HORSES AIN'T CHEAP!!

On Thursday, Nov. 4, my 25yo mare, Briar, had another enlarged ovary episode. She had her first one over a year ago. Looks like an ultrasound is in order to try and figure out what is causing it to happen. So this call to vet resulted in the following expenses: an afterhours trip charge, tranquilizer, rectal exam, and a banamine shot for the ovary. Then as we were wrapping up I discovered a gash on her forehead that was hidden by her forelock. That required a little more tranquilizer, shaving the area, a local, some topical antibiotic, and 8 stitches. Oh yeah, during the initial exam it was discovered she was slightly dehydrated and has some sand in her digestive system. So now, she is on banamine for 3 days (2 days to go), antibiotics for 5 days (4 days to go), a bran mash with psyllium (for sand removal) and electrolytes twice a day (for 3-5 days). She also gets supplemental feed in the mash to entice her to eat it.

How much did all this cost me? My guess is $200-$300 for the vet visit. Oh yeah, I spent $75 at the feed store for supplemental feed, psyllium, and electrolytes (for 2 horses). Let us not forget the $5 for 5# of bulk wheat bran for the mash.

Like I said - Horses ain't cheap!

Update - Called clinic about the cost of the vet visit. They said "$455.50". OMG!! I so hope there is a mistake.

BILLBOARD MESSAGE

So I passed a billboard outside of a church today. It said (hope I have this correct) "FEED YOUR FAITH AND DOUBT WILL STARVE". Makes sense to me and I think this applies to any faith; Protestant, Catholic, Muslim, Jewish, etc. What do you think?

OH MY GOODNESS!!!!

I had not realized just how long it has been since I posted anything here (December 2008). I hope to change that lack of posting. I will make no guarantees, only that I will try.

What have I been up to all this time? Just living and trying to get done what needs to be done. I have not always succeeded in the doing department. That is taking some effort to accomplish. I have a new group of friends because I have gotten back to my knitting. I wish I had not let this particular activity languish for as long as it has. I really enjoy it and find it very relaxing. I have not given up my old friends. I have an old friend where we have been trying to get-together at least once a month. I have a few others where I need to reconnect.

Work continues on. It has become a bit hectic in the last six months or so. Before that it was just busy.

The critters are all doing OK. I did have to body clip Ichabod, my llama, a month or so ago. He has all this wool and it was making him too hot. I did some pen rebuilding and need to do a little tweaking. Once that is done I can move Ande back into his pen.

I am in an advanced bell choir group. We have been working on a piece for an August 15 play date. We should have no problem. I am also continuing with my pottery. I really enjoy it and find it to be a Zen type activity. I know my throwing has improved. I do need to push myself a bit more and try to get things done a little faster. That will come.

I believe that is all for now. Hopefully, I will post again soon and not around a year and a half from now. Till later

TWILIGHT TEST

Stolen from PofN, who stole it from Wyntermoon.




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BIRDS AND THANKSGIVING

Yes, I am still around and alive. At least the last time I checked I was alive. I have no excuse for not doing any posts all this time. So on that note here is a new post:

Thanksgiving morning I was outside collecting the food bowls for the outside/feral kitties. I was standing there enjoying the day, when I noticed a small noise. It was a soft "tic, tic". I started looking around trying to figure out what was making the noise. At first, I thought it was a rain drop or two. No, it was not that. Then I noticed the items twirling down from above. What was coming down was this:



So I started to look up into the tree that I was under. What I saw was this:

















At first I thought these little guys were English Sparrows. I was finally able to get a good look at one of them. They were House Finches. They were busy eating the seeds on the tree. What was making the noise were the seeds that were knocked loose or the little wing part that was discarded. It was a delightful part of Thanksgiving morning.

BIRD WATCHING CONTINUES

So not only have I seen white pelicans today but I also saw a turkey vulture. It was riding the air currents and checking out the landscape for a meal. A bit on the ugly side to look at but very graceful birds. Along the bird watching lines, I saw a red-tailed hawk being harrassed a couple of days ago by a smaller bird because it dared to soar too close to its territory. All of these observations have been made from my office window in a high-rise building on the west side of the metro area.

PELICAN(S) ARE BACK

So this morning started off with one pelican hunting for something to eat on the retention pond at work. It ended up with a total of five swimming around together checking the pond for munchies. It was cool to watch them. When you have more than one looking for food, they look like they swim in formation. It has been an enjoyable morning of bird watching.

White pelican

For the second time in about a week I have seen a white pelican on the retention pond where I work. The first time, about a week ago, I happened to see the bird gliding in for a landing. It was an awesome site, this big white bird with a nine-foot wingspan gliding in so elegantly and gracefully for a landing on the water. I missed it landing this time. Both times it has gone about looking for something to eat. Not sure there are any fish in the retention pond but it sure is checking it out. Wish I had a camera so I could get a pic. I will probably need my 35mm. Not sure my digital can get in close enough.