Equine News in the Neighborhood!
On the bright side, rumor has it our neighbor will be renting his pasture to a horse (the owner will pay the rent of course)! I had been missing daily stop-by visits with Rosa-the-mare (who sadly was lost due to some equine malady). A new horsey neighbor will be a grand treat.
Two other horses at different homes developed abscessed feet. I mean, each horse has one lame foot. They are both on antibiotics, have wrapped hooves, and both have cast off their wrappings and are healing nicely.
I can empathize…. me-of-the-gimpy-foot too. It’s a neighborhood epidemic!
Bagging a Chicken!
Today I roasted a chicken that came bagged and fully seasoned. Instructions were to cut a slit to allow for expansion and bake for 2 hours.
Talk about SIMPLE! And the results were delicious. I hate to admit that because the bag-less version is to rinse, pat dry, oil, season, and baste. Maybe this bag thing is positive progress!
Tree Surgeon Mending
Our tree surgeon is also nicely recovering from having a tree fall on him some weeks ago. Country living is fraught with unexpected danger.
He is the fellow our community hires to trim trees along our road and sometimes to remove trees entirely (those threatening to fall on homes, etc.). He is always a wonder to watch traversing limbs at dizzying heights. We are just happy he is on the mend.
New Life in Town
‘Tis a university town (Lexington, Virginia) and school is back! Our downtown is alive and writhing again (I mean “thriving”). The kids are back at Virginia Military Institute and Washington and Lee University. Why is it they look younger every year? And now the local restaurants are packed as families come in to help all the young’uns get settled.
Horrible Harvey
Sending thoughts to my Texas blogger friends who so eloquently describe their own experiences with the monster storm, Harvey. I am so glad you are high and dry and thank you so much for your perspectives.
It has been an unendurable week for many in Texas but to see how millions are dealing with the aftermath is to understand the value of good neighbors, the ones who become heroes when they themselves least expect it.
Virginia Views 
Love your horsies and the rural vibe. Hope all is well with you~
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Glad you have new horsey neighbors to visit and your tree guy is recovering. Tree cutting and farming are the most dangerous professions – good that he wasn’t more seriously injured.
Living in a 5-college area, we’re experiencing the same deluge and yes, every year they seem more and more like large children! Ironically, when we were their age, we thought we were so mature, ha!
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Oh, how fun that you’ll have a new horsey neighbor! I think every horse I pass by catches my eye. They’re all so beautiful. Glad to hear that yours that have had hoof problems are improving.
Wow about the tree surgeon…that’s scary!
Prayers still for Texas and new ones that Irma will stay off the coast. It’s frightening to listen to the weather reports right now. We just have to remember that she’s far away and much can change…
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Wow, you covered a lot of ‘territory’ in this blog post, my friend. I like to ramble too sometimes so this one was right up my alley. How IS that gimpy foot coming along?
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Awww horses! That will “up” the neighborhood for sure! A good friend ran a horse farm for many years, boarding and breeding. She lost her last horse at age 33 last year. There comes a time when horses are too much work for aging bodies. Glad you can enjoy them without the care involved.
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Thanks Cindy! I am still “doctoring” the foot but seemingly on the mend (much like the horses here).
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You are living in an even busier college area than we are. In a way, our little town becomes reviatalized every September and the merchants are all gloriously happy.
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I share your love of horses Dianna. In fact we had two when we first moved here (Lucy and Martini) who lived to ripe old ages…. 28 for Martini and 32 for Rossi. We still miss them too.
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The gimpy foot is still slowing me down but I am determined to get past it…. no hiking or ice skating though. Thanks so much for asking.
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Horses, horses, horses! Actually our neighborhood was designed for them and in the beginning all of the residents here had horses. We had two of our own and took lessons and did some trail riding. Martini (who lived to 28 years old) was my girl and Lucy (who was 32 when she died) was a big draft horse that was Bill’s. At some point we stopped riding because it was either too hot, too cold, too buggy or we were all just too tired and the “girls” became lawn ornaments who we still loved to watch and treat. Lucy hated apples though, but loved watermelon rinds.
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Oh, I was so hoping you were all better by now. 😦 Keep your chin up, friend….or should I say keep your foot up??
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I love that! Lawn ornaments! Very expensive ones to be sure but beautiful.
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Oh, yes, the merchants’ storefronts all feature ‘Welcome back, students!’ banners. 😉
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It is storms like Harvey that means no kids will be named Harvey for a generation! Unbelievable.
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I enjoy hearing about the country living. I’ve heard a sore foot for a horse is very painful – glad they’re on the mend. And the tree guy – whoa – hope there’s special insurance for someone getting felled within his occupation. :-0
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I loved your post of ramblings. The two horses that board in the pasture next to us were taken away in the middle of August. They were gone several months last year. We hope they will return before long. They are our company and entertainment when we eat on the porch. Glad to hear your foot isn’t getting the better of you.
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Oh Dor. I love the chickens in a bag. I am having one for dinner tonight. You see, we really are related my W Virginia sister.
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Two white horses? Lucky you! When I was a kid, I firmly believed they were good luck. I still “stamp” white horses every time I see one. I’d be pretty busy around your place.
Tree trimmers are unsung heroes of communities. I’m glad yours is recovering, and that your foot is doing like wise. Functioning body parts are important!
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Stay safe as Irma heads northbound
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Thanks Cindy…. it’s wondeful to have friends who care. Keeping the chin and the foot up as per instructions. 🙂
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There do seem to be odd challenges to country living among humans and critters alike.
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Thanks Anne for your sweet comment. I know what you mean about horse friends who provide entertainment.
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Hahaha! I love being related to you via chickens in bags. 🙂
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I may have to look into cooking again! LOL
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