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looks like no relief until maybe Wednesday
It was 22* this morning but gusty winds.
Busting ice in water tubs and carrying hot water.

I corned a brisket, a ten day process.
Making homemade rueben sandwiches for my Sis.
She loves them ...

we were going to ride yesterday before the cold comes in.
The winds were so fierce we cancelled.

Last chance to get stuff done before cold arrives tonight.
Get heavy blankets staged for horses.
Bring up firewood, etc.

Have a great ...

Another weekend of frigid temps on top of everything else.
Temps in the teens starting Saturday night.

Temp fence is up and fence crew started.
Neighbor is clueless about anything.

I need to make a trip to town for groceries.
@ ...

two big projects at once.
Neighbor decided west fence project needs to be done now.
Not when we wanted to do it 3 years ago.
Although it wasn't our bull, cow and dog that was on someone else's property.

So we are building a temporary ...

We made it through the cold.
Back to 50's for the coming week.

Might get in some riding.

I hope everyone is safe and sound.
Have a great weekend.

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for the bad weather to arrive.

Rain forecast for tomorrow.
Friday night is going to be 25*
Then maybe a break.

Everyone be safe and warm. ...

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.
@ ...

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. ...