This is out Thanksgiving weekend, and we are busy here getting ready for winter. Tomorrow will be setting up for weaning , but as there is so much going on, with family dinners, and I have an early appt with my rheumatologist on Tuesday I decided to wait till next weekend when I will be home more , and actually Martin will be home next Monday as well to help out if things get goofy. Am I worrying too much? probably but I learned a long time ago to trust my instincts. They are not always right on the money but if it "feels " like a bad idea, I assume it is . Still we can get the pens set up and get things ready , and I will have help tomorrow to do this so...
And help I do need, my left arm is in pretty rough shape (hence the appt with rheumatologist ) severe arthritis in the elbow as a result of a fall, and I have recently been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis as well, so off to see the wizard, so to speak! Though on the upside, I learned a new trick due to my sore arm. I needed to take a salt block out to the cows, they weigh about 50 lbs and are awkward as heck! I was standing looking at it thinking I needed to either wait for help, or it was gonna hurt! then it occurred to me that the block would fit nicely into an empty mineral pail, I rolled it in and viola! I had a handle! was able to lift and carry it with my good arm! Necessity is truly the mother of invention!
Anyhow, on to the pictures !
a little gold and green
Might have to change his name to shotgun! seems to be his seat of choice!
the road to the field
heading back home
a glimpse of the lake
the stack yard,and "retirement are for old equipment "
the view from my deck
my driveway.
There you go, we have good weather still, not super hot, but pretty nice for fall here in Alberta . Hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving and is mindful of all of the blessings life brings. And as always my friends, Stay safe!
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Happy Thanksgiving your photos are beautiful it sure is pretty in Alberta this year.
I am so sorry about the RA diagnosis my cousin has that, you are the toughest girl I know you will be OK. HUG
Love the name Shotgun:) very cute.
Take care my friend. HUGS B
There's gold in them there pictures. You know, I'm convinced that some of the highest souls (or old souls as some people call them), meaning people nearing the completion of their spiritual evolution, have R.A. It takes a strong spirit to push through the pain, and most of the people I've known who battled the disease were definitely close to being godly. You always carry yourself and what you say with care. It's a bummer that you can't be rewarded for your good character with good health. You deserve better.
What a beautiful view from your deck! So sorry about the RA, just be careful in what you do. I always hated weaning, the crying and carrying on! The last foal I weaned, I took her to a neighbor's barn for a month. Brought her home and her mama went berserk...never was able to put them together ever.
Happy Thanksgiving to you.
SUch beauty and color on that road , looks like a beautiful road to travel at the moment !
Friend, I do believe you live in some of the prettiest country. Must do your heart good to soak in that view from your deck. The leaves are outstanding!
I'm so sorry to hear about the RA too. So rough. Hoping your rheumatologist is knowledgeable and kind. I'll be thinking of you this week.
Thanks for your kind and thoughtful words ladies. Yes I will be OK, its just another hill to climb. and my rheumatologist is a good one and kind Cheyenne, I have seen him off and on over the years and Dr Skeith is one of the best I am told
Fall is so pretty were you live.
Your place is so beautiful this time of the year. Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving, dear Fern.
I count you amongst my blessings.
I'm struggling with joint pain, too. Hand, shoulder, back.. BAH. Sucks, to be getting old.
Hope your doctors can ease your pain, you have so much to deal with in your life, RA just isn't fair.
Then again, no-one ever did say life would be fair...
We are having a very strange fall, not complaining, it's been warm and sunny and gorgeous here. BUT, the tree colours haven't done much at all.
Love to my Johnny!!
And to you, wonder woman.
Wow, you live in a pretty area!! Sorry to hear you are hurting. Modifications are key, and allow us to keep on doing the things we love (within reason). I learned a long time ago when I was injured, sometimes you have to swallow your pride and know when to ask for help. Doesn't make it any easier tho... Hoping you find some relief, and solace in the beauty that surrounds you.
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