Kyro Gone

 12:30 am and I just got back from taking Kyro to the water tower for his ride to Ohio. When we went out to the truck to load him the rain had frozen on the truck doors and they didn't want to open. There was no scraper in the truck and the windshield was frozen. The truck was turned on, Kyro loaded, Mark got his scraper out of his car and scraped enough to see to drive. The semi truck and trailer were waiting when we arrived. He loaded up fine but had to go past the 2 mares already in the trailer to the back where his box stall waited.                                                                                                                          It was a damp cold morning and it stayed damp and cold all day. Karin, Magda and Isaiah came and worked with the horses. I walked in just as they were finishing up riding Valiant. Isaiah helped clean up the arena and also agreed to stay at the apartment during our Sceggel vacation in 2021. We leave March 26th and Galena is due March 23rd. We get back April 3rd and Rosalie is due April 15 but has delivered 2-3 weeks early in the past. I just needed to know someone would be here checking udders and moving them indoors if they show signs of delivering. This evening Kyro was brought in and given a good groom in preparation of his trip. Below he is patiently waiting for me to bring the grooming tools over.

By the way he loved his groom. He stood very still as he was brushed all over including his belly and legs.  Mark had the stump grapple cleaned up ready to post so I took pictures of it to post on Facebook market place. 

This is the ad we posted:  Quick attach stump grapple bought new in 2008 for our 100 horse power skid steer. This grapple has been stored inside since we bought it. Super heavy duty, new hydraulic hoses with spring stand off added to keep the hoses from getting kinked. 3 inch bore cylinder generates 4100 pounds of clamping force. Over 55 inch grapple opening makes it a great tool for moving big brush piles quickly. We bought it to clear land and are now finished. One small tip broke off and other is slightly bent but it still works great. Current manufacture list price is $3300.00 Will help load. Local pick up only we will not ship. To watch this being used check out the video by clicking HERE. Asking $1600 or best offer. This is not a cheap China tool, it is QUALITY! If you have been looking for something to help clear your land this is a wonderful tool.

 

Rain Moves In

 Our nice weather is gone but we sure enjoyed it while it lasted. At least the rain held off until after our walk. After the walk the barn was cleaned up and Kyro put in the indoor arena so he doesn't get muddy. He is suppose to leave tomorrow evening IF the transport company doesn't hit bad weather on their way from Colorado.  I spent some time adding up the miles driven this year for Horsemeister by going through the blog. This blog is more than a diary it helps with business as I can always go back and check. That took most of the morning. I left for Sam's club to pick up more dog food and was shocked at how busy the place was. I really don't like shopping there when it is so crowded. The other shocking thing was the price of hamburger. That is now over $3.00 a pound. I think it is time to start raising cattle.  Our big news was we booked the most wonderful place for our Sceggel vacation called Lands End in Gulf Shores the last week of March. This place has 10 bedrooms 8 full bathrooms 2 half baths, a heated pool, hot tub, dock right out back, basketball hoop, outdoor games, plenty of parking and is right across the street from mom's 2 condos, Spark and Diane's condos and close to Rachel's condo. The best part about renting Lands End is a BIG part of the extended Meister family will be there at the EXACT same time. We will have plenty of volley ball players, foot ball players, fishing companions and lots of cousins for our little ones to play with. Below are a few pictures. 

If interested in taking a vacation in Gulf Shores with a large extended family check this place out by clicking HERE. It is VERY reasonable for what it offers. To be honest this is Beth and Greg's place but it really IS unique and we were thrilled to have the chance to stay there. We usually try to take a late summer vacation but this year it just wasn't going to work out but this is even better. 

Rosie On Her Way

 Fedi came on the walk this morning along with Ruth, Joan, Diane, Heather, me and 5 dogs. We talked to mom, she is really enjoying her stay in her new condo. Today was predicted to be a beautiful warm sunny day and the sunrise was beautiful on the beach.  We also had a nice day with a high of 59 degrees and sunshine. Tomorrow rain moves in and then comes the cold spell. The shipper for Rosie called to report he would be at the water tower around 10:40 am. Rosie was loaded up and taken to the water tower and I'm very pleased to report she stood quietly in the trailer while we waited. Below is her ride to California. 

She followed me right up the ramp and into her deluxe stall but got nervous when I walked out and she was locked in. Thankfully she settled down quickly and was soon on the way.  When I got back to the farm Magda and Isaiah were here. Isaiah was busy watering the indoor arena and Magda was busy grooming a very muddy Irish.

Isaiah brought Ripper out to the round pen for some relaxation work. 

I'd say it worked. 

I went in to clean up the trailer from Rosie, parked it in the indoor arena and brought Kyro into the indoor to work on trailer loading with him as he is to leave within the next 3 days. Kyro had the same reaction as Rosie, he had to check it out practicing ON HIS OWN jumping in and out. These foals are SO funny with their curiosity. 

Isaiah came in and Kyro was glad to follow him around.

Isaiah walked into the trailer and Kyro followed him right inside. These foals really do train themselves. 

This afternoon Dan and Diesel came over for a visit. Braelyn, Taegan and Kensley arrived now long after and just like that the house was full of people and dogs as they brought Pax, Israel's dog Rizzy is visiting for a few days and Emma wasn't very happy to share her space with Diesel. 

When Dan and Diesel left the crafts were taken out and the girls and I made big snowflakes out of paper bags.

We thought they were beautiful but still needed a little color. I suggested dribbling glue on them then covering them with glitter but Anna threw all the glitter away.  I wonder why?

