A definite freeze today.
For some reason, garden timing has been right on for me this year.
I've gathered the last of my cukes, tomatoes and taters and have actually started cleaning up the garden.
No bed sheets draping the garden at night this year, and I don't mind that at all cuz it's not fun removing them from the plants on frosty mornings---usually wet and smelly.
The cold-weather veggies like the chard and lettuce ought to be just fine and maybe even thrive a little longer, so I'm pleased.
Secondly, I must apologize for all the mix-ups regarding "live streaming" of the Arabian Sport Horse Nationals yesterday.
We've been accustomed in some past years to just tune in and watch. Since yesterday, however, I've learned that probably not all classes are included in live streaming, and there's a nice fee to pay to watch.
So, sorry about any inconveniences.
Laurie has herself two Top Ten placings after her first day of competition----fifth place in English dressage and ninth place in Western.
I think she's probably most pleased about that ninth place because she and Pache competed against 30-plus horses from across the nation.
And, if you can't win first place, it's really nice that a gal with a Sandpoint connection took first place in that class. Kari McClain is the daughter of Deena McFarland McClain who grew up loving horses in Sandpoint, especially down our road at the Racicot farm.
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| Kari's mom Deena is second from the left. |
So, congratulations, Kari. We are proud of you.
And, of course, congratulations to Laurie and Pache for their great start to the week of competition.
Today she competes in Training Level Open at 10:28 MDT. Good luck to Pache and Laurie.
In other news, I enjoyed seeing and almost feeling the excitement passed through Facebook and Twitter when our Cindy Wooden, Vatican Bureau chief for Catholic News Service, had the opportunity to meet Bono of the Irish band U2 fame.
Bono met with Pope Francis yesterday and later with the media.
Way to go, Cindy.
Also, in Europe, Annie has traveled from Germany to Luxembourg to Belgium and back to France today where she'll be staying for the next couple of days in Paris where she'll work remotely.
Of course, she has her Sounders scarf and has added to her collection of Sounders scarf selfies at the Rhine River.
Looks like her trip continues to be quite successful.
Also, in Europe, Annie has traveled from Germany to Luxembourg to Belgium and back to France today where she'll be staying for the next couple of days in Paris where she'll work remotely.
Of course, she has her Sounders scarf and has added to her collection of Sounders scarf selfies at the Rhine River.
Looks like her trip continues to be quite successful.
In other people news, I met and visited with a nice young lady last night while driving over to my sisters' home to feed dogs.
Turns out I taught both of her parents when they went through Sandpoint High.
I occasionally see Ali, riding up and down the road, but last night presented a perfect opportunity to actually meet her while snapping a few photos.
Ali uses her Quarter Horse mare for gaming competitions and keeps her at the stable just down the road.
We had a pleasant visit.
It continues to be pretty, and I can still hear calves bawling for their moms as I wrap this up.
Looks like another pretty day ahead.
Happy Thursday.
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| Laurie, waiting for her Western Dressage class yesterday. They went on to take ninth in a field of more than 30 entrants. |
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| Laurie and Pache placed fifth nationally in this class at yesterday's Arabian Sport Horse Nationals in Nampa, Idaho. |
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