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  • #141
    Sirius, I can't wait to see my foal either.
    There will be lots of pics, I promise. Think filly.

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    • #142
      OK ok, here I am, with pictures of all your mugs I didn't get home until after 11 PM last night. Thank God for ONCE in my life I refrained from drinking as much as I usually do, I may have told you guys some silly stories.. Plus...I was actually was pulled over on my way home, only 10 minutes from my house Luckily, it was only for a tail light out, and the nice officer let me go with a fix it ticket. Of course I was up at 6 am this morning to drive to the barn and medicate the Vegas, and here I just got home from my third visit to the barn today.

      I don't even know where to start with the thank yous. OK, I do. RugBug, thank you SO MUCH for trekking all the way to the Bay Area to meet all us funny looking horse peeps And thank you so much for the kind gifts. Vegas LOVES the treats and says thank you as well.

      Whisper, we have never really talked much, yet you were so kind to bring Vegas that wonderful card. I was deeply touched by your thoughtfulness.

      Pocket Pony, Wanderlust and Gunnar are 3 of my favorite people already. It was as always such a treat to see you 3, all that was missing were your 3 wonderful and fun SOs.

      Sandy, thanks for driving down with me. I had so much fun hearing all your stories about the Bay Area in years past, and some of it's more infamous charactors. You are as interesting and intellegent person in real life as your online persona.

      To the rest of you, it was such a pleasure to meet each and every one of you, I could go on and on. I hope we can do it again sometime very, very soon!

      Oh, and Here's the PICS!
      On the Internet, nobody knows you're a dog

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      • #143
        I'm sorry, but I am much cuter than that in real life...
        "A horse's face always conveys clearly whether it is loved by its owner or simply used." - Anja Beran

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          #144
          <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Perfect Pony got a break from the Vegas and was demonstrating to all The Vegas way of moving. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
          OMGiH...How could I have forgotten that? I will never look at a horse jog from the front in the same way again!

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          • #145
            <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Pocket Pony:
            I'm sorry, but I am much cuter than that in real life... <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

            Yeah, you and me both. In real life, I don't have a creepy looking crazy eye. I swear.

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            • #146
              Ok, can I just say how much fun I had with you ladies? (As evidenced by the pics, where I am grinning like an idiot in every single one...and now I can testify that no, wanderlust does NOT have a creepy crazy eye!)

              I will have to give a shout-out by name later this week, as I am falling over in my chair from exhaustion right now...but I would jump at the chance to meet up again, and might even consider hosting a small something in the future?

              Also, since my mare is leased out right now, I make a great cheerleader at shows! Let us know when there are shows coming up, so those of us who aren't showing can come cheer you on...

              Have a great week, y'all, and hope to see you again soon!
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              • #147
                PerfectP ... thanks for taking the photos, they're GREAT! I mean, great to HAVE *laffin* ... I can't figure out how you had time to get them done in between outrageous stories. *I* will never think of Irish grooms nor box stalls the same way.

                It really was a wonderful time ... I did stop by the manager and tell him what good service we got and yes ... *my* dinner order (selected on the advice of the waiter) was mostly right. Deepest thanks go to Sirius, Shilo, and my personal saviour Grasshopper, with able assistance from IBetty for all the work they did organizing the events ... and getting the bill paid!!

                Seriously, I look forward to another get together ... I like the idea of hosting something, Grassy. I was thinking the same thing on the way home, how nice it would be if we could mix and mingle a bit more. My clubhouse and pool *ahem*! are certainly available for a hot summer afternoon if you want to collaborate, tho that doesn't get us any farther north-east.

                And yes, Space ... I'll even come pick you up

                Speaking of norther-east, I'll be at Rancho Murieta in April for the CDI, if anyone up there wants to get together?

                OH! OH! ... and for all of you trembling with me in trepidation re: the sale ... I made this *ahem* fantastic first impression by yelling at the people for driving too fast in the barn area!

