I took a little trip to Alberta a few days ago. I stayed with a friend and got to spend some time with her, as well as getting in a visit with my daughter and her fiance. They traveled all the way from Ontario to spend some time with me; I don't get to see them very often as I don't travel, and all the restrictions from the last 2 years have screwed up a lot of their travel plans.
It was really kind of my friend Carol to host us over the couple of days they were there, and really great to reconnect with her as it has been 7 years since I have been able to visit her; she lived a little too far for a day trip but recently moved just under 5 hours away. The bonus- I got to spend time with her dogs too; she has a Tess daughter, Pip and the cutest Jack Russel ever.
Pip does not like her photo being taken!
Midge was absolutely adorable and forever changed my mind about Jack Russels.
Both these dogs are very adorable and cuddly as you can see:
The day I drove home was just after a big snow and wind storm hit, but it was short lived and by the time I started my trip home it wasn't too bad.
That was about as bad as it got; mostly the wind had blown the snow off the road in all the areas where traffic was moving along, only the areas where there were turn offs for towns or side roads were compacted snow.
I stopped to fuel up at a place at the foot of the
Frank Slide.
Although it was wonderful to see my daughter and my friend again, it's always nice to be home! Also nice to get a gift in the mail-
This is the book I won courtesy of TeresaA over at
Journey With A Dancing Horse. I am really looking forward to reading it! I have a feeling it's going to tug at my heart strings.
Ted did a good job of looking after the horses for me. And keeping the home fires burning- (literally, we only have wood heat, so we can't go away together in winter).
I made Sophie her own halter testerday, and went down to check the fit on her today.
But first, we had shenanigans. She was sleeping when I walked into the pen, but not for long once she saw I wanted to put a halter on her.
Silly mare.
Once she is caught she is as sweet as can be. I can't wait for spring and getting lots of riding time!
8 comments:
Nice to get away especially to see family! And cute dogs too! That is a pretty halter!
None of our Border Collies have ever liked the camera either. We also heat with wood and can only travel in summer. Love the new halter!
been 3 years since i've seen my daughter :( i hope she gets out to the coast this spring! i miss her! the roads there look scary. course, i'm a chicken liver. 🙄
Awww, hi Shirley's daughter. I can see the resemblance. Glad you enjoyed time together in person.
What a great friend you have!! You are brave to tackle Wintery roads solo. I enjoyed seeing Frank Slide, although a very sad history.
I am planning on reading Riding Through It. I've got a couple books to get through first.
Beautiful halter, the bright green is a nice color on Sophie. I bet Ted was happy to have you home.
It's nice to get away! And I'm glad you were able to see your friend and the 'kids'.
I love that halter- it's perfect on her.
And I hope you enjoy the book.
True fact Shirley, you're the only person I've ever trusted to drive with on winter roads! I don't get chickeny! 👌
What wonderful visits! I’m so glad you had time with your daughter. I really want to learn how to make halters like you do! I still have the one you sent down with Tumbleweed. Enjoy that book! I shed a few tears while reading the stories. It was a good type of crying.
Looks like it was a great visit. I can speak for Jack Russells, I had one for 14 years that was my pet soulmate.
What a beautiful halter.
I've had equine like that too. Once caught they seem to sigh and say...okay, I'll behave!
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