Follow my journey into the future. I promise it will be full of random rants, travel and other photos, musical musings, especially BOWIE, general chaos, and all my animal family: four horses, three alpacas, three dogs, and three and a half cats.
Friday, July 12, 2013
Friday, July 5, 2013
Friday, June 28, 2013
Friday, June 14, 2013
Happy Birthday, Yalla!
Yalla! FantastyKheema arrived about 3:40 AM on June 14th, 2009 and this time Lisa (my neighbor) and I were fortunate enough to witness the entire birthing process, following a week of sleeping in the barn. See here for our adventures and pictures. Also, LaughingOrcaRanch.blogspot.com has an excellent write up and pictures of the events leading up to and following her birth, as well. see here.
She has now matured to a solid four year old and is saddled and ready to go. (I know, the saddle pad is waaaay too long for her short back.) I've only managed a half dozen rides or so, and many of them were bareback, but she is coming along nicely. She has a lot of attitude but she's smart and quick to learn...and quick on her feet too!
As with Scout, however, she didn't grow as tall as I'd hoped. Actually, this picture is from last year. I was certain I had more recent ones. I can't find any right now so I'll just have to take some this afternoon when the sun is better.
Anyway, Happy Birthday to my beautiful little fireball with a brain, Yalla!
Let's go!!
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Happy Birthday Scout!
It was around 4:30 in the morning on June 13, 1995, still dark outside, and I couldn't sleep. I had heard Beighley pacing around in her pen much of the previous night and was anxious to see if her surprise had been delivered. I went outside and in the predawn light I saw a long shooting star go across the sky. I thought, 'that's a good sign.'
As I neared Beighley's pen, I could just make out a little shape at her side. The little fella was dry and running around her when I went over to them. I thought to myself, 'what a gorgeous blanket!' I saw a red foal with a perfect white blanket, big white blaze, and white stockings. Then I noticed more white on the belly and neck. Oh my, that's a colorful horse!
I love his unique coloring, although he is certainly not registerable in any breed. And he never grew very big, topping barely 14.2 on his best days.
He's goofy and loveable and he's the token "boy" in the barn.
Happy Birthday, my boy, Scout!!!
As I neared Beighley's pen, I could just make out a little shape at her side. The little fella was dry and running around her when I went over to them. I thought to myself, 'what a gorgeous blanket!' I saw a red foal with a perfect white blanket, big white blaze, and white stockings. Then I noticed more white on the belly and neck. Oh my, that's a colorful horse!
I love his unique coloring, although he is certainly not registerable in any breed. And he never grew very big, topping barely 14.2 on his best days.
He's goofy and loveable and he's the token "boy" in the barn.
Happy Birthday, my boy, Scout!!!
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Robin Gates needs our help!
One of my greatest fears has been realized... but not by me.
Robin Gates, a Liberty Horse Trainer, has been severely kicked by her horse and is in dire need of our prayers.
From her website:
On the evening of June 4th 2013, Robin Gates (Liberty Horse Training) was severely kicked in the face by her horse (Red). She was found unconscious in the paddock and rushed to the nearest hospital. She was then immediately airlifted to Stanford Medical Center where she remains in treatment.
Robin sustained multiple facial fractures, a broken shoulder and a few broken ribs. Luckily she has no neurological or brain damage. Today (Monday, June 10th) she will undergo facial reconstructive surgery. If all goes well, she will be released from the hospital in a few weeks and begin what is expected to be a 6 month journey to a full recovery.
Robin is in remarkably good spirits and still has her sense of humor intact. She is an amazing example to us all.
Now for the bad news . . . at the time of the accident, Robin was not covered by Health Insurance. The cost of her medical transport, care, surgery and rehabilitation is yet unknown, but estimated to be well over $100,000. Robin and her husband Neil need our help. Calling all angels . . . we need your donations (none too small) to support this dynamic teacher of life, love and wisdom who has touched us all so deeply and in so many different ways.
We will keep you updated on Robin's progress here so check back often. Please leave your comments, blessings, insights and inspirations for she will be reading them and feeling your support.
With Gratitude and Love ~ Suzen Dyslin
Here is a link to her website for donations. I'm sure anything would help.
As I grow older, and since my broken ankle, I feel more vulnerable than I ever used to. I feel awful about this happening to her. It is such a risk when we own horses, isn't it? Does anyone else feel that way?
Robin Gates, a Liberty Horse Trainer, has been severely kicked by her horse and is in dire need of our prayers.
