And the Horse You Rode in On
By Laurie | August 20, 2008
Oh lawdy lawdy. Well I’m almost laughing about yesterday. I’m not quite there yet, but as an outsider looking in I can see where that little adventure could have been somewhat funny to watch.
Unfortunately, I’m a sick puppy who tends to laugh at others’ misfortune. As I teach the children, you always have to make sure no one is hurt first – because indeed that would not be funny. However if no one is hurt, I have this involuntary reflex that causes me to laugh when others fall down (or perhaps nearly get reared by a horse, etc.) BTW, my daughter told me that since old boy Mystic was lifting his front legs off the ground, he was “rearing up” and not bucking, as I earlier reported.
My youngest daughter told me that when she looked my way all she could see was me riding a mechanical bull. Had I known that image was the photo finish I was displaying I would have lifted one hand above my head, slapped on my chaps and yelled “Yeeeha” followed by “Get a dog… little longie.”
But what is not funny (okay, maybe it is a little) was my inability to get out of bed this morning. Woo doggies, I felt like I was run over by a truck. This forty-something mamma felt about 80 years old – and I venture to say I sounded like it too. Ooh, ahh, err, creek, rattle, crack and pop finished off by moan. My knees hurt like a big dog.
I don’t know if the stirrups weren’t quite right or if I didn’t have my feet positioned correctly or what but it feels like they were in vice grips all night long. And my ’sit bones’ well those took a lickin’ too. Okay perhaps poor choice of words there (I wish!) No they took a beating, how’s that?
So when people joke having a wild rendezvous’ the night before and they’re walking like they just got off a horse. Well, let’s just say that brings new meaning to the tongue and cheek phrase now. Can you say “walk gingerly”? Wowsa.
The outpouring of love and concern over this little mishap has been touching. My favorite cousin, Mark wanted to know if the horse was alright and when we could look for this prize winning episode on YouTube. There’s a reason relatives should live all the way across country! (Love you too, MB! LOL)
My buddy, Tara, said she was ROFLHAO. How special. And another dear friend said it was funny… but then quickly followed up with “but scary” (Thanks Michele, you’re a true pal).
No worries, it’s all good. I’m glad for the opportunity to create memories for my not yet born grandchildren some day (Note to DDs: grandchildren not to be born for a long, long, long time – got it?)
As I’ve always said, I take my business seriously; I take my responsibility to raise my girls seriously – but I definitely don’t take my self too seriously!
Next time I think I’ll stick to riding the Penny Horse at Meijer! (If you’re not familiar with the Meijer Penny Horse, check it out here.)
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The Infamous Trail Ride
By Laurie | August 19, 2008
The girls had been after me all summer to take them on a horse trail ride. DD1 takes lessons and is very comfortable on a horse. I haven’t been on a horse - unless you can count one trail ride 6+ years ago. But I am clearly a novice with no understanding of the animal or of commands. DD2, my little one, had some experience for the first time this summer, but hardly enough for someone her age to comprehend or master.
We brought our own bike helmets - the guide and the other two trailers - an 8 yo and a 20 something girl did not wear head gear. So the line up .. Guide, girl, woman, DD1, DD2 and me in the rear - the only one who’d not ridden before was the farthest away from the guide. I was given no instructions on what to do or what to look for.
My horse started bucking me off and I had no clue what to do. I yelped/screamed which made matters worse. Turns out Mystic had a horsefly on his ass. Course I didn’t know that; I didn’t know to look for that and since I was riding caboose, there was no one behind me to tell me that. So finally we get that under control but I’m still not liking the ride much because now I’m trying to spend half the ride looking behind me to ensure he doesn’t get another horsefly and start spazzing out again.
My knees and ass were killing me after about 45 minutes and I was not having the least bit of fun. Then in the middle of the woods with trees and mud everywhere, single file line, my horse started bucking and getting very agitated again. I freaked out. I know you’re supposed to remain calm, and the animal can tell if you’re tense, and don’t jerk and all that, but sorry I panicked. I was screaming and crying, horse is going crazy and from out in the back I see a FLASH of white and it’s DD2 on her horse that’s out of control and now cantering at what appeared 100 mph. I was still trying to get off my horse that was flailing all over. Meanwhile DD2 was going out of control about to be thrown airborne and hit a tree at any second. It’s safe to say I was in full blown panic at that point - mostly I’m sure due to my inability to help my young cub and fearful I was about to witness something horrific.
