It was a crazy warm day today. I did the barn work early, turning the horses out while it was still dark. It was so balmy, they were quite happy to mosey out into the gloom, which quickly lifted as the sun came up.
Then, we were off to Chesterfield for Harry to have sinus surgery. I was forbidden to blog about this, but he has relented, now that it has happened. Anyway, all went well. I was not allowed into the building, so I waited in the car in the parking lot. To my surprise, Corinne arrived with a bag full of treats to sustain me! So, despite the stress, I had a fun morning. For Harry, it was not much fun, but now he is home and on the road to recovery. It will be a difficult weekend, but we will see the doctor on Monday morning, and this was a necessary procedure.
As soon as we got home, we went out onto the porch, which was lovely and warm. Harry has to keep his head higher than his heart until Monday, but that will not be as complicated as we had expected.
Roscoe enjoyed hanging out on the porch, too, finding a sunbeam and standing by in case he is needed for nursing care.
The horses stayed out as the sun got low.
While I waited for the horses to come up to the barn, I fed the cats. Marmalade is getting braver. It’s difficult to tell those two orange boys apart sometimes.
Marmalade 
Tom Morris
I have changed Harry’s nose bandage a few times, and he is very brave about all of it.
Time for a change! (Gross Book picture) 
Watching TV, and Weedy keeping an eye on him
The half moon was beautiful in the evening sky.
Closer to home, the prairie fire crab apples are still hanging on.
Out in Montana, it snowed last night. Rainy and Honey had their first snow day.
Rainy grazes through the snow 
Honey follows Rainy’s example 
Beautiful mule 
October in Montana 
Montana herd
Stay safe, stay well. Wear your mask, keep your distance, stay sane.
Best wishes to Harry for a speedy recovery. Looks like he has a pack for of fine nurses.
Poor Harry. He’s so lucky to have you and the animals to look after him.
This has been a medical year for Harry. Good thing we horse women are handy with bandages.
What a sport you are, Harry! We get the whole story including bandage changing. This ought to be a snap after the femur episode. Hope so!
Certainly you are surrounded by vigilant and loving care. Enough of these hospital visits for a very long time I wish for you both! On to winter, fires in the fireplace with warm drinks, good meals, and good books. Rainy is beautiful.