Welcome to blog! I started it in 2020 to chart my recovery from breaking my ankle (hence the name). I guess no-one saw a global pandemic coming. It's turned into a place where I can talk about the things happening in my life, my horse and my cats. Enjoy!
Last year, my slippers finally died. I was gutted as they were so comfy. I’ve been wearing winter slipper boots since then, but knew I needed to get some new one. Slightly challenging in Covid land as you can’t try thing on.
Today I found these wonders. Not only do they look funky. They are super comfy. My feet are being hugged right now!
It really is the simple things in life…
Today I learnt a valuable lesson. Don’t ride in jeggings in a rainstorm. Safe to say there was more wet than dry by the time we got back to the yard.
We did have a laugh though splashing through the puddles.
Today I got to be utterly peopled. Headed over to the Asparagus Festival (nope, I didn’t know there was one of them either) to help man my friend’s stall.
You have no idea how good it felt to talk to real people all day. My legs ache, my back aches and my face aches. Totally worth it. And wonderful to see so many people appreciating the yummy treats that were on offer.
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Today saw the return of exciting times in the greenhouse (not a euphemism). As I started the day in the potting shed.
Potted on the cucumbers and planted out 6 hanging baskets of tomato plants. Didn’t have much time, but it’s a start.
Need to clear out the beds to plant out the courgettes, squashes and pumpkins I’ve been given. Lots more tomatoes and lettuces to be sorted out too. Anyone want some yellow chard? It’s gone a bit wild!
I do love growing my own. One things for sure, I won’t starve this year.
I think it’s safe to say that this is Buddy’s favourite type of hack. Slightly twisty hack as one of the roads was closed. Still lovely though. And Buddy LOVES cow parsley. 🐴😍
I’ve had one of those days where I’m grateful for my lot. Headed to Salhouse Broad for an early morning walk. The bluebells looked stunning.
I love this time of the year. Things are green and popping with colour.
Today has been a lovely day. My first trip to Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens. The tigers were definitely my favourite. They’re so beautiful, majestic and serene. Oh and deadly.
Seems I’m a fan of big cats as well as little cats.
I feel so lucky to be able to work in such a beautiful place. My office for today’s coaching session.
Only downside, I sunburnt my face… well it was bound to happen at some point.
A few weeks ago one of gentlemen on my meal delivery route mentioned that he’d run out of books to read. So I took him a bag of books that I had in the garage. Tonight he handed me this. He’d found it in one of the books.
This was for the flight when I got married. For a long time afterwards, I couldn’t think about my wedding without being sad. It was the last time I saw my brother before his death.
NLP coaching really helped me to look back at the events in a different way. I’m grateful I found it. And very grateful I get to help others using it too.
Even though I’m no longer married, I smiled tonight when I saw this boarding pass. It brought back happy memories. All part of my life story.
Back home after a brilliant training camp with T&N Equestrian at Blackwater. It was bloody brilliant!!
Even the weather couldn’t stop me smiling. Buddy was a superstar all weekend. Yesterday we both got soaked in our two lessons (poles and SJ course riding).
Today the sun shone on us for XC. Buddy was definitely up for it. Especially when I remembered to keep my leg on. 🤦🏻♀️ So I’ve now got a new mantra ‘look up, leg on’.
Sadly the rain returned for the last lesson (grids) but only at the end. And got a little wet packing up.
All in all I couldn’t fault Buddy. He definitely deserved a huge Gold Star!
We shall both sleep well tonight.
Tales, Tails and Talus 