Monthly Archives: February 2023

The night photos are from the Babylon, Chaos, & Muses Parade. The day photos are from Endymion. Photos by Michelle Duplichien. Borders & watermarks added. Thank you, Michelle! Rabbit Hole Uptown Messenger: Rolling tonight: Watch the weather ahead of Babylon, Chaos and Muses, February 16, 2023Mid-City Messenger: Here’s what you need to know before EndymionContinue reading “Mardi Gras Parade Horses, Guest Photos”

Explanation. We have a horse on stall rest following colic surgery. This has taken over the blog. Mostly. [Begin] Eighth week post surgeryTwo weeks at clinic DONEFour weeks of at-home stall rest DONEOne week of paddock rest DONEStarting week 2 of four weeks of paddock restStill to go, four weeks pasture rest Everyone is fine.Continue reading “Stall Rest Chronicles 20 Feb, Minor Mishap”

Explanation. We have a horse on stall rest following colic surgery. This has taken over the blog. Mostly. [Begin] Finishing week 7 post surgeryFinishing week 1 of paddock rest … and as soon as I brag on Rodney, he makes a liar out of me. Or does he? In yesterday’s post, I said that RodneyContinue reading “Stall Rest Chronicles 19 Feb, Watching Rodney”

Explanation. We have a horse on stall rest following colic surgery. This has taken over the blog. Mostly. [Begin] Week 7 post surgeryWeek 1 of paddock rest One of the the daily activities around here is to give Rodney time out in the pasture. Fortunately (!!), he chooses to stay in sight of the barnContinue reading “Stall Rest Chronicles 18 Feb, Listening To Milton”

Explanation. We have a horse on stall rest following colic surgery. This has taken over the blog. Mostly. [Begin] Week 7 post surgeryWeek 1 of paddock rest This adventure manages to be both stressful and boring. A delightful combination. In Other News Treating myself to lectures as well as books. “Milton’s rehab has involved aContinue reading “Stall Rest Chronicles 17 Feb”

Dogs are doing well. Rose is still a sausage, but more of a summer sausage, less of an overstuffed bratwurst. Jas has developed bit of a wobble. We’ve bought a sling to steady her up & down the ramp to the outside. Yes, we built a ramp. Not our first Basset Hound. Not our firstContinue reading “Dog Update, Wherein Jasmine Pursues Her Calling As Sanitation Supervisor”

Explanation. We have a horse on stall rest following colic surgery. This has taken over the blog. [Begin] Week 7 post surgeryWeek 1 of paddock rest Sent weekly photo to vet. Got the thumbs up. Vet asked us to feel along the incision for soft spots, which might indicate a possible hernia. In-house medical advisorContinue reading “Stall Rest Chronicles 15 Feb, with Photo Poll”