August 31, 2008

I'm so sick of flies. When is fly season going to be over? It's just a constant battle to get them off of me. Hate flies, hate, hate, hate them!

In between stomping my hoofs and flicking my tail, I've been looking up fly facts on the internet. Did you know that in addition to causing allergic reactions and transmitting a bacterial infection called Tularemia, the bite of some flies can transmit Anthrax?  YIKES!!!

Horse and deer flies are found all over the world with the exception of Hawaii, Greenland, and Iceland. I think it's time to move. Hay, Story, want to go to Hawaii and get away from the flies? We could canter on the beach, go to a luau, watch the sun set into the ocean.

Actually, never mind, Story. Hay, Bravo, want to go to Hawaii?

August 30, 2008

It's finally happened – Story and I are movie stars! Check us out in the Coal Valley Days parade. We are soooo cute. Especially Story. Luckily the cameraman got her good side
Story and Pippi in a parade.

August 21, 2008

I've answered the age-old question that has plagued horses since the beginning of time: Does grass that is greener on the other side of the fence taste better than the not-so-green grass that's on the inside of the fence? Yes, yes it does.

See, Sophie and I got out of our pasture and got a sampling of Connie and Bill's yard. It's quite tasty. Sweet and tender, with a chlorophyllic piquant. Mmmmmm!

You should have heard Human squawking when she saw us. That old gal sure can run when she has to, but she couldn't catch us by herself. She needed help from Cynthia and Cathy. It took all three of them to trap Sophie and me and get us back on the inside of the fence. It definitely was a fun time. And delicious!

Hope that fence is open again sometime. Or maybe Connie and Bill will invite us to dinner.

August 17, 2008

It's a good news, bad news day.

The good news is Eric didn't break his ankle. The bad news is he severely sprained his ankle, foot, and knee. So he won't be riding Tucker for a little while. We've got a new nickname for Eric – Don Quixote. Seems Eric's been battling windmills for a while now. Unfortunately, he lost this last battle. No more jumping, Eric. Or should I say – No more jumping, Don Q?

The good news is the kids out at the farm are growing up. The bad news is the kids out at the farm are growing up. There's too much change going on. Kirsten and Sarah R. are freshman in college this year. And Becka, Brenna, Callie, Erin, and Molly are also leaving to go back to college. And get this – Chris, Nick, and Lauren are learning how to drive! How can that be possible??????

Don't you know horses hate change? We want things the same day in and day out. So kids, would you please STOP GROWING UP?

August 10, 2008

I have news today. Yes, I do! First, Janelle got sick last week and we haven't seen much of her since. So all of us horses sure hope she's feeling better and able to come back out and see us all soon.

Then I heard through the horsevine that Eric might have broken his ankle!!! That's not good at all. Hope they don't have to put him down. Ankle and leg breaks are very serious indeed. Hang in there, Eric!

On a happier note, the last piece of news is really, really big. Guess who's engaged!!!! Erin. Yep, she's going to marry Bryan next May, which is good because I've got a few months to get my weight back down in case Erin asks me to be in the wedding. I want to look good for her!

Inniss is hoping that he gets to carry the bride down the aisle. Well, as long as there's nothing scary at the church. Then he might not do so well.  Maybe Erin and Brian should get married at Belezaire. Wouldn't that be cool –  all of us horses could attend. Maybe I'd catch the bouquet!!!

Anyway, Congratulations and Best Wishes to the happy couple.

August 5, 2008

It's the Head Human's birthday today!!! Everybody sing:

We're gonna party like it's your birfday. Sip apple cider like it's your birfday. We're gonna party like it's your birfday and we don't care 'cuz it's your birfday!

Happy Birthday, dear human! We've left you presents in our stalls. <snicker, nicker, nicker!>

Austin and Bok

August 3, 2008

I got an e-mail from Story. Thank goodness she understands what it's like to be a full-figured gal:

" I understand your distress over this weight issue. I've been hearing about being a 'big girl' for years now.
We're not fat – we're fluffy! There's just more of us to love.
 
Story"