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summer_jackel ([personal profile] summer_jackel) wrote2009-04-13 03:49 pm
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Some pictures from yesterday

So, I did the whole zombie-Jesus-day celebration thing with my mom and brother yesterday; we went to a brunch buffet at a winery in Hopland, a cute little town which lies about an hour north of here. It was one of our more painless family holidays; go us! Afterward, Timothy and I visited Real Goods, which is this fantastic solar/alternative energy center and permaculture showcase. It is an endlessly fascinating place with wonderful ponds and gardens, and even has a solar-powered carousel. The figures are great, very well done wooden carvings. I love it.

And of course there is a baby horse who continues to be incredibly cute.

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Silly.
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The carousel! The salmon is my favorite.
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I posed on the wild turkey, too.
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The salmon and the feral pig!
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An American Coot. These things look like they were designed by Edward Gorey.
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Baby accepts petting! I still cannot get over the cute. Ye gods, as I review everything I need to do in the next year, but baby horses are a Lot Of Work. Resistance is still futile.

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Little Arab head!!!!
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[identity profile] troubleagain.livejournal.com 2009-04-14 12:11 am (UTC)(link)
LOVE the hat and dress. And adorable baby horse is adorable.

[identity profile] summer-jackel.livejournal.com 2009-04-14 02:04 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks! That hat I pretty much wear all the time.

[identity profile] troubleagain.livejournal.com 2009-04-14 01:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, and the picture of you against the flowers needs a caption: "Camouflage--you're doin' it right!"

[identity profile] a-rowan-dryad.livejournal.com 2009-04-14 12:43 am (UTC)(link)
You look lovely and the baby horse is still doing the cute overload thing to me. :D:D Thanks for sharing!

[identity profile] summer-jackel.livejournal.com 2009-04-14 02:04 am (UTC)(link)
Glad you enjoyed! I am continually slain by his adorableness.

[identity profile] a-rowan-dryad.livejournal.com 2009-04-14 05:15 pm (UTC)(link)
Has he gotten up close and whuffled (I know it's not a real word but it is the best I can come up with for the sound horses make when they breath in your scent) your face yet? And if so isn't that a great feeling?

[identity profile] summer-jackel.livejournal.com 2009-04-15 03:24 am (UTC)(link)
Yes, he has, and OMG yes, it's wonderful! :D

again

[identity profile] dustmeat.livejournal.com 2009-04-14 02:19 am (UTC)(link)
awwwwww!

[identity profile] dreamaria.livejournal.com 2009-04-14 03:56 am (UTC)(link)
THAT CAROUSEL IS AMAZING

Also OMGGGG BABY HORSE

I love it when they're at that stage where their legs are so long and they don't know how to really work them...and when they're growing and their butt is higher than their withers. guhhh I miss training horses.

[identity profile] summer-jackel.livejournal.com 2009-04-15 03:27 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, baby horses are too damn cute. I love Equinox---he's turning into one of the sweet, cuddly ones. And it's so fun how they are both awkward and graceful with those looong legs.

[identity profile] pelzig.livejournal.com 2009-04-14 01:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Beautiful all around! ^_^

[identity profile] summer-jackel.livejournal.com 2009-04-15 03:27 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks!

[identity profile] kynekh-amagire.livejournal.com 2009-04-14 02:25 pm (UTC)(link)
I love carousels, and have since I lived in Missoula. That one looks like it's worth a visit: where is it? Ish. GOGGLE FAILS ME.

Also, baby horse! Squee!

Also, you're rockin' that purple dress & hat combo. *grin*

[identity profile] summer-jackel.livejournal.com 2009-04-15 03:24 am (UTC)(link)
It's at Real Goods in Hopland, which is one of the southernmost towns in Mendocino county. Just take 101 North and stay on it for 45 minutes, you can't miss the place. http://www.realgoods.com/?campaign=adwords It is SO Awesome. Alas, the carousel doesn't open until the end of May, so I was able to sit on but not ride it. If you are interested in a field trip, I would very much enjoy a jaunt up north with you guys.

Glad you like the dressed-up version of Jackel. heh. I feel a little bit awkward in a dress, but sometimes it's fun.

Awwwwwww

[identity profile] jaceskunky.livejournal.com 2009-04-16 09:44 pm (UTC)(link)
really cute horsie!