                After that, though, it went well ... the agent was very kind and encouraging about my nervousness and the pony was such a GOOD guy, he pretty much presented himself He walked on tarp, opened and closed the arena gate (TWICE) ... well, let ME do it, I mean ... showed three loffley gaits and good beginning lateral work. Nothing at all to not like.

                Plus I got interest from someone closer whose trainer I *LOFF*.

                And Gunnar ... Jen remembers you and says "hi" back ... she MISSES riding. It was so fun to see your fancy pics and talk w/you and Cindeye about hunters!

                Cindeye ... one of the funniest women on earth ... Smithson, one of the most courageous! It was worth the 2-year wait! Name-by-name shoutots are tough, but so many people were just the kind I'd look at and say "wow, bet she's a cool woman!" ... great to have it confirmed!
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                • #148
                  That was fun!
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                  • #149
                    My picture is truly a beaut. I am certainly looking a little sideways and hope I looked more alert in real life.

                    Perfect Pony thanks for the shots but you could conventiently lose the one of me looking a trifle like Dean Martin.
                    Steph

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                    RIP Barbaro, you were my hero!

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                    • #150
                      <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by wanderlust:
                      <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Pocket Pony:
                      I'm sorry, but I am much cuter than that in real life... <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

                      Yeah, you and me both. In real life, I don't have a creepy looking crazy eye. I swear. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

                      Oh, but I do...there's just no photographic evidence because I arrived after the camera was put away. (hehe...it shows up when I've been drinking or when I'm tired...a three hour drive and a humongous (good god those things were huge) margarita is just about enough to bring out the creepy. )

                      I have to say, I had a wonderful time. It was a crazy day (who in the world decides to adopt a dog on a day they're suppose to go out of town? ) but was sooo much fun. I didn't get to talk to everyone due to my tardiness, but those of you I did get to talk to were a blast (as I'm sure everyone else was as well.) Pictures abounded (Gunnar and Wanderlust...can I ride like you two? ) Getting to see pictures of the wonderful Erik...his appy self is just too cute. Definitely worth the trip.

                      Not only did I get to meet some wonderful COTH'ers...but I got de-grinched! Thank-you so much Perfect Pony. That little bag was chock full of goodies. I kept pulling more and more out. My new mantra is 'quiet mind, quiet horse.' If I say it enough, do you think it will stick? And believe me, that keychain will be put to good use.

                      Ah, good times.

                      Perfect Pony: you must've been paying my karma back. I drove up there so fast, saw 8 cops (one who did a u-turn to come back my direction ) and didn't get pulled over.
                      Keith: "Now...let's do something normal fathers and daughters do."
                      Veronica: "Buy me a pony?"

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                      • #151
                        <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by RugBug:
                        My new mantra is 'quiet mind, quiet horse.' If I say it enough, do you think it will stick? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

                        RugBug, those are magic socks. Wear them and then post what a great ride you have that day

                        To everyone, sorry if you all don't look as gorgeous in the pics as you do in real life. You notice there are no pictures of me (thank God!)
                        On the Internet, nobody knows you're a dog

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                        • #152
                          I look in those pics but I had a great time!

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                          • #153
                            I agree we need to have the next get together in a Residential way. My house is old and decrepit but large and not in danger of any great damage from over enthusiastic COTHERS. That way we could see videos instead of pictures. GM on Bodie is enough to pay admission for, especially when he does the Passage and Piaffe demonstration. Oh how fun it would be to see everyone in real time action.

                            To all of you who complimented me and my boys thanks. We are all blushing and feel very humble. If you saw videos you may change your tune. Rugbug the last time I showed (before Big Bodie got hurt, so 2003) I took a header in between a 21 foot 1 stride that Bodie seemed to think I needed to see without him. So I think you can follow Wanderlust's lead instead. You and Show will be great.

                            Oh I could ramble on and am so.....
                            Steph

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                            Rerider/Haydunker Clique

                            RIP Barbaro, you were my hero!

