What to do on a cold blustery Leap Day? There is only so much housework a person can bear... so off to the internet it is!
For those of you who hobble their horses and haven't had much luck with leather or biothane hobbles, especially ones that have hardware that can break, here is a simple and inexpensive way to make your own hobbles. I will be making a set for myself.
I have also been looking at videos of different knots and how to tie them... does that make me weird? I use knots a lot, not just for making halters but in several applications in my daily horse activities. Today I learned the double bowline knot. I use the bowline a lot especially for tying down tarps, and this version looks like it will be easier to undo than the single loop version. Especially when it gets frozen!
I have a cute story- a couple of days ago Ted went out for his evening cigarette, he sits in the chairs that are just outside the living room window. We hang the bird feeder close by there so we can watch the birds. Well. Humphrey was apparently there scavenging for bird seed- it was dark so Ted didn't see him, and sat down in his chair- only to have a fright when Humphrey scooted out from under his chair- the poor porcupine was more frightened than Ted I think! He hasn't come back for a few days, hopefully he will get over it and come back. We do enjoy watching him.... through the window!
The lady who was to come look at Ruby cancelled due to the weather, said she would reschedule when its a bit nicer. About 2 weeks away for any kind of decent weather.
And then there is Velvet....
Mid April can't come fast enough! I guess this harkens back to my key word for this year.... patience.
Linda- as far as I know, Porkys don't throw quills. I think they release them when touched by a predator but actual throwing? Is that possible? Hmmm may have to google that. March is in like a lion here.... better days are a-coming!
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spring comes soon!👍💜
That’s so funny about your porcupine! What if he had sent out quills? I’m sure he will come back. Your place has been safe for him.
We’re in a cold spell, too. I really thought we’d get an early spring. 😞
Linda- as far as I know, Porkys don't throw quills. I think they release them when touched by a predator but actual throwing? Is that possible? Hmmm may have to google that.
March is in like a lion here.... better days are a-coming!
You’re right. I looked it up and they can’t shoot their quills. I always thought they could.
Knots are so useful. If only I could remember them *^* Hope your weather turns sooner than later!!
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