Always an Adventure

This morning we woke at what seemed the crack of dawn with the time change to meet a buyer. A farmer from Maryland drove the distance to purchase the last of our remaining piglets. I find it intriguing to have conversations with others that have the same interests and goals. Many of our customers do, so it's always a pleasant time. 

After he left I was able to drag farmer hubby away from the farm for a trip to Tractor Supply.  I guess it was the place for farmers to be early on a Sunday morning as the store was busy. Of course we don't just get what we need and get out of there. We strolled through the store to check out the chicks, homesteading magazines and newly stocked spring items. 

While there, we ran into a man and his daughter that are members in our 4-H Horse Club. I had spoken to them at our meetings a few times, my son showed with them at the fair and I had seen them both at the school. We got talking about horses and the kids. He mentioned a horse for sale that would be a good barrel racing candidate for our son. His daughter had ridden the horse and leased another there. She rode horses at this farm daily. Then he asked if we wanted to go. Sure, why not?

We followed him out to a magnificent horse farm. My definition of magnificent comes with the requirement of a quality built barn on the premises... I'm kind of a barn snob. The farm had hundreds of acres with a few rental houses.  

After showing us the cute little mare, he took us out on the gator so we could find the other horses. 

My view from the back of the gator.

Found them at one of the far pastures.

Getting closer

And here they are. 

We spent two hours there and could have easily stayed longer. But the work back at the farm was calling.

It's true what they say about this area...you never meet a stranger.