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LIFE
Chapter 42
We pulled up to the horse barn, and everyone swarmed to the trailers to see the horses. I put Sean, Paul, Charlie, Tom, and Felix to unloading the horses. I told them to put them starting on the left side in a stall. I was going to put the foals in the first two stalls on the right.
Once they were all unloaded we could then get them hay, feed, and water so they would be set for the night. Tomorrow I wanted to let them loose in the fenced in area for a couple hours.
Right now I just want to get them settled, fed, and let them settle down in their new home. Dang, they are all so beautiful. It feels so good to finally get my home coming together. We got more horses coming on Wednesday, but it won't be has hard now that we got a plan of action.
Now, I just want something light to eat, a long shower, and lots of sleep. I need to call Max tomorrow morning, and let him know we received the horses, and find out when and how many he's sending this next time.
I also need to have a meeting with everyone here on the ranch. I'd like to get an idea who all is wanting to stay with me so I have some idea what I've got to prepare land wise, and homes.
I've also got to have some idea of how many more ranch hands I need, and get the different agencies to start sending people out here.
I just need to get Edward, and climb into bed for now.
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Early the next morning I walk into the kitchen of our house, and I'm met by Angela with a nice hot cup of coffee waiting for me. Edward was already sitting at the bar drinking his cup, and reading something on his computer. I walked over giving him a kiss, and sat down beside him. He turned giving me his signature lopsided smile, leaning over giving me a big kiss.
"Morning love."
"Morning yourself, baby. What you doing today?"
"I'm going down to the heifer sheds, and see how much more they got to get done on them. We also need to get the fencing up for the cattle. I get to play with my new tractor, and auger," with a big smile on his face. A boy, and his toys. I just shake my head at him.
"Well, I got some calls to make, and sometimes today I need to meet with everyone to determine who is going to be staying on, or not. I'm calling Max to let him know all the horses are here, and doing fine. I'm also going to see when he's sending us more horses."
"Alright, I'll arrange for everyone to meet in the horse barn around lunch. I want to get with Sean, and Paul to see how the horses are doing today. We're letting them out in their pasture, right?"
"Yes, but I want someone out there along the fence line with shotguns. I'm not risking people, or my horses. I want the horses out for a couple hours today. Let them get use to their new home. Sound good?"
"Sounds good, love. I'm heading out. I'll see you in a little while," leaning over pulling me close, and kissing the breath right out of me. "Love you," he say's as he heads out the door.
"Love you, baby."
I walk over pouring me some more coffee, and invite Angela to sit with me for a bit. I've not had a chance to really talk to her since she came to work. "So Angela, how are you liking it here so far? Is your apartment alright? Do you need anything?"
She's laughing, "Everything's fine, Bella. I love the apartment. I don't need a thing right now. I brought some of my things from Fairbanks. As far as things go, everything is wonderful. thank you for giving me the job. I was drowning, not making enough money except to just get by. I really like it, and...I like your vet, Paul."
I look up at her with a smile, "Paul, huh? Alright then. I'm glad. He needs someone to put a smile on his face. He's seemed like a very closed off, kind of keep to their self type of person. I noticed on our trip he was smiling more. I like it...just don't hurt him, Angela. I really like Paul. I hope he's one of them that stay's with me. I guess I'll find out later today who all is going to take me up on my offer of staying, and making this their home."
"Now, for dinner. I believe Gianna, Leah, and Maggie are cooking dinner out in the longhouse tonight."
"Well alright then, I think we'll join them then. You could go out there, and see about helping them with it if you want."
"I was thinking of doing that if it's alright with you."
"That's fine, go for it. I got some phone calls I need to make, then go out and help with the horses. I'll see you later Angela," as I turn going into my office.
Angela's going to be fine. I'm happy for her, and Paul. I hope they can make something long term. I need to call Max, and then go check on the horses.
I go first into my bedroom, finding the bed already made, things picked up, bathroom cleaned, and know Angela is like a speed demon. I pull out some jeans, a t-shirt, and a cardigan. I get my black boots out, I get dressed, plait my hair, and head to my office.
I call Max, and let him know all the horses made the trip just fine. I also let him know I'm ready for some more, and he plans on sending them on Wednesday. They will be at the airport on Wednesday afternoon. He's sending me ten more dapples, and five of the first friesians. That will leave twenty five more friesians to be sent in two more shipments.
