Tuesday, 24 January 2012

Proud of myself

I didn't wanna do it.

He didn't wanna do it.

Neither of us wanted to do it, but if by some chance we get a hunt this Saturday then I would never forgive myself if I took an unfit horse and he pulled a tendon.

So on went the coat. On went the ear-cover scarf. On went the waterproof trousers. With a huge struggle the waterproof gloves went onto already damp and cold hands. And off we set.

I can't say that either of us enjoyed ourselves, it was cold and it was wet, but we both felt a tremendous sense of self-satisfaction at having got out.

I had a little giggle today too. I bought a cheap rasp off eBay to see if I really need to spend nearly £20 a rasp from a farriery supply shop to replace my one which is getting blunt. I tried it today. It was already blunter than the one I was trying to replace with it :-)  I guess the answer is "no" then???  (Tracey/Barefoot Basics if you want to quote me for a box of 6 Save Edge delivered, please do! I don't really want to drive to Middlewich but I can get a box there for £103).

I'm off out now to rescue the poor drowned creatures.

C

4 comments:

  1. Ah, good for you. Usually, once you get ready and out there it's not as bad as anticipated. And now you're done, hopefully you have had a long soak in a hot tub (well I mean bathtub not a "hot tub").

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    1. You'll be proud of me ML, I got on the treadmill for three miles instead!

      Then we went to see The Artist, a new silent movie - is it being shown over there, it's lovely.

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  2. I agree with MaryLou about the nice hot soak.

    The important thing is that you both got out and got some exercise. You are a better woman than I. Rain is the perfect excuse to stay inside with a nice cup of hot tea and a blanket--at least this time of year.

    Sometimes bargains on eBay are winners and sometimes not. Guess you got a "not." Hope it didn't set you back too much.

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    1. I hav hunting as an incentive though Jean, you are excused :-)

      C

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