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We Have RAIN !!

8/9/2015

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A very strange phenomenon is falling out of the dark foreboding sky above the Pacific North West tonight.  Yesterday, as I tried to focus one sleepy eye on M J McDermott,( Fox 13's meteorologist extraordinaire) and the alarm clock reminded me for the third time that it REALLY was time to roll out of my warm cozy nest,  I thought I heard her predict low pressure on the way...I thought I saw some green blotches lurking off the shores and I thought I heard the word RAIN.  Rain is defined in the dictionary as "the moisture of the atmosphere falling in drops".... it has been so long since we saw rain, we've been thinking of planting palm trees to replace our withering cedar trees. Our lush green pastures have begun to resemble the parched desert of Death Valley, our pond is beginning to look like a polluted puddle, dust swirls everywhere and the acrid smoke from nearby brush fires fills the air.   Tonight, I'm watching raindrops bouncing off the roof, the house lights are reflecting in puddles on the deck, the ever hopeful rain meter in the barn yard still doesn't register one tenth of an inch....but, we have rain !!!( my apologies to friends and family in the UK..who would happily trade our drought for their deluge..be careful what you wish for !)

 Mr. Barney our recently reluctant celibate ram happily vacated his bachelor cave at the beginning of the month and promptly proceeded to embark on this year's breeding programme. Happily, Barney really didn't take much (any) persuading to trot across the barnyard to join his harem...Sadly, the "ladies" were less than enthusiastic in their welcome but clearly, the big Oxford ram is bound and determined to ensure that no ewe goes un noticed on his watch and we look forward to sturdy healthy lambs in the early Spring.

Although we haven't yet confirmed it, it would appear that baby Bella Song our beautiful Jersey Heifer may also be increasing the livestock count in the barn in Early April. Wayne (the man with the straw) paid a second visit to the cow stall last month after our very vocal heifer tried to advise every bull in all 50 States that she was ready and (impatiently) waiting. It would appear, since there has been three plus weeks of peace and harmony in the cow barn.....beautiful Bella may be in calf. I'm confident that our neighbors, used to the three weekly bellowing from our wanton and lustful heifer will be appreciating the relative silence in the barn and pastures.

We would like to welcome Audrey and her lovely black mare Moon to our Ranch family.  Moon is joining Chelsey and Mariah in the mare's pasture but has apparently already created a testosterone rise in every gelding on the ranch. Quest watches wistfully from afar, Mr. Cooper follows every swish of her tail, Charm whinnies his admiration at her every move and Ky, already trying to control his mare Fiona would clearly be happy to share his hay with the beautiful black newcomer.

It has been a very full, busy and hot month, much has happened and gone unrecorded in the (almost) Daily Diary. I will do my best to keep you informed of our shenanigans on the ranch..but, in truth on these long hot days of Summer...bed time beats sunset most nights. Take care, keep safe and keep us in your thoughts. M
5 Comments
mum j says
8/9/2015 02:08:54 am

happy day found something 2 read. loved the pic. I am still looking out of 1 eye. but doing good other wise. love 2 you both. mum j.

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Audrey link
8/9/2015 07:48:50 am

Thank you for the pics!! I am so happy to be with Gentle Giants and Moon is lovin' it too! She is with her buddies again and is looking SOOO good. Thank you all for the wonderful care you provide these horses.

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erin
8/10/2015 04:26:03 am

It is very wonderful to have all of the girls back together again! Me and my son love love this beautiful barn family. Thank you Maureen for taking time out of your exhausting day for the diary, you both are a treasure to us all! P.S. Love & Blessings , Annie & Malcom

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mum j says
8/11/2015 07:37:22 am

hot again turn hose on you, lol. love and kisses 2 you both. gary was home last night had a pizza party yum. kyle got home this morn from his trip was glad 2 see him he even got me coffee this morn. yum. mum j.

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mum j says
8/14/2015 04:05:20 am

hi annie, I think I saw rain but maybe my good eye was fooling me, lol. have a good day all , loves 2 all. mum j.

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