Cold, clear day, the wind has diminished to a strong breeze. It almost feels warm, almost. The water buckets that aren't heated continue to be frozen.
Tom is working on the electrical project in the barn. Pulling wire through the conduit, getting ready to install the remaining flood light on the barn. Lots of preparation and pieces; wire nuts, washers, nuts, long strands of wire, conduit and connectors.
He also was 'working' with Lil Fred this morning. Lil Fred has a sour attitude. I believe he needs a job, but we've been busy and it has been so bloody cold. I think I might have mentioned it's been cold here.
Lil Fred tries to turn away if either of us gives him any attention. He wants to walk into the barn, into his stall, without us touching him. He is resentful when we try to brush him or pick his feet. He wasn't always like this. Sprite was just like that but they've switched attitudes over the months.
So, Tom is being rebuffed by Lil Fred and has had enough of his grumpy attitude. He runs Lil Fred off, not relenting. When Lil Fred slows down, Tom sprays him with gravel dust. After about twelve laps, Lil Fred is getting tired. Tom backs off and Lil Fred immediately comes back to him, licking his lips. Lil Fred needs a job. I'm going to start counting the days til we get the tree cut down and the round pen put in it's place.
Skip is quite smitten with Sprite. He really likes the ladies, and it apparently doesn't matter the size. Lil Fred is not thrilled with hanging out with her. It is like Junior High out there! Skip hangs by the fence, hoping she'll come over for a visit. Fluffs doesn't want any competition for Skip's attention and tries to run her off, from their side of the fence. Lil Fred tries to get away from her, but she follows him like a girl with her first crush. He tries to run her off, but she shadows him constantly. The social dynamics with our Gang of Four.
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