The "old man" after the rain
It’s a beautiful day today- almost fall like. Tonite, the weatherman said it will go down to the 40’s! I am not ready for autumnal temps just yet, but these past few days are a welcome respite from the oppressive heat and humidity we have had! It has truly been the dog days of August prior to this cold snap!
After the husband mowed around my vegetable garden yesterday, and watered it, we had some torrential downpours!! If you looked toward the forest, you could see the rain approaching in sections.The winds picked up and the clouds were huge, with booming thunder in the backround.
The horses thoroughly enjoyed the rain – they got a cooling bath, and it drove the flies away. Flies have been bad lately – and fly spray and masks can only do so much. The horses’ hooves are cracked from stamping so much- and they have welts all over from the nasty horseflies. This morning – they were greeting me in a better frame of mind! I could tell they were relaxed, clean, and hungry. We didn’t need to turn on the fans, or put those pesky masks on! The clover is in full bloom, so the “old Man” drools like an open water faucet! When he first saw the “water” in the feed bin, and the huge puddle outside the stall, the husband thought we had a leak in the new barn! He could not believe the “water” was the “old Man’s” clover flavored drool!!!
I hope the cool weather holds out thru Thursday. We have to move a truckload of stuff that day – and I hope it isn’t hot and muggy!! I am reopening a condensed version of my little antiques shoppe in a booth at a local antiques mall. Since moving here, and closing my other shop, I have been selling on eBay. It’s been fun, but this opportunity arose, and I miss having an actual shop! I will also enjoy getting most of the inventory out of the house!!! I’ll continue to sell on eBay, when our server allows the computer to work (!), but am going to enjoy being back in the public again.
A display in the old shop
I do miss that old shop - time to start anew!
August 12, 2008 at 9:57 am
So nice to wake up to a new story this morning. Yesterday was quite lovely here too. No rain for us so we are parched. All the best in your new shoppe, I wish I were closer to come take a peak.
August 13, 2008 at 2:24 pm
Oh how I love to go Antiquing!
August 13, 2008 at 10:54 pm
Your new shoppe plans sound exciting. I wish I could visit and meander around contemplating the history of the the things you have on display…and maybe finding a treasure I can’t live without.
The “Old Man” is beautiful. I’m glad he enjoyed the refreshing rain…shows he’s got good “horse sense”.
sorry…just couldn’t resist.
August 13, 2008 at 11:02 pm
What is your ebay addy?
August 13, 2008 at 11:13 pm
I’ve been hunting for an email address for you as I was going to respond to a comment you had made about tatting- its easy once you learn the basics but it’s hard to learn from books. I can shuttle tat but for the life of me, struggled with pictorial directions on how to needle tat. Apparently needletatting is easier.
August 14, 2008 at 6:57 am
You are lucky to have had some rain especially to chase the pesky flies. I feel for your horses what a rotten thing to have to deal with….mother nature! Can’t wait to see a picture or two of your new antique spot, best of luck you busy lady you!!!