40 Things for 40

Time for another update. I have decided that some of my 31 things will not be accomplished next year. Most of them are ones involving Simon. So, after this update, I will remove the ones that will not be achieved this year and will put them on my 2013 list. 1. Pass CBT so I can ride my awesome bike Having seen that Groupon had an offer for half price CBT test, it's one that I will be keeping an eye out for again. At the very least it's another string to my bow so to speak. This is going to most likely be one for next year now though. 2. Have driving lessons & pass test Yep, well, I failed. Decided to pull into the left hand lane of a roundabout, when I was sitting in the right hand lane at the junction. Whoops. Have next one booked up, but will not be saying anything until I've passed! 3. Start riding Amber I swear this horse is physic. Whenever I think about hopping on board, she goes lame! Have had the vet out but couldn't find anything wro...

I've recently been having a play about with Serif PhotoPlus X4, and ended up with this (plus did similar with a couple of other photos too). Was quite easy to do- other than following the edges!

I had the vet up earlier to do teeth and jabs. Last time I had Simon with me, so was easy to move them round to the stable/ tie up area, but this time was on my own. So I took Amber round first, chucked her in the stable and then got Matti and Blossom together (didn't want to leave one tied up unattended). Apart from Blossom walking over my foot (ouch), that went well. Gave them a quick groom and while doing Matti, I noticed Blossom having a good old itch up the brick wall. Started on Blossom, all going well, until she decided she wanted to itch up the wall again. Only I was in between her and the wall. Apparently this makes having a scratch up the wall even more enjoyable. If you're a pony. If you're a human it's bloody painful! She did redeem herself by being very well behaved while having her teeth done properly for the first time. One cap (baby tooth) came off, but the other was a little too attached so vet left it. On the other hand the two Ginger People (as...

Blossom having an itch!

PICT0049-001 , a photo by Smart-Cookies on Flickr. Enjoying a mad five minutes!

I can't believe that Amber has been in my life for six years now, and it's been one heck of a roller coaster ride! But I've enjoyed almost every minute. Here are just a very small selection of photos to show our time together.

IMG_3582-001 , a photo by Smart-Cookies on Flickr. This is what Blossom thinks about having her muzzle put back on!

Editing one of my favourite photos

Not keen on the idea of having her muzzle put back on!

Blossom enjoying a good scratch!