Sunday, April 26, 2026 – First Ride Since Coming Back From Africa, Busier Day of Packing

Hey Babe,
A terrible night sleep, which often happens after a day of too much rest! It was after 3:00 before I nodded off, but got up at 8:30 to get the day started. Started doing a little packing, then after chores and breakfast decided to take Flash for a short ride with Lola. I wanted to make sure I didn't have any more pain as a result of my fall in Africa (thankfully, I didn't!) and to reassure myself that I could, indeed, ride a canter without fear, which, thankfully, I did! We galloped around the entire perimeter of two of Linda's back fields, which, of course, wasn't 10 minutes, but at least I felt very comfortable for the duration. First, though, we went down some other trails, and ended up doing about 3.65 miles out and back, which was just about right, since Lola was along and I didn't want to wear her out. She doesn't often get to come along when I'm riding Flash, so it was a really nice adventure for you. Felt so good to be back in the saddle of a horse I know and trust! Once we got back and he was back out in the pasture, I did a bunch of little chores that have been staring me in the face. I riveted the wheel well that got pulled off with my flat tire the other day, re-hung some pictures that have pulled off the walls, did three loads of laundry, got the truck lined up and the four extra bales of hay moved into it, packed up my lawn chair and table, and generally just got ready for our departure tomorrow. Once that was all done, I sat in my recliner and ended up falling asleep! Finished my evening with the last of the leftovers and a few more episodes of Damages, heading to bed early, need to make up for all the hours lost last night! Good night, my darlin'! Love you!

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