Poor Axe lost a shoe. I'm not sure if she lost it in the paddock, in her stall or while I was riding last night. I'd like to think it was while I was riding, so I won't feel so bad about riding her on her bare tender toes-y. I discovered it's loss after I was done & cleaning her feet. I took a steel rake around the indoor 2 laps to no avail, fished in her stall with a pitch fork, and looked out in the paddock (it was getting dark).
I called the blacksmith, who never answers his phone because he's constantly pestered by people (like me) who want (well, other people demand) instant service. So until I show up at the farm & there's a new shoe in place, I won't be riding. Which is kind of crappy for poor Axe who needs her exercise. I can walk her around the indoor. I can also probably duct tape her hoof. Hooves tend to crumble if not shod (unless your horse is used to shoe-less) and walking across rough surfaces.
She's such a good pony.
I also got Mr. Lawnmower started last night after picking up/raking most of the willow branch mess in my yard. He was a bit reluctant, but with some prayers to the gas-powered equipment gods, he gave a healthy cough of white smoke and sputtered to life. The grass adjacent to my patio had gotten taller than Chicken.
I asked Deb to order these for me thru the Needlework Show:
This is "Sampler of Steeds" by Arelate Studios. Just some funny equines.
This Is "WhistleJacket" by Scarlet Quince. It would be awesome if I could somehow convert this to a black horse! The description notes that the background is stitched and it calls for 87 colors! I think I'd use a hand dyed fabric myself and call it a day.
This is "E Davis" sampler by The Linen Sampler. My best friend's name is E* Davis. She lives in a hip-roofed colonial- so I thought this would be fun to stitch for her.
4 comments:
87 Colors! You are just looking for trouble girl. It's gorgeous and I can't wait to see you stitch it after converting all the colors to shades of black of course.
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This one will probably remain on the shelf for a VERY long time! It was kind of a case of "see it- buy it because you'll never see it again". I'll start it when I retire- yeah- that's the ticket!
You get to retire! I wish I could. I'll be out there with my walker planting plants.
Love your new choices, but whistlejacket looks like a bit much to me, maybe there is a program that would change the colors for you. I just saw on the Yarn Harlot blog that someone had come up with a program that will show you what pattern an overdyed yarn will give you when you knit it either flat or on circular needles, so maybe there is a xs program that will help you, just do some sleuthing. Missed seeing everyone Thurs. and will miss you next Thursday also.
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