Friday, January 16, 2009

the highlight of a very cold day

On this cold day, I fretted over icy troughs, hauled many buckets of hot water from the house, adjusted blankets multiple times, fed a warm lunch to the herd in the event they didn't have enough hay (we now have a new round bale and an extra coming tomorrow), fussed at my children when I felt I was doing all the work (I wasn't), and got very upset when a neighbor's ATV cut a rut in the lane.

However, there was a very bright and warm spot that made all the rest of my day better, and this was it:

18 comments:

Victoria Cummings said...

I immediately thought" cute as two bugs in a rug" when I saw that photo. Don't think I've ever thought that before. I am glad that you are worrying about your gang as much as I'm worrying about mine. It's 4 degrees at 8 pm here, going down to 0 later tonight. I just got back from checking water and putting more hay in the barn and it actually didn't feel that cold. Everything is very crisp and the sound of my feet walking in the snow was very clear and distinct.

ponymaid said...

Billie, what a magnificent photo of two young donkey gentlemen soaking up the sun! They are so composed, limbs carefully folded under like cats. And perfectly aligned with each other. It makes me very proud of the younger generation when I see such well brought up youngsters.

MitMoi said...

OMG .. RaferJ and Redford ...

They are like yummy caramels!

I just want to eat them up ... (nom-nom-nom!)

the7msn said...

Just like two little bunnies, with their legs tucked under them for warmth. Absolutely adorable.

billie said...

Victoria, that's one thing I do love about the extreme cold. There is a crisp quality to the air and sound sharpens. The mind clears. It's quite intoxicating if one can let go of the frustrations and enjoy it. I wasn't so successful at that today, and got caught up in fretting, but the donkey boys brought me back to focus.

billie said...

Sheaffer, aren't they handsome? I confess I was thinking that it would be a stunning portrait indeed to have you and Jack standing to either side - the different stages in the life of donkeys. We consider ourselves lucky indeed to know so many fine ones.

billie said...

MitMoi, wouldn't they be cute as chocolates? I got some in my stocking that were seals with whiskers. Donkey chocolates would be quite perfect in this house!

billie said...

Linda, they are like bunnies... and cats... and nesting the way they do in the hay, I kept thinking of them laying little donkey eggs that would hatch out to more baby donkeys!

Baby animals all tend to be quite cute, but I have to say, baby donkeys are like something out of a storybook.

jme said...

they are just the sweetest things! that picture definitely gave me a smile today. i'm starting to feel like our farm could benefit from the presence of some long-eared equids :-) if they hatch any donkey-bunny eggs, i want one!

billie said...

but remember... donkeys are like horses - you can't have just one!!

Grey Horse Matters said...

Adorable picture of those two soaking up the sun.

billie said...

We're warmer today at about 38 degrees, but now it's gray again and we have rain off and on.

Glad the single digits are gone - wishing for the sunshine!

Grey Horse Matters said...

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billie said...

LOL - thanks, Arlene. :)

AnnL said...

Those two are just TOO cute for words! I want a donkey!

billie said...

There is never a moment without a smile here, that's for sure. :)

Laughing Orca Ranch said...

Chocolate donkeys tucked into an Easter basket of grass.

Lovely imagery. And such a great way to forget your troubles seeing those two. :)

~Lisa

billie said...

Ha - I love that one, Lisa!