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!
Finally I was able to get over to Anna’s to hack out with her and Alfie. It’s been months. In fact the last time we hacked together was Halloween!
It was wonderful to catch up. We didn’t stop talking the whole way round. There was a lot to catch up on.
And I got to have cuddles with her new puppy! Talk about cherry on top.
I picked up Nero’s ashes today. He’s back with his brother now. I need to sort out the front garden so that I can bury them out there together. They both used to love sleeping in the border there. Seems a great place for them. 😻😻
I’ve decided I want to get rid of most of the grass out there. I say grass, it’s more moss and weeds. 🤦🏻♀️
Any tips on how to kill grass gratefully received.
For the past 18 weeks, I have been doing an online course. Each Friday I’ve spent 4 hours learning how to create my own online course. Today was the last session.
I’ve met some amazing people on this course. I’ve made friends with people from all over the world. It’s pushed me out of my comfort zone. It’s made me really look at who I am and what I stand for. It’s been quite the journey.
It’s been an incredible experience. Now it’s my turn to launch my own online course. More on that soon.
Tonight I raise a glass to my fellow course creators. You are all awesome!
After an amazing session with Liz this morning, I met Helen for lunch. As we were near Peter Beales Roses, it had to be done.
I got a rose for Nero. 😻 Perfect timing as I got a phone call to say his ashes are ready for collection.
This evening I decided to lunge Buddy in his field. It was such a lovely evening. He was a little bit confused to start off with. Soon got the idea. He’s looking so well and shiny at the moment. It’s lovely to see.
Now on the sofa watching the England match.
This! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I met a friend for a coffee / catch up today. As it was such a lovely day, we headed to the Castle Gardens to sit on a wall and chew the fat (or paradise slice in my case).
The castle really is stunning. It always makes me smile. I really must go round the museum one day…
Today I laid siege to my back garden. I now look like I’ve been self-harming after battling some nettles and brambles.
The wet / warm weather has meant my borders have gotten slightly out of control. It’s looking slightly better now.
Full brown bin stopped play (or skirmish in my case). So I took Buddy out for a leg stretch.
I now need to plan my next attack on the front garden. I’ll leave that for another day…
Today I’m feeling yesterday’s clinic. There after definitely achey bits. Buddy got today off anyway.
So I watched Wimbledon and the England match. Amazing result for Emma Raducanu getting through to the second week. And England through to the semis.
It seems the kittens aren’t tennis or football fans.
For a very, very long time, I’ve had a dream to have a lesson with my eventing heroine, Lucinda Green. Today that dream came true!!!
It was utterly brilliant. I learnt so much. My god it was hard work! She doesn’t take any prisioners!!
After yesterday’s cool temperatures, today was roasting. Totally got my layering wrong. Buddy and I were both sweaty messes by the end of the 2 hours.
It was full on from start to finish. Some incredibly technical XC-style jumps in the gorgeous arena in Newmarket.
I may have overheated a little. Bit like my lorry on the way there. 🤦🏻♀️Grateful for a friendly lorry driver who came to our aid. Thank god for sign language as he didn’t speak English.
Still we got there and back in one piece.
