Walk it off

I woke up feeling very swirly today. Too many random thoughts going on in my head. So I did something I haven’t done for a while. I walked to the yard. Then grounded myself by shovelling horse poo and giving Buddy a good brush. Listened to a great podcast on the way. It was the perfect one for me to listen to today as really resonated. But also gave me food for thought. Better thoughts than I’d been having.

After doing maid duty, I decided to walk back a longer route. One I used to do in lockdown, but haven’t done for a while either. Made me giggle as I remembered one day when I’d walked up to check on Buddy when the yard was locked down. I wasn’t sure if I was supposed to be there, so snuck up the footpath to see him. In my slightly unsure state thinking I might get told off or had broken some rule, I ended up hiding behind a rather large bush so as not to be seen. Trouble was I was wearing a pink gillet. Not sure I blended in that well. Had to have a stern word with myself at that point. I think I was starting to lose it at that point. Honestly lockdown brought out some very interesting behaviours all round.

Thankfully I can laugh at myself. That helped to calm the storm in my brain. So does walking. Today it was just what I needed. Came back feeling much lighter.

Ooh la la

So my life cleanse continued with more items listed today. Not totally sure why Vinted has decided to send me an update email in French though. I mean, I know it’s a fancy jacket and all. But pretty sure I didn’t change one of my settings. Who knows?!

It made me laugh that’s for sure. It’s been a long time since I did French. Thankfully I know what this one says so didn’t need to resort to google translate.

Jammed

So my joyous 2024 continues. Driving back last night from my Riding Club Committee meeting, the Comedy Car started feeling odd and drinking petrol. And I mean drinking!!

Took it to the garage this morning and one of the brakes was jammed on. Just very grateful that it didn’t do that when I was coming back from my parents.

It needs new brake pads, discs and at least one calliper, maybe two. So another car bill coming my way. Plus I’ve got the car tax for the lorry to pay this month.

Thank goodness I have the Buddymobile though. At least I’m kinda mobile. Well once I got it started. Had to jump start it off a friend’s car (normally I’d use the Comedy Car….).

We had a fluttering of snow here today. I inadvertently wheel spun the Buddymobile trying to get off the close earlier. That was fun!

I’m working at the chiro’s tomorrow so wish me luck finding a space for it in Norwich. You have to laugh. Honest you do.

Burgers

When you’re both having a rubbish time, burgers are good medicine. And chatting non-stop too. Anni and I headed to Zak’s tonight for a birthday / Christmas / long overdue meal.

That and they were doing 2 for 1 on burgers. Who doesn’t love a bargain burger?!

As we left, we were going to do a selfie by the Christmas tree. A lady smoker offered to take one for us. Very kind of her. Though on this occasion, it was a little bit when the kindness of strangers goes wrong. The spotlight behind her meant her shadow was projected onto us like some hidden monster. Made us both laugh when we saw it.

Another funny memory to add to the collection. And right now we both need a good laugh. Job well done lady smoker.

Very happy camper

Back home after another brilliant training camp. 3 nights away, 6 brilliant lessons, 2 great instructors, many wonderful friends, countless laughs and 2 very tired campers.

Well I definitely am. You’d like to think Buddy was too.

Today we finished off our lessons with more course jumping with jumps on angles. And a flat work lesson with no stirrups and counter-canter. It’s a wonder I could drive home!!

It was also a camp tinged with sadness as it could be the last camp for some wonderful horses and inspirational people.

This was my motto of the camp. And by Jove, I did just that! I couldn’t have asked more from
Buddy. He tried his heart out for me. Even with my inept moments.

Thank you to everyone who made it such a special few days.

Less than a month till we’re back there for BIG camp. Eeek!! Best get the washing on….

Shiver me timbers

Today I did something I haven’t done for a very long time. I went to play adventure golf. It’s been so long, it’s been rebranded as I knew it as crazy golf.

My golf skills are very rusty so I didn’t do that well. But it was a laugh. And something different to do on a Monday afternoon.

Pretty faces

When you get sent a video from your jumping lesson last week and this is the final frame. 😝 Sometimes I crack myself up.

Deep respect for my instructor right there!! It was an interesting lesson as I couldn’t work out why I felt so unbalanced and couldn’t get my right leg on. After momentarily thinking I’d had a stroke on the drive there (cause that’s what you do, right?!), I realised I’d put my left stirrup up 4 holes but my right only 2. No wonder I wasn’t feeling level.

Again, it’s a good job I can laugh at my own ineptitude.

It’s also a good job I can laugh at my horse’s antics. Today we headed to Blackwater for some schooling and the little monkey decided he wanted to be a race horse! 🐎 Don’t get me wrong, I’m grateful for forward, but I‘d prefer to make the decision about where we’re heading. 🤦🏻‍♀️ I’m picky like that…

Carry on showing

This photo came up on my memories and always makes me giggle. It was 7 years ago at The Veteran Horse Society Champs.

Is it any wonder we call it ‘Carry on Showing’?! I’ve definitely had more than a few laughs over the years at a variety of horse shows. Long may that continue!!