Lacy Turtleneck I WAS working on until I broke my wrist. It's sitting in my living room taunting me day after day. I tried to knit with my cast on, but it obviously did not work. The cast dug into the palm of my hand, so that was no good. Now that my cast is off, my wrist is still a bit swollen andany wrist movement for a long period of time hurts like the dickens. I continue working on my counted cross stitch and, hopefully, sewing my MOD dress, a red jacket and a black and white dress I have cut out to go together. I've really been procrastinating - no reason - just haven't gotten my rear end upstairs into the sewing room.
Smash, fortunately, is feeling better, and it looks as if I will get a riding lesson on November 11 only because there are horse shows this week and next week at Waredaca. Sara and I are going to volunteer so we can earn some Waredaca Bucks, which will tremendously help with paying for lessons and board.
That is all. Over and Out.
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Monday, April 2, 2012
Update to Update
Herring Bone Coat - Finished, but not happy with the hem; it was crooked when I sewed the lining and coat together so the wool is sagging; have to undo all that and re-pin.
Christmas Stocking - One done; second one on the needles. This one is going well, too.
NEW PROJECT!!!!!Shawl for the Wedding - I found a wonderful beach-inspired shawl to make and wear at Sara's wedding next year. The yarn I found is a silk/sea cell (Kelp) mix; no wool in this; it's going to be way too hot for any type of wool in this shawl. Order the yarn last week; awaiting the delivery of it -maybe today, but probably tomorrow.
Jumper - Fabric still sitting in the Mood bag.
Slacks - Still waiting to be sewn.
Exercise - Continuing; My left foot gave me some problems last week but it seems to be ok now. I did do strength training last week, but nothing that would have any weight put on my foot. However, I'm going to do elliptical and weights today - just to be safe!
Riding - Rode Smash on Saturday and a lesson on Sunday; the more I ride her, the better I am at getting balanced with her big stride. And a milestone! Actually got her to canter without bucking me off or totally ignorming me! See? I told you it would get better.
Christmas Stocking - One done; second one on the needles. This one is going well, too.
NEW PROJECT!!!!!Shawl for the Wedding - I found a wonderful beach-inspired shawl to make and wear at Sara's wedding next year. The yarn I found is a silk/sea cell (Kelp) mix; no wool in this; it's going to be way too hot for any type of wool in this shawl. Order the yarn last week; awaiting the delivery of it -maybe today, but probably tomorrow.
Jumper - Fabric still sitting in the Mood bag.
Slacks - Still waiting to be sewn.
Exercise - Continuing; My left foot gave me some problems last week but it seems to be ok now. I did do strength training last week, but nothing that would have any weight put on my foot. However, I'm going to do elliptical and weights today - just to be safe!
Riding - Rode Smash on Saturday and a lesson on Sunday; the more I ride her, the better I am at getting balanced with her big stride. And a milestone! Actually got her to canter without bucking me off or totally ignorming me! See? I told you it would get better.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Update on Projects
Short Tweed Jacket: COMPLETE! Just in time for the warm weather.
Long Herringbone Coat: IN PROGRESS. Outside of coat and pockets complete; need to put cuffs on the sleeves; sew lining and put together.
Jumper: Still sitting as one large piece of fabric.
Slacks: IN PROGRESS. Cut out, but queued up to be sewn together.
Our Fix-A-Test show still hasn't occurred; we have another week and a half before that happens. In May I am planning on taking Smash to a dressage show and ride the Intro A and Intro B tests. I'm not so great at getting her to canter, so I'm doing what I do best - walk and trot that horse!
I joined Planet Fitness near Sara's house so I can go to the gym on weekends, but mostly on Saturday mornings. Dave and I are going to a friend's house for dinner on St. Patrick's Day (which reminds me, I need to find something orange), and I know I eat too much, so I plan to do some cardio and weight work on Saturday morning to do some damage control.
Running - It's not been pretty, but I'm giving it the ol' college try, but what would I know about that? (Inside joke)
Knitting: Almost finished with one of the Christmas stockings; I had to change to DPNs, but they are too short for the amount of stitches on each one, and I almost lost quite a few of them on the train this morning. I have to get my longer DPNs so as not to have to worry about all my stitches falling off and then having to start this part of the stocking all over and I don't really relish having to rip out anything and re-knit on size 0 needles and lace-type yarn. Do you know how difficult that would be?
Guess that's about it; all projects are updated.
Long Herringbone Coat: IN PROGRESS. Outside of coat and pockets complete; need to put cuffs on the sleeves; sew lining and put together.
Jumper: Still sitting as one large piece of fabric.
Slacks: IN PROGRESS. Cut out, but queued up to be sewn together.
Our Fix-A-Test show still hasn't occurred; we have another week and a half before that happens. In May I am planning on taking Smash to a dressage show and ride the Intro A and Intro B tests. I'm not so great at getting her to canter, so I'm doing what I do best - walk and trot that horse!
I joined Planet Fitness near Sara's house so I can go to the gym on weekends, but mostly on Saturday mornings. Dave and I are going to a friend's house for dinner on St. Patrick's Day (which reminds me, I need to find something orange), and I know I eat too much, so I plan to do some cardio and weight work on Saturday morning to do some damage control.
Running - It's not been pretty, but I'm giving it the ol' college try, but what would I know about that? (Inside joke)
Knitting: Almost finished with one of the Christmas stockings; I had to change to DPNs, but they are too short for the amount of stitches on each one, and I almost lost quite a few of them on the train this morning. I have to get my longer DPNs so as not to have to worry about all my stitches falling off and then having to start this part of the stocking all over and I don't really relish having to rip out anything and re-knit on size 0 needles and lace-type yarn. Do you know how difficult that would be?
Guess that's about it; all projects are updated.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Completed Knitting Project - I said Project, Not Projects
Lo and behold, I finished a sweater from yarn and a pattern I bought in New York last month. Started on it right away, and as of yesterday, it is complete. COMPLETE, I TELL YOU. Gave it to Sara last night, and it does look very nice if I do say so myself.
Next on the knitting project list are the four Christmas stockings I am attempting to make for Christmas 2012. We'll see how far I get and if I should lose interest, which is a strong possibility.
My sewing projects: Tweed jacket still in progress; tweed coat - not cut out; plaid jumper - not cut out. Hmmm. Serious scheduling problems here.
Nick and Sara have decided they would like to do a destination wedding instead of a formal one here in Maryland. We discussed it, and it seems as if Dave and I will do a "send off" party before we go to the wedding destination, and they have asked or will ask Nick's parents to do a "coming home" party in Georgia. No concrete plans, yet, but with this scenario, we have lots of time to get detailed plans made.
Horse show season is coming up quickly. Sara and I are planning on doing a "Fix-A-Test" event on March 24. What happens is we ride a test, the judge critiques us, then we re-ride the test after hearing the judge's comments. It will be nice to have another set of eyes see what I'm doing.
Again, on the riding, I have attempted to memorize a Musical Freestyle to perform some time this season. The test is not difficult; I have the music, but Cathy's boom box does not work; must be too much dust, hay, in the CD player. My friend, Sallie, said she had one I could borrow, so just need to remind her to bring it to the barn. Then, it's onward with getting the music and the test movements coordinated.
