At last I have worked out who I am. I am a Shetland pony servant. It is official.
I led the Old Ladies into the big field as these days there is probably more grass than around the house.
Vitamin was not impressed.
But Fivla, bless her, set off to go and stare at the horses (she has a not-very-secret crush on Haakon and Iacs).
Vitamin watched Fivla go and followed me back to the gate in disgust.
I left them to it and hoped Vitamin would find some grass and settle in her new field.
Then I went with my bucket to poo-pick the Minions’ field because I hadn’t managed it yesterday in a Force 10 .
Once finished, I sat on a rock and was “appreciated” or eaten, depending on your perspective.
A little later, I returned to see if Fivla and Vitamin had moved off, only to find Fivla had taken up residence in the sheep shed…..
…. while Vitamin was grazing close by. I threw them both a Turriefield swede.
The swedes were appreciated.
And then the Old Ladies said they hated living in a field full of new grass and could they come back to mooch around the house. I gave in, opened the gate and that was that. I tried, I failed and they are content.
Hee, hee! I think that the motto of all animals with four as opposed to two feet is, ‘We have two extra feet; we rule!’
Last night my husband fell over a cat scratching post. After I got him settled with ice packs & words of comfort, I had to spend time getting all the four foot family calmed down from the cacaphony that Bill had created. There is no doubt: They are in charge. My place is to meet all their needs & desires.
Yes, you understand, please send chocolate!
I’m sure they love you really.
Francis, although servile, you are truly loved. I have a similar relationship with a small rescue dog. I care for him, and he lovingly acknowledges my attention and efforts, exerting an amazing level of loving control over the ebb and flow of our life together, and our lives go on. My loving best to you all, two and four legged, as you too work out life together.
I am not at all surprised that you find yourself slave and servant to all the four-legs who share your world.
I am surprised that it has taken you so long to realise that :-}