Christmas in Ohio

 On Christmas Eve we accidentally got locked out of the Bassman house.  Dad came over in red rider and saved the day, like a regular Cat Woman (or cat burglar... whatever)

We had a very skypey christmas.  "Wait, you're frozen, what did you say?"  "What?"  "I said ........." "what?"

 But really, it's pretty cool being able to see your niece or grand daughter tear open her presents two time zones away!  Think about it, 150 years ago the telegraph was the most convenient form of communication... 20 years ago I had to use pay phones.  It's a brave new world

 This is the awesome breakfast quiche that Veneta made for us this morning!  She also made gouda grits to accompany it.

 This is Sarah being a punk when I point the camera at her... as a punishment for her behavior, I present an example of it here for all the world to see.

 Here she is looking happy and pretty.

 It's really hard to take pictures in the arena, and I know it's blurry, but here's a photo of Veneta and Will working together well.

 Sarah and Will demonstrating his flexion and agility

 AWEsome photo in the barn.  Next life, maybe.

Will made a horse angel in the snow after he was done working.

Sarah and Will look so good.

Keith, Jenn, Sarah, Rambo, Murphy, & Bodie go for a hike

This'll be all outta order as I'm posting from my phone. I'll fix it later. I'm at Erik's right now waiting for the car to cool down so I can change the oil. Jenn's been here for the weekend and we've had a lovely time. Of course we jumped at the opportunity to ride all three horses together.

Ernest Shackleton

Men wanted for hazardous journey. Small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger... safe return doubtful.... Honour and recognition in case of success.  
~ Ernest Shackleton 

Farriers are badass

Trying my hand at Mental Floss style 1000 +6 words

 Sarah rode Rambo without a saddle.

Horses like to have a routine.

 Saw-whet owls prowl the forest edges.

Keith needs a real work shop.

Keith likes power tools... a lot.