Next on the knitting project list are the four Christmas stockings I am attempting to make for Christmas 2012. We'll see how far I get and if I should lose interest, which is a strong possibility.
My sewing projects: Tweed jacket still in progress; tweed coat - not cut out; plaid jumper - not cut out. Hmmm. Serious scheduling problems here.
Nick and Sara have decided they would like to do a destination wedding instead of a formal one here in Maryland. We discussed it, and it seems as if Dave and I will do a "send off" party before we go to the wedding destination, and they have asked or will ask Nick's parents to do a "coming home" party in Georgia. No concrete plans, yet, but with this scenario, we have lots of time to get detailed plans made.
Horse show season is coming up quickly. Sara and I are planning on doing a "Fix-A-Test" event on March 24. What happens is we ride a test, the judge critiques us, then we re-ride the test after hearing the judge's comments. It will be nice to have another set of eyes see what I'm doing.
Again, on the riding, I have attempted to memorize a Musical Freestyle to perform some time this season. The test is not difficult; I have the music, but Cathy's boom box does not work; must be too much dust, hay, in the CD player. My friend, Sallie, said she had one I could borrow, so just need to remind her to bring it to the barn. Then, it's onward with getting the music and the test movements coordinated.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
New York Show
Broke down and went up to NYC this year for the Vogue Live! Knitting Symposium (or whatever you wish to call it) with Betty. We signed up for several classes and one lecture and were very excited about it. For a nice change, we rode the train there and back for $49 each way. It was more comfortable and took less time than the bus.
We found an all-night deli right across the street from the hotel, which saved us TONS of money in food! The Hilton was such a rip-off! We also got a great deal with the use of the gym. We saw that we had to buy a pass if we wanted to be able to go at any time we wanted without having to be forced going only during their official open hours. When we checked in, we were told that if we did not have maid service for one day, we could get the gym pass for free! Really? I don't have to have my bed made by someone else if I can get a free pass to the gym for 2 days. It worked out great! I ended up going really early because our days were filled with classes, lectures AND a trip to Mood Fabrics. By early, I mean 5:00 a.m.!
My first class in duplicate stitch was interesting, but the instructor was young, and I believe her first class teaching. I was confused, dazed and in the remedial group of the class. I never got the hang of it, so unless I take another class locally, that will probably be the end of my duplicate stitch career.
My second class was gloves; I can make mittens, but doing the fingers really was frightening! All I really needed was to be able to see how to do the fingers in person and make a stab at it. I had great success with this class. Picking up stitches and knitting the fingers was not as horrible as I thought it would be. However, I have to many other projects (still), that knitting gloves will be put on the back burner.
Mood Fabrics was daunting and overwhelming! Rolls and rolls of fabric everywhere! Because of the way the fabrics are on the rolls, it takes quite a bit of time to go through them to find exactly what one is looking for. (Don't know how they do it on PR with only 30 minutes!)
Found two pieces of fabric: one was a heavier tweedy looking fabric to make a coat; the other was a lighter plaid wool to make a jumper. Of course, I haven't touched that, yet!
Knitting Projects: Sweater that I bought wool for at NY; Christmas stockings for four people for next Christmas (if I make it that far); finish sweater that I started before Christmas, which was going to be a present, but I decided against it; that is why I'm knitting another sweater now with NY wool; and finish off a sweater I started even longer ago. The sweater is done; I'm working on a lining of sorts that I have to sew in underneath the lace part of the sweater. I'm so close to being done, but "start-itis" got to me and now I've almost finished the, what I call the NY sweater. One sleeve to finish, block the pieces, put together, then knit a collar onto it.
Riding still, even in this cold weather, but need to keep up my riding skills (such as they are) so I don't lose any new level I've finally reached. Bella and I are planning to bring back her Celtic Musical Freestyle that Cassidy choreographed with moves from training level tests. It will be an experience for me to get coordinated with the moves and music. Another challenge.
We found an all-night deli right across the street from the hotel, which saved us TONS of money in food! The Hilton was such a rip-off! We also got a great deal with the use of the gym. We saw that we had to buy a pass if we wanted to be able to go at any time we wanted without having to be forced going only during their official open hours. When we checked in, we were told that if we did not have maid service for one day, we could get the gym pass for free! Really? I don't have to have my bed made by someone else if I can get a free pass to the gym for 2 days. It worked out great! I ended up going really early because our days were filled with classes, lectures AND a trip to Mood Fabrics. By early, I mean 5:00 a.m.!
My first class in duplicate stitch was interesting, but the instructor was young, and I believe her first class teaching. I was confused, dazed and in the remedial group of the class. I never got the hang of it, so unless I take another class locally, that will probably be the end of my duplicate stitch career.
My second class was gloves; I can make mittens, but doing the fingers really was frightening! All I really needed was to be able to see how to do the fingers in person and make a stab at it. I had great success with this class. Picking up stitches and knitting the fingers was not as horrible as I thought it would be. However, I have to many other projects (still), that knitting gloves will be put on the back burner.
Mood Fabrics was daunting and overwhelming! Rolls and rolls of fabric everywhere! Because of the way the fabrics are on the rolls, it takes quite a bit of time to go through them to find exactly what one is looking for. (Don't know how they do it on PR with only 30 minutes!)
Found two pieces of fabric: one was a heavier tweedy looking fabric to make a coat; the other was a lighter plaid wool to make a jumper. Of course, I haven't touched that, yet!
Knitting Projects: Sweater that I bought wool for at NY; Christmas stockings for four people for next Christmas (if I make it that far); finish sweater that I started before Christmas, which was going to be a present, but I decided against it; that is why I'm knitting another sweater now with NY wool; and finish off a sweater I started even longer ago. The sweater is done; I'm working on a lining of sorts that I have to sew in underneath the lace part of the sweater. I'm so close to being done, but "start-itis" got to me and now I've almost finished the, what I call the NY sweater. One sleeve to finish, block the pieces, put together, then knit a collar onto it.
Riding still, even in this cold weather, but need to keep up my riding skills (such as they are) so I don't lose any new level I've finally reached. Bella and I are planning to bring back her Celtic Musical Freestyle that Cassidy choreographed with moves from training level tests. It will be an experience for me to get coordinated with the moves and music. Another challenge.
Friday, December 2, 2011
December Already
With great intentions I had planned to have all my Christmas shopping done by now. Years past, my shopping was completed by October/November! I've lost the excitement of Christmas for many years; it seems that AFTER Christmas I'm in the mood to decorate, shop, and trim the tree. What's up with that? Anyway, shopping is going well; still don't know what to get Dave, but fortunately, Sara has given me suggestions for gifts.
I did make two small stockings for decorating the mantle, but now I have to put the decorations on the stockings, so another hurdle to get over. As Nike says for exercise, I must remind myself for working on my other activities (finishing a sweater, cutting out a jacket, decorating the house), JUST DO IT! Easier said than done, I say.
Today I'm running with Sara in the a.m., sushi lunch with her and Aileen, then we are going riding. A nice day filled with activities.
Tomorrow I go to the Os to refill their pill boxes. Later on, dinner with Betts. Sunday, riding lesson.
