Last week was very busy. We hosted our dinner party last night, so Friday and Saturday were full of grocery shopping, house cleaning, and cooking. My menu was assertive & challenging, but everything turned out well. I made another huge mess of my kitchen and the popovers came out of the oven 3/4 the way through dinner (wish I had 2 ovens), but everyone had a nice time and enjoyed the food. One guest went home with the recipe for the tenderloin rub and another wants the butternut squash soup recipe. It's a nice compliment when your guests ask for your recipes.Prior to the weekend I had 3 interesting and productive driving lessons with Marley. I love that pony! I think he enjoys pulling a cart more than carrying a rider. He's built and bred for pulling. I will post details and more pictures later in the week.
But now, after preparing a Spaghetti Pie to cook for our family dinner this evening, I'm going to put my feet up and rest.
Our pony Norman used to enjoy driving - your boy looks very cute!
ReplyDeleteIs that you driving in that picture, Once Upon?
ReplyDeleteIt looks very nice! Looking forward to hear some more!
If you stood up as you drove the cart you could be B. Hur
ReplyDeleteHe's so adorable pulling the cart. Looks like fun too.
ReplyDeleteGlad your dinner party was a success! Sounds like it was yummy. I can't wait to see more photos of Marley - he is just the cutest thing ever!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, he looks great in harness, and very relaxed and confident!
ReplyDeleteBoth the dinner and the driving are a success! congratulations. He looks like he is steppin' right out. It is fun.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kate. What breed is Norman?
ReplyDeleteHorseOfCourse, yep, that's me in the driver's seat.
Jacqueline, ha! yes, chariot racing. I'm sure we'd come in last unless it was a race back to the barn at dinner time.
GreyHorse, thanks, driving is really fun. I felt like I needed to be in a skirt, lap blanket, and lovely hat with feathers in it. Or a toga for Jacqueline's suggestion.
Thanks juliette. You need a Fjord and a cart and you could drive all over your lovely farm.
eventer79, thanks, he was very relaxed that day. A few days earlier was a different story. Learned some things that day that I'll post about.
Thanks phaedra96, he did well. I drove him about 2 hours that day. He was one pooped pony by the end.
Just in case you have not seen it; head over to the NFHR to see the story of the retirement of SuperFjord Wez. He is an oldie but the best. We aspired but did not acheive.
ReplyDeleteYou both look like naturals to me, can't wait to hear/see more!
ReplyDeletephaedra96, thanks, I had not seen the story about Wez; just read it. What a nice tribute; brought tears to my eyes.
ReplyDeleteaurora, thanks, I do enjoy driving and I think Marley does too.
You both look good! I'd love to learn how to drive our Belgian, Sunny. Maybe I'll add that to my 2010 goal list. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks 50+. It is really fun. And a bit scary. A good trainer is a must.
ReplyDeleteWow, good for you! New dogs and new driving ponies, you are so very cool. Congrats!
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