tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post1012491332953257224..comments2024-02-29T09:31:25.294-05:00Comments on camera-obscura: breaking newsbilliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-9473942985931298122008-04-26T08:04:00.000-05:002008-04-26T08:04:00.000-05:00Thanks, Victoria... I just read that you had a fre...Thanks, Victoria... I just read that you had a fretful night, so I hope things settle down today with the girls and your weekend gets very calm.billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-51441047067595029392008-04-26T07:24:00.000-05:002008-04-26T07:24:00.000-05:00Congratulations - you and your daughter have halos...Congratulations - you and your daughter have halos over your heads! Patron saints of barn swallows- It is just a stressful time of year, even with the wonders of Spring - rescuing baby birds, being vigilant about horses eating too much grass, fighting off insects - and teeth floating is a real cause of anxiety for me too. It's not easy being the ultimate mother!Victoria Cummingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17267314663679137147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-28916972075737998602008-04-25T07:43:00.000-05:002008-04-25T07:43:00.000-05:00Arlene, I think this time it will work out - they ...Arlene, I think this time it will work out - they are still chirping away up in the nest this morning and mama bird is still working hard to feed all her hungry babes. (and I now know how much it takes to feed just 2 of them, so I admire her energy even more!)billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-4604852691952222992008-04-25T06:39:00.000-05:002008-04-25T06:39:00.000-05:00It seems as if you and your daughter are very good...It seems as if you and your daughter are very good bird vets, and that the little chirpers will pull through. I can't tell you how many "rescues" my girls have done over the years, some went on to fly away and some not. I think your little family will be alright from the sound of things. Have a song-filled day.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-28508121494481473962008-04-24T23:30:00.000-05:002008-04-24T23:30:00.000-05:00Hey, Heidi,The equine dental thing is probably the...Hey, Heidi,<BR/><BR/>The equine dental thing is probably the most stressful for me of any routine maintenance. I'm sure my own issues with dentists come into play! <BR/><BR/>It's great to hear that you're riding your 13h pony! I hope my daughter can ride hers for a long time, but it will be fun to learn to drive - I've been looking at some of the CT driving stuff and also at the driving apparel for women - wow! Could be a whole new phase of horsemanship!<BR/><BR/>Thanks re: the birds. I've gotten really attached to hearing them chirp from the nest. I hope they all make it.billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-58420461116571480472008-04-24T20:11:00.000-05:002008-04-24T20:11:00.000-05:00You've been busy!Just catching up... I've got the ...You've been busy!<BR/><BR/>Just catching up... I've got the annual vet check coming up to, incl. teeth floating, which believe it or not, in a life of horse ownership, I've never gotten done. OOhh boy...<BR/><BR/>And happy birthday, Pony! I love ponies. One of the mares I ride is a 13 h pinto, and she has enough personality for a work horse! Your guy is gorgeous, definitely a keeper. We too plan to harness train our mare, knowing that some day our kids will outgrow her. She's only 14h. Their daddy is 6' tall. Both kids are hovering around 5' now, at 13 and 11. I plan to ride the mare for years, since I'm not getting any bigger, but it'll be a nice way for the rest of the family to enjoy her.<BR/><BR/>I hope your birds pull through. We had barn swallows in Dad's barn for the last two summers, and they are a lovely presence in the barn.Heidi the Hickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00639479864903922047noreply@blogger.com