A Motley Crew
It's just the most minor bit of chores that I could be asked to do, but when my friends Jennifer and David are away, there are a few animals left at the farm. I have to smile every time I visit the little group consisting of Dolphin the horse, nine ewes, a Barbados wether (castrated male sheep), and a beautiful "guardian dog" named Daisy. I visit and talk to them, count heads, and put the food out for them (which Jennifer leaves in the most convenient arrangement imaginable). I don't think the sheep care if I touch them, but Dolphin definitely likes being petted and scratched, and Daisy too, of course, even though she takes her duties seriously. It is my pleasure to help out there.
Tonight was Gary's and my 5th wedding anniversary. We went to a nearby bed & breakfast, called "Scarecrow Farm", and had a catered dinner just for the two of us! I had NEVER had wild salmon which tasted so good; it had a sauce of ginger, garlic, cilantro and butter as well. There was a rice pilaf and three different vegetables: all scrumptious! In addition , there was home-baked bread, appetizer, and dessert. I had never had Mississipi Mud Pie, and it was heavenly.
Because our hosts are also friends, Gary and I enjoyed their company after the main course. It was actually quite difficult to LEAVE though we knew that they had not had their dinner; perhaps next time we'll choose the option of dining WITH them! I'll be adding their website to my "Places to go" page on my website.
The day was fairly ordinary other than that. Gary split a bunch of firewood AND threw it down the chute into the basement. All I did was stack it once it was in the house, and I resolved to get more exercise again.
I bought a bunch of beads from eBay, thinking that someday I will string some necklaces and/or bracelets for my dear daughters & other family members.
Tomorrow Lady does to the veterinarian, but this afternoon I left a message on his answering machine. The question in MY mind is that Lady may ALREADY be spayed, and I don't want to put her through surgery if that is the case. I hope he can tell by palpation, as I think I detect a ridge of scar tissue in the midline of her abdominal muscles. At any rate, she can be brought up to date on her shots and wormed. She seems to be such a nice dog for us.
Thanks for stopping by, everyone. ~Ann
