It's a brand new poppy, among three that popped open overnight.
They are so delicate and always gone too soon.
I'm glad that I have a generous amount of buds yet to come open.
It will be nice to enjoy two or three a day over a period of time.
We had the plumbers yesterday.
Joey and his assistant Jada from VIP Plumbing came to install a new faucet and spray hose for the kitchen sink.
The spray nozzle went bad last week, and it takes no time at all to realize how often it's used.
I thought installing it would be easy and that maybe even we could do it, but we're also of the mind that we'd rather have a professional than to go through the stress and worry that we hadn't done it right.
So, Joey and Jada came, and I was amazed at how difficult the installation turned out to be.
A hot afternoon lying on one's back inside the client's sink cupboard, trying to see in not the best light does not look like an easy job.
They got 'er done, though, and now we're able to save time with the spray nozzle again.
Joey and Jada have come a few times in the last two or three years. Yesterday we learned that Jada has completed two years of her education to become a licensed plumber.
She's impressive in that she has stuck with it and seems to enjoy the work.
We enjoy both her and her boss.
Fun people and good at what they do.
Yesterday was also trail class obstacle night at my sisters' arena.
When it was time to load CB in the trailer, he saw me and ran off trying to hide behind the shed.
It's amazing how smart and intuitive they can be. Fortunately, he didn't hide too long, and we loaded him.
As usual, Laurie rode him first, and then I climbed aboard. He was feeling pretty lazy for me with the warm temps, but we had a great time trying to remember patterns and work through tight spaces.
My sisters change the obstacle set up for each new practice. We used a pattern Barbara will use when she competes at a show in Monroe, Wash., next week.
What's nice about the practice is that it's laid back, and everyone can work at their own level. For me, walking through obstacles is just fine, while others trot or lope through the pattern.
What's really nice is the feeling of satisfaction I enjoy after each session with CB.
In addition to installing the kitchen faucet and spray nozzle, Joey and Jada spent some time petting the horses. Jada tells me she's been learning some fine points about riding.
Joey and Jada at work under the kitchen sink.
It got silly at times yesterday while the two plumbers spelled each other off.
In the top three photos below, the three sisters are working on trail obstacles: Marianne, Laurie and Barbara.
They say her name is "Chuck," short for Charlotte. She's part of the Marienau-Mitchell family.
Chuck seemed to have a great time last night and always a smile.
Below: Chuck's grandmother, Sarah Marienau Mitchell.
Bill, my sisters and I met Jane Laremore last night. She's from Bonners Ferry, and she came to watch. She says she'll come back and bring a friend.
This is so impressive, and it's hard for me to fathom that Cathy has been at this amazing project for 25 years.
Thousands of animals around the world have benefitted from the results of her vision and her hard work.
From Dr. Cathy King, who was once a member of our 4-H club:
Twenty-five
years ago, a veterinary outreach project in Mexico planted the seed for
what would become World Vets.
What began as a single effort to improve
the lives of animals and the communities who care for them has grown
into a global organization working across more than 50 countries and six
continents.
In 2006, World Vets officially became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization, strengthening our ability to expand our impact and
respond to the needs of animals around the world.
As we celebrate this
milestone anniversary, we honor the volunteers, supporters, partners,
and communities who have been part of this journey. And while we are
proud of all that has been accomplished over the past 25 years, we
remain just as inspired by the possibilities ahead.
Here’s to the next
25 years of compassion, collaboration, and creating a better future for
animals and the people who care for them.
Stay tuned as we share
stories, memories, and milestones from the past 25 years – honoring
where we started, celebrating the impact we’ve made together, and
looking ahead to all that is still to come.
If you love animals, you can always donate to this very worthy cause. Learn more at
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