Coffee anyone ?

[Baymule]

I have mounted and dismounted on the off side, it makes no difference to my horses. It's keeping my knee at that angle and keeping it there for the duration of the ride that sends the throbbing pain. Too bad saddles don't come with a recliner style foot rest. LOL LOL Riding in a car/truck for any length of time does me in too. Looks like my husband is headed for hip replacement soon. He has a doctor appointment next week, follow up for his lab work this week. We will talk to his doctor and get the process started. If we can get it done soon, then follow that with the months of physical therapy, it will be spring before he is "done" and can get back to living his life pain free.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Not like we don't keep "doing" for them!! Late night calls to bring gas, I ran out......work is slow, I need food....I need a few $$$. I need an apartment. Being a mom never stops!

AMEN, sister! Truer words were never spoken so it's nice when they reciprocate! I think my DS has decided I can't do anything for myself anymore, lol. But hey - I'm not going to complain, lol. I'll just keep looking/acting helpless.

Looks like my husband is headed for hip replacement soon. He has a doctor appointment next week, follow up for his lab work this week. We will talk to his doctor and get the process started. If we can get it done soon, then follow that with the months of physical therapy, it will be spring before he is "done" and can get back to living his life pain free.

Oh boy! Your work load is going to increase! But, to get it done and be pain free is the only way to go. I know it will be a labor of love to get him through this...with a side helping of griping when he tries to do too much too soon!

 

[Mini Horses]

Looks like my husband is headed for hip replacement soon.

Well, you're sure rebuilding him!! First the engine & now the transmission. Just get him back into shape so he can help when you have that knee done. There's a lot of rebuild in this group. It's amazing what can be done in this day & age.

I'm not going to complain, lol. I'll just keep looking/acting helpless.

Play it to the hilt. It's their turn to return....generally it's only time and using their capabilities.

 

[promiseacres]

Coffee is on. School this morning then drop kids off. And off to find some supplies for our project and a hike.

 

[Mini Horses]

Tropical muggy outside The rain forest couldn't be worse. Oh, well, sun is out and I'll get something done. Mowing some fields is right up there....I mean, it's up thigh high. No cattle here, the horses don't like it that tall and the goats only wander in when it dries. I green chopped a front loader full late yesterday for the penned goats (waiting for auction). I'll do that 2X day all week. They scramble to eat it. Works for me -- and it's an area very close to them. Use to feed pigs that way, grass clipping bagger & dump to them.

Until then, I'm having my coffee. Slept late because I was up too late. At least I'm not on a time clock -- just my own pace.

This is a long weekend for those still working -- with the restrictions everywhere, they all seem that way. However, it does mean some things are closed -- bank drive thru, government offices, etc. Feels strange, the way things are. Sometimes I'm not sure what day it is. I have to check my phone & computer each day -- to tell me that! If I didn't work at least PT -- it would just be day or night! Like the animals.

 

[promiseacres]

Coffee is on.
Working on the farmhouse chimney today. Kid's are all at sleepovers.
We had a good afternoon just us. Need to get DH fed and pick up ds, he doesn't get to stay all day at his friends. And chores... all by myself. Feeling cooler, I love autumn feeling mornings.

 

[Mini Horses]

I'm sure the few days you get without the kids can be energizing -- and odd -- since you homeschool and have wonderful PE classes! Enjoy a little "ME" time!

This will be change oil in tractor morning. Gotta run get a new filter....have the oil & hydraulic fluids at hand. Then more mowing. I need a rake but, that isn't going to be a buy this morning. Would love to trade the blade for one....like never use that thing! I want a spike tooth harrow, too. This list is getting long and expensive.

Yesterday I cut a field that I would really like to rake!!! Lot of trees, all neatly trimmed -- thank you, goat herd! -- and today want to get 3 more cut. Leaving 6-8" and will get good regrowth next couple months when the cooler grasses take off.

The goat kids had their fill of cut grass grass & some became hay before they got it...LOL..96 degree day! They have done a fantastic job of cleaning the vines & crap around this carport shed where they are penned for just that. Talk about work ethic -- a dedicated crew! Almost hate to sell them in that sense but, gotta go boys. Once out next week, I'll take down the temp fence, cut and clean out anything needed. Then it's ready for some round bales for winter. Sure saved/helped me with a lot of work.

