Wet - But Warm, Thursday
Thursday, May 22nd, 2008 01:46 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
debris4spikeToday it was raining when I got to Toni's ... so much so DJ seemed glad to come in. He walked in briskly and didn't even seem upset that I took him into his stable, rather than tie him up on the yard like I normally do!
The rain had washed his mane beautifully - just wish I had a digital camera so that I could have taken his photo this morning; because after grooming he looked really stunning. His coat has come through a shade lighter - and his mane is silver-white. I think he enjoyed his groom again today, because a lot of his winter coat had gone I was able to give him a good brisk brush and, unlike his mum, he loves that - she hated being fussed at all and would not let you near her if you had a brush in your hand.
Toni brought in Junior and we went down past the Church and around the edge of the village today. I can't say that DJ was perfect as today he was sure that the tyre (that has been on the verge about 8 months) was going to get him. Just because he had safely negotiated past it for weeks ... well, it didn't mean that it was going to stay still today!!! Suprise, suprise ... we got past it safely!
Just as we were getting back we saw Ros and Cherry and heard that Ros has decided it is time to sell Cherry. No real reason, she just tends to do it every year. Jaykub and DJ were/are special people in my life ... Ros doesn't have that same affection - she cares for them brilliantly, but the relationship is never quite the same. I feel she is the one missing out - but maybe it is that I am too soft.
We headed on home. As we went I told Toni about my James A-Z that I did yesterday - so she has challenged me to do one for the other man in my life ... so that will follow soon!
DJ was settled enough to feed immediately - so I took him back to his field and cleaned up his box. All his loose hair I am having to collect as it has to be thrown and not just put on the muck heap. so today I also removed the ivy that was growing through the window areas of 2 of the boxes.
By the time I was driving home the sun was trying to break out ... so hopefully that will stay nice for the coming weekend!
The rain had washed his mane beautifully - just wish I had a digital camera so that I could have taken his photo this morning; because after grooming he looked really stunning. His coat has come through a shade lighter - and his mane is silver-white. I think he enjoyed his groom again today, because a lot of his winter coat had gone I was able to give him a good brisk brush and, unlike his mum, he loves that - she hated being fussed at all and would not let you near her if you had a brush in your hand.
Toni brought in Junior and we went down past the Church and around the edge of the village today. I can't say that DJ was perfect as today he was sure that the tyre (that has been on the verge about 8 months) was going to get him. Just because he had safely negotiated past it for weeks ... well, it didn't mean that it was going to stay still today!!! Suprise, suprise ... we got past it safely!
Just as we were getting back we saw Ros and Cherry and heard that Ros has decided it is time to sell Cherry. No real reason, she just tends to do it every year. Jaykub and DJ were/are special people in my life ... Ros doesn't have that same affection - she cares for them brilliantly, but the relationship is never quite the same. I feel she is the one missing out - but maybe it is that I am too soft.
We headed on home. As we went I told Toni about my James A-Z that I did yesterday - so she has challenged me to do one for the other man in my life ... so that will follow soon!
DJ was settled enough to feed immediately - so I took him back to his field and cleaned up his box. All his loose hair I am having to collect as it has to be thrown and not just put on the muck heap. so today I also removed the ivy that was growing through the window areas of 2 of the boxes.
By the time I was driving home the sun was trying to break out ... so hopefully that will stay nice for the coming weekend!
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Date: 2008-05-22 03:22 pm (UTC)Let's hope the long weekend is much nicer.
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Date: 2008-05-22 03:42 pm (UTC)Just hope we have had our bad weather for this week - leaving the wekend to some sunshine!!
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Date: 2008-05-22 05:36 pm (UTC)I mean I could never imagine selling Numfar and a horse is even more special
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Date: 2008-05-22 05:45 pm (UTC)Family and friends (whether 2 or 4 legged) are very special to me.
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Date: 2008-05-22 09:09 pm (UTC)I feel that way about my dog too.
I can't say that DJ was perfect as today he was sure that the tyre (that has been on the verge about 8 months) was going to get him. Just because he had safely negotiated past it for weeks ... well, it didn't mean that it was going to stay still today!!! Suprise, suprise ... we got past it safely!
I guess DJ thought that you needed a little excitement today after being such a perfect boy the last while?
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Date: 2008-05-23 07:14 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-05-23 12:34 am (UTC)Aww, I want a horse! My mom thinks we may get one. So many people are giving them away for free now, because they can't afford to feed them. We have 10 acres, and there's a stable -falling apart, so it will need some fixing up- already out there and big things for the water. She says she'd just have to give up smoking to pay for it's food..which to me is like the best deal ever. Her stop smoking & me get a horse.
I've never rid a horse, though :( ... I'd go with my friend Katie when she had lessons and watch her. It looks so much fun. Ah, I would love it.
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Date: 2008-05-23 07:15 am (UTC)The sun's out again today ... so hope it will stay like that for the weekend!
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Date: 2008-05-23 03:29 am (UTC)Love to you and DJ....I hope you get your nice weekend :)
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Date: 2008-05-23 07:17 am (UTC)Hope your W/E is great .... it is a Bank Holiday here ... which probably means it will rain ... LOL
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Date: 2008-05-25 06:10 am (UTC)I hope you're having a wonderful weekend (and DJ too)!
I have been thinking about you. I've got some pictures to upload of Rochester. I wanted to share them with you.
I'm going to try to get them up on LJ this weekend.
I miss you lady!
So you did a James A-Z? I'll have to look for that.
Who is this "other man"? Ooolala!
:-)
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Date: 2008-05-25 01:34 pm (UTC)Yes - my James A-Z is here I really had to struggle to concentrate!!!
DJ has the long W/E off - btw you missed an important post for him - here
The other things you have missed for me have been general jokes and rambles .... also my W/E to London to see James ... and a general angsty post of me getting a grip on life (at long last)
Hope you manage to get the pics up - Great to see them. Just good to see your name on this anyway.
Deborah
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Date: 2008-05-25 04:22 pm (UTC)I'm sad to hear about Cherry. My horses are my friends, and I could never sell them even after they are no longer capable of being ridden. However, lots of people see horses differently than I do and that's fine, too. Cherry had a good home with Ros and I'm sure Ros will find another good home to take her. But I agree with you ... Ros is missing out on a beautiful, one of a kind relationship. I don't think you're too soft at all. :-)
Sorry I'm so late in commenting. I've gotten woefully behind on my flist. This is becoming a habit that must stop!
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Date: 2008-05-25 08:57 pm (UTC)Yes - sometimes circumstances change and you have to say "Goodbye" to a horse - but basically they are family ... still, I suppose some people get rid of family on a regular basis as well ... Not me ... loved ones stay as loved ones! Yes, they are the ones who are missing out, not us.