Ansel

My friend Shawn and Ansel.

he likes to give kisses!

I met an old friend Shawn in the hospital.  He wanted to know if I was looking for another horse (since Pat died)  I told him NO!! after all I have a daughter in college, etc, etc.  He then told me that his sister was looking for a good home for her horse.  She is dying with a brain tumor....and wants to find a home for her 9 year old, 17.1 Hand Canadian bred Trakehner.  I asked more about him and was very interested.  He apparently is a big teddy bear, awesome on trails and very safe.  Molly and I went to see him on Saturday.  We both felt he was really special.  He hadn't been ridden since October and was a perfect gentleman.  I told him I am very interested, would want to ride him a few more times especially out on the trail this spring.  I couldn't take him until then as I only have enough hay for one for the winter.  Oh and I needed to work on the other issue...John!  So far so good...at least he hasn't said no.  Here are some pictures and a video.  Let me know what you think!

John's birthday

I asked John what he wanted for his birthday dinner.  He said meatloaf!  Yuck, but I said ok.  Molly and I found a great recipe on line and it turned out ok.  He said it was the best birthday ever!