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I got up early so I could finish chores and still get Ann out to the Saddle Fitting Clinic before 9.
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Never did post my Skywatch pictures. Barb came over and was a big help as usual. The farrier arrived at 11 to do King Mustafa's feet and he was a very good boy.
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Got almost everything done and Barb picked up the slack. In a little before Ann came downstairs and got her breakfast ready. She had an English Muffin, Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Tea, a little OJ and some fruit.
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When we got in the car to leave, Seymour was checking us out through the screen.
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The first horse (Finnegan) had some saddle fitting problems and his back was sore.
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Within an hour the problem was solved with a Euro Mattes Pad. He is now ridden with a hackamore and was outstanding while Maureen rode him.
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Andrea instructs Maureen and had a lot of input during the session.
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Next up...an Arabian stallion. He was adorable, but I had to leave and did not see what happened.
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Got home and did a few things around the house before we left for Hamlin Beach State Park...a 50th anniversary celebration.
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Wouldn't you know that Topper was there taking pictures of me taking pictures of him.
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Richard and Joan were truly surprised.
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Everyone was asked to bring an appetizer and they had the rest catered by Jimmy Z's (a local hot dog joint in Brockport...you know...garbage plates and all that).
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This is Mark. He is their older son. He has had a Walking Show on PBS, is concerned about health, green and the environment....travels all over the country and is one heck of a good public speaker.
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Below is his brother's wife, who was telling us a story about how her husband's band opened for Bon Jovi (in Texas).
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Several of their friends drove up from Connecticut...quite a surprise.
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Rob and Mark did a great job organizing the event.
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50 years! Wow.
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Got home late and had forgotten to soak the hay cubes and beet pulp. I could hardly keep my eyes open, I was so tired.
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Barb arrived with a load of sawdust, so I went out eventually, and helped her unload it. I don't know where she gets all her energy.
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The stalls looked great.
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Tonight the sky was glowing.
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How does that look for nice footing?
Let the kitties out in the back yard for awhile. They seem to love it.
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It was almost dark.
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Have to go put the horses in before I fall asleep.
Night all.
5 comments:
Looks like a great 50th celebration. Congrats to them. The horses are gorgeous.
The anniversary party looks like it was a lot of fun.
I wish I had all that sawdust stored for this winter for the chicken coop. I still haven't checked into it. I am afraid of the price.
Whew! Busy day. Isn't it wonderful to think of spending 50 years together?
Just popping in to say hello & to wish you a nice, weekend .... loved the photo's on this post, what a wonderful celebration that was !
Enjoyed the day.
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