Can't Stop Time

Summer vacation speeds to an end. It was a very exciting one, indeed. My crew grew to include a sweet beast who learns quickly and has the most adorable ears. I kiss them every day. My dog, Scruffy, has learned to go outside with me and not run off. We are up to 3 or 4 minute excursions and he responds when I call him. If you don't know Scruff, this is a huge improvement. I long for a dog that can accompany me outside without fear that he'll run off and get shot for killing chickens. Scruffy has such separation anxiety that I can't even take Gretch out with me. She misses the good ole days, too. Of course, they are wonderful playmates and are completely inseparable. I just miss my farm dog turned house dog. It has only taken 4 years to make this small step toward doggie freedom.

The biggest event of the summer must be my horse related improvements. I sold my junker trailer to be rebuilt and replaced it with a well-used, roomy stock trailer in good condition. We have freedom! Just in time for Diesel to come around. He is doing fantastic with his barrel training. Our rides are becoming easy and he is being exposed to the real world. Last week he went to the local rodeo arena along with about a dozen horses and got to experience a little chaos. He did fantastic. The trainer loves him...and so do I! There is no chance I'll sell him. He is stunning and talented and has personality in spades. He will never replace Miss Priss as my once-in-a-lifetime horse. But he may come close!

Somehow in the last week I went from helping out at the local rodeo to the new CCYRA secretary. I hope to do the job justice and have a little fun. Horses and kids...what could be better?

Monday marks the first school day of the year. Teachers get to go back and hear the same ole rules and guidelines and set up our rooms. This year I have to completely set up my room from scratch since I had to move everything out for construction. Joy. I do look forward to meeting the next set of kids and the excitement of a new year.

This summer has been fun and I am sorry to see it end. But you can't stop time. And who would want to?