tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post5491633225109935995..comments2023-09-24T11:26:16.606-04:00Comments on The Middle Ages: Red Riding HoodsDeb and Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444390852070865517noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-62548878670458562022012-06-11T04:54:25.856-04:002012-06-11T04:54:25.856-04:00That's great news!
Odin seems to be very talen...That's great news!<br />Odin seems to be very talented. Hope he can make his way!Beckihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11056971028004881629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-89901127040254976272012-06-11T04:52:40.063-04:002012-06-11T04:52:40.063-04:00haha
That's so funny! :D
Red you rock!
Deb yo...haha<br />That's so funny! :D<br />Red you rock!<br /><br />Deb you look like a jockey, ready to win the race, and Red doesn't care at all. *lol*<br /><br />Ah, I love horses so much. I had riding lessons...but I haven't continued them (don't know why...).<br />But one day I will own a horse. ;)<br /><br />Sitting on a horse (if it is moving :P) is so much freedom...I miss riding.<br /><br />You guys are awesome, and great to hear your voices again. ;)Beckihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11056971028004881629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-33147172866490570132012-06-10T04:12:05.044-04:002012-06-10T04:12:05.044-04:00:D:DShalakahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00782094985343645473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-67758343545823608852012-06-09T15:51:11.571-04:002012-06-09T15:51:11.571-04:00Thank you sharing Red Mary Jo. It looks like you a...Thank you sharing Red Mary Jo. It looks like you all had a wonderful time. Well if Deb and Barb ever visit me I know what we can do for fun. I grew up on a horse farm on Long Island and have been around horses all my life even now. They are something you never quite shake and for the rest of your days your life is not complete without a horse or two in it. One of my favorite sounds is sitting at my kitchen table and hearing the horses sneeze in the pasture. Or even better hearing them munching on their grain after I've fed them in their stalls in the evening. Nothing like it!Mary Stonenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-60638120035246127122012-06-09T09:49:08.927-04:002012-06-09T09:49:08.927-04:00Absolutely, Samara, on both counts!Absolutely, Samara, on both counts!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020502430509158737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-60691418911711045992012-06-09T09:48:49.333-04:002012-06-09T09:48:49.333-04:00Becky! Thanks for sharing this story. It is so so ...Becky! Thanks for sharing this story. It is so so beautiful. I especially love that your husband was willing -- and able -- to challenge his fear of riding because he knew it was so important to you (falls off a horse can be very scary, even for a fully grown person, but for a child...). Sounds like you had an experience of a lifetime in Arizona. I would love to have a ride like that one day!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020502430509158737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-30717454004607655732012-06-09T09:42:56.426-04:002012-06-09T09:42:56.426-04:00Yes, horses are truly special beings. Red is a spe...Yes, horses are truly special beings. Red is a special of the specials!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020502430509158737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-72641781847783183322012-06-09T09:41:29.339-04:002012-06-09T09:41:29.339-04:00Jo! this is such such wonderful news!! I am so thr...Jo! this is such such wonderful news!! I am so thrilled and happy you shared this with us. Truly made my day. Odin is one of those dearhearts I've gotten attached to viscerally through his loving parent. So excited that he's found his "thing". Maybe one day we'll be working with him on stage or screen :)<br />xoBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020502430509158737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-16728216745656142392012-06-09T08:06:50.115-04:002012-06-09T08:06:50.115-04:00Looks like a wonderful day, spending time with ani...Looks like a wonderful day, spending time with animals really does soothe the soul.Samaranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-81985019239441539552012-06-09T08:01:39.660-04:002012-06-09T08:01:39.660-04:00That is fantastic, Odin sounds like a very special...That is fantastic, Odin sounds like a very special and gifted young man!Samaranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-2908769073939979642012-06-09T00:27:18.297-04:002012-06-09T00:27:18.297-04:00Whoops meant your hat Deb!Whoops meant your hat Deb!Erinhttp://awrittenexperiment.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-67859428852370030382012-06-08T23:04:47.530-04:002012-06-08T23:04:47.530-04:00This was a wonderful post that gave me some smiles...This was a wonderful post that gave me some smiles and laughter. I had a horse as a teen and will never lose my admiration for these stunning creatures.The smell of a horse barn is ranked up in my top ten.(a horse lover thing)Your words were perfectly linked to the funny videos of Red with his own personal agenda.The running commentary while filming was icing on the cake!<br /> My husband and I went for a sunset ride in Arizona last fall.He was not keen on my romantic date idea due to a fall off a horse as a young boy.Our ride changed his viewpoint and was a special evening we will treasure forever riding through the desert and up into the mountains returning to a ranch with a sunset infront of us.<br />I too loved your hat Deb! BeckyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-32812056564412062102012-06-08T21:49:27.804-04:002012-06-08T21:49:27.804-04:00Mary-Jo, you have such great taste in horses. He&...Mary-Jo, you have such great taste in horses. He's stolen a bit of my heart too!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04115352587183592646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-41933559463459886842012-06-08T21:42:54.466-04:002012-06-08T21:42:54.466-04:00For something completely unrelated, I need do some...For something completely unrelated, I need do some motherly boasting about Odin...