Frying Pan Park...We all lived

[FairWeather]

And a FANTABULOUS time was had by all (as usual).
I'm sure the stories will be flowing...
However I, as always...will remain innocently quiet /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Always,
FairWeather
"Holy Frinking Shintz!" --Kang and Kotos
http://www.fairweather-farm.com

[FairWeather]

And a FANTABULOUS time was had by all (as usual).
I'm sure the stories will be flowing...
However I, as always...will remain innocently quiet /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Always,
FairWeather
"Holy Frinking Shintz!" --Kang and Kotos
http://www.fairweather-farm.com

[Heidi]

Who licked who this time, FW? Whose hands strayed?

Surely, there must have been some debauched behaviour that you want to confess to Mother Heidi? Fess up darling and cleanse your soul.

[Trixie]

The most common line of the day was "We're all going to hell!"

[SoEasy]

hear you all saying that??? /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[larosa90]

This is me and my perfect gelding Jordan. This was his third trip to FPP and he was very happy and mellow.

Behind, to the right (bay pony), is Sinful Pony and the Sinful Pony galloping by.

Behind, obscured somewhat by Mr. Jordan, is Brittney and Crumpet -- Crumpet was not on her best behavior today.

It was a glorious day, with nearly western skies, moderate temps (in mid-November!!!) and lots of good cheer.

[This message was edited by larosa90 on Nov. 11, 2001 at 08:48 PM.]

[larosa90]

This is Michael Bertozzi (think bears and tots and you'll say it right), and he is the owner of Cavallo Farm along with his wife Marie. He was riding Marie's horse Prince (formally aka King's Ransom, but affectionately known as Hannibal Lechter or scarface--note the scar on forehead).

Prince was "up" on the glorious day.

[larosa90]

This is Ana, daughter of Mike and Marie, giving the camera one last look before heading home. She was a real trooper and seemed to enjoy her day at the park sans pony.

[This message was edited by larosa90 on Nov. 11, 2001 at 09:13 PM.]

[larosa90]

Meet Susie, aka Suzie-Q (hey, that's what her car license plate says!) riding a Cavallo school horse named Snoopy, who was gleeful today ("Yippee -- I'm off the property and no one can stop me now!!!) .

Normally, Susie would be riding the famous Billy, but Inverness was too busy dirt-biking him around herself (unfortunately the people manning my camera did not get a picture of Sir Billy--I do hope he got mugged by another camera).

[Everythingbutwings]

The perfect Miss Maam and her entourage made the trip, Janet, Elghund and Cactus Lil, Clive's Mom and HN73, Auntie Pat and Aimee. Inverness, larosa90, sinfulpony, Kennett Square, hordes of pumpkins from the Cavallo patch, Moesha and Xani, we compared notes and became concerned that we may have already frightened off N2Jumpers. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Miniwelsh, newly arrived back east from Wisconsin took Pockets pony for a spin and Fairweather with her magnificent duo blew us away with their jumping abilities.

lisamarie8, hard to recognize with out her war wounds was there along with bgoosewood and Trixie. breezymeadow was my favorite (well, until Moesha arrived and took Wings for a spin) as she not only was true to her word and fell immediately in love with HER Dust Bunny, but brought along a fabulous potato salad.

I will continue with the list of attendees but must stop right here to share breezymeadows' culinary contribution!

[larosa90]

Meet Laura. She rides Cleo. Cleo and Crumpet had a cat fight on the way over (two older snarky mares who dominate different herds -- they once lived together but the vet bills got to be too high as the kicking became more accurate). Neither mare was in a good mood when they started, however, Cleo cheered up a bit as shown in this picture.

In the background on the right is Michael on Prince and I think it's Susie and Snoopy on the right

[larosa90]

This is Brittney and Crumpet, front and center, with more precious pumpkins in the background. This was before Crumpet started to plan her escape...

[larosa90]

This is Beau and his owner, (acck, brain lapse with the name!) Ashley (???)

and in the background at a nice gallop are Nicole and Joker.

A good time being had here!

[larosa90]

After the ride, I caught Maggie (Sinful Pony), her mom, Kathy, and Brittney (yet to be on the COTH BB, but Maggie is planning to get her signed on).

[Miniwelsh]

Pockets the Gumby pony is a blast, although I must say Miss Amy rides him far better than I - she had him soaring over the cross country course. He did pack me through the water jump twice, all the while calling to his best bud Wings back at the trailer. I have never seen a pony able to jump while calling at the same time!

Poor Mr. Monty is exhausted and hasn't moved since we got home...he is, to say the least, madly in love with Fairweather's Zoe.

It was so wonderful to meet everyone and put faces with names - I haven't laughed so hard in so long!

*Behind every good woman lies a trail of men*

[Everythingbutwings]

Although we were all hopefully anticipating HN73's BB sidesaddle debut on her Baily mare, she brought the more experienced Navajo along.

(Not to worry, HN73, I have your table in the RV, along with Clive's Mom's very nice folding chairs!)

