heat wave begins

Good morning Monday.. Sheldon was driver this week. Diego wanted out before 8 and Britt was getting ready for work so I made a pot of coffee to get us going. She was off to meet Ty for 9. I let 3 horses out to graze the shop are then got to work painting the first coat on the 3rd set of nesting tables.

 her final color decision and first coat on

While they dried, I made a quick trip in the already 25 degree sunshine to Langdon to pick up a chest I won in the bidding wars. Sadly it was not wood as stated but she did give me a better deal.

Just over half hour I was back at the house, a few plants needed water so did that, unloaded the chest and grabbed a sandwich for lunch. The 2nd coats went on to the tables. I am liking the color choices together.

I distressed each set before 2nd cot goes on to make easier after final coat, plus it was sent to customer to understand what distressing meant

Next up was first coat on the curio cabinet, lucky they removed glass and back, sure makes it easier.

2 couriers arrived today delivering more paint goodies, can't wait to try them!

I finished up just before Sheldon pulled in. Time for a cold beer on this beauty day. Once Britt was home we ate a quick supper then went out to ride, all 3 of us ;) I trimmed Switch too and hosed her barb wire cut she got at the trainers ;(  RVT B added wound cream. She was off next to help Lynda with her geldings possible bean. Britt has all kinds of jobs as this is said to be a paying job. Sheldon had to catch some hockey before hitting the sheets before 10. This mon-fri 7-4 is a hard gig!

Shaina arrived just after 10:30 from her golf course shift, today her and Shannon collected all their tips to give to their friend Katie's Dad and little brother. They collected $600 today, well done girls, very proud of you. B got home after 11 making $50 for her independent vet care. Good job B!

lovely sunny Sunday ~ lots of pics

Sunny Sunday hooray.. But up by 8! Britt did not get home till after 2 am so she slept till after 10. It was so nice out, time to get outside.  I let the horses back out to mow by the shop then started edging the shrubs. This was after I had Sheldon sharpen the edger and we added a new handle. He also backed the slip tank into a storage spot then helped me finish a few shrubs.

Britt worked on Mr J's mats then got dressed and was off to the city to hang with Kaylin and Shaina. They got all moved over to the new house yesterday so today was unpack and clean old place. they also went out for lunch, before Kaylin was off to work.

It was now just before noon so we stopped for lunch then we off/A quick drive thru then to pick up the weed  sprayer then off to my lesson with Anna. It was another good lesson in the glorious 14 degree sunshine. Once untacked we loaded her up and headed home. It was an excited reunion with lots of running and carrying on but after 15 minutes it was back to normal.

 trainer Anna rides while I video her ride

 then my turn

 Time for a cold margarita which I put in a thermal go cup. Sheldon and I spent the next 2 hours finishing edging the trees, cleaning under evergreens while watering many. At 5 we called it quits, loaded (physically actually) the dogs into the horse trailer, grabbed a cooler and headed to the river.

What a great night!! Lots of energy was used by the 3 busy dogs, hiking and swimming and sniffing. We loaded up, again having to carry Miss Lola into the trailer while contains d in, even Coco had to ride in the back covered in wet sand. The steak supper was so good even if late at 8 but the sun was still shining! A well needed soak in the tub removed the days grime. Britt got home around 9 as we were catching up on some Quantico.

I brought in the tables, snapped some pics and posted