Hey Babe!
A decent night sleep, was just about to saddle up Flash at 9:50 for a 10:00 start when Rob called to say they would be another half an hour. No worries! Did some more chores, and they arrived, the first thing we did was unload the generator that they have generously offered to me to use until things get sorted with my generator. As soon as he cranked it up, I immediately confirmed my load of laundry, still in the wash from yesterday, started up on its cycle. By the time they saddled their horses and I saddled Flash, the laundry was done, and I managed to get it on the line before we hit the trail. So grateful!! We headed out toward the beaver dam lake area, with Rob having a few issues with his horse Velvet. This is only his 8th ride ever, and he's on a horse that trips and stumbles a lot, and by the end of the ride, we had pretty much confirmed this horse has some serious hock or stifle issues in his rear legs. Flash was very patient today, actually walking for nearly four miles before he just had to bust out, so once we hit Trail 17, which is a long, wide dirt road, we took off at a blazing hand gallop. I rode him out for a good long ways, then turned him around and rode him back again, about five or six times, just because he loves to run! About the fourth or fifth time, I ran into my Shore to Shore buddy Sam, who was there with friend Luanne, and we chatted for a few minutes, until Rob and Lori caught up. I had Sam look at Velvet as well, and she agreed with our diagnosis. We got back to camp, checked Velvet for any more girth gall (none!) so her saddle placement was better. They left shortly afterward, so I took the opportunity to run into town, I had to pick up some MSM at Tractor Supply, and a package containing my new jump starter at Alayna's, and was back in camp in no time. A bit later, Sam and Luanne came by, and we ate and chatted for awhile, getting caught up. Just as they were leaving, Linda and her friend came by, she wanted to see what I had devised as the best stopover for her for an upcoming trip to TN she's making, so we chatted some more. I've done more chatting today than I can remember doing in one day in a LONG time! A lovely day, though, the ride, and Flash, were spectacular, gorgeous weather, so glad I have a backup generator, so life is good! While that generator was running, I cranked up mine to see if it would, and it did, right away! So I don't think the starter or solenoid is the problem, but whatever it is, I'm hoping I can get it fixed when I'm down in Indianapolis. I decided to go to Ft. Custer instead of Silver Creek, because they have electric there (and a dump), so I won't have to worry about power, and will be able to do a good clean-out of my black water tank before I leave. I made that reservation, and now I'm just about ready to call it a night. Good night, sweetheart! Love you!
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