Wednesday, December 09, 2015

The wind and the rain and the hail come high

We don't have hail, but we have wind and rain in abundance. I swear, I'm not a total slacker. I just don't like working with the horses when it's windy and wet and cold. Which is why I haven't been writing much. 

I do have photographic evidence of the disgusting weather. Sopping wet horses. Of course they refuse to stand inside.

 
Today we might see a lot of downed trees and wind damage, as the whole region did a few weeks ago. I'm crossing my fingers my friends and family and we will come through it unscathed again. I am always so thankful that our water is gravity-fed, if the power goes out. 

What do you do on days when it's too disgusting outside? I read a lot, whine a lot, cook, and sometimes condition tack. I like to crochet but haven't got much use for the finished products. Maybe I should make an afghan. What I really should do is clean my house. Blech.

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  1. It's pretty rare to have any sort of rainy day here, and we never get snow. It does get too hot in summer so we hide in the afternoons. I have a dozen things I like to do if I get a slow day. I like to crochet Amigurumi. You might want to look into that to re-interest you in crochet. There are so many adorable patterns out there! No crocheted fluffy hats for me! I make particular Amigurumi critters or figures for people based on what I know they like, then gift them to them as a surprise. I also play a few musical instruments and so always have something to pick up and twiddle with. I do art too. Mostly ink and watercolour lately. Really, I need more rainy days! Bring 'em on!

    How cute is that wet curly fur? :) Is he more vulnerable to rain because of it?

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    1. I looked up amigurumi & they are adorable! Not sure I have the patience but maybe I'll give it a try.

      His curly hair is fairly greasy, which I think helps keep him warm even in the rain. I haven't seen him shivering or looking miserable at all. I am grooming him whenever he's dry enough and keeping a careful eye out for rain rot.

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    2. I looked up amigurumi & they are adorable! Not sure I have the patience but maybe I'll give it a try.

      His curly hair is fairly greasy, which I think helps keep him warm even in the rain. I haven't seen him shivering or looking miserable at all. I am grooming him whenever he's dry enough and keeping a careful eye out for rain rot.

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  2. The weather has been good enough so far to get a lot of horse time in, but when it gets truly bad I'm going to read a book, I think, and bake...maybe. This Saturday is supposed to be snow, so I plan to make chocolate covered cherries and put up the Christmas tree.

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