Usually Remington gets bored when he's been in the stall for several days. It's such a challenge cleaning his room while he's been in lock up because he insists on having all the attention while you're there. Pet me, scratch me, hug me, kiss me and on and on and on. Oh, and don't bend over the water bucket to check it, or you just may find a swift nudge of his big nose pushing you in it face first. It has happened and I can just bet he was laughing at me.
Today, the sun was shining and the temperature was in the high 80's. Not bad after suffering through 100 degree plus weather for several days in a row. I guess he decided it wasn't any fun to ramble around in the pasture and since he was bored, he set his sites on getting attention from me, while I was trying to work.
I was in one of the stalls cleaning, when a huge shadow blocked the light, and there standing at the gate was Remipup. He was cleaning up the hay by the gate and it's ok for him to do so, but he knows he's not supposed to come inside and get in the way. However, today he decided to forget that rule and come inside for closer look at what I was doing and perhaps get a kiss on his nose or something.
"Get back, Remington", you know you're not supposed to be in here. Since he stepped back, I turned my back and went back to work. But true to form, he came in again. "Ok buster, I'm not playing with you, get back". And he did. Instead of turning around again, I stared him in the eye and told him that I needed to get my work done, and to go away for now. Well, he didn't. No surprise there.
He decided that the stare down wasn't fun so he took hold of the gate with his lips and closed me in the stall. Before I could say another word, he pushed the gate open and that got me to laughing. "Oh, you're trying to be cute, huh"? Well it's not going to work. However, it was working and he did have my attention, but do you think I'm going to admit it to him? Nuh uh, I'm not going to do it.
He closed the gate again, so back to work I went and decided to ignore him. Wrong! You don't ignore Remington. No sooner had I turned my back when I heard a loud BANG!!! He had pushed the gate a little harder this time and it hit the stall wall. "Ignore me, will ya, I'll show you". And, once again, my attention was on him. "Ok, I'll scratch your neck". But, before I could get over to him, he had shut the gate one last time. All right already, will you make up your mind? Open or closed, sheesh!!!
So Remi completed his task. He got my attention and he made sure he was just funny enough to stay out of trouble. What can you do? Although it took me longer to clean the stall than it should have, it was funny and he did make me laugh.
He's such a big goof ball, ya gotta love him.
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Good thing he can't get into the house, I can see him sitting on the sofa watching Mr. Ed.
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Well now, isn't this funny. I will have to send you a picture of his "Uncle" Frank. They not only look alike, but his "Uncle" shuts the gate for you when you are coming into the barn to clean stalls. Everyone, just says "thank you Frank".
ReplyDeleteYes please send us a picture of Uncle Frank :)
ReplyDeleteI looked, can't find the one I thought I had. I am going to the National Clyde competition with Frank's owner Aug 6th I will ask her if I can borrow one to scan. You will love him too!
ReplyDeleteI so very much enjoy reading the adventures of Remi. I don't always comment but I always read each one. Except for the silliness of the wording, I would say he's such a doll baby. But you know what I mean. What a joy to have a friend like him. You're very lucky.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I'm glad you enjoy the stories and my boy. He's a pretty special horse to me. We love reading comments and appreciate all the feedback. It let's us know how everyone feels about his adventures. We're glad you're here.
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