[Sinfulpony]

What a wonderful day! I met so many nice people and my pony was wonderful. She went around great, but that water jump /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif lol. It was nice to meet all of you! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Trixie]

LIIIIIIIISA, we need those dog pictures, lol

[Everythingbutwings]

So many lovely horses and so much great stuff to eat. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

We pulled the picnic tables in to the parking area so our horses could be tied in the grass (the jumper show was going full blast around front with all the competitors parked in the gravel and ignorant of the fun around back!)

[Everythingbutwings]

Miniwelsh schooled our little loud mouth while Aimee and Auntie Pat made a side trip to the antique glass show.

Aimee had made a desultory round of the course early in the day along with me and Wings, who just KNEW what was going on and decided to be a green three year old TB.

After the hiatus away from Frying Pan, Miss Aimee put things together and worked Pockets, causing a flutter in my Auntie heart as we watched her gallop the lower jumps in the open field.

[Everythingbutwings]

I only have a few pics of Moesha and Wings, they looked so fabulous I totally forgot to take shots later on but others were snapping away.

Looking forward to that lovely, floating trot and the "just right" little jump!

[Everythingbutwings]

Some one needs to ask Fairweather about what it takes to get into her breeches! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

The things you overhear! Mere snippets of conversation taken out of context makes for much jocularity!

Fairweather's horses, Mark and Phoenix, were spectacular. I was in awe of their ability and love of jumping, a tribute to their mom. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[AuntiePat]

Here is a close-up of the fly-over on Pockets. He was tuckered out by the time he went home. Aimee is used to his prancing by now. Aimee wants everyone to notice her toes.

[Everythingbutwings]

Homemade bread, brownies, cookies, cakes, vegies platters! We had barbecue and meatballs, hot dogs and smoked turkey breast, Maryland stuffed ham that was superlative.

We had bean salad and cole slaw, fantabulous potato salad, cheeses and casseroles, HN73's wonderful hors d'ouvres of cheddar pastry wrapped stuffed olives.

We ate and rode and rode and ate and talked and bragged and lied and rode some more. When it was time to pack things up, many people took home packages of their party favorites.

This, though, had to be the all time left over /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Everythingbutwings]

Horses, people and multiple doggies were tired out from the fun.

Those silly people at the jumper show were BUYING food around front in the dusty parking lot while we were carousing and having a delightful time out back.

We actually did, on at least one occasion, have to say "Yes we are from the Chronicle of the Horse, no we are not having a competition"
Then added in in an undertone "(bulletin board, not sanctioned, no, you're not getting in the magazine and this isn't the annual company picnic)"

Our Grizzles dog got to come and she was delighted, although I (being a mean mom) required her to spend most of the time in the RV with the door open which is SOOOOO HARD when a dog must be good.

I hope someone has pics of her. I have pics of other peoples dogs, I am such a MEAN mom! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[AuntiePat]

Pockets coming out of the second water area -- still yelling, but now far enough away that no one could hear...

[Kryswyn]

Wow you guys sure had a GREAT time! The horses looked they were having fun too! I'm sooooo sorry to have missed seeing Michael & Marie (we were in Hawaii together) and I haven't seen Ana but once /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif but I sure could pick her out as a Bertozzi!!!

Thanks to everyone's wonderful photos and EBTW's scintillating all encompassing commentary, not only do I feel like I was there, I feel like I ate lunch, too! /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"

[Trixie]

What does it take to get into your breeches? /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[FairWeather]

Heidi, I dont think I licked anybody's face, but my poor ears heard snippits of conversation such as "Get the dogs humping again so I can take a picture"
<Ouuuuch! My freekin eeears...a-la-Todd Flanders"
I dont know how it happened, but a few Mimosa's actually had me ruthlessly jumping over hither and yon...
(I think I'm the only one that pee'd in the woods..hey, when you gotta go, you gotta go!)
I jumped some things I didnt think I'd ever do, especially on my "not-quite-right TB, Mark"

After getting my fill of heart-stopping jumps and almost getting dumped in the mucky water, I happily handed the reins over to Trixie, and she rode Markie all over the place.
Ms. JAGold, simply took my (and a few others) breath away! That girl has quite the set of B@lls on her. She rode my wonderful, irreplacable Phoenix over almost every jump out there. What a WONDERFUL ride she gave that horse! I cant wait to share the pictures that are certainly coming from Lisa and Trixie.

The food was AMAZING and the company outstanding as usual. I dont think I've ever had so much fun with a group of "strangers" as I've had in the last few months with this particular group. Everybody is just so amazing, and so supportive and nice...Not something you find often in the competitive horse world.

I was definately the proud mother, as both of my boys FAR exceeded any expectation i've ever held for any horse i've owned. They simply took my breath away watching them go over these scary, solid jumps. Driving home, I was thinking about the letter I would write to both horses' breeders/previous owners. Sadly enough, I found tears forming when I thought about today...and how happy they would be to see such magic unfold in pictures taken by wonderful people that would make their way onto refrigerators, walls and greeting cards.