I did make two small stockings for decorating the mantle, but now I have to put the decorations on the stockings, so another hurdle to get over. As Nike says for exercise, I must remind myself for working on my other activities (finishing a sweater, cutting out a jacket, decorating the house), JUST DO IT! Easier said than done, I say.
Today I'm running with Sara in the a.m., sushi lunch with her and Aileen, then we are going riding. A nice day filled with activities.
Tomorrow I go to the Os to refill their pill boxes. Later on, dinner with Betts. Sunday, riding lesson.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Post Thanksgiving
T'giving dinner was early, but if we had not gotten to the O's when we did, we would have eaten at midnight. Even though the turkey was fully cooked, we had to warm it up for about an hours, then warm up the potatoes, stuffing, gravy and make biscuits.
Sara and I ran our 5K, and I won a pie. I picked a pecan pie since I had already "baked" an apple pie the day before. The pecan pie was delicious and tasted even better since I didn't have to bake it. Always works that way.
Friday I rode Smash, but didn't do too great. On Sunday I figured out with her gait I have to put up my stirrups until I get used to her because I spend most of my time just trying to keep my feet in the stirrups. After I put the stirrups up going to the canter was a LOT easier than it had been.
Yesterday I splurged a bit and bought a small piece of tuna for dinner last night; it was good, but I may have overcooked it; it didn't taste horrible.
Monday it is and back to work. Bleh.
Sara and I ran our 5K, and I won a pie. I picked a pecan pie since I had already "baked" an apple pie the day before. The pecan pie was delicious and tasted even better since I didn't have to bake it. Always works that way.
Friday I rode Smash, but didn't do too great. On Sunday I figured out with her gait I have to put up my stirrups until I get used to her because I spend most of my time just trying to keep my feet in the stirrups. After I put the stirrups up going to the canter was a LOT easier than it had been.
Yesterday I splurged a bit and bought a small piece of tuna for dinner last night; it was good, but I may have overcooked it; it didn't taste horrible.
Monday it is and back to work. Bleh.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Thanksgiving Around the Corner
Here it is Tuesday, two days before Thanksgiving. Tomorrow MARC train has a special 2:00 p.m. train. No one can figure out why they have this special train at 2:00. Even the government workers say they have to take vacation time to catch this train. Fortunately, I am able to leave early to catch the train tomorrow as my office will be closing at 4:00 p.m.
Sara and I are signed up for a Turkey Trot in Laurel Thursday morning. I'm hoping the weather will be a tad bit dryer than it is now. I guess we need to figure out car pooling, time we are leaving to get to Laurel to get our numbers before the race.
Dave is still a "GO" for his trip to Uruguay to attend a wedding of our cousin's nephew. Not sure what that makes him to us, relative wise. We went to the Sugarloaf Crafts Fair last Saturday and Dave bought the wedding gift and a few other gifts for people who are putting him up while he is there. The weather looks to be in the mid-70s and sunny. Certainly hope it stays that way while he is there.
Sara and I did a practice ride on Sunday, and Bella and I went through her Celtic Musical Freestyle. It wasn't pretty because I kept getting lost, but I got the feel for the ride. I'm hoping Bella will bring it back from her memory bank and help me through the test next time. It's something new and it is scary only because it's something different. Aileen will give me the music, but I don't need it any time soon.
On the Knitting Scene: I made two small Christmas stockings for decorations; can't decide if I should block them because once I stuff them with, what else?, stuffing, it may be enough. I plan to put little Christmas gift boxes, etc. on the top to look like presents from Santa. Now, I'm back to knitting the Debbie Bliss fair isle sweater. It looks really nice; hope I can finish it soon as I have found a really nice Christmas stocking I want to make for next year.
Sara and I are signed up for a Turkey Trot in Laurel Thursday morning. I'm hoping the weather will be a tad bit dryer than it is now. I guess we need to figure out car pooling, time we are leaving to get to Laurel to get our numbers before the race.
Dave is still a "GO" for his trip to Uruguay to attend a wedding of our cousin's nephew. Not sure what that makes him to us, relative wise. We went to the Sugarloaf Crafts Fair last Saturday and Dave bought the wedding gift and a few other gifts for people who are putting him up while he is there. The weather looks to be in the mid-70s and sunny. Certainly hope it stays that way while he is there.
Sara and I did a practice ride on Sunday, and Bella and I went through her Celtic Musical Freestyle. It wasn't pretty because I kept getting lost, but I got the feel for the ride. I'm hoping Bella will bring it back from her memory bank and help me through the test next time. It's something new and it is scary only because it's something different. Aileen will give me the music, but I don't need it any time soon.
On the Knitting Scene: I made two small Christmas stockings for decorations; can't decide if I should block them because once I stuff them with, what else?, stuffing, it may be enough. I plan to put little Christmas gift boxes, etc. on the top to look like presents from Santa. Now, I'm back to knitting the Debbie Bliss fair isle sweater. It looks really nice; hope I can finish it soon as I have found a really nice Christmas stocking I want to make for next year.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Worrying: New Show Date November 6
Last week we were worrying about our ride times for the show on October 30; then we worried about our costumes; then we worried about the snow that was coming into town. Rides times were good for Sara; however, my times had a waiting period of 3 hours after my dressage test before I did my jumping. Then the show was postponed and we worried about that
New ride times: Sara: Dressage 9:48 a.m.; Stadium Jumping: 12:36 p.m.; XC: 12:54 p.m.
Me: Dressage: 1:25 p.m.; Stadium Jumping 3:02 p.m.; XC: 3:20 p.m.
It's not as bad as the first round of ride times we had; I was not scheduled to do my jumping until almost 4:00, and Sara's dressage was 10:something and her stadium jumping conflicted big time with my dressage time. Anyway, we will still have a few moments of Cathy running back and forth, but we will get through it.
Better remember to turn the clocks back on Saturday night; we have to get up early enough and this will give us a little more sleeping time, but who sleeps the night before a horse show, anyway?
Sunday I have to leave the house at 6:00 to pick up Sara, make our Starbucks Stop and get on the road to Cathy's so we can both do last-minute work on our costumes. (Priority) We'll leave Cathy's about 7:30; Waredaca is not that far away from her place.
To top it off we have registered to run a 5K Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day at 8:00! We must like to get up at the crack of dawn, and exercise.
Ran to the Jefferson Memorial today at lunchtime! The weather was perfect, the sun was shining, and now I am beat! Exhausted! Tired!
And, our cousin in Uruguay, Matias, is getting married in December (summer down there) and Dave has decided to go attend the wedding. Sara and I will stay home and take care of the respective animals. It will be another nice trip for Dave to go on and get some respite from taking care of his parents. He definitely needs it!
New ride times: Sara: Dressage 9:48 a.m.; Stadium Jumping: 12:36 p.m.; XC: 12:54 p.m.
Me: Dressage: 1:25 p.m.; Stadium Jumping 3:02 p.m.; XC: 3:20 p.m.
It's not as bad as the first round of ride times we had; I was not scheduled to do my jumping until almost 4:00, and Sara's dressage was 10:something and her stadium jumping conflicted big time with my dressage time. Anyway, we will still have a few moments of Cathy running back and forth, but we will get through it.
Better remember to turn the clocks back on Saturday night; we have to get up early enough and this will give us a little more sleeping time, but who sleeps the night before a horse show, anyway?
