Update from Donna

From Donna -Still can't find the pictures. Time to call in the pros to get back on track. Jim has been doing a great job with the blogs. He's not happy having to stay in because of the meds he is taking for diverticulitis, but is keeping busy inside.
The horses are acting like they can feel Fall in the air. It's still in the 100's, but in the early morns and the evenings, there is(are?) some bucking, chasing, rearing and full out galloping.
Yesterday Dunny could hardly contain himself. He wanted to romp with everyone. Dancing Drum looked over her shoulder with the "don't bother me, kid" look, but Star was good for about 10 minutes of horseplay.
Breeze Bay gets the "bug" every once in a while and takes off like the wind. There is nothing prettier than an Arabian floating across the backyard. She is not content to run by herself so she gets Jimmy, AnnaBelle and Quest going. Donkeys scatter and little Gracie finds a tree for protection.
Maggie, Sugar and Posey have been moved to the side yard where Maggie can get some extra feed. Sugar and Posey are plump, but want to be with Maggie. Toby mule has pushed through the temporary fence and got in with them. He does not need extra food, either, and today we'll try to shoo him back with his regular herd.
We'd like to get Jonathan, Dobbin and Gracie in with Maggie, too, but rotund Lacey the Haflinger stands at the gate keeping everyone away. She tries to look pitifully thin, but fails. She looks more like a barrel with legs. Of course wherever Lacey is, Babe is not far behind.
Babe is slowing putting on weight after her bout with strangles. She still has a ways to go, but is making progress.
Chad is in a stall next to Dunny and his group. Chad 's teeth are not good, so he gets extra feed. He doesn't seem to mind being by himself as long as he gets lots of treats.
Our fostered babies are doing very well. We are very particular about where the animals are placed. We miss them, but are so greatful for the good care they get.
The four across the street will be coming home next week. Aurora, Chardonnay, Sunny and Kim spent the spring and summer in Margaret's 10 acre pasture. Every year 85 year old Margaret seeds her pastures, then invites some our critters to share in her bounty. Our horses have been spending time at her place for several years.
Six other of our equine friends are at two other homes where they are loved and pampered. Sparkle, Ruby, Bobbie and Jesse are with Lin and Darell's at their beautiful ranch while ponies Little Dog and Big Red are at Su and Jerry's sharing life with four Gypsy Vanners.
Toyota sent us a second place prize check. Thank you so much Toyota. It was a great contest and you did well in your picks. Thank you, too, to all the generous donations we have received- Pati D, Ursula and Walt C and Holley and Rich Y.
The Thrift Store at 611 Walnut Chico also made a very generous gift to the Sanctuary. Thank you, Helen and Ron, for the incredible amount of work you do. They can always use furniture and other items. Stoop by and shop. Many great things, there.
The Chico Eagles will be holding a dinner and Bingo October 13. Home At Last gets the profits from the dinner so come to 20th and Mulberry in Chico at 4:00 and eat some of Loren's magnificent food. Bingo to follow.
Jim's trying to sleep in a little because he was up so early with a headache, but the barking dogs have put an end to that.
Thank you to everyone who is so supportive and kind to us at Home At Last.
OK rain, where are you?