Next time I come however, i will most certainly bring my hunt whips to drive Kennett Square away from trying to steal my beloved boys /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

Well, I'm wiped out...will share more in the AM.
Today was magical. Thanks to everyone for an unmatchable day.

Always,
FairWeather
"Holy Frinking Shintz!" --Kang and Kotos
http://www.fairweather-farm.com

[FairWeather]

Any decent, slippery substance will do /infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

Always,
FairWeather
"Holy Frinking Shintz!" --Kang and Kotos
http://www.fairweather-farm.com

[dogchushu]

Yes, it was a wonderful fun time! Beautiful weather, great food, good drinks, friendly people, gorgeous horses, and so many great riders. I'm totally in awe of the talent of the BBers! It was really nice to finally put some faces to names.

I can't believe I have to go to stinky old work tomorrow. I'm all fired up to saddle the mare and take her out cross country! Next time round I'm definitely bringing the horsie... even if I have to ride her down I95! (Just kidding, I'd never do that to her.)

[Everythingbutwings]

I was almost afraid to begin posting the list of who was there due to the fear of leaving anyone out.

YES! dogchushu, JAGold, and SaddleFitterVA were there.

SaddleFitter managed to slip in, get her name tag, ride the course and get away before I could corner her into looking at my Ebay find, the sly woman /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif I will get even by ratting her out to Kennett Square - SFVA has an extremely viable son who looks as if he would make an excellent precious pumpkin! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif


I have shots of the name tags before and then after attendance. Hmmmm, VTrider, Duffy, Sea Urchin, AHC, DMK, RumoursFo (well, we know what happened there) N2Jumpers, xcgirl, Paint Pony, Erin, WHOA!, Louise, Kryswyn, Cresieda, ShowJumps, Winglet, BabyHuey1234, R&R, etc. all missing from the lineup /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif We had fun but did miss you all!

artienallie was excused on a technical due to our consumption of Baileys in the coffee! You got a free pass /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[breezymeadow]

What more could you ask for???? Before I lay my stuffed-to-bursting little body down to rest, just want to say:

Loved attaching faces to "online personas".

Loved meeting everyone, including the ever-charismatic ETBW & Mr. Wings.

Was pleasantly surprised to find Fairweather & I have Thoroughbreds by the same sire & a keen interest in Melodisk offspring.

Love my new little "Dust Bunny" to bits, as did Mr. Breezymeadow as soon as he saw her. (You'll be pleased to hear, ETBW, that we had her hopping around the kitchen & meeting the rest of the furry gang all evening.)

Was pleased as punch that my "peep salad" was such a hit. Even though I made a point of stating a disclaimer that the peeps had been "ageing" since Easter - & NOT like a fine wine - some were sacrificed to a few sugar addicts.

Will now try to drift blissfully off to sleep - but somehow cannot erase from my mind a picture of MiniWelsh's Monty lieing on his back in his little doggy bed smoking a cigarette. . . .

[Everythingbutwings]

Auntie Pat left me with the disks full of pics she shot! I have been trying to not post the ones she took (except for the Peep salad, that was too much temptation).

She is coming over to my office this afternoon to collect the disks and drop off the school fundraiser cheesecakes.

While the camera technically belongs to Mr. Wings and I take loads of pictures, Auntie Pat has become a real whiz with it and she swoops it up whenever there are photo opportunities presented.

Here she is on camera alert, coming at me with a vengance! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[This message was edited by Everythingbutwings on Nov. 12, 2001 at 07:48 AM.]

[Everythingbutwings]

Here is newly arrived miniwelsh and Pocket Change from far away across the field. I am lazy, unlike Auntie Pat, and didn't traipse all over the course unless I was on a horse.

Check out the log topped stone wall behind them. Fairweather's horses made that jump look like child's play!

Do you think that Sony makes a telephoto for the digital? /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[This message was edited by Everythingbutwings on Nov. 12, 2001 at 09:16 AM.]

[Everythingbutwings]

We had three sheets of nametags, plus several of blank ones to be filled in those in attendance.

One must always be prepared, even Kennett Square's precious pumpkins got a tag!

[breezymeadow]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Do you think that Sony makes a telephoto for the digital? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Mr. Breezymeadow has already been made aware that that has already been added to the "wish list". Have the Sony Mavica Accessories booklet right in front of me. They make both telephoto & wide angle lenses for all their Mavica models. Price Range: $50.00 to $190 depending on lens grade & camera model.

[ShowJumps]

I had my own adventure Friday and am paying for it dearly. I can't believe it hurts WORSE the 3rd day. /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif Long story short >> Apparently you are NOT supposed to teach you horse to sommersault OVER jumps /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

"No One Trains For Second
Place..."

[Everythingbutwings]

I am having a barbecue sandwich, cole slaw and peep salad /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Miniquiches, cookies, brownies, cakes, breads, smoked turkey, all went home in baggies and containers with tired and happy bbers!

[Dementia 13]

So sorry I missed you guys but we didn't get back from Raleigh until 11:30 on Saturday night. I was tired!

Next time, no matter what, I will be there!

