Meet Squall. He is a holiday Painted Pony. He joins the herd; Storm Rider and Silver Bells. Hopefully they get along.

I hate flying. Multiple lives cut short because of it. www.yahoo.com/news/us/arti...

*amused* My husband doesn't really care for some of my Ugg boots. However. He's all about "You need to be careful and take care of your riding boots!" That he bought me for Xmas.

Farm life ain't easy. I asked Kevin to hold the ladder and pray for me while I blew debris off one of the barns/stables. I survived. It looks so much better. Just gotta replace a sheet of roofing now.

I mean this is me and Kevin. Married life at 30+ years.

Let's go F1 racing for the last time in 2025!

*amused* At the casino earlier I looked like I stepped right out of a Ralph Lauren polo ad. Polo riding shirt, jeans, knee high riding boots. We scored a couple $100 on slots, grabbed lunch and are home. Neigh!

My body hurts. I'd take a pretty horse, Wolf or coyote guy to come give me a massage and hold me tonight.

38°F outside, feels like 32°F My Galileo thermometer says it is 68°F in my room. It is nice to have a heated bed.

I love these new riding boots.

I appreciate the time we get to spend with our families. I'm thankful to be home safe, in my own bed, no noise, absolute quiet, clean home, in control of the temperature of my room.

I'm very thankful for the people in my life. My husband of 20+ years. The very handsome Wolf that loves me. The friends I've met over the years. I hope you all have had a lovely Thanksgiving. I got zero idea what we are doing for Xmas.

We've spent about 10 days at my dad's ranch. Cleaning, repairing, etc. We roll for home very early in the morning. I'm looking forward to sleeping in my own bed (stall). It has been very nice to spend time with family but I'm ready to be home.

I love driving construction vehicles and big trucks. People just stay out of your way when you are bigger than them.

*ears flick* Let's go riding! I've got saddles.

It amuses me that I can lay eyes on 3 english saddles, 2 side saddles and I've yet to see a western saddle around here. Also. Being a farm pony ain't easy. My body hurts from hard labor this week.

Silence at my dad's house is often akin to seeing a unicorn. Rare or never. 99% of the time the TV is loud, never any quiet times. The ticking of the Calumet clock is zen in a way and a very relaxing change of pace.

We are blessed to have good, kind people in our lives. Our vet sent me a picture of Pistol at his new forever home. The girls at the clinic braided his mane and tail. I think he looks good and healthier.

I enjoy All Hallow's Eve and Dia De Los Muertos. It's a shame I'd likely scare the young ones answering the door as pony.

The engineer in me just loves this. :D

Let's go racing. It's fall, cool weather. It's time for some top down hot rod action. 5.5L Mercedes V-8.

Austin GP today at COTA. Let's go racing in Texas!

I saw Wolf (Khyle) today. You are such a good man, good Wolf, good friend. I love you so much buddy. Thank you for being there for me.

Yesterday afternoon, Rascal, the palomino, crossed the rainbow bridge. You led the herd at the ranch and you were mean to Pistol but you were a good boy and you will be missed. We will never forget you.

If I go missing..... My husband probably killed me for bringing a saddle or two home with me. Not sure where my mom got this but this was a Captain's saddle. Gotta find the stirrups that go with it. I've ridden with this. It is very comfy.

I think today was the first time I've ever driven the 4x4 3500HD diesel dually off the farm. Took it to pressure wash all the grime off. Nothing like putting your hoof in a big ass diesel. He'll scoot and pull a house down. I chained it to the MF tractor to tow it out the yard.

It has been challenging the last several days. It was rough seeing Pistol and Rascal leave the ranch. Today, dad wanted to visit the family cemetery. Of course we offered to drive and visit with him. I feel very fragile and broken after facing my moms headstone and wandering around the cemetery.

I felt so clever today. Got the tractor hooked up to the bushhog, pto attached. Made a pass around the pasture....Why is there smoke?!? Leaves had collected inside the engine bay or a critter had nested. Cue me running back to house for a bucket of water. LOL

Pistol and Rascal were loaded out for the journey to their new forever home. Vet picked them up around 1pm. They will stay with her a week or two before going to the sanctuary ranch. Tough day but it is the right thing. They will be pampered and fussed over.

