tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post8722895286759895883..comments2023-05-18T04:06:32.186-04:00Comments on Calm, Forward, Straight: In the Arena #97 - Process of elimination...Calm, Forward, Straighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08360276614916635500noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-55125106249179343982011-12-29T22:19:56.402-05:002011-12-29T22:19:56.402-05:00I think one of the best things about these forehea...I think one of the best things about these forehead-slapping moments is being able to share them with folks who know EXACTLY what you're talking about...:) Happy New Year to you and Val and your wonderful father!Captain Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09294085455860971795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-24034474937189256322011-12-29T20:55:55.668-05:002011-12-29T20:55:55.668-05:00I loved everything about this post, from the words...I loved everything about this post, from the words of wisdom to the picture of she shimmy shack lit up!Melissa-ParadigmFarmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14274830693649851658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-69314699585637999302011-12-29T18:44:26.427-05:002011-12-29T18:44:26.427-05:00You're smart to check the boots and work on fi...You're smart to check the boots and work on fit. And I hear you about perspective. A friend and fellow Pony Clubber of daughter's lost her pony this week - he somehow got out of their (huge) pasture and was hit and killed by a vehicle. Devastating and so very sad. :/<br /><br />Love love love the Shimmy Shack all dolled up!!billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-5718240961848407542011-12-29T18:34:26.996-05:002011-12-29T18:34:26.996-05:00Val-
Actually - the footing is quite good right n...Val-<br /><br />Actually - the footing is quite good right now. Once there is regular moisture it's excellent., but when there's no rain it really bogs us down. <br /><br />On the fence about the boots. We rode without them today... we've had plenty of really good rides with them too. I think I must master the proper application - not too loose, not tight.<br /><br />Yes, those were a bushel of salty oysters that was my present to myself and my Dad. We soaked up the sun on Christmas day in my yard, cracking oysters and loving life.Calm, Forward, Straighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08360276614916635500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-71951788211298769842011-12-29T18:29:02.422-05:002011-12-29T18:29:02.422-05:00GHM-
It is indeed the Shimmy Shack. I'm still...GHM-<br /><br />It is indeed the Shimmy Shack. I'm still working on the pictoral tour - coming soon! ;)Calm, Forward, Straighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08360276614916635500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-38823246577389692192011-12-29T18:27:49.647-05:002011-12-29T18:27:49.647-05:00Mary-
I need lots of reminders about staying in t...Mary-<br /><br />I need lots of reminders about staying in the moment. :)Calm, Forward, Straighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08360276614916635500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-50689054406784731732011-12-29T10:12:52.633-05:002011-12-29T10:12:52.633-05:00A very nice post. New perspective is a good thing...A very nice post. New perspective is a good thing, although I would tend to agree with you about the boots possibly causing a problem. Boots on horses make me nervous. Something about wrapping material around flexible tendon and ligament. Can you drag some of the sand out of your arena instead? Maybe, Val is taking it slow to avoid straining himself if the sand if really deep. I used to frequent an indoor and then abandoned it, because the new footing was so deep that I felt like we were riding over dunes. Harley got swallowed up in the corners and used to buck to dislodge his hindend from the really bad parts. It was ridiculous, so we left.<br /><br />Love the holiday treats and decorations. Are those oysters?Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-29163855844419761622011-12-29T09:39:39.212-05:002011-12-29T09:39:39.212-05:00Is that the Shimmy Shack all lit up, it looks very...Is that the Shimmy Shack all lit up, it looks very festive. <br /><br />As you say sometimes we get a reality check and realize how very lucky we are. Each ride is a gift as is each day spent with our family, friends and critters.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-18237949700453553352011-12-29T00:52:05.092-05:002011-12-29T00:52:05.092-05:00Very humbling indeed. It's always good to remi...Very humbling indeed. It's always good to remind ourselves to keep things in perspective and take a minute to truly enjoy the moment, whatever it may be.<br /><br />I just love that last picture of your new home. It really looks welcoming and cheerful. Great treats too!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04068684611506771719noreply@blogger.com