Spring Cleaning Interlude

Nearly two years ago, I wrote a post about some neighbors that had just moved in, displacing the former "residents" of a nearby poultry farm after that facility had been cleaned and renovated. Since that time, these horsey neighbors have settled in nicely. In addition to passing by their stables and paddocks while taking walks or biking, I occasionally have the great pleasure to meet them while they are being exercised or ridden.

The horses plus cart make weekly circuits through various neighborhoods to pick up large objects such as used furniture that are generally difficult or cumbersome for ordinary householders to deal with. Once loaded onto the cart, these objects are taken to the recycling center that my village shares with a neighboring village.  I am delighted to report that I met my neighbors on their route this morning.  It was a glorious morning to be out biking.  Meeting such pleasant neighbors along the way was a real bonus.

They were accompanied by the adolescents from Geneva City who come out daily as apprentices to learn the basics of horsemanship along with the particulars of maintaining these lovely animals.  These young apprentices also accompany the horses on their rounds and perform the clean-up service for us all.

So far, it has proven to be a win-win service for all concerned.