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The Tony Hawk School of Horseback Riding

So I’ve been trying to work with Beautiful horse more since I’ve been pretty negligent over the past year. Yes, it’s been over 1 year since we brought these horses home and I’m not even riding! My feeling is, as picturesque as they are running around the pasture, if they don’t do more … Continue reading »

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Friday the 13th Part 2

Thankfully, no Jason or whoever involved.
I don’t consider myself a superstitious person, yet apparently, I am. I don’t walk under ladders. I prefer black cats don’t cross my path. I always throw a pinch of salt over my shoulder when spilled. And though Friday the 13 really isn’t that big a … Continue reading »

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Probably too much information

Oh today was a lovely day filled with cool, but not cold, temperatures; clear blue skies; no pestering bugs; birds singing. So how did I spend it? Shoveling sh*t. Sorry, I suppose I could have used a “nicer” word (I do consider myself a G-rated site), but when it comes down to … Continue reading »

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Temporary thaw

After weeks of below freezing temperatures, rain and bluster, this week started with sun and warmth…aaaah….making working outside a pleasure again.  I don’t know how long it will last, so I’m trying to take advantage.
The only thing in bloom right now is the Asian pear tree which seemed to thrive on the much cooler temperatures.  … Continue reading »

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The frozen georgian tundra

Now I know, I know, it’s cold everywhere, even in the frigid south, but hey, it’s my blog, get you’re own!
These are the times when being 40 minutes north of the Florida line and 7 hours above south Florida really count. It’s freakin’ freezing (literally, below) here! Which is bizarre considering last week, we had … Continue reading »

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