Some pictures from yesterday

[summer_jackel]

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.





Silly.


The carousel! The salmon is my favorite.


I posed on the wild turkey, too.


The salmon and the feral pig!




An American Coot. These things look like they were designed by Edward Gorey.




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.







Little Arab head!!!!

Comments

[troubleagain.livejournal.com]

LOVE the hat and dress. And adorable baby horse is adorable.

[a-rowan-dryad.livejournal.com]

You look lovely and the baby horse is still doing the cute overload thing to me. :D:D Thanks for sharing!

[summer-jackel.livejournal.com]

Thanks! That hat I pretty much wear all the time.

[summer-jackel.livejournal.com]

Glad you enjoyed! I am continually slain by his adorableness.

again

[dustmeat.livejournal.com]

awwwwww!

[dreamaria.livejournal.com]

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.

[troubleagain.livejournal.com]

Oh, and the picture of you against the flowers needs a caption: "Camouflage--you're doin' it right!"

[pelzig.livejournal.com]

Beautiful all around! ^_^

[kynekh-amagire.livejournal.com]

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*

[a-rowan-dryad.livejournal.com]

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?

[summer-jackel.livejournal.com]

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.

[summer-jackel.livejournal.com]

Yes, he has, and OMG yes, it's wonderful! :D

[summer-jackel.livejournal.com]

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.

[summer-jackel.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

Awwwwwww

[jaceskunky.livejournal.com]

really cute horsie!