Knees are knocking, hands are shaking.

[Oldenburg Mom]

OMG.

I'm starting to get really scared.

What on earth have I done, buying a baby? Well, not strictly a baby anymore, he's two weeks short of a yearling.

But STILL.

Someone out there reassure me, it's going to be ok.

<KT looks wildly around for somewhere to runrunrun ... her eyes are bugging out and her breathing is rapid and shallow>

Just a thought...
KT

Proud member of the SunnieFlax Clique
P.S. OMG! Only 15 days till I pick up my little guy! Oh please, can't I just go back to 90 days???

**Newest member of the Klutz Clique** <bump, crash, waaaaa>

[This message was edited by KT 1900 on Jan. 30, 2003 at 10:14 AM.]

[This message was edited by KT 1900 on Feb. 03, 2003 at 04:52 PM.]

[This message was edited by KT 1900 on Feb. 07, 2003 at 08:41 PM.]

[This message was edited by KT 1900 on Feb. 12, 2003 at 12:01 PM.]

[Oldenburg Mom]

OMG.

I'm starting to get really scared.

What on earth have I done, buying a baby? Well, not strictly a baby anymore, he's two weeks short of a yearling.

But STILL.

Someone out there reassure me, it's going to be ok.

&lt;KT looks wildly around for somewhere to runrunrun ... her eyes are bugging out and her breathing is rapid and shallow&gt;

Just a thought...
KT

Proud member of the SunnieFlax Clique
P.S. OMG! Only 15 days till I pick up my little guy! Oh please, can't I just go back to 90 days???

**Newest member of the Klutz Clique** &lt;bump, crash, waaaaa&gt;

[This message was edited by KT 1900 on Jan. 30, 2003 at 10:14 AM.]

[This message was edited by KT 1900 on Feb. 03, 2003 at 04:52 PM.]

[This message was edited by KT 1900 on Feb. 07, 2003 at 08:41 PM.]

[This message was edited by KT 1900 on Feb. 12, 2003 at 12:01 PM.]

[Spot]

you will BE FINE!
HE WILL BE FINE!

Every time I have bought a weanling or yearling, or shipped a weanling / yearling for friends or clients, you think they are going to ballistic on the trailer and try and jump out through the window, and they are all fine. They either stand and munch hay after a few minutes, or look rather puzzled as to why you have stuck them in this moving box - rarely do any of them try and flip out.

Honestly - it is usually the older horses that should know better that are usually the pain in the butts!

You will have a blast with him! It will be the best decision you have ever made as you train him YOUR way, and once he is old enough to ride, you will know exactly what type of a personality you are dealing with.

Good luck! Post pictures!

"Spot"

[Oldenburg Mom]

Thank you, Spot.

I can barely type... I just typed your name Spolt... hahaha.

I'm going to be a lunatic in two weeks... oh, wait. I'm already a lunatic ... where's the white jacket?

Just a thought...
KT

Proud member of the SunnieFlax Clique
P.S. OMG! Only 15 days till I pick up my little guy! Oh please, can't I just go back to 90 days???

**Newest member of the Klutz Clique** &lt;bump, crash, waaaaa&gt;

[Bumpkin]

Photos?
And is he on Sunnieflax yet??? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

"Proud Member Of The I Loff Starman Babies, Sunnieflax and Horse Boxes Cliques" Bora Da

[Oldenburg Mom]

Bumpkin...

You haven't seen his pic?

Here he is, and I'm going to put him on SunnieFlax as soon as he arrives (provided its ok with the vet)

Just a thought...
KT

Proud member of the SunnieFlax Clique
P.S. OMG! Only 15 days till I pick up my little guy! Oh please, can't I just go back to 90 days???

**Newest member of the Klutz Clique** &lt;bump, crash, waaaaa&gt;

[Sporthorse South]

Is this your stallion prospect Oldenburg colt? You are going to have so much fun with him! Be prepared though - if he is a typical yearling, he will probably look like a yak and you might be tempted to think that someone sent you the wrong horse! Just give him time - he will outgrow the gooney stage eventully and his quality will come through! Congratulations and I wish you much happiness with the little bugger!

[Oldenburg Mom]

Sporthorse South.

Yup, he's my stallion prospect. I feel like I'm going to barf...

I must be out of my mind...

&lt;KT is seen running towards the great white fixture... hand covering mouth. "OMG".&gt;

Just a thought...
KT

Proud member of the SunnieFlax Clique
P.S. OMG! Only 15 days till I pick up my little guy! Oh please, can't I just go back to 90 days???

**Newest member of the Klutz Clique** &lt;bump, crash, waaaaa&gt;

[Oldenburg Mom]

BTW, is he going to be HUGE?

