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Brian

Brian

@beano77.bsky.social

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Woke since 1946. Retired and now take care of my sister’s 7 rescued horses. I’m getting old and I don’t respond to personal messages. Remembering the 1950s and 60s, women and minorities were respected a lot less than they are now. I don’t want to go back.

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Brian @beano77.bsky.social · 18h

The other horses do not approve of Hayla playing in the water.

Brian @beano77.bsky.social · 23h

Calypso thinks I have grass in my pockets for her and she’s right. The gate was mangled by a powerful mare, Willow. She got excited and it bent like a wet noodle.

Brian @beano77.bsky.social · 1d

I understand.

Brian @beano77.bsky.social · 1d

Willow has been like a mother to Bubby. She kept him out of trouble when he was young hoodlum. I wonder what she was communicating. He was focused.

Brian @beano77.bsky.social · 1d

Bruiser the feral cat can’t be touched. I have been patiently and slowly gaining his trust. Today I invited him to sit beside me on a bench. He hopped up and sat with me for a moment.

Brian @beano77.bsky.social · 1d

It’s so hold I had a full head of hair .

Brian @beano77.bsky.social · 1d

1976. My sister and I in England.

Brian @beano77.bsky.social · 2d

Evil.

Brian @beano77.bsky.social · 4d

He already has done that.

Brian @beano77.bsky.social · 4d

Portland is like that.

Brian @beano77.bsky.social · 4d

He was the best grandpa for me. He taught me the importance of empathy and emotional intelligence.
After long military service he relocated to Canada. After a very rough sea voyage he felt the need for a job on land.

Brian @beano77.bsky.social · 6d

Brian @beano77.bsky.social · 6d

Thanks. I enjoy them so much.

Brian @beano77.bsky.social · 6d

When I arrive at my sister’s house I feed the indoor cats then Bruiser the outdoor cat. The horses are waiting so I hurry to feed them. When they’re fed I see the cats watching for my required return to entertain them. Bruiser waits outside for me to keep him company.

Brian @beano77.bsky.social · 6d

Those staffers and coffee boys keep makin mistakes.

Brian @beano77.bsky.social · 6d

For more than 10 years Bruiser the feral cat has thrived outside. He can’t be touched. Our relationship formed around trust. I never violate his space. Bruiser was rescued and released with 4 other cats. He made them leave. I’m required to sit on a bench and keep him company twice a day.

Brian @beano77.bsky.social · 7d

Willow has a lot to say especially at dinner time. Once she turned to me and said, “Woo who hum.” When a prowler walked across the property she gave me an intense blow by blow report then leapt in the air spinning around to point where she last saw him. I wish I understood it all.

Brian @beano77.bsky.social · 8d

Yes, under 12” is just a pest or just a nuisance.

Brian @beano77.bsky.social · 8d

He read you.

Brian @beano77.bsky.social · 9d

Kitto scanning the skies for UFOs.

Brian @beano77.bsky.social · 11d

Sister eating morning hay out of the rain.

Brian @beano77.bsky.social · 11d

Calypso and Willow.

Brian @beano77.bsky.social · 12d

I’m happy that this little horse knew I’d notice she was by herself waiting. Sometimes she needs some more affection. Calypso was born wild. When we met she was 4 months old and full of mischief.

Brian @beano77.bsky.social · 13d

They are all very happy there.

Brian @beano77.bsky.social · 13d

Bramble was the most extraordinary horse I’ve met. A Kiger Mustang she was very wise. She spent time with each horse regardless of pecking order. I learned from her too. She taught them to line up side by side. She’s been gone for years but if they are worried or scared they line up.