We've had four days of summer festivities.
Four days of fun.
Our Fourth of July picnic in the pavilion was a blast.
The food.....oh the food....
Our smoker was working overtime...
filled with ribs and chicken.
Yummmm-yummmmm.
We had four days of hot, humid weather.
A rain storm brought the weekend to a close.
It's a good thing, because...
this morning I won't need to water the garden.
And the garden...oh the garden.
Best garden of my life.
This is a typical day's harvest...
Those little green pumpkin looking squash are round zucchini.
They are yummy, and perfect for making little bowls to stuff!
What fun we are having eating all these fresh veggies and fruit.
Today's job will be to turn about 6 lbs of blueberries into jam.
From time to time I get questions about Moonbeam and whether I am riding.
Sadly, Moonbeam and all of his "little" friends remain lawn ornaments.
Trust is still the issue.
And the older I get, the more imperative trust becomes.
Injury is just not an option.
My life is too busy... there is no room for injury.
So many have suggested that I sell Moonbeam and look for a trusty ride,
but, seriously....
How could I ever sell this big sweetheart?
He is part of a family, a herd.
He's here to stay...
to live out his life with the rest of the herd
(who are all rather inseparable.)
There is something comforting to me about watching my horses.
I love the way they communicate with each other...
nonverbally, sometimes even extra-sensorily.
They are such peaceful creatures.
So, if I never ride again, I won't spend any time lamenting.
Instead, I will enjoy every day in the company of my equine family.
Comments
Guess I will have to read back in your blog to find out about injury and riding your horse . . . ??
I get that you love being around your beautiful horses. Do what makes you comfortable...and I am glad you are. Have a wonderful week.
Your bounty from the garden is amazing...I would love to sit at your table!
Glad you all had a fun weekend..We actually got a little of that rain..No watering today..Horses in a pasture are a wonderful decoration..Have a wonderful week..
We were busy at our cottage in Maine, between my brother's cottage & ours we hosted 16 for the weekend and 21 for dinner every night! I'm taking it easy today!
What a crop from your garden! What delicious recipes will you make from those round zucchini? I made your lime blueberry jam last year! I can't wait to make it again this year!
Our gardens are very late in the Northeast. Hopefully that will change this week!
Have a happy week!
xo Kris
Your horses make a beautiful family. Yoru garden is rocking too.
Velva
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My mini is about the size of your Red and can pull two adults in a two wheeled cart. He loves his job and we have some fun adventures.
I bet one of your Amish neighbors would be glad to help you get started. My amish neighbors were kind enough to show me years ago.
Having amish in your area also means that there are cart and harness shops nearby. We trailer our horses to be fitted for harness at a local shop.
I can just picture you and your grandkids clip clopping all over the farm visiting your critters!
Heather in PA