News from the "galloping horse"

I was awoken by the sound of my phone this am around 7:30.

The stable owner had called to say they had been without power and to pray-pray-pray. NO-ONE could get out with the 20+ inches of snow and they needed more water for the horses, since the pump house was frozen again. It has been since last weekend that most of boarders were there. Seems most of the stable's boarders live in Portalnd proper, some 25 miles away, and suppliments are out.

I was assured that my mares had water...yesterday, before the power went out, they had removed the slushy ice and refilled the troughs. My mares and 3 others are the only "Pasture boarded" horses there. So while I am very happy they get to move around...they have outdoor water that freezes, in our 20 degree - weather. The owners and crew, have been checking the outdoor horses water troughs 3-4 times a day, admist all the other duites they normally have and all the newly cropping up ordeals.
I LOVE THEM SO MUCH for the peace of mind I derrive, not just in knowing that they do all they can, BUT>> Hearing from them<< !!! I was told that today, my mares would come into the barn for a break....I kinda thought maybe it would not happen, since there was so darned much to handle and do. At 4pm today, AGAIN, the Galloping Horse called me to say, " we have power again, got the buckets all filled inside...your mares spend 45 minutes romping and happy in the arena." They even had to plow the gate open with the heavy machinery! I am singing Praises ,and thanking GOD for them! They have been more than business..they have been family!

Last night at 11pm, I went to meet my man up the Oregon City hill on 5Th Avenue. We walked home together in the Wintry night after his double shift. He was in good spirits and it was nice to debrief while walking. Took some nighttime snowy pics.

We made it home in good time last eve and I snapped one..showing our "cat fence in" with ice.

This morning it was snowing so hard, it really was beautiful. Though things were dicey at the stable..all I could do was pray and be thankful for the Stable owners doing all they could to ensure our horses comfort, safety and food...the 3 things they care about most in the world!

Starting here, from our sidewalk in front of the house...the days pics. As my man and I walked him to the next wave of work..maybe even another double.ooou. Colorful homes in our neighborhood and porches and benches and chairs; once occupied in spring and summertime conditions. I also happened upon some lovley birds that found a meal of winter-apples, still on the tree's brantches. God takes care of His creation!
AND>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>we saw SANTA<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

Santa was helpful in diverting us from the danger of a downed powerlines, from a tree that had fallen. It's roots, as we passed safely, from above the damage. The trees are all heavy laden from ice then snow on top of that.