A day off???

I'm not sure when I had my last real day offy, but I needed it today. During show season that seems to happen!

So the morning was spent catching up on bookkeeping and bills, filing the accident reports for the 83 year old jerk that rear-ended me last week, and trying to write a reasonable 'essay' for my Steffen Peters symposium applications. I'd like to just apply with Audi, but know his chances, so figure we'll throw in Ruby for a back up. I'd throw in Joey too, but I'd rather ride Rubes. He loves a crowd!

This afternoon I was able to get back to my Monday ritual of heading to the local farm stand at Tendercrop Farm. They have great produce, as well as organic farm raised meats. Not that I like eating meat at all. I'll nibble to be polite....But Steve's a steak and potatoes kinda guy! I almost got some of their 'raw' dog food, except thankfully I remembered what ground poultry does to Tucker Wylie's digestion. I did try cooking summer squash for the first time. Once again my cooking skills, or lack there of, were demonstrated. Who knew you were supposed to peel the danged things first....

And tonight was spent on the couch with Steve, watching food network with Tucker Wylie in my lap and Tori Wylie at my feet. Down to the barn for night check. I love night check. Audi will look at me, and then turn the other way. Joey will look for hugs. Chyy will want her nose stroked. Ruby wants his forehead scratched. And Roro wants you to stroke her face while she twists her tongue.....Even though I didn't ride today, there is something about the unconditional love of an animal, without which, my day just wouldn't be complete.....