Mom has said for a very long time that the equine related exploits of me, my dad, her dad, and my dad's dad can be very simply stated as a sickness... and I am a very sick person. Both nature and nurture are conspiring against me, and I love it. Today I was making a somewhat routine check of KSL classifieds when I spotted a drop dead gorgeous photo of a palomino gelding and my heart just throbbed. I haven't been close to a palomino since Jo died and I have really had a hard time coping with it. Well, providentially the breeding facility was located in Minersville and I could hear the roar of dad's desiel truck as he was about to set off to get hay. I jotted down the number as fast as I could and bolted out the door, waving for him to stop. He was somewhat surprised I wanted to go with him, but welcomed my company... of course I knew that once out of range of mom he would be game for what I had in mind.
So we went and looked, and they had some beautiful horses for a seal of a deal. The breeder was cutting back due to troubles with the economy. I am so glad some people can benefit from other's trials. :) Needless to say, I have a new baby!!!
We are thinking about naming him Get Smart. But we're also open to some other things if you have comments, but we're all pretty sold on that one. Anyway, I just thought you should know. :)
In't he cute?
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And he looks so much like Jo, we couldn't resist. Dad says he likes this one better because he has a longer him and steeper shoulder. He's right, and already he has a better walk than Jo... but we place the dead on a pedestal. There will never be another Jo.
Oh my gosh. Now I understand the text picture you sent me. I can't wait to talk to you about this insanity! Gotta run to a ward dinner--call you tonight.
He really is a beautiful little horse- can't wait to see him grow and it's good that you have another "baby". Oh and the name is great!
You really are sick (hey you said it first) :) I am so happy for you! Is your mom furious?
I'm not furious! I've lived with the "mentally ill" for a long time so I guess I'm use to it. Although if I don't have a lawn by the end of summer I will be furious!
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