[Nylar]

Of course, I spent the entire day playing "sit around and wait" at a horse show sans the Dunn-monster, who will be left at home until after I've had time to ride him again.

Of course, someone told me last night he pulled a shoe Saturday evening, so we wouldn't have been able to do anything yesterday anyhow.

Next time for sure though!

"Technology is my friend, and sooner or later I will beat my friend into submission."

[jrmasm]

However, after Miss Maam pulled out a tooth just for the occasion and didn't receive quite the amount of attention that she requires, she took her party off to the car!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

It was great to meet everyone and to put some faces to names. The spread was incredible and a better day couldn't have been ordered. It was so nice to see so many happy ponies out the field. They and their riders were having so a blast!

A side note, I do apologize for the jrmasm family wearing their anti-social hats. We had been at an awards banquet the night before and were all exhausted!!

I was a little relieved when we got home last night and didn't find a dog in our car. I really expected Miss Maam to steal either Zoe or Monty to add to her collection of dogs!

As Miss Maam says "Mommy isn't always a pain in the a**"

[Elghund2]

We had a great time despite the two screaming idiots of horses that someone brought. Wait, that was us.

It was a good experience for the baby to get out. She routinely travels for her training but she has not had to deal with all of the activity that was going on at FPP. There was no excuse for the big goober, although he did settle enough for me to jump him around the big field. Ten years old and still a big baby!

The food was great and I was particulary impresses by the peeps salad. That was inspirational.

[JAGold]

What a great day at FPP! Phoenix is a wonder-horse and was fabulous to ride. I have a good alibi if I steal him, because Kennet Square was heard making similar threats...

Miss Maam was as adorable in person as in photos, and narrated her photo album and show season for me. She almost skipped the last picture, but when prompted by her mother, she said, "oh, that's me and Todd."

Also, I can now rest assured that there is absolutely nothing under my car, because Grizzels-the-dog checked it quite thoroughly for me.

Oh-is something in Fairweather's breeches? --Jess

[Clive's Mom]

The Mr., the pup and I crashed on couches when we got home and slept soundly for at least an hour.

ETBW's- those fabu chairs belong to Ms. HN73 as well, she was just kind enough to let us rest our tired behinds on them.

Annie and her Polar and me and my Clive had great fun exploring around the park. We decided that braving the water (thanks Navaho!) was our biggest accomplishment, but we are coming back to attempt the stairs! Fairweather and her trusty steeds were definately an inspiration.

See you all soon!

- C

[Pixie Dust]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Everythingbutwings:

We pulled the picnic tables in to the parking area so our horses could be tied in the grass (the jumper show was going full blast around front with all the competitors parked in the gravel and ignorant of the fun around back!)<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>


Oh, Yeah!!
I walked around to the front gravely and scary area and went "EW" and then came back around to the pleasant and friendly COTH BB area and went "aaaaahhhhh"

[Pixie Dust]

for having so much fun!!
The highlight....well one of many, was watching JaGold take Phoenix over that huge jump. It was truly a beautiful sight (let's see those pictures). Ate lots of good food (loved those olive thingies) patted lots of cute dogs watched lots of pretty horses and listened to HILARIOUS people. I went back with VASaddlefitter and did the steps (HORAY) and plan on doing them downhill next time. Got home and was painfully tired, ended up asleep by 8:30 PM.

[artienallie]

I'm glad I got a free pass. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif But it sounds like you had such a good time I'm so upset I missed it!

Colicky boarder horse, with all responsible parties out of town, and 100 bales of hay to unload the day before makes for one GRUMPY artienallie. Frankenstein's Mare did get her staples out, though. So it wasn't a total loss of a weekend. I was so looking forward to putting her over that white coop, JAGold!!

[Everythingbutwings]

Get that film developed! I hope you got some good shots of Wings, I was too busy being a proud Auntie to do more than watch /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[SaddleFitterVA]

OK, I have to admit, I was so blown away by how good my girl was going XC the first time, that I hardly could do anything but say, "She was awesome".

I had a great time riding around with Hector's mom (whose screenname I forgot). She gave me a lovely lead through the water the first time, then Pico was super!

I also realized when I got home that I have a camp stove and other supplies in my trailer!

Next time, I'll plan on staying longer. What a great group.

Thanks Fairweather for inviting me.

Hmm, hadn't thought of taking the son to lessons over w/ Kennett Square, he has a very cute pony, but Tinker requires riding in the ring, and he wants to have an autopilot pony. She is autopilot on trails.

I did manage to not do any saddle fittings...this was a play day for me. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

So many names and faces, and since I haven't been reading on here for a long time, many were new. I was very impressed at the great turnout and cannot wait to see the pictures that Fairweather took of Pico and I.

Next time, I can actually bring more horses, if I know that someone will be there to ride.

Mel (aka SaddleFitterVA)

[HN73]

Ok, let me just tell you how much fun my horse had, never mind me.

This was only the SECOND time in his life he'd seen jumps beside the plain white poles I have at home.

