Random Friday

Another week has flown by. Summer is fast fleeting here in Maine. There are actually some leaves that have turned to gold and brown down in the pasture. A sign of things to come. Today is T's riding lesson which I always enjoy then on to a lunch appointment and back to the dentist. I find that I am clenching my teeth at night and it's making my jaw hurt so they took impressions yesterday and made me a guard to wear at night. That ought to be a sight!

My friend Tina, one of my very first blogging buddies when I started this whole thing has given me an award. Thank you Tina! That is very special and I have already put it on my sidebar! :o) It doesn't seem possible that it has been almost two years since my first shaky attempts at writing a post. I'm so glad I stepped out of my comfort zone to do this as I have made so many wonderful friends that otherwise I would have never met! Thank you to my niece Jo-Lynne (Musings Of A Housewife) who has been my biggest supporter and helped me tirelessly with all my questions!

I've had several meetings with the Humane Society board. I must say that I am enjoying it despite getting out of my comfort zone once again. We are working on one of our major fund raisers called Paws On Parade where people bring their dogs and do a 45 minute walk earning money for the society by getting sponsors. There are prizes, T-shirts, tv coverage and a lot of fun. I have been busy putting up posters at different kennels, vets, stores and other businesses. I don't have a dog so I told them I would have to bring a pony! Actually I have asked one of my little nieces to bring her new Yorkie puppy named Newman to walk with me.

Another family get together tonight, this time at the lake. My nephew is getting married and this is their engagement party. The wedding will be help in Myrtle Beach N. Carolina in the fall which we plan to attend. I have always wanted to check out that part of the country as I have heard that it is lovely. I will have camera in hand tonight to get some pictures at FIL's lake house. It's a beautiful spot and has some of the prettiest sunsets you'd ever want to see. Hope the rain doesn't come in AGAIN! It has been rather icky weather the last two weeks while our southern family has been here which is very unusual for this time of year.

The farrier was here last night and did Buddy's feet. They are looking good after his bout of laminitis last summer. That is encouraging, now if we could get the colitis cleared up he would be in great shape! I am trying Bio Sponge on him so hopefully that will do the trick.

Our Miss Pea made this button for her readers, isn't it cute! Thank you dear Pea!

T had a great lesson yesterday! She cantered for the first time!! She was so proud of herself! This is the resident barn cat. He was lounging on the hood of the owners truck. By the looks on his face I don't think he appreciated being disturbed to have his picture taken.........

This is the resident dog, Diamond. He always greets us when we arrive for lessons.

Lesson is over, time to dismount!

Someone sent me a story about this mother bear and her five cubs. The man that discovered them waited hours to get a family picture and was lucky enough to get a follow up the next spring! Aren't they incredible!? I guess it's unusual for a mom to have so many cubs. I don't know if these pictures were taken in Maine or not but they look just like our Maine black bears. How would you like to meet them on the walking trail? This has been happening in the town next to us recently. Several hikers have met up with a mom and cubs. Yikes!

Have a great weekend everyone!!!! :o)