Good progress

I forgot to take my camera out this morning but Sage did good. Marilyn came this morning. I went to catch Sage and I could not catch her. She came in and worked her in the pen around and finally got her. She had caught her and turned her loose several times and then she worked at her leading nicely. Without putting her head down for a snatch of grass. She put her back into her pen and left her about 10 minutes and then caught her again. She had to do some working with her. Later today I went in with the halter and lead rope and she came right up to me and put the halter on her and we went for a walk. She minded so well. Marilyn will be back in the morning at 9 for more work. I hope she will feel she is ready to ride.

So my work with Sage gave me a glad day. Bob is cutting hay for a guy in Deer Park. He pays him in hay instead of money. Works for us and for him. He will go back in the morning for another day. Its been so wet and now it seems like we are supposed to have an extended time of good weather, good for hay farmers.

I was so glad to see that Gerry Cox, a trainer who lives in Arden (near Colville), placed 3rd. in the Extreme Mustang Challenge in Albany, Oregon last weekend. He brought Annie Fannie home. Good job Gerry. My computer won't let me view the video of his freestyle run. You can get it at his Face Book.

Bob got home and we finished up the scalloped potatoes he made me last night. With Polish Sausage in them it was yummy.

Blessings,

Kansas, look out

This picture was taken in 2009. Was looking through
some older pictures and I found this one that I took at the Draft Horse Show up in Sandpoint, ID. They were Friesens. I remember they were stunning.

We had weird weather last night and today. Yesterday was nice until evening and a big storm rolled by. We could see it but we did not get any of the rain. This morning the wind was really whistling. Blowing bad. I took a nap and when I woke up, the wind is gone and not a cloud in the sky. It was strange but I am glad to see blue sky.

I had a colonoscopy today. I went dragging my feet but the doctor said at my age all was perfect and don't have to have another. That is a good thing because I said I wouldn't. I don't mind the procedure, you sleep through it, its the day before I hate. If you could take pills I wouldn't care. The liquid is so gross you have to drink. Is that more information that you wanted to know? Probably.

Anyway after something to eat and home took a nap, I am ready for life again. Tomorrow, Sage here I come.

Blessings

Rest of the pictures

This is an absolutely gorgeous barn. He built every inch of it and designed it before that. It really is a piece of art.

Her flowers are beautiful.

One little froggy in her green house.

Another little froggy on another leaf.

Her flowers are so pretty. She has a real green thumb. I don't. Loved looking at them and taking pictures.

It was a pretty day today despite the dark clouds earlier. I should have worked with Sage but didn't. Tomorrow I will.

Blessings

Rain Drops Keep Falling On My Head

Yesterday Bob and I went down to our friends Angelo and Joyce who live in the hills outside of Harrison, Idaho. They have a stunning home with a view that would keep me in their living room 24/7. Its stunning. They have a beautiful place. She beautiful flowers and a green house with lovely plants.

I took a bunch of pictures but for some reason this is all it let me upload tonight. I will probably have some more tomorrow.

Their horses are fat and slick and waiting to go on a trail ride in the mountains. Joyce had a hip replaced in January and can't ride just yet so they are all waiting.

And, can that lady cook. It was so good. We finished the evening with strawberry shortcake from strawberries from her garden.

We were out of cell phone and range and I got upset when we finally got to where we could. My brother in law that is ill had a real down turn. He has an infection somewhere and was running a 105 temp. Please keep him in your prayers. We are not ready to let him go yet. I want to be with my sister so bad. I know she has her kids around but I want to be. We just can't afford to go back to TN right now. God is in control, that is what I keep telling myself.

It spit rain all afternoon. Hope it does not rain hard with Hoopfest going on in Spokane. There are over a thousand 3 on 3 teams participating.

Blessings

Good To Be Home

It is good to be home but it was awesome to spend Nikki's birthday with her. It was great fun for dinner and.........at Angel of the Wind casino.
From the left, Dustin, me Nikki, Carmen, Heather, Joel, Bryant, Tyler and Kevin. All of the boys except Kevin are Nikki's boys. You would never know that would you. Dustin is head of telecommunications at the casino and got Nikki a good sized meal for the group of us. Their food was very good.

Sunday morning after church Isaac having a hotdog. I had Pizza. Isaac hates pizza. He will be 8 in two weeks.

Two precious Great grandkids. Lilliana starts school this fall. Nathaniel is 2 1/2. Sweet kids.

Coming home. Skeeter and I needed a little break.

If I had only known what lay ahead!!!!!!!!!. Friday when I went over there were signs of road work but no one working. HOWEVER half way up the Waterville grade. We sat the better part of an hour. I am so glad it wasn't hot. Once we got going from there on the east of Douglas we got held up again. This time only about 20 minutes. I was aggrevated by the time we got through all that.

So I am home and trust I will get to work Sage this week. I took three video's with me to Nikki's that I knew she would enjoy, 3 Road to the Horse video's We watched 2 of the sets. Enjoyed them so much and have some ideas to put into my work with my black and white girl.

Blessings

Sage, She is still here

Here she is

Sage

No I didn't ride her today but I worked her an hour in the round pen, then saddled her up and put her bridle on and long lines and I ground drove her all over the place. She does perfect in the round pen but I wanted something a little more challenging for her. She did really good. I thing the lines were too heavy but she finally got the idea of what I wanted her to do from behind her. Had to use the driving whip to tap her a few times but she was OK. Then Bob trimmed her front feet. She tolerated that perfectly. She just stood there and let him do it. That is the first time. He does it but its a battle to keep her foot, not today. I still am a little discouraged but will just keep it up until I know she is respectful of me. AND, I caught her with out a run down and that is the first time since Andrea was here. Even in a smaller pen she has been naughty but not today. Progress.

It was quite a nice day. Other than Katie's horses breaking down a gate and coming to visit all was quiet on Calico Acres Farm.

Blessings

I am Whining and I Admit It

I am fed up with this weather, can't get out and do anything without getting soaked. I have put my barn boots away for the summer twice and now they are out again. At least I did not have to water the garden today.

These picture are out of the archives. I don't even know what year they were taken.

The horses are at the corrals in Burns probably the first time we went down there. I know it was at least 15 years ago.

One of my favorite pictures of scenery in Yellowstone.

I wish I could remember where I took this picture or when. Not a clue but I liked it when I found it in my files.

So my day was quite boring actually - just laundry and usual stuff. Katie came over and we had a good time. She found me some ring tones for my phone that I will hear. And she fixed one for Bob and one for her. Doesn't take a lot to entertain me on a dark rainy day.

Blessings,