But there's also the sweet smell of the hay, the warmth of the barn, and the secure feeling of knowing you are prepared for winter and your horses will have full bellies.
So, when Leslie offered me 90 bales of hay free of charge as a thank you for a couple of things I'd helped her with, not only did I accept, I went along with Tim and his son-in-law, Brandon (who lives on the property) to go get it!
We took two trucks and wagons, plus me in the lead to show them how to get there. (It is easy to get turned around as Les is way out in the hinterlands.)
Brandon's truck and wagon, ready to go.
Leslie gives us a gander at the hay - first cutting grass which is what we prefer!
It was a tight squeeze in the barn for Brandon's wagon; even tighter for Tim's.
Leslie pointed out which bales she wanted us to take, and the guys got to work. Brandon walked on top of the stored hay and threw the bales to Tim who stacked them on the truck.
Now we're ready for days like this!
Dolly, Lisa, and Abby, January, 2013.
