And, a fair one; lots a sunshine, but cool. Steady breeze most a the day, plumb outta the north.
Got the hay in and the hay man out, 'fore it melt too bad. And, he always travels with his red healer pup, for which I was just a little worried, but Wedo behaved himself quite well. I'd called him last night, just to let him know we had a new dog and I wasn't exactly sure of his manners; he's pretty fond of his dog as well. It was just a little tense, but soon as his pup had got out, made the rounds and done his business, he got back in the truck and we went about ours.
Wedo sure is a puzzle; still kinda sheepish about gettin' around, 'cept down to the barn and back. But, I was watchin' him today, and, little as you'd think, he really has started to cue off a Whichy. He'll play and steal her bunk if she's not lookin', but, outside, he sure follows her lead, which I find fascinatin'. I guess it's the "ego free" part; where he'll weasel this or that, if he can, then just as quick, he'll turn around, put that all aside and count on her for direction. And, I guess it goes both ways, 'cause she could, I suppose, hold a grudge on his "weasely" ways, but soon as she sees he's lookin' for cues, she's right there, honest as daylight, takin' him at his word. Really amazin' to watch; so fluid, so comical, so earnest. I guess that's the beauty of critters, they're so clear about what's serious and what's fun, they can fly like a flock a birds, swoopin' and swingin' this way and that, and never lose sight a the line; that's clarity. That's inspirin'!
Anyway, s'you can tell, were doin' well and spring is nigh. The boys, the burros and the bunch all got a good dose a fresh hay, there's a log on the fire and we're headin' for beddin'.
Have a nice night.
Best,
jeune
Isn't it amazing that dogs can get sort of grouchy with each other and then be done with it, irritate each other, and then help each other out in a minute. Love to hear stories about Wedo and Whichy. I think they're a good match, forming quite a bond.
ReplyDeleteGood the hay is in and all dogs were on their best behavior. I suppose it would've been quite a chore if the ground had been mushy. It got down to -27 degrees here last night, but even so, one can almost reach out and touch Spring ... and then hear the beautiful Summer song birds. Life goes on.
Blessings,
Peaceful
"Wedo and Whichy" - good title for a children's book. I know I enjoy reading about them. Unlike a lot of humans, those that need to get along figure out a way to let that happen. That's a great lesson for the little ones to learn early.
ReplyDeleteGood to read the hay is in. Bet the horses and burros are pretty happy about now.