Billie Hinton/Bio

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Sunday, May 24, 2009

happy birthday to our dear friend sheaffer!

Dear Sheaffer,

We tried our best to come but they said it was too far.

So we decided to have our own little party in your honor.



First I had some hay.



Then Redford tried to play Pin The Tail on Rafer Johnson.






Then (Redford here!) we ate some grass. See how good we are at dodging the buttercups?



And then I went over to say my own special Happy Birthday to my favorite uncle!



I (Rafer Johnson back again) send you a tip of the ear



and a roll in the dust, and my very best donkey wishes for your birthday!



Then she made us pose for a birthday portrait in your honor.



Happy Birthday, Sheaffer!! We wish we were ALL there to celebrate with you!

Love,
Rafer Johnson, Redford, and the whole November Hill Menagerie
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15 comments:

  1. MitMoiMay 24, 2009 at 4:07:00 PM EST

    Happy Birthday Sheaffer!

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  2. Laughing Orca RanchMay 24, 2009 at 10:04:00 PM EST

    Happy Birthday, Sheaffer!!!

    Donkey parties are the best!

    ~Lisa

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  3. billieMay 24, 2009 at 10:29:00 PM EST

    Here, here! We agree - donkey parties are tons of fun. I'm sure Sheaffer will have a full report on his event of the season over at his place very soon.

    sheafferdonkey.blogspot.com

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  4. ponymaidMay 25, 2009 at 7:27:00 AM EST

    Billie, what a perfect surprise at the end of a perfect day! I loved the signage - those two nephews of mine are very talented calligraphers. It was a remarkable event with perfect weather and a large turnout. I even got two stud muffins - which is two more than I have had in months. Your photos had the woman and self chuckling and the last one is extraordinary. Those boys are move star handsome. Thank you my dear friends for thinking of me on the big day.

    Yours with the greastest affection,
    Sheaffer

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  5. billieMay 25, 2009 at 7:43:00 AM EST

    Sheaffer, we can't wait to see your tale of the party and hopefully some photos - so happy to hear it was fun and that you got stud muffins!!

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  6. Finn the Wonder PonyMay 25, 2009 at 7:20:00 PM EST

    Oh Billie! What a wonderful Sheaffer Party! Ours consisted of Herself sipping the agave-infused lemon squash, I trying to get my hat to stay on in the rather stiff breeze, while munching Mrs Pasture's Cookies. I shared some with the Pony in Sheaffer's honor. We must declare it an International Holiday next year!
    Cheers!
    CindyLouWho

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  7. billieMay 26, 2009 at 8:15:00 AM EST

    Yay, CindyLou! I agree, this must be an annual event. I'm glad you had some cookies to enjoy!!

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  8. BumbleVeeMay 26, 2009 at 4:17:00 PM EST

    The birthday portrait of the two of you is wonderful!... looks like you had a fun day in honour of Sheaffer's party...

    I tipped a glass of white wine at my end of the country to toast the event....sadly I'm just too far away.....

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  9. billieMay 26, 2009 at 4:45:00 PM EST

    The donkey portrait is one of those images that I had a sort of sense as I was taking pictures that it was going to be good - but when I opened the file on my desktop and saw it, I gasped. :) I love it! Part of the fun with the camera.

    Thanks to Sheaffer I got it out again!

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  10. BuddyMay 27, 2009 at 9:34:00 PM EST

    That last photo is stunning!

    XXOO

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  11. billieMay 27, 2009 at 10:57:00 PM EST

    Thanks, Buddy - it's my favorite since the winter "donkey buns" shot.

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  12. Janet RoperMay 28, 2009 at 10:58:00 PM EST

    Donkey parties are awesome!What a great party for Shaeffer!
    Harmony,
    Janet & Shiloh

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  13. billieMay 29, 2009 at 6:48:00 AM EST

    Thanks, Janet - it's great seeing you here!

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  14. AnonymousMay 30, 2009 at 11:20:00 PM EST

    Perfect! I especially love the portrait.

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  15. billieMay 31, 2009 at 8:02:00 AM EST

    Thanks! :)

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