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Remember when I used to ride my horse?
I sort of do. I remember it being really fun.
that's why you have no friends, records |
Why, you might ask?
Well, everyone agrees that after our record breaking snow fall, we also hit record breaking low temps and I suspect, sustained said temps for a record breaking amount of time.
Needless to say, it's been miserable.
NOPE |
Herein lies the problem: because this isn't "supposed" to be a winter state, the county/city have basically just not plowed the roads.
Their rational is that it will melt eventually, I guess. Or maybe that magical snow fairies will clear it for them? Seems about equally likely around here.
It's cool how no one in the entire city has to go to work or anything til the weather gods see fit to relent.
No wait. I mean IT SUCKS BALLS to drive in rutted ice constantly and rarely get to go over 20 mph.
my world right now |
Even if she was willing, I don't want my horse getting in a totally preventable trailering accident because I couldn't handle a few more days of coldness and misery.
smells like nirvana |
Soooooo
When I write again, it might be from the comfort of an on-site indoor arena.
Or maybe I'll be bogged down in EVEN MORE snow and freezing rain.
Such choices. Much dilemma. Very shit.
Aww... Snow really does suck. Especially when the powers that be basically ignore it. Sadness :( Good luck actually making the move! Hope it happens soon
ReplyDeleteWalking in a Winter Wonderland!!!
ReplyDeleteHave fun in the indoor!
The snow pics are lovely... from far, far away where it's currently 65 degrees.
ReplyDeleteMaybe just ask your BO to keep driving south till she gets to Austin?
:-( EFF YOU MOTHER NATURE!
ReplyDeleteugh.... that indoor is lovely tho - and once you're there you can just conveniently pretend like these cold awful miserable days never happened :)
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed it gets a lot warmer for you soon!
ReplyDeleteWow that sucks! I'll keep my fingers crossed you are able to haul tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteI am very confused about where you live . . . . can you enlighten me?
ReplyDeleteI grew up in Southeast Idaho and I remember a winter when I was about 14, where the drifts in front of our house were fifteen feet high. We went without electricity for three days and our only source of heat was the wood fireplace in our house. During the 60's and 70's, we got a lot of snow so I guess I am surprised that there is no snow removal equipment.
DeleteI hope you can get your pony to the indoor soon.
lol very shit.
ReplyDeleteit was 11 this AM and it felt OK compared to the 5 deg we've been having. I'm sure the FIFTY digresses this weekend will throw everything out of whack
Oh and at least its SUPER pretty there
ReplyDeleteJust drive the trailer 2 mph, hazards flashing, with a car preceding and another following - so you can get out safely on Saturday!! Must have covered arena!!
ReplyDeleteAs miserable as that weather looks, I could totally use a week off. You know, as long as I'm sitting inside looking at the pretty snow. So, if you want to trade places for a few days, I'm good. You might have to tack horses at the track in the morning, but wouldn't have to clean stalls and you could ride my horses as much as you wanted. Yes, I'm THAT desperate for a vacation....
ReplyDeleteI hope that Courage gets to move to his new home soon :)
By desperate, I mean me being in the cold just to get a vacation. Hope that didn't come out wrong....
DeleteHa! I totally got it the first time. If you buy plane tickets, I'd trade for a week. I like racehorses.
DeletePS I 80% promise not to bring one home.
It was warm today you should have moved today!
ReplyDeleteHow is Idaho not a winter state??? You're waaaaaay north, plus it snows lots every year. Me<---confused! It's further north than Chicago, and that is most definitely in a winter state!!!
ReplyDeleteI was looking forward to snow rides... but if I can't ride any time BEFORE the snow... I won't be able to get on. I know the feeling and my pony is not happy about it (neither am I).
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