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!
Happy Chinese New Year! Thought this was an appropriate picture. I found the kittens like this earlier. All 3 of my cats have decided that this is the best bed in the world ever!! Of course, last week it was used for storing their toys. Cat logic huh?!
Love my Ying and Yang boys.
After my malaise yesterday, I woke up feeling more level again. Nothing’s changed but my attitude. It was good for me to acknowledge how I was feeling.
Had to take my car to the garage as a warning light has come on. One perk is I get to see the calves. And this time there were ponies too. I sat in the car watching them play. I’d like to know more about horse behaviour and psychology. They seemed very content. It was still fascinating watching the interaction between the herd.
Today had been one of those day where I’ve been fed up. Not because anything major has happened. Just because. Fed up with the weather. Fed up with the restrictions. Fed up of being on my own. Fed up of not being able to do the things I love. Fed up of not being able to see the people I love. Fed up of not getting work. Fed up of feeling useless. Just fed up.
BUT it’s OK to feel like this. Lockdown Limbo is draining and gets us all down from time to time. As they say ‘we’re all in the same storm, but different boats’. Today I’m feeling fed up, battered and a tad seasick.
I’m not after sympathy. I know it will pass. And it’s not all bad at all. I’m very lucky in so many aspects of my life. I have a lovely house, 3 gorgeous cats, a handsome horse and so many wonderful people in my life. Just some days are harder than others.
Watching the kittens play in the snow did make me giggle. Love their footprints on the conservatory steps. You can tell which are Nero’s too.
And my parents had their Covid vaccination today. Roll on a brighter future for us all.
This made me laugh today. Buddy has obviously decided to do the Snow Angel challenge.
If you squint, you can almost see his outline.
❄️😍
So we’ve had a bit of snow here. Went for a wander this morning.
Listening to two stars of the eventing world on tonight’s webinar – Laura Collett and Lucinda Green. Fascinating stuff listening to their take on horses and eventing.
Woke up to snow. Again. This time with strong winds. So we all had a snow day.
Used the time to clean tack, tidy the house and cuddle up with the boys watching the rugby. My little twig burner is packing out some heat keeping us all warm. Think it’s going to be needed a lot this week judging by the forecast.
Last time we had snow, the kittens were pretty nonplussed. This time the snow / wind combo has revved them up. They’re tearing round the garden (and house) like their tails are on fire…
Tales, Tails and Talus 