Possible Magpie's or Mosby's get together

[Duffy]

during the weekend of January 18th?? /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Duffy]

during the weekend of January 18th?? /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[HN73]

I'm booked on Sunday, but Friday and Saturday look good!

***There's no place like first place.***

[Bumpkin]

I will be there in spirit, so have a toast for us who would LOVE to be there!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Everythingbutwings]

Oh boy! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Janet]

Saturday night is out for me, but Friday or Sunday would be OK.

[dogchushu]

I can make it! I've never seen the inside of the infamous Mosby's!

[Clive's Mom]

but can do Friday, the 18th.
Let us know when you've made the decision - would like to see everyone again if we can make it.

- C

[HN73]

Friday- Friday- Friday!!!!! Yea!!!

And thats my final answer.

***There's no place like first place.***

[GO-dog-GO]

What's Mosbys? /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

If you're going to walk on thin ice, you might as well dance.

[jsg24]

I could make the 18th.

[Heidi]

It seems there are seat availabilities on my Air Canada points - i.e. I can fly in gratis. Think a gate-crashing may be in order. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

How far is Mosby's from Dulles, BTW?

[Flashy Gray]

Heidi, as you know from my Max thread I am not really in the mood to post but your note caught my eye.

I am totally serious, you let us know if you are really going to head down this way (can you bring the family, too?) and I will pick you up at Dulles myself. Or get in a fight w/ETBW over who gets to pick you up! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

It's a hop, skip and jump (actually about a 20 minute drive) from Dulles to M'burg. Let us know!

[Heidi]

Aww, Flashy Gray, that's so kind of you to offer.

I'm going to email Duffy and see whether I can pyjama party at her house and keep her up until 3:00am drinking lovely reds. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

No, no, no, I'm trying to escape from the brood - two weeks of prolonged exposure to the kids and Hans over Christmas has me in need of a Mommy-break.

I just need to check out the size of the planes scheduled between Toronto and Washington - I don't cope well with prop planes and need a lot of steel around me when I fly.

Sounds like great fun, though, eh? I'll bring the Tim Horton's donuts! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Everythingbutwings]

I live soooooo much closer!! Please, oh Please say you will come. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Duffy can take you home with her but I will pick you up and take you along to Cavallo, Tack Box, Tack Exchange, Mosby's, Etc!!!

My house is so close and I have the wonderous spare bedroom never despoiled by Winglet!!!!

Duffy can come stay, too. Oh, the ultimate joy! Just think of the naughtyness we can come up with /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

I can collect you from Dulles and we can be at Mosbys' within 30 minutes (okay, I speed). Just ask Hobson or N2Jumpers, they will vouch for me!

Duffy lives two hours away. She will have to put her best efforts into just arriving! Go Dog Go is here, Kennett Square, Inverness, Elghund, Kryswyn, Moesha, Fairweather, Miniwelsh, ALL OF US!!!!!!

Trixie, are you paying attention? Photo opportunities beneath the COTH Sign are possible!!!!

Do say you will come, I can add you to my RSVP for the Albemarle Stud Stallion Showing on Sunday the 20th! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Heidi]

At this point, it seems I can get a circuitous flight which lands at Dulles at 3:00pmish on Friday, leaving Dulles either in the afternoon or early evening on Sunday; leaving much time to shop at hyperinflated prices for the new pony and ungrateful daughter. Did I mention, BTW, that the pitiful Canadian $$ is equivalent to about $.60 US? What time do the stallions strut their stuff on Sunday, Wingsy? You know how I feel about a good-looking stallion. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Two hours away, eh? Duffy neglected to mention that detail...Virginia's, what, two city blocks long, isn't it? /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

I'm going to book something while availabilites remain -- and needless to say look uberly-forward to meeting all of you. Heidi infiltrates the southern belles, how cool is that?

Wingsy, I'll email you any pertinent flight details.

What I want to know - do you think the Urchinator will show his face at Mosby's if I venture across borders, stifling my terrible fear of flying, on hold for endless hours with Air Canada, just to meet He, Who Is The Urchin? /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Kryswyn]

I'm in for Friday night!!! I can be there by 6:30ish. Of course I expect Wingsie will bring you by Horse Country on Saturday, if only to buy her that copy of COPPER'S CHANCE that showed up last week as a 'hospitality gift'. Or perhaps Mr. Wings will buy it to make up for Xmas? /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Either way, I will be at MOSBY'S! Pictures of Heidi & Go-Dog-Go will be MOST entertaining. Heidi, did we mention that GDG is in the Vertically Blessed Clique? /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

~Kryswyn~
"Always look on the bright side of life, de doo, de doo de doo de doo"

[creseida]

I can't come.... my schedule is just too full. Actually, I'm not doing anything Saturday night; the problem is I have to be at work at 5 a.m. on Sunday Morning (or does that still qualify as Sat Nite???) /infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif

....I'm sinking
in the Quicksand
of my thoughts /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif.....

[breezymeadow]

. . .myself for a few evening aperitifs, eats, & intelligent chit-chat.

So are we talking about Friday night or Saturday night? Enquiring Peeps want to know.

[Duffy]

Heidi, didn't I happen to mention that my nickname when running rescue was "Mario" and on my birthday cake one of those years was a race car??? /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif It's not two hours away!!! Virginia is not all that big! I'm sure Wingsey and I can share you! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Here's hoping that another of our esteemed posters from out-of-state will be able to make it as well! I don't want to mention her name, just in case...

