Thistleblooms Rambles

[B&B Happy goats]

I know what you mean, I can still rely on my hot flashes for reliable warmth.

 

[Baymule]

Big hairy snow gophers are sort of like Sasquatch -hard to catch in action - but we'll try.

It's called a selfie. Duh.

I know what you mean, I can still rely on my hot flashes for reliable warmth.

Those aren't hot flashes, they are power surges!

 

[thistlebloom]

Sunshine today, after a gloomy start. It's windy though, with 45mph gusts and a steady 15mph breeze. I should be outside but I didn't sleep well and I hate wind, so I have (temporarily) parked myself next to the woodstove.

Dh went for a bike ride without me, but I am going to go out soon and ride the bike and take the girls for a run around the neighborhood.
Supposed to snow tonight... about 41 f right now, and we are virtually snowless, except for the shady areas. Such weird January weather.

I'm happy to report that I have declared Syringa, giver of black eyes, Not Psycho. Which is a relief to me.
We have been concentrating on the basics again, and she is making progress in the ears forward, whatever you say ma'am attitude. Not huge progress yet, but I can see the wheels turning as she finds me being persistently consistent in my requests and adamant about her responding with an ears forward I will do that posture. Today I think we will just take a walk and keep the training pressure to a minimum. My head is a little achey anyway, probably because the humidity is pretty much non-existent.

 

[B&B Happy goats]

Sure hope you are feeling better

 

[thistlebloom]

Dh came back from his ride and said it was so windy that when he was out of the trees it pretty much stopped him. Yuck. Glad I didn't partake. Would have made me grumpy!

I did run the girls around the neighborhood and for some reason that made my headache go away. Huh, can't figure that out, but I'll take it. My black eye is also fading. Now I look like I was just slightly abused and have a little jaundice.

Our neighbors, whom I truly love, except for nights like tonight, informed all of us horse owners that they will be setting off fireworks at their office party tonight. I guess it was a gesture of consideration, albeit, largely useless because there just isn't a lot to be done for a horse freaking out by loud colorful explosions overhead. I will go out and sit on the corral fence as that seems to give Syringa some comfort, and she will stand next to me. And quake. Luke gets anxious, but doesn't run around, and the little mule is pretty stoic about most things. Probably just keeps it to himself and grows ulcers.
We get to experience fireworks pretty often in our neighborhood, this family operates a fireworks stand in Montana and like to celebrate with them frequently. So I have my insulated overalls and heavy coat stationed by the back door so I can go out and provide whatever sanity I can.

 

[Bruce]

I think it was considerate of the neighbors to warn you so you could take whatever precautions you can. Better than waking up at 10 to the fireworks and animals going nuts.

 

[thistlebloom]

I suppose. Honestly it gets a little old. And there aren't a lot of precautions you can take really, just stand there in case they get crazy and try to jump out...
We could all load up and trailer them off the property for an hour I guess, but that's a hassle.

Two years ago their own horses busted through the steel corral panels and ran wild in the neighborhood, in the pitch black, until they were caught. So it's not as though they aren't aware of the possible hazards.

 

[Baymule]

Our dogs go nuts when fireworks are blowing up. Paris hides in her doghouse, Trip claws the back door to get in the house, Carson is in the house and Sentry is in the barn. The rest of our animals don't care.

Your neighbors have the right to blow up fireworks, but does it make them unpopular in the neighborhood?

 

[thistlebloom]

Our dogs go nuts when fireworks are blowing up. Paris hides in her doghouse, Trip claws the back door to get in the house, Carson is in the house and Sentry is in the barn. The rest of our animals don't care.

Your neighbors have the right to blow up fireworks, but does it make them unpopular in the neighborhood?

Yes. But they are the nicest people otherwise. I love their 4 kids, they were all in my garden classes for 4 years. It's really the dad who has the "explosive" personality, LOL He just must be addicted to loud booms.
I can overlook this, even though it makes me say bad words when it's actually happening.
They do have the right, and I respect that. But it doesn't mean it's the right thing.
Once a year, sure, but 6 or 7 times is exhausting.

 

[Baymule]

Bummer. It's too cold to hang out outside trying to keep a horse calm with explosions going off. Since it happens so often, maybe some day your horses will get used to it.