He's about 15hh ... and a few weeks short of his first b-day?

Just a thought...
KT

Proud member of the SunnieFlax Clique
P.S. OMG! Only 15 days till I pick up my little guy! Oh please, can't I just go back to 90 days???

**Newest member of the Klutz Clique** &lt;bump, crash, waaaaa&gt;

[Spot]

ha ha ha ... I think we have ALL gone through that at some point in time!

he is just gorgeous and he looks huge!

It will be the best decision you have ever made!
Since I musta missed this part - what is his breeding?

"Spot"

[Oldenburg Mom]

I think it's ok to say he's a Donnerhall/Rubinstein guy... back a couple of generations.

His Daddy is Dormello and his Mama is Reina. Both Oldenburgs.

Is this the right info to give?

Just a thought...
KT

Proud member of the SunnieFlax Clique
P.S. OMG! Only 15 days till I pick up my little guy! Oh please, can't I just go back to 90 days???

**Newest member of the Klutz Clique** &lt;bump, crash, waaaaa&gt;

[Janet]

I don't have a LOT of experience, but I have twice shipped yearlings- one from PA to VA, the other just within VA. One a filly, one a stud colt.

Neithjer had been shipped before, and both travelled REALLY WELL.

[Spot]

So - KT900, I assume that in 10 days you will be a nervous wreck and by the 15 day mark - most probably a babbling idiot ?! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

You poor thing!

We're here for moral support!

"Spot"

[JB]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by KT 1900:
BTW, is he going to be HUGE?

He's about 15hh ... and a few weeks short of his first b-day?

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Let's see, Rio was 14.3 on his 1st bday. He's turning 5 in March, and is 16.3 1/2 http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif His maternal grandsire is 17hh, his sire was 16.3 I'm sure that relieves your mind immensely http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif However, I have heard that *in general* a horse would grow a little taller if gelded than if left a stallion.

[Bentley]

Congrats! He looks absolutely gorgeous in the photo.

And I second the 'Yak' scenario. My little gal (granted she's almost three) looked like some wierd werewolf this winter - her baby face was so wide, and all the fluffy hair was spurting from her cheeks like really bad Elvis sideburns.

Can't wait to hear how he travelled, and see all the new pics http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Alixe

[Oldenburg Mom]

Spot,...

Well, I don't know what's going to happen in 14 days now... but it's getting pretty tense around here.

I have this perpetual grin on my face like I just "got lucky" http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif so that everyone in my office is giving me those sideways looks as I walk by... you know, wondering if they're in mortal danger or not.

And, yes, most of time I just wanna heave. Babbling idiot pretty much sums it up. Of course, I don't know much farther I can fall...

Bentley - LMAO. Elvis sideburns... waaahaaahaaa

JB - OMG. He's going to be huge. I really didn't want him THAT big. Maybe I should encourage him to start drinking & smoking (stunt his growth, doncha know.)

Just a thought...
KT

Proud member of the SunnieFlax Clique
P.S. OMG! Only 15 days till I pick up my little guy! Oh please, can't I just go back to 90 days???

**Newest member of the Klutz Clique** &lt;bump, crash, waaaaa&gt;

[This message was edited by KT 1900 on Jan. 22, 2003 at 07:46 AM.]

[This message was edited by KT 1900 on Jan. 22, 2003 at 07:47 AM.]

[Oldenburg Mom]

Spot -

Please note new signature line.

Just a thought...
KT

Proud member of the SunnieFlax Clique
P.S. OMG! Only 14 days till I pick up my little guy! 10 days=nervous wreck; 15 day mark=babbling idiot. (thanks Spot!)**Newest member of the Klutz Clique** &lt;bump, crash, waaaaa&gt;

[Spot]

Do you have enough Valium on hand? Would you like us to send you some?
How about one of those squeezy balls to relieve stress - you could build up some muscles at the same time!
isnt the sound of the ocean, or crickets chirping supposed to be soothing? Maybe you could get one of those tapes?

Stay away from coffee! and all caffeinated beverages, for God's sakes! You are bad enough know - I couldnt imagine if you drank a few espresso's!

hee hee hee ... It will be fun to watch "the fall" over the next 2 weeks ...

Nice signature line - I;m flattered!
"Spot"

[learner]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>BTW, is he going to be HUGE?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
This is a joke, right? Just doing some quickie snooping, Reina is 16.2 and Dormello is 17.2. Given the sex, I'd bet your new boy is gonna be in the 17H range, easy peasy. I think he's gonna make RRB look like a pony.

Hey, females always say 'bigger is better', right?

