Hello, out there!!!!Been about a month since I wrote anything...writer's block and too busy! LOL!! Finally, some cold weather...was ready for some cool weather...tired of being too warm..will want that hotness in the dead of winter, for sure.
I worked on the barn today, plugging up the holes in the stalls so wind won't blow thru too bad. In Texas, you want holes in the summer for the breezes to keep them cool. But winter is a different story. As long as a horse is out of the wind and not in the rain, it doesn't need much in the way of shelter. If it is warm enough for me, it is ok for the horse. Plywood is high in cost in the stores..a real demand for plywood as it is going to the hurricane-hit areas.
Finally found a supply of hay for the winter and early spring for my seven horses. Found some really good alfalfa hay in my sister's little town, so when I go to get that hay, I get the added bonus of getting to visit with her and her family, too. I contracted to buy 200 more square bales of coastal bermuda grass hay, also. That and the alfalfa hay should get us through the winter. Found some hay not far from me, near Waco. My oldest son, Jimmy, found me more hay from his friend near Bremond ,who will bring me hay when he comes to Waco, which is pretty often. Now just have to work harder to pay for it!!!
The north wind has really blown hard today...gusting to 40 mph. It has finally laid some, but still windy. Going to be freezing tonight...our first real freeze. I am going to go out and make sure all the water faucets are covered and so on.
Had to dig out the cold weather clothing! Got only a few rain sprinkles today..maybe twenty drops! We need rain so badly!Also I am going to look for the electric blanket!!! Stay warm tonight!