<br /><br />For our new readers, a bit of background info. Odin, my 14-soon-to-be-15-year-old-son is autistic, and also has generalized anxiety disorder. He is finishing his elementary school career and will be moving to high school in September. <br /><br />Yesterday, we had our last PPP (Personal Program Plan - which address any sort of accommodations/modifications to curriculum/areas for further development) with Odin's classroom and resource room teacher. <br /><br />Firstly, Odin has accomplished all the goals that we set out in September - which is HUGE!!! This is the first time in all my years of doing these meetings/plans where Odin has accomplished what we set out to do! Go, Odin. <br /><br />Secondly, his teachers are currently filling out a <a href="http://www.saskcec.ca/2012/05/2012-yes-i-can-awards/" rel="nofollow">"Yes I Can"</a> nomination form. They want to nominate Odin for his excellence in the arts. He's a very talented flute player (helping his concert band win a silver award at SpringFest (a music festival put on by the provincial band association). In the Music Festival held in the city, Odin and his band mates got special mention because of how strong each player is (it's a 12 member band). <br /><br />Also, to the surprise of many in his school, Odin has shown that he is an amazing actor. His class put on a dessert theatre to help fund-raise for the Grade 8 Farewell ceremonies, and Odin stole the show!! This summer will be Odin's 6th season of volunteering at the <a href="http://www.shakespeareonthesaskatchewan.com" rel="nofollow">Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival</a>. He hands out programs, rings the 5 minute warning bell, and helps his fellow ushers clean the tent. <br /><br />I'm floored that his teachers would do this. I'm proud of what Odin has accomplished. We haven't told Odin about this yet. This would make a great surprise for Odin - should he be selected. :D But, I needed to share this with *somebody*...Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04115352587183592646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-4099704115019313212012-06-08T21:25:45.460-04:002012-06-08T21:25:45.460-04:00Lovely and hilarious! That's one stubborn and ...Lovely and hilarious! That's one stubborn and very beautiful horse! The videos made me laugh. Seems like it must have been a fun day for all three of you, or should I say four!? I haven't ridden in ages adding this to my list of things to do this summer with the family. Love Colin's fedora too, looks sweet on you Barb! I often steal my husband fedoras he's got a million hats especially for summer so he doesn't get a burn on his slightly umm how shall I say it follicly challenged head.Erinhttp://awrittenexperiment.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-60940323938077510882012-06-08T21:21:49.560-04:002012-06-08T21:21:49.560-04:00It looks like you all had so much fun!! Red's...It looks like you all had so much fun!! Red's gentle manner reminds me of a horse my friend had - PJ. PJ was part Arabian, and was the gentlest horse I've had the honor to encounter! Odin even loved him, and enjoyed the few times he went out and got to ride. My friend took her children - and let her 3 year old ride him. <br /><br />I can see why Red conquers the hearts of those around him ... :)Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04115352587183592646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-56913469460099139192012-06-08T21:06:17.863-04:002012-06-08T21:06:17.863-04:00Red is seven years old. He acted a bit like an ado...Red is seven years old. He acted a bit like an adolescent, but looked like an adult. Sound familiar???Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020502430509158737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-77100902265732974682012-06-08T21:05:40.021-04:002012-06-08T21:05:40.021-04:00Heather! Welcome. This is a lovely case of "a...Heather! Welcome. This is a lovely case of "any friend of MJ's is a friend of ours". As for the blog about the raccoon in your shed, yeah, I've had a few stories like that in my time. But those wily creatures pried their way into our attic!!!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020502430509158737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-89772978380911298602012-06-08T21:03:03.902-04:002012-06-08T21:03:03.902-04:00Soooo therapeutic! As for the fedora: you'll l...Soooo therapeutic! As for the fedora: you'll love this: you don't see it in any of these shots, but I couldn't find my own favourite straw fedora (I wore it in Costa Rica and it fits perfectly and I can't find it and I so so miss it, arggggh), so Deb lent me one of theirs. But only Colin's would fit me! So there I was in Colin's fedora all day.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020502430509158737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-63201578462153689212012-06-08T21:00:47.921-04:002012-06-08T21:00:47.921-04:00Ha! Yeah, we've had those kinds of experiences...Ha! Yeah, we've had those kinds of experiences over the years of trail riding: you kinda never know what type of horse you're gonna get -- you just have to trust that they know what they're doing!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020502430509158737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-4733694886310927842012-06-08T16:54:51.712-04:002012-06-08T16:54:51.712-04:00Love the horse. Hes so beautiful.. How old,is the ...Love the horse. Hes so beautiful.. How old,is the horse?Lyndsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08474928538640746195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-27068259642740318652012-06-08T16:38:13.208-04:002012-06-08T16:38:13.208-04:00RED!!!! I am so happy you ladies met this lovely ...RED!!!! I am so happy you ladies met this lovely boy ... and so jealous that I haven't met him yet. (Thanks for setting things up so that I won't take it personally if he won't wanna move for me!)<br /><br />Ladies, the blogs are fabulous and it's just the coolest thing to see my dear friend MJ and her Sweet Boy Red featured.<br /><br />(So ... er ... wanna do a blog about removing a raccoon from my shed?)Heather Bambrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14664469098193616703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-10001032497796134872012-06-08T16:00:05.540-04:002012-06-08T16:00:05.540-04:00Number one: LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE that Fedora...Number one: LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE that Fedora!! :D <br /><br />Maybe Red got stage fright! lol Oh my goodness I love horses. There's something therapeutic about them, isn't there? Looks like you all had fun!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785247788175367281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-72294261957563971942012-06-08T15:22:56.771-04:002012-06-08T15:22:56.771-04:00Red is very cute! I laughed when I saw the videos!...Red is very cute! I laughed when I saw the videos! It reminded me when few years back I went for a holiday with my friend to Crete and one day we went riding. The horse that my friend got was so eager to move that she could barely hold her still. Mine was luckily very easy going. (It was one of those beginner thingys so I didn't even need to know how to ride :P )Kaskuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09551403219738694648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-46979376078855089292012-06-08T14:41:51.470-04:002012-06-08T14:41:51.470-04:00Thank you, Kelly!!Thank you, Kelly!!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020502430509158737noreply@blogger.com