Author: langlep

So 2020 was going to be my year. The year I got my life sorted after being served redundancy notice from my job in November 2019. The year I ticked off more things from my horsey bucket list. The year I got my mental health back under control and reduced stress in my life. I had a plan. And it was a good one. Then the plan changed dramatically on 2 January. I came off my horse at speed and broke my ankle. Badly. Like all good equestrians, I got back on and rode back to the yard, sorted Buddy out and then drove myself to A&E. That’s where this journey really began... I was sent home from A&E and told to crack on, only to receive a phone call later to say they’d missed a fracture (and a rather serious one at that). Whoops! So fracture clinic on 3 January, surgery on 5 January and home to recover. I started this blog as a way to chart my recover back to the saddle. As I cleared clinics and competitions out of my diary and wondered what the next few months would bring, it's been a safe space for me to say how I'm feeling. The new plan was to get a new job, to keep Buddy is kept ticking over and recover from my injury. Another good plan! I didn't expect a global pandemic, lockdown and all that happened in 2020. This blog has changed over time but it's continued to be my safe space to share the things going on in my life, with Buddy and the cats. Enjoy!

Jabs

Buddy had his equine flu jab this morning. I got my steps in as I had to walk to the yard and back. It’s a 5km round trip if you’re interested.

Good news! My car is fixed. Again. And booked in for its MOT. Again. Fingers crossed it passes this time.

Failure

So my little car failed it’s MOT today. I think this is the first time I’ve ever had a car fail before. Another new experience for me. It’s heading back to the garage tomorrow to get fixed. Another car bill coming my way.

I’ve decided to stop calling in my free car as it’s cost me a little bit since I got it. Still very grateful to have it as it allowed me to buy the Buddymobile.

And I think I’ve probably put more miles on it since I got it than my Mum did in the whole time she had it. No wonder it needs work.

Fingers crossed it passes second time.

The great outdoors

It’s been such a beautiful day here today I wanted to spend as much time outdoors as possible. Coffee on the patio first thing. A brisk 5.8km walk round Braydeston. And a lovely hack with a Buddy to take my total to 11km for the day. Not bad really.

There was some heat in the sun. Felt go good to feel the sun on my face. Though I may have over layered.

Daffy

I am so looking forward to my dinner tonight. These really are the best crispy duck wraps. Thanks The Duck Truck Norfolk . Thankfully it comes with instructions. Just hoping I don’t mess it up.

I’ve earned it too as I did a few hours in the garden before jumping Buddy. Think I burned a few calories today.

Golden years

I took Nero to the vets today. He’s been losing weight recently so wanted to get him checked. After losing Tom in the last lockdown I didn’t want history to repeat itself.

There’s nothing obvious, but the vet agrees there’s something going on. He’s lost 1kg in the past 2 years (which is about a 1/5th of his body weight). She suspects an intestinal issue. He’s still active, eating and drinking. But he’s just not right. So I’ll keep an eye on him.

The vet thinks he has dementia too. My gorgeous boy will enjoy his golden years with me till the time comes.

He was enjoying the sunshine this morning before we headed to the vets.