Once he figured out the water wasn't going to kill him, he thought it was the most fantastic thing in the world. He literally LEAPT in and galloped out. I am so proud of him. I want photos of THAT!

I suppose, by leaving behind my table AND chairs, that I am officially a "fritter head"? My mom would say its the "little people", that want us to get together again soon! (You know, they make you leave stuff behind!)

I can't wait to go again. Neither can Navaho, who was so tired this morning, he decided it would just be easier to lay down and eat hay.

Wings, I had no idea you got a photo of us! Yea! (At least my heels are down!)

Oh, and I didn't take any BBQ because we ATE SO MUCH OF IT WHILE WE WERE THERE!!!

At one point I had a plate of MEAT.

What a fantastic time! Its great to see friends, old and new.

[Lisamarie8]

I mean for the love of Pearl I've got about 50 pics!

A good time was had by all...but no one had as good of a time as Miniwelsh's little Dog and FW's Zoey...I feel so dirty. (That DOESN'T mean i didn't take pics /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif )

I'm downloading the pics now, so it'll take a minute bit, but I do have to say that Phoenix gets the superstar award for the day...Right after me of course, I mean I did show up at 8:15 for FW and bgoosewood with Mimosa fixins /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

I played the part of Issac the Bartender and by the end of the day had Dogchushu enjoying quite a few sparling beverages with me /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

--Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.

[This message was edited by lisamarie8 on Nov. 12, 2001 at 11:42 AM.]

[JAGold]

Lisamarie gets some sort of recognition for being the biggest --er, how shall I put this-- instigator of the day. Which, given the company we were keeping, was quite an accomplishment! --Jess

[Janet]

so I mostly ended up schooling by myself.

Belle has done one Beginner Novice event, but we schooled over most of the Novice fences, and a couple of training.

We did the brand new fence that replaced "the crank", the training side of the water (just the bank in/out, not the big log), the big white coop (not the most graceful), the ditch and log (my personal bugaboo), lovers leap (at a trot, and starting with individual fences), the helsinki at the end of the ring, the steps (she LOVES those), the training logs in, and coming out of, the far woods, as well as most of the fences in the start field.

Belle clearly thinks this is great fun, and didn't find any of it hard (though she LOOKED at a couple of them).

Since there were no takers for "I brought an extra horse for someone to ride" (Tootsie, where were you?),and the jumper show was only just starting the 2'9" division at 2:30 (whch meant they wouldn't have started the 3' to 3'6" division till well after dark), I took Music out for a school too.

Music reaffirmed that CC is still NOT her favorite phase, though she is perfectly capable. We went clear over our "bugaboo" fence (the ditch and rail). The first time she saw that, in competition, she wouldn't go within 5 strides of it. We also did some solid training (and a couple of Prelim, I think) fences, to remind her that being sloppy with her feet is NOT the way to go. The big stone wall, the full Training water combination (both ways), the big wall, the "box" (don't know the real name) going into the woods,the training logs in the woods and the prelim (I assume) logs coming out of the woods, thwe agon of logs, the white coop, and so on.

The Helsinki was where she really taught herself a lesson. She came in under it, and had to really twist to make it over without touching it. Second time through she did it perfectly.

In between, I got to feast on the various offerings. The smoked turkey and the little apple pastries were particularly memorable. And I ate more brownies and chocolate cookies than I ought to.

It was nice to put faces and horses with the names, though I am afraid I will not be able to keep them straight for long.

[Tootsie]

Sorry Janet. I had posted I could not make it, but it probebly got lost in the shuffle. Two weeks ago my horse again came up lame. On thurday I look him to the vet and he said Navicular. Then he got nuclear cintigraphy done, and then he said navicular and a fractured coffin bone. /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif I also had to work at the barn, since my instuctur is on vacation. My horse also got new shoes at nine in the morning, and I just could not make it out. Maybe next time....

No locker room speeches. No playbooks. No contracts or free agents. Not even a word spoken between teammates. Doesn't that make it the greatest of all team sports?

[Everythingbutwings]

She learned alot watching you gallop the water. I was so very pleased with her afternoon session over the smaller jumps. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Lisamarie8]

Mission accomplished!

Real Quick, Janet, I got a GREAT pic of you and your grey horsey!

I'm resizing and cleaning up the others, but I thought I'd post this one for Janet /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

--Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.

[dogchushu]

Lisamarie ,you have got to post that tabletop jump picture. It is absolutely breathtaking! Plus, the fact that we made poor Pheonix jump it TWICE just so you could get a picture means you just have to post it.

My own (sadly, non digital) pics are developing as I write this. Hopefully at least a few of the 50+ snaps I took will come out. I can only hope that my camera's autofocus was able to compensate for my having a few of Lisamaries mimosas!

[Janet]

I think that is the best picture I have of her jumping.

She hesitated, slightly, just before this point- after her front end was up, but before she pushed off with her hind end. i think she was just double checking the landing sode. Anyway, that put me ahead of her. And I am going to blame that for my leg swinging back to.