Loading Practice

 I walked but only for 20 minutes with the group. When we got to the barn they helped load Kyro and I was on the way to Hoerr Vet clinic arriving just before 8:30 am. Dr. Hoerr was out with the sheep. He had a new lamb but the ewe wasn't with the lamb so he had to find the right ewe then get these two back together. As soon as he finished he gave Kyro a thorough exam and declared him sound. Kyro had the radial nerve injury at 2 days of age. Dr. Hoerr did acupuncture on the nerve. Later we took him and his dam to Middle Grove so he could get lots of exercise on that nerve and it worked. When I got home Isaiah was here ready to work with Ripper.

Ripper was taken to the round pen.

Ripper is so funny. He wanted to hold the stick.

Ripper was put away.

The trailer was backed into the indoor arena and Rosie brought in since today we were to practice loading. Rosie is leaving tomorrow. I had to clean the trailer out and Rosie was very curious about that.

She decided she may as well get inside the trailer to check it out.

She sniffed around, looked around and checked out the windows then jumped out.

While we were watching she got in and out about 10 times. She was enjoying hopping in then hopping back out and running around the arena.

She ended up standing quietly inside the trailer.

She was left in the indoor then later I came out, hooked up a leadrope and took her in and out with me. Each time she followed me willingly. She was led over to the water tank, took a good drink, led over to the hay bales and she munched on them so she was left for the night. She is getting picked up tomorrow around 10:00 am but I will need to drive her to the water tower as it is another big rig. Hope she loads as well in a big trailer.  Mom, Anni and Matt made it down to Gulf Shores. Mom called Beth this morning and exclaimed how beautiful the sunrise was as she was sitting on her gulf side balcony. She is pretty thrilled with her purchase. We listened to church online at our house tonight instead of heading over to watch on the big monitor at mom's house. Mike Reiker continued the Acts study. 

Witness After Witness

 I don't get involved in politics but this should have been on the news and yet isn't. It is very long but worth watching, especially the ending. 

The Pennsylvania Senate Majority Policy Committee has held a public hearing to discuss 2020 election issues and irregularities, at the request of Republican senator Doug Mastriano. This was eye opening. My day didn't go as planned. Mom left at 4:00 am for Gulf Shores, we met at the dumpster to walk at 7:15 am then I headed to Berean. That went well but I wanted to rush home as I was supposed to take Kyro to Hoerr Vet clinic for his travel check up and health certificate. Chris at Hoerr Vet was called and he told me instead of bringing Kyro to the clinic Dr. Hoerr had something going on at our side of the river and he was going to have him stop here. Then Emma from Hoerr Vet clinic called to report Dr. Hoerr had an emergency the other direction and could I bring him on Thursday. I've been trying to get Kyro in since last week and the last day possible is Wednesday SO they promised Dr. Hoerr would be there IF I could get Kyro there early in the morning tomorrow. I WILL!

Typical Monday

Monday's around here are usually rest catch up from the weekend and today was pretty much the same. After the walk I left for the Peoria post office to pick up the Berean mail. Stephanie sent a marco polo to see if we would watch Rizzy, their dog for a while AND is bringing some of her wonderful fantastic home made cookies for the Berean workers. When I got home the mail was sorted while listening to AC Central. So many of my favorites spoke Sunday that most of the afternoon was spent listening while puttering around the house. Tatiana's filly is finally settling down in the stall. She still calls and reacts by banging the door as each person leaves the stall area but isn't trying frantically to escape. Usually now she gives up right away. She loves and craves attention from people.

As mom leaves for Gulf Shores, Alabama tomorrow morning before our walk we all met over at Joan's tonight for games and played until almost 8:00 pm. The kids had been decorating and wow was this house lit up. The downstairs was so bright and cheery that I wondered how anyone could sleep with all this light.

Berlica informed me that they would turn them all off at night.

Below is the old manger scene from Pleasant Home. Dad made the figures and mom painted them when I was very young. All 11 of us siblings grew up that that manger scene each Christmas in our living room

I was really glad Joan rescued it when we left Baer. All 8 of us girls couldn't resist holding baby Jesus even though we were suppose to leave  him in the manger.  We also thought it was really cool to have straw brought into the house and our 2 Pekinese dogs Puff and Tinkerbell would climb into the straw to sleep. After games I went straight to the barn to take care of the filly. Sunday Tauyna and Ben brought Rosie and her 3 puppies over. Their eyes are now open and they are just adorable. They are all fat and healthy. All of them are spoken for. 

Sarah posted the picture below and I thought it was pretty precious and of course wanted to share.  Pictured left to right is Zion, Pax, who is Phil and Anna's King Charles Cavalier, Nikki Sarah and Nolan's AKC registered Moyen Poodle and Eden.  Eden is going to become a big sister in May 2021. 

Another Super Sunday

Another super Sunday one that was almost, well not quite almost the same as before the lockdowns in March. We only had one service for church instead of the 3 we were used to before the lockdowns, our morning service, our lunch service and our afternoon service but at least we had plenty of time for visiting before and after that first service. We heard a very thought provoking sermon on Resurrection.  Almost all of our kids and grand kids came over. We had haystacks for dinner at mom's house, then a surprise Christmas party for mom as she leaves for Gulf Shores on Tuesday. A few pictures were taken with the phone.  Below is mom opening one of her gifts while Eden looks on.

This is just a few of those that came. We sent the kids downstairs to play leaving more room for adults.

It was a fun evening.