It's only been 1 week since I last posted - much better than the previous where it took me 6 months to pull my finger out and post something. You know, its not that I didnt want to post anything, its just that time always seems to have a way of running out - and the further you get through the year the the quicker time seems to fly. You only get the time to do the things that you have to do or are work-related and the things that make you smile and make you feel happy - get lost by the wayside.
Its been another hectic week in the Robinson household - while Iam out at the office, Evan is running his jockey-empire (not really an empire, lol). He is still looking after Damien Robinson in South Australia (if you want to check out Damien's blog, please click on the following link: A Jockey's Journey), and he is also looking after Chris Pace - an apprentice in Victoria. So, his week day's are fairly full chasing rides for the boys, watching races, keeping Gallopers up to date, looking after the Massie Lodge residents and everything else that crops up during the day (lol) and he even manages to have the fire lit by the time I get home - and cook dinner!
So, by the time the weekend rolls around, we both are relieved that we can both kick back and just chill a little. Im wondering this weekend if I can drag him to the movies... LOL ... not if the boys are racing!
The winter has been cold this year with most mornings finding the mercury below 0. There have been plenty of heavy frosts (which have just about killed all of my vegetables), and most days the sun manages to come out with a very weak prescence - usually blown away by the prevailing winds that seem to come off the Arctic Caps themselves. We are both officially "OVER" winter - and we still have August to come to grips with. August, however, is usually not as bad as July (thank goodness). Both Evan and I are desperate for our break at the end of August where we will be down in South Australia and where we will be able to watch Damo ride in person.
With the days being so cold and miserable, the incentive and enthusiasm to go outside and spend time with the horses has been sadly lacking unless its feeding or doing something that needs to be done.... still I am hoping for a nice day over the weekend so that I can get outside and hang out with them as I miss just being with them.
My camera is also feeling very neglected and I'm hoping that I can rectify that. Watch this space lol
Saturday morning sees Eric coming over in the morning to Microchip Herman and Rocky - finally. I caught up with Eric during the week and he said that he has been extraordinarily busy - and the breeding season hasnt even started yet (mind you its not that far off!).
We dont have any babies due this year, and I have mixed feelings about that, still, I wasnt going to put Pip back into foal as she is retired and loving her fat life down the back paddock with Goss (who is also retired). Pix is no way near ready to be a broodmare, so we will sit this year out - as I said with mixed feelings. Mixed feelings about not having any foals as they are such funny individuals to have around but also mixed feelings about where the Queensland Racing Industry is heading. Honestly, there's not much to like about Qld Racing and especially their Executive and their policies.
Perhaps if and when AI comes in for thoroughbreds, Pip may still have another baby - indirectly -which means I would need a recip mare to carry it for her. LOL (Dont tell Evan that Iam even thinking about it!).
Harry continues to nurse his sister in their paddock - Im not concerned that he is not racing yet... but dont worry it will happen - leaving Jimmy in the paddock certainly didnt hurt him and he won 5 races!
This has turned into an epistle! Time to do some work - until next time :)
Its been another hectic week in the Robinson household - while Iam out at the office, Evan is running his jockey-empire (not really an empire, lol). He is still looking after Damien Robinson in South Australia (if you want to check out Damien's blog, please click on the following link: A Jockey's Journey), and he is also looking after Chris Pace - an apprentice in Victoria. So, his week day's are fairly full chasing rides for the boys, watching races, keeping Gallopers up to date, looking after the Massie Lodge residents and everything else that crops up during the day (lol) and he even manages to have the fire lit by the time I get home - and cook dinner!
So, by the time the weekend rolls around, we both are relieved that we can both kick back and just chill a little. Im wondering this weekend if I can drag him to the movies... LOL ... not if the boys are racing!
The winter has been cold this year with most mornings finding the mercury below 0. There have been plenty of heavy frosts (which have just about killed all of my vegetables), and most days the sun manages to come out with a very weak prescence - usually blown away by the prevailing winds that seem to come off the Arctic Caps themselves. We are both officially "OVER" winter - and we still have August to come to grips with. August, however, is usually not as bad as July (thank goodness). Both Evan and I are desperate for our break at the end of August where we will be down in South Australia and where we will be able to watch Damo ride in person.
With the days being so cold and miserable, the incentive and enthusiasm to go outside and spend time with the horses has been sadly lacking unless its feeding or doing something that needs to be done.... still I am hoping for a nice day over the weekend so that I can get outside and hang out with them as I miss just being with them.
My camera is also feeling very neglected and I'm hoping that I can rectify that. Watch this space lol
Saturday morning sees Eric coming over in the morning to Microchip Herman and Rocky - finally. I caught up with Eric during the week and he said that he has been extraordinarily busy - and the breeding season hasnt even started yet (mind you its not that far off!).
We dont have any babies due this year, and I have mixed feelings about that, still, I wasnt going to put Pip back into foal as she is retired and loving her fat life down the back paddock with Goss (who is also retired). Pix is no way near ready to be a broodmare, so we will sit this year out - as I said with mixed feelings. Mixed feelings about not having any foals as they are such funny individuals to have around but also mixed feelings about where the Queensland Racing Industry is heading. Honestly, there's not much to like about Qld Racing and especially their Executive and their policies.
Perhaps if and when AI comes in for thoroughbreds, Pip may still have another baby - indirectly -which means I would need a recip mare to carry it for her. LOL (Dont tell Evan that Iam even thinking about it!).
Harry continues to nurse his sister in their paddock - Im not concerned that he is not racing yet... but dont worry it will happen - leaving Jimmy in the paddock certainly didnt hurt him and he won 5 races!
This has turned into an epistle! Time to do some work - until next time :)
