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!
Hugo decided today that the laundry basket was the best place to sleep this afternoon. I’m glad I noticed before I picked it up! That could have been interesting.
I’m such a soft tough sometimes, rather than disturb him, I got the laundry off the line in small batches.
I’d love to say that he was appreciative. Not sure he opened an eye.
They say things come in threes, but today mine were all good.
First, I got laundry on the line. With the sunshine and high winds, it was dry rather quickly.
Second, Buddy had a naked day in the field. He was very pleased to see me
And finally, the Buddymobile is fixed. More on that tomorrow.
All in all a good day.
We made it people! Today is the Spring Equinox. I must admit I wasn’t thrilled when I woke up to yet more rain. But it soon passed and turned into an OK day.
After working so many hours, it was a catch up day. Catching up on laundry, housework, admin, friends and most importantly, my Buddy Boy.
He certainly had a spring in his step today. And that puts a smile on my face.
I got caught in the rain. Out and in! On my way back from the Chiro’s, I popped back home to fill the kittens’ feeders. Decided to put a load on thinking that I would hang it up on my way back from the yard.
Headed up the road to let the dogs out (bet you’re singing it now) in beautiful sunshine. Fast forward a few hours and I thought I’d head to the yard. In typical fashion, the heavens opened. I’d decided to get changed at mine. Halfway home, I realised I’d forgotten my muck boots. So back to Beighton I headed.
By the time I arrived home, it was a monsoon! The rain was so loud on the conservatory roof, I could barely stand it. So I decided to wait it out. Hugo came in and joined me in the drowned rat stakes.
When it showed no signs of stopping I headed to the yard. Well I wasn’t getting any drier!!
Finally headed back to see the dogs. They were much less enthusiastic about going out in the rain I can tell you.
The big camp clear up began in ernest. Four loads of laundry done, several still to go. Managed to get some dry before the heavens opened. Now my conservatory looks a bit like a Chinese laundry.
It’s amazing how much stuff I get through being away. And don’t get me started on Buddy’s stuff…!
In between loads, I tried to rest. It’s been an intense few weeks and I’m feeling it a bit. Thankfully I had a lay in this morning. Only cause my alarm clock isn’t working. Looks like we had a power cut last night and now it won’t turn on. So that’s been added to the ever growing to do list.
This afternoon, my conservatory doubled up as the counting house as I bagged up the donations from yesterday’s show. Incredible generosity show at both events we’ve had collecting tins.
Tomorrow I’ll tackle more on my lists. And it’s back to the laptop for me.
I have to admit, I was a tad tired when I woke up this morning. And a tad achy. All signs of a very good camp.
Other signs are a huge pile of laundry. I did four loads of washing today. And still have more to go. The good news is that I got all of the washing dry out on the line.
The kittens were very pleased to see me and wanted cuddles while I was working. Back to the laptop today for me. Buddy got a well deserved day off. Poor planning on my part not to keep today clear. The irony isn’t lost on me as a professional planner.
Buddy got cuddles too. And I got coffee. Lots of coffee.
Well it felt good to sleep in my own bed last night. I’ve been away a lot in December with one thing and another.
Not that I’m complaining! I love being away. The downside is that I can get behind with the mundane chores. So today I pottered and caught up a bit. Did the laundry, housework and tidied up.
Ventured to the supermarket too. It was slim pickings for breakfast this morning. Missed being catered for. So I bought myself a posh pie amongst other things.
Not to be left out, I got Buddy some parsnips. And the kittens some posh cat food. Well there has to be an upside to the mundane.
One thing I’d forgotten about Eventing is the amount of stuff you need. And the amount of washing there is to do afterwards! Once again, my conservatory looks like a Chinese laundry.
Got 2 saddles and a bridle to clean but ran out of steam. It’s totally worth it though.
What a glorious day it’s been. Can’t believe how warm it’s been I’ve had the conservatory doors open all day and still been warm.
Managed to get my duvet and the bedding on the line. Everything toasty dry.
Had a full on day. All good stuff though so the day has flown by. Happy Monday everyone!
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