Saturday Slight

Nancy Wright, Marianne, Becky Reynolds and Debbie Love. 

Our mutual friend Becky (third from left) was back in town, so we invited her to join us for Friday night dinner last night. 

Before leaving the restaurant, we asked Corey, who had waited on us to snap a photo, so he did. 

Becky moved to Montana a couple of years ago, so it was good to do some catching up.  As usual, none of us were at a loss for words, so it was a fun reunion. 

The dinner topped off a fun, productive and even relaxing day where Mr. Lefty received lots of attention in preparation for next week's 4-H horse show. 

Terra gave him a bath, and in between bathing stages, my farrier John Fuller showed up to nail on a new set of shoes. 

Lefty also has a new fly sheet, which hopefully will keep him somewhat protected during these hot, dry July days from irritating skeeters, bugs and bees. 

We also hope he chooses to hold off on rubbing out any more of his hide---a lifelong problem.  When he doesn't rub, Lefty has a beautiful, shiny coat.  

Anyway, he seemed to enjoy every bit of attention, which also included a start on his clipping. 

It will be a busy week ahead as the 4-H'ers continue with the last-minute touches of preparing for their show.  

This year Terra will be participating in showmanship, Western equitation and trail class, so she has a lot to pack into her brain before next weekend.

Bill and Willie spent yesterday on the St. Joe River on another fishing outing.  As usual, twas late, the midnight hour, when they returned.  

And, my sisters and Maryann are participating in a horse show this week, so our Friday night numbers were lower than usual.   

We did learn from Debbie last night that she's very involved in a fundraiser today at the Sandpoint Senior Center.  It's an ice cream social, with profits being divided between the Senior Center and the Food Bank.  

So, if you're reading, and you're in town, and you like ice cream, they'll be dishing up from 3-5 this afternoon at the Center.  Both entities can always use more financial support, so, drop in if you can. 

It's another pretty Saturday morning here in the neighborhood and feeling like we'll have another scorcher today----all the more reason that ice cream during the late afternoon is a good idea. 

Happy Saturday to all. 

Yesterday, while driving back from my sisters' house, I ran across these cousins (McNall connections) visiting alongside the road.  So, I stopped and chatted.

During that short time, this small herd of white cattle appeared from the woods.  Turns out they are Shawn's (on the left), and they are known as Charolais.  

Quite a contrast from the usual black cows and calves I see when driving past that place.  Plus, they're pretty cute!

It was obvious that Shawn, who's going into the eighth grade, is quite proud of his herd.