2022 Round Up

It has felt like another "nowt" year which in reality is absolutely ludicrous, we got married, sold two houses, bought one, moved the pony and I took on another task at work which meant lots of training and trips away.  It's certainly been a year of highs and lows, losing Craig's mum the week before we got married and his granddad the day before we moved house.  Then there was the general "meh" of catching Covid and never really feeling I've totally shrugged it off. 

We still love the house, one new cooker and one new boiler later, we even went wild yesterday and ordered a new sofa (ooo and an alarmingly expensive footstool I just threw in at the last moment).  It's been eye opening to see how quick every company is to presume you are putting everything on finance.

The world in general continues to be a little "err did that just happen?" - the Ukraine is still being invaded by Russia, the UK had three prime minsters in as many months and woman's rights are being eroded at speed in Afghanistan, the USA and Scotland. 

Horse wise, so many fabulous photos again this year including some "all grown up" shots of Campeador, Caramia and Rufina.  Highlights of the year included, Chamfron Tizona completing a very tough Man v Horse and being awarded the best turned out award.  Then crewing for Chamfron Agata de Fuego at the Scottish Endurance Championships and her gaining her Bronze Thistle final plus the trophy for the Novice 50km and Highest point novice and Chamfron Chaco playing in his first polo tournament. 

Festive Criollo (Lindsay and Tigre)

Festive walks

It's not been the nicest weather but we've been out for a few strolls, Big Saltoun Woods on Christmas Eve, a nice wee wander round the woods and past many ponds.  Apparently it is one of the last havens for red squirrels in East Lothian and it has two yew trees believed to be around 300 years old.  On Boxing day we headed down to Cove beach and as the tide was out we went and looked at the weathered limestone and sandstone rocks and caves, it was a rather raw day not helped by me having a wee paddle in a rock pool, roughly thirty seconds after I said "I'm fine, it's not slippy"!

Summer Vibes

Pitufa (aged 20), Chamfron Osito and Chamfron Perdita playing polo in Cheshire. 

Spots and Sparkly bits

I'll smile when you're funny...

Postie arrived at the door with parcels but the first thing he handed me was our wreath,
"String's broken"
"Ah ok, no worries, I'll get that sorted" 
"You mean you'll ask your husband to" (no question mark, it was a statement)
"Err no, I should manage it ALL BY MYSELF" (obviously this is accompanied by "The Look")

(Different older man...)  Has told me there is a nice big space at the end of the road where I can get the car turned (driving past the smaller space the Ignis could do the bloody Conga in, to get to it)

Sigh, when does this shit ever end...

Crochet Christmas - Roslin

Christmas is in the air...

The wreath is on the door and the pony is in the snow!  I aimed for a pony selfie but the result was "you look like a thumb" - Craig stepped in, the pony smiled, the perfect selfie was achieved...  Earlier in the year a Chamfron owner posted "my pony set up is ideal for the horses even if it is not for me" and that was an eye opener.  I loved the other liveries on the old yard and the friendships but my pony was a neurotic heap, he loves living out with his pals, he is fat and fluffy and he is happy.  Maybe I will ride him again and maybe I won't but he owes me nothing.  We went up to Humbie Church tonight, wandering round the graveyard we were met with " go in, see the Christmas lights, lock up when you leave..." so we did.

Chamfrons in December

Chamfron By Dand looking well and admiring himself.  Chamfron Bellini had a dressage outing decked in tinsel, she did win the Medium, however in the interest of full disclosure they were the only people out braving the cold!  Jessica did another fabulous festive photo shoot with Colorado (and some sheep, the sheep were awesome!) 

Tree's up

 I fear we are first in the village!