Cold, Wind, Rain...Brrr

It wasn't that bad out this morning, almost 50 degrees and not raining. As Raven was being fed, the sound of kicking came from the first paddock, there was Calypso cast inside the shelter up against the gate with both hind feet sticking out. She must have been down a while, she wasn't struggling as much as she should have been in that position. After trying to pull her away and not able to accomplish much at all, Mike was called to come quick. Wouldn't you know, just as he drives up, she gives one more huge panicked try and was able to free herself. She seemed ok but that was frightening. When her owner was asked if she was for sale, the owner replied, "yes but only for a million dollars!" In other words, this mare is LOVED! She will be teased today along with the Saddlebred mare in for breeding. The Saddlebred mare should be ready to cover today according to her owner. Raven sure hopes so, he has been upset each time one of the younger boys get HIS business.
The first round of the walk wasn't too bad but by the time we reached Joan's house a spitting rain had started, the wind picked up and temperature dropped. By the time we were crossing the dam to Rachel's house it was down right awful. We quit and headed in to mom's where we finished the morning with a great breakfast. Mom still has vine ripened tomatoes she served with farm fresh eggs, savory sausage, whole wheat toast, fresh squeezed orange juice and hot coffee. So today instead of walking for exercise we sat around visiting and eating probably defeating the purpose of the morning.
The wood burner is keeping the apartment nice and cozy. There was still hot coals left from last night making it very easy to just add a few logs this morning. This morning the house was still warm. We burned a total of 4 pieces of wood yesterday and the wood burner kept the house a very comfortable 77-78 degrees. Hope it works as well when the weather outside is REALLY cold.