Sometimes I'm just a regular Nellie Normal...
Although I do have an annoying tendency to think I'm peanut butter according to my husband (let's see how thin I can spread myself this week *rolls eyes*). He's right though. Do you do it too? My poor neglected marvelously patient friend had to wait months for me to finish this frame for the name I had crocheted for her; it was a gift for her parents and thankfully she wasn't in too much of a rush. I'd been making them for years, but never attempted to mat and frame one before, so I wanted to give it a shot (and why, oh why did I feel the need to try?) It was worth it, though, in the end. Then there was Meghann of Little Studio (another long suffering wonderful friend) who has also had to wait forty forevers for a little something extra I wanted to make for her as a wedding present...actually, I'm not sure hers has even arrived in her mailbox just yet. I seem to be stuck moving at the speed of sloth and I'm getting all over my own nerves while I'm at it (grrr). On top of that, I often sit down at my desk to do one thing, and wind up doing something else altogether (having completely forgotten why I sat down in the first place *sigh*).
I am, however, always happy when I open the mailbox to find something that is neither bill nor junk. After all, it seems to be so doggone rare these days doesn't it? It was Christmas in July this month compliments of Stacey over at Behind the Bit. She sent me some fun goodies not once, but twice (and how awesome is that I ask you?) The first was for a correct answer on a blog post; and the second, for regular voting in Purina's Blog-O-Spondent contest. The grass mileage pun was terrible [I loved it!] so of course I immediately put it in a place of honor on the Epic Farms' filing cabinet. I have to admit the sticky notes came in awfully handy; I'd run completely out and there's only so much room on my forehead. Not to mention that it's a total pain to have to write everything backwards. Ba-dum-bump.
...but other times I'm sooooo her strange sister Abby:My latest (greatest? flakiest?) undertaking would have to be The Piddlin' Puddle Project (the stranger the idea the sillier the name I assign to it; what can I say?). Okay, I'll admit to having some pretty weird notions regarding the horses; we have conversations - the horses and I - about these things on a daily basis (and no, that's not the strange part). This one has to do with housekeeping issues (so please pardon the picture below). Purportedly, stallions are your basic neat freaks when it comes to (ahem) bodily functions; geldings fall in the messy middle; and mares are, essentially, serious slobs. Initially, the girls were all (pardon my French) tinkling in their stalls at mealtimes which, while not a huge deal, was kind of gross; not to mention a bit stinky when the weather started warming up. Since I knew it was possible to potty train other species, I started to wonder if there could be such a thing as being horsebroken (and wow, that was bad :o) It wasn't long before I decided to give it a try; you never know, right?



Oh, and I'm sure you've noticed the blog's new look; do you like it? It's still a work in progress; and I really couldn't say WHAT possessed me to do it as I have driven myself completely 'round the bend
this week tweaking and squeaking [okay, snarling] at my screen over Blogger's new design changes and subsequent hiccups *snarl*. Last, but certainly not least, we were invited to Duke's 3rd birthday party over at Ann's Snap Edit Scrap. Since we weren't sure we'd make it I didn't tell Duke we were coming, but I think it's safe to tell him now.The girls made the doggie card pretty easily (though spelling is obviously not their forte), but then there was the problem of what to wear...What about a party hat?
Well, that's it for this week (more than enough, probably). So how about you? Are you a Nellie or an Abby? Maybe something in between? I'm pretty sure we could always use some company here on the Funny Farm. Yep, I'm talkin' to you, Abby... ;o)
Oh I can so relate to being peanut butter :) I came up to the old computer to print out some pictures and somehow ended up here instead. But boy am I glad I did. Your training session was quite the accomplishment :) Gotta love that Bella, I like her attitude. What a surprise that they showed up for Dukes party too. Tell the girls that we're happy they came and a special hug to Bella for wearing the hat. She looks Marvelous!
ReplyDeleteI am also peanut butter. Something about high functioning ADD.
ReplyDeleteHorse pee inside stalls because they have bedding. Bedding decreases the likelyhood urine is going to splash on their legs. True fact. Try placing a good amount of bedding outside someplace, I bet they would use it.
Great pictures for Duke, never been to a animal B Day Party.Enjoyed your tutorial and site.I rode Elvis last week in the NE Sandhills.
