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Title: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on January 01, 2026, 10:54:45 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/all-together-2/

Put all the horses and ponies in together for the day.  They seemed to get along just fine.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on January 02, 2026, 10:27:09 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/blizzard/

The weather has deteriorated.  Everyone raced inside early.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on January 03, 2026, 11:08:13 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/more-snow/

More snow overnight.  We are all heartily bored of it. I have yet to find gloves that are actually waterproof.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on January 04, 2026, 09:56:20 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/took-to-my-bed/

I gave myself the day off to try and sort out my back.  Painkillers, acupressure mat, etc.  
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on January 05, 2026, 11:06:14 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/more-snow-pictures/

I'm still in bed. Daughter went outside with camera for me.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on January 06, 2026, 12:18:26 PM
https://myshetland.co.uk/exercises-2/

Doing exercises to help my back. Not sure if they do, tbh.  Life is very bad.  I hurt.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on January 07, 2026, 10:46:25 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/im-still-standing/

Things getting better now.  Thanks for  all the advice.  Gentle exercise today.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on January 08, 2026, 11:11:04 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/not-great/

Today has not been great. The sciatica has returned with a vengeance.  Feeling very down.


Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on January 09, 2026, 10:46:10 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/to-the-doctor/

Today I went to see my doctor to talk about this sciatica pain.  
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on January 10, 2026, 11:16:59 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/lambies-not-right/

My dear little sheepie boy, Lambie, is not himself. Trying to work out how to help him best.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on January 11, 2026, 11:05:40 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/opened-the-gates-and-shouted/

Weather is terrible. Everybody gratefully came inside.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on January 12, 2026, 11:38:36 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/the-face-of-a-thief/

Is this the face of a thief?
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on January 13, 2026, 11:07:01 AM
 https://myshetland.co.uk/tunnocks-tea-and-tramadol/

My diet at the moment.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on January 14, 2026, 10:42:35 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/a-different-approach/

Trying to find a new approach to my sciatica.  
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on January 15, 2026, 11:20:17 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/in-my-world/

this is my world... currently.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on January 16, 2026, 11:08:44 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/a-glorious-day-2/

It was beautiful today in Shetland.  Finally calm.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on January 17, 2026, 11:03:01 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/fresh-grazing/

Opened up new grazing for the older horses and ponies. They are very happy.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on January 18, 2026, 10:54:55 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/rugs-on-today/

Managed to get rugs on all the old horses and ponies before the rain set in.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on January 19, 2026, 01:23:23 PM
https://myshetland.co.uk/a-morning-away/

I got away from my sick bed for the day.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on January 20, 2026, 11:14:49 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/rugs-and-moving-fields/

I put thicker rugs on and moved the ponies.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on January 21, 2026, 10:55:12 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/barrel-vs-bert/

Two of the sheep (Bert and Harrel the Barrel) are fighting. They are meant to be good friends.  This will not do.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on January 22, 2026, 11:17:22 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/sheep-fit-the-second/

I went and sat with the sheep this morning.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on January 23, 2026, 11:26:10 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/always-fair/

Treats for the Shetland ponies.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on January 24, 2026, 11:05:12 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/escape-for-the-day/

A day away. Bliss.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on January 25, 2026, 11:04:22 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/not-talking-to/

The wee face of a murderer.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on January 26, 2026, 11:09:31 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/bloomin-cold/

Walking the dogs, and went to find the sheep out in their field.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on January 27, 2026, 11:01:15 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/bed-wars/

The dogs/cat get a new bed.  And now I think I need to buy more......
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on January 28, 2026, 11:26:39 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/bed-wars-2/

The dogs and the cat are still arguing over the new bed.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on January 29, 2026, 11:19:43 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/grot-day-with-hope/

Bad back (still) and wondering what to do about Shetland ponies - feed or move?
 
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on January 30, 2026, 11:57:39 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/next-one-arrives/

A short blog today - No 1 daughter comes home to look after me.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on January 31, 2026, 11:00:52 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/haynets-at-night/

Poor quality photos - apologies (winter light). We decided to give the Shetland ponies haynets at night. Much enthusiasm.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on February 01, 2026, 11:22:30 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/working-from-home/

It's not easy to work from home. There's always help.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on February 02, 2026, 11:14:59 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/i-never-knew-this/

Cat wants bed.
Dog wants bed.
(they used to share, apparently).
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on February 03, 2026, 11:12:37 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/snow-here-again/

Snow again here in Shetland.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on February 04, 2026, 11:37:33 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/duvet-day-inside/

Weather filthy so got everyone inside to rest.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on February 05, 2026, 11:13:29 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/snow-gone-today/

