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| A New Tradition; Pics included | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Dec 26 2007, 01:53 PM (338 Views) | |
| LostFarmer | Dec 26 2007, 01:53 PM Post #1 |
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Magical Leopluridon
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We started a tradition last year. I’m not sure exactly when something becomes a tradition but I am sure that this is a new one. Last year on Christmas Eve we hooked up the ponies and took family and friends for sleigh rides. The kids like to tie sleds on behind and have the equivalent of a demolition derby on the back. Last year Mrs. Lost was recovering from nasal and sinus surgery so my mother stepped in and made homemade spudnuts and hot chocolate for the visitors. A spud nut is a donut like creation that has mashed potatoes in the batter. They are better than a Krispy Crème is my book. This year we never really planned to have a party it just kind of planned us. The kids friends started asking if we were going to do it again. Then we received phone calls from relatives that wondered if we would take some more kids for rides. A party for 60 was quickly planned for us. Sunday night it looked like it would be a real blizzard. The snow was about 18 inches deep where the wind hadn’t blown. I was a little worried about the ponies being able to pull that many loads of people. You can over load a team with people easier than with hay and with a lot less effort. People pile on and off unlike the hay. I took the loader and dug into the equipment pile and found the culitpacker. I was not sure if it would work to pack a trail but figured it would be better than anything else I could think of. The snow bunched up in front and a little went around the ends but for the most part it packed the snow well. After the 3 pass we had a perfect track. It was the right combination of packed enough to not over do the ponies and soft enough to not hurt the kids. I cleaned the drive way and built a sledding hill out of the spoils. The ponies traveled 13 miles loaded with folks, unknown sledding hill trips, 23 dozen spudnuts and 5 gallons of hot chocolate were consumed. We had a total of 73 people pass through the house. On one trip around the field, we had a guy stop on the highway to take pictures. I waved him over and he rode a couple of rounds and took a bunch of pictures. He had a few goodies and seemed to enjoy the experience. This as the storm continued. A total of 6 inches fell during the festivities. Ponies were pooped and I was frozen but I am happy to report that the only casualties were the spudnuts. LF kids kids2 ponies ponies2 |
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| OTF | Dec 26 2007, 03:30 PM Post #2 |
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You're BANNED!
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LostFarmer, what a fantastic new tradition! I could really get into the spudnuts and hot chocolate. FIVE GALLONS? Y'all know how to have fun where you live. Really wanted to see the photos, how do I do that? Waaaaaa! Pictures!
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| LostFarmer | Dec 26 2007, 04:03 PM Post #3 |
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Magical Leopluridon
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I will have to fix the picture links. I tried a new file sharing software and it is not playing nice with the BB. I thought I had it working. LF
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| LostFarmer | Dec 26 2007, 04:09 PM Post #4 |
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Magical Leopluridon
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I think
I have it fixed. LF
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| Hackneyhorsedriver | Dec 26 2007, 06:31 PM Post #5 |
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Weanling
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LF Love the pics, thanks for sharing. Looks like you had a ball of fun. We use to do charity sleigh rides for seniors, inner city youth, and trouble teen groups during the holidays. I really enjoyed it and so did my "boys" Frank and Ted, a pair of wonderful farming Belgians. Denise |
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| OTF | Dec 26 2007, 07:23 PM Post #6 |
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You're BANNED!
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Yeah, got to see them! Man, does that look cold out there, but the kids are really having a blast. Ponies are working hard and doing a great job. Thanks for getting those photos up! |
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| CanadianStarz | Dec 26 2007, 07:47 PM Post #7 |
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Magical Leopluridon
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Most EXCELLENT Tradition there Lost Farmer! Makes for great Memories for the youngsters, and a true fun time for all! Thanks for sharing the photos!
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| CDE Driver | Dec 26 2007, 08:24 PM Post #8 |
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It'll be an adventure! We're going on an adventure!
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LF thank you so much for sharing! That is so wonderful, I'm sure it is something many will remember for a lifetime! We have a lovely sleigh, just never enough of the right kind of snow to use it! |
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| headlesshorseman | Dec 31 2007, 07:45 AM Post #9 |
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You're BANNED!
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Everyone seemed to be having an awesome time!!! It looks like your new tradition is gonna be a COLD one...burrrrr A tradition is... "A time-honored practice or set of such practices." borrowed from Webster's HH
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| Lawndart | Jan 1 2008, 06:07 AM Post #10 |
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Slave to Horses, Beagles, and Kids
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Sounds like the Lost Farmer Clan has done their part to bring Joy To The World!! I'm sure the ponies got amply rewarded for doing their part so well! |
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| Ann | Jan 1 2008, 08:37 AM Post #11 |
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We're on a bridge, Chaaaaaaaaarlie!
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The kids look like they're having a blast, and the ponies are adorable! This is something the kids will remember with great fondness FOREVER! Thanks for sharing LF.
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| LostFarmer | Jan 9 2008, 06:18 AM Post #12 |
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Magical Leopluridon
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Thanks all it really was fun. The kids are talking about next year... Yup, I think this is a Tradition. LF |
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Y'all know how to have fun where you live. Really wanted to see the photos, how do I do that? Waaaaaa! Pictures!
I thought I had it working. LF
Most EXCELLENT Tradition there Lost Farmer!
Makes for great Memories for the youngsters, and a true fun time for all! Thanks for sharing the photos!

12:22 PM Jul 11