[VTrider]

Your chaps look like they are painted on!!! May I suggest the Suzanne Somers Thigh Master? LOLOL! You wouldn't have that problem if you were cool like me and wore half chaps LOLOL! /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Moesha]

I had so much fun! I was so tired after having driven home from the Duke Children's Hospital Benefit show in Raleigh the night before, but was so happy to see everyone. You all are so much fun! What a wonderful, creative, intelligent, intellectual, amazing group of people this BB brings together each day.


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[Trixie]

Fairweather, did you put the film back in your pocket again? I think you must have it, because it wasn't in my camera bag.

[Janet]

I though Moesha did a great job with Wings. I assumed that he had been training 3 year olds for years.

[VTrider]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Janet:
I though Moesha did a great job with Wings. I assumed that he had been training 3 year olds for years.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

You can't be feeding Moesha's ego like that!!!!!!

[Janet]

You think his ego could be boosted MORE than by his win in NC?

Besides, you need to build them up before you shoot them down. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[VTrider]

His win...ummm, I don't think I would brag about being Long Stirrup Champion if I had been riding for 20 years /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

[Dementia 13]

And let's not even talk about the fact that he locked me in the bathroom before our division started so I wasn't able to compete.

[Moesha]

I'm editing this because it isn't fair to the those posting on this thread about the Frying Pan Park get together.


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[This message was edited by Moesha on Nov. 12, 2001 at 03:48 PM.]

[VTrider]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Moesha:
Miss Southern States 1979!


<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Honey, I was 1 in 1979 - nice try - Think of a better come back. /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

[Moesha]

Ok Whatever!!!!LOLOLOLOLOL

[Everythingbutwings]

I am sore in body parts I didn't remember having, Wings had so much fun!

Hard to believe the amount riding, eating and conversing we managed to get in and that show was still going on when we left after 6:00! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Janet]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> She learned alot watching you gallop the water. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Well, it wasn't exactly a "gallop", nmore like a slow canter. But glad it helped.

Yes. I saw Aimee and Pockets jumping (and Pockets screaming) while Moesha rode Wings. They looked great, and clearly got better eahc time through. You would never guess Pockets' problems.

[Dolce Vita]

I was unable to attend...again! And I am sorrie I missed it! But I was in Ashland visiting my darling pony for the first time since I sold him in August! It was good to see him again! It looks like all of you had a blast! Maybe in the Spring if it happnens again (hint hint /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif ) the Pricess and I will make our deubt! That way we'll be a little more prepared and won't look like fools /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

.:*Chelsea & Sonnet*:.

[FairWeather]

I woke up and just about died when I stood up..ouch, me achin' back!
I must send HUGE accolades to the always-prepared LisaMarie with her bountiful stash of Mimosa's. I KNEW there was a reason you all got me to jump everything /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
And a special thanks to both she and Dogchushu for snapping what is sure to be WONDERFUL pics of my beloved babies...

Trixie...Yep, I have a roll here! Got it developed, you should have one and a half in your mega-bag somewhere /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

As For Zoey...Well, I have a sad ending to her torrid love affair. Poor Zoey has had her first taste of a real man. Love em and Leave em. It is such a sorrowful lesson for a young girl to learn. Monty promised a phone call, but I keep telling Zoey you have to wait at least 24 hours...they never call the next day after such a torrid affair.
Well, Zoey was inconsolable. I tried cheering her up, she even got a bath (she's actually white and fluffy now and LOOKIN' HOT!) Well, I took her to the barn, I took her to the store...I took her to the tack store where she promptly attempted suicide via RAT POISEN!
Zoey is now sitting hooked up to a Vitamin K drip with charcoal chaser. Ugh. /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

She'll recover, but of course she had me a little worried. When you give it up so easy to a first love, you risk this type of thing...
Hmmmmm...

In any regard, I'm home with Dog Number One, after a very tumultuous day. Vet came out for regular stuff...Checking eyes, checking the gargantu-lump in Phinny's head, and all that fun stuff. Vet washed Phin's tear ducts out and found that one may be damaged from his knock on the noggin...

So...on to the fun stuff...Lisa! Where are Those PICS???
Here are a few that I shot!
Phinny jumping the little wall (which is plenty big for me)

Always,
FairWeather
"Holy Frinking Shintz!" --Kang and Kotos
http://www.fairweather-farm.com

[FairWeather]

A wonderful ride to a deep "you better listen to me" spot...Such an athletic effort (in my humble opinion at least)

Always,
FairWeather
"Holy Frinking Shintz!" --Kang and Kotos
http://www.fairweather-farm.com

[FairWeather]

Another...Over the Bigger wall

Always,
FairWeather
"Holy Frinking Shintz!" --Kang and Kotos
http://www.fairweather-farm.com

[FairWeather]

Mark doing his best impression of a pony /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
Doesnt he look cute??

Always,
FairWeather
"Holy Frinking Shintz!" --Kang and Kotos
http://www.fairweather-farm.com

[Lisamarie8]

gave them their own topic...cause it's all about me /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif (http://chronofhorse.infopop.net/2/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=691099205&f=1970907951&m=6273044143)

I have to admit...the mimosas were pure genius /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

--Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.

