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Saturday, November 22, 2014

I'm Back

Did you miss me? Or more accurately, Steele and Irish?

of course they missed me- I'm the lovable one
and me. I'm the handsome one. 

Ed and I just returned from a 3 week vacation. It was one that we have spent a year planning. I'll give you a hint:
wild wallaby on the side of the road

That's right- we went to Australia! I've always wanted to go and the trip did not disappoint. I have 100's of photos, which I may subject you too over the winter (you have been warned). On the way home we stopped in Hawaii for a few days. That was a magical place.

A trip like this is only possible when care can be arranged for the critters. Fortunately our usual 'sitter' was willing to do three weeks so that we could go. It was wonderful to not have to worry while being so far away. Ed and I spent the days before trying to make sure that we had in all the supplies she would need. We did okay- there was a bag of shavings and a half-bag of feed left.

We returned from heat to winter weather. While it was hard to go outside in the cold this morning I loved coming back to the barn and having my morning with my two guys. Irish was funny- he refused to look at me this morning. Steele ignored me as well. I didn't worry about it. Tonight I brought them out and gave them a good groom. By the end Irish was back to his snuggly self and Steele was feeling good. I'm hoping that I can get a few rides in before the winter freeze really hits.

While I was away I did manage to get to a tack shop. I'll give you two guesses what I bought.


9 comments:

  1. I missed you!!! OMG Australia and Hawaii!!!!!!!!! I have to say I'm jealous and I CAN'T WAIT to see all of the photos!!! That wallaby photo is amazing. I'm so glad you had fun. Did you buy a saddle? Or... a bridle?? I guess that's two guesses lol. Welcome back!!

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    1. thanks! It took quite a few years of planning and saving to do this trip. If you want it you will get there. If you want to see my photos there are on my flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bambe1964/

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    2. Can't wait to see all the pictures!!!!!!!

      I am so looking forward to our adventure in September next year!!!!! I'm going to try to get my sister in law to come with! you are all going to love her!!!!

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    3. It's Ann by the way!!!!!!

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  2. That Irish is one handsome dude. He makes my heart go pitter-pat. Lucky you to have a trusted caretaker that allows you to take a three week vacation!

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    1. I know! It was the longest vacation I've ever taken. I doubt I'd go away that long again. But it was wonderful.

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  3. Did you love my country? Hope the weather put on a show for you!!

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    1. The weather was beautiful every day. The country was fabulous and the people amazing.

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  4. I'm jealous of your trip, how awesome! Glad to have you back :)

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