In honor of International Helmet Awareness Day. The man in the photo is a historical reenactor from Colonial Williamsburg. His costume and tack are authentic down to his stirrups. Should he ruin the 18thC look by plonking a safety helmet on his head? I want to say yes. I really, really, do. I stand onContinue reading “What Price Authenticity?”
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Foto Friday: A Short Tribute to Amy Tryon
Rolex 2008. A course walk with Ms. Tryon was always intimidating. She’d wave her hand at some enormous pile of wood and say, “Oh, just kick over this.” I interviewed her three times: on fireproofing barns [The Horse], winter exercises [Eventing USA], and time management [Eventing USA]. That ties her with Michael Poulin for theContinue reading “Foto Friday: A Short Tribute to Amy Tryon”
New Toy
Work: day off Ramblings: A firehose nozzle for a garden hose. Yes, firefighting is a serious, dangerous business. But the toys rock. Now I get to practice at home. Previous FF posts: Here’s Your Ticket, Pack Your Bags Manic Monday The Fish/Pond Equation. What is your favorite barn gadget?
Here’s Your Ticket, Pack Your Bags
Work: day off. Report: I’m gonna be burning down a house. No worries, the conflagration less lyrical, more legal. The bag in question holds my turnout gear. Cute horse and fire anecdote: We were on a brushfire, which is a small, tame, domestic version of a woodland fire. Usually someone is burning trash and “leftContinue reading “Here’s Your Ticket, Pack Your Bags”
Virtual Brush Box 