Attack of the Hungry Moths

What a wonderful weekend!

It was so nice to have a weekend off.

And to be able to celebrate Easter 

with my family.

Traditionally that is the weekend 

we clip Andy.

I didn't take any photos.

First because I was busy clipping.

And also because I was covered

in teeny tiny itchy hairs.

And also because he looks

AWFUL!

It was entertaining.

Friday night we headed to Tractor Supply 

to pick up some fence posts and wood.

We looked at new blades, but I forgot to 

actually PURCHASE them.

Saturday morning I went to Sams to do

some grocery shopping before the hordes 

arrived.  And since it's right down the road

from Tractor Supply I stopped in for a new blade.

But in the 15 years since we bought our clippers

they have changed the design. So the new blades

didn't fit.

Sigh.

I decided to just use the old blades.

I got about 1/3 of him done

when my clippers stopped cutting.

I am sure my blades are super dull.

I called my neighbor and

asked to borrow her set.

They are cordless.

And the battery only lasts for

3 swipes.

And then it takes 30 minutes to recharge.

Uh, Nope.

Back to Tractor Supply to get more posts

and a set of new clippers.

Turns out I bought the wrong ones.

These are "medium grade". 

Which means they are good for bridle paths

(the spot right behind their ears where some people

like to remove the mane so it doesn't get in the 

way of the bridle...) and muzzles and fetlocks.

I need sheep shearers.

LOL

So.

My poor horse FEELS better.

I'm sure.

He was much less sweaty yesterday.

But he also looks like he was attacked

by a horde of moths.

Or a woman with REALLY dull clippers.

So... tonight after work I'll probably be

heading back to Tractor Supply to return the

ones I bought and get some new ones.

They are EXPENSIVE.

But necessary.

Meanwhile.

The guys built a nice little "corral" around our

new baby mango tree.

The steer has discovered the yummy tender leaves

and also discovered that the aluminum stall panels

we have around the tree aren't all that heavy.

He just hooks his horns around them and slides them

out of the way.  Munch munch munch.

Then they built the frame for a "lean to" to

protect the cows from the hot summer sun

and the cold winter winds. 

(ha ha ha)

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