The snow has just about gone now.  Huzzah! (hate the ruddy stuff).
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on February 06, 2026, 11:01:44 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/a-certain-idiot/

I'm not naming names but it begins with I and ends in ACS and stands for I Am Completely Stupid.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on February 07, 2026, 11:20:43 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/lady-of-the-bucket/

Some days I get a huge sense of Lord of the Rings.  I even have my own Fellowship!
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on February 08, 2026, 11:05:10 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/playing-rugs/

Trying to get the right winter rugs on the old horses.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on February 09, 2026, 10:59:44 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/the-rain-it-raineth-every-day/

Lambie does love a biscuit. His very own special one.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on February 10, 2026, 11:21:56 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/another-bed-saga/

Some still fighting over the new dog bed.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on February 11, 2026, 11:09:41 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/disappointed/

I've taken to my bed.  Feeling utterly disheartened and miserable.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on February 12, 2026, 11:43:10 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/gussies-new-friend/

Thank you for all your support - it means the world.
Gussie finds a new friend.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on February 13, 2026, 11:34:14 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/tiny-little-signs/

I know we are in deepest darkest winter but....... I've seen snowdrops!
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on February 14, 2026, 11:20:49 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/best-be-prepared/

Always good to be prepared. 
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on February 15, 2026, 11:33:00 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/the-family-photograph/

Finally, I took the family photograph.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on February 16, 2026, 11:41:53 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/a-little-known-fact/

Apparently the ponies can all squish into the wee shed.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on February 17, 2026, 11:15:28 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/ice-and-ponies/

Lots of ice today and the Shetland ponies are floofy.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on February 18, 2026, 11:12:04 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/the-best-rugs/

You get what you pay for (horse rugs, that is).
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on February 19, 2026, 11:30:50 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/were-not-talking-to-pepper/

Evil wee dog.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on February 20, 2026, 12:11:28 PM
https://myshetland.co.uk/one-arrives-one-about-to-leave/

One daughter going, and the other arrives - to help me in my hour(s) of need.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on February 21, 2026, 11:18:41 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/rugs-off-rugs-on-2/

A lovely day. The rugs came off for a few hours.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on February 22, 2026, 11:58:21 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/out-for-the-day/

A day away from the animals.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on February 23, 2026, 11:58:32 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/to-infinity-and-beyond/

One of my sheep travels around NASA.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on February 24, 2026, 11:03:06 AM
 https://myshetland.co.uk/back-in-my-shed/

I've been neglectful.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on February 25, 2026, 11:23:06 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/my-obsession/

What to do?  Any suggestions?
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on February 26, 2026, 11:22:16 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/just-rainy-day-stuff/

"I'm watching you, Wazowski. Always watching. Always."
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on February 27, 2026, 11:02:14 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/my-winter-horse-keeping-method/

This is my winter method of horsecare.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on February 28, 2026, 10:44:30 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/a-weird-day/

Not the usual type of day.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on March 01, 2026, 11:02:12 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/all-ready/

I am all in a dither.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on March 02, 2026, 03:30:17 PM
https://myshetland.co.uk/home-now/

Resting up.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on March 03, 2026, 10:44:47 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/bedrest-for-me/

Resting all day.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on March 04, 2026, 11:17:21 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/doing-nothing/

My current skill is lying in bed doing absolutely nothing.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on March 05, 2026, 11:21:48 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/holding-the-fort/

Floss is doing a wonderful job.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on March 06, 2026, 10:54:19 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/a-good-day/

The sun is out, the sky is blue....


Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on March 07, 2026, 10:38:31 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/coming-too/

No is not a word Pepper wishes to understand.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on March 08, 2026, 02:33:15 PM
https://myshetland.co.uk/busy-doing-nothing-2/

Today, I was mostly doing nothing.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on March 09, 2026, 12:00:12 PM
https://myshetland.co.uk/a-dog-walk-on-the-beach/

A lovely walk with friends on the beach.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on March 10, 2026, 12:56:22 PM
https://myshetland.co.uk/super-duper-rugs-arrived/

Everyone happy and ready for the next storm.


Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on March 11, 2026, 12:28:22 PM
https://myshetland.co.uk/help-needed-please/

Any help gratefully received.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on March 12, 2026, 01:07:36 PM
https://myshetland.co.uk/so-how-old-is-he/

How old do you think Monster is?
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on March 13, 2026, 12:19:33 PM
https://myshetland.co.uk/the-last-push/

I still need your help pretty please.


Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on March 14, 2026, 12:54:28 PM
https://myshetland.co.uk/back-to-the-vegetables/

Overdid things today. All my own fault.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on March 15, 2026, 12:39:37 PM
https://myshetland.co.uk/first-fluting/

Back to playing my flute.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on March 16, 2026, 12:25:23 PM
https://myshetland.co.uk/sorry-waffle/

Carrots for all, except Waffle.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on March 17, 2026, 12:08:47 PM
https://myshetland.co.uk/carrot-justice/

Waffle got his fair share.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on March 18, 2026, 12:08:48 PM
https://myshetland.co.uk/band-names-and-album-covers/

When in doubt, ask AI.... and then never do it again.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on March 19, 2026, 12:35:22 PM
https://myshetland.co.uk/new-fencing/

Bring it on. This is war! (electric fence not global)
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on March 20, 2026, 01:13:40 PM
https://myshetland.co.uk/a-worrying-day/

I shouldn't have to worry like this.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on March 21, 2026, 12:23:31 PM
https://myshetland.co.uk/rugs-back-on-again-chaps/

Bad weather forecast.  Rugs back on.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on March 22, 2026, 12:13:48 PM
https://myshetland.co.uk/pepperpot-update/

Pepper is feeling better, and slightly bemused at Monster's behaviour.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on March 24, 2026, 12:30:16 PM
https://myshetland.co.uk/fierce-weather/

Winter has returned. I am not impressed.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on March 25, 2026, 12:19:47 PM
https://myshetland.co.uk/a-failed-minimalist/

Old family things in my house - what to do with them?
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on March 26, 2026, 12:58:09 PM
https://myshetland.co.uk/a-day-between-weathers-2/

A nice calm day - makes a change. Still failing on the minimalist lifestyle front but did some carrot distribution.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on March 27, 2026, 12:55:00 PM
https://myshetland.co.uk/not-well-again/

Pepper is ill again.  *** sigh ***
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on March 28, 2026, 12:29:46 PM
https://myshetland.co.uk/what-a-difference-a-day-makes-2/

Feeling better now and eating everything.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on March 29, 2026, 11:35:26 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/goodbye-flossie/

Outside early, inside to hug sheep and goodbye to Flossie.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on March 30, 2026, 11:11:39 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/comes-in-threes/

Having my share of bad luck today.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on March 31, 2026, 01:00:53 PM
https://myshetland.co.uk/awful-haviour/

Awful 'haviour at the vet (Pepper, not me!)
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on April 01, 2026, 11:18:06 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/ive-done-too-much/

I have to stay tough and not give in. No more variety of diet for Miss Pepperpot.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on April 02, 2026, 11:27:09 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/first-visitors-of-the-year/

Always nice to have visitors - the first of 2026.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on April 03, 2026, 11:37:20 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/beds-again/

The dog/cat bed saga continues (it will possibly never end).
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on April 04, 2026, 02:05:25 PM
https://myshetland.co.uk/carrots-and-celery/

Getting ready for Storm Dave - by giving the Shetland Ponies celery and carrots!
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on April 05, 2026, 12:31:19 PM
https://myshetland.co.uk/happy-easter-6/

A lovely peaceful day.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on April 06, 2026, 11:12:56 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/everyone-bare-nekkid/

Rugs came off today.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on April 07, 2026, 10:55:41 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/tricky/

Never work with children or animals.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on April 08, 2026, 11:14:43 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/moved-the-oldies/

A new field for the old horses and ponies.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on April 09, 2026, 11:18:07 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/more-beds/

Another dog/cat bed. Another potential failure.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on April 10, 2026, 11:50:01 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/scorned/

Tonsillitis and unloved by Lambie.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on April 11, 2026, 11:15:48 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/last-night/

Rugs on for tomorrow will be shitty weather.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on April 12, 2026, 11:33:11 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/primroses-are-here/


Spring is finally coming.  The wild primroses have arrived.


Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on April 13, 2026, 11:51:44 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/channeling-his-inner-edna/

Lambie would like a second breakfast.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on April 14, 2026, 11:03:32 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/the-grass-is-always-greener/

The track system calls.


Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on April 15, 2026, 11:12:29 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/always-there-4/

They seek him here, they seek him there......
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on April 16, 2026, 11:37:10 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/we-go-to-town/

Pepper and I go to town.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on April 22, 2026, 11:27:18 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/glorious-spring-day/

A glorious spring day here in Shetland. Making the most of the weather.
Title: Re: 2026 - My Shetland blog
Post by: Frances144 on April 23, 2026, 11:29:20 AM
https://myshetland.co.uk/the-spectacular-shetland-scenery/

Driving to town and back. The scenery on a beautiful day was spectacular.