From her website:
On the evening of June 4th 2013, Robin Gates (Liberty Horse Training) was severely kicked in the face by her horse (Red). She was found unconscious in the paddock and rushed to the nearest hospital. She was then immediately airlifted to Stanford Medical Center where she remains in treatment.
Robin sustained multiple facial fractures, a broken shoulder and a few broken ribs. Luckily she has no neurological or brain damage. Today (Monday, June 10th) she will undergo facial reconstructive surgery. If all goes well, she will be released from the hospital in a few weeks and begin what is expected to be a 6 month journey to a full recovery.
Robin is in remarkably good spirits and still has her sense of humor intact. She is an amazing example to us all.
Now for the bad news . . . at the time of the accident, Robin was not covered by Health Insurance. The cost of her medical transport, care, surgery and rehabilitation is yet unknown, but estimated to be well over $100,000. Robin and her husband Neil need our help. Calling all angels . . . we need your donations (none too small) to support this dynamic teacher of life, love and wisdom who has touched us all so deeply and in so many different ways.
We will keep you updated on Robin's progress here so check back often. Please leave your comments, blessings, insights and inspirations for she will be reading them and feeling your support.
With Gratitude and Love ~ Suzen Dyslin
Here is a link to her website for donations. I'm sure anything would help.
As I grow older, and since my broken ankle, I feel more vulnerable than I ever used to. I feel awful about this happening to her. It is such a risk when we own horses, isn't it? Does anyone else feel that way?
Friday, June 7, 2013
Friday, May 31, 2013
Friday, May 24, 2013
Friday, May 17, 2013
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
The Next Day
Have I fallen off the face of the Earth, you ask? Not really, but sometimes it feels like I am in a vast and deep abyss with no way out. But really, I have been putting in lots of extra time at work since one of the other girls quit. I've been doing her work and now I'm training the new replacement...
Also, I've been dealing with family members' medical issues these last six months...
But time never stops and life moves on...too quickly sometimes, but that's the way it is.
I did back Yalla! as you can see by the header photo. We haven't put in very many rides but she is doing all right.
Hope to spend more time here in the future.
The Next Day- David Bowie's newest album after a 10 year hiatus.
Also, I've been dealing with family members' medical issues these last six months...
But time never stops and life moves on...too quickly sometimes, but that's the way it is.
I did back Yalla! as you can see by the header photo. We haven't put in very many rides but she is doing all right.
Hope to spend more time here in the future.
The Next Day- David Bowie's newest album after a 10 year hiatus.
Monday, May 13, 2013
Hallo Spaceboy!!
Commander Chris Hadfield sang Bowie's song, Space Oddity, from the International Space Station in outer space. Enjoy!
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Sunday Stills (07-22-12 Up In the Sky)
This week's Sunday Stills challenge is to photograph things we see up in the sky. Around New Mexico, spotting a hot air balloon is a common occurence.
The clouds were unusually heavy on the mountaintops on this day and the moon was still visible in the day-time sky.
This contrail is straight up and down. I wasn't sure if I could get the photo because the sun was right there, but I think it came out pretty cool.
Everyone sees stars in the sky, but stars made of clouds? I don't know if this was caused by one plane playing or what, but it was very cool.
Here are two experimental planes out for a morning soar.
And lastly, it's always a bad thing when one sees smoke in the sky. This was from a recent fire in the bosque (little woods) down by the Rio Grande river and within city limits. It spread quickly, jumping the river and threatening to engulf houses but, fortunately, was put out before causing massive damage (like Colorado Springs) other than a few hundred acres of trees. On my way home from work, I drove under the smoke and it was very eerie, causing everything I saw to take on a golden hue for a few seconds.
For more Sunday Stills, please visit here.
Friday, July 20, 2012
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Sunday Stills (07-15-12 Pick Two)
I am choosing Roads from 07-01-12 because I missed that challenge and Weather, because I took photographs while driving through a thunderstorm. This curvy little road is a steep downhill grade with cliffs on the right hand side. It's scary, especially when you come across a roadside cross or bent guardrails, where you know someone has had an accident or died.
Here are some pretty cool cloud formations
then the storm clouds moved in,
the heavens opened, and it poured.
Next thing I knew, the skies are clearing and I'm wondering if it even rained here.
I do love this little country church and road.
Oh the crazy things you'll find on roads.
Port-a-potty on the go, anyone?
For more Sunday Stills, please visit here.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)