LITTLE BIT OF SWEETNESS

     This is "lil bit".  She is a shetland pony who is now residing at our place.  Can you see her hoofs?  She foundered at some point and was not taken care of and now her hoofs are about 6-8 inches long and curved up in front.  We had our farrier come out and work on her hoofs but after working for an hour, he was only able to remove some of the front hoofs.  He feels we need the vet to sedate her next time he works on her. She can barely walk.  It is very sad that she has been allowed to get to this point.  Hopefully the farrier and the vet can work on her next week.  I'll try to post some after pictures.  I am not trying to be depressing but this where I have been this week.

   As for the schedule I set up.......I have several observations.   First of all, the pioneers did not have as many clothes as we do in this time.  Sometimes I wish we did not have so many clothes.  But we do.  Thats a fact.  It is also a fact that I cannot do laundry for 7 people in one day.  Too much.  All I can say is, its a good thing I did not schedule anything for Thursdays or should I say "wash day no. 2".  Market day has been great.  I like running my errands on one day.  My Fridays and Saturdays are working great, too.  So overall I like this schedule.

  The most exciting thing I have to tell you is that my seeds came from the Baker Creek Seed Co. I cannot wait to plant them.  And not only seeds but my new baby chicks will be arriving the beginning of March.  Yessiree bob!  25 sweet little chicks of differing breeds.  I love this time of year.  I think its the dreaming and planning I love. Speaking of dreaming, thats exactly where I am headed.  I hope everyone has a Happy Valentines Day.

Angie