Share your day November 2013

lol...Jillaroo, hand up here, I put the trash out for pickup this past Wednesday.......Thursday is pick-up day...oh, I could go on and on, every time I have to get the power drill out I have to read the instructions on how to change the bits.
 

Jillaroo:
thought i would have a peek at the manual
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LOL Jilly...good one. It's like I always tell my husband, "When all else fails, read the manual."

Don't feel like the lone ranger, we've had a few of those dilemmas around here too. Usually, after the cussing and swearing, fuming and huffing and puffing are over, common sense sets in and we go for the manual.

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Have to take the truck in today for it's service that's due. Got the good old engine light, that is engineered to come on when service is due...hubby being a (F) word mechanic for 30 years knows all about that. I have an extended warranty policy that is due to expire in January. I told the service manager to check every crack and crevice for anything that could be covered..we'll see. I've used that wonderful policy a total of once in three years for a window that fell down, but just wait until the minute it expires. Everything that can go wrong will...Murphy's Law, ya know!
 
I have to read the manual every time I haul out the pressure washer. Actually, I have to read the manual when using anything I don't use often. My memory is terrible!

So TWH - what's with the gun shots? Is it hunting season where you live?

I was going to go to the barn today but it's drizzling and cold and I'm just starting to feel better from my second cold in two months so decided to stay home and go tomorrow when the sun is shining (according to the forecast). I'm soooooo pi**ed having another cold. Haven't had a cold in years and this is the second one!

Today may have to be a day of watching the final college football games and then tomorrow is the Grey Cup game so that's on the agenda too.
 
Hunting season here as well but no hunting on Sundays. I'm not against hunting, but my land is surrounded on two sides by Crown land so the hunters are plenty. I only take the dogs for a run there on Sundays during the season. Leo looks like a coyote unless you see his collar and I'm terrified some idiot will take a shot at him. Also, the property has been used in the past for hunting so I'm not taking any chances. I know what you mean about riding though. If I ride at all, I do it in the ring which is close to the barn and wear bright clothing. So many accidents during the hunting season - I'm over cautious when it comes to the horses. Once I'm actually living at the new place, I'll have signs put up and if I can afford it, I'll fence us in! The piece next to me was sold as well and that fellow has put in the driveway and will be building in the spring so the area is slowly turning into residential.

I'm keeping tabs on the cold. Just after I got over the first one, my daughter came down with it. Dr. said hers was actually the flu. I've had my shot and this doesn't feel any worse than the first one, so I'm assuming it is just a friggin cold!!! That's my story and and I'm sticking to it!
 
TWHRider said:
^^^^That's a good enough testimonial for me:clap:

BUT----------if I could find a good cement likeness of the striped guy, I would buy it and put it right at the corner of the barn, where everyone driving by could see it. I'll bet somebody would end up way down in the cow pasture, directly across the road:lofl:
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This is my statue of the Lace Monitor TWH, i have a few more cream bits to put on him, he measures roughly 60cms

 
Well, I'm stranded. The car has been acting up lately and then finally gave out altogether. Starts when it wants - truly has a mind of it's own. My wonderful neighbor put it on a battery charger overnight on Monday, but it wouldn't start yesterday. I had it towed to the only garage in the area that gave me any hope they might be able to look at it this week. I guess everyone is booked putting on winter tires and undercoating. I'm hoping it is only a battery, but suspect it might be a starter.

Anyway, I'm waiting for a call to let me know when they MIGHT be able to look at it. I find it so unsettling not to have my car sitting in the driveway. Even though I really didn't have any plans to go anywhere, it is just killing me know that I can't even if I wanted to. And.... you'd think I'd take advantage of the situation and get started cleaning out the attic or something, but just don't feel like that. Its only early, so might get some ambition later today.
 
I'm having a good day, even though I have been waiting for the repairman for 2 fricking days here at work. My regular guy is on vacation and when he is gone, we really suffer!!!

But it's still a good day, because I have the next 4 days off. Woohoo!!!

I hope you get your car going soon TICA.
 
Good luck with the car, TICA. It's awful being stranded; good to know you have transportation should you need it - hope it can be taken care of soon.

