Seven Gates Farm

Wonderfully Busy Saturday

Our mornings start early now with temperatures in the upper 90's.  The horses have started their evening turn-out when grazing is a lot cooler.  They're brought back in early the next morning for their grain and will stay inside during the day.  Their stalls have been cleaned with fresh shavings added, they have fresh water, and each horse has about 3 fans going all day.  Sometimes we make big "ice-cubes" to add to their water buckets.  Horses like cool water.  They're checked over when we bring them in from their overnight graze checking for any cuts or scraps that might have occurred.  We check their eyes for any puffiness and clean their hooves.  It's rare, but occasionally, we get one to come in with a swollen eye or scrap and wonder how in the world that happened.  Who knows.  We have other things to tend to while they eat their breakfast. Then we'll be back up here. 

Zinnias ~
These are definitely my all-time favorite annual.  They just bloom their little hearts out for me.  The butterflies just love them.  I get a nice bouquet all summer long.  These flowers make people smile. I had time while the horses were eating to drag the hose around and give all flower beds a little squirt this morning. 

I harvested all the squash and zucchini while I was out in the garden area.  I just can't believe the harvest from these this year.  I have cooked just about everything there is to cook with them.  So, now it's time to share with friends and neighbors. 

Once Ace finished his breakfast, it was time for his little workout which didn't go really well.  We all have our days, 2-legged or 4 ~ sometimes it just doesn't work.  Like Mother and daughter out at the riding ring some days.  Hope the neighbor's don't hear us ... urgggh!!!!

We got cleaned up.  I had time to run by the Farmers Market and see my back woods neighbors.  They have a certified organic farm and have a CSA ~ absolutely beautiful farm.  They just do everything so right, so beautiful, OMG!!  They set up at about 3, maybe 4, different locations on the weekends. Outrageous.

Daughter #1 worked the store this a.m. while me and daughter #2 did the work at home.  This one here took the afternoon shift.  We had a pretty good business day.  Seems everyone wants a hammock for Dad.  I hope he has good balance! I always want to meet the people who have the time to lay in one.  Everyone I know only lie down when they sleep at night. 

That was my day. It really was good.  Good-night little friends - Debi