Welcome to Fern Valley

Here in central Alberta prime farm country,my husband Martin and I work together raising beef cattle and Appaloosa horses. Fern valley appaloosas have long been known for their quality of temperament conformation and color.I have recently rediscovered a love of writing and have published 2 collections of poetry. "Telling Tails" and Tails Trails and Campfire stories" . I look forward to a future spreading my wings as an author and as a horse woman .

Sunday 28 October 2012

Stealing away

Had a busy weekend here , bringing the cows and horses to winter quarters. Cleaning Harleys stall and schmoozing with him
Then today , had  the horses trimmed, wet pretty well except as were were inside the horse were a little antsy and Johnny lost his manners entirely over his  left hind. He is such a sweet horse but every now and then ...
Had a little "come to the faith" meeting with Charlie and all  was resolved . 
Spent time also gathering up clean clothes  for a little getaway Martin and I are taking .
Heading to Vancouver for a couple days where I will be attending the Barbara Streisand concert. Surprised??? 
Well I describe my  musical taste as eclectic. Quite simply if I like it I listen to it . I like George Strait , and George Thorogood  , Tom Jones and Tom Petty , Bon Jovi and Broadway and on it goes  . And this is a  once in a lifetime chance , so I took it ! 
Will have a proper post soon but meanwhile I leave you with the wish  for you all to stay safe and warm.
And while we steal away a picture of me stealing a kiss from Harley 

16 comments:

Cheyenne said...

That photo melts my heart!

I'm so pumped about your getaway! sounds so great! Yes, I think that is exactly how it should be---if you like it--you listen to it. I think once in a lifetime is an understatement...and I hope you just enjoy having a little down time.

In your words---stay safe!

kden said...

My musical taste is very eclectic too, from Alice Cooper to Frank Sinatra! Never saw that coming didja? Have a wonderful time.

Reddunappy said...

Great pic.
You enjoy that concert!! Who knows how much longer she will perform!!

My husband has a very eclectic collection of music!
Me I like what I like but I dont collect it like he does LOL
80's rock and country music.

aurora said...

Sweet Harley. Love it, have a blast!

Crystal said...

That would be a pretty cool concert even though she is not my favorite I would sure go if I had a chance. Have fun, I cant wait to hear about it!

And Harley he sure is a sweetie :)

Christmas-etc... said...

Great Picture, thanks!!
Have a lovely time in Vancouver! B.S... she's one of the best!
Blessings!
Ann
PS Be sure to enter my BOOK GIVE-A-WAY when you return!

Janice said...

Hey woman have fun. Your taste in music is very similiar to mine. Loved your memories post too, those cameras are very cool ....but that chair is fantastic!!!!!!!

GoLightly said...

Have a wonderful time!
Barbra spells her name differently, and don't get it wrong, she's quite the diva.
Amazing talent!

Hope you get some real R&R, you and Martin sure deserve it!

Johnny and his left hind have some history.
Maybe he was just embarrassed;)
kisses and scritches to all!

Nicole said...

Awe, I stole horsie kisses this weekend too! aren't they the best!

WishIHadAHorsey said...

Have a great time!

C-ingspots said...

Hope you enjoy your getaway...sounds like fun! Barbara Streisand huh? Well, who am I to talk - I have a fairly varied musical repertoire myself. :)

Starmyri Appaloosas Blog said...

Enjoy your getaway with hubby! Barbra Striesand concert - wowsers you is a lucky girl! Can't wait to hear about it.

Paint Girl said...

Have a great getaway! I am sure we all have various music choices! I listen to pretty much anything and everything!! Can't wait to hear all about the concert!!

Sherry Sikstrom said...

Good Point GL, about the spelling (my bad) and Johnnys left hind leg, you may be onto something there ...

Sherry Sikstrom said...

and btw, the concert was amazing we were row 20 ON THE FLOOOR!!! and were treated to several special guest singers including her SON!!!!and her sister! What a night

Ami said...

aww harley is a cutie... I listen to anything and everything, too, except screamy sopranos and rap... remember, you can't have crap without rap... haha