Friday fun

John Fuller is  coming this morning.  He hasn't been here for three months, and Lily's shoes sound like it.  They clang with just about every step she takes.  She also has a hole in the side of her hoof.  That appeared over the past few weeks.  

Of course, it may have been there longer, but mud-caked hooves can hide a lot.  I don't think it's anything to worry about because it's not where John nails the shoes.

Lily's shoeing comes at a good time for future events cuz Laurie will be riding her in the Spots of Fun Show, just three weeks from now.  She should be adjusted to them, and her feet won't be too long.

It's a beautiful day for horse shoeing and for lawn work.  Bill brought me a young maple tree and a wild rose from the Farmer's Market the other night, so I'm hoping to get them in the ground today.  

I'm also hoping to get the rest of the lawn mowed cuz Annie's coming tonight.  She  has requested that we find a sports bar with big television screens so we can watch the USA take on Ghana tomorrow in the World Cup Soccer Tournament.  I've done my assignment, so we'll probably enjoy the game over lunch.  GO USA!

With the weather being nice and getting better, I'll probably also drag out Big Blue from the storage shed in preparation for another summer of Big Blue adventures.  For those, not in the know, Big Blue is our behind-the-barnyard, blow-up swimming pool, which Bill gave me last year as a gift.

The learning curve on filling such a pool was steep and deep (with flowing water, that is). . 

Twice I filled it (takes an entire day) only to have it collapse with oceans of water flowing throughout the area west of the barn.  We don't need oceans this year to add to the standing water which refuses to go away.

So, I'm hoping I've learned the proper way to fill Big Blue and that our Oden Water bill won't be too high.  Once that's done, we can invite Bert Wood's cows to come and watch while we enjoy our hot-afternoon refreshment.  

Ah, summer.  Nice to have it finally.  

A special thanks to Janis this morning.  Your talents and thoughtfulness are so touching.  Your artwork has a place of honor and will be cherished forever.

Happy Friday to all.