Sunday I have to leave the house at 6:00 to pick up Sara, make our Starbucks Stop and get on the road to Cathy's so we can both do last-minute work on our costumes. (Priority) We'll leave Cathy's about 7:30; Waredaca is not that far away from her place.
To top it off we have registered to run a 5K Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day at 8:00! We must like to get up at the crack of dawn, and exercise.
Ran to the Jefferson Memorial today at lunchtime! The weather was perfect, the sun was shining, and now I am beat! Exhausted! Tired!
And, our cousin in Uruguay, Matias, is getting married in December (summer down there) and Dave has decided to go attend the wedding. Sara and I will stay home and take care of the respective animals. It will be another nice trip for Dave to go on and get some respite from taking care of his parents. He definitely needs it!
Thursday, October 13, 2011
More Show Jitters
Sometimes I wonder why I put myself through all this stress to do a horse show. It's the same with signing up for 5K Races: I think it's a great idea at the moment, but as I have more and more time to think about what I've done, I wonder if was a good decision. Not to worry, though; I always get through the show or race and sometimes even come home with a ribbon!
Went stadium jumping last Saturday at Serra Valley, and it was not pretty. I've decided that from now on I have to have a jumping lesson every other week. The last time I did jumping was the June Waredaca show! That's way too long not to jump and then "cram" for the next jumping show. This Saturday we are going to Loch Moy for XC schooling.
Dave went to FL with a friend of his last week to get a respite from his aging parents. Our niece, Dara, was kind enough to fly out from CA and stay with them for a week while Dave had a nice R&R. Fortunately, Dara is a registered nurse and could help the caregiver if any help was needed. Dave took lots of photos and got much-needed rest.
Speaking of decisions and not sure about them, Betty and I are thinking about going back to NYC for the Vogue Live! seminars. We weren't too happy last year, but we found some classes we really want to take; I found a glove class; I can make mittens, but the thought of knitting fingers scares the bejeezus out of me. Why? I don't know, but I figure if I have someone show me in person what I'm supposed to do, I can overcome the fear of the fingers.
The weather had been quite nice, so I took advantage of it and ran outside at lunchtime. This week, however, is another story. It's been rainy and will continue to be through tomorrow night. Hope this doesn't put a damper on our Saturday XC schooling (making the grass too slippery for the horses). Today I am attempting to run on the TM and do my 60-second switch, which is to warm up for 10 min, then change the incline of the TM every 60 seconds for 18 min, then run another 10 min., making this a 38-minute run. Of course, at my rate of running, it could possibly be a 48-minute run or walk.
Went stadium jumping last Saturday at Serra Valley, and it was not pretty. I've decided that from now on I have to have a jumping lesson every other week. The last time I did jumping was the June Waredaca show! That's way too long not to jump and then "cram" for the next jumping show. This Saturday we are going to Loch Moy for XC schooling.
Dave went to FL with a friend of his last week to get a respite from his aging parents. Our niece, Dara, was kind enough to fly out from CA and stay with them for a week while Dave had a nice R&R. Fortunately, Dara is a registered nurse and could help the caregiver if any help was needed. Dave took lots of photos and got much-needed rest.
Speaking of decisions and not sure about them, Betty and I are thinking about going back to NYC for the Vogue Live! seminars. We weren't too happy last year, but we found some classes we really want to take; I found a glove class; I can make mittens, but the thought of knitting fingers scares the bejeezus out of me. Why? I don't know, but I figure if I have someone show me in person what I'm supposed to do, I can overcome the fear of the fingers.
The weather had been quite nice, so I took advantage of it and ran outside at lunchtime. This week, however, is another story. It's been rainy and will continue to be through tomorrow night. Hope this doesn't put a damper on our Saturday XC schooling (making the grass too slippery for the horses). Today I am attempting to run on the TM and do my 60-second switch, which is to warm up for 10 min, then change the incline of the TM every 60 seconds for 18 min, then run another 10 min., making this a 38-minute run. Of course, at my rate of running, it could possibly be a 48-minute run or walk.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
My Weekend Orders
Saturday and Sunday Sara is going out of town with Nick and has asked that I stay at her house and babysit her two pups. Well, one is a pup, the other is grown, but they are all pups. Not a problem, but now that she has Smash, my other order of the weekend is to ride Smash on Saturday and ride her in my lesson on Sunday. What's a person to do? Ride horses and take care of dogs.
To top it off, Dave is going to Florida on Sunday so airport shuttle has been added to my responsibilities of the weekend. I will take Dave and Romeo to the airport, but Romeo will come back with me to Sara's house and the pups. Then, I chill for the rest of the day waiting for Sara and Nick to come home or if they are going to be too late, put her pups in their crates and go home with Romeo.
Today I have strength training day at the gym. What, I don't know, but I'm sure it won't be pretty. That's about it for now. Maybe something will come to me later.
To top it off, Dave is going to Florida on Sunday so airport shuttle has been added to my responsibilities of the weekend. I will take Dave and Romeo to the airport, but Romeo will come back with me to Sara's house and the pups. Then, I chill for the rest of the day waiting for Sara and Nick to come home or if they are going to be too late, put her pups in their crates and go home with Romeo.
Today I have strength training day at the gym. What, I don't know, but I'm sure it won't be pretty. That's about it for now. Maybe something will come to me later.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Riding and Updates
We found out that Amy, the owner of Smash, wanted to sell Smash and have Sara 1/2 lease Smash, then sell the horse for a commission. Obviously, that was not a good deal for Sara. Anyway, to make a long story short, Sara outright bought Smash from Amy. Sara is now owner of a Holsteiner Thoroughbred, 17HH, black and full of spunk! Maybe too much spunk, but good.
I had been riding Smash alternating lessons because I wanted to try her out on the Intro Dressage Tests at a show. We went on Sunday to Loch Moy, along with another rider from another barn where Cathy teaches. The bad part is that the timing of the rides could not have been worse: Allison rode at 7:40 a.m., I rode at 7:54 a.m., Sara rode at 10:30 a.m., then 1:22 for her stadium, then 1:30 for her XC jumping, meaning we had to get up before the crack of dawn to get the horses, pick up Allison and get to Loch Moy in time to tack up, warm, and ride. We were all tired even before we rode, but we muddled through it all.
For having ridden Smash only about 3 times, my scores weren't too bad. My first ride was really off, but I came back and rallied to increase my score by 5.6 points. Not bad, I say.
Allison, who rode her horse, did well with 65% on both of her tests. Way to go, Allison.
Sara rode a wonderful dressage test, but we think the judge was a bit harsh on scoring. We noticed that the judge was harsh with everyone. Sara then went clean on the stadium jumping, which really made her happy. After that she decided to excuse herself from the XC because Smash still is not in best cardio shape. But, the decision was a good one, and Sara felt much better about herself and Smash.
Today Dave is going to Chincoteague (sp?) with his friend to photograph the wildlife out there. I'm glad he's going because he really needs a break from his parents, who are 93, his mother has a broken hip, has dementia, needs 24-hour care, and his father is on his way to dementia, if he is not there already. Dave will be gone until Friday evening for a much-deserved vacation.
