Pony Time

The way I look at relationships is simple---“If you want the Pony you have to shovel the merda“. As you know, ponies come in all sizes, shapes and genders. For example, I have a female pony, but on the other hand my wife has a male pony. They both have one thing in common, they leave a trail of manure wherever they go. Now these ponies can end up having little ponies--ponettes so to speak. With these ponettes comes a whole new load and the need for a bigger shovel.

I, for example, have kept my shovel small, but there are times when I have to shovel feverishly to kept the stable clean with the pony that I have. One of the more stressing possibilities in life is that your pony will come with a mare and a stallion. Mine came with just a mare. This requires a lot more shoveling, but it is worth it if it keeps the pony happy. After all, when the pony is happy you are happy.

Real happiness comes when you interact closely with the pony. Oh the sheer joy of it. Of course, some one who interacts closely with all the ponettes and the mare and stallions will generate so much manure that it could require a front end loader to clean up.

Speaking of front end loaders, there are times, even with the calmest pony, that you may need this. They are not inexpensive to rent. For example in New York City, where I live, there are a lot of front end loaders for rent. They generally run anywhere from $200 to $300 an hour. They are well worth it, especially if the pile gets too high and smelly .

There are many people today who do not want a pony and I can understand this. Having a pony when you don’t have a shovel can be very difficult or, as is the case with many people, they are just too busy cleaning up their own manure to be bothered with someone else’s. This is fine. It is their choice. Many people feel that they must have a pony with all the ponettes, even if they don’t have a good shovel. This is a mistake. Things are changing however and many many more people are ponyless these days. This is a good thing.


One of the saddest things though is when you lose your pony, either through death or due to the fact that your shovel is broken and the guy who rents front end loaders tells you there is too much manure, even for his equipment. Even though this happens, remember you can always buy a new bigger stronger shovel and find a new pony.

Happy shoveling Ragazzi!!!!