-3°C this morning at the #smallholdingdream but lovely in the sun.

We've hit -1`C on the yard this evening at the #smallholdingdream

Brandy the Shetland pony doing her morning Top Gun impersonation; but more "I feel the need, the need for feed" than "... speed". 😁 Brandy can't stay out with the other two ponies in the far paddock, as that would be too much grass for her, so hence the morning releases / escapes at present.

Brandy the #ShetlandPony behaving like the breed stereotype by standing out in the pouring rain at the #smallholdingdream when there is an empty dry stable full of nice hay ... 🤦‍♂️🤣

Oof, harsh but fair .... #Tolkien

In case there are clouds obscuring the #fullmoon on Wednesday, here are a couple of photos from the weekend.

Here's the Ronald Reagan ad from Canada that Trump calls "fake."

TTT Week 096 - First Age Friday: I Should Slay Him Thankfully, nothing to do with The Man of the West in this title: just acknowledgement that Voronwë has put his old friend in a hard spot as we continue our readings in Of Tuor and His Coming to Gondolin. youtu.be/K6pf_6EskCo

Alfie the Beagle waiting for me to catch up and open a gate during this morning's walk at the #smallholdingdream

An almost perfect linear duck parade as @smallholdingh.bsky.social puts Eggstra, Tilly, Pinot, Pom Pom, Ducky, Midget, Kay and Ditto to bed at the #smallholdingdream

Treat time on the morning walk at the #smallholdingdream

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A full moon cockapoo yesterday evening at the #smallholdingdream

PPP Moot 2025 is taking place Dec 18-21 at the Hilton Garden Inn at the Dallas Fort Worth Airport! Our keynote speakers are Bret Devereaux, Christopher Gilson and Shawn E. Marchese. Early-bird registration closes Sep 30th so head to the link to join us! theprancingponypodcast.com/moot-2025-re...

A beautiful start to the day at the #smallholdingdream

382 – We Are Those Fans: a Chat with Wētā Workshop The Lord of the Mark returns for a special episode as Season 10 of The Prancing Pony Podcast gets underway, as we chat with Dan Falconer and Leonard Ellis from Wētā Workshop! pdst.fm/e/chrt.fm/tr...

#AlfietheBeaggle enjoying the sun after all the rain yesterday at the #smallholdingdream

#AlfietheBeagle has discovered that there are snacks in the ponies' feed tubs .... 🥕🤦‍♂️

@drlindadykes.bsky.social has finally accepted the inevitable. Just as I did when we met Alfie in Beagle four weeks ago this afternoon. 🤣

A photo from this morning's dog walk; one of several 'fairy rings' at present across the #smallholdingdream. 🍄🧚

Still as amazing to watch and listen to as when I first saw it. #OdeToJoy 🎵🎼 youtu.be/kbJcQYVtZMo?...

Am enjoying the @thesillymarillion.bsky.social on the way home from #Oxonmoot having discovered it there via @itstoriello.bsky.social, and I really hope we find out what happened to Stef's chameleon .... 🦎😁 open.spotify.com/episode/4Ze4...

Have arrived in Oxford, and loved the warm welcome from the porters at @stannescollege.bsky.social where #Oxonmoot is happening till Sunday. Very impressed with the accommodation, and have unpacked my @prancingponypod.bsky.social essentials. Now to register, and then a tour of Oxford.

On my way to #Oxonmoot for the first time. #tolkien 📚🎥🎙

A very revealing podcast about an era of British politics which I've now realised I knew little about but which had such a big impact on 'modern society'. Also available on other podcast platforms if you're outside the UK. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

A full moon tonight at the #smallholdingdream

So true! 😁 #Shetlands

Very much recommend this for anyone who is a #Tolkien fan or even just has a passing interest in the #LordoftheRings films.

I have temporarily dropped to 24th in the pecking order at the #smallholdingdream while @drlindadykes.bsky.social and I look after a friend's three ducklings for the weekend. The resident poultry all had a good look but the visitors will no doubt be the top interest for a few days.

"I feel the need, the need for ... zoomies!" Hobnob feeling like he's in Top Gun and wanting to buzz the tower, sorry, me and Lily.

This evening's military flypast at the #smallholdingdream

On 13 April T.A. 3018: while visiting Frodo, Gandalf determines that Bilbo's magic ring is, in fact, the One Ring. Gandalf tells Frodo its history and Frodo volunteers to leave the Shire. Sam was certainly not eavesdropping..! Image: @donatoarts.bsky.social - Bag End: Shadow of the Past.

It'll be a pink super moon in a few hours at 1:22am but here's how it look now. #fullmoon

"Alexa, show me a bored puppy" .... 😁

TTT Week 076 - Silmarillion Saturday: Stirred as by a Cold Wind Join The Man of the West for the continuing story Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age, as we witness the fall of Arnor and the waning of Gondor. youtu.be/Gf7pDOpCIhk

Impatient ponies awaiting their dinners this evening at the #smallholdingdream 😁

I've never seen this clip previously but it will provide a positive feeling to your day. Enjoy! youtube.com/shorts/4Gu2s...

The #PamperedPonies are enjoying their sortie from the Top Paddock and are forming a decent salient into the Stripey Paddock.

TTT Week 075 - Fandom Friday: What Does It Take to Be a Fan? Today’s Tolkien Times returns to Fandom Fridays, as The Man of the West welcomes Celebreabird to talk about her Tolkien substack and her welcoming work on TikTok and Instagram! youtu.be/KFkuHO931ts

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A happy #TolkienReadingDay to you all! This is the anniversary of when Sauron fell in Lord of the Rings, and the @tolkiensociety.org's theme for this year is "Fellowship and Community", so I'll be reading some Flotsam and Jetsam.

Copied but so worth sharing! “We just wanted to see the historic electric substation.”

From now until 4/13 the audiobook of "Why We Love Middle-earth" - read by The Man of the West himself - is 50% off! Follow the link below to take advantage of this deal. t.co/5b5zdcfraC