Ran yesterday for the first time since the Friday before the Labor Day Weekend. It was not pretty, but it felt really nice to get outside. Today I'm staying in and doing cardio/running combination of exercises. I believe that tomorrow will be cooler, so I'll see about going outside tomorrow.
In the knitting arena, i'm going back and forth between two projects: one is a sweater I started awhile ago, the other is a new one that I'm making for Sara.
I had been riding Smash alternating lessons because I wanted to try her out on the Intro Dressage Tests at a show. We went on Sunday to Loch Moy, along with another rider from another barn where Cathy teaches. The bad part is that the timing of the rides could not have been worse: Allison rode at 7:40 a.m., I rode at 7:54 a.m., Sara rode at 10:30 a.m., then 1:22 for her stadium, then 1:30 for her XC jumping, meaning we had to get up before the crack of dawn to get the horses, pick up Allison and get to Loch Moy in time to tack up, warm, and ride. We were all tired even before we rode, but we muddled through it all.
For having ridden Smash only about 3 times, my scores weren't too bad. My first ride was really off, but I came back and rallied to increase my score by 5.6 points. Not bad, I say.
Allison, who rode her horse, did well with 65% on both of her tests. Way to go, Allison.
Sara rode a wonderful dressage test, but we think the judge was a bit harsh on scoring. We noticed that the judge was harsh with everyone. Sara then went clean on the stadium jumping, which really made her happy. After that she decided to excuse herself from the XC because Smash still is not in best cardio shape. But, the decision was a good one, and Sara felt much better about herself and Smash.
Today Dave is going to Chincoteague (sp?) with his friend to photograph the wildlife out there. I'm glad he's going because he really needs a break from his parents, who are 93, his mother has a broken hip, has dementia, needs 24-hour care, and his father is on his way to dementia, if he is not there already. Dave will be gone until Friday evening for a much-deserved vacation.
Ran yesterday for the first time since the Friday before the Labor Day Weekend. It was not pretty, but it felt really nice to get outside. Today I'm staying in and doing cardio/running combination of exercises. I believe that tomorrow will be cooler, so I'll see about going outside tomorrow.
In the knitting arena, i'm going back and forth between two projects: one is a sweater I started awhile ago, the other is a new one that I'm making for Sara.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Riding and Teeth
Sunday I rode Smash in the lesson; Sara rode Rizzo. Then I practised my tests and Sara jumped off Rizzo to ride Smash for her tests. And, it did not rain.
Monday we had another lesson; Sara rode Smash and I rode Bella. We warmed up in the ring; i did Intro A on Bella and Cathy liked my transition from trot to walk so much she said she would havegiven me a 10! I will have to keep that 10 for a long time. Sara changed Smash into her dressage saddle and practiced her test. Then, I got on Smash and practiced Intro B. Not too bad, but I did have a few off-balance moments.
Now we wait for ride times for Sunday's show. {chewing nails}. I see that a show is coming up, get excited, sign up for the show,get nervous and then wonder why the heck I signed up. It usually goes away after awhile (like after the show)!
Yesterday I had a bone graft and it was not pleasant. I'm still suffering from the laughing gas; yesterday I spent the entire day sleeping off the gas; i was dizzy and my stomach was upset all day, as well. At work, but needing a nap. Guess I'll go to the lunch room and eat my sandwich and fruit.
That is all.
Monday we had another lesson; Sara rode Smash and I rode Bella. We warmed up in the ring; i did Intro A on Bella and Cathy liked my transition from trot to walk so much she said she would havegiven me a 10! I will have to keep that 10 for a long time. Sara changed Smash into her dressage saddle and practiced her test. Then, I got on Smash and practiced Intro B. Not too bad, but I did have a few off-balance moments.
Now we wait for ride times for Sunday's show. {chewing nails}. I see that a show is coming up, get excited, sign up for the show,get nervous and then wonder why the heck I signed up. It usually goes away after awhile (like after the show)!
Yesterday I had a bone graft and it was not pleasant. I'm still suffering from the laughing gas; yesterday I spent the entire day sleeping off the gas; i was dizzy and my stomach was upset all day, as well. At work, but needing a nap. Guess I'll go to the lunch room and eat my sandwich and fruit.
That is all.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Horse Update
August 21 was a scheduled PVDA show; I wasn't riding until 3:03 and 3:57, so we didn't have to get up at the crack of dawn. The bad thing is if I ride early, then the day is salvagable. I drove to Cathy's, we got Bella on the trailer, started out to the show and Dave called to tell us that there was thunder and lightening at the show and the show had been put on hold. Oh, well, we were on the way, so we continued on. Got to Schooley Mill, the show was still on hold, and we could see the lightening and hear the thunder. After a few minutes the show was back on; I tacked up, got on, warmed up, and was ready to ride! Just as I was getting ready to go into the ring, the show was put on hold, AGAIN. Then, it started to rain and pour buckets! Finally, the show was called. So, back in the trailer, untacked Bella and home we went. Since I was at the end of the day, there were about 15 people who were scheduled to ride. Not sure how many did not ride, but there were only about 5 riders there when I got there. So far, no news about a make-up show or refund of money.
So, since Hurricane Irene came through, there was no riding Saturday or Sunday. Sara and I drove up to Cathy's, but unfortunately, we drove right into more rain. We went to Dunkin' Donuts and got a bagel, coffee for our breakfast. We were very fortunate that our electricity never went out; well for about 2 seconds, no trees fell on our house, and water in the basement was minimal. Saturday it rained all day and got progressive worse when the eye of the storm hit in the early hours of Sunday. The Patapsco River is raging right now and did overflow its banks. Fortunately, it did not flood Ellicott City.
Once I got home, I took a shower, and upstairs I went to sew my skirt. I got a lot accomplished, but ran out of steam. I have only a little bit more to do; hopefully, I will have enough energy to finish the skirt tonight. That is probably a pipe dream, but I can plan. There's always tomorrow!
With the weather being so nice today, I will run; I do need to do some strength training, but I can't pass up good weather.
Hopefully, I can ride this weekend as Sara and I are both riding Smash in a show on September 11. Ack!
So, since Hurricane Irene came through, there was no riding Saturday or Sunday. Sara and I drove up to Cathy's, but unfortunately, we drove right into more rain. We went to Dunkin' Donuts and got a bagel, coffee for our breakfast. We were very fortunate that our electricity never went out; well for about 2 seconds, no trees fell on our house, and water in the basement was minimal. Saturday it rained all day and got progressive worse when the eye of the storm hit in the early hours of Sunday. The Patapsco River is raging right now and did overflow its banks. Fortunately, it did not flood Ellicott City.
Once I got home, I took a shower, and upstairs I went to sew my skirt. I got a lot accomplished, but ran out of steam. I have only a little bit more to do; hopefully, I will have enough energy to finish the skirt tonight. That is probably a pipe dream, but I can plan. There's always tomorrow!
With the weather being so nice today, I will run; I do need to do some strength training, but I can't pass up good weather.
Hopefully, I can ride this weekend as Sara and I are both riding Smash in a show on September 11. Ack!