[Bentley]

learner - I think your facts were a little off.... the dam was 19.2 and the sire was at least 20 hands http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif. Isn't there some shire back there in the bloodlines? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Don't worry KT 1900, he'll end up a pony http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif.

How many days now??

Alixe

[Oldenburg Mom]

Youze Guyz!

Stop funnin' meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

This isn't funny. This is hysteria time. &lt;KT is seen making odd faces... and we hear "kack ack wulpwulpwulp" Everyone on the BB says a silent "eeew" to themselves&gt;

Just a thought...
KT

Proud member of the SunnieFlax Clique
P.S. OMG! Only 12 days till I pick up my little guy! 10 days=nervous wreck; 15 day mark=babbling idiot. (thanks Spot!)**Newest member of the Klutz Clique** &lt;bump, crash, waaaaa&gt;

[Spot]

geez - you'd think you were getting married or having a baby or something !

hee hee hee ...

"Spot"

[Oldenburg Mom]

WHADDYOU NUTS??????

Of course I'm having a BABY. Why do you think I'm outtamymind?????

I'm havin' a COW, man.

Just a thought...
KT

Proud member of the SunnieFlax Clique
P.S. OMG! Only 12 days till I pick up my little guy! 10 days=nervous wreck; 15 day mark=babbling idiot. (thanks Spot!)**Newest member of the Klutz Clique** &lt;bump, crash, waaaaa&gt;

[Laurie@CBF]

Hi KT

I hope that you bought him some really warm "jammies" for when he gets off the plane into this "deep freeze".

The "countdown" is the worst part. It will be totally awesome when he arrives and you get to see him in person.

Best wishes for a safe journey for him http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[ponnies]

Relax KT The youngsters are the ones that do behave on the Trailer. How far is the trip? Just let him loose, he'll just concentrate on his balence and soon start eating. Just DONT DROP THE RAMP BEFORE YOU CLIMB IN THRU THE SIDE DOOR AND CATCH HIM!! OMG , I had one try to jump out the back when the top door was opened !!! he went 1/2 way over. Thank god they dropped the ramp and no one was hurt. That was DAD'S last assignment, LOL. He's a beauty , good decision, Good Luck - yOU'LL BE JUST FINE... post some pics when he gets home, Have a glass of good wine and RELAX-----
'

Perfecting Welsh /Crossbred's of Color (Crystal Acres Ponies) "MajorFox "Foxen" "All Dressed Up", "Tribute in Light"

[Spot]

Okay ... she's obviously about to blow (!!!) so I would recommend for the next 13 days or so, we speak in soothing tones to KT, agree with everything she says, and dont try to incite her at all, otherwise she just might melt down on us ... and then we'd have to figure out which one of us would adopt her adorable colt ...

"Spot"

[Oldenburg Mom]

Yes, Spot. That' absolutely right. Soothing tones. No fast, deliberate moves. Easy does it. (Good girrrrrlll)

Nine days left. THe trip is about 1,000 miles, one way.

I guess that means it 2,000 round trip.

I think I'm going to be ill.

Nine days,... nine days... nine days... &lt;urp&gt;

[Spot]

Hey - how are you doing this morning ???

Sweating? Heart palpitations? Knot in the pit of your stomach? Feelings of dizziness and nausea?

Hee hee hee ... just wait until the weekend. They'll have to keep all sharp objects away from you for sure!

"Spot"

[Ladybug Hill]

Hey KT,

I sent a 7 month old to Oregon from VA. He was a dream. It is amazing how horses adapt to situations.

They all look like YAKs at some point, but won't spring be fun when he sheds out and grows up a little more!

Good luck. I would love to see pictures when he arrives!

Chris

Ladybug Hill--Hunters and Ponies
Specializing in Palomino TBs

Ladybug Hill--ladybughillfarm.vaix.net (http://ladybughilfarm.vaix.net)

[Oldenburg Mom]

SPOT!!!!!!

Stop tormenting KT, or we'll have to LOCK YOU IN YOUR STALL.

Well, spoke to my partner... he's making a checklist for the trip too &lt;whulpwhulpwhulp&gt;

MUST... CONTROL... KNOT ... IN ... STOMACH ... and ... FIST ... OF ... DEATH ... FOR ... SPOTSPOTSPOTSPOT.

&lt;KT is seen walking down the hall, right past the trading desk, brown paper bag going in and out with each breath&gt;

Just a thought...
KT

Proud member of the SunnieFlax Clique
P.S. OMG! Only 8 days till I pick up my little guy! 10 days=nervous wreck; 15 day mark=babbling idiot. (thanks Spot!)**Newest member of the Klutz Klique** &lt;bump, crash, waaaaa&gt;

[Oldenburg Mom]

Ladybug...

Thank you ... everyone's going to be sick of his snaps when he arrives.