[TuxWink]

I've enjoyed reading about this fun day...post more pics everyone!

[Trixie]

Fairweather -- 1 1/2 rolls? There weren't any left in my camera... I developed the black and white one. You shot two rolls of color, right? Check your pockets -- I had one developed and I don't seem to have any more. I'll check the floor of my car though

[Miniwelsh]

Miss Trixie, Miss Maam and Miss Aimee have all been recruited to show the fabulous Miss Minnie this coming show season...that is, if Miniwelsh is able to get her s*it together and purchase a truck and trailer! I think by the end of the day we can fill enough divisions to tire that little grey demon out!

*Behind every good woman lies a trail of men*

[Everythingbutwings]

Put Minnie in one of my spare stalls. I have a truck (other than the RV /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif ) and trailer.

You will have to recruit the guidance of Kennett Square for such an adventure! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Miniwelsh]

After seeing how well behaved her precious pumpkins ponies were when turned loose on a cross country course I would LOVE to recruit the powers of Kennett Square (plus, I have a feeling that with KS around, life at a horse show would never be dull - she now has me wanting to buy a damn hunter mule of all things /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Everyone should run over to check out Inverness' Billy on the other page - what a handsome boy and his clip job was just fab. Breezymeadow, did your poor husband get the babies in all right?

*Behind every good woman lies a trail of men*

[FairWeather]

Meant to clean out the truck and trailer...it could be in there however Zoey and her "suicide mission" kept me from my duties and sitting at the vet half the day yesterday and this morning...BLECK!

Always,
FairWeather
"Holy Frinking Shintz!" --Kang and Kotos
http://www.fairweather-farm.com

[FairWeather]

You did the steps??
and I MISSED it??
How did he do?

Always,
FairWeather
"Holy Frinking Shintz!" --Kang and Kotos
http://www.fairweather-farm.com

[Trixie]

I'll check my car after work or something. it's got a massive pile of sweaters and tapes in the back seat right now /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

I hope Zoey's doing good!!!

[FairWeather]

She'll have to stay over tonight too, just to make sure she's 100%, but I went STRAIGHT to my vet since they were right around the corner and she convienently couldnt see us, so then I went to my neighbor who is also an AWESOME small animal vet and he is taking amazing care of her. And NOT charging us for staying overnight at all...very sweet...

Always,
FairWeather
"Holy Frinking Shintz!" --Kang and Kotos
http://www.fairweather-farm.com

[Pixie Dust]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by FairWeather:
You did the steps??
and I MISSED it??
How did he do?

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>


After I bit the dust on that one jump, I kind of forgot, then remembered later. YEA, when I went out again with VASaddlefitter, I followed her and he just loved it. We did them twice. Then I followed her over those 3 logs that he was scared of, downhill and it was a piece of cake. Will try it uphill next time. VASF's pretty mare was a great leader!! And it was her first time out.

OH, and another thing that happened that I forgot about but thought was so funny. When I was waiting to go in for my second puddle jumper class, there were all these people, horses, dogs, dust & confusion and in the midst I heard someone yell really loud "HA HA" (like from the Simpsons) Heheeee, maybe you had to be there, I was ROFL /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Moesha]

Poor Zoey /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif Is she still at the vets? What vet do you use?

[Everythingbutwings]

Did you come off and I didn't know? /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

Here I was just thinking how fortunate it was that Wings' didn't loft me, he pulled his antics on our way out for the first session and I lost a stirrup and ended up arms around his neck. Miss Aimee was very supportive /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

I didn't come loose the first two little crow hop sessions (in front of Miniwelsh) but he put some oompf into the last one and got smacked and scolded sharply!

It would have made me the first casualty of the COTH Brunch and Crunch get together /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Pixie Dust]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Everythingbutwings:
Did you come off and I didn't know? /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>


Not quite! But the poor H literally ate dust. I let a tired H head towards this jump with no impulsion, he missjudged the ground line and ended up stepping into the jump, then scrambling over, landing on his shins on the other side. And boy did it take forever, it was like in slow motion. I could hear FW saying "uh oh," "oops" "okay" He ended up kind of sliding on his belly, then got up and kept going. Since he stayed completely balanced during the whole thing, I was able to stay on. We did it again and he was fine. Then we called it a day! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif He came home with dirty galloping boots and that's all.

[Everythingbutwings]

I wonder who will be the first to play lawn dart? Odds would be very good on me /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[FairWeather]

Well, I almost played "water darts" but somehow my very out of shape hiney stayed in the saddle...

Moesha...she's still there /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif She ate the poison at Stablemates tack store...I took her to Dr. Negola (my neighbor)

Always,
FairWeather
"Holy Frinking Shintz!" --Kang and Kotos
http://www.fairweather-farm.com

[Pixie Dust]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by FairWeather:

Moesha...she's still there /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif She ate the poison at Stablemates tack store...I took her to Dr. Negola (my neighbor)
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>


Poor little heart! Hope she's not too bad.
B

[FairWeather]

Out of the woods, but gave us a little scare. Sad thing is, the Doc comes out with a napkin full of "stuff" that she had...uhh...thrown up. None of us could identify any of it.