Monday, August 8, 2011
Big Event on Sunday
Yesterday, Sara and I were given different horses to ride. The reason? Sara is planning on riding Smash in a September eventing show; I wanted to then ride Smash in two dressage tests only. I had ridden Smash a few times, the first time being a total disaster. She totally shut down on me, and that, people, was the end of the lesson. The next time I rode her, it was only for about 2 minutes after our lesson. Sara wanted me to feel the power of the horse, and power there is. So, yesterday, I rode Smash the entire lesson, and Sara rode Cathy's horse, Rizzo. Sara had never ridden Rizzo before, nor had anyone except for Cathy. It is her horse, you know.
So, we start the lesson with the normal walk, then trot. I worked on not falling off, learning a new rhythm for posting since Smash's stride is so much bigger than Bella's. Getting that perfected took about the entire lesson. Sara spent her lesson figuring out Rizzo and how her brain worked. A feat, for sure. Then, Cathy says to canter. What? On this huge horse with a huge stride? Are you nuts? I had earlier told Sara I wasn't sure if I wanted to canter with Smash. But, I sucked it up and did it anyway. That horse has a great canter! Very smooth and not as chunky as Bella's.
We both had an exciting and interesting lesson; we both learned how to ride completely different horses than we usually ride. Sara has ridden Smash a lot and has done a great deal of training with that horse. She did all the hard work, I got on and rode! I certainly like that arrangement.
So, we have decided that it is very possible for me to ride Smash in two dressage tests after Sara has completed the eventing portion of the show. Of course, we will have to let the farm know that we are riding the same horse so they don't schedule Sara's dressage/jumping/XC jumping at the same time that I want to ride the dressage tests.
Cathy said that if I am going to continue to ride Smash, now I have to learn to jump her. Again, What???? Seriously???? I do know that I am my own worst enemy, and once I get over the jitters, I'm ok.
Sara and Cathy came up with a traininig schedule that Sara would ride Smash next week, I ride Bella (I do have a dressage show coming up); then on alternate weeks, she will ride Rizzo and I will ride Smash.
I'm very excited about this new adventure with Smash. I was almost petrified of her; one; she is very big; two; she is very strong; three; I didn't have confidence in myself to ride (this is a very bad thing to do to oneself). I fooled everyone and rode Smash well.
Onward and upward, apparently.
Feeling better from the cold I had since Wednesday. The last time I exercised was Wednesday morning, when I felt ok enough to run, but I went downhill fast. Stayed home on Thursday, but went back to work on Friday. The only exercise I have done is the riding. Today I have to get back into the swing of things. I'll probably do some running/weight work so as not to overdo anything. Sure. That's the ticket.
So, we start the lesson with the normal walk, then trot. I worked on not falling off, learning a new rhythm for posting since Smash's stride is so much bigger than Bella's. Getting that perfected took about the entire lesson. Sara spent her lesson figuring out Rizzo and how her brain worked. A feat, for sure. Then, Cathy says to canter. What? On this huge horse with a huge stride? Are you nuts? I had earlier told Sara I wasn't sure if I wanted to canter with Smash. But, I sucked it up and did it anyway. That horse has a great canter! Very smooth and not as chunky as Bella's.
We both had an exciting and interesting lesson; we both learned how to ride completely different horses than we usually ride. Sara has ridden Smash a lot and has done a great deal of training with that horse. She did all the hard work, I got on and rode! I certainly like that arrangement.
So, we have decided that it is very possible for me to ride Smash in two dressage tests after Sara has completed the eventing portion of the show. Of course, we will have to let the farm know that we are riding the same horse so they don't schedule Sara's dressage/jumping/XC jumping at the same time that I want to ride the dressage tests.
Cathy said that if I am going to continue to ride Smash, now I have to learn to jump her. Again, What???? Seriously???? I do know that I am my own worst enemy, and once I get over the jitters, I'm ok.
Sara and Cathy came up with a traininig schedule that Sara would ride Smash next week, I ride Bella (I do have a dressage show coming up); then on alternate weeks, she will ride Rizzo and I will ride Smash.
I'm very excited about this new adventure with Smash. I was almost petrified of her; one; she is very big; two; she is very strong; three; I didn't have confidence in myself to ride (this is a very bad thing to do to oneself). I fooled everyone and rode Smash well.
Onward and upward, apparently.
Feeling better from the cold I had since Wednesday. The last time I exercised was Wednesday morning, when I felt ok enough to run, but I went downhill fast. Stayed home on Thursday, but went back to work on Friday. The only exercise I have done is the riding. Today I have to get back into the swing of things. I'll probably do some running/weight work so as not to overdo anything. Sure. That's the ticket.
Friday, August 5, 2011
Horse Show Recap - July 31
Theresa and I participated in the Liberty View dressage show on July 31. The farm is nice, it's fairly close to Cathy's, and it is a very laid back place to be. The weather was warm, but not as boiling hot as it has been, so the show did go as planned. Theresa and I got tacked up, took the horses into the indoor arena to warm up, and for some strange reason, both horses thought that was the show. They were both "up" and moving forward well. As soon as we walked out of the indoor ring, both of them put their heads down and acted as if the end of the world was coming.
Bella is still in love with Satchmo, and she followed him everywhere, even tried to follow him into the ring when Theresa went to do her first test. After Theresa another rider did Intro A, then Bella and I went to do Intro B. A few more people did Intro B, including Thersa. However, the ones who were supposed to go after me were not ready to ride. I was asked if I wanted to go early, and I said no, I would wait. But..... these people were so late that when Theresa was finished Intro B, I was the only one there. So, instead of waiting for another 20 minutes, I went ahead and rode Intro C. Bella and I had our usual conversation when she's decided that the show is over and she doesn't have to listen to me. Luckily for me, the judge couldn't hear that conversation, and she even said that we were very relaxed! Cathy couldn't believe it, but I told her that Cathy, Bella and I were the only ones in that conversation.
Me: Bella, we have to go across the diagonal; Bella: No, we don't; Me: Bella, it would be nice if you would keep trotting towards M; Bella: I'm thinking about it; Me: Bella! Change rein! Bella: Ok, if you insist.
This type of conversation seemed to carry over to circles at E and B, canter circles at A in both directions, and our free walk. Our scores were not too shabby, and ended up with a third place and a second place. Theresa earned second place in both her tests. (Tried to put the videos up that Sara took, but keep getting an error message, etc.)
Of course, being a glutton for punishment, I have signed up for the next PVDA show on August 21 to, again, attempt conquer Intro B and C tests.
Never give up; never surrender, as Tim Allen says.
Caught a cold the other day; it has put me down for a few; I went into work early to run on the TM as there was a staff luncheon, which ruined my noon-time exercise regimen. I had a runny nose (more than usual)and felt a slight ache. I left work early on Wednesday, stayed home on Thursday, but was able to get back on Friday. Now all the germs have moved into my throat. However, no fever. I am armed with cough medicine and Ricola cough drops in case I should go into a fit of coughing.
No running or exercise yesterday or today; I must save myself for my Sunday riding lesson.
Bella is still in love with Satchmo, and she followed him everywhere, even tried to follow him into the ring when Theresa went to do her first test. After Theresa another rider did Intro A, then Bella and I went to do Intro B. A few more people did Intro B, including Thersa. However, the ones who were supposed to go after me were not ready to ride. I was asked if I wanted to go early, and I said no, I would wait. But..... these people were so late that when Theresa was finished Intro B, I was the only one there. So, instead of waiting for another 20 minutes, I went ahead and rode Intro C. Bella and I had our usual conversation when she's decided that the show is over and she doesn't have to listen to me. Luckily for me, the judge couldn't hear that conversation, and she even said that we were very relaxed! Cathy couldn't believe it, but I told her that Cathy, Bella and I were the only ones in that conversation.
