Boots

This is how he got his name! A favourite sleeping spot as a pup.

At 8 weeks old he was awfully cute

 He filled out to look like a typical Border Collie, intent, alert and hard working.

His first love is trying to herd horses. Horses don't herd well and I have seen him get kicked 38 times ( and counting). The results are, cut ribs, cut face, broken off tooth and a dog that is stone deaf.

 Somehow, he maintains his ability to look cute!

 An outdoor dog at heart, he refuses to come into the house, except for a small nap now and again when it's really cold outside.

That's our Boots!

Merry Christmas!

This is a start! The day after the shortest day, we get an extra three seconds of daylight! The sun is at it's highest point and the shadows are long. From now on, it can only get better!

Merry Christmas to you and yours! And may the New Year be prosperous for all!

While the Colours Last!

Most of the leaves are now on the ground. The three horses and faithful "horse dog" are Ok with this. This was one of the days where I could just wander for an hour and enjoy the beautiful fall day

Brooklynn, our new resident dog was just enjoying being a dog! No worries, just lots of things to sniff and dig at.
Ah, yes, she can look cute when she wants to! 89 pounds of well behaved dog (most of the time).


Will you get that thing out of my face! No horse treats, no pictures!


Our weather forecast is more of the same for the next 4 days! Sunny and warm at +20C. Please note the "+" sign. Being in the downdraft from the Rockies, the weather can change almost instantly. Here's hoping the forecaster is right! 

Extra Horses

For the past six years, every February these guys show up. They seem to come out of the valley and hang around for a few weeks. To give some perspective, the top fence wires are 4 feet off the ground. These two are a cow, bull pair. The bull has lost it's antlers but is readily recognizable by the long bell under his chin. What is not shown are my 3 horses going absolutely nuts in the field, running, blowing and snorting. you definitely do not want to be on board when this is going on!

I tried to get some better lighting, but they were feeding and moving off, probably to find a sunny spot to sleep. The bull was not overly big, probably about 1000 pounds.

I kind of think that horses consider moose to be a horse designed by an engineer. Can you see the "Toyota" label on the butt of the one?

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Silent Monday-- Patterns

Silent Monday.. Trust!