Hi Darlin’,
Had a good night sleep, got up a little early because I had the farrier scheduled for 9:00, then he started out early and was here by 8:20, so I was glad I was up early! He trimmed my guys in no time, as he always does, and was on his way before 9:00. I finished my chores and had breakfast, did some work designing all the forms we’re going to need to get everyone through the registration and check-in process as quickly as possible, then I took a walk around to the barns, just to see what kind of condition they were in and to count how many there are here, something I hadn’t gotten around to doing yet. Turns out there are 36 stalls divided between the three barns, and I was disappointed to see that very little care had been taken by the previous occupants when it came to cleaning up. I decided they all needed cleaning, and set about mucking out all the stalls. I also checked for loose boards and protruding nails and hammered them all back in, on two of the three barns. James came by to discuss with me where we can locate a couple more manure piles, since the central one is too far from two of the barns to be practical, and even got it worked out that he’s going to obtain three utility carts, three manure rakes, and enough hoses to reach all the stalls in each barn, a real bonus! We’re going to have to lock them up between events, but at least we’ll have them when we need them. He’s also agreed to let me come back after the Cracker Ride and work with me on getting this place really shipshape. I’m so glad he’s so willing to work with us! I told him I didn’t think I wanted the campground host job, just because it seems like it’s practically full-time and requires a lot of chasing people around for their permits, but I did say I’d keep volunteering to really get the trails, barns and horse-related stuff in good shape, and he seemed prepared, even enthusiastic, to let me do that. Anita’s happy because that means I’ll be around for the Poker Run in March as well. She and I spent a long time on the phone trying to get everything coordinated, but I think we’ve got it all in pretty good shape. All heck will break loose once the ride starts, I know, but at least we’re laying the groundwork to avoid a lot of potential problems. Barely just managed to settle down, and now it’s bedtime. Busy day planned for tomorrow, even without mucking out the big barn, which is still on my agenda, too! So off I go to showers and bed, early morning tomorrow! Good night, sweetie! Love you!
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