I'll have a trippic made... first picture: KT behind the wheel heaving into a bucket.

Just a thought...
KT

Proud member of the SunnieFlax Clique
P.S. OMG! Only 8 days till I pick up my little guy! 10 days=nervous wreck; 15 day mark=babbling idiot. (thanks Spot!)**Newest member of the Klutz Klique** &lt;bump, crash, waaaaa&gt;

[Spot]

Oh goody! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif

If you go totally over the edge and become a true babbling idiot, that means we might be able to get our hands on that adorable colt since you obviously will not be in any fit state to look after him properly.

Do the poor thing a favor and just bring him right to our farm to look after!

I'll GLADLY take him in!

"Spot"

hee hee hee ... http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Oldenburg Mom]

SPOT!

I have a partner.

Even if I am totally incoherent,... well, WHEN I'm totally incoherent, HE takes over.

SO THERE!

Just a thought...
KT

Proud member of the SunnieFlax Clique
P.S. OMG! Only 8 days till I pick up my little guy! 10 days=nervous wreck; 15 day mark=babbling idiot. (thanks Spot!)**Newest member of the Klutz Klique** &lt;bump, crash, waaaaa&gt;

[Oldenburg Mom]

ANYWAY...

you're in CANADA. YOU ALREADY HAD YOUR CHANCE AT HIM!!!!!

Just a thought...
KT

Proud member of the SunnieFlax Clique
P.S. OMG! Only 8 days till I pick up my little guy! 10 days=nervous wreck; 15 day mark=babbling idiot. (thanks Spot!)
**Newest member of the Klutz Klique** &lt;bump, crash, waaaaa&gt;

[Spot]

Shucks ... http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif
Here I thought once we could prove a debilatated mental state, we could scoop the little darling out from right underneath you ...

Sigh ... http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sigh.gif

How many more days ???

"Spot"

[doubletake]

Ooooh that's so exciting! You better post lots of pictures, and hey, if you ever need a vacation from baby-life, send him over my way. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif Alright? You'll do fine, he's such a handsome boy. What's the worst that could happen? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Hmm and I thought you were coming to see me! Now Im going to go off and pout!

"Im an old nag, leave me alone yearlings"

[Oldenburg Mom]

SPOTSPOTSPOT...

HEEEEEELLLLPPPP.

Only 6 more days. And as we all know, days at the end of the week go faster than at the beginning of the week. It's Newton's Fourth Law of Motion.

&lt;If KT could type this is a trembling font, she would&gt;

Just a thought...
KT

Proud member of the SunnieFlax Clique
P.S. OMG! Only 6 days till I pick up my little guy! 10 days=nervous wreck; 15 day mark=babbling idiot. (thanks Spot!)
**Newest member of the Klutz Klique** &lt;bump, crash, waaaaa&gt;

[Tin]

you can do it KT! Heck, I'm still thinking "why the heck did we breed our mare? what are we going to do with a baby?" and baby will be 2 in a month http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

You'll be fine, he'll be fine, everything will be fine! Babies are fun! And oh so cute! But they grow up fast so take lots of pics http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

And no worries- our filly was around that height too as a yearling (+ and inch or two I think....)

~ Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once ~

[Portia]

Little Ducster is going to keep talking to us and posting his questions for Herr Daddy Willem after he gets to you, isn't he? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Spot]

NOW its only 5 days!!!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Getting nervous???
Still making sense when you talk ???
Sweating profusely ???

hee hee hee ... http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif

What fun!

"Spot"

[Oldenburg Mom]

"wulp wulp wulp kack ack ack"

&lt;The BB groans convulsively as KT is seen, yet again, tossing her cookies. Can't this chick get a grip?&gt;

Just a thought...
KT

Proud member of the SunnieFlax Clique
P.S. OMG! Only 5 days till I pick up my little guy! 10 days=nervous wreck; 15 day mark=babbling idiot. (thanks Spot!)
**Newest member of the Klutz Klique** &lt;bump, crash, waaaaa&gt;

[Le Duc]

I'm not goin' anywhere becausebecausebecause this lady is always leaving SPUGGLE everywhere she goes.

And even though I'm a colt (the devil's pony with fire in my hooves and twigs in my teeth) I think that's grossgrossgrossgross.

Mommmmmieeeeeeeeeeee Sony. Don't make me go. Waaaaaaaaa

Le Duc de Willem
(but you can call me Duc-ster)

[learner]

Hey Ducky, don't worry, I'll come rescue you. Ya know, you really SHOULD be staying in the wonderful Midwest.

KT, I'm sending you some virtual Dramamine, ginger snap cookies and a transdermal patch. With all the upchucking you've been doing lately, you are withering away to nothing. Le Duc, pity RRB. He's got to be on the receiving end of a lot of KTs, ahem, output.