Oh - I believe we're talking about Friday for Mosby's, right?

[GO-dog-GO]

I'm really busy and can only come on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday, other then that I'm book solid. /infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

If you're going to walk on thin ice, you might as well dance.

[Clive's Mom]

I hope the plan stays for Friday. Looks like we've got enough folks to effect a 'take over' of a section of Mosby's.
(Dare we call ahead and make sure the bar is well-stocked ahead of time? Bahahahaha)

HN73 - I'll play Jay for ya (yes, she'd like another drink - just ignore her saying no, she doesn't really mean it, she really wants another drink) /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

- C

[Heidi]

I've found a flight which gets me into Dulles at 2:30ish, leaving Sunday at 7:00pm. We have a date for Stallion Perusing, Wingsy! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Kryswyn, think I can stuff a JR into my carry-on? And I'll have you know I'm tall for my race. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Can't wait to meet and share cocktails with all of you!

[Bumpkin]

You LUCKY YOU!!!!

Better stop off at the Estate Agents in Middleburg, because you are going to want to move there. The place is Heaven On Earth!!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Everythingbutwings]

The stallion showing is from 2 - 4 pm on Sunday so we will be recovered from Friday night /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Happy days! Duffy and I play nice together, we can share Heidi /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif I can collect you from the airport and tote you to Mosby's. You will adore the trip out to Albemarle, right through Culpeper, Charlottesville and all the Rita Mae Brown countryside!

[Miniwelsh]

I think I can make it on Friday. I'd love to meet Duffy and Heidi!

*Behind every good woman lies a trail of men*

[Kryswyn]

<slaps hand to forehead> Duh! We're talking Friday night!! I can make it! Besides, I don't have to go to King of Prussia until thefollowing Sunday at 5o'clockinthefreekingdark!

~Kryswyn~
"Always look on the bright side of life, de doo, de doo de doo de doo"

[This message was edited by Kryswyn on Jan. 13, 2002 at 11:37 AM.]

[Kryswyn]

Possibly the two most beautiful posters on the board in the same bar? THANK GOD Alex will be there to act as the official COTH bouncer!

BTW, Heidi, did we mention that GoDogGo is tall for his race? /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif and YES you can fit a JR under the seat in front of you in a Sherpa bag.

Would you like Beezer?

~Kryswyn~
"Always look on the bright side of life, de doo, de doo de doo de doo"

[Heidi]

OMG, Kryswyn, don't tempt me! That's one cute pup - one who'd fit quite nicely in my Vuitton purse with room to spare.

My flight's booked! Hehehe...it's no longer an idle threat to corrupt the occasionally-sweet Virginians but a promise! Be afraid y'all, be very afraid. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

BTW, what's the anticipated weather at this time of year - should I wear my shearling or fall jacket?

[Kryswyn]

But be prepared for temps in the 50s & 60's. We're having a rather unusual winter down here this year! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

The only thing you can count on, is no matter what the weather immediatlely prior to the Casanova races in February, Race Day will be COLD AND RAINY! /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

~Kryswyn~
"Always look on the bright side of life, de doo, de doo de doo de doo"

[Kryswyn]

Beezer has recently decided he would rather be king of his own castle than a prince in Tinker's palace. This is NOT permitted by Queen Kryswyn! Therefore, cute as he is, as loving as he is, Mordred, I mean Beezer /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif is looking for a new kingdom and roost to rule.

He's a rough coat, so he'd do very well north of the border! And you can race him at the Jack Russell Terrier Club of Canada events! He's very fast, and if I kept him, I'd definately race him in the exhibition races.

~Kryswyn~
"Always look on the bright side of life, de doo, de doo de doo de doo"

[Duffy]

Awww, Kryswyn....{blushing} Wait til you see my new look! LOL

This is going to be such fun!!!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif I'm in need of a perky weekend about now and will be in even more need by next weekend!

[Kryswyn]

Horse Country will be closing early (5:00 pm) next week so Creisida & I can be there by 5:30. Oh boy, I is sooo excited about meeting Heidi! And seeing all my other BBer friends again so soon after Xmas!

~Kryswyn~
"Always look on the bright side of life, de doo, de doo de doo de doo"

[Kennett Square]

Ok folks, what is the real date and time so I can mark it on my calender.

Heidi, please bring pics of Sumo-Boy. I normally don;t like children but yours is fascinating me!!

[Everythingbutwings]

Heidi and Duffy! Email me - I can be at Dulles at 2:30 /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

How much luggage can a tiny Canadian bring? I have the pickup /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Who gets Heidi Friday night - Saturday - Sunday? The stallion showing is just this side of Charlottesville from 2-4. A direct drive straight to Dulles would have Heidi back there by 6:00 (maybe) on Sunday.

Oh, Boy - we will be having fun this weekend!

KS - I inquired and ALL the stallions, 5 TBs as well as the ponies will be shown. Do you wish to attend?

[Kryswyn]

from 5:30 onwards, Right?

Right???

~Kryswyn~
"Always look on the bright side of life, de doo, de doo de doo de doo"

[Kryswyn]

I want to come!

