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George McGovern

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Fri Feb 13, 2026, 05:50 AM Feb 13

Friday -- Horses, Pete Pt. 2 and Around The Farm, today including a visit from our Boxer grand-dog Pepper. [View all]

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Meanwhile, back at the old farm —
Pete got into mischief from time to time.


Had a goofy way about him.

He was a lazy grazer.

Handsome fella.

He learned about a saddle.

Rode often with Mom.

And Pete gave our friend Maggie a very good ride one great day.

When we moved to this new farm Maddie arrived first. Pete boarded with
friends and under Laurie's tutelage, taught a young man how to ride.

At summer's end Laurie brought her guy home. He and Maddie were
glad to see each other.

A neighbor girl befriended him. Per her request Pete gave her a nice ride.


No doubt, they'll pick back up come warm weather.
Around The Farm—
Pepper came to stay a few overnights. As usual she was a big help. (NOT!)

Building a wall, Laurie used her bailing-twine method in lieu of two more hands.

It's a tried and true, time-tested process.


My wife is good at screwing around.

Invaluable piece of equipment.

As is her battery-powered Dewalt.


But what about Pepper? She was well-behaved.
Sniffing the recycle bin. (It did not topple over.)

Shadow tolerates her.

Pepper's come to like it here.


And even has her own bed away from home.

Thanks for dropping in. See ya next week.

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Beautiful and fun. Easterncedar Feb 13 #1
All around it is Easterncedar. Thank You! George McGovern Feb 13 #5
Looks like Pete has quite the sense of humor SheltieLover Feb 13 #2
Yw! He does SheltieLover. Ty! George McGovern Feb 13 #6
I love horses. And horseback riding therapy has been amazing for my special-needs son DeeDeeNY Feb 13 #3
You're welcome DeeDeeNY. My wife has worked with riding therapy children. It helps for sure. George McGovern Feb 13 #7
Will do! DeeDeeNY Feb 13 #11
Thank You DeeDeeNY! Wish I could've been in the audience at your college graduation. George McGovern Feb 13 #12
So happy for you that you have such a beautiful place to live! HeartsCanHope Feb 13 #4
You are welcome HeartsCanHope! We believe blessings are to be shared. Yes, Laurie's pretty darn handy! Thanks! George McGovern Feb 13 #8
Just what can't Laurie do?! I'm exhausted just looking at her talents..barn building, horse whispering..I'm impressed Deuxcents Feb 14 #17
Okay Deuxcents Pampered it is. Thank You! George McGovern Feb 14 #18
🤗 Deuxcents Feb 14 #19
Wonderful. Thank you. LoisB Feb 13 #9
You are welcome Lois. Thank You. George McGovern Feb 13 #10
Another fine batch of pics! Bayard Feb 13 #13
I'll let her know! Barn's nearly done outside. Just some more roofing to do. Laurie's been George McGovern Feb 13 #14
TY for sharing your "slice of life" on the farm with us, George! Diamond_Dog Feb 13 #15
It is, Diamond_Dog! YW for the farm-share! TY! George McGovern Feb 13 #16
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