Emergency Dash to Town

We fed our last bale of hay to the horses this morning – because of the harsh weather over the past few days, we used more than we’d anticipated.

This morning I jumped into the van, having checked there was a good supply of hay in town first, only to find again that the van was dead.  The battery.  So, once jump-started, off I hobbled, equipped with jump-leads just in case!

My first stop in town was the garage who kindly checked the battery and replaced it.  I even got to see my old car – the one that died in England a few months’ back when I was visiting my mother. It is still lives at the garage with its undiagnosed mystery problems. *** sigh ***.

Then off to the hay merchants.

I waited in a queue gazing at my quarry.

It was very cold.

The van was filled to the brim with the request of “as many as you can, please”. I got 18 bales.  Happy days.

Feeling much relieved, and far better equipped for this winter weather, I drove home, stopping to take a photo of Whiteness Voe looking stunning.

Definitely an equine version of a pot of gold in my van.

With a nasty snow-storm on the way, we got home safely and I am having a nice well-earned cup of tea.

Phew!

8 thoughts on “Emergency Dash to Town

  1. Dona

    “Dash” to town is quite a drive from your house! What a challenge on those roads. Beautiful photos & interesting hay bales. Ours are twice as high & very green from Alfalfa. Lucky horses Having you for a mom! Glad you were able to get a battery & stay safe.

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  2. Sam

    “Dash” might be a dangerous move with that storm approaching. Glad you made it to town and back home safely. Any thoughts on your car’s issues?

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    1. Frances Post author

      Apparently it might be the computer brain. I honestly don’t mind. The Toyota garage are doing their utmost best. It is under warranty so there will be no bill. I could not ask for more.

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  3. darby callahan

    I had to have my car battery unexpectedly replaced as well. now feeling relieved. what a stunning photo! are you experiencing shortages of hay on Shetland, we are here in the Eastern US.

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  4. Jayne

    Winter feed must be a constant worry, given all of it has to be brought onto the island in the first place. Well done for getting stocked up.

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