~Kryswyn~
"Always look on the bright side of life, de doo, de doo de doo de doo"

[Heidi]

WIngsy, I've lost your home email addy but have sent the flight info. to your office email addy. My return flight to Toronto, BTW, leaves Dulles at 7:05pm - imagine I should be at the airport 5:30ish.

I assume I'll be staying with the lovely Ms. Duffy Friday and/or Saturday night.

KS - yes! Shall bring pictures of animals, two and four-legged. Will I recognize you, BTW, by the glow of your tiara, like a beacon of light emanating from a lighthouse, leading one to safety? /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Creseida and Kryswyn, I'm sure Wingsy and I will be there by 5:30 as my plane lands at 2:30pm. Given my fear of flying, and my fear antidote (imbibing many vodka/tonics), I may have a head start on the cocktails. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif Wingsy, just look for a little Asian woman staggering off the plane, shouting, "I love you all!" to the flight crew.

[Elghund2]

ME and Cactus Lil can make Friday or Sunday.

[Everythingbutwings]

Will be at Dulles in the dually with a sign in the window that says HEIDI!!!! (Unless I get there before 2:30 and am inside the terminal holding said sign aloft and making a scene!)

Kryswyn, the stallion showing is at Albemarle and is from 2-4. Breezymeadow is coming, too and I RSVP'd for 4 people myself (hoping three others will come along!)

Oh boy, time to make nametags!

Mosby's better not be having an employees only party this Friday! Fairweather - I hope you can make it along with the rest of the MD bunch. We can give you the group hug you need so very much /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Kryswyn]

In light of the security issues at the airports these days, you might want to tone down any scene you're planning to make in the terminal a teensy bit /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif I can see it now... Duffy receives a frantic garbled call on her cell phone as we sit around Mosby's wondering juswhurthehel are Wings & Heidi. Then we all pile into our cars trying to find the Fairfax jail (oh, wait - Kennett Square will know!) to bail you out.

GoDogGo: "We're here to bail out two women arrested at Dulles for causing a scene?"
Officer "Name?"
GoDogGo: "Alex"
Officer: <sigh> "Your friends name?"
GDG: "Wings and Heidi"
Officer: "We don't have any Heidi Wingsand here"
GDG: "No, it's really Everythingbutwings, and Heidi, I'm not sure what Heidi's last name is. <turns to CoTH crowd> Hey, anybody know Heidi's last name?" "Are you certain Heidi's her FIRST name GDG?" "Where's Duffy? She'll know." "She's in the parking lot trying to explain her speeding violation to the cute officer who followed us here?"
GDG: "We're really not sure of their names but they're our friends, really."
Officer: "Right, you're this close <holds thumb & index finger 1" apart> I can tell..."
/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

~Kryswyn~
"Always look on the bright side of life, de doo, de doo de doo de doo"

[GO-dog-GO]

Officer: What is that in your pocket Mr. GDG?
GDG: Uh, it's a knife. I'm a dog trainer and I use one all the time opening food bags, cutting rope, etc.
Officer: What are those in the back of your truck?
GDG: Uh, guns. Their shotguns I'm a DOG trainer and need the to shoot the birds the dogs sometimes point or need to retrieve!
Officer: What are all those electric devices Mr. GDG?
GDG: Their training collars for the damm dogs you idiot!
Officer: *picking up phone* Get me back up, lots of it!
GDG: What the hells wrong with you haven't you ever seen someone loaded down with knives, guns and transmitting devices in an airport before?
Officer: *drawing his gun as back up arrives* Up against the wall sir and no sudden moves!

And this is why GDG doesn't go to airports very much.....
/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

If you're going to walk on thin ice, you might as well dance.

[Everythingbutwings]

But by the time you locate us, Heidi will have sobered up and I will have talked the ears off of all the officials in the detention center, given each one recipes for the snacks I have pulled out of my purse and instructed everyone there on how to vote for Horse of the Year on Equusite!

They will fling us at our rescuers saying "Take them away, please!" Go Dog Go will be looked upon as a saint and a professional. Heads will nod knowingly when they see that GDG has come properly prepared to take us into custody.

(Especially once they discover that our plans are to hie ourselves to a different county /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif )

[GO-dog-GO]

Interrogating officer: So Mr. GDG you say you is a dog trainer?
GDG: Yup
IO: Then why are the dogs in your truck so out of control
GDG: Because their down here to be TRAINED you jack a@@
IO: Sir watch your language please.
GDG: Opps, sh*t didn't mean to swear.
IO: You spend every winter in VA?
GDG: NO just last and now this. Before that I was in SC and TX.
IO: So you're on the run.
GDG: NO!
IO: Do you play basketball?

The rest of the transcript is inaudible. Much noise, swearing and the sound of thing breaking can be heard.

COTH crew: Hey GDG where were you?
GDG: Uh, no where, let's go, hurry.
COTH crew: To Mosbys we go then.
GDG: Can we take some back roads please?

News that night: The airport was closed down today for some time when an oversize man went berserk. Officers were interrogating the man when he lost control and destroyed the security area. Things were further complicated by a large, unruly group of bizarre women. All suspects left together and headed west. They're considered to be armed and very dangerous.

COTH crew later that night: Get us more drinks dammit!!!:mad: /infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif

If you're going to walk on thin ice, you might as well dance.

[SillyHorse]

You guys are bringing back memories. I spent seven happy, happy years in NOVA, a year in Warrenton, and the rest in the Freestate, about six miles outside of Marshall, near Ada.

