My Fair (Young) Lady
September 30, 2008 at 7:46 pm | In farm life | Leave a CommentTags: Add new tag, bobcaygeon, fair, horse
Maddie finally got to show her horse at the Bobcaygeon Fair. We had trailer and truck issues on the first day of events. It nearly didn’t happen but, after some ups and downs there she was on Saturday for the Western Show.
Maddie and Cheers
We didn’t realize she was suppose to wear her riding helmet as she didn’t have a cowboy hat. Oh well, she still managed to place 6th out of 12 people in this event. She also rode in a Walk Jog event which she received a 4th place in. Cheers started limping and wasn’t able to compete any more that day. I was kind of anxious to get back home. Robin’s dad had gone missing. He went for a walk and got lost. Robin looked for him for about 2 hours until they decided they would have to call the police. He was found safe and sound some 4 hours later. Scary.
We are very proud of our fair lady. Next year I hope things go a little smoother. Maybe Cheers will be able to enter the costume competition in her lovely outfit.
What a summer!
September 20, 2008 at 2:52 am | In farm life, sewing | Leave a CommentTags: fair, horse
I can’t believe it is almost over. Our fall fair is next weekend and we have been busy because Maddie is riding her horse, Cheers in it this year. This will be her first competition. We went $hopping tonight after school and bought her a jacket and new pant$. Wow. She is riding English and Western so two completely different outfits are needed. She has also informed me she wants to enter the pony and the horse in the costume show. I have almost finished a pink tutu for the pony. We sent this photo to a Toronto morning show and they showed it on air!!! We were soooo happy to see it.
final dress fitting before the fair
Easter
March 24, 2008 at 2:52 am | In farm life | Leave a CommentTags: bunnies, cats, easter
We had a relatively small crowd this year. Somewhere around 12 I believe. It was nice to have young ones present. Kyla, who is four, really enjoyed the egg hunt this year. Next year Inez will be nearly two and will give her a run for her chocolate. Maddie did the hiding and took some pressure off me for a nice change.
We had a visit from the Easter Bunny who enjoyed snacking on bird seed.
Our kitty joined in on all the Easter fun.
Things where a little strange this year without Grandma Carey. We miss her dearly. She always kept me company in the kitchen and was the first to start the dishes. Auntie Freda stepped in and helped out lots though. Change is always difficult and we are in for some big ones. Hold on to your boot straps, missy!
March Break
March 16, 2008 at 7:56 pm | In Kitchen work, farm life | Leave a CommentTags: cats, food, march break, pets
Well, the break has come to an end and spring is starting to appear. It has been a very busy and emotional week. We had to have our oldest cat, Barney put down. She had heart disease and was starting to have breathing and circulation problems. Poor old girl, she was such a sweetheart. Never a nasty cat, always the lover. I have many pictures of her with Maddie as a baby. She was Maddie’s little nurse maid. Never minded a squeal and the occasional tail tug.
Maddie had a friend visit, who had moved away a couple of years ago. They have stayed in contact which is nice. She also took the babysitting course which I think she already knew most of. She has always taken an interest is caring for the little ones in our life.
Last night I read about the 5 minute artisian bread on Mushroom Villagers blog and just had to give it a go. It was delicious and I will definiately be trying it again. I made a small loaf and will try a little larger size tonight.
The Greenhouse is up and running
March 7, 2008 at 2:08 am | In Greenhouse, farm life | Leave a CommentTags: Greenhouse, snow
The heat is on and the plants have arrived. The arrival date was off by one day due to the bad roads but, they are here now.
The plants look to be in great shape. Hopefully the weather gets a little warmer so we don’t have to count on producing so much heat. Robin is using the outdoor wood burning stove with propane as a backup. Maddie and Robin are doing most of the planting, because I’m busy with some sewing and painting jobs besides the paint store job of course. Robin is paying her well. She is a wealthy child. She is saving for horse gear and she wants to have a portrait painted of her two ponies. She should have enough for most of it by the end of this planting season. Lucky girl.
Meanwhile, outside still looks like this…
Will this Winter Ever End?
March 3, 2008 at 1:38 am | In decorating, farm life | Leave a Comment 
We have been having a crazy cold never ending winter this year. We had yet another snow day for the kids yesterday. Maddie entertained herself while I put in a couple of hours at work unexpectedly. I dropped in to buy some paint for my newest job (more about that later) , and found my boss working by himself because the others were either late or having trouble driving in. Once back home I actually excercised and had a shower while Maddie helped her friend babysit for the neighbour. They brought the sweet thing over for a visit with me. Personally I think they were at their limit and needed a little back-up. Pushing the baby stroller up our hill in the snow and ice kinda knocked the life from them. They collapsed on the sofa while I made silly noises at Inez to make her smile.
I’ve started painting and decorating a customer’s kitchen. I’ve done her living room and dining room a couple of years ago and now she is ready to update her kitchen. She has a century old farmhouse that is really lovely. It will soon be a little lovelier, I hope. I will post before pictures soon, if I can remember to bring my camera next time. I have removed some of her cupboard doors to paint them here at home. I have started painting them with soft fern (2144-40)by Benjamin Moore and now she isn’t sure she wants them green. I’ll take a door over for her to see this week. Luckily, I have only done a couple so far. The whole room will be painted in oil because that was what was used originally. I like the finish on the oil paint better anyways. It won’t be fun doing the ceiling though.
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