Zoey has a new name...Hoover. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Always,
FairWeather
"Holy Frinking Shintz!" --Kang and Kotos
http://www.fairweather-farm.com

[Moesha]

What did Stephanie say? Was she there?

[FairWeather]

i think your dog just ate rat poison, go to the vet...
And I did...

Always,
FairWeather
"Holy Frinking Shintz!" --Kang and Kotos
http://www.fairweather-farm.com

[Miniwelsh]

I thought you were kidding about Zoey's suicide attempt! Poor little thing - I am glad she is okay - Monty's heart would have been permanently broken in two.

What a long day you must have had /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

*Behind every good woman lies a trail of men*

[FairWeather]

she really is hooked up to an IV. poor girl. I'll go see her tonight after work...I'm not worried though, she's in amazing hands.

I'm telling you, Monty broke her heart
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Always,
FairWeather
"Holy Frinking Shintz!" --Kang and Kotos
http://www.fairweather-farm.com

[Miniwelsh]

Hey, she hopped in her big old truck and headed off into the sunset without even a look back at the Monster. He had to run to Miss Xani for comfort.

*Behind every good woman lies a trail of men*

[Miniwelsh]

email me at acather@akingump.com - we must do lunch before you head back to Raleigh!

*Behind every good woman lies a trail of men*

[breezymeadow]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Breezymeadow, did your poor husband get the babies in all right? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yes MiniWelsh - he was lieing exhausted on the sofa after spending the day with my band of juvenile delinquents, watching me walk in with a 2-gallon plastic bag of Wings barbecue (or "swine sandwich" fixings, as he calls it), rolls, leftover bean salad, my leftover "peep salad", crab quiches, AND "Dust Bunny" - all gifts from ETBW. It was quite a sight!

He fell in love with Dust Bunny immediately & is finishing off the remaining crab quiches as we speak! All is well with the world. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[SaddleFitterVA]

bgoosewood and I did them twice!

I've still got a silly grin, ear to ear, from Sunday. It was SO fun. When can we do it again?

I also watched Hector heroically stay upright after he missed the groundline on that one fence. It did not ride well. The bigger option next to it, caused less problems from my short time watching.

Thanks again bgoosewood for accompanying me around. I was feeling a bit shy (now, all those lurking who KNOW me from other forums, pick your jaw up) as I hadn't posted on here often. I was a smidge worried that..oh, I dunno....it was silly.

Mel
VASF (hey, that works for a shorter version!) or SFVA /infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[Everythingbutwings]

SFVA is more along the lines of a credit union /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

SO glad you came!

Even my co-workers are wondering when the barbecue will run out now. /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

[larosa90]

Kennett Square said that the woman in the black and red jacket, very cute blond hair, sitting with her back to the jumpers on the end of the table, had asked about Jordan's breeding.

Here it is:

Sire: Ayes Turn (1977) by Best Turn out of Winking Aye

Dam: Persnickty Angel

Breeder: Phyllis Dawson (yes, she of the 1988 Seoul Olympics). She and her farm partner Jeanine started him and I bought him as a 3 yr old. They did a great job with him and have a top notch operation going.

[SaddleFitterVA]

Fairweather, how is that puppy? Hope she is doing well and is home from her suicide attempt.

And, is your back better?

If all is well, can I beg to puuullleeeeeeezzzzz see the perfect picture of my pony /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Everythingbutwings]

I hope you get her some counseling. Her first experience with love and to be just another fling for him! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Hope she is doing fine and back at home.

[FairWeather]

SFVA...scanned the shot and will post up here when I get home...Promise!
My back is a bit better, just some sciatic issues going on that SUCK!

Zoey is home...after a 1200$ bill and a vet telling me that she very well could have died. He contacted poison control and they told him there was no way she would live...he told us AFTERWARDS...ugh. Poor Zoey...We would have just died.
So in that 48 hours, she was stolen, pillaged, thrown in a car by horseback and poisoned...Poor thing...She's very, very happy to be home.
The vet insisted on calling her "hoover" because of all the things that came up out of her stomach...most of which we couldnt IDENTIFY!
ahhhhh!
Muzzle anyone?
Just watch your dogs in tack stores.

Always,
FairWeather
"Holy Frinking Shintz!" --Kang and Kotos
http://www.fairweather-farm.com

[SaddleFitterVA]

Glad Zoey pulled through. Poor girl.

[Clive's Mom]

Harry (our JRT that you met at FPP) is also into not-so-good-for-you culinary delights. For the most part, they pass through his goat system. (though, I still can see the carpet stain from the recent leaf-eating incident on my way in the house - no amount of steam-cleaning is getting that sucker up)

Here's hoping Zoe stays out of trouble for a bit!
We're very glad to hear she doing well and look forward to having her on our laps at the next horse gathering.

- C

[HN73]

Just consider it a testament to how tough those little Jack Russells are!

Thank god Zoey is OK!!!