Hi ladies,
I had a post started this morning but lost it due to internet problem. Aggravating.
It rained this morning which we really needed. I'm working inside today. Been scanning paperwork and getting the office area organized. At least I'm still working in my office and not back all over the dining room table. That seems to be never ending. I also started throwing things out of the closet that need to either be thrown away, off to Goodwill or Ebay potential. I want to get a few thing today on Ebay. (Valerie - I will have horse tack!)
I've also been working on work stuff. I just had a call with my boss. I have to write a rebuttal letter to the department of insurance on our last financial exam. It has to be mailed this week. He said to me,
if you're working on your day off, then maybe you shouldn't be off. I could have said a whole lot of things but they were not really nice. I did say that at least this way I can focus on the letter which I haven't been able to do since he keeps dumping other things on me (I did leave that part out). This is really great coming from the guy who was sitting in the airport answering emails on his blackberry on his way to vacation last week. That's why I get the bucks.
Yesterday, I did get some horse work in. I almost didn't because it was so incredibly windy and just weird because of the impending rain. I worked Phoenix in the round pen and that was good exercise for me. Does it count more as exercise the more you sweat and collect dirt?
I am supposed to have my weigh-in tomorrow at my doctor's office. I won't have lost anything. I'm debating not going but maybe I need to go and fess up to myself. While I've been working hard this month, it hasn't been the right kind of work that is going to get me losing faster. Hmm, what to do.
Valerie - That is terrific that you enjoyed your first day. So much better than thinking WTF have I done??
Looks like you've got a good start on being OP. No excuses now with all those hallways!! I bet you can't wait to see Gabe at the trainer. It was so exciting to see the boys for the first time. And terrifying when it was time for me to ride them.
Spanky was trained using a KK Sprenger Aurigan loose rein snaffle bit. I didn't have one and couldn't find one locally so I tried a sweet iron loose rein snaffle. He did not like it. I finally won the bid on a KK on Ebay and got it somewhat cheaper than brand new. We're having much better rides now. Although DH grouses about why they weren't trained using a curb bit because
no one rides trail rides using snaffles and two hands. Yeah, okay, what about Chris Cox, John Lyons, Craig Cameron are ALL shown out on the trail in snaffles and two hands?? Old, male school logic is DH.
Phoenix did not like the bits much so he is using a D-ring rubber snaffle. He seems to like it much better. However, I am noticing that he is starting to show a little more independence and bullheadedness. I told DH that it is funny that I expected Spanky to be the one that I would have mental trouble riding and that Phoenix would be my dependable ride. Its turned out completely the opposite. Where Spanky used to challenge me, he is a mellow, good boy. Phoenix is so damned spooky and I don't think he's really listening to me when we're working now. I wonder if its his age - he's having growing pains at 3yo?? I need to work him more on the ground and get that respect going.
On the Ginger front, Calvin never called. I checked her last night. She was walking very well on the soft grassy areas but was more ouchy on the hard packed dirt area. She does not have shoes so understandable since her soles are more thin than normal. I finally decided to **** with everyone else and I was just going to learn about her feet and decide for myself. I tapped on both front feet with the hoof pick. There is only one small area where she sort of flinched - did not jerk away or show big pain - just a flinch. I gave her bute and put the boots back on with some iodine. This morning, I was pleased to see how quickly she moved out of the loafing shed to the feed trough.
that she is finally getting past the abcesses and into less pain.
(Sorry to the non-horsey people for the book written)
Heather - You're supposed to be making the semester tough on your students not yourself!
You've accomplished so much and are such an inspiration that this battle can be won. And you are a positive inspiration, and reality, that it is still going to be work when we are much closer to our goals. Hope that makes sense as a complement!
Ruth - Keep counting those calories. How long before your done with renovations?
Luja - Good job on the walking. Hope your friend is on the mend. Those are indeed scarey wake up calls about why we are pursuing a healthier lifestyle. You know, between horses, dogs and DH, it seems like all I do is shovel s***.
Only a woman can handle all that.
I better post this before I lost it again. Its about time for a nap.
to all!