Since we moved here, the small pond at the BVS Equestrian Center has been nothing more than a hole in the ground. When I drove down there Thursday, I was quite surprised to see a real pond—full of water. Of course, I shouldn't have been surprised. We have had quite a lot of rain this winter. All our trails are still slick and there are small sections of the walking paths at the Cub Lake recreation area that remain under water.
The Husband has had his share of frustration with the wet trails. A couple of days ago, he took the chestnut out for a trail ride and ventured off the valley floor. Unfortunately, at the end of a steep grade, Lancer hit one of those slick spots and, after a brief slide, ended up standing three-legged with a scraped hind leg. After being hand-walked for about half-an-hour to the Equestrian Center, where The Husband hosed off the leg with warm water, Lancer was ready to go again. After a couple of days off, I'm happy to report that neither is the worse for wear.
We have been enjoying a long, lovely stretch of sunny weather, but this week the forecast includes rain. Not much snow this winter, but plenty of the wet stuff. It may be a few months before I start doing part of my walking down at Cub Lake.
We have a pond in our garden and this morning I noticed that the frogs have come out of hibernation and have immediately started to mate. It seems very early and is after just a couple of days of sunshine at the weekend, I just hope it's not too early!
ReplyDeleteColin - While I have enjoyed the sunshine and warm weather, sometimes a false spring creates havoc, doesn't it? I hope the frogs are not too early. Here, our daffodils seem to be ahead of themselves. They have sent up shoots and now we have a forecast of snow in the next couple of days.
ReplyDeleteSevere weather has beaten down a good portion of the mainland this year. I think everyone is ready for a change. There are no signs of spring here and the temperatures now are in the low 20s and high teens. As it gets darker, the temps get lower. On a positive note, I think we appreciate the good weather more when it arrives.
ReplyDeleteKen - Hearty agreement from me. This is a spring that will be met with sighs of relief and "Hurrahs" from many. I feel sorry for all those who have been through a truly brutal winter. Our rain and bogs are nothing compared to what you have been through.
ReplyDeleteWe had one heck of a storm yesterday; had ponds everywhere! I'll be ready when spring hits.
ReplyDeleteSteve - Uh, Oh. I hope this one does not last long for you guys. Ours is supposed to come in around midnight tonight. I think Ken got it right when he said that this spring will be deeply appreciated.
ReplyDeleteAnita, don't go traipsing around in that mud. We might have to endure a few days without you as The Husband works to break the suction and get you out of the mud! :)
ReplyDeletePaul - Good grief, I had not thought of the humiliation you describe. No possility now that I am taking any chances.
ReplyDeleteScrapes and bruises [and any hurt egos] must have healed by now, hopefully. What a lovely looking pond!
ReplyDeleteAnil - Thanks for dropping by. The little pond has been a particular treat for me, since I had begun to wonder if it ever actually held water.
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