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                            • #154
                              Ahhhhhhhhhhh.....You all had such a wonderful time and I WAS thinking of you on Saturday night. Hopefully next time I can get up there and join in on all the fun. Thanks for posting the photos and antics of the evening.
                              "The best thing for the inside of a man is the outside of a horse" Lord Palmerston

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                              • #155
                                <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Gunnar:
                                Rugbug the last time I showed (before Big Bodie got hurt, so 2003) I took a header in between a 21 foot 1 stride that Bodie seemed to think I needed to see without him. So I think you can follow Wanderlust's lead instead. You and Show will be great.

                                <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

                                eh, Gunnar...that happens to us all. The last time I showed I ended up falling off after collecting my ribbon. Show didn't appreciate it blowing in the breeze. Just a few classes later I ended up on my hinter regions when he spooked at a dressage letter. At least Bodie had to eject you and didn't just step out from under you.
                                Keith: "Now...let's do something normal fathers and daughters do."
                                Veronica: "Buy me a pony?"

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                                • #156
                                  Rug Bug Bodie is not fond of ribbons and is capable of just about anything. Also the Dressage letters. Yes I know about that one. Ridng along doing my dumb NORCAL Eq. test and Bodie keeps squirrling around looking down at those white letters. How many times has he seen theose white letters? You and Show have an excuse at least. Bodie has been there done that by now so his excuses get old. From our conversations Bodie and Show were born under the same moon. Just to make you feel better Bodie has gotten better (not quite as spooky at least) in the 5 years I have owned him so there is hope for Show. I have learned to expect the worst and am pleasantly suprised when I get the best.
                                  Steph

                                  http://community.webshots.com/user/stephanne014

                                  Rerider/Haydunker Clique

                                  RIP Barbaro, you were my hero!

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                                  • #157
                                    I didn't get to go (sniff!) but I'm glad fun was had by all. I'm there for Rancho Murieta though!!!!!! If I can't go 20 miles I am truly pathetic!!!!
                                    Don't tell me about what you can't do. That's boring. Show me what you can do. - Mom

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                                    • #158
                                      Waaaaaaa, I wanna come too................

                                      Maybe if I plot a trip to see Pablo and overshoot?

                                      Great photos - It's so neat to put faces to names!
                                      "The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear" ~ Socrates

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                                      • #159
                                        Gunnar, speaking of pictures and looking alert, Gunnar (the horse) didn't look sour jumping, but rather "Ho, hum, I can jump this fence in my sleep." The painted-in ears picture was toooooo funny!

                                        PerfectPony, thank you for the pictures (no complaints about mine), and I'm so glad you liked the card! I really hope that Mr. Vegas is back to his usual self soon. Sorry that we didn't get to talk more, but you were so popular that you were surrounded by other people you were to, and I couldn't get close enough to hear you until the end of the evening.

                                        PocketPony, it was great seeing you again! I'm glad everything is going well with the beasties and the new location.

                                        Smithson, you're an inspiration, between making it there so soon after the pacemaker operation, and the encouragement and advise you gave me for getting as far as I can in Dressage. I'll be thinking of you the next time I give blood.

                                        AWG, it was great to finally get to meet you, and I was impressed that you recognized me from the pictures I posted way back when. I'd love to meet up again one of these times. My lesson on Sunday was with Rebecca, who I *think* is the first instructor you asked me about. I'll check up on your suggestion next time. By the way, I had a *great* lesson! I took Smithson's advice about feeling like putting my weight into my ankles rather than pulling my heels down, and it seemed to make a huge difference. Switching into the forward seat and 2-point positions are becoming easier to start and maintain.

                                        I'm running out of time, but Cindeye, IdahoBetty, Grasshopper, Spacely, and Shilo, it was wonderful getting to talk with you!
                                        Stay me with coffee, comfort me with chocolate, for I am sick of love.

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                                        • #160
                                          <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by blueboo:
                                          Waaaaaaa, I wanna come too................

                                          Maybe if I plot a trip to see Pablo and overshoot?

                                          Great photos - It's so neat to put faces to names! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

                                          Hey bb try not to put my name to my face in a couple of those pictures. OMG that is too scary a vision to see every time you see my posts. The pictures at the WMH are better.
                                          Steph

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                                          RIP Barbaro, you were my hero!

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