I did not hear back to see how your new year is setting up to be with horse and father.  I hope all is well in all areas and that you have a good year.

Hi Chris: I gather from your Facebook posts, that you are clearing out your Dad's house. How is it going. One thing we did when my mother's house needed the same thing was to call Goodwill Services. That was 17 years ago but they can appraise antiques and will clear out cupboards and take ordinary dishes etc that are not wanted. As I say, it was 17 years ago but perhaps they still offer that service.

On another note, again work has sidelined me from the barn again this week. Tomorrow is supposed to be good weather. Later! Gail.

Hi Chris: We missed your shining face at the barn with the saddler. I took a day off the sales game and stayed and watched the show. Man, she took a lot out of Spuds saddle as far as stuffing. I guess he has his own stuffing now. It was an interesting day. How did you end up with no car. Hope you are ok! G

Hi Chris: Are you going to the barn today? I am heading up for around 1:30 today. Did you get to the sale at Dudley's yet? Gail..

Again, I have not been to the barn since Sunday. He has been ridden though. Thought I would tell you I saw on EMG that over 20 Rockies went to auction at claremont last night. Foals and yearlings and I guess older ones as well. Not good to hear. Gail.

Well, this week has ended up the same as all the others. I had plans to ride but my job got in the way again. I was going up today . Have not been since Sunday. Thank goodness for Leslie. Costs though. Going Friday and have a seminar on woodlots and invasive plant species all day Sat. Will hope to see people Sunday. Free and food on Sat.. Who could miss that? How about you? Gail.

Thanks for the feedback and I just wondered what kind of riding style Jo had and if you had seen her ride at all. I have not as I am never up in the evenings. I went and bought a new dressage whip at Dudleys as I expect that even that I can see the other one in plain view, I will never be able to retrieve it. Gail.

Went to the barn today and Denise and Ted were out for a walk. One on foot and the other on a horse. Pekoe and I went out alone and took the path that Denise is talking about by the woods. I talked to Jo about maybe riding Pekoe as I am not sure when Rosemary is going to be able to get a lesson with Leslie. She is booked until about Dec.1 . Potluck lunch I think noon Dec. 6. Don't quote me. Have you seen Jo ride? I have not at all but Les says she is fairly good. She kind also. Talk to you later. Gail.