Our new girl, Leah, was apparently foot sore due to a decision her previous owner made. She was letting her go barefoot behind to see if her feet would hold up. We wondered why she only had front shoes, but figured if she was used to it, so be it. Well, she wasn't. The great news is.. the farrier thought this was the case and without further expensive diagnostics we solved the problem with a set of hind shoes to match her fronts. She's sound again and as of Wednesday we're off to our first horse show with Miss Leah and K.
The humidity is back - Seriously, enough already! We woke up this morning to windows wet on the outside, barely see-through-able... I am so thankful for air conditioning and I'm praying we have decent weather for the show. The heavy artilliary the horses and riders have to wear can be brutal in that kind of heat. I spent this morning helping K condition her show tack and polish the silver on it... on our steamy back porch. Bleh.
We discovered K's chaps are a little too snug, and it's true they're supposed to be snug but not breathtaking, if ya know what I mean. Those suckers aren't cheap, I sure was hoping we could get away with the old trusty pair, especially after splurging on that ultra bling jacket. ... but it wasn't looking hopeful. Until I discovered... CHAP EXTENDERS are a thing! Look them up! Ordered and on their way. Too bad they don't make jeans extenders. Someone out there should invent them, they'll make their fortune. I could use a pair myself, I'd help the cause.
Did you watch John McCain's services? The eulogies by his daughter Meghan (powerful), Kissinger (now that was an interesting choice, but sound words for a divided nation), Bush ( best speech he has ever given, really) and Obama ( always a poignant speaker, maybe a little petty at a certain point, but powerful message as well) had me in tears. As my mother said... This is what we can be, let's hope it lasts past Senator McCain's burial.
I was curious as to what the Twitterer in Chief might be doing while everyone else was at the services. It had to be hard on him, not to be included. So I glanced at his twitter feed, since that's where he goes when he's most frustrated.. and sure enough - he was spewing tweet after tweet after tweet, couldn't help himself, I'm sure. Such a little, little man.
The America of John McCain is generous and welcoming and bold. She's resourceful, confident, secure. She meets her responsibilities. She speaks quietly because she's strong. America does not boast because she has no need to. 
🇺🇸The America of John McCain has no need to be made great again because America was always great."🇺🇸
🇺🇸The America of John McCain has no need to be made great again because America was always great."🇺🇸
- Meghan McCain
I hope you've had an enjoyable Labor Day Weekend,
and all is well in your corner of the world.
Wish K and Miss Leah Good Luck!
Till soon, friends...
Good luck to K and Miss Leah . Invest in one of those wet scarf things. They really do work. Our heat and humidity is finally breaking. Our grocers have pumpkins out!
ReplyDeleteGood luck to K and Ms Leah
ReplyDeleteThey do make jean's extenders; they are called maternity jeans. :)
I read POTUS was golfing at one of his places on Saturday.
ReplyDeleteWhen John McCain took DT to task, I was so alert. I sincerely felt a tug of my heart watching all of the services. Meghan McCain's speech was riveting. You didn't mention it in your post...not sure why.
Jane
Good luck to Miss Leah and K at the horse show! And I like your new header photo -- very autumnal!
ReplyDeleteWishing them luck! I'll be happy when the heat and humidity lets up a bit, it's so hot here it's not even enjoyable to be outside! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Jill
Best of luck to K and Ms Leah. Hot and humid here and not much let up in sight.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the horse show . . . hearing about it . . .
ReplyDeleteThinking about your daughter.
Hope the humidity lessens . . .
I watched all of John McCain’s funeral . . .
George Bush . . . thought he was at his articulating best . . .
I think President Obama was intentionally keeping it less . . . do enjoy his complete sentences, grammar, zest.
Meghan . . . emoting her love, truth, broken heart . . .
I have never witnessed someone as raw, beautiful, articulate, sad . . . in a funeral, memorial, public setting.
I am always amazed to read a comment from a totally different perspective.
Interesting . . .
So glad you were able to resolve the issues and off to the show!
ReplyDeleteAnd I was away from media during the services but have since watched much of it in segments online. So moving and well done. For one brief shining moment we were one. Well, maybe all but one...
I cried all the way through the services!!!!!!!! I wonder how Ivanka felt being there and listening to everyone bash him?
ReplyDeleteSo funny you call Our President a little man...You are such a petty hater-i am sorry for you so caught up in hate ...did you even educate yourself and read about the REAL John McCain??? I check your blog very seldom ,but you never disappoint in your petty hatred...
ReplyDeleteDear Linda - LOL..You are calling someone you don't agree with a petty hater on a blog that is not your own and you don't have to visit, instead of expressing your opinion on the matter discussed. That's petty and hateful, so you are real familiar with those traits, huh?
ReplyDeleteBack to that subject - I know the real John McCain well enough to say I didn't agree with him on many things and at one point he made a comment I think is pretty vile, but I stand by what I said above, too. As for checking my blog seldom and your apparent disappointment, so why are you here yet again? Wishing you the best, though. Not fake news.
In reply to Linda,
ReplyDeleteKaren harbors neither hate nor smallness in either her being or in the things she does. She is generous to a fault. But she does respect truth and love this country and it is very hard to do those things and not recognize both the tragedy and danger of this present time in our history.
yeah..ok...She calls the president...The orange scream...very small-keep your blinders on ...I am sure your daughter is a nice person otherwise...
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Linda - I can understand why it would sound offensive to you if you are a supporter of someone, to hear negative remarks from someone else when referencing them. Therefore, I'll assume you can understand my offense at a man who treats women horribly, lies to the American people regularly - not fake news, here - just facts, and behaves in petty hateful ways to anyone who doesn't bow down to him and tell him he's wonderful every minute of every day, which I consider horribly un-Presidential and an embarrassment to our country. He has fanned the flames of division in this country instead of at least attempting to unify. I have every right to call him a small man, that's how he behaves. It's disgusting.
ReplyDeleteWe are not wearing blinders. We believe what we see right before our eyes. Whatever you're seeing, it's your right to interpret how you wish, and especially on your own pages. Any further comments you make that are rude will be deleted. Discussion of any differing views that are respectful of each other are welcome. If you don't like my writing style, it's so easy - just don't visit my blog.