Me: Bella, we have to go across the diagonal; Bella: No, we don't; Me: Bella, it would be nice if you would keep trotting towards M; Bella: I'm thinking about it; Me: Bella! Change rein! Bella: Ok, if you insist.
This type of conversation seemed to carry over to circles at E and B, canter circles at A in both directions, and our free walk. Our scores were not too shabby, and ended up with a third place and a second place. Theresa earned second place in both her tests. (Tried to put the videos up that Sara took, but keep getting an error message, etc.)
Of course, being a glutton for punishment, I have signed up for the next PVDA show on August 21 to, again, attempt conquer Intro B and C tests.
Never give up; never surrender, as Tim Allen says.
Caught a cold the other day; it has put me down for a few; I went into work early to run on the TM as there was a staff luncheon, which ruined my noon-time exercise regimen. I had a runny nose (more than usual)and felt a slight ache. I left work early on Wednesday, stayed home on Thursday, but was able to get back on Friday. Now all the germs have moved into my throat. However, no fever. I am armed with cough medicine and Ricola cough drops in case I should go into a fit of coughing.
No running or exercise yesterday or today; I must save myself for my Sunday riding lesson.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Another Hot Week - Weather Wise, That Is
The temps last weekend were actually tolerable. Saturday was a really nice day since we did get out and go to a BBQ in the afternoon. Sara went riding Saturday morning to exercise Smash and get her in shape, so I went with her to help set up the jumps in the field. Fortunately, we went early enough so it wasn't too hot. Dave had gone shooting (photos, that is) in the a.m. and when he got back, we prepared ourselves for the BBQ. It was nice; we sat in the shade and chatted with people. Nothing exciting.
Sunday Sara and I went to our riding lesson; we did some more jumping. Bella is a jumping fiend, but tires out quickly. That's what happens when one is a "senior" horse. She loves to do her job, but she tires out fast. It's ok, I was tired, too! We should call ourselves, "Team Geriatric".
After our lessen we went to another BBQ, which wasn't really a BBQ, but more of a get-together. Our friend had a Mexican theme for food, which was very tasty and very fattening. His daughter, husband and triplets were there, and the kids are great entertainment. They asked, Is Funny Dave coming? Didn't care about anyone else, just Funny Dave.
Work goes on as usual; nothing exciting going on. Just getting through the days the best I can.
In knitting - Still plugging away at the Penny Straker sweater; making great headway on the left front; and I think it's time to measure it to see if it is the same length as the back (up to the armholes, anyway) so I can start shaping the armhole on the front.
My blue sweater continues to stare at me. I should pick it up tonight and start sewing it together just to stop it from staring at me. Should and will - two entirely different things.
Dave went to the doctor today about his knee. It wasn't bothering him for awhile, but when the weather changed, the knee started to act up, again. His surgery last year was to harvest some cartilege to grow it for a possible transplant this year. However, with his parent situation, we're not sure if he should do anything now because if he does this, absolutely no weight is to be put on that knee for 3 months! How irritating is that? And of course, there's the other question: If he gets it done, will the knee stop hurting?
Running on the TM today; way too hot, again, to go outside and I hear the temperature will be over 100 degrees by the end of the week. Ugh.
Sunday Sara and I went to our riding lesson; we did some more jumping. Bella is a jumping fiend, but tires out quickly. That's what happens when one is a "senior" horse. She loves to do her job, but she tires out fast. It's ok, I was tired, too! We should call ourselves, "Team Geriatric".
After our lessen we went to another BBQ, which wasn't really a BBQ, but more of a get-together. Our friend had a Mexican theme for food, which was very tasty and very fattening. His daughter, husband and triplets were there, and the kids are great entertainment. They asked, Is Funny Dave coming? Didn't care about anyone else, just Funny Dave.
Work goes on as usual; nothing exciting going on. Just getting through the days the best I can.
In knitting - Still plugging away at the Penny Straker sweater; making great headway on the left front; and I think it's time to measure it to see if it is the same length as the back (up to the armholes, anyway) so I can start shaping the armhole on the front.
My blue sweater continues to stare at me. I should pick it up tonight and start sewing it together just to stop it from staring at me. Should and will - two entirely different things.
Dave went to the doctor today about his knee. It wasn't bothering him for awhile, but when the weather changed, the knee started to act up, again. His surgery last year was to harvest some cartilege to grow it for a possible transplant this year. However, with his parent situation, we're not sure if he should do anything now because if he does this, absolutely no weight is to be put on that knee for 3 months! How irritating is that? And of course, there's the other question: If he gets it done, will the knee stop hurting?
Running on the TM today; way too hot, again, to go outside and I hear the temperature will be over 100 degrees by the end of the week. Ugh.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Countdown to Birthday and Horse Show
So, it's time for yet another birthday. Funny, it seems I just had one not too long ago, too. Cathy's birthday is today, so we are throwing a collective birthday BBQ on Saturday to celebrate. I believe she told me her daughter's birthday is the 25th; mine is the 24th. Lots of June babies.
I'm taking Friday off as a gift to myself. Who wants to be at work anyway on a Friday? I'll be going to COSTCO to get the burgers, hot dogs and buns and some things for the house. I'm also going to make a chocolate cake and a potato salad. This BBQ comes at a great time as I have to be out at the barn on Saturday to put my things in the trailer for a horse show on Sunday, pretty up Bella and her tack. No ride times have been posted, but probably won't see them until tomorrow.
Seeing as I am at the lower end of the difficulty level, I am thinking I won't be riding until later in the day. Let's hope that it won't be a too-early morning.
Knitting: I rushed to sew the fronts and back of my blue sweater together because I thought I had to pick up stitches to knit the button/buttonhole band. Well, found out after I put the pieces together, I have to knit 12 stitches in 1x1 rib, make a buttonhole every 3" or so, then continue until the piece is long enough to go around the front, back neck and the other front.
Still plugging away at my Penny Straker Aran sweater - last sleeve on the needles. I already put together the design for the fronts (i.e., copied all the different patterns and put them in the correct order), so I'll be ready to go when the sleeve is complete.
My Cranston coat is in progress, but only the lace and bobble part for the middle of the sweater (that goes around the waist). Slowly, but surely these items are getting finished.
Which reminds me, I have to get back to the jacket I was making that has leopard motif on it. Wonder when that will be....
I'm taking Friday off as a gift to myself. Who wants to be at work anyway on a Friday? I'll be going to COSTCO to get the burgers, hot dogs and buns and some things for the house. I'm also going to make a chocolate cake and a potato salad. This BBQ comes at a great time as I have to be out at the barn on Saturday to put my things in the trailer for a horse show on Sunday, pretty up Bella and her tack. No ride times have been posted, but probably won't see them until tomorrow.
Seeing as I am at the lower end of the difficulty level, I am thinking I won't be riding until later in the day. Let's hope that it won't be a too-early morning.
