My new trailer...the horses like it too!

So I'm just gonna post all the pics...both my 'kids' loaded easily and seemed at ease in the new trailer.  I loaded them both in the front compartment since that is where they will each travel when being hauled alone.  And, I loaded Cheech in the back since when she hauls with Buddy that is where she will travel.  With that being said...the pictures!

Buddy was first...he's the big brother...so he usually has to do stuff first.  He doesn't mind.  He told me.

Getting hooked to the trailer tie...(dontcha just love that Big Ole QH butt?)

Closing the gate...

He did GREAT!

Piece a cake ma!

Now it's Cheech's turn...

No problem!  Piece a cake Ma!

Getting hooked to the trailer tie...

Move over bodacious booty...

She wasn't sure she was gonna fit...but she did no problem.

Maybe I snuck a little treat...maybe.

Off we come...

She got out just fine...

but had to go back in...to try the back spot.

No problem Ma!  Piece a CAKE! 

Might have snuck another treat.  Maybe. 

And finally...we were finished.  Such good kids...I'm so grateful they willingly load in my new trailer.  I'd hate to have to sell it. 

Up close and personal...my new trailer

In December I bought a new trailer.  It is (and I swear this is true) the trailer of my dreams.  It's perfect for me and for my horses. 

I love the drop down windows...

And the drop down aluminum grid thingee...so I can smooch my horses.

And the lovely, roomy, secure tack space.  TWO saddle racks.  LOVE that.

And it has a screen door!!!

And finally...my warning to tailgaiters...you think it will work? 

My first daffodil bouquet

These are not from my "daffy's on the hill", but they are my first blooms.  I just adore fresh flowers...especially when they are from our own farm.  Ahhhhhhhhh...nothing better...really.

Awwwww...ain't they cute?

Any idea who these two absolutely adorable little children are?  Really?  No idea?  Awwww c'mon...try!  YUP!  You guessed it...it's Mark and me!  hee hee  With outfits like that...is it really that hard to believe that we were made for each other? 

These boots were made for walking...

So you may recall a few posts ago, I blogged about Buddy's boot dilemna.  The buckle on one of his boots had broken.  So, Mark suggested I let him take it to his shoe repair guy.  Who is a miracle worker I'd like to add.  $5 later...I had a brand new boot...complete with dirt.  :)

BEFORE

AFTER

Presenting...the competition

You'll read in the post below this one about my newbie daffodils and their struggles to keep up with the Joneses.  Can you see why I was worried?  I mean look at these overachievers!  They are in FULL BLOOM!  But, then again I figured, why worry?  My farm is covered in daffodils.  All at various stages of growth.  Makes for a longer time in Daffyland.  I like that.  Glass half full...right.

Here comes the BUD!

Even though everyone I talk to about my daffodil project on the hill keeps telling me not to worry, I have been worrying.  I worried because compared to their relatives (elsewhere on the farm) they were a bit slow to progress. 

But this weekend, that all changed.  Maybe it was peer pressure.  Or perhaps my pleading...but dangit...they are growing and budding!  See?  Right there!  (follow the red arrow)  YAY!

Shoe (boot) repair...horse not human

Wednesday night I took Buddy for a ride. You may remember that Bud wears Old Mac G2 boots on all four hooves when we ride our trails. (very rocky in our woods). When we got back to the barn I was removing his boots and I noticed that the one buckle on the one boot was tearing. Bummer. These things are not cheap. $139/pair. And I had just bought them last season...so they were nowhere near ready to be retired.

I am outside the time limit to return them to easycare (defective or not) so I was facing a costly replacement. Until a lightbulb went off in my head. (it's a compact flourescent...btw) I decided to have Mark take the broken boot to the guy that does all of our shoe (as in human shoe) repair. I mean why not? It's a buckle for goodness sakes...and this guy has done great work repairing the MANY muzzles that Cheyenne has managed to destroy. I laugh sometimes...thinking this man likely never imagined that he would one day be repairing a muzzle (for horses). Side note...he only charges $5 to do the repair. Yowza!

So you can only imagine my delight when Mark called me yesterday to inform me that the boot repair would only cost $5. YOWZA! I plan to take pictures of the repair once the boot makes it back to the farm. It is scheduled to be completed on Tuesday. I can't imagine it won't be a fabulous repair. I'll be sure to report back.

Now...what to do with all that money I saved. Hmmmmmm.

Cozy Kitty

Sometimes if I accidently let the fire go too low in the woodstove...Diesel will curl up on my electric blanket.  It's almost like he's giving me the hint Hey dingbat...the fire needs stoking!  Woops...it sure does.  Sorry Sir Diesel.

Buddy's Bday Serenade

Yesterday was Buddy's Birthday. The attempt below might hurt your ears...but we really think Buddy enjoys when we celebrate his birthday with a little ditty. So, we don't care if your ears hurt. Gosh...stop being so selfish!