The guide climbed down and tried to tie off her horse and get DD2’s horse under control which was still going farther and farther into the woods away from us. I was still screaming, guide kept telling me to get my horse under control because she needed to get “the little girl.” I’m yelling “HOW? What do I do?” It was a blur.
Finally we both were able to get off and no one was hurt. My knees buckled under me and I was shaking like I was having a dang epileptic seizure. DD2 and I finally reunited into a huge embrace, the guide called back to the stable and they recommended we “get back on the horse and ride.” Our guide was wise enough to know that at that moment that would have been a horrible idea. My horse was still flailing while being tied up, there was no way I was about to get back on that big thing.
Another employee came out to where we were in the woods and fetched the two horses while DD2 and I walked back and were mostly fine by the time we reached the stables. The staff of the ranch were all very nice about it and felt badly. But we also knew going into it that the animals can be very unpredictable and that’s why I had to sign a waiver that acknowledged death was a possibility. Yikes, I should have taken that as a sign.
They figured that my horse was bothered by the flies and me spazzing just agitated him more, and DD2’s was likely stung by a bee and took off like a bat out of hell.
Funny, when we arrived up to the barn, one of the resident dogs, a black lab, came up from behind me and popped his head through my legs. I said “Now THIS is more my speed. Giddyup!”
On the way back home we stopped at a gas station to get some beverages. The total was $6.66. I looked at the clerk kinda funny and she said, “oh oh, this isn’t going to be a good day for you!” … Ya think?
Wowee. I think I have had my fill of horses. If I ever do that again, I think I’ll do it at the circus or a petting zoo where they’re hooked up like a merry go round
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Discontinued Scentsy Scents
By Laurie | August 14, 2008
Scentsy is closing out the Spring/Summer catalog this month. Everything is 10% off. Below is a list of scents and warmers that are being discontinued as of Aug 31 (or sooner if sold out). Stock up now at http://www.incomewax.com
Also the NEW Fall/Winter Catalogs are here! You can’t order from them until 1 September 2008, however if you would like to receive one in the mail contact me with your mailing address!
Discontinued Warmers
Daisy Dance
Mediterranean
Sports Zone (sold out)
Celestial
Sunburst
Porcelain Lace
Discontinued Fragrances
Coming Home
Orange Dreamsicle
Tahiti Pear
Cranberry Bread
Sizzlin’ Coconut
Vanilla Maple Pecan
Lime Sublime
Red Delicious
Meltaway Melon
Bamboo Sugar Cane
Sage and Sweet Grass
Vanilla Oak
Red Clover Tease
Velvet Spice
Awapuhi Seaberry
Bamboo Pear
Banana Flower
Bergamot and Tarragon
Green Mango
Lavendar Vanilla
Maui Mist
Mission Fig
Seaglass
Summer Sippin’
Tamarind Apricot
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Scentsy August Specials
By Laurie | August 10, 2008
If you are interested in receiving an electronic copy of our NEW Fall/Winter 2008 catalog (you cannot order from it until 9/1/08), please let me know and I’ll get one right out; or I can add you to my mailing list to send you a hard copy once I receive my batch this week.
The following specials will be in effect right now:
1. Scent of the Month: Herb Garden - Bring the soothing, natural scent of herbs indoors with the Scent of the Month, Herb Garden. Throughout history, fragrant herbs have been used to soothe, heal, and cheer us. Herb Garden combines the finest fragrant herbs together in one cool, smooth scent. Enjoy the pleasant fragrance featured this month at a scentsational 10% discount..
2. August Product Special: 10% off Everything Sale - Get ready for Fall with a 10% off sale of Scentsy! Includes all products in the Spring/Summer 2008 Catalog.
Stop by and stock up before your favorites are gone!
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Listen to Scentsy
By Laurie | August 5, 2008
I wanted to share with you my latest project~ it’s an audio commercial for my Scentsy wickless candle business. Give a listen
It’s playing this week as a show sponsor on WAHM Talk Radio.
Pretty nifty, eh?
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