One of the best parts of this crazy 2020-21 winter was that it was mild. Even so, the advent of Spring is always a welcome event.
Beau my horse has had a rough time since Sundance died. We’ve been looking for a companion for Beau for sometime. My Loving Spouse found an organization that asked us to foster a rescue horse, just until they found it another home. It was easy to see how that would turn out, and I strongly declined.
Even when you are a horse, friends can be the silver lining in life. We now have a buddy for Beau. Ortega wasn’t here long before the two horses were sharing the same pasture, happily new friends.
Ortega is here ‘rent’ free…sort of. His board is covered by his owner’s willingness to take care of our critters, should we leave town.
Charlie, the Chocolate Runner semi-pet duck, sees the other fowl as his friends. He’d prefer a duck, but he hangs out with the chickens, at least until he’s got water in the pond.
My Loving Spouse had planned to build me a sewing table for Christmas, but then we bought Bess. I had searched “Ikea Hacks” for sewing tables with the machine inset for some time. Seriously, who needs an “Ikea Hack” when your married to someone ‘As Handy As Pockets’.
My new sewing set up is the bomb. Everything flush and just the right amount of room…
…I was feeling ‘spoiled’ until we opened up the hay barn and I was reminded of a few of My Loving Spouses ‘toys’.
It was time to load Tally Ho onto the truck. I’d watched 3 men do this together when we picked it up and I was a tad apprehensive, as it seemed neither easy or fast. My Loving Spouse and I actually had Tally Ho on top of the truck in 15 minutes without incident. Since I was the driver/listener, it could ‘prove’ that I am somewhat equal to two men. Right?
My Best Friend (Loving Spouse) and I are ready to roll. He is beside himself with the thought of leaving town.
…and are we blessed…
A 14 year old boy past student of mine brought us two pieces of chocolate cake to share from his birthday….
You can see it was delicious.
Spring is a wonder,
friends are a blessing.
Thanks for coming along.
Drum roll !!! of anticipation for the next segue 😉
Smiley face!
Thank you, Terri
Your posts ALWAYS bring such a big smile to my face, whether it’s coffee in the morning or a glass of red at night, I LOVE that I can boast to my local friends what an AMAZING friend Ellen, I have in ELLENSBURG, along with her AMAZING spouse both are and do (okay, I am questioning my verbiage…)- miss you both and hope to catch up in person hither or thither in 2021! Love and giant HUGS to you both – J and M
You bless me friend. The thought of catching up in person hither or thither would be absolutely divine! Miss you so much.
Ellen, your sewing table is beautiful! Great job to that “Loving Spouse” of yours! And how exciting that you’ll soon begin your adventures in “Tally Ho!” ENJOY! Can’t wait to read your future blogs🤗
You are such a dear gift to me, thank you friend.
My loving spouse and I are adopting a chicken!!! To be honest, I did not discuss my plan with THE husband, rather I just sorta’ announced it. I have been obsessively looking on line for the perfect living quarters for Ms. Chicken. Because we live in the city I have not been successful finding a used coop so I’ll use a very small amount of my stimulus check. Blessings, Peggy
She doesn’t need too much. Check Pinterest and enjoy!
much love,
e
Enjoy your travels!
Thank you, Dear John…Cape Disappointment is our first destination.