Snuggles on Sunday

Tama-Chan: Well, we have all been working hard at keeping #1 warm and are happy to report that the house has stayed relatively warm despite the cold (3C/38F this morning).

At various times during the night, the boys have been occupying the prime space under the covers. Here is Genji:

And my Beebs:

Beebs actually believes in burrowing big time!

Sei-Chan opted for the cat bed by #1's head, just in case she needed a neck warmer during the night:

Although she's also be practicing the cute foot-warmer act:

I have been keeping #1 warm as she watches TV:

Needless to say, we have also been snuggling with Tommy, starting with me!

My Beebs:

Sei-Chan:

As for the Vs, well they certainly got in their share of snuggles this week! Here is Violette with #1:

And Vidock celebrating his Gotcha Day with her!

Wishing you all a warm and snuggly Sunday!

SEIturday

Sei-Chan: Well, Dear Friends, we have our work cut out for us this weekend! It has finally turned rather cool and so #1 decided to switch our central heating on yesterday but.... it wouldn't... Our long-time plumber recently retired so there was a major scramble to find another who was willing to come out now, but she did. Except that one of the circulators needs changing and this cannot be done before Monday morning. So, it is up to us to keep her warm until then!

I have been pondering the issue:

And have given everyone detailed instructions

The boys in particular have been entrusted with keeping her warm in bed!

And I shall of course be doing my bit:

It rained a lot yesterday and the forecast is not that great for the coming days, but #1 did get a nice sunpuddle picture of me earlier this week:

In other news, I am happy to report that both Tommy's wound and #1's knee seem to be doing better! Paws crossed!

Violette Vendredi

Violette: Pretty Neighs, Every Friend! Have you missed me? It seems like a long time since I posted... I have a bunch of photos to share!

The funny thing is that, as the colder weather approaches, I do the opposite of humans. I get darker! My coat which was almost brilliant white in the summer is now dappling again!

By the way, can you make out another horse at the back of that picture? That's Vidock!

Yesterday, #1 managed to come into the pasture, put my headcollar on and bring me out for the first time since her accident! I was so proud of her! My treats were of course very yummy and just look at this study in violet:

Thanks, #1!!!

Come to think of it, I haven't yet shown you pics of me and Mr. New Farrier, have I?

It was the first time I has shoes fitted on all four feet and the smoke scared me just a tiny little bit:

Can you see Vidock watching me from inside his box?

The farrier said I was a dream to fit for shoes. Blush...

Now I just need #1's knee to be all well again so we can ride off into the sunset together!

See how much darker I look?!

Tommy Thursday

Tom: So, we went back to see Dr. C yesterday as there was that one spot on my scar that wasn't healing well. It turned out that one of the internal stitches had not dissolved and was itching and irritating me. So, Dr. C removed it and I am back on antibiotics (Clindamycine this time) for at least another week to clear everything up. I am still wearing the cone when unsupervised, but the need for it should abate now that there is no longer any source of itching.

Last night we were invited to dinner at our friend, Ms. L's, and I spent some time with my buddy Marcel:

#1's knee is getting better but we are still not venturing out of the garden:

She managed to get this rather cool "Tongue on Thursday" shot yesterday!

Here is a shot I forgot to post last week. #1 and I stopped at the museum where they had the big Percheron festival last August, and one of the ladies was so nice and played with me!

#1 says I am really good at getting people to play with me!

I am sure they all really enjoy it!

Wednesday Whinnies - Vidock's Gotcha Day!

Vidock: Three years ago today, #1's life changed forever when she came into my field and met me. She had lost sweet Yuu-Chan just a couple of weeks before and was still very, very sad. But she looked into my eyes and there she saw the fulfillment of a lifelong dream to have a horse. The deal was done that very day! And look how I have grown since that day:

THEN

NOW!

Yes, I have gone from being a a half-grown foal to a big (handsome!) stallion. In February 2012, I got my approval papers from the French Percheron Stud Book Commission as a breeding stallion:

But one thing that has not changed, according to #1, is the sweetness of my character.

Two months after she bought me:

Two weeks ago!

For the first two years after I joined the Poupounette Gang, I continued to live where I was born, along with my parents and siblings. For much of that time, I shared a stall and a paddock with my big brother Tom de Prainville:

When Ms. S and Mr. E stopped boarding horses at the end of last year, I moved to my current home, where I am looked after by Ms. C, Mr. L and young Miss N. Here is a pic of me with Mr. L. taken in May:

But Ms. S still come to see me regularly!

One of the most exciting things that happened recently was when #1 rode me on her birthday in August!

But then she hurt her knee and hasn't been able to ride me again. I am told, however, that Mr. L will soon start to teach me how to pull a vehicle!

I am so glad I was gotcha'ed by #1, and she says that she feels the same. She says she can't remember what life was like before I (and later, Violette) came into her life. Now, we are crossing hooves, paws and fingers that her knee will be all healed soon and she can get back to enjoying us 100%!

Here's looking at you, kids!

PS: For anyone still wondering about my colour... Like all Percherons, I was born black, but I was destined to be grey right from the start. So, I am gradually growing lighter, going through a process called "dappling" where I am beginning to develop lighter spots (dapples) on my grey coat. Eventually, one day, I will be white. Lots to look forward to!

Tama-Chan Tuesday

Tama-Chan: May I present...

AIRPLANE EARS!

#1 has had a bit of a setback with her knee so she has been spending a lot of time at home, resting. Whereas we are sorry about the knee, it is of course delightful to have her at home. I have been helping her watch TV:

But I also have been enjoying window whiffies:

Somehow, even bathing is more fun if there is a soft breeze ruffling your fur!

There! I can get back to lizard watch now...

Manly Monday

Vidock: YOU MAY KISS......

Do you not think, as I do, that being kissable and being manly are one and the same thing?

Oh, and guess what? I got my very first award. One just for me! It was from Scylla, my kitty friend over at AFSS. t's the Opposites Attract Award:

Thank you so much, Scylla! I am supposed to pass it on to girls since I am a boy, so I would like to pass it to Hisia at Bleue Comme Aby, Ms. Akira at Cat Tales, and Millie at Bird Brains and Dog Tales.

Tommy: #1 and I went to have dinner at friends' on Friday evening, and look what I found there!

It really was the best! It was warm enough so that, before dinner, we were able to enjoy drinks in the garden, and I got to do some quality roaching:

Da Beebs: We are slowly beginning to put seed out again for the birds and this is a most excellent viewing window!

Did I hear something about this month being 'TockTober?

Genji: Do I look all handsome in this pic or what?!

It's also very manly to enjoy window whiffies with your bro...

...or on one's own: 

Happy Monday, Everyone!