I'm going to make another attempt at getting caught up. It may take a few posts today.
Scooter, you asked about Ginger. She is improving. She still has a ways to go as the farrier cut a hole in the bottom of her hoof so the abcess could drain. We've been soaking her foot in epsom salt and warm water. She is becoming less tolerant so I take that as a good sign. We also have to bandage the hoof to keep it clean. But her spirit it great.
Thin, you asked about Grizzlefart and his side of the story. He is an old, weathered cowboy who does things his way. The kids are what he calls, 'book educated' not life educated. They don't see eye-to-eye. He's said that the kids have demanded things be their way and have threatened several times to move their horses. They finally decided to leave their horses for the time being, "to see if things improve" but are no longer barn managers. In my opinion, both sides are wrong. However, I feel the kids are more wrong because Grizzle is the boss. As most of us have learned, the boss gets to do things their way; you can make suggestions; they can listen or not; and its your choice to live with it or not. They are most at fault for all the tension and unrest because they do not have the business skills to work things out. The art of negotiation. Which is funny because two of the three are salespeople. But, we've dealt with him on a business level and he's responded well. He's willing to listen and discuss. We've also had a stern conversation about how while he views horses as working tools, people who board them see them as parts of the family. He is obnoxious. He thinks he's funny. But we just chuckle and go on. The girls just get pissed off. I've told both of them that if they can't let it go; then maybe they should move their horses because its not good for anybody. But they should just get over it; leave their horses; and come out and enjoy them. When he and I went on that trail ride and had gotten back, he told my DH that we were so far back in the weeds that DH would never have been able to find us to see what we were doing.
I about fell off the horse when he said that. He's harmless.
Okay, so the week has been totally filled with getting the horses taken care of and helping Ginger. Its been a lot of work and going to be that way. Hopefully we can start getting into a routine this week where we're not out there for 2 hours every single night. Maybe even where we can take turns. We have been going over each night to put them out on grass for awhile and to get some exercise; give the hay for the night and water, etc. One night, they were so happy to be out that they ran away from me. Brat girls. Tanyah took off into the back pasture and Ginger did too. Her foot was feeling pretty good then. I had to get grain and walk back in after them. I've been trying to work Tanyah in the riding arena on a lunge rope. She pins her ears back and bucks when I snap the whip right behind her butt. Better to buck then as opposed to me being on her back.
Last night, I did take Tanyah for my first solo ride. I rode across the road into the big bean field that is part of the county park. It was pretty good. Ginger does not do well going off on her own so I was a little anxious to see how Tanyah does. Now I can ride for 30-45 minutes on my own and get out of the arena. But I won't ride down into the woods by myself. With 5000 acres, if something happened to me, no one would know where to find me. But DH and I have walkie talkies that will work out in the big field. It was such a beautiful night. I always love it when I see deer out too.
I did have to have a little talk with DH about how its not appropriate for him to stand around b.s'ing with Grizzle and Grizzle's sidekick, Kevin, while I was running around doing all the physical work. It would be in his best interest to find something to help me then he can talk. Men = DUH!
Today, I'm spending most of the day at the house. I have so much cleaning to do and just want to have time at home. This afternoon, I have to go over and clean stalls plus go with the barn girls to pick up some hay. I won't have trouble getting in moderate activity. So, Dr. Phil.....
I did finally post a couple of pictures of Tanyah on the picture thread.
No, I did not get up and ride my bike this morning. DH was awake at 4:15 am and seemed to think it was okay to wake me up too. He finally got up to go watch TV but then I had trouble going back to sleep until after 5. We've been out to breakfast. I'm all out of whack because I'd like to go back to sleep but have stuff to do. I'm not sitting here like a slug though.
A few more replies:
BarbPA - I'm so happy that you got that second opinion! I know you're off on vacation and hope you're having a great time.
Lisa - The camping trip sounds like a blast. Its amazing how little trips like that are so empowering. Something about being off on your own and taking care of yourself. Very validating as well.
Kat - Are you bike riding? Swimming dates with the DH? I need a kick in the butt because I'm still maintaining. I'm ready to drop down into the 240's so I need to crack down.
Mary - I'm sorry to see about your cousin.
I'm outta here for awhile.
TA TA!
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Just a quick peek in before I run off to be a "showgirl" again.
ya bunches!
!!! What a psychological boost it is to see those numbers go down, especially into "2-terville!" Good for you! Are you leading the challenge at Curves? Your winnings can buy you some nice new 
Have a great vacation!
Actually we didn't end up walking as much as I'd hoped because we stopped off at a bar on the beach and had drinks and listened to music. Then it was back to the room to change for David Copperfield! 
What an AMAZING show!!! If you have never seen him, I would highly recommend it!!!! And, as if the show wasn't good enough, I ended up on stage with a group of people for the finale of the show --- he made about 15 of us disappear!! Then we got to meet him back stage, shake his hand and got and autographed picture. It was a blast!!! After that we had a late dinner at Johnny Rockets 
-- outside on the board walk! It was such a nice evening. Today we got up for breakfast, won back a little bit of $$ and headed home. Picked up the dogs, Jeff went into work for a while and I am sitting here exhuasted. I slept horrible at both places. So happy to be back in my own bed tonight!!!
Thinthinker will get to see more of her than me. 
But I could not ask for a better second mom for her when she is so far from home. 