My fondest wish is that I will live there once again! Have a wonderful time this weekend; I'll be with you in spirit.

SillyHorse, a former lurker with a silly horse.

[SaddleFitterVA]

You see, I was thinking of driving up to Timonium for the Horse World Expo, and had plans on dumping the son...I mean, allowing the son to spend the night with his best friend already.

Mr. SFVA happens to have to work Friday night (poor guy..his turn on payroll, they rotate). Since Mr. SFVA is too cute, I prefer to keep him hidden /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif . He will also be happy that I'll be home at night as opposed to spending the night somewhere in Timonium.

So, I'm thinking that Mosby's sounds like more fun than Horse World Expo. I do want to go to the Expo because I need to try on all the different brands of protective vests....I do believe that my birthday pressie will be one of those and I must give exact specifications to Mr. SFVA to get the correct one.

[AHC]

Heidi, you are going to have so much fun with the VA gang. Sure wish I could join ya'll! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif But not this time. Too much work to do and only a couple of weekends to ride before my mare leaves for Ocala and I need every minute of practice I can get. I'm sure I can count on you guys to drink one for me! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Will look for the full report here next week!

[Everythingbutwings]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> , and the rest in the Freestate, about six miles outside of Marshall, near Ada <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Our Pockets pony used to live just off Freestate Road and is VERY familiar with the trail up and over the mountain that ends at Ada store! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif He has scrambled all through the woods on the lovely C W Anderson reminiscent trails.

Did you know Lois King?

[HN73]

Holy crap this is going to be fun!

Moesha better show up.

Ok, Friday-happy hour-Mosby's. Done.

***There's no place like first place.***

[Flashy Gray]

I will see you all at Mosby's, this Friday evening January 18th. Am very much looking forward to it -- I will be arriving around 7:00 pm-ish.

[Clive's Mom]

If someone bails for Sunday's stallion outing, please call me!


- C

[GO-dog-GO]

But wait!! How will you all recognize me, I don't have a COTH hat? I know, I'll come in my Halloween outfit, very tall dog trainer that can't ride worth a damm.

I have to get to work! Soon......:p

If you're going to walk on thin ice, you might as well dance.

[This message was edited by GO-dog-GO on Jan. 14, 2002 at 12:17 PM.]

[Everythingbutwings]

Silly GDG! /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[GO-dog-GO]

He was sold, how bout fall off a very large dark bay?

If you're going to walk on thin ice, you might as well dance.

[SillyHorse]

The Freestate - land of the crazies. I don't recall Lois King. I left in in 1985 and have been trying to get back ever since!

[Everythingbutwings]

From the second Marshall exit, take Freestate Rd away from town, right on 647, twisty windy driveway up the mountain (on the left) Paul Kramer lived up the hill farther than Ms. King.

Kramer galloped his 'chasers on the trails to keep them fit (when he wasn't flying his plane out of his pasture!) He is the guy that had Cookin and Lookin in the early-mid eighties.

[cinnabar]

Friday, eh? Boy it's tempting...I was just at Mosby's Saturday before last while in town on horsie business. Another road trip? GDG, if I don't make it, have a G&T for me! (Better make that 2!)

cinnabar

[GO-dog-GO]

I would say cinnabar, you better "make it"!!!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

If you're going to walk on thin ice, you might as well dance.

[DemonMare]

What time?

"Life is too short to drink bad wine."

[Duffy]

This is getting scarier by the minute!!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Time....ummmm....How about any time after 5:30??? I'm not exactly sure when I'll be arriving. I'm not terribly fond of the food at Mosby's, so I'm not sure if I'll grab a bite on the way in or the way out, somewhere else! Methinks it will be tres difficult to leave until the bitter end (as usual), so I'll probably grab a bite before coming, which means probably after 7pm?

I can't wait to see old friends again and to meet and get to know new ones!!!!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Heidi]

Not only may GDG and Wingsy be in need of your legal services, I have your "Faking It" tape which I shall bring with me - albeit, only two episodes, the series disappeared off the airwaves before they broadcast the showjumping stripper.

Moesha! Urchinator! You shy boys gonna venture out?

[Trixie]

I'll try to be there, if I'm not on the road. If I'm here, anyone that needs a ride, just email me. trixie@erols.com

[RodeoGirl]

Was packed over Christmas break! There are rarely that many people there over the summer. And {shudder} there were A LOT of people that I didn't recognize! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Anyway, someone say hi to that adorable barkeep at Magpies for me. You all have fun!!!

[Everythingbutwings]

We packed Magpies with just the joint local clique effort of DC/MD/VA at Christmas. We would never all fit there this time around (besides, the waitress would fall over if we stuck our heads in again!) /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

[RodeoGirl]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Everythingbutwings:
We packed Magpies with just the joint local clique effort of DC/MD/VA at Christmas. We would never all fit there this time around (besides, the waitress would fall over if we stuck our heads in again!) /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

That was BB'ers taking over MY bar?? /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
I should have known!

[GO-dog-GO]

Rodeogirl, what's your excuse for not coming friday........? /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

If you're going to walk on thin ice, you might as well dance.

[Becca]

You KNOW. . . in a very short about 7 months, I (yes- BECCA) will be going to school in Va or DC (if...ah-hem..she gets into college), and then we MUST have a Mosby's get together so I can meet the entire Va crowd! can ya'll hold your breath till I get there?