And for the rest of us, once KT 'hits the road' with or without Jack, the cleanup efforts should be significantly reduced.

[BustersMom]

Let's see...5 days to go.
You got the trailer checked out
You packed snacks
You have the stall ready
You have grain

So why are you so nervous.

Ducster, your mama's a weenie. Don't worry you can twist her around your pinkie. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Member of the Baby Greenie Support Group

[Oldenburg Mom]

&lt;&lt;So why are you so nervous.&gt;&gt;

It's called K- K- K- commitment.

Brrrrrr. You'd think I was a 'guy' or something.

Just a thought...
KT

Proud member of the SunnieFlax Clique
P.S. OMG! Only 5 days till I pick up my little guy! 10 days=nervous wreck; 15 day mark=babbling idiot. (thanks Spot!)
**Newest member of the Klutz Klique** &lt;bump, crash, waaaaa&gt;

[LPassmore]

he's soo cute looking!

Just keep ONE thing in mind. He's going to be rattled after his trip. Give him a day to just hang out in his new home before you mess with him.

Of course, that is the advice that the breeder of my coming two year old told me -- I didn't heed it -- and she almost killed me within the first hour of my having her here in Colorado.

They do calm down pretty quick http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Now she's a coming three year old and an absolute DARLING. They're REALLY fun at this age. You will teach them a lot of things, so take your time and do it right http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[JB]

And KT, just remember, it's not THIS age you have to worry about, it's the two year old year http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif (really wish there was an "evil" emoticon )

[doubletake]

Hey Duc-ster http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif I thought you were gonna come live with me. Be as evil as you want. Get good neck scratches. And carrots. And treats. And grass. And friends. And lucky sticks. And kisses on your cute little nose, too.

[carosello]

So did you survive the weekend before?

Watch out I think KT is gonna blow! &lt;ack run!&gt;

~Where nice horses arent the fad...they happen all the time!~
www.carosello.homestead.com (http://www.carosello.homestead.com)

[Oldenburg Mom]

Nooooooooo. Noooooo. &lt;KT is seen slowly turning green... whooops, there she goes again!&gt;

Just a thought...
KT

Proud member of the SunnieFlax Clique
P.S. OMG! Only 2 days till I pick up my little guy! 10 days=nervous wreck; 15 day mark=babbling idiot. (thanks Spot!)
**Newest member of the Klutz Klique** &lt;bump, crash, waaaaa&gt;

[Oldenburg Mom]

Ok. I'm leaving... I won't have much time to say anything to anyone tomorrow. &lt;urp&gt; So this is it....

If I don't make it, it was fun knowing you all. And I'll haunt each and every one of you that made fun of me retching each and every mile...

It's been a little slice o' heaven - hugs and kisses to all.


The adventure begins...
KT.

[Spot]

2 days ?

2 DAYS ??

ONLY 2 D A Y S ?????!!!!!

Oh my God KT! You must be getting SO nervous already! You must want to throw up!
My God - you poor thing! How can you stand the tension and the pressure?
You must be a nervous wreck already!

Shaking? Sweating? Blurred vision ? Tension headaches?

"Spot"

[Oldenburg Mom]

SPOT!

You are going to be the FIRST one I haunt!!!!

Just a thought...
KT

The adventure has begun...

[Portia]

Just remember to take the dramamine and a few barf bags with you. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Have a good trip. It will be loff at first sight for both of you, I'm sure! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[learner]

Probably speaking for everyone else following this adventure
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> retching each and every mile...- hugs and kisses to all. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
I suspect we'll ALL pass on the physical contact part but thanks for the thought.

P.S. It is unfortunately gonna be COLD here. Make sure you've got warm clothes and boots.

[Spot]

Hey KT - I didnt realize that today was ""D day" !

A very safe drive - take care - you will all be fine - all the best with your wonderful new colt!

"Spot" (trying to be OH so very nice now since KT said I'd be the first one that she'd haunt otherwise ...) http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Hexel]

Best Wishes for a very safe and good trip.

[doubletake]

I've been thinking about you KT! I hope your trip is going well and you aren't too crazy yet! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Oldenburg Mom]

Just a moment before I rush out the door... thanks Hexel, doubletake, Portia, Carosello and JB ... and even you too Spot.

And learner... just saw Friday's low is supposed to be -3. Brrrrrrr. I'm thinking Long Underwear.

Byeeeeeeeeee.

The adventure has begun...
KT

[doubletake]

Good luck KT! If it helps at all, I'm REALLY JEALOUS of you! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif You lucky girl, everything will be fine!

