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High of 62* today at noon and falling to 24* tonight.
We will have it until at least Friday with wintery mix Wed. and Thurs.
I was hoping we could miss out on precipitation.
But rain sheets and winter blankets are ready for the horses.
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winter prep.
it is about to hit here.
Starting tomorrow night lows will be mid twenties for a week.
Going to double check all the pump houses.
One more horse water needs to be scrubbed.
Cattle and deer troughs are filled to the brim.@ ...

Wishing everyone
12 months of success,
52 weeks of laughter,
365 days of fun,
8760 hours of joy,
525600 minutes of good luck and
31536000 seconds of happiness.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! ...

80*.
But windy.
We have a another week of nice 60 degree weather coming.

I feel much lighter having paid taxes and the tree is mostly down.
Finish up decor removal today.
And horses need wormer.

Everyone have a nice day finishing ...

over.
This year was not a good one for us.
The highlight being Surprise becoming mine.

Paying property taxes (uggh) and decor removal are on my to do list today.
Try to get on Prize in the round pen.

Everyone have a great end of ...

weather and not riding.
Finishing up the holiday.
Kids fly out tomorrow morning.
Never a long enough visit.

I hope everyone enjoyed their Christmas.

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Have a wonderful blessed day everyone! ...

to do.
Preps for tomorrows dinner.
And the kids decided to do dad's memorial today.
They are putting it together so fine.
I just need to bring chicken spaghetti as requested.

I hope everyone is well and blessed. ...

my mind to get a few things so I made another run to town.

Kids flew in this noon.
We will all be together for Christmas dinner except for niece's husbands.
MaderChica's hubby stayed behind to man the farm.
And B's husband ...

I don't care how or why as long as the time changing stops.

We had our realignment appointments yesterday.
I was in better shape than Pilot.
If I keep improving I can go to once a year instead of every 6 months.

Two weeks and this ...

Daylight savings says the incoming administration.
Amen, I still haven't adjusted and will be happy when this silliness is done.

Boy's pens had to be rebuilt.
They trashed a couple panels.
They were jumpy for a couple days.@@ ...

warm, high of 72*.
And tomorrow forecast is 75*.
No partners in crime to ride with, so I will work Prize in the round pen.

I wrapped gifts yesterday and a have a few more things to get next week.
Otherwise just carrying on.

Everyone ...

It is B's birthday today.
There are 5 in the family that have December birthdays.

Pilot got the stitches out of his face yesterday.
He has had 5 surgeries on his face in the last month for skin cancers.
Result of growing up on the ...

Farrier came yesterday.
Everyone trimmed.
He resected the split chunk on the side of Prize's front.
Much better, just not able to do a hundred mile ride.

A cold front coming through.
It's going to dip to 30 * tonight.
Temps ...

but relieved.
My Dad passed last evening.
He lived at Danehaven and Sis and I were taking care of him.
He has been wheelchair bound for the last year.

Thursday I was able to get him showered.
On the way from the shower to wheelchair ...

if I should alter blankets that I have for Prize.
Like I would have time for that.
Horse.com has them on sale and had 69".
So I bought him a rain sheet and a winter one.

Measured Sarcee again to compare.
I didn't realize she ...

Prize a trick.
Sort of, I pull on his tail and ask him to back up.
We are up to 5 steps.

Slowly getting barn prepped for winter.
Amongst all else that needs doing.
All the blankets should be hosed off.
Prize needs one, he is 70" ...

Surprise came in with a bad split last evening.
Left front, he has some hoof wall separation.
He isn't lame, but Crap.
I've had him on boss for 2-3 months.

Probably going to ride Tex tomorrow.

I hope everyone is having ...

I am thankful for my wonderful horses, (even miss fuss Chica)

We are doing the traditional menu for 8.
I hope everyone here and their families have a lovely day. ...

Lost a day due to steroid shot yesterday.
It is a full day there and back.
Then slouch on the couch with ice.

Going to try a short ride on Sarcee.
Then the turkey day prep starts.

Have a wonderful one. ...

I do wish these people would go away. Besides, the way this venue has shrunk, it doesn't do them much good anyway.
Cold here, and now muddy. We have to crack on with getting the last of the (albeit green) tomatoes and peppers out of the garden ...

Very dry here.
Chilly temps in the mornings.
But beautiful weather still for this upcoming week.

The girls went for their annual teeth, coggins, vaccs yesterday.
All is well and Dr. Matt asked if he could use Sarcee in his next dental ...

It has been pouring since 4am here at Oak Run. About eight hours of downpour. I understand it's a Hurricane off the Washington Coast that is currently breaking down. Cal Trans panicked and shut down I-5 North of Redding. So transportation will grind ...

about the spammers.
I clear them as quickly as I find them.

We are suppose to get much needed rain tonight.
B and i are going to grab the mares for a ride today.

I hope all have a no spam Sunday. ...

My oh my, wasn't it nice of Plug Jug to let all of us know about the counterfeit bank notes in euros! Wasn't sure we got it the first time so he posted it a few more times!! Oh, and in Italian, at that! Wasn't that fun.
Yeah... I guess ...