Nothing like facing a growing list of things to be done to light a fire under me to get going. It was a beautiful day today, and I managed to spend most of it outside. Started splitting the woodpile in the morning, then took a break and went out with the dogs to find a Christmas tree. This one was a contender:
I was looking for a small tree, but you know how that goes- the next one we found was this one:
Tucked away in the ditch, I checked it out- very nice! And dog approved.
It was only about 10 AM, and the sun hadn't hit this narrow valley yet. Too bad you can't smell it- divine!
It looks even better at home, but I'm going to have to chop a foot or two off the bottom.
Remember that big pile of wood in my last post- well it's all split, except for 11 chunks that I left for Ted to wrassle with.
I spent some time taking photos for tomorrows Sunday Stills and have a couple of outtakes for you:
Thumper was in fine form today. I think he likes having his photo taken.
Beamer got in a bit of a wreck today; I was taking photos outside when I heard a ruckus; he had rolled next to the fence, and had gotten his back legs through the panels. By the time I got over there, he had gotten up, still with one leg in the panel, but pulled it out. He is a little gimpy, but I don't think he broke anything. Sure gave me a scare.
I had plans to ride him, but that put an end to it, so I rode Chickory instead. I took the dogs with me and we headed out to the hayfield where I usually ride Beamer; here's a horse of a different color than you're used to for my ear cam:
She did really well, volunteered to trot a few times but was easy to correct and seemed to enjoy getting out. There was no calling to her buddies, even when they called to her. I can't wait to hit the trails with her next year- Janice, better plan some time off! Sure would like to put her on cows too, with Doc's Hickory and Peppy San Badger on her papers she should love working cows. There may be some plans afoot at the local arena to do a working cowhorse clinic. Sure hope it happens!
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That's a lot of wood for you to split......good job;) There's plans afoot at the local arena here for some cow work too...I'm hoping.
is that thumper trying to escape a photo op?:D pretty tree! can't wait to see it decorated!
...and here I am all proud we bought a real tree this year ... from a "parking lot". But it is a start... next year we want to take a trip to the real tree farms! The wood cutting is truly amazing! I bet your arms are incredible looking... Poor Beemer - that is so scary. Truly hope he is OK.
What a workout! Glad Mr Handsome is OK !
Boy with Chickory's bloodlines I might be tempted ot order a seatbelt for that saddle!
Gorgeous tree - now we need to see the decorations on it!
Poor Beamer - casting never is a good thing - hope he heals up fast.
Chicory wanted you to be her partner - that is a GOOD horse :)
I love the line up Thumper is so cute.
That's scary... when they get hung up or tangled in fencing of any kind. Glad your boy didn't get hurt too bad.
And wow, that's a lot of stuff you got accomplished (the wood pile alone, holy smokes!)
The wood pile looks great. Nice tree....next year I'm having a real one. One of the horses can drag it home....better start practising.Darn horses aren't safe with anything.Is Thumper laying across that wheel? or just flying by:)
He's flying by- I tried to capture all of him in the leap but I was too close. Thought it was an interesting shot even so.
Nice tree!! Hope your guy heals up quickly :)
Splitting wood is a work out, but so worth it when temps drop. I remember those days, I don't miss the splitting but I do miss the dry heat & smell.
Cutting a tree is the best, you picked a good one to enjoy! Sorry to hear about Beamer, glad he is ok.
sure glad Beamer was ok! Gave me scare when I read that! Chickory sounds like she's doing so well! I like the highlights in her mane. And loved the picture of the kids parked in front of the new Christmas tree!
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