tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970953052653919459.post6184006797128530655..comments2023-10-26T00:17:57.868-07:00Comments on Beyond The Sidewalks: Harvestfest Farm Tourgoatgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05753367360714853700noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970953052653919459.post-14946943822165969902008-10-07T10:01:00.000-07:002008-10-07T10:01:00.000-07:00Now how did I miss this post, goatgirl?And you eve...Now how did I miss this post, goatgirl?<BR/>And you even included a photo of a lovely paint horse, with blue eyes, no less, just for me!<BR/><BR/>Thank you, what a treat! :)<BR/><BR/>I had once considered getting an angora bunny for fiber, but found out they are very high maintenance because of their fur constantly getting matted.<BR/><BR/>And I had also wanted my first horse to be a handsome Percheron, but then I discovered that large draft horses require larger stalls, larger trailers, and larger tack.....not to mention larger quantities of food!<BR/><BR/>And because of their ginormous hooves, they end up tearing pastures to bit and into mud pretty quickly.<BR/><BR/>And then there is the issue of saddling and mounting on such a tall horse.<BR/>I have a hard enough time on my 15.3 hh paint mare and still usually require a mounting block.<BR/>For a draft horse, I'd probably need either a ladder or to mount from the back of a truck! lol!<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I enjoyed all your photos and am so glad that the day turned into a lot of fun towards the end. I enjoy going to farm festivals and tours, too.<BR/>Wish we lived closer so we could bake up a batch of scones and visit those festivals and farms together, my friend :)<BR/><BR/>~LisaLaughing Orca Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562627840013868980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970953052653919459.post-90150469562881161152008-10-07T08:46:00.000-07:002008-10-07T08:46:00.000-07:00You know I keep telling those dogs 'Lie Down','LIE...You know I keep telling those dogs 'Lie Down','LIE DOWN!', too. It doesn't work for me either.Marigoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10109785080000770963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970953052653919459.post-71177190263299613782008-10-06T20:20:00.000-07:002008-10-06T20:20:00.000-07:00What fun! I didn't even know this was going on! Th...What fun! I didn't even know this was going on!<BR/> The problem with the herding dogs? They didn't say "dammit". You HAVE to say "Lie Down Dammit!" when they don't listen to you the first time. :)<BR/> Pipers....love those bagpipers!! <BR/>I hear that the LaMancha goats are super personable....I just can't get past them not having ears....<BR/>Danni, you know you're a NWesterner when you can describe rain with more than one form.:)<BR/>Thanks for sharing the great day and pics!Gone2theDawgshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07138393137324890048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970953052653919459.post-62793542368799947962008-10-06T17:31:00.000-07:002008-10-06T17:31:00.000-07:00I agree with Clare--"the end" is hilarious!What fu...I agree with Clare--"the end" is hilarious!<BR/><BR/>What fun to see those gentle giants up close and personal.Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02853793959909472712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970953052653919459.post-10825654228286298982008-10-06T17:01:00.000-07:002008-10-06T17:01:00.000-07:00Those horses are gorgeous...remind me of clydesdal...Those horses are gorgeous...remind me of clydesdales. <BR/>The end...LOL!!!!Traceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08286379574838190476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970953052653919459.post-20967857328068338482008-10-06T12:04:00.000-07:002008-10-06T12:04:00.000-07:00Aw, what a fun story. I would *love* to go on a fa...Aw, what a fun story. I would *love* to go on a farm tour like that! I'm glad the sun peeked its head out for you. There's none of that going on down here...just pelting rain. And misting rain. And drizzling rain. And, well, you get the picture.<BR/>Thanks for the donkey pic - he/she's a beauty! <BR/>Those gentle giants are gorgeous! Are they used for riding?Dannihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623233206043947281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970953052653919459.post-74190382909904932252008-10-06T06:35:00.000-07:002008-10-06T06:35:00.000-07:00Looks like you had a nice time, despite the rain. ...Looks like you had a nice time, despite the rain. That bunny is very cute.<BR/><BR/>And those horses are HUGE.frugalmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03013856124264535872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970953052653919459.post-31706343670094144882008-10-06T05:45:00.000-07:002008-10-06T05:45:00.000-07:00giggle. the end....love it.giggle. <BR/><BR/>the end....love it.Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17685436243608973979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970953052653919459.post-25398785683332328972008-10-06T05:29:00.000-07:002008-10-06T05:29:00.000-07:00How fun!How fun!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970953052653919459.post-82763521894654742872008-10-06T03:17:00.000-07:002008-10-06T03:17:00.000-07:00Why is it that I've lived in WA for MANY years and...Why is it that I've lived in WA for MANY years and always managed to miss stuff like this?? Maybe because I spend my harvest season at the fair, milking cows... I'll have to fix that next time I'm home at Harvest time! =) This is Wine Harvest Season in CZ, so many many "vinobranik" (wine festivals) and folk festivals. Great fun! Glad you had a great time at the farm fest! I've always dreamed of having the type of farm that could hold a fest!FoxMeadowsFarmgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17443680009224657886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970953052653919459.post-2283136671377409992008-10-05T20:47:00.000-07:002008-10-05T20:47:00.000-07:00Love your pics, Wendy, especially "the end". Too ...Love your pics, Wendy, especially "the end". Too funny! I'm glad you enjoyed yourself despite the weather. The second farm looks like a real winner!@JDHealingTimeOnEarthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12174795006658764605noreply@blogger.com