Donkeys are hardy animals, they are easier to care for than donkeys, but they are two things they absolutely have to have, besides food and water and shelter: other donkeys, and some attention. Since the storm, we have been busy, digging out, shoveling, hauling water and hay around. This afternoon, the donkeys let us know, as they often do, that it is time to pay attention to them. Maria and I obliged, she gave Simon a good ear rub and he drank it up.

Donkeys can handle storms, but I think it does unnerve them, being trapped in a Pole Barn, nothing to graze or explore. Lulu, Fanny and Simon all seemed to need to rubbing and hugs, Maria and I took turns, Simon, above, was first in line.