Sheldon the tortoise

I posted a blog post before heading to town around 9:30. I underwent an ECG, was hooked up to a Holter monitor, and then sent on my way. On the route to deliver some clothes to a lady, I picked up an iced coffee and a poppy seed muffin. Back at the ranch, S was off to Matt's to prepare the area for moving the trailer for the chicken coop. Next, I tackled accounting and submitted my monthly invoice and paint order. I was applying the fifth and final coat of black stain on the tabletop when he returned.

2 cute Renn videos I forgot to share

wait till the end to see her clap :)

We enjoyed a leftover steak for lunch, which was delicious as expected. S was on the phone with Jarrod when I noticed the fox crossing the paddock closer to the north side of the house. He ended the call, took a shot at the fox but missed again. Britt and her pets came out shortly after. Together, we caught the horses and went for an hour-long ride. It was a blustery, high of only 18 kinda day. S left after 1 PM to assist at the rodeo grounds once more. Post-ride, B trimmed Roo while I cleaned Switch's front hooves and applied a new hoof putty to address her white line disease.

After 3 PM, I stopped for a snack and to update the blog. In the meantime, B continued with more horse-related tasks. Around that time, a fox showed up in the middle paddock, prompting Cooper to give chase. This caused worry for B, who had been previously content to let the fox remain. Following B's departure at 4:30, I administered a cartrophen shot to Harley before her dinner.

Aislyn on her zoo field trip where she met a tortoise named Sheldon. She had her Mom take a photo with him to send to Uncle Sheldon XOXO

I completed work on yesterday's blog and caught up with other tasks today. Indoor plant care was next on the agenda. Excitingly, three of my four orchids are sprouting flower stems! Sheldon came back from his rodeo work and beers at 6:30, just in time for the big Oilers vs. Stars game. The bison short ribs I prepared in the instant pot turned out tender and delicious, having been cooked in pickle juice.

Britt came over to deliver some plants and artwork that Dave had retrieved during the BBQ pickup earlier today. A heartfelt thank you to Britt and Dave for helping Shaina with her hectic move. We caught the last period of the game in bed, and although he was let down, the Oilers emerged victorious. Following that, we tuned in to another episode of the cancer webinar.