[Spot]

Hey KT - hope that everything is going well!

Let us all know when you are home safe and sound! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

"Spot"

[BustersMom]

So KT, I hope you are going to keep a log of your journey. Some of us are stuck at work and live vicariously. I know things will be just fine and you will have a great couple of days.

Member of the Baby Greenie Support Group

[carosello]

I just spoke with KT via phone. She is on I-80 and about to pass by Turkey City PA!!! Whooppeee! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif
She said the hills/snow/wind has been a little tuff but she sounds very pumped! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

~Where nice horses arent the fad...they happen all the time!~
www.carosello.homestead.com (http://www.carosello.homestead.com)

[doubletake]

Any more news? I miss you KT!

[carosello]

She made it she made it! Although we need to get KT a compass~ http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

She played with her fuzzy boy today...and admired the fuzzy girl, saw videos, ate cookies..what a great day!

~Where nice horses arent the fad...they happen all the time!~
www.carosello.homestead.com (http://www.carosello.homestead.com)

[doubletake]

Compass... hmm... I can only guess! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif Aw it sounds like she's having a great time! I'm sure all the stressing and shaking was worth it when she saw him! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[Oldenburg Mom]

I saw that comment, Carosello.

The babies are beautiful and I LOFF them both sooooo much.

All this is tempered, however, by the sad news of Dublin. "Must give us pause..." that in this joy of mine,... and it IS joy, that there are others that need comfort. I never knew Dublin, nor her posts, but it is sad to lose a member of our little community.

And it makes me appreciate all the wonderful support you folks have given me too...

Thank you, each and every one of you, whether you posted or not. This really is an adventure, and I will not be able to do it without all your help (raising this little bugger, that is) and ... well, of course, the help of my partner (well, that's a big DUH KT.)

More when I get back...

BTW, this message was sent via ESP.

The adventure has begun...
KT

[Spot]

hey KT!

Welcome home and we're all SO glad you have arrived safe and sound.

Yup - now the adventure REALLY begins! If you thought it was nerve wracking before, just wait until he grows up some more!

If you ever need a shoulder to scream on, I'm here!

"Spot"

[Oldenburg Mom]

Who said I was home?

I'm not.

This is via esp, remember? The hardest part is yet to come... getting the boy BACK!!!!

The adventure has begun...
KT

[Ghazzu]

I predict that you will arrive home with many more grey hairs than when you left...

Unashamed member of the Arab clique...just settin' on the Group W bench.

[doubletake]

Hey KT! Keep us updated! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_cool.gif You're doing great so far. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[Roisin]

This is as exciting as "The Bachelorette"!
I'm so happy for you! I pick up my baby yak in 2 or 3 weeks (weather dictates up
here!)...and I'm definitely starting to feel the butterflies. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

At least my drive is far shorter!

Please do post pics when you can!! This guy seems like a board celebrity!

[carosello]

They are on the road home!!!! Ok everyone wave as they drive by! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Now the real begining starts KT!

~Where nice horses arent the fad...they happen all the time!~
www.carosello.homestead.com (http://www.carosello.homestead.com)

[Spot]

Where in heaven's name did they have to GO to to pick this little critter up from?
http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_confused.gif
I thought they would have been home days and days ago!


"Spot"

[carosello]

KT spent a couple of days visiting relatives. So one trip had a few different agendas. They left this AM though...we should hear from her either Monday or Tuesday!

~Where nice horses arent the fad...they happen all the time!~
www.carosello.homestead.com (http://www.carosello.homestead.com)

[JB]

Drive safely KT!!!

[carosello]

They made it home!!! Yipeee!

~Where nice horses arent the fad...they happen all the time!~
www.carosello.homestead.com (http://www.carosello.homestead.com)

[Spot]

Does she still make sense, or is she a babbling idiot?!

hey - welcome home KT!

How is the little fellow doing?

"Spot"

[SoEasy]

Is this the right place to mention that KT was babbling like an idiot before she left?? http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[JB]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by carosello:
They made it home!!! Yipeee!

~Where nice horses arent the fad...they happen all the time!~
http://www.carosello.homestead.com<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Safely I hope? C'mon KT, what are you waiting for, whip out that digital camera and give us PICTURES!!!!

[carosello]

I dont think she will be on till tomorrow when she has her computer again.

~Where nice horses arent the fad...they happen all the time!~
www.carosello.homestead.com (http://www.carosello.homestead.com)

[monstrpony]

Well, I found this just in the knick of time. I was wondering what was going on, don't know why I didn't think to look here.

Anyhow, congrats on the successful (?) trip, and welcome to your new home, Ducster.

