Wild Turkey

no, we're not drinking. This is a wild turkey that my Redneck harvested off our land a couple of years ago. Turkey season is in spring here in Mississippi. Hubby had just gotten in from working (see paint on jeans). We heard it gobble from the yard and that's all it took for hubby to grab his shotgun and head to the woods.

Turkey's have excellent eye sight. So not only did he have to get out to where it was without being seen, he had to get close enough for a shot. Also, he got to use his calling skills in order to take the gobbler. So needless to say, my Redneck was very proud when he came home toting this big fellow. We had the spurs, beard and tail feathers mounted. I figured My Man would be extra proud to see his trophy posted on my blog too!

I hope everyone has a very good Thanksgiving today.

I'm a fatty

is what I called my husband and told him when the English riding boots I ordered finally arrived. He of course wanted to know what I was talking about. I told him the boots I had ordered came in and I could not get them zipped up. I told him because of my GIANT calves, they wouldn't fit.

He said "you're not fat, you just have muscular calves". I said that I rather not have them because the boots didn't fit. And hubby being my biggest fan, said he liked my calves.

These boots were the largest calf size available. Not only did they not fit (which they were suppose to), if they had fit then they would have been too tall for me to bend my knee.

I had to end up frantically searching the Internet to find something suitable for English. And also pay extra shipping to get them here before the 10/17/09 South MS Horse Association show. They are the ones in the bottom photo.

The woes of having an EXTRA WIDE size calf. I did have a kick box instructor tell me one time he would love to have my calves! Okay so was that a compliment? Or did he not want to look wimpier than one of his students?

Morning Fog

We live in a bottom. You know, in the bottom of where 2 hills come together. So we often get fog when nobody else does. It's cool to see it creeping across the pasture in the evening's.

Not much bothers Panama. Gray Katie and Red Katie had to make sure I wasn't a horse eating monster coming after them outta the fog.

SMHA 11/14/09

This is a picture of Jolie and I in the English Pleasure class at the 11/14/09 South MS Horse Association horse show.

This show was a double show. There were 2 judges. I entered 7 events.

English Pleasure

Hunt Seat Equitation

Halter Mares - 3 years old and above

Walk Trot - 18 and over

Sr. Western Pleasure

Ladies Western Pleasure

Horsemanship - 18 and over

The only placings we received were: 5th under Judge 2 in Halter Mares and 3rd in Sr. Western Pleasure under both Judges.

As I've said before, SMHA only places 5 places. We'll just have to work hard and keep improving before we can place higher in the classes. But as my husband always ask "did you have fun?" Yes, because when we quit having fun, we need to quit horse showing.

Kitty Man

doesn't like the camera. But, I can tell you what he likes. He loves getting into the cabinets. When you hear the doors being rattled or hear it banging close, you know that Scar is getting into the cabinets again.

Her Favorite Things

The song My favorite Things from the Sound of Music, is one of my old time favorites. When I saw Country starting at Jolie, this came to mind.

Country's My Favorite Things

Hotdogs for breakfast and hotdogs for supper;

Staring at horses and eating stuff I'm not sah-pose-ta;

Ignoring Mommy while she hollers and screams;

These are a few of my favorite things.

Barking and Barking and Barking some more;

Let me in now because I'm at the door;

Showing Mommy how smart I am, it makes her beam;

These are a few of my favorite things.

Breathing in Mommy's face with my stinky breath;

Give them darn ol cats my famous look of death;

Taking Daddy's socks off while he laughs, begs and pleads;

These are a few of my favorite things.

When there's no treats and I get mean,
When I get mad and I feel sad,
I simply remember my favorite things,
And then I don't feel so bad.

Little Green Tractor

This young lady and her horse were the other contestant in the costume contest. I really thought she would win.

They entered the ring to the song "Little Green Tractor by Jason Aldeen". The lyrics go something like "we can go slow or we can go faster". But, this little green tractor only had one speed and it was Walk. On the faster part someone hollered "go faster". The girl hollered "are you kidding, I'll stick to walking". You have to commend her little mare for even walking around with that getup on.

If I had not said I would enter, then they probably would not have had the contest. We had to wait for her dad to show up with their trailer, horse and costume. Also, the Judges were tired, hungry and ready to leave for the day.

So now, we have a year to figure out what we'll do for next year's Halloween Contest.

Belly Dancer

Go ahead and laugh. We all did. It probably wouldn't have been as unusual looking at the horse show if they had actually had our Halloween Costume Contest on Halloween. But, the show was cancelled and the contest was done at the 11/14/09 South MS Horse Association Show.

But, all in all it was worth the laugh. Why? Because we won!!! Well, there were only 2 of us in the contest. But, any way it goes we won!!! And, why is that great? Because we won $50 and a very nice bucket of Nicker Makers (horse treats).

Thank you SMHA (for the $50) - Ms. Linda, President and Ms. Melba, Vice President (who donated the prizes) and last but not least the Judges. Also, many people came up and said they loved our costume. Of course, Jolie looked fantastic. But, she would look great with a burlap bag on her back.

p.s., I rode her into the arena to be judged to traditional Belly Dancing music. I loped her in a couple of circles for the Judges, kicked her up to a gallop, stopped her and did a little arm and shoulder dance. I think every one watching got a kick out of it. And I told them, I was not getting any younger and I was gonna have all the fun I could.....

The Katies'

The Katies' are enjoying a rare day of sunshine and the green grass. They had already checked me out to be sure I didn't have a halter before they started back eating. But, it only takes a bucket to catch them anyway!

I caught Red Zilla with a goofy look on her face. Yes, we still have all kinds of bugs in November.

Cozy

Splash is all nice and cozy in this box I put under the bench. Since moving "The Mob" to the cat cage in the parking shed, she doesn't hang out there very much. She likes to stay mainly on the porch. I put her a big ol fluffy beach towel in this box and was happy when she decided to use it. Cause you know, cats don't normally do anything you want them to do!