[Everythingbutwings]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> That was BB'ers taking over MY bar??
I should have known!

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> You must see our BB Christmas card! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

N2Jumpers, stallion showings and an Emergency COTH Mosby's relocation (http://chronofhorse.infopop.net/2/OpenTopic?a=prply&s=691099205&f=1970907951&m=5793021093)

[Kryswyn]

She will not be able to attend. She has, wait for it, a riding lesson!!!. Like learning to ride could be MORE IMPORTANT than meeting Heidi and welcoming GDG back to the Realm of the Horse??? /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

Oh well, that's one more chair for someone else!

Wingsie, I am DEFINITELY IN for the Stallion Showing on Sunday!

~Kryswyn~
"Always look on the bright side of life, de doo, de doo de doo de doo"

[RodeoGirl]

While I'm always up for a night on the town in Middleburg, I will be a little too far away on Friday night...
I think my "location" is still listed as Middleburg but I'm just there during the summer, becuase Im in school in South Carolina (God's Country).
But be sure to drink one for me...

[ClemsonGraduateRider]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by RodeoGirl:
While I'm always up for a night on the town in Middleburg, I will be a little too far away on Friday night...
I think my "location" is still listed as Middleburg but I'm just there during the summer, becuase Im in school in South Carolina (God's Country).
But be sure to drink one for me...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Give it up you're in Clemson - with me!!! I have to admit that RodeoGirl introduced me to Magpies although at the rate they frequented it I couldn't keep up - Chantilly is a little drive from there for every night of the week !!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[creseida]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Kryswyn:
She will not be able to attend. She has, wait for it, a _riding lesson!!!_. Like learning to ride could be MORE IMPORTANT than meeting Heidi and welcoming GDG back to the Realm of the Horse??? /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

Oh well, that's one more chair for someone else!

Wingsie, I am DEFINITELY IN for the Stallion Showing on Sunday!

~Kryswyn~
"Always look on the bright side of life, de doo, de doo de doo de doo"<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hey, now wait a minute. I didn't way I *wasn't* coming. If I'm not too exhausted, I'll show, but probably closer to 7:30-8:00.

Do you think they've fired that "waiter" that was there during the first get-together? Y'know, the one who took 30 minutes to get me a friggin' drink?

....I'm sinking
in the Quicksand
of my thoughts /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif.....

[Everythingbutwings]

Is now ensconced behind the bar. He is a MAJOR improvement on the dweeb.

I am beginning to think we may need to request preferential seating for this get together. Although in the past we have had no difficulties in shoving our way in and taking over a corner, this outing is looking to increase even our earlier, stellar, efforts in conviviality!

Kennett Square, I request the blessing of your wisdom regarding this potential difficulty /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[dogchushu]

ETBW, I know you posted directions before. But I am search-function-challenged and can't find them. Could you post them again?

[VTrider]

It may be bloody late, but I'll be there - I show on Friday in Lexington - I need to take the horse home, then I will make a mad dash to Middleburg. I may be able to take a shower before I come...but I won't promise anything /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Everythingbutwings]

If you are coming from Chantilly, come into town and turn right at the traffic light (the only one!), straight ahead is Mosby's but you need to bear to the right downhill and then turn left uphill and make a right into Mosby's.

From Rt 66 (I come this way) take the exit for Great Meadow and The Plains. Go right and continue a mile or so into The Plains, turn right onto Rt 55 for a block, then left at the gas station. This road takes you past Halfway Farm and brings you out onto Rt 50 in Middleburg at the Chronicle of the Horse. (This is a beautiful drive in the daylight but is a bit windy. You will go over train tracks immediately leaving The Plains and, when you pass Piedmont Vineyard on the left you are getting close to M'burg. Pass the VA Tech MARE Center on the right and you are almost there) Turn right on Rt 50, go to the traffic light and turn left. Straight ahead is Mosby's.

[GO-dog-GO]

At a way VT, sleep is highly overated.


I have some space if anyone decides they can't make it home after the festivities on Friday. It's not much but I call it hell. /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

If you're going to walk on thin ice, you might as well dance.

[Heidi]

Would have emailed but my server's down.

Can we go see Maddie? Do you want me to help with the evening feed before we head off to Mosby's to breathe in eau de VTRider?

BTW, is the stallion inspection a dressy affair? Would the stallions prefer to see me in jeans or a suit?

See y'all Friday!

[Everythingbutwings]

Maddie would love to see you. Wings and Pockets, too.

I wore stirrup pants, a turtleneck and large sweater to the last one. Comfy shoes. Tack shopping, horse show attending clothes!

[SaddleFitterVA]

I'm definitely planning on coming.

I had a riding lesson last night, found a close instructor with an indoor, and even better, I can haul over and use the indoor for a ring fee between lessons!

I do so wonder, will I ever learn how to ride?

(normal thoughts for the day after a lesson) /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

[breezymeadow]

Okay - this morning spoke with Debbie @ Albemarle at length & here's the story:

First of all, they sent out invitations per whatever "breeding" lists they could get their hands on. However, EVERYONE AND ANYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND - NO RSVP REQUIRED. This is usually the norm everywhere. I have yet to see a stud farm turn away visitors. This is their bread-and-butter.