Hope you enjoy...if not...sorry we hurt your ears. (not really) Don't worry...we don't plan to quit our day jobs.

They're here!!!! (gotta say it like Close Encounters of the 3rd Kind)

You may remember this post from this past Fall. (in my old blog here...second entry from the top...pics there too!)

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DaffoHill and DayHillies

Posted by meadow-creek at 06:45 AM on October 05, 2009

A good friend of ours is a landscaper. On a recent job, she was asked to remove all of the daffodil and daylily bulbs from the customer's flower bed. When we visited this weekend, she presented me with a grocery bag FULL of daffodil bulbs and a pot FILLED with daylily bulbs.

So on Sunday I got to digging. I planted them ALL (over 60 holes thank you very much) on the hill as you come up the driveway. I'm so excited for spring now. I'll be sure to post pictures. (that is if they do indeed bloom)

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Well...guess what?!Lookie lookie! They are popping up!!! I am SO excited. I can't even begin to tell you. Don't worry...I'll get more pics when they bloom. Promise!

Signs of Spring

Here in Baltimore we are the lucky hosts to a few very well known manufacturers. UnderArmour, Dominos Sugar and Naron candy to name a few. Yup Naron Candy...the folks that make MarySue Easter Eggs. YUM!

Each year, just before Easter, (cause well that just makes sense when you sell lots of Easter candy) Naron puts a GIANT pink blow up Easter rabbit on their building. It is viewable from the JFX (the highway I take to work). To me it is a sign of spring...right along with the little teeny tiny daffodil sprigs that are just starting to pop up in my flower beds and on my hill. Yay!

Hi Mr. Bunny! So HAPPY to see you! (and Mom...don't worry I was stuck in traffic (go figure) when I took this picture.)

A couple that rides together...

Mark and I took our first ride together in the woods. Wait...Mark where is your head? Hold on...let me get some practice here...

Cheech...smile! Okay...good headshot...let me try Mark one more time.

Ahhhhh...much better. There he is. Cute as ever. We laugh about our attire...we look like park police. Sometimes we even carry whistles! Very official. You never know when you're going to need to call a personal foul...or stop play.

When we got back I think Mark was feeling a little guilty about leaving Seti behind. So she got a thorough grooming. And let me tell you...she loved every minute of it. Look at that smile.

Ahhhhh the life...

I swear...if I am ever reincarnated...I really think it would be awesome to come back as a cat. But, I'd want to live with folks like Mark and Me of course. Folks that don't make me get a job, or clean, or heck...stay awake.

No nagging...just horse bragging!

Hey sweet thang! Yeah you...with the shiny, shiny coat and gorgeous face!


Yeah you! Yup...you know I'm talking about you sweet thang. (insert wolf whistle here)

Made you smile didn't I? (and she should smile...she looks effin amazing! Turns 27 next month...woooo howdy...that's some nice looking horse flesh) Yup. (She embarrasses easy too)

Eavesdropping?

I don't know about you, but I'd be a little uncomfortable having a nosey nuisance listening in on MY conversation. Luckily Mark could care less.

First solo ride of the season

Today was gorgeous. Sunny and with just a teeny bite in the air. Perfect riding weather. Since this year Cheyenne turns 5, she will be my focus. Lots of miles on this little 'big' girl. So we started today. First we had a little pre-ride snack.


Then we investigated the cool mounting block mom got at Ikea. (we have one in the trailer too) Cheyenne thinks it would make a nice hat.


On the trail, we discovered there was still snow in many areas...but luckily where we were riding it was pretty clear. The woods looked so amazing...it had been months (November) since we'd been back there riding. Didn't realize how much I missed it.


When we got back...Cheech really 'thought' she deserved another snack. She helped herself to some hay. (that area is where we store it) Notice how the other horses are like "You're not supposed to DO that!" It was fun getting her turned around...I even made the beep beep sound that big vehicles make when they back up. hee hee

Oldie but goodie

Seti will turn 27 next month. Actually she turns 27 on the 27th...which oddly enough was the exact date (April 27th) we closed on the farm 5 years ago. Funny how things happen. Anyway...she is still gorgeous...in great weight and most days in a good mood...okay mainly when you have a treat in your hand. But hey..she's retired...she can be grumpy all she wants. Maybe she can apply to be a greeter at Walmart? Hand out those cute little smiley face stickers. (don't ask how I know about the stickers)

Time flies...

In May (the 24th to be exact) Cheyenne will turn 5. Hard to believe that my big girl was once a teeny tiny foal. I get the biggest kick out of seeing her baby photos. My how she's grown...and how unbelievably fast time flies. I still can't believe I've had her in my life for 4 years. They grow so fast! Growing like a weed! Time sure flies! It all has profound meaning to me...