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Tuesday, February 21, 2012

February blahs

We are at that stage of winter when the promise of spring has me making plans, itchin' to do things, but can't quite get things happening. The frost is coming out of the ground, so it is pretty muddy in places (like the horse pens); the round pen still has frozen ground, and the hayfield is too soft to ride in right now, I tried riding Beamer in there yesterday and he was sinking past the top of his hoofs. So it's road riding for now- the good news is that I should have insurance on my horse trailer next week, so I can at least haul to an arena or some better trails.
There is a working cowhorse clinic in the works at the local indoor arena, most likely in April with Jessie Thompson . I remember him when he was just a kid, how time flies. If I get to go, I'll have to take Gussie, so I guess I'd better start legging her up. Chickory is still too green, and it will be breeding season for Beamer, so Gussie it is. Better start putting some dollars away for that!
I've been making plans for my flower gardens, I want to enlarge two of them and get some more roses. I hope I can get a Tuscany Superb and a yellow rose, maybe Eureka. But it's hurry up and wait time. Sigh. So here is a reminder of summer flowers to keep me going.

11 comments:

Emme said...

I am so experiencing the same thing. So many things I plan to do, but right now it is wait, wait wait..... We are waiting for good news from three different sources, and my patience is all but gone.

Linda said...

Ugh! I feel the same way. This snow is very unwanted right now. It's COLD out there!! The kind of cold that chills you through and through because it's wet. And the mud?? Yuck!!! The horses aren't even happy right now. I just don't like February.

Cheyenne said...

Lovely shot of that Rose! February is a bit of a slow month, neither one thing, nor another!

Hey Ho!

Susan said...

I can smell the fragrance through the computer!

I saw what you mean about leaving a comment on those blogs where you have to type the two words. After the second try, I gave up. I've never had any problem with spam on mine.

Janice said...

Hmmm yum, I can smell that Sunrise from here.That clinic sounds interesting...do you have any more info on it?

Sarah said...

that rose is so lovely! I wish I could grow them at home. I know some manage, but I don't have much hope given the wind we get. Feb. blahs are hard to battle. I've got my own case right now too. But it's almost March and that means we're that much closer to winter being over. Looking forward to hearing about the clinic when you get to go!

Crystal said...

Exciting! Jessie started Kali and she was really nice and soft, it should be afun clinic!

I love roses, I had great plans of building an arbour and having mini yellow roses climbing up it, but I am having a hard time fining ones that are hardy here (well on normal years)

Dreaming said...

We stopped by a local nursery and they were potting their roses. It's a huge operation and they have a special event in April called, "The Days of Wine and Roses". They offer wine and cut the ribbons so folks can 'run for the roses' , grabbing pots that by that time will be blooming. We've heard that it is great fun to attend, and plan to go this year! I can't wait for some flowers to bloom in my yard!

Jake said...

Ground is still frozen here. Waiting on Spring. :)

John and Regina Zdravich said...

Beautiful rose picture! I know what you mean about the muddy conditions -- we are struggling with that too. I don't think we can even get our trailer our from its parking spot yet....

gtyyup said...

I woke up in a panic last night thinking of how quickly my next clinic is coming up...and can't do anything but road ride here too...sigh...your flower shot did give me a lift. Thanks!