With that in mind, I am definitely attending, & as I live in Culpeper about a stone's throw from Route 29, would be willing to drive whomever is interested. I can fit 4 ample BB'ers (or 5 if they're not built like me - lol) - or even 6 if 2 don't mind traveling like cargo!!! Kryswyn or Clive's Mom - you & any others are more than welcome to drive over here, leave your vehicles at the old homestead, & come with me.

The only prerequisite I have is that anyone stepping foot on the property must constantly repeat two mantras: 1) "This is a work in progress", & 2) "They really meant to take down their Christmas decorations earlier. . . "

/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Clive's Mom]

I think I can do that. I'm emailing you offline to make our 'side' arrangments. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

See you all soon.

- C

[Spunky]

Any chance on changing the date to Saturday Feb. 2? I would actually be able to go -- I will be in town!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[HN73]

Hey Spunky...

How about not CHANGING, but adding!!

I bet we have such a great time on Friday we will all be dying to go back on 2/2!!!

Just start a new thread about 3-4 days before hand!!

See you then!

***There's no place like first place.***

[breezymeadow]

Try e-mailing me @ bvcbw@msn.com. I have that one as well, as someone has a close match to my "breezy_meadow@hotmail.com" e-mail without the little underline & has been sending, shall we say, unpleasantly graphic replies to miss-sent e-mails!

Also - my next-door neighbors stand Thoroughbred, Clydesdale, & "Georgian Grande" (Percheron/Saddlebred cross) stallions. If anyone coming to Albemarle with me would be interested, I would give them a call & ask if we could stop by. While the TB & Perch/SaddBd Cross aren't my style, their Clydesdale stallion is really something.

Let me know & we can adjust our time schedule accordingly.

[HN73]

Percheron/Saddlebred????

Do you have pictures? What are they bred for?

(I believe in my little brain that the introduction of the saddlebred into some of our established breeds will create the super breed to save our internationally competing butts....but I'm crazy).

Gawd, I've had a long day. Can't WAIT for Friday.

***There's no place like first place.***

[breezymeadow]

He isn't a badlooking guy.

He's a black & white tobiano, and apparently - although I have no first-hand knowledge of this - this particular cross is popular for foxhunting. Now this is what my neighbors, who stand this stallion, told me - so don't JUMP on me, guys, if this is not so!! They advertised him in last year's COTH Stallion issue (GarrDell Farm/Stallion Name: "Bonfire"), but didn't do so this year I noticed.

Like I mentioned above, he isn't my style; but their black Clydesdale stallion definitely deserves a look for anyone interested in that type of cross. He's very nice.

[Everythingbutwings]

Just so you can plan your wardrobe /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

From Weather.com:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> Friday: Mostly cloudy with showers ending late and becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s and lows in the upper 20s.

Saturday: Partly cloudy. Skies becoming mostly cloudy with flurries late. Highs in the low 40s and lows in the upper 20s.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy with a wintry mix. Highs in the upper 30s and lows in the upper 20s
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Bringing a bit of Canada to our recently balmy local forecast I see!

[Duffy]

EEEKS to that weather report! brrrr!! I have a lesson Friday early am!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

[Kennett Square]

Wingsie,

Regarding Mosbys and arrangements for all of us...I think if you flash Buck some cleavage we'll not only NOT have to worry about getting a table but we'll get all the free drinks we could ever inbibe!!! If a few of us get there early enough...say 7:00 I think we could snitch a couple of the tables succesfully!! I, for one, m bringing my Get Out Of Jail Free card with this International crowd. I can see Heidi now discussing the merits of Canadian beer, sport horses and sumo wrestling with our locals now..... Heads up all ya 'Burgers!!!

[KateDB]

So, last time I was at Mosby's in December, there was a small band on a Thursday. Any music there on Fridays?

[HN73]

There is a ***gag*** DJ who ruins the conversation level at about 9 PM.

Sorry, I like my bars quiet and dim, and my clubs loud and bright. /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

***There's no place like first place.***

[Everythingbutwings]

I had forgotten about "WolfBoy" /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif Although, greatly relieved was I when I realized that he was not part of the kitchen staff!

Moesha, Fairweather, Miniwelsh and lilodawg had best be in attendance as I do not feel that I am quite as capable of describing Wolfboy and his minions to our faithful readers come Monday!

Artienallie, you don't live too far away to attend. Lisamarie8 and dogchushu along with the rest of the FFP gang need to make an appearance, too!

List, I need a list. Nametags! Fuss fuss fuss! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Clive's Mom]

Mr. Clive's Mom has promised his attendance, so the two of them can go off to the bar and talk computers and drywall.


- C

[Everythingbutwings]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> Boosted from our table

Our lovely corner spot near the bar was soon required by Wolfboy, the DJ.
Wolfboy was so frightening that even I could not bear to have his picture in my camera. Finding him lurking near the kitchen on my trip to the rest room before I knew of his profession had me quite concerned that he was a member of Mosbys staff! SHUDDER

Relocated to our old, familiar corner, we noted the addition of a decorated Christmas tree was likely a sly move to prevent the posting of Sea Urchin portraits on the wall for additional hilarity.

No deterred, we made use of the tree for BB Christmas photos
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

[breezymeadow]

So - what's the timetable for Mosby's.

Since I'd like to have as much done as possible before Mr. Breezymeadow takes over for me when he gets home from work + it would be nice to scrape off at least some EAU DE BARN off myself before trekking to Middleburg???