Now--**PICTURES, PLEASE!!!**

Also a full report (lemme get this straight, you traveled 1000 miles each way, in the dead of winter, hauling a trailer, not to mention a new horse, in a 2wd truck??? You ARE crazy....)

___________
He's not really a pony, and I'm really not "pony aged" either.

[Oldenburg Mom]

Well. I made it back.

And, I'm exausted. Simply exausted.

Drove one way, one day. Drove the other way, one day. And yes, in a two wheel drive truck. Babykins behaved beautifully the whole way.

Pics later. I have to figure out how to work a camera. Right now what I need to do is sleeeeep.

BTW, he's better than I thought. Much, much better. I can't believe it.

The adventure has begun...
KT

[sbp]

KT--
Congratulations!!! You will love having him as a baby and watching him grow. Enjoy it, and best of luck to you both!!!


Adoani Equestrian Services, LLC
www.adonaiequestrian.com (http://www.adonaiequestrian.com)

[Medievalist]

WE WANT PICTURES! WE WANT PICTURES!

March 14th 2003. D(idi)-Day
Centre Equestre de la Houssaye (http://www.eii.fr/houssaye)

[monstrpony]

Whew. Relieved to hear you're back safe and sound.

What Medievalist said--you'll need to master the camera to document this youngster's growing up. Take it from one who didn't, you'll regret it if you don't!

Congrats on a successful beginning!

___________
He's not really a pony, and I'm really not "pony aged" either.

[JB]

Yay KT! Definitely get friendly with the camera and video recorder. And get a picture album so in 2 years you can look back through the months and go "wowww, was he ever really that little?"

You are going to have SO much fun watching him grow up! Yeah yeah he'll get on your last nerve, probably drain your wallet a few times, etc, but oh the joy. My "baby" is about to turn 5, and I got him at 5 months - WHERE did the time go???

[Bundy]

KT - you posted as to how it is correct to refer to his breeding
It should be :

Dormello/Rosier/Usus

It is not correct to say "Donnerhall/Rubinstein" - unless his father directly is Donnerhall, and his mother's father is Rubinstein himself.

Just a big of warmblood pedigree lingo!

[Oldenburg Mom]

Ohhh.

So the convention is:

Daddy's Daddy//Mama's Daddy//Mama's Mama's Daddy.

Right?

What's the logic behind this?

The adventure has begun...
KT

[Spot]

Hey - welcome back KT!
Is he settling in well?
Did he travel well too?

Pictures - we want pictures! For goodness sakes if I could post pictures at 10 hours old of my new filly, you can certainly post pictures of this little guy for us!

"Spot"

[Oldenburg Mom]

Gimme a break, Spot.

I don't even have a CAMERA!!!!

I'm wanting to take pictures,... I'm willing to take pictures,... I'm wishing to take pictures.

But, as the French would say, "Helas"... no camera.

The adventure has begun...
KT

You've got snaps of your 10 hours old filly... I'm rushing to look.... WHERE, WHERE, WHERE, WHERE??? I can't find em....

[Spot]

Wish I was closer - I'd volunteer to come and take some pictures of him for you!

Pictures of my filly are on the Dont you Love Fat Mares thread in the Sport Horse Breeding section. My mare foaled on February 11th - brrrr ... ! And little one is now pretty darned happy in her new blankie bucking around the stall, since its too darned cold to go outside!

"Spot"

[Janeway]

Not quite Kt!

Its:

Sire/Dam sire/granddame sire or as you put it Daddy/mommy's daddy/mommy's mommy's daddy http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

I think the point of doing it that way is too show the strengths of the mother's lineage since she only has so many foals in a lifetime. Many think the dam's line is more important!

Looking forward to seeing pics too! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[doubletake]

YAY!! KT, you're home! WHAT'S UP?! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif I'm really jealous of you, ya know...

[Oldenburg Mom]

I am in LOFF... and just in time for Valentine's day. Teehee. Forget the men, who need 'em anyway. I've got this adorable STUD. And he's younger than me ... whooohooo! And whatta guy he is.

I went to see him only once (before he came home), and now he is *almost* in my backyard, so I can see him any time I want. And he is a stunner. Those gaits will just blow you away... and boy does he have personality. I drove by his field and he chases the car!!!!! For a moment I thought he was going to bite the tires (no, not really) His trot is lofty (is that the right word?) is canter is ... I can't find the words!!! It's controlled energy (does that make sense?)

His walk is well, let's just say even when he's just moseying along he's overstriding.

