My consistent riding schedule took a hit this past week.
Last Monday it snowed and the roads between my current house and everywhere else were closed due to the amount of accidents. Luckily my step dad lives right around the corner from the horses and was able to walk over and toss the girls some hay. It's funny how anxious I got about not being able to get there, it's just not the same if I don't tuck them in for the night myself! I knew logically they had plenty of hay and would be ok, but it sure felt nice when we were finally able to drive up there Wednesday afternoon and say hi in person!
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| I always think snow pictures are going to be so beautiful. I so easily forget the whiteness of the snow really brings out the level of filth Sophie carries around with her on the daily. I mean, her tail....ick :( |
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| B is the ideal dirt concealing color, but extremely unlikely to pose or prance around majestically for the beautiful snow pictures I envision. |
Spoiler alert: It snowed all week, the snow is still here, the roads are still icy, and so I haven't been able to ride.
But, a really excellent thing happened this past week! We took back possession of the house on the property. While we've got a lot of work ahead of us before we can actually move in...it's ours again. Huge sigh of relief that the problem tenants actually left on schedule, without further drama.
It's actually been a little surreal, I took a break from renovations to say hi to the ponies the other day, then after I was done giving them an apple I caught myself wondering where my truck was and how I was going to get home...oh yeah I can walk 'home' across the yard now, no truck required.
Fingers crossed we'll have it habitable enough to start staying there full time by January. The damage is extensive so we're looking at a major renovation, but hey, who needs a finished kitchen or shower when there are ponies in the backyard ;)
Hooray for the trouble renters leaving on schedule!! And I definitely didn't notice Sophie's dirty tail until I read what you wrote, I vote for continuing the pretty palomino snow pony pics!!
ReplyDeleteSnow ponies! It's starting to melt but they're still loving digging and playing in it <3
DeleteAnother set of congratulations on the renters leaving! The backlog on needing mediation through a land lord & tenant board is extensive. I love your ponies in the snow pictures. Both of your girls look lovely. We have yet to get any significant snowfall here yet on the east coast. I am told to expect it to come after Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI was pretty nervous they weren't going to leave, especially since none of them were on any contract or lease agreement and the person that was apparently moved to another town and is not answering phone or messages. We don't get snow here all that often (maybe a couple of days a year) so when we do it tends to shut everything down!
DeleteThat's too bad about the damage but yeah for possession! So exciting you might be in residence soon.
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty excited, been staying late nights working there cause I can't sit still and want to move in NOW ;) I ripped out some cabinets last night which was very satisfying!
DeleteI had troubles commenting but I wanted to say that I’m happy that the house ordeal is over.
ReplyDeleteI am a snow picture fan too. Your horses look like they are enjoying the weather, even as you miss out on some ride time. And congrats on the house possession. I know you have your work cut out for you, but it must be a great feeling to have the place be all yours again.
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