Also - although the weather reports do seem to change daily, right now they are predicting a certain amount of weather ugliness for Saturday night into Sunday. While I'm not a complete weather-wimp, if it's too ugly I will definitely prefer to stay home. And keep in mind that if the weather does end up a deterent to Albemarle, I can almost guarantee that we would be able to rassle up a private showing for our group at another date in the future. This is how stud farms make their $$$$!

[Trixie]

I guess that means I'll have to battle friday night traffic into virginia... grrrr /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

I probably won't get there til about 8:30

[Heidi]

I'm a lousy and fearful flier at the best of times - this weather report is bumming me out.

I'm entertaining visions of turbulence and snow squalls, held captive by a snowstorm in VA (though I'm sure it's a lovely state) to return home to a Sumo who's shrunk to but a mere shadow of his former zaftig self. Hans is a great daddy but could not cope with feeding/cleaning/amusing the children for more than 2.5 days. Maybe I should reschedule for the summer, when the only climactic threat is occasional rain.

[Kryswyn]

The weather will be fine for you to fly in. Just keep drinking! The weathermen have been wrong EVERY SINGLE TIME LAST YEAR AND THIS. They will call for snow, we get: nothing. They call for rain, we get: nothing. They call for MAJOR SNOWSTORM, we get: nothing, or at best, a dusting.

Bring your shorts....

~Kryswyn~
"Always look on the bright side of life, de doo, de doo de doo de doo"

[Clive's Mom]

our weatherfolks get an "F" in accuracy. Our last big 'snowstorm' to be was hardly a flurry.

- C

[Everythingbutwings]

This is all due to my earlier email which included tips for surviving flight! GGGRRR!!!!

Don't you dare Wuss out, I already told work I was taking off early to pick you up! Wings, Maddie and Pockets are planning on showing off their very best AND I have actually cleaned the bathrooms and bought nasty stuff to dust the bookshelves with!

Partly cloudy and a chance of drizzle is all. It means normal January in Virginia.

I just made all new name tags and sent them to Duffy to edit /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

Heidi, Heidi, disappoint us Canuck! We will make up terrible rhymes revolving around you!

[SaddleFitterVA]

Heidi,

You must come.....It will be fine.

I'm looking forward to this!

[Heidi]

Oh hell, if Wingsy's bought the Pledge wipes, I'll have to endure some turbulence. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Just don't blanch when I hug you with vodka-breath more befitting a Russian. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif I've swiped the daughter's carrot crunchies so you tell Wings, Maddie, and Pockets that 'Auntie Heidi's' gonna venture by to indulge them - and take measurements to gauge whether they'll fit into my suitcase. Maddie's just about Heidi-sized, ya know. /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Besides which, I have to kidnap Beezer.

[GO-dog-GO]

Hey, I have a lame horse from Toronto /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

If you're going to walk on thin ice, you might as well dance.

[Kryswyn]

I'll have met Heidi and made arrangements for Beezer to go to Canada!

~Kryswyn~
"Always look on the bright side of life, de doo, de doo de doo de doo"

[Everythingbutwings]

Heidi and Beezer!

Tomorrow, tomorrow, we meet Heidi tomorrow, it's only a day away!!!!!!!!

[dogchushu]

I can't WAIT! I finally get to see Mosby's AND I get to meet Heidi! Fun fun fun!

I'll be there as soon as I can. But I have to leave from Baltimore when work ends, so it may take a while.

[Clive's Mom]

You may know this shortcut, but I'm posting it anyway. I used to work up in Baltimore and had to find creative ways to get home on Friday nights when the beltway is just awful.

Take Rt. 15 South all the way from Baltimore, thru Leesburg and all the way to Rt. 50, then take a RIGHT at Rt. 50 at Gilbert's Corner - that goes straight into M'burg. You'll miss the annoying beltway traffic, and it really is a straight shot south. You'll be surprised how fast the traffic moves on Rt.15 as well (at least I was surprised - it was my favorite way home).

- C

[Pixie Dust]

I will have to wait for the next gathering....dang it! I have to be at the Expo Friday night, so I will be in Timonium.....many many miles away.
And I just got my hair cut!

BGoosewood in Goosewood and therefore TweedleDEE

http://hometown.aol.com/bgoosewood/index.html

[artienallie]

The Mr. and I have an agreement of participating in an equal percentage of "my things" (read: horsey) and "his things" (read: almost anything else). This Friday we've got "his things" planned, and I can't get out of it.

Have fun at Mosby's. If I try real hard, I may be able to swing joining up with everyone at the Abermarle Stud Showing on Sunday.

[Heidi]

Sweetness, I guess it's too late to establish that a marriage is not a democracy but rather an autocracy - with you as tsar? /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Does he not like to imbibe? In which case, the evening could easily be marketed as 'his thing'. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[artienallie]

Ah, if only it worked that way....

No, really. If he enjoyed such things, I could convince him to come. Unfortunatly, he is so terribly shy and quiet, it would be absolute torture for him. Ask ETBW or JAGold. He came to the October FPP outing, because he was worried I wouldn't be able to handle both horses. He sat in the truck the whole day, writing. I don't think he talked to anyone all day.