ReplyDeleteOh what a great post - I've missed our daily chats, so it is good to see you're still galloping along (as usual, yikes girl, you gotta bottle that energy and sell me some!).
ReplyDeleteI got a notice today that I have a package at the post office awaiting me, so maybe that is it? You silly, wonderful woman, you didn't have to make me anything, just having you to chat with is enough!!
I am AMAZED that you trained the girls to potty outdoors (geez, did I just use baby talk for horses? I think I did *rolls eyes*). You should patent that and sell it. Seriously, make a YouTube video whenever you aren't working 30 hour days and people will be amazed.
Love the new blog layout - very stylish :)
Have a great weekend and enjoy your clean stalls!!
Hugs,
Meg and Arwen
I just love reading your posts! I always learn something new like the Piddlin' Puddle Project! Bella is a certainly a spunky one! The photos for Duke's party are cute!
ReplyDeleteI'd like to work on the no stall peeing and pooping sessions............
ReplyDeleteOurs, like yours, can come and go in their stalls as they please but it seems that that's a favorite "relieving" place.
That crochet is gorgeous! You have some lucky friends..
Ann: Always nice to know I'm not the only one *grin*. Glad you liked the hat; I'll pass the word to Bella. Happy official birthday Duke!
ReplyDeleteSydney: *Laugh* I'm afraid there is no bedding in the stalls, just a natural sand/dirt floor the same as it is outside. The stalls are basically a glorified rooftop and built like a shedrow. Except for this past winter, the climate here is such that we don't need a whole lot in the way of shelter. That does make total sense though :o)
OutOnThePrairie: Thanks so much for stopping by! Ann (of the first comment up there) is quite the clever girl; she organized an online blogging birthday for her little man. Such fun!
Meghann: I sure hope that's it! I really hate waiting (HaHa). It was supposed to take a whole week to get there (and are you kidding me?) Yeesh. One thing that scares me about video is my talking to the horses *Laugh*. Half the time I sound like some 300lb society matron mollycoddling her high dollar Pomeranian. It can be mortifying in mixed company, but the girls just eat it up! (glad you like the new look - I do too :o)
ReplyDeleteBeadedTail: Oh thank you *blush*. Bella is definitely a character and very, very smart.
Carol: It's a habit; they can smell the pee and will continue to go in the same area; same with the poop. Taya does both in the same place, but the others only tinkle (they stop to poop on the way down the hill). Try scooping up the wet stuff up and putting it outside; maybe put some bedding out there as Sydney suggested. It was a pretty tedious process, but I really wanted to keep those stalls clean so it was worth the hassle in the end :o)
Well I'm definitely peanut butter too and spread myself too thin. You did have a busy week.
ReplyDeleteLoved the pictures for the birthday card. I think you've got lots of stick-to-it-ivness with the stall training. My horses would never do it and I just don't have the time to train them. Bella is hilarious, you gotta love a mare like that.Reminds me of Sweetie and Dusty.
GreyHorse: Everybody seems to have related very well to the peanut butter comment. Glad you enjoyed the pictures. Bella is definitely a pistol (as they say - whoever "they" are) and she keeps me on my toes. She also understands the power of laughter and has shamelessly used it to keep herself out of trouble on more than one occasion :o)
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures of the horses in their cute little hats for Duke.Glad you went to the party.
ReplyDeleteWe love peanut butter too and do understand about spreading it very thin.
Have a good week end.
"Horses Get great GRASS mileage"!! hahaha, great!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteRebecca: Isn't that hilarious? Next to alliterations, puns are my favorite Englishism ;o)
ReplyDeleteCute post ~ sweet blog!
ReplyDeleteI will be back! :)
xo Catherine
Catherine: Always happy to see a new [smiling] face, and thanks for the comment! :o)
ReplyDeleteBella, you posed so pretty in the birthday hat! Hats are hard to wear, unless they have a chin-strap.
ReplyDeleteDaisy: Actually, I used one of the bobby pins I had in my hair *laugh*. Worked like a charm :o)
ReplyDeleteWho would have thought to potty train their horses?? Great job!
ReplyDeleteThe birthday pictures are priceless!
Jeni: Thanks so much for dropping by. I readily admit to being on the flakey side of things and am willing to try almost anything at least once (including potty training). Imagine my surprise when it actually worked *grin*. Glad you liked the pics!
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