January 19, 2009

Lots of Rain

Hi, January here already and it's 2009! Can't believe it, time flies. I just returned from New Zealand. My Dad had a stroke while on a cruise to Australia and NZ and when they said he might not make it, I had to go. Especially since I'm a Critical Care RN. Got a Medical team together for a meeting, got a plan and am working the plan. All is on go and he's recovering nicely. Even helped cook his own breakfast today! Good news.

Horse time has suffered since Dec. 22 when we learned of my Dad's stroke but I've done a lot of undemanding time and lots of scratching. Still wishing my horses would present the itchy spots to me but I know where they are for the most part, at least, and will get the funniest expressions from Boss and O'Rion and Exy. Fiona is one tough customer and I've only ONCE in the four years I've owned her seen that hilarious lip-is-poking-out-and-I-can't-help-it expression. She loves to be scratched right between her teats. loves it. funny girl.

O'Rion loves his withers scratched. Exy is a chest and tummy girl as well as withers. She gives hilarious lip faces. O'Rion does, too. I LOVE MY HORSES!

They look pretty scraggly right now with this rain and cold and wind. O'Rion has major tangles. Going to be a mess when I finally get around to grooming.

Can't do it all, eh? I can't beat myself up too much. I'll get to it.

Ta ta.