Over the years the trees have grown -- this was a crop farm when I bought the land -- and they use those for shade, not this big carport anymore, during the summer heat. At night they are back in the run-in barn. So........repurpose. It's in terrific shape, maybe I should move it.

My holiday weekend will be riding tractor -- which I like to do. Maybe I will grill a steak -- guess I'll need to buy charcoal to do. May not get done. Everyone enjoy themselves today.

 

[River Buffaloes]

Tropical muggy outside The rain forest couldn't be worse. Oh, well, sun is out and I'll get something done. Mowing some fields is right up there....I mean, it's up thigh high. No cattle here, the horses don't like it that tall and the goats only wander in when it dries. I green chopped a front loader full late yesterday for the penned goats (waiting for auction). I'll do that 2X day all week. They scramble to eat it. Works for me -- and it's an area very close to them. Use to feed pigs that way, grass clipping bagger & dump to them.

Until then, I'm having my coffee. Slept late because I was up too late. At least I'm not on a time clock -- just my own pace.

This is a long weekend for those still working -- with the restrictions everywhere, they all seem that way. However, it does mean some things are closed -- bank drive thru, government offices, etc. Feels strange, the way things are. Sometimes I'm not sure what day it is. I have to check my phone & computer each day -- to tell me that! If I didn't work at least PT -- it would just be day or night! Like the animals.

Your land very suitable for a herd of buffaloes. Buffaloes thrive on rough tropical pastures. They graze in a rather tight formation unlike cows who spread out when grazing. Perhaps a small herd of dairy buffaloes is what you need. It's hot and humid and it's raining cats and dogs, just like this picture.

 

[Mini Horses]

Your land very suitable for a herd of buffaloes. Buffaloes thrive on rough tropical pastures. They graze in a rather tight formation unlike cows who

Thanks but - not hardly. First, this is highly unusual weather. Yesterday like that and today it was beautiful with light breeze and little humidity. the buffalo you picture are not usually found in the USA. Here, when you say "buffalo" it's most often speaking of Bison...which are here and entirely different personality. Wild and unpredictable.

Where are you located? And looking at your handle, I'd say you may have a lot of knowledge of the animal you reference. We're always interested.

 

[River Buffaloes]

Water buffaloes (bubalus Bubalis) were domesticated twice from now critically endangered Asian wild buffaloes (bubalus Arnee). Water buffaloes are true buffaloes and are the largest members of the family bovidae which contains species such as cattle, Cape buffalo, bison, yak, antelopes, goats, sheep etc.

First they were domesticated as a triple purpose livestock in South Asia about 5000 years ago. They were used for millenniums for their rich and flavorful milk which is high in fat, calcium, protein low in cholesterol and lactose. The milk is very suitable for making traditional South Asian sweets, paneer, yoghurt, ghee etc. Other than that they were also used as meat animals and as beast burden and for ploughing rice fields. They come in all shapes and sizes and with different types of horns depending on breeds. Jaffrabadi buffaloes of Guzarat are the largest, where as mountain breeds like Azi Kheli from Pakistan and Afghanistan are small. Horns of Pandharpuri breed is the longest in the animal kingdom, where as in many breeds like Murrah and Nili Ravi short and round horns are preferred. Body color in most buffaloes is black with white tail twitch, but white patches on forehead and white socks are not uncommon. In some individuals the black color is replaced with golden brown color, it's more common in some breeds like Azi Kheli and less in others like Murrah. It's like in human most people are brunette, but many are blonde. In breeds like Murrah these White markings are a disqualification where as Nili Ravi white/pink markings are preferred. In some breeds walled eyes are preferred and in others it's a disqualification. The riverine type water buffaloes are found in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Egypt, Greece, Bulgaria, Romania and Italy.


Jaffrabadi buffalo

Azi Kheli buffalo

Pandharpuri buffalo

Murrah buffalo

Nili Ravi (Notice the walled eyes and white/pink markings)