Christmas Present to Myself

[CarrieK]

My 90 year-old father passed away a couple weeks ago. I’m moving back to the Family Manse (instead of taking that rental on Fox Street) because my eldest sister has some health issues and cannot afford the place on her own.

This past weekend my horse, Drummer, was very ill with a terribly sour stomach. The vet also found a heart murmur which, since no other vet had mentioned before, might be specific to this incident.

So, because my living arrangements will now leave me a wee bit o’ change, and because it’s always one-step-forward two-steps-back for me, and just because, I’m giving myself a social membership for Christmas.

I’ve got my loppers, got my pruning saw, got my heavy rake: ready to volunteer for trail clean up.

[ISR]

[QUOTE=CarrieK;7863758]

I’ve got my loppers, got my pruning saw, got my heavy rake: ready to volunteer for trail clean up.[/QUOTE]

I wish all social members shared your keen enthusiasm for volunteerism!

Trail clearing is a great way to learn the territory, and your hard work is much appreciated by all!

Merry Christmas to you and your (lucky) hunt!

[SLW]

Yeah for you and I hope things work out so you can enjoy a riding membership when you are ready!!!

I’m sorry about the passing of your Father but I’m sure he is happy he brought about some changes that are allowing you this fun!!

My hunting mare is a gift from my late Dad. The horse I was hunting at the time was.not.working.out and my working capital means I have to sell my current horse BEFORE getting a new one. I remembered I had a bit of $$ left over from settleing his estate and told Mr. SLW that I was going to tap into that if I found a suitable horse before selling the unsuitable one. Two months later I came across a horse and bought her! Her papers arrived at my home on my late Pop’s birthday. I think he was smiling down on me.