Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Prayers...
Hey Fam. Mum will probably be all silly about me asking, but please send a few healing prayers her way; she can use them. Thanks a bunch.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Last weekend's adventures...
Yeppers. Rich raced his quad in the monster truck show Sat night. Mind you, this was not the initial plan; we were expecting a nice relaxing (er, as relaxing as a monster truck show can get I guess) evening of sitting in the stands, watching the commotion down below. Unfortunately, most of the people in the Tri-Cities were seeking that same thing... the show was sold out.
So Mr. Rich came up with a brilliant scheme (and I only say scheme because I swear that was his plan all along, as he already had his quad loaded up in the back of the faithful Dodge sitting in the garage at home), he would just race in the event and get us in for free. The only problem with that was that there was a total of 6 of us... oh well, it could happen right?
He and Jobin went around back and talked to the people running the sign-ups. Turns out Rich knew them, which I think really worked to our advantage... although Rich did have to endure teasing about him actually having hair, and then he also discovered that there may be a possibility that they only like him because of Wilbur :). None the less, they agreed to give us 4 extra passes to get in IF TWO people raced. So Jobin took one for the team and piped in that he would race my quad so we could get the passes. Only problems with that?
1- From the point that this was agreed, they had 45 minutes total to: leave the TRAC, go switch the tires on my quad to dirt tires (from sand tires), grab all the riding gear, load up, and get back to the TRAC, unload, and have them inside and numbered and ready to ride. Yeah... bit of a rush.
2- Rich had just finished putting his quad together... days before. He hadn't even ridden it yet. Seriously, it had been nothing more than a bare frame with every part string out all over his garage. He didn't even know if it would run right. LOL.
3- Rich hadn't ridden in months, or raced in years. Hehe... FUN.
4- Jobin hadn't ridden in months, ridden much before that, or raced a quad in his life. Worst? He doesn't jump usually... if ever. Well, he had just signed himself up for an arena race, jumps and all. Again, hehe FUN!
Actually, it all turned out well. Rich ended up taking second and bringing home some cash. We all got in for free, and really enjoyed the show... and it's so much more fun to watch when you know people who are out there racing. Jobin did well. He not only became faster and faster with each lap, we started seeing air under the tires! He has potential for sure!
Needless to say, it was a fun night... although I will admit I was nervous enough to throw back a few. :) I have no idea why I get that nervous WATCHING people, but I do; glad I am only in the stands! LOL. But there was a little comic relief here and there... like Jobin riding my quad up the wall... fun stuff. :)
So I now know that I wouldn't be all that sad if Rich wanted to race again... actually, I would really enjoy it. That was fun to watch! Even if I was a bundle of nerves. :)
So Mr. Rich came up with a brilliant scheme (and I only say scheme because I swear that was his plan all along, as he already had his quad loaded up in the back of the faithful Dodge sitting in the garage at home), he would just race in the event and get us in for free. The only problem with that was that there was a total of 6 of us... oh well, it could happen right?
He and Jobin went around back and talked to the people running the sign-ups. Turns out Rich knew them, which I think really worked to our advantage... although Rich did have to endure teasing about him actually having hair, and then he also discovered that there may be a possibility that they only like him because of Wilbur :). None the less, they agreed to give us 4 extra passes to get in IF TWO people raced. So Jobin took one for the team and piped in that he would race my quad so we could get the passes. Only problems with that?
1- From the point that this was agreed, they had 45 minutes total to: leave the TRAC, go switch the tires on my quad to dirt tires (from sand tires), grab all the riding gear, load up, and get back to the TRAC, unload, and have them inside and numbered and ready to ride. Yeah... bit of a rush.
2- Rich had just finished putting his quad together... days before. He hadn't even ridden it yet. Seriously, it had been nothing more than a bare frame with every part string out all over his garage. He didn't even know if it would run right. LOL.
3- Rich hadn't ridden in months, or raced in years. Hehe... FUN.
4- Jobin hadn't ridden in months, ridden much before that, or raced a quad in his life. Worst? He doesn't jump usually... if ever. Well, he had just signed himself up for an arena race, jumps and all. Again, hehe FUN!
Actually, it all turned out well. Rich ended up taking second and bringing home some cash. We all got in for free, and really enjoyed the show... and it's so much more fun to watch when you know people who are out there racing. Jobin did well. He not only became faster and faster with each lap, we started seeing air under the tires! He has potential for sure!
Needless to say, it was a fun night... although I will admit I was nervous enough to throw back a few. :) I have no idea why I get that nervous WATCHING people, but I do; glad I am only in the stands! LOL. But there was a little comic relief here and there... like Jobin riding my quad up the wall... fun stuff. :)
So I now know that I wouldn't be all that sad if Rich wanted to race again... actually, I would really enjoy it. That was fun to watch! Even if I was a bundle of nerves. :)
Friday, March 13, 2009
I finally did it! I finally just hopped up there and rode Shaylee!
I couldn't be happier. Not only was Shaylee well behaved throughout the duration of her first ride, she was ALSO willing to learn and happy as a clam the entire time. Needless to say, I can't wait to spend a little more time with her this weekend. So here is a short video clip of Shaylee's first ride: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdT5pmDpCW4
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Show Season is Drawing Near...
So it's that time of the year again... when all of my friends wonder at whether or not I am still breathing somewhere. I tend to disappear for a few months in the spring as I prepare for show season. This year I will be playing the disappearing act even more so than in past years. Not only is my horse not at my house, she is also two years old and yet to be broke. Yes I foresee quite a few months of staring at roundpen rails and trying with everything I have to avoid being thrown into them. Oh the joys... :) (no really, it is fun!)
But truly, I have a feeling that this year is going to be a very fun show year. I will finally be able to show a super mare; just like I have always wanted. In the two years leading up to this spring, it seemed like time was crawling; waiting for my sweet little Shaylee to grow up. But now that the time is here, and Shaylee is a happy, growing 2 year old, I wonder where all that time went.
None the less, our first show will be a simple little schooling show in Walla Walla on the 29th of this month. I will only be showing her in hand, and maybe riding her around in the warm up pen if she is broke by that time. If not, we will just do halter, maybe a little showmanship, then come home. After that I will begin to gear her towards bigger and better shows throughout the spring/summer/fall. Yay for show season!
But truly, I have a feeling that this year is going to be a very fun show year. I will finally be able to show a super mare; just like I have always wanted. In the two years leading up to this spring, it seemed like time was crawling; waiting for my sweet little Shaylee to grow up. But now that the time is here, and Shaylee is a happy, growing 2 year old, I wonder where all that time went.
None the less, our first show will be a simple little schooling show in Walla Walla on the 29th of this month. I will only be showing her in hand, and maybe riding her around in the warm up pen if she is broke by that time. If not, we will just do halter, maybe a little showmanship, then come home. After that I will begin to gear her towards bigger and better shows throughout the spring/summer/fall. Yay for show season!
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