tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post4136953038399091628..comments2024-01-06T11:22:03.305-08:00Comments on Equestrian Ink: In the Valley of the GodsJami Davenporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05259390150273030284noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-42139314835734772362011-05-19T14:46:01.199-07:002011-05-19T14:46:01.199-07:00Thanks for the photo tour! That's the only way...Thanks for the photo tour! That's the only way I'll get to see the Valley of the Gods!Alisonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-58112105451028660432011-05-18T07:28:11.150-07:002011-05-18T07:28:11.150-07:00Thanks Lynn, Dreaming, and Phill--I had a great tr...Thanks Lynn, Dreaming, and Phill--I had a great trip and I am happy to be home. But can you believe it? Its been raining off and on for three days. There is mud in my corrals and riding ring (yet again) and my roses, which were in full cry, as you can see in the photo, are NOT happy. So its been back to quiet days in the cabin for awhile. Which isn't bad, really.Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-56363652962801589392011-05-18T03:33:52.668-07:002011-05-18T03:33:52.668-07:00What a fantastic break you had and such a magnific...What a fantastic break you had and such a magnificent place to go. Congrats on your anniversaryPhill Clippershttp://horseclippersreview.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-42063455889225456272011-05-17T17:25:53.439-07:002011-05-17T17:25:53.439-07:00All I can say is, "WOW!"All I can say is, "WOW!"Dreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02113432418609414054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-45974161851236671912011-05-17T16:26:53.630-07:002011-05-17T16:26:53.630-07:00Thrilled to have you back Laura! Thanks for the pi...Thrilled to have you back Laura! Thanks for the pictures and the stories! I spent 15 years in AZ and some of my best riding experiences and stories come from there, including riding my just purchased gelding in a hail storm!! The desert will always be my heart's home!<br /><br />I'm okay with going away but home is where my heart is and that picture of Sunny was just so sweet. We should all be so blessed by welcoming faces when we return home. I guess that's what horses and puppies are for!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-29224132472345856472011-05-17T12:00:04.825-07:002011-05-17T12:00:04.825-07:00Shanster--That is a really insightful point. Cause...Shanster--That is a really insightful point. Cause yeah, when we were miserably wandering around in the desert, I was not a happy camper, but in retrospect its funny, and it DOES make the good times seem even more special in comparison. Would somebody please remind me of this before my next trip? Because I always forget. Memo to self--bad times are good, too(!)Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-24920185608963062812011-05-17T11:47:14.936-07:002011-05-17T11:47:14.936-07:00It sounds like a perfect get-away with your family...It sounds like a perfect get-away with your family! Lovely days with touch of harrowing adventures to give you laughter when you look back and enough so you really appreciated the good days! Thanks for posting the pix and yes, I think Sunny does look happy to see you!Shansterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04397551985965117012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-86206474151856354482011-05-17T11:27:42.849-07:002011-05-17T11:27:42.849-07:00Mikey--I figured out where you lived, but it was p...Mikey--I figured out where you lived, but it was pretty far south of where we were, so didn't try to contact you for a visit. But I thought of you when I was in Arizona. The only trouble with the summer is that when we visited this area in July (twelve years ago), it was very hot. But I guess you know all about that. Be sure and ask me if you want contact numbers, cause I still have all the notes from where we visited. Some places you needed to arrange to see.Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-9083081095221080872011-05-17T10:58:48.081-07:002011-05-17T10:58:48.081-07:00Gorgeous!!! How cool to go see all that! You'r...Gorgeous!!! How cool to go see all that! You're inspiring me. I have to find something to do with Mercy for the summer, so maybe that will be one of our "day trips". Glad you're back safe and sound!Mikeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03574914465998507310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-28340068919198733982011-05-17T10:29:58.665-07:002011-05-17T10:29:58.665-07:00Mrs Mom--I think Star looks a lot like Murphy. And...Mrs Mom--I think Star looks a lot like Murphy. And yes, my husband and I are the odd couple. He's six foot six and I'm five foot two. Funny, huh?Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-15990242069009237362011-05-17T10:22:54.269-07:002011-05-17T10:22:54.269-07:00Welcome Home Laura! That looks like it was an amaz...Welcome Home Laura! That looks like it was an amazing adventure. And I never would have guessed your husband is so tall! LOL<br /><br />Star is adorable! Aren't pups a trip? <br /><br />Nothing quite as welcoming as coming home to beautiful flowers, lovely horses and a trail ride!!Mrs. Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15269132012512166439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-84143261121116028772011-05-17T09:36:58.702-07:002011-05-17T09:36:58.702-07:00Francesca--It wasn't hot ever--high of 80 Fare...Francesca--It wasn't hot ever--high of 80 Farenheit, with a nice breeze. We did a lot of hikes that worked out great--but the one was pretty pathetic. And I, too, hate hauling horses--or driving--in a downpour. Glad you and Qrac survived.<br /><br />It was a great vacation--and yes, the little house covered in roses is one of two small houses on our property. We built them both. One house is 650 square feet, the other about 550 square feet. Its the smaller house that has the big rambling roses that you see in the photo. As for why we built two tiny houses rather than one bigger one, I guess we're just a bit eccentric. But it suits us.<br /><br />I do enjoy our trail rides on our good little horses, but I have to say that I am not in your league with the prancing black stallion doing high level dressage moves--I'm merely putzing along on my little yellow plug(!)<br /><br />Thanks for the nice comment.--LLaura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-71696750569531864892011-05-17T09:01:03.797-07:002011-05-17T09:01:03.797-07:00Hi Laura, lovely to have you back and lovely to re...Hi Laura, lovely to have you back and lovely to read all about your adventures.It sounds as though you had a wonderful time, although the hike sounds like a bit of a washout! Wasn't it really hot? Or did you go early? Driving in a sandstorm must be horrible; driving in driving rain is bad enough. It started bucketing down on Saturday while I was hauling Qrac to his new house - he's now stabled next to Kwintus, which is wonderful. But that moment when it started really raining hard was horrible because not only was the visibility mega reduced, but Qrac was freaking out in the van; I guess the rain was really hammering the roof and scaring him. Thankfully it didn't last long. But I was seriously sweating! <br /><br />I visited the Grand Canyon about three years ago, as well as Bryce Canyon, which we all found absolutely breathtaking. I loved the colours and the grandiosity of those places. Left me in awe. <br /><br />Speaking of awe, is that your house, covered in roses? It's so pretty! I love it. And how nice to get back and go for a long ride on your well-behaved contented horses. Thanks for sharing your experiences. Lovely post :)Francesca Prescotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18201599087106798500noreply@blogger.com