pretend chat

[Cowboy_Ken]

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First picture is flyover of the horses.
Second picture is Monster, my horse.
Third picture is Frisco, Karen's horse.

 

[Melly-n-shorty]

They are sooooooo pretty! if you ever need some one to baby sit them you are more then welcome to fly them over here and put them in my back yard... I can not guarantee you will get them back however lol. I WILL have a horse some day!

 

[Jacqui]

I would almost bet some place in the Phoenix area would have a chocolate fest during the Feb 14th time period. I mean even Nebraska has one.

 

[Melly-n-shorty]

I did a search... we do have one!!! it is just in the middle of nowhere so i never realized! we live near downtown Phoenix near the fair grounds so i just assumed there wasn't one lol. you know what they say about assumption....

 

[CtTortoiseMom]

How are you getting those flyover shots?

 

[Melly-n-shorty]

google maps?

 

[Cowboy_Ken]

As sad as it is, we are, with heavy hearts, in the process of selling the horses. They are not livestock to us, but companions. I know some people take their horses to the auction to sell, but I couldn't do that. I screen the people. I worry that the new owners wouldn't blanket them during bad weather and care for their feet properly. We provide them with a lifestyle that is best for them and I want that to continue. Sadly, for us, they have become a financial hardship. What's worse is for me it's a double edge sword of emotion. These guys are my friends so I want to keep them, but then I think of the great tortoise stuff I could do with our four room, 24'x48' barn.

 

[Jacqui]

I did a search... we do have one!!! it is just in the middle of nowhere so i never realized! we live near downtown Phoenix near the fair grounds so i just assumed there wasn't one lol. you know what they say about assumption....

Are you going to check it out?

 

[Melly-n-shorty]

I did a search... we do have one!!! it is just in the middle of nowhere so i never realized! we live near downtown Phoenix near the fair grounds so i just assumed there wasn't one lol. you know what they say about assumption....

Are you going to check it out?

let me think... there will be chocolate there... soooo YES!!!!

 

[Cowboy_Ken]

Yes…google earth.

 

[Yvonne G]

Well, for cryin' out loud, Ken. Why on earth are you having hay delivered? Just go buy a couple bales to tide you over.

That's pretty sad news. I know what you mean about them being part of your family. I took April in as a freebie. She was 5 years old and not broke. I've never tried to have her broke, but over the years, she's learned to accept the farrier, grooming and a halter. I'd really, really hate to have to give her up. In fact, quite a few paydays, I do without something for myself just so I can buy the proper old lady food for her.

I'm sorry you have to do this.

 

[Melly-n-shorty]

sorry :-( its hard especially when you love them enough to do the hard things...

 

[Edna]

Ooooh, a chocolate fest!!! My ........ whatever she is to me (boyfriend's son's girlfriend) is a caterer in her free time and when I mentioned wanting to go to chocolate school, she said come over and spend a day. One day she'll offer classes about chocolate, and I'd certainly pay for that!

 

[Jacqui]

As sad as it is, we are, with heavy hearts, in the process of selling the horses. They are not livestock to us, but companions. I know some people take their horses to the auction to sell, but I couldn't do that. I screen the people. I worry that the new owners wouldn't blanket them during bad weather and care for their feet properly. We provide them with a lifestyle that is best for them and I want that to continue. Sadly, for us, they have become a financial hardship. What's worse is for me it's a double edge sword of emotion. These guys are my friends so I want to keep them, but then I think of the great tortoise stuff I could do with our four room, 24'x48' barn.

I didn't realize you were going to have to sell them.

 

[Kerryann]

Horses and chocolate.. now I am sure of why I love to come to TFO chat. You all brighten my day.
I hate having to rehome animals. We had to do that with some fish that outgrew our aquarium and even with fish it was so hard. I can't imagine how hard it would be to rehome a horse. I am sure you will find someone fabulous.
I am soo in for a chocolate festival. I don't think we have anything like that here.
In other great news I am now officially down the weight I gained over the holidays. I am cranky that it took a week to gain 12lbs but almost two weeks to lose it. My hubby told me last night as I was getting changed that my stomach looked fantastic.. so that felt great.

 

[Melly-n-shorty]

I like your husband... sounds like a great guy

 

[Cowboy_Ken]

Just posting that was painful. Made it a little more real. In the morning a retired couple are coming out to see them. And yes Yvonne, logic would dictate just a couple bales, but I just unloaded a ton. Truth is, the trailer hasn't left the barn in a couple years and we used to go horse camping. We can ride here, we just haven't for sometime.

 

[Kerryann]

I like your husband... sounds like a great guy

You are talking about the man who had the following conversation with me last night. Now I do have to give him the fact that he was working away on something that I can't even describe if I tried when this occurred.
I was whining that I missed elmo and he matter of a fact looked at me and said "he's in the freezer in the top left hand drawer in a baggy". Then looked at my reaction and said.. "oh you were having an emotion?? Okay I am sorry for your loss. Oh and remember you have to leave work early tomorrow so we can bury him before sundown". Then went back to working.

 

[CtTortoiseMom]

Just posting that was painful. Made it a little more real. In the morning a retired couple are coming out to see them. And yes Yvonne, logic would dictate just a couple bales, but I just unloaded a ton. Truth is, the trailer hasn't left the barn in a couple years and we used to go horse camping. We can ride here, we just haven't for sometime.

I'm really sorry to hear that Ken. I am sure you will choose someone to continue the great quality of love and care that they have been accustomed to with you. Maybe you could visit them?

 

[Cowboy_Ken]

Yes we'll want to visit them. They'll go to a local.