Bring on the Olympics

Flashback: Riding in the hitch wagon

Looking forward to spring and a ride up high in the hitch wagon.

I'm sure Jack is ready to pull it.

Richard learns to drive Jack

Still no snow

We'll just keep driving Jack in the fore cart.

"Clyde itch" after initial treament

We clipped the hair and then applied a "milk shake" like mixture

of sulfur powder and mineral oil.

"Clyde itch" can be a .....................

Also known as "Pastern Dermatitis" is common in Clydesdales.

Starts as a infection, but progresses to an auto-immune response.

Flashback: It was a honey of a year

Dorothy is now sold out of her honey.

It was a great season for the sweet stuff.

The small sampler size was a real hit.

No snow but.......................

We're still having fun.

We put aside the sleigh and rolled out the fore cart.

New camera lens

I have a new camera lens which should be good for recording life at the farm.

Fun on the sleigh hills at CVF

Cold, clear but sunny in January at CVF

Flashback: Sleigh riding at CVF

There are lots of hills to enjoy the winter weather.

Anne's first trip in a one-horse open sleigh

It was a cold, clear morning but Jack was up to the task.

Flashback: Winters with snow

So far this winter I have not used the blower on the tractor.

Only been out with the cutter twice.

Happy New Year