Weather is lovely here, but not a good day so far. Our grandson's wife had her beloved horse put down today...he is 16 or 18, but hasn't been well at all lately. He was sick all night apparently and the vet says he's just so old, that it's time. DH was over there for a minute, and she was crying and very upset. I've been in tears myself, as I can't imagine how hard this is for her. She's had him for so long; she knew this was coming, but of course, it's still so very painful. :(
 
Sorry to hear about the horse being put to sleep Anne my daughter had to do that about a year ago to her 25 yr old horse who was terminally ill, very hard thing to do but she had a very caring vet who spent some time with her before and after he was PTS, it was a relief for my daughter as he was in a lot of pain but she was still very upset:bighug:
 
Thank you, TWH, and Jill; this is so strange, but when the vet looked at the horses teeth, he said he's a lot older than she thought; he could be around 30 yrs old. I'm not sure how long she has had him, but she had him shipped here from CA. early this Spring. He was her buddy for many years, apparently.
DH had stopped in there briefly today and the vet was there, and he mentioned that he had to put him to sleep; I know he hadn't been eating for a while, and she was giving him some supplements and bought alfalfa hay for him, also, but he wasn't improving...his ribs were showing.

It sounds silly, but could he have been jealous of her other two horses, and could that have made or helped him to deteriorate like that??

When I get a chance, I'll ask just what might have been wrong; but won't ask her tomorrow unless she brings it up. I know she's still upset, as I would be for a long time, I'm sure.
 
TICA:
Its only early, so might get some ambition later today.
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TICA, I see you're getting the hang of retirement now..never do today, what you can put off until tomorrow..LOL Hope you get your wheels back under you soon..Had some routine service on my truck this week, they found a few problems, so looking at some more expensive stuff next week. Yikes..I hate spending money on doctors and vehicle repairs!

Anne: So sorry to hear about your GD-in-law's horse. It's heartbreaking to have to make that decision..done it myself. As TWH said 16-18 is not old, in the sense of being geriatric. For most horses that have been well managed throughout their lives, such as routine worming, dental and hoof care and proper vaccines that can be a time of prime usefulness. Maybe as TWH also said, a disease took it's toll. In any event, a miserable start to the holiday season.

Oh..PS.. Jilly..your lizard is a handsome fellow...I have a small one around here I call Neville. Not too up on lizard species, but I think he's some sort of gecko, he has a bright blue tail. I have a couple of large concrete rabbit planters than need painted again, but my back says, "Are you kidding?"
 
Anne..didn't see your post before I posted regarding the horse's age. Well, 30 is a different story, that is geriatric and any thing past that is pretty much gravy. One of the most common causes of a geriatric horse losing weight is problems with chewing and processing feed. By that age usually the teeth are pretty well worn out, and if the horse hasn't had annual dental care the teeth can be ground down in some places and long and jagged in others making chewing impossible, and unless the food is ground up they cannot chew and digest it properly. This can actually cause starvation.

Also, cancer is suspect at this age. You mentioned that he had recently been relocated a long distance. It can be difficult for a horse of that age to overcome the stress of such a trip and new surroundings. Also, being the new horse he would naturally be at the bottom of the pecking order in the herd, which could also cause stress.

It sounds like he was well loved, lived a good long life, and brought happiness to his owner, so hopefully your GD-in-law can take comfort in that.
 
TWH - I'd be spitting nails if someone killed a deer on my property. I know nothing about hunting, but I would think that if you couldn't bring it down with the first shot, you have no business hunting in the first place. That poor thing suffered for a full day?

Anne - so sorry about your GD's horse. Anytime we lose a pet is heartbreaking, but it sounds like she did the right thing for the horse.

Picked up my car this morning. They couldn't tell what was wrong as it started fine after a few tries. I did put a new battery in so if it happens again, that can be ruled out. It still had the original one that was 6 years old so I'm chalking this up to preventive maintenance. If this doesn't work, they suspect it could have been the starter. Nothing like car troubles right before Christmas.
 
TWH; that is just terrible, and I don't blame you for being upset. Some hunters are just irresponsible, and shouldn't even be out there. If they knew they hit something, they should have been looking for it immediately. It's disgusting...but, I hope the meat is still ok and not wasted.

Re: the horse...I will have to talk to her when I get a chance; apparently she is doing ok; it was expected as he was sick, and I certainly hope it wasn't his teeth, tho that could have contributed. And; I'm sure the long trip was stressful for him, as well as being with new horses. Very sad, but for the best, I suppose.
Then, we found out that their oldest dog, who they brought out from CA also; stayed by the horse all day yesterday and last night. The horse was his buddy, too. :( Strange how animals will do things like that; they are more loyal than humans sometimes.
 
Had a nice day in Port Canaveral at the Ron Jon resort buffet. The wife and I try to go once a year and the price, 16.99 is good compared to what some places charge..Nice day but cool wind. Need a sweater today.
 

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