An excellent bird from an excellent bird lecture as part of an excellent bird photography class led by Meg McKinney [Meet Meg] at the Alabama Wildlife Center in Oak Mountain State Park (class details). Verdict: the majority of my photos still suck pond water, but I’m starting to understand why. Progress. First class [Spotted atContinue reading “Foto Friday: Bird at Oak Mountain State Park”
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CAA Repercussions
Driving Thursday A big show [Show Report] leaves a big footprint. Horse Milton is doing so well with the latest step in our NQR random walk [Sand Colic?], that we have been talking about getting him off his special snowflake food [Feed Adventures, Part 1 of 2] and weaning him from naps [Naptime, Update]. Eventually.Continue reading “CAA Repercussions”
Getting a Grip, or Not
Saddle Seat Wednesday Originally I had planned to hold off pontificating on this subject. I’ve had so many theories; I wanted to see if this had any bearing in reality first. Unfortunately, recent show schedules have sent Coach Courtney and us out of town on alternating weeks over the last month & a half. NoContinue reading “Getting a Grip, or Not”
Hitched!
Driving Tuesday Well, that was unexpected. We showed up for Greg’s third groundwork lesson at Stepping Stone Farm [First, SSF] expecting more of the same. After about 5 minutes, Coach Courtney says, “So Greg, want to hook him?” Um, yes? I guess? We knew Milton would be put to a cart sometime this summer. TodayContinue reading “Hitched!”
Mind/Body Solutions
I mentioned my recent funk [Recap]. My riding career is going nowhere. I’m seeing 60 on the horizon. Funk seemed a reasonable response. Until. We have been having problems with basement damp. Found and fixed cause. Swept out the water. Discovered and threw out sodden items. Spread bleach with liberal hand. I feel so muchContinue reading “Mind/Body Solutions”
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Post #2000 Thank you for reading, Katherine Walcott
Thunder In The Distance
As of yesterday evening: Rumblings all day. Lost power once already. WeatherBug lightning alert alternates between Prepare to Find Shelter and Seek Shelter Immediately. Therefore, long essay on Lexington nostalgia will have to wait. Summer in the South. Thank you for reading, Katherine Walcott
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