Knitting: I rushed to sew the fronts and back of my blue sweater together because I thought I had to pick up stitches to knit the button/buttonhole band. Well, found out after I put the pieces together, I have to knit 12 stitches in 1x1 rib, make a buttonhole every 3" or so, then continue until the piece is long enough to go around the front, back neck and the other front.
Still plugging away at my Penny Straker Aran sweater - last sleeve on the needles. I already put together the design for the fronts (i.e., copied all the different patterns and put them in the correct order), so I'll be ready to go when the sleeve is complete.
My Cranston coat is in progress, but only the lace and bobble part for the middle of the sweater (that goes around the waist). Slowly, but surely these items are getting finished.
Which reminds me, I have to get back to the jacket I was making that has leopard motif on it. Wonder when that will be....
Friday, June 17, 2011
Work Week is Over, However...
The work week will be over in 1 hour, 30 minutes, not that I'm counting. However, tomorrow I may have to take Dave's father to see his mother at the Rehab Center for only a short while, then take him home, then drive to Cathy's to go cross country schooling for my horse show next Sunday. It's going to be a long day tomorrow. Then, Sunday I have a riding lesson in the a.m., and possibly have to take Dave's father, again, to the rehab center.
The wheels are turning well regarding Dave's mother going home. They are interviewing caregivers, someone will be over during the weekend to assess the house and what needs to be done to make it wheelchair safe.
Went outside and ran today. Wasn't too bad; the weather was getting warmer as I ran (duh!); Now, I'm ready for a nap, but for some strange reason, my firm frowns upon one sleeping at her desk. For the life of me I can't figure that one out. A powernap is all I need to get through the day.
Lunch was a shrimp salad with a bit of dill in it. I should have put a little bit more, but I didn't want to take any chances and have it so overpowering that I couldn't eat it. Rest of lunch: watermelon, carrot, green papper, cucumber, and celery with hummus. Lunch's dessert: yogurt with apple and honey. Definitely need that power nap, now.
Hopefully, we will go out to dinner tonight. Not sure where, but it beats cooking.
The wheels are turning well regarding Dave's mother going home. They are interviewing caregivers, someone will be over during the weekend to assess the house and what needs to be done to make it wheelchair safe.
Went outside and ran today. Wasn't too bad; the weather was getting warmer as I ran (duh!); Now, I'm ready for a nap, but for some strange reason, my firm frowns upon one sleeping at her desk. For the life of me I can't figure that one out. A powernap is all I need to get through the day.
Lunch was a shrimp salad with a bit of dill in it. I should have put a little bit more, but I didn't want to take any chances and have it so overpowering that I couldn't eat it. Rest of lunch: watermelon, carrot, green papper, cucumber, and celery with hummus. Lunch's dessert: yogurt with apple and honey. Definitely need that power nap, now.
Hopefully, we will go out to dinner tonight. Not sure where, but it beats cooking.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
It's May Already
On May 1 I participated in a dressage show, the first one with the new 2011 tests. Fortunately, they weren't too much different, but enough that I had to re-memorize them. Bella was a really good girl; she knew it was time to put on her show face, if a horse can do that. Moonie, however, was a bad boy. Right when he was to get in the trailer he did the rear, turn to the right and run away - twice. Once he was in the trailer, Cathy "ace'd" him - twice. Sallie came along just to get Moonie out of the property. She was planning on riding him, but had second thoughts when his bad behavior abounded. She did get him off the trailer later on while we were there, and of course, he acted as if nothing had gone wrong.
So, Bella and I did the new Intro B test; had a nice score of 63.8, and got a 4th place ribbon. Our second test, Intro C, was only .3 lower and got a 2nd place with that score! SCORE! Bella did not fight me with the new tests; apparently, she likes them. Usually, when I try a different test than she's used to, she tries to tell me where to trot and where to canter. Sometimes, it's a good thing, but with the new tests, we both have to remember what to do next.
Dave's mother is getting better, very slowly. She has her moments when she wants to leave (and I don't blame her one bit). We're hoping she can get enough physical therapy and she can move a little on her own so she can go home. It is a big hope, though.
Jane, Dave's sister, came into town, wreaked havoc, and left everyone here to pick up the pieces of her mess that she made. I do believe we are done here.
Dave and I went to the MD Sheep & Wool Festival on Sunday; fortunately, it was nice weather and we got there early enough that by the time we left at 10:45, the crowds were beginning to arrive. Actually, some already arrived, and I was glad to be going in the opposite direction of everyone. The vendors were the same; however, I did buy some silk/merino yarn and some mohair to make a sweater (to be added to my list previously made), and electric blue silk/merino, which will be used as a lining underneath the lacy part of the sweater.
Since my earmuffs finally fell apart, I needed another pair. I was really worreid if I would be able to find anouther pair. Lucky me, there was a woman who made earmuffs and I was able to get a pair for the next winter. I'm not prepared for the cold weather.
As I was running outside the other day, I saw people with a sign, "Judgment Day is here; May 21 is the end of the world." Man! So much for the hair appointment I made for that day. I'm going to die with bad hair. Crap!
Dave and I will be celebrating 33 years of married life on May 20; it's a good thing it's the day before the end of the world.
My new running route (hopefully) will be to get down to Constitution Avenue, as I usually do, then find a way to get to the Jefferson Memorial. If not, I can always make it back to the Lincoln Memorial or maybe run along the Potomac River. It's time for a change.
So, Bella and I did the new Intro B test; had a nice score of 63.8, and got a 4th place ribbon. Our second test, Intro C, was only .3 lower and got a 2nd place with that score! SCORE! Bella did not fight me with the new tests; apparently, she likes them. Usually, when I try a different test than she's used to, she tries to tell me where to trot and where to canter. Sometimes, it's a good thing, but with the new tests, we both have to remember what to do next.
Dave's mother is getting better, very slowly. She has her moments when she wants to leave (and I don't blame her one bit). We're hoping she can get enough physical therapy and she can move a little on her own so she can go home. It is a big hope, though.
Jane, Dave's sister, came into town, wreaked havoc, and left everyone here to pick up the pieces of her mess that she made. I do believe we are done here.
Dave and I went to the MD Sheep & Wool Festival on Sunday; fortunately, it was nice weather and we got there early enough that by the time we left at 10:45, the crowds were beginning to arrive. Actually, some already arrived, and I was glad to be going in the opposite direction of everyone. The vendors were the same; however, I did buy some silk/merino yarn and some mohair to make a sweater (to be added to my list previously made), and electric blue silk/merino, which will be used as a lining underneath the lacy part of the sweater.
Since my earmuffs finally fell apart, I needed another pair. I was really worreid if I would be able to find anouther pair. Lucky me, there was a woman who made earmuffs and I was able to get a pair for the next winter. I'm not prepared for the cold weather.
As I was running outside the other day, I saw people with a sign, "Judgment Day is here; May 21 is the end of the world." Man! So much for the hair appointment I made for that day. I'm going to die with bad hair. Crap!
Dave and I will be celebrating 33 years of married life on May 20; it's a good thing it's the day before the end of the world.
My new running route (hopefully) will be to get down to Constitution Avenue, as I usually do, then find a way to get to the Jefferson Memorial. If not, I can always make it back to the Lincoln Memorial or maybe run along the Potomac River. It's time for a change.
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