Camp Corgi Gets a Face Lift and a New Camper

During the hottest week of July, we had the old siding removed from the front of the house and replaced. The new siding was put over insulation, plywood and moisture barrier, and painted the same colors. It looks newer and fresher, but we can really feel the difference in the heat that isn't coming through the walls. We had to remove all the plants around the house and relocate them to the back yard. The barren areas will be replanted with drought resistant California native plants. Pictures will be taken when this is accomplished.

It was suggested that we introduce our companion animals, so we will start at the back with the horses. Ben has been with me for at least fifteen years, since his human, a dear friend of mine, passed away. I promised Ed's widow that I would take good care of Ben for as long as he lived. Belle came to live with me in January, 2009, a couple of months after I lost Rowdy, my first horse. She was a former roping horse, who was now lame and couldn't be ridden. She and Ben became instant buddies. Our newest "camper" is Sheba, a black and white paint. She belonged to the mother of one of Barry's bicycling friends, and they wanted to find a home for her where she would be useful. Her job is going to be to help me start riding again. She's been here since July 31, and she is settling in nicely. I'm having problems attaching pictures, so you'll have to wait to see what they look like!