The sun tried to show its face this morning, albeit very briefly. The mornings are much darker now. I am usually up and around by the time it appears.
This was my view from the feed container while I was getting everyone’s breakfasts. Not too shoddy, I think.
The sheep are always first to eat, for obvious reasons. The main one being they follow me zombie-like, trying to trip me up and the steal the buckets if I try to feed anyone else instead. So it is better to get them shut in their shed, eating out of their bowls, with Lambie in his Private Dining Room (because he can’t share and gets upset if asked) and out of my way. That way peace can reign.
The light was especially lovely this morning. I appreciated it very much.
After the sheep are fed, then it is the Shetland ponies and then the old horses and ponies in their field That is the order, with the odd duck in between. They never stop saying they have no food.
As you can see, everyone’s coats are getting thicker and ready for the real weather that will come soon.
Also, you may notice, everyone is very fat. I am not too concerned about this as I am going to follow a no-rug, stay outside policy for all, if I possibly can. I expect I will last a minute with this lot and will be lugging rugs and putting them on everyone the minute the weather turns. I always say I won’t and I always end up doing it.
But I must also remember that everyone is fat and built for this environment.
The autumn light on the dog-walk was special. This is the time of year for impressive skies. I do secretly love autumn the most. It is when I think the most, which is probably not wise and mostly about rugs!
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Very beautiful photos today!
Thank you. Its the light.
Although there is a reason that your beloved equines have Shetland or Icelandic in their names you would have to be a hard-hearted b*gger not to want to make sure the oldies are properly protected when the nastiest weather comes in.
PS: You don’t have to reply to all my inane comments, not unless you really WANT to. To be honest, your replies are more special when they only happen occasionally.
Beautiful. Loving the sky/birds on the wire.
Beautiful light! Great photos!
Autumn is a great time to contemplate things. After one deals with screaming critters who are “starving” – Kitten Sisters start at 5am now. Love how the light has changed. As for rugs or not – that is your heart talking and that is a great thing.
Monster was licking my eyebrows at 7 a.m!
Yes but did he lick your eyelid up when you were asleep? Or your armpit?
Eyebrows.
Yes, the light is very beautiful this time of year, our pony is staring to get her winter coat as well, even in more temperate New Jersey,
Love the four birds on a wire!
I realize how much I miss when I don’t read your blog. Time to change my routine. The light, birds, critters bring me such joy!
Thank you x