I normally schedule my loud and crazy socal outings when he's doing various other things. The trials and tribulations of opposites attracting! /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Everythingbutwings]

And here I gave him credit for being one of the guys that stood around the tiny tv! We will work on him. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[artienallie]

ETBW - He couldn't even sit around the little tv with all the other guys. He listened to the game on the truck radio. And he's the biggest Redskins fan I've ever seen. /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

You probably don't even remember him - 6'4", shoulder length hair under a baseball cap, goatee. He took care of Allie of the trailer incident - jumped in the trailer and released her so she could get out.

[Everythingbutwings]

I do remember seeing him. You're right, he appeared out of no where!

[GO-dog-GO]

Oh Heidi...
Tonight: Overcast. Low around 28F. Winds near calm.

Tomorrow: Cloudy skies early will become partly cloudy later in the day. High around 43F. Winds NW 10 to 15 mph.

(null): Mostly clear skies early, then becoming partly cloudy later at night. Low around 23F. Winds near calm.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy with snow showers. Highs in the upper 30s and lows in the mid 20s.

Sunday: Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid 40s and lows in the upper 20s.

Right now my clipped horse is out without a blanket...Their idea of 45 degrees and ours is verry different. Don't forget your tack. I have the washing machine ready to go. /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

If you're going to walk on thin ice, you might as well dance.

[HN73]

Heidi,

If you can't handle THAT forecast, you might as well not even BE Canadian.

***There's no place like first place.***

[breezymeadow]

Not that I would COMPLAIN or anything.

Vet just left a little while ago after examining my mare, who although has a 2/16 due date, is showing imminent signs of wanting to rid herself of her motherly burden.

Noticed a little milk leak last night, as well as the usual conformation changes pertaining to delivery. Vet comfirmed that either conception dates are awry (I bought this mare already in foal), or she will be quite early - as in between tonight & the next 2 weeks!!!!

I am now on "official" foal watch, & will have to play it by ear. As wonderful as Mr. Breezymeadow is with the horses, it would definitely not be fair for me to go out galavanting & leave him with this type of situation.

While I might not make Mosby's (need to keep a clear unalcohol-tinted head!), may still be able to pull off Sunday, so long as nothing untoward happens Saturday night.

Will try to remember to have my camera around the barn in order to post pics of the new arrival. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Everythingbutwings]

OMG!!!! Please, oh please tell us if there is a foal and it is okay to stop to visit on the way to Albemarle!

[Heidi]

Earth, being the operative word here.

I have skin of Teflon, warm long undies, insulated moon boots, a toque. A little cold, 3 feet of snow, temperatures below -20 is nothing to this brave Canadian stoic. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif The weather as it affects turbulence, however, is a different story.

The countdown begins! I'm feeling almost Colinesque with excitement - and she doesn't even have a tack cleaner/full-seat breech cleaner on stand-by like I do. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

BTW, Wingsy, I told Hans that I was venturing out to help with the evening feed. He's still cackling - see, I've never done it before. Never mucked, never fed, never bathed, never turned horses out. The only thing I've excelled at is signing my name to a show bill cheque. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif Just a little fore-warning... /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[GO-dog-GO]

And not just any tack/breech cleaner I might add. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

If you're going to walk on thin ice, you might as well dance.

[breezymeadow]

Well, we do have "waxing" tonight!!

Am off for a quick bite of pizza & then a quick trip out to look at some "baby" monitors so I don't have to sleep out in the barn in the middle of friggin' January!

Thank goodness we are having a mild winter so far (hope I didn't just aggravate the weather gods again!).

[dogchushu]

Breezymeadow, email me and I'll give you my cell phone number! You've just got to call us at Mosby's if you have a foal announcement!

[Everythingbutwings]

In her very gracious, yet demanding, way that she intends to have a serious discussion with Heidi regarding the "A" shows and tack trailers that Maddie actually looked into herself! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Apparently Miss Maddie does not feel that her letter to QHSM quite was fulfilled by those responsible for the gratification of one gray filly!

I broke out the peppermints in an effort to coerce good behavior but I got the distinct impression that there was horsie gossip going on when I left the barn this evening /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

[breezymeadow]

Just e-mailed you. As I said, by all means send me your cell phone #, which I will dutifully memorize & then chew up & swallow to prevent it from falling into unscrupulous hands.

If the blessed event does occur - will be glad to notify all so you can have a celebratory round! At the very least, please think of me wrapped up sitting on a bale of hay with a hot toddy while you all are living it up with Heidi! /infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

[Everythingbutwings]

Ohhhhh!!! We will be thinking about you. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Kennett Square]

So Heidi,

you just implied you had phenomenal check signing skills...so does that mean you are the official payer of mass amounts of food and alcohol tonight....lol!! when you say that in the states ( as in USA) it means that you want to pay for the entire thing by yourself....


See ya tonight!!

[Heidi]

I'd be quite happy to sign the VISA receipt tonight -- Kennett Square. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

To think, I'll be in your fair land in, oh, about 5 hours. Pray for me, y'all!

[Everythingbutwings]

/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

I am busy searching for the follow up topics, the aftermath of Heidi and G-d-G at Mosbys along with Albemarle Stud!

Friendship is Love without his wings
-Lord Byron

[Heidi]

You make it sound so, oh, placental. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Methinks you should venture up for a few days to Toronto to attend the RAWF. Think of the shopping, the horse shows, fresh maple syrup, the Mounties, the butter sculpture, all the poutine you can eat.