Top down. Roll bar up. It's a pretty day for a roadster errand. 2009 SL550. Let's go racing! #Mercedes #F1

I'm not coping well. Failure is not an option and as a horse/unicorn I will do my best to help and will survive this.

*smiles* No context. When you call someone in small town Tennesse. Them: "We know your family. We will be happy to help. Just make an appt. " Sorting out legal issues

I've got to fly for work this Sun and Tues. I'm nervous. I've not flown in years and this will be my first time clearing checkpoints post surgeries and with a medical device. My husband and friend tell me to carry a cane and request handicap assistance. :P

My husband teases me about all of my Ugg boots. "We should open a store." I probably have around 15 pair of boots if you include the 3 pair of cowboy and 2 pair of motorcycle boots. :-) Not pictured: My old and very comfy riding boots which I was wearing. ^.~

I feel like a very slow, single man, pit crew. Yesterday: Kevin: "My tire pressures feel off?" Me: "I will balance them tomorrow." Minimal balance issues on the Mercedes. This is some of the best money I've ever spent on a device that lives with me in the Cadillac. I'm a very good pony.

For fucks sake. It is horrible to age and lose your memory. We are trying to get Pistol and Rascal to a new home where they can be cared for and live out their lives. My father does not remember these conversations. I'm facing the hard decision of making this happen the next time we are in TN

I love my Cadillac. I promise I'll put you In the garage the next time we get a threat of severe weather. Thank Epona, or someone of your choice, for protecting my daily driver during a nasty hail storm yesterday.

I found these today while searching for something else in our storage boxes. 1. You are an old engineer like me if you have physically used these 2. You must be an engineering geek if you know what they are

A minute or two earlier and I could have been in the middle of this. I arrived on scene mere minutes after this happened. The driver hit a water filled crash cushion, there was still water running across the road. I hope the driver is okay.

I have to fly for work from DAL to RDU and back on 10/5-10/7. This will be my first time post surgeries (3 years ago) and passing TSA checkpoints wearing a medical device. I'm nervous but I know I can do this. My approach is to be ears forward, kind, up front and alert them.

Stepped outside before sunrise. Almost no light pollution here in the country. Orion and Taurus are visible in the southern sky. I always think of my friend @muttlymusings.bsky.social when I stargaze and see Orion. ❤️

I finally pulled the trigger on retiring my Samsung Gear S3 watch. It was being flakey recently and constantly pulling up Samsung Pay. I have a new Galaxy Watch8 Classic on the way as a replacement. T-mobile offered me I couldn't refuse.

I may have to have me one of these to hang in the garage. 24" x 70" banner. Let's go racing, Cadillac F1!

*amused* I smell like Pistol. He had his head tucked under my arm while I rubbed his ears. He wanted attention and first supper. ❤️ Rascal just tolerates me touching his head and ears.

I think I would have made a good farm husband. I speak horse and I can drive a tractor/front end loader/etc. ^.~ It ain't an easy life. Just a few days of it and my body hurts.

You just cannot make up stories like this. Me: "Is there any fuel for the tractor?" Dad: ...... Find can of diesel, dump it in the tank. A few minutes later I realize there was prob water in the fuel. Me: "Y'all should appreciate that I know how to drive a tractor and clean/drain a fuel filter.

For $%^#'s sake. Pistol stepped on my Dad. We are rolling to TN on Friday to help take care of dad and the horses. Dads neighbors mom passed so we have a funeral to attend as well. They have always looked after my mom, dad and the horses. It is all very sudden and sad news.

Top down, roll bar up. 83°F out Let's go racing!

The Starbarks by my office in Austin still has creamer, sugar out to do it yourself. I like this. So many stores did away with this over the years.

I don't mind traveling for work or family. I do mind being evacuated from my hotel at 10pm. I swear Round Rock rolled every piece of fire equipment they had. I appreciate the show of force. You folks do an amazing job. I think it was a false alarm or broken window. Still, a bit sobering.