Jan. 26, 2018

January 26, 2018

Putting good Rad together. I haven't worked on a bike in years! This is Red's replacement. I'm looking forward to spending loads of time with Syenna, heading down the road and trail. 

Winter is Coming :)

Looks like winter has finally arrived. Not bad since it's February 18th 👍😁🌨️

Stephanie has passed on.....

Joanne called after 10 last night. She had been trying to get a hold of Gary, but he wasn't answering the call because he didn't recognize the number. So after a second call from Joanne, I picked up. I knew right away what was going on. She informed me that Steph was dead. No word on cause, either overdose or suicide.
So I called Gary to let him know, he needed to get ahold of the coroner. So I relayed the numbers that Joanne had given me.
Not a job I wanted, but a job that needed doing.
I can't imagine the devastating feelings of loosing a child. Steph was in a bad place for a while, drinking and drugs had taken hold of her years ago.
Her boyfriend of 5 years had died last month in a motorcycle accident. She was not dealing with it well, she just kept doing drugs. She truly looked like a junkie. Her photos looked terrible. So sad......

Big Day

Valentines Day
Red has gone to his new home. It's been pretty stressful going through this.
First a buyer was all excited, then changed her mind. That was while Micheal was trying to sell him for me.
After 4 months, I finally brought him home. Then the couple that bought Blue got a hold of me , they really wanted Red, since Blue had gotten West Nile and had to be put down.
So my horse owning days are over :( Time to move on.
No more feedings, no more shoveling manure. It's been a wonderful run. I've done so much, I've had so many wonderful adventures with my horses.
Now is a time for new adventures. Hopefully I'll be able to do a bit of camping, traveling.
My shoulder in much better, best it's been in 30 years! I bought a e bike, I'm looking forward to getting out with Syenna and getting fit again. It'll take time, but I'm gonna work at it. I don't have much energy, I'm hoping it'll improve. But I had no extra energy while owning a horse, I took great care of him, but that's all I could do.....
So a new day is here & I hope to use it wisely.

Ten Non-Commandments

Here are the "Ten Non-Commandments" chosen as the winners:

1. Be open-minded and be willing to alter your beliefs with new evidence.

2. Strive to understand what is most likely to be true, not to believe what you wish to be true.

3. The scientific method is the most reliable way of understanding the natural world.

4. Every person has the right to control of their body.

5. God is not necessary to be a good person or to live a full and meaningful life.

6. Be mindful of the consequences of all your actions and recognize that you must take responsibility for them.

7. Treat others as you would want them to treat you, and can reasonably expect them to want to be treated. Think about their perspective.

8. We have the responsibility to consider others, including future generations.

9. There is no one right way to live.

10. Leave the world a better place than you found it.

Seattle

Sunday afternoon I arrived at the hotel. Geez I'm glad I don't have to drive this traffic all the time! Sunday afternoon with stop and go traffic, yuck.
Had to call Larry to give me my appointment times since I forgot the paperwork and never posted the times in my calendar!
He said Syenna was So Happy to see him! I miss her very much. I'm not used to being alone.
Good thing I took 2 Vicodin last night, it controlled the pain and I got some sleep!! 😀
I can't believe how much I hurt! And of course my heels are killing me, making it very painful to walk.