Our next door neighbor called earlier this week to ask if our horses would be okay if they lit fireworks off for their special family reunion. They had family traveling from distant States to attend. Of course, I said yes. I really appreciated them asking and said our horses would be safely inside by 5pm.
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Our horses did fine. Even with open stall windows. I imagine the sound of overhead fireworks raised ears at first. They could not see them. This morning their stalls looked normal, like they do every other day. Stall condition is a tell tale sign. It reveals when something is bothering them. Especially Nemo's.
darker skies would have enhanced the pretty colors
Our neighbors invited us to join them. It would have felt odd, so we stayed home. The colorful display was enjoyed from our place, with our son. We laughed and reminisced about our own families past Fourth of July celebrations. Let's just say, back in the day Brad was known for lighting fireworks. It was fun watching them again, without having to go anywhere.
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They just kept lighting them off, one after another. The entertainment went on for a while. I was glad we were not paying the outlandish cost for a change. Let me tell you, good fireworks are expensive.
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I doubt our barn will have colorful sparkles in the sky overhead again. Sadly, I didn't even think about taking good photos with my camera. Whoops!! Perhaps it is a good thing. It has been a long time since I photographed fireworks.
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When one of the closer neighbors lit a bunch of fireworks off my two mules did look up and trot a bit then decided it wasn't worth any bother.
ReplyDeleteThat is fun that the fireworks are lighting up in the sky above the barn.
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Charlie, however had to hide under a blanket on my lap. He doesn't like anything with a bang.
We live in a practical war zone when it comes to fireworks and they start days early. You have really good neighbors to be concerned and ask your permission.
ReplyDeleteThis was the biggest year ever because of 250 so a lot of $$ must have been spent!
How nice of them to ask! My sister moved her horse the day before the 4th to a farm in the boonies where there are no fireworks:) Her horse comes unglued with fireworks...but those planes coming and going did not bother him.
ReplyDeleteWe too have neighbours who let us know when they are lighting up the skies. Our horses dont seem to be bothered but they sure get on alert if they see a moose!
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