Wednesday, July 26, 2017

Million Dollar Donkey

Ben and I went out for a little drive this weekend.  It was later in the evening than it should have been because I was fussing around with a new harness for him.  It's actually his old harness and it fits him very well, however, it is designed to be used in a team rather than with a single donkey.  It needs some configuring to make it work single.

I futzed around with it for a good 40 min. while Ben stood patiently, stoically resigned to putting up with my fumbling, even when I accidentally whacked him in the nose with a cart shaft.  I finally decided that I need a few more pieces to make it work and it was getting late, so I gave up and put the other harness on so we could go for a drive.

Down the road and around the corner from me is a seasonal road that leads down a steep hill to some state land.  Just as we were approaching this little road, I began to hear the rumble of many loud ATV's coming up the hill.  They aren't supposed to be on the roads, but that never stops them and there a several big groups of these things that go flying past my house all too frequently.  They're sort of like this thing only with wire cages, no mufflers, beer coolers strapped to the back and a lot of crazy people with no helmets.


The road is narrow and there was no place for Ben and I to go so we just had to stop and wait for the hoard to descend upon us.  I was a bit concerned, but I told Ben that it was all harmless and not to worry.  Sweet soul that he is, he believed me and stood quiet and unconcerned.

On Sunday, Ben took some visitors for a little drive as well, doing his part to create more donkey enthusiasts.  The smiles say it all...

The big guy earned his Million Dollar Donkey status this weekend.




10 comments:

  1. He's a perfect driving donkey. Wow. What a great brain he has.

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  2. Yes. Most definitely worth a Million Dollars. What a great guy. You could say those two cute girls are grinning ear to ear.

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  3. Ben, you are a pretty amazing boy.

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  4. ^^ me too! Wish you could come help me pick a pair with a good mind, when the time comes. The four wheelers we've encountered on the multi use trails we frequent have all been very respectful, so far. Glad Ben wasn't fazed by the crazy drivers. How fun to share driving him, the smiles on your visitors do say it all.

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  5. Those smiles say it all! Most of our 4 wheelers ... now that they can use all gravel roads are not as nice or respectful. The local farmers are, but not the others. Insanity. I am almost ready to give up riding on the back roads because of them. Good Ben!

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  6. Ben is a treasure! He is such a wonderful addition to your family. Very handsome boy. It sure looks like a ton of fun.

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  7. It's trail bikes here. One of the reasons riding out into the bush has got too dangerous. Not to mention the damage they do to the land by digging it up and spreading dieback. Still, it must feel great to be such wild and free individual who lets no sensible rule hold them back. Meh.

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