Move your feet, lose your seat

That rule also applies here at Meadow Creek Farm and Mark's lap.  Sorry CB.

Sunset made better

You probably wonder how I can make this sunset better.  

I mean look at it.  It's gorgeous.

But look at it now.  GORGEOUS.  Horses make everything better.  Trust me.

Stiffer labor laws

Diesel is exhausted. It's tough being a barn cat. You know, laying on the porch.  Anchoring the blankets on the bed. Begging for meals. Keeping an eye on the woodstove.  Shall I go on?

So please don't turn us in. We are working on giving him more breaks. (as you can see)

Meadow Creek Farm LLC - new logo

Thanks to a very good cyber-friend (in CA) we now have a logo for the farm.  It's been a real journey getting to this day.  I needed a logo that could, in a glance, show all aspects of what I do at our farm.  Boarding, training, equine assisted learning (EAL) and therapy (EAP) and horsemanship lessons.  I think we accomplished it.

I like how you can't tell if it's a man or a woman...is the horse coming toward or going away?  Are they engaged in a EAL session, horsemanship lesson, or is one of my boarders taking their horse out?  I love how it can be all of those things...it is all in the eye of the beholder.  Behold...the MCF logo.

Beaver Cleaver

Something is different in our woods.  Tell tale signs that we have a visitor...

Girdled trees...

Downed saplings...

And (drum roll please) a dam...

Damn!  A DAM!

A dam that is backing up our stream...

Sooooo...we knew he/she was "in da house"...just a matter of time before we'd see him/her.  And there he/she is...swimming up stream...dum de dum...la dee da.  BEAVER CLEAVER!  The coming weeks will be very interesting.  Stay tuned!

Saucin' da Apples

It's like potpourri you can eat!  House smells amazing and our bellies are happy.  Win/win!

A work around

So, did you notice that King Syrup has changed its bottling?  Yup, they've switched from glass bottles to plastic bottles.  Fine...I'm sure it saves them money etc etc, but do I like it?  No.  Am I gonna deal?  Yes.  How you ask?  Like this...(so refined am I when I eat my pancakes and french toast).

Take THAT King Syrup.

Frolic's condo

Frolic didn't waste any time finding a good spot to snuggle up and nap.  He's one smart kitty.  For sure.

Happy Birthday to Mark!

For obvious reasons I am SO HAPPY Mark was born.  As nice as he looks on the outside...he is that amazing on the inside.  Happy Birthday Love!

Yes sir...I'm working

Billy:  Did you take a longer break than allowed?
Me:  Uh...no...why?
Billy:  Cause according to my watch...you are 2 minutes late with supper for these horses.  Not acceptable.
Me:  I think your watch is fast.
Billy:  Excuse me.  Who's the supervisor here?
Me:  Um...I guess that would be you.
Billy:  Right...now get back to work before I have to write you up.

Sure makes the drive in nicer

With a view like this, the commute is really not that bad.

Did I ever tell you?

Diesel LOVES our woodstove.  I mean...he really loves it.