Wow! I just accomplished the most incredible thing. I used modern day technology without the aid of a teenager. I created my own Blog. Of course, I had to find out what one was first. I read the tutorial and then with my heart beating out of my chest I, alone, created a blog. I 'm not sure what I thought might happen, but, I was afraid it would open up every porn site imaginable and put me on the child protection services radar. Well, no officers at my door yet, so let's move on.

I have created a blog site for my former Chemosabes to read, if desired, while I am on my Ocala Adventure. For those of you who have not heard I am (soonly) taking two of my horses and my new standard poodle puppy, Moose, to Ocala, Florida for three months. Why, you ask? BECAUSE IT'S COLD IN MINNESOTA! THAT'S WHY! Oh, I have so many more reasons, not better reasons, just more.

I have missed one and one half show seasons battling breast cancer. Winter is Ocala's show season, so I will be showing Tiz in dressage and maybe eventing. I need to work on the next level in the USDF Dressage Judge's Program. I was fortunate enough to continue with the USDF "L" Judge's program during my treatments and passed the final exam in August 'with Distinction.' I think the bald head and tube hanging out of my chest earned some sympathy points from the examiners! This 'distinction' part means I am now allowed to do the whole grueling thing over again and test for my 'r' judge's license. I will then be able to judge recognized dressage shows up to 2nd level.

Other goals for my stay are to test for my USEA (Eventing association) Instructor Certification Program and my USDF (Dressage association) Instructor Certification Program, redo my CPR training, get my required scores at 4th level, formalize my Chemosabe letters for use in cancer centers, design a Trista Farm Summer Camp for adult riders, write my children's "Mom, Tell me One More Story" books, retype my fathers WWII letters before the mimeograph (yes, I meant mimeograph) ink disappears, explore areas of FL for a potential winter/retirement spot for John and I, oh, AND work on my tan! Does that sound like enough?

Yeah, well, I'll start with the tan just to rub it in! I've got to go pack. More later!