I'm smitten, big time. I've fallen head over heels for him. And am so happy ... it should be illegal it feels so good.

sbp - thanks for the good wishes.
Medievalist - okokokokokok.
monstrpony - HI Monstr!!!! Ok. Let's see what I can do this weekend.
JB - video recorder? Hey, lemme get going with the disposable first.
2DeNiros- THANK YOU! I am an admitted newbie and I need all the correction I can. Thanks.
Spot - constant companion, new best friend, (LOL) your words have come with me the whole way!!! I saw your BABY. OMG... she's (??) be-oo-ti-ful. And soooo tiny! ANYTIME you want to visit there's a place for you... warm & cozy. I loff Canada anyway...
doubletake- HI! No reason to be jealous. ANYONE can do what I did, it just takes planning. I've been planning this for 2 years.

I guess I knew this day would come,... when did I start counting? At 80 or 90 days or so? And, you know what? If I had had the cash to just waltz over and plunk it down and buy him, this baby wouldn't have meant so much. Sometimes poverty is a very very good thing!

The adventure has begun...
KT

[This message was edited by KT 1900 on Feb. 13, 2003 at 11:51 AM.]

[Spot]

Oh Gawd KT - you're not going to be like those new moms at family gatherings whipping out pictures of the new "stud" to show to everyone, while their eyes glaze over???
Or - make them sit through family home movie time - LOOK LOOK LOOK! See him trot?! Isnt he adorable?!
Oh LOOK! He's eating grass now!!!
LOOK again! he's rolling!!!

Sigh ... It HAS just begun, hasnt it?! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sigh.gif

"Spot"

[Oldenburg Mom]

Yup, yupyupyupyupyupyupyupyup.

Now, are you SURE you want me to learn to use that camera, hmmmm.

IN FACT, I think I'll amend my signature line to read:

The adventure has begun... get ready to have glazed eyes
KT

[Nikita]

I LOFF pictures! Especially baby pictures! And eating grass is a very important thing. I can't wait to see the new kid. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[carosello]

KT when people ask about the man in your life just say
Oh what a Stud! He has the most amazing eyes and lovely black hair. Long strong legs and that @ss WOW makes you want to run your fingers thru his hair! But you know good looks arent everything...but his personality is to die for!

hahahahahhahaa

~Where nice horses arent the fad...they happen all the time!~
www.carosello.homestead.com (http://www.carosello.homestead.com)

[Oldenburg Mom]

Carosello -

I'm memorizing your quote as I type this....

The adventure has begun...
KT

[lorik]

Welcome Home, KT
Glad everything went well.
Can't wait to see pictures if you find a camera.
Enjoy the journey. Babies are soooooo much fun.
Lori

[Oldenburg Mom]

Hey Lori...

Am I (are we... baby & I) going to meet you at Devon?

Will we have to introduce ourselves, or will you recognize us?

The adventure has begun...
KT

[lorik]

KT,
You will, indeed meet me at DAD. I don't know if I'll recognize you or not. Have we met before? At any rate, when you send me your entry, note who you are and I'll be looking for you. Best of luck with your little fellow. BTW I'm still thinking about doing a breed show at Fair Hill next year. Am I nuts or what???
Lori

[Oldenburg Mom]

No problemo. I'll be delighted... and I look forward to meeting you. I hope you loff my baby dumpling. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

No, you're not nuts.

And you can count on me. I'd LOFF to get my hands nice and dirty workin' wherever you need me. I'll be right there, Kiddo.

Just ask. I can talk to ANYONE, and ask for ANYTHING.

The adventure has begun...
KT

[doubletake]

KT!~

I am so happy for you! Your excitement for this little guy is so contagious! He sounds absolutely amazing, you're one lucky gal! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif If I'm lucky, maybe in 100 years I'll have the guts to do what you've done. I have no doubt that this will be an amazing experience for you! Enjoy him! Because I'm still jealous. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

And really... someday when he's gone through every silly, stupid, nagging, habit and phase... you can still call me up and I'd just wisk him away so you could have a break. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif *cough* and you'd never see him again *cough* http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Now darling, where are the pictures? Just so I can become even more "oogly" and jealous. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[Portia]

Pssst, KT -- tell Ducster that Daddy Willem posted to him on his thread on Off Course. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Roisin]

Bump!

Update needed (with pic, of course).

[Oldenburg Mom]

I was hoping everyone had forgotten about me... my baby (well, calling him a baby is getting REALLY HARD he's so big) and snaps.

Guess not.

OKOKOKOK. I'm buying a camera THIS WEEKEND. Promise.

And if I don't you can all throw wet "brown golf balls" at me. Of course at this distance, you'll probably miss (teehee).

The adventure has begun...
KT

[monstrpony]

Well, KT, just because you don't have pictures doesn't mean you can't just tell us how it's going!!!

How's the young man settling in, and is RRB recovering finally???

___________
He's not really a pony, and I'm really not "pony aged" either.