I'm Back

Hi Guys. Sorry no postings for a bit there....very very busy, I barely touch the computer anymore. I think it makes it as happy as it does me. Anyhow today I'm going to show you pictures of some planters done for the Cranbrook Golf Club. These were put outside at the end of May. Then on the next blog I will show you some pictures of what they look like now. They are quite nice. It is amazing what some decent weather will do for them.

Jake

Jake already learning to bug the fences
Jake is bored and really trying to avoid the camera. Little brat does lots of neat things when I don't have the camera. They just seem to know.
Checking out the future baby sitter in the background.
Jake is a pretty boy and starting to get a lot friendlier. He sure is built, he is not even a month old yet. I will keep trying for better pics but theses critters sure don't make it easy. Later. Hey twice in one day not bad huh.

No Horses

Wendy's Custom Container
Matched set of Geraniums for sale oops mistake........it is pretty though, you should see it now it is quite amazing even if I say so myself. She will be very happy with it.
Lobelia for Shirley. I know you like the brilliant one but this year this one has gone crazy.

I have decided no horses today. My own won't let me get any decent pictures. And I have been out every day fixing the fence between our place and the neighbors, who have horses also.....but they want to live here. The people don't do anything to help with the fence and the one horse won't stay home. I believe in the expression that good fences make good neighbors so I think it is time they put some wire on their side of the posts and see if that makes any difference.....before we don't have a fence anymore. Don't get me wrong I'm not saying our horses don't contribute to some fence damage but I am out there fixing the fence when our animals haven't even been out there. The horses next door have broken two posts off and continue to lean out over the wire as far as they can. OK enough squaking....how about some pictures of flowers instead. In spite of the ugly cold rainy weather, here are some baskets in the greenhouse. These arn't all that recent so the ones that are still here are quite a bit bigger now. Anyhow I will try later with some babies. They are getting bigger and cuter. Lily is holding her own and is one of the sweetest little critters it is my pleasure to be around. later.

The Story of Lily

Hey guys, I'm back. Well I have a story to tell you. It's about my filly Lily. This poor foal has more strikes against her than I've ever encountered before. First she gets trampled and beat up by would be mothers. She has Monkey mouth, she had a contracted front tendon ...which has since been fixed and the good thing is she has great straight legs, although that may not make any difference as to her future. The vet says she has a slight case of Hyperthyroidism, she says normally they die or she recommends euthanising. You can see in one of these pictures the little girls knees, they are both swollen. She doesn't appear bothered by it. She has a healthy appetite she plays and is a very happy little thing. In three weeks she will go to the vet for x-rays of her knees. These x rays will show if the bones are growing properly...if they arn't, then I guess I have to make a decision about what to do with her. If she is going to have some quality of life then I guess she will be a lifer with me. I love her already and will give her a home with me until she dies or I do, whichever comes first. I have had the opportunity to have quite a few foals I have liked them all but this little filly is special there is something about her that is different. I feel she was given to me for a reason .....don't know what that would be but she really is a gift and one I will cherish even if ......don't even want to think it...... but even if she doesn't have a long life. Anyhow I don't want to type about this anymore, I am hoping the little darlin gets a good vet report and we will go from there. Sorry the pictures arn't to good, the little bugger won't stay far enough away to get a decent pic. The other day I managed to get a picture of her nostrils....that was nice. Anyhow stay tuned for some new pics of the colt, he is getting quite big and what a beauty.

Lily and Jake

Here are some
shots of Lily and Jake

I tried to type under the pictures to tell you a bit about the babies but it wasn't working, so you get what you get. The top 2 are Lily and the bottom 2 are Jake. Lily is very girly and sweet. Jake is all boy and typical of boys, a real brat. The mares are getting better about being so close. I am going to give them some more time and then they will get moved into the same pasture. I spend time in the pen with Jill and Jake everyday and she has gotten a lot better, not running away. Jake is getting more interested in what I am up to and gets closer, I have been able to pet him a few times. I will keep plugging away at it. Lily on the other hand is easy and fairly manageable. Well enough baby talk, I could go on all day. I have to get moving, lots and lots to do. Later have a great day.

Lilly

I have decided to name the wanted one Lilly. Don't ask me why because I don't know. It just kind of popped into my head. She's a nosy little thing and has to check out everything.


After roaming around and nosing into everything she can find she has decided to take a nap, after all being a baby is a hard job. Right after the big yawn she just dropped to the ground and that was that.

Mares and Foals

Well calm at last, maybe I shouldn't say that, Murphy's law and all. anyhow to continue the story of Jade and Jill. Jade is now relaxed and very happy with her baby, which by the way is the sweetest little filly ever.......of course I'm biased, she really is a doll though. Jade foaled in the wee hours of Thurs. morning. After the big war Jill ran around all day acting crazy. Late afternoon she had calmed down considerably. In the wee hours of Fri. morning Jill had her own baby a black colt that is going to be a blue roan, he already has the white hairs around his flanks. Everyone seems healthy and happy, they all have their right moms. The mares are now penned across from each other, they are allowing themselves to get a little closer every day. I guess they aren't mad at each other any more.....well not as mad. So here are some baby photos they look like twins. The filly is 1/2 morgan and 1/2 Canadian. The colt is part Percheron, Quarter/ and a little Mustang. At this point they look like they came from the same parents it is uncanny. The looks will change with age. The two top pics are the filly....can't think of a name yet. and the two bottom pics are the colt. Anyhow that's it for today. I have to go open up the Greenhouse before everything starts to wilt. Have a great day guys. Later.