It was yesterday afternoon. A spring thunderstorm had just passed through, the sun was shining again. It was time for Harriet’s afternoon alfalfa cubes and I ventured down to the barn.
I was attempting to move one of the donkey feeders and let me tell you… it’s slicker than snot on these here hills after a good rain and, well, I fell flat on my face in the mud and manure.
I was shocked. And I laughed.
I don’t know why, but I took a picture with my phone. Maybe it’s because Don wasn’t here and I wanted to show him photographic proof of my rite of passage. The only thing is, I apparently don’t know how to take a proper selfie. Here’s what I got:
Yup, that’s my hand. Covered in mud and poop.
But look at this:
I laughed again when I saw it up close. My beautiful boy Ellsworth, worried about his mamma after she fell down.
How can you not love donkeys?
♥ ♥ ♥
May 6, 2014 at 6:17 am
You have to have a sense of humor when this happens. How many times have I had my boot sucked off in the mud and fallen!
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May 6, 2014 at 6:48 am
I’d say Ellsworth photo bombed your selfie!!
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May 6, 2014 at 7:41 am
You gave me the morning chuckle — great way to start my morning.
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May 6, 2014 at 8:21 am
Definitely a photo-bomber … but was that concern or amusement I saw in Ellsworth’s eyes?
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May 6, 2014 at 8:32 am
Those auto focus phones take wonderful surprise shots sometimes.. gorgeous.. c
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May 6, 2014 at 8:39 am
Way to go Ellsworth – superb selfie photobomb! Hope the only thing you injured was your pride!
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May 6, 2014 at 9:58 am
Chivalry is not dead. I love me some Ellesworth, even just a snippet. I love your selfie, btw. :o)
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May 6, 2014 at 10:20 am
Oh that sweet adorable Ellsworth! Love that boy.
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May 6, 2014 at 10:29 am
Thanks for the morning chuckle! Gotta love Ellsworth!
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May 6, 2014 at 10:42 am
That’s a good selfie! The ones that just scream vanity are very annoying. Love the photobomb by Ellesworth. Hope Harriet is improving.
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May 6, 2014 at 11:54 am
You got rain!!?? You must be on the north side of the front that’s leaving us dry with temps in the 80s. The fact you were able to laugh instead of curse when you found yourself facedown in the muck says good things about you. I’ll have to take your word that Ellsworth’s look is one of concern, and not laughter…you know him best!
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May 6, 2014 at 12:15 pm
I’m hoping you are ok and not bruised!! Ellsworth is a lovey-dovey boy.
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May 6, 2014 at 3:46 pm
Got a good laugh since Ellsworth had his funny photo bomb of himself behind your legs…
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May 6, 2014 at 3:51 pm
Now that’s a selfie, with a donkey bomb. Hope Harriet is feeling better too.
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May 6, 2014 at 10:57 pm
HahahahahahahahaHA!
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May 7, 2014 at 9:12 am
just too cute!
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May 7, 2014 at 9:32 am
What a glorious post!! I absolutely love it and I needed the laugh yesterday when I first read it. 🙂 Ells (funny, I call him that??) is a smart boy to see if his momma busted her keister in the mud.
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May 7, 2014 at 9:54 am
Awwww. What a good boy.
I hope you were unscathed (if dirty). And hope Harriet is feeling better.
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