I tell Max they are working on the fencing for the cattle, and almost got the heifer sheds finished. I ask him if he's going to be able to provide me with the cattle. I tell him I plan on just starting out with one hundred fifty head. I also inform Max I got some places in Fairbanks, and Anchorage that has some Beefmaster cows, and heifers for sale. They have one hundred in one bunch, and sixty in another I was considering buying.
I end our call with his sending me horses on Wednesday; ten dapples, and five friesians.
I walk out to the barn as they are letting the horses out to their field. There are about four men walking the fencing with rifles. I call Edward, which is already down at the heifer sheds. I tell him to let everyone know to head into the longhouse around noon so I can talk to them. I also let him know we got fifteen horses coming on Wednesday.
Everything is looking alright. I walk up to Sean, and Paul asking them how the horses are doing. They say they are settling in nicely. I let them know we got fifteen more coming this Wednesday. I'm also calling that hay service in Fairbanks, and Anchorage to bring me out some rolls of hay. I think three of them along the fence, and maybe one out in their field should be good. I got to remember the fifteen more horses coming in a few days.
I then walk out to the longhouse. I see they got the furniture set up for the dining area, and the couches and chairs for the living room area. I need to also check out the game room, and television rooms. I might have to get more couches, and chairs to fill up the areas. I also need to look into some big area rugs. Jared is still working on the books, and I need to talk to Carlisle about his injury, and when he feels Jared can go back to work. I know Jared is bored, and wanting to get back out there.
I walk into the kitchen, and the ladies are having a field day. I just stand back watching them. They look to just about have things in some kind of order. I walk up to the women asking how things are working out, and if there is anything they need to make me a list. I will either order it, or we'll make a trip into Fairbanks for it. I know we need to make a trip for grocery supplies. I want to accumulate plenty of food for backup.
We still got to get the greenhouse built, and it will probably be next spring before we get a garden plowed, and planted. The greenhouse though we could set up for some tomatoes, beans, and other stuff. I need to talk to Alice, and see about getting this chicken coup up, and running. I know she talked to the place in Fairbanks, and it was late March when they would have chickens for us. I also need another person, or two with degrees in animal husbandry to help around here.
I've got a lot to decide on. I need to talk to Sean, and Paul about being able to handle all we got going on, or if they need more help. I know we're in the market for vet assists; possibly six of them. I've got the bedrooms in the horse barn to help out with housing. I know we're going to have to build probably around ten more cabins. I'm thinking of putting them up on that ridge, and clear out a bunch more trees.
Still so much to do, but we're finally getting our horses, and hopefully by winter this year we'll be in a better position than this past one.
I can hardly wait.
After our meeting where everyone all surprised me with so many wanting to stay on. It just floored me beyond belief. They were wanting to partake in my adventure of a better life. I was more than anxious to take them all. They drove me to tears. I was beyond happy to have everyone join me.
Now, when I expressed the need for more cabins as I had a need for more help, Emmett was all over it. They are going to have some trucks come out pouring concrete foundations up on the ridge. Some of the men not building were going to start moving the tree line back for everyone's safety.
Emmett, and about ten men were finishing up on the heifer sheds, and Edward with four men were going to start stringing up the fencing for the cattle. I was ready for it all to be finished.
I can't believe Emmett is taking me up on some land, and making a home with Rose. She is staying on to be our mechanic, and to help in the greenhouse and our coming garden. Emmett said he would get the greenhouse started hopefully by next week.
Jasper, Peter, and some of the other men were still working the sawmills making the lumber for the cabins, and some other projects they are working on.
The horses are having a field day enjoying their pasture. I do believe we got some very happy horses. Now, to sit back and watch them thrive. I can hardly wait to see more foals being born. I can hardly wait to get the horse trainer here. She is going to work with the friesian Max is sending me. He said he got me a special one with some very notable blood line.
I can't wait to see him, as I've already got a name for him. Alexander the Great...a very fitting name.
Well, the ladies are truly enjoying the bigger kitchen, and all the amenities. They still managed to come up with a healthy list of items they want. I will have it ordered by tomorrow, but there are a few items we can get at the Home Depot in Fairbanks. I do believe we need to have a field day trip for everyone.
After a wonderful dinner, everyone retires for the night. Edward, and I enjoy a wonderfully fulfilling shower, and then moved on to the bedroom. I can hardly wait to do some remodeling of one of the bedrooms for future developments. We'll just have to wait, and see.
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Alright, this turned out to be kind of a filler chapter, but we got a lot going on anyway. Please let me know what ya'll think.
Thanks muches for sticking with me on this journey.
