Nine years ago today, I set out four goals to be hopefully achieved in the next decade: First was to buy Erdenheim. Second was to get at least one full-length...
A purely fun afternoon today, as my dad and stepmother came down, and we went to the fair. I gravitated toward the livestock exhibits first, of course, and...
Toccata is exhibiting yet another of his good qualities for an endurance horse, this quality absolutely predicted from his heritage but nice to see anyway. It...
Deb I enjoy reading about the horse's. I learn and was sharing the story of Erdenheim with my son this weekend. Risa ... From: Deb <debph1999@...> ...
When the plumber put in the new septic system and my freeze-proof hydrant in January, he hauled in a big load of white gravel. This started out as a gravel...
Longfellow and I have a morning routine. I come out bearing food, and all the barn cats and kittens are around and excited. I fill the front steps dish, home...
I love the way cats teach us patience and tenacity. ... From: Deb <debph1999@...> Subject: [erdenheim] EJ: August 7, 2008 To: erdenheim@yahoogroups.com ...
Deb, he is so lucky to have you,, as all your animals are! Risa ... From: Mary Carter <mcarter0208@...> Subject: Re: [erdenheim] EJ: August 7, 2008 To:...
The horses at times remind me of kids in a school class who know the answer: "Pick ME!! Pick ME!!!" Unfortunately, the world is not fair, as Mom always told...
A couple of pictures of the horses on a busy day. The latter part of this work week has been crazy because severe lightning-induced computer problems on...
I was just out doing evening chores, and while I was propped against the gate watching the 100-gallon tank fill and listening to the contented munch of the...
Deb, I wish I were there to help you pet! Risa ... From: Deb <debph1999@...> Subject: [erdenheim] EJ: August 11, 2008 To: erdenheim@yahoogroups.com Date:...
Every day begins with a plan. It may degenerate from that point into something that looks like a DNA diagram, but it does begin with a plan. On a project...
I was counting grand totals a while ago and came up with 12 outside that I know of, and I'm sure a few that I don't know of lurk in the woods. Does THAT...
"What does music mean to you?" I was at my audition tonight for the next concert year of Singers - they redo auditions every year, even if you've been in the...
Where on the internet are you getting the feeds for the Olympics? I would love to see the equestrian parts but here they are on a cable channel during hours I...
They are live streaming parts of it, and there are also people there at the facility reporting, but I don't have time to deal with setting up the livestream...
Here's 12 pages worth of play-by-play and thoughts from the first half of the team competition this morning. I imagine that this same thread will be picked up...
Yesterday, a question. Today, one image that perfectly illustrated the answer. The image came from dressage, but it epitomized the experience of musical...
Watch it quickly, people, before it gets yanked for copyright. This is clearly recorded off a broadcast, although not an English one. Things to watch for: ...
This morning, with the yard conquered, I moved the mower into the pasture. Totally different going, as the grass is low and the weeds high, horses being picky...
It is a wonderful start,, glad the tree is coming along despite past droughts. Risa ... From: Deb <debph1999@...> Subject: [erdenheim] EJ: August 16,...
Thank you Deb, I enjoyed those photos. We have had a full moon here for a few nights.... even tho I am in an apt... I am up very high in the complex and get...
Awww a passing of a legend. 31 is a good age. I wonder why she had trouble having foals? Susan ... From: Deb To: erdenheim@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday,...
Believe me, they researched that extensively, every possible vet consult and opinion and effort. She was owned by the Firestone family - recognize that name?...