tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post6105206948758610462..comments2024-03-26T05:15:39.663-07:00Comments on Equestrian Ink: Come on a Winter RideJami Davenporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05259390150273030284noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-7714587148923549852012-02-19T10:42:19.943-08:002012-02-19T10:42:19.943-08:00Thanks for the virtual trail ride. 'Winter...Thanks for the virtual trail ride. 'Winter' in CA looks a lot different than winter here in VA where there is no green except for winter wheat. <br />I've mentioned it before, but I am totally jealous of your trails!Alisonhttp://www.alisonhartbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-52332136106059022312012-02-17T06:41:44.639-08:002012-02-17T06:41:44.639-08:00Aarene--I love your shots of Fiddle's ears, to...Aarene--I love your shots of Fiddle's ears, too.<br /><br />Heidi--I, too, am afraid to ride along the side of roads, even though my horses are good with traffic. I have to cross a busy road to get to the trails in the post (its right at the end of the little road I live on, but its a straight crossing, which my nerves can stand (barely). Standing on the shoulder while the logging trucks, busses...etc whiz by at 50 miles an hour really bugs me, even though it doesn't seem to bug the horses. Anyway, I hope you have a chance to get out on the trails when your weather gets nice. Take some ear photos for the rest of us (!)Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-74694531685863009322012-02-17T05:54:18.826-08:002012-02-17T05:54:18.826-08:00It's been way too long since my last trail rid...It's been way too long since my last trail ride. I miss it! There are just way too many tractor-trailers on the road between me and the next dirt road, and we can't ride through the crop field anymore to get there. <br /><br />But this is cool. Beautiful scenery, and he has such cute ears!Heidi the Hickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00639479864903922047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-36358909740749375782012-02-16T22:56:58.748-08:002012-02-16T22:56:58.748-08:00Ahhhhhh! Thank you, Laura, I needed some "ea...Ahhhhhh! Thank you, Laura, I needed some "ear-shots"! Sunny has nice fuzzy ears, too. >g<AareneXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18072169739345465380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-8864738414461503932012-02-16T11:40:45.738-08:002012-02-16T11:40:45.738-08:00And Dreaming and Francesca--Please do take us all ...And Dreaming and Francesca--Please do take us all with you on your next trail ride. These virtual rides are great fun.Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-28738652205227033502012-02-16T11:39:41.983-08:002012-02-16T11:39:41.983-08:00Francesca--Oh yes, Margaritaville still exists! I ...Francesca--Oh yes, Margaritaville still exists! I can tell you've definitely hung out around here if you know Margaritaville. But we make much better margaritas here at my casa--trust me on that one. You will have to come visit.<br /><br />I have been told about the Post Ranch Inn, and I have actually driven up to its front gate--out of curiosity--but its a little too pricey and upscale for me. Big Sur is great fun, though.<br /><br />We're off to go ride on the beach this afternoon. Wish you could join us.Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-20658153991045100472012-02-16T11:34:27.994-08:002012-02-16T11:34:27.994-08:00Fun blog, Laura! I wrote something similar a few y...Fun blog, Laura! I wrote something similar a few years ago about a moonlight ride in Ibiza, during promo for my romantic comedy. <br /><br />I'd like to write something like this again when the weather improves around here, but I'm not sure I'll be able to take photos while riding Qrac; I'm bound to drop my phone! But then again, maybe I won't and you'll be able to admire the Swiss countryside. But I'll definitely have to wait until the weather improves as right now it might be a beautiful snowy paradise, but it's far too slippery to venture out. And when the snow melts it will be a muddy mess...but April showers bring spring flowers, and that should photograph well:) <br /><br />One day I'm going to come over to visit and go riding with you :). I want to go and stay at The Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur...but I guess I'd better seriously start saving up if I want to do that!!!!! Do you know it? Looks gorgeous. Does Margaritaville in Capitola still exist? Just wondering...fond memories!!!Francesca Prescotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18201599087106798500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-62584433419289742432012-02-16T07:31:45.617-08:002012-02-16T07:31:45.617-08:00What fun! The next time I take a trail ride, I'...What fun! The next time I take a trail ride, I'll take everyone along! The between-the-ear shots are great!Dreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02113432418609414054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-80211476697039435762012-02-16T07:30:59.134-08:002012-02-16T07:30:59.134-08:00What fun! The next time I take a trail ride, I'...What fun! The next time I take a trail ride, I'll take everyone along! The between-the-ear shots are great!Dreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02113432418609414054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-40883211252845110752012-02-16T07:30:46.332-08:002012-02-16T07:30:46.332-08:00What fun! The next time I take a trail ride, I'...What fun! The next time I take a trail ride, I'll take everyone along! The between-the-ear shots are great!Dreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02113432418609414054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-19782999204217230342012-02-16T07:30:11.557-08:002012-02-16T07:30:11.557-08:00What fun! The next time I take a trail ride, I'...What fun! The next time I take a trail ride, I'll take everyone along! The between-the-ear shots are great!Dreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02113432418609414054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-68201755307423129272012-02-16T05:25:09.545-08:002012-02-16T05:25:09.545-08:00Martine--You are in France, correct? I can't w...Martine--You are in France, correct? I can't wait to see your trail ride photos! I had a lovely time wandering through French country villages (by car, not horse, sadly) about twelve years ago and have longed to go back ever since. Thanks for the comment.Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-85380257165919084712012-02-16T01:34:23.866-08:002012-02-16T01:34:23.866-08:00Love it! Thanks for sharing! Now I can't wait...Love it! Thanks for sharing! Now I can't wait to get back in the saddle and start sharing our trail pictures as well :-)Martinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14496995504975297110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-44696843647495223652012-02-15T18:26:46.773-08:002012-02-15T18:26:46.773-08:00redhorse--I do love where I live. Thanks for appre...redhorse--I do love where I live. Thanks for appreciating the details.Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-45947775003196710672012-02-15T17:10:02.205-08:002012-02-15T17:10:02.205-08:00That sure doesn't look like the winter scenes ...That sure doesn't look like the winter scenes around me. I think I'd love it. Love the fireplace and old table as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-29102325696698459752012-02-15T13:21:44.354-08:002012-02-15T13:21:44.354-08:00Oh Linda--You have a discerning eye. That table is...Oh Linda--You have a discerning eye. That table is very unusual. My grandfather ran an army base in Papua New Guinea in WWII. The table came from some native tribesman who were still living their traditional lifestyle at that time. Its all hand carved--the wood feels like stone to the touch--very hard. I suppose it belongs in a museum, but I love it and its staying with me.<br /><br />Mikey--I like it here. But I like the desert, too. Two different kinds of beauty.<br /><br />Kate--I love the virtual trail rides others post, so thought I'd return the favor.<br /><br />White Horse Pilgrim--Yes, hikers and horsemen do use these trails. Not a lot of them, but I do see others occasionally, and I see their footprints. That particular viewpoint that I call the "Lookout" is very special. I don't know why. It has a powerful feeling when you're there. I've included it in several of my novels and it has a starring role in the one that comes out this spring (Barnstorming).Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-26028906378397040182012-02-15T12:59:28.866-08:002012-02-15T12:59:28.866-08:00That is a pretty trail. You are fortunate that it ...That is a pretty trail. You are fortunate that it hasn't been damaged by motor vehicles. It does look reasonably well used by people on foot or riding. My favourite single track trail had plenty of low branches too, however these were cut back by the authorities as they had a responsibility to maintain that section. <br /><br />Curiously I have seen a single track trail leading up to a viewpoint in dreams. (Next time I shall look out for another rider - it might be you!) There seems to be something deep and ancient in that imagery if the unconscious throws it up.whitehorsepilgrimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17336201990231834504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-25781120701286553472012-02-15T11:10:41.110-08:002012-02-15T11:10:41.110-08:00Thanks for the virtual trail ride - I love those t...Thanks for the virtual trail ride - I love those too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-25221358004024367512012-02-15T11:03:16.732-08:002012-02-15T11:03:16.732-08:00Yep, that is a paradise for sure. Beautiful trails...Yep, that is a paradise for sure. Beautiful trails and gorgeous overlook!Mikeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03574914465998507310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-89514273359730565062012-02-15T09:58:25.662-08:002012-02-15T09:58:25.662-08:00Thanks for the ride! I love in-between-the-ear ph...Thanks for the ride! I love in-between-the-ear photos, too. I used to take many...and will again soon, hopefully. The whiskey by the fire is just my sort of thing, as well. Where did you get that table??Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14303523299217618526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-15382774399338588702012-02-15T09:14:34.175-08:002012-02-15T09:14:34.175-08:00Terri--I am lucky to have these trails, I know. Co...Terri--I am lucky to have these trails, I know. Course I didn't include photos of the very narrow twisty parts where I have to duck for low (and solid) overhanging limbs and dodge tree trunks that lean into the trail on the steep sidehill. I'm just too busy there to take photos (!) So though most of the ride is easy and pleasant, there are some tricky spots. If you ever come up north, be sure and get in touch.Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-23807282780036547122012-02-15T09:09:49.905-08:002012-02-15T09:09:49.905-08:00Laura, you live in paradise! I want to come for a ...Laura, you live in paradise! I want to come for a visit and a trail ride. Maybe someday. Great post.Terri Rocovichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222380250153504890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-22729505660204086532012-02-15T08:34:18.888-08:002012-02-15T08:34:18.888-08:00Funder--Riding in the redwoods is absolutely GREAT...Funder--Riding in the redwoods is absolutely GREAT on a warm day. But riding on week days in the winter is nice because there's no one else out on the trails (almost). You could come down and ride with me once you are in the Bay Area, but I would be unable to stay within shouting distance of Dixie. Still, I could point you on some fun rides...and then we could have the glass of whisky later (after you'd waited for me to come traipsing in at my own relaxed pace). Actually, in the summer, I'd rather go for a margarita. Whisky is for winter (!)Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-41989799527191736222012-02-15T08:27:35.271-08:002012-02-15T08:27:35.271-08:00Oh, what a beautiful place you live! Great ear-sh...Oh, what a beautiful place you live! Great ear-shots. I agree, those are the best pictures. Really looking forward to riding in some redwoods this summer!Funderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06358687366401205336noreply@blogger.com