Winter on It's Way

Last week we had a gentleman stop out and ask us if we had room for one more. Unfortunately at this point, we don't. I'm still trying to figure out how to swing another mouth but don't see how we can. I guess that's why I'm pushing to do more fundraising even though we are a private sanctuary and not non-profit (yet). It's always a heartache for me to say no. Now is the time we should be stepping up and doing more but our finances say no more can come into the Sanctuary until we have a few things under control. Mike and I are the sole money makers for the Sanctuary and with the hospital bills from the past year piling up, we've had to put a stop on bringing anyone else in to retire. 

The upcoming playday may have to be rescheduled because of all the rain. I'm not going to complain about the rain! We haven't had any since July so I'm thankful and hopefully it'll make the pastures come back. We hopefully didn't over graze the big pasture. That's my biggest fear. 

Because of the rain, I had to put some of the "delicate flowers" into the barn. I think they were all ready to go in and get out of the cold and wind. I do need to make a few more temporary stalls so that everyone can get in out of the rain. Ok, so everyone can but I'd rather they be locked in instead of having the choice to stand in a runin shed. 

With all the rain, I had to put Mayhem in with the ponies. I think Tommy is loving the idea of pushing Mayhem around. He's been acting all macho since Mayhem was in there. But this morning when I went out to throw hay, Mayhem and Tommy were standing side by side. I'm not sure if Tommy was trying to intimidate Mayhem or what or if they are starting to be friends. It's hard to say with those darn ponies. I am happy that Mayhem is away from Rabbit. She was picking up some of Rabbit's bad habits. I don't like it that Rabbit is alone but maybe this way she'll soften a little. She's got such a tough outer shell. I think she was given a rough lot in life and never given the chance to be pampered. We'll see if I can crack that shell. I've been trying for three years now.

We have a lot of stuff to get done before the snow flies. I'm afraid that winter is just around the corner. I don't think that we'll have a very long fall. The weatherman is already talking about another cold snap. The farmers almanac said that we were going to have a bitterly cold winter. I think we are starting to see the beginnings of it already. Unfortunately, I'm not ready for it. And I'm afraid we might not have enough hay if we have to feed extra hay during all the bitter cold. I guess we'll just have to wait and see.

Mayhem