MUCK!!!

25.6.21

Yeah, Muck!  At the barn where I board my Girls, there's a continuous mud puddle in front of the gates. It is apparently from dumping the giant water tub so one can scrub it clean. I think keeping a big water tub clean is Wonderful- don't get me wrong.   I just wish it was elsewhere so that manure-laden puddle isn't right in front of a gate. 

It's unhealthy, will be a good breeding place for mosquitos, and generally not healthy for horses nor humans. I can personally attest to the human side. <  Laughing>

This evening I opened the gate so Jaide could walk in. Of course, that meant I had to try to dodge the muck puddle. Hahahaaa- it didn't work so well. Jaide balked. I can't really blame her, but don't do it while the human is trying her best to not get stuck.

So there we were, other loose horse wandering about, and my sneaker got stuck in the muck. Yep- my left sneaker got left behind and there I was with Jaide ( who now was realizing her "mom" was having some sort of physical breakdown.)  Remember- I'm not 25 any longer... There we were doing this very weird dance, Jaide and I. She was doing her best to stay away from me and also to not step on me. ( good Jaide). I was trying to regain balance and not have to step in the crap anymore than I had to. I was holding on to the metal gate, and I saw glimpses of my poor mare freaking out at my antics.  

I finally gave up and saw the ground had gotten dry so I plopped down, Jaide was there, not really sure just what she should do, so she was still. ( Good Jaide!) I was angry at it all because there's not one reason other than dump-age that muck puddle should even be there.  The gal who was there was so scared I had gotten hurt but no, nothing serious, thank goodness. I know I'll feel it tomorrow but basically, okay  :)

I'm alright and Jaide most likely thinks I have finally lost it mentally... She'll be alright though- there's a lot of down-home common sense in that mare. The same with Briana- they're both good girls. 

Thank goodness!

( thanks to Barewalls for the above cartoon)

It's Alright

 6/24/21

I find it interesting how life changes- no matter what age, it will change. Sometimes it is brought on by another, sometimes by the actual creator of the change to come. I find the change is tough on some occasions. Then once I get used to it all, it becomes alright.

And it has. I miss having my horses right outside my window, but they're only a 10-minute drive away and for that, I'm happy and fortunate. I began giving Jaide a calming addition on her horse feed and it seems to be working well. She's much happier and is relaxed, which is wonderful. Briana doesn't need anything like that as she's already laid back enough. They both seem happy as can be living where they are. I'm meeting more of the gals who board there also and all are very nice. Helpful and want to have the place look a little nicer too. I'm all for that as well.

The weather in Maryland is the same as I remember. Humid and summers are hot. Lately, however, there is a cycle of hot/ humid days, then a big storm or four and they clean out all the wicked heat. The next few days are simply gorgeous.  It's all coming back and is getting more familiar.

Still don't know where I'll end up permanently but it will happen and then life will be good. In the meantime, I'm here in a small apartment that is very comfortable.

I've been dealing with a ton of thinking about who I'm becoming. So far I like 'her' a lot and hope I can still keep moving forward in an adult manner. Hahahaaa- until the 6-year-old in me shows up again.  ;) 

Wishing you all a glorious summer and remember to take that suntan lotion along on long rides.

Oh-I forgot! I have had to grow more herbs due to leaving my others back in PA. They're really coming along nicely. The best part is that I have one tomato plant and it has created a dear little tomato! No- wait, there were two there today. I found some sticks to help the plant stay upright and a piece of baling twine around it for support. Hope it works!

Stay safe everyone!