Hank and the burros have their shaggy coats and an endless supply of hay to help keep them warm. The chickens have their feathers and a draft-free coop bedded with lots of fresh straw. And Wynonna? Her pigloo is stuffed with straw, I've been serving her hot oatmeal for breakfast, and every night before I go to bed, I go out to the barn and tuck her in under my ski parka.
The porcine princess emerges in the morning with the parka regally draped across her shoulders.
Lavender becomes her, don't you think? All that's missing is the ermine trim.
The sleeves are a bit too long, but she doesn't seem to mind,
although I did hear her grumbling that the parka wasn't long enough to cover her prodigious butt,
Hockey Steve and me | Telluride, Colorado | January 1993
which, to be honest, was the same problem I had when I wore the darned thing.
Keeping Wynonna, and the boys, warm is of the utmost importance, but the princess in a ski jacket? I got a kick out of your Twitter of it, but the pictures are priceless! Does she really allow it to stay on? You didn't put it back on for each picture?
ReplyDeleteSoooo, next summer when it's hot do you have a bikini handy for her? Wouldn't that be a hoot!
Good mom!
ReplyDeleteI'm surprised that Wynonna doesn't move enough overnight to dislodge the jacket!
What a tidy little sleeper.
I don't remember reading about Hockey Steve before. A little bittersweet for you to look at that picture, huh?
I had to laugh... sorry :) she is cute in lavendar.
ReplyDeletegloves...she needs gloves! oh, and ear muffs!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's so fun to share clothes!
ReplyDeleteI wonder if a large dog blanket would work for her? Maybe with a girth extension? ;)
It's always a good thing to recycle and re-use pieces of clothing, even if it does mean giving to to a pig,
ReplyDeleteDi
Ha! I knew she would look stylin' in that ski parka....and of course the color is just right. I guess she doesn't roll around much at night? You are, indeed, the best pig mama I have ever known. Thanks for showing the photos.
ReplyDeleteDenise in CA
Resourceful is what I'd call that... Never have run into a potbelly pig blanket in my search for good stock turnout blankets. Where (wear) there is a will, there is always a way (weigh).
ReplyDeleteShe does look like a pampered pig, and it is a good color for both of you.
ReplyDeleteA columnist for the Chicago Tribune published tips for winter coats for new Chicagoans who formerly lived in warm climates. Butt coverage definitely mentioned.
Although, for ski gear, I supposed those ski pants and underwear (that may cost a king's ransom) allow for shorter coats. Will never know, have no interest in snow sports. Like my water wet.
Great pics of the porcine princess.
Someone needs to take Wynonna's measurements and have a jacket crocheted for her. A nice jacket in a bulky yarn to keep her warm. Putting her front legs through the arms might be an issue. Purple is definitely her color but so is the pink and slime green.
ReplyDeleteShe looks darling in it and seems to really appreciate the extra care & attention you're giving her. Sorry to hear the temps have dropped after all that balmy weather you were enjoying.
ReplyDeleteWhat about a nice down comforter for the little pig Princess? It would cover all her parts and she would stay nice a cozy during the night.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures, Carson. Stay warm!
Best always,
Sandra
Loved the "hockey Steve" story...he looked like a great friend!
ReplyDeleteTell Wy showing a little "behind" is the fad these days and it doesn't seem to make a difference that it's frigid outside...it's still sexy.
I am always entertained when visiting 7MSN but this was a belly buster. She is so cute in that parka......love it. The Olde Bagg
ReplyDeletethis has made me check your older posts on wynonna. my goodness, how cute is she?!! have a great day! :)
ReplyDeleteLavender is definitely her color! Glad she's found a way to keep warm and look stylish too!
ReplyDeletePIGLOO!!! ((snort))
ReplyDeleteAnd she kept your jacket so clean all night! What a Perfect Princess. It's just as well she doesn't do what my Calico Queen does to keep warm at night - she sleeps on TOP of me. I've tried to get her under the covers, but it's a no go.
ReplyDeleteNancy in Iowa
I just read your blog for the first time yesterday. I spent 2 hours reading through your old posts and admiring all of the photos! Just wanted to let you know how much I'm enjoying both your writing and photography.
ReplyDeleteKira
Sureb hope you and steve made that trip AFTER 1003, Carson!
ReplyDeleteWynona looks hot in lavender!
Is that lavender or the Royal Purple?
ReplyDeleteOh my Stars!
ReplyDeletethe prodigious butt thing just totally cracked me up.
I do so much enjoy your blog!
~:-)
Oh, so funny! Wynonna made my day!
ReplyDeletePetra Christensen
Parelli 2Star Junior Instructor
Parelli Central
She is rockin' that coat! Though I'm not sure purple is her color - I think she'd look lovely in a dark green!
ReplyDeleteWell really! You mean to tell me that Wynonna doesn't have her outfits custom made by a top designer? She has to rely on hand-me-downs! What is a princess to do? :)
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