Yep, that's exactly what happened. I was just lucky not to have landed on my head. Good to know I am not unique. Though, I always thought I was the only one this ever happened to...
Sorry, Lyssa. I read your post, which caused me to spontaneously giggle. I hope only your pride got hurt when you hit that's tree.
To make up you feel better, I will tell you about a little mishap I experienced during one of my very few lessons.
I got a leg up - I think that's the correct term - from one of the instructors early on in the lessons. Nothing wrong with that, right? No, of course not. Except I wasn't paying enough attention, and kept on going over the saddle and down the other side of the horse. Oops... Good thing the instructor didn't let go of me or I might have landed on my head.
Hey Val
Just noticed the newest edition to Chat Lite. I like the name, because you're right, there are lots of horse people on this site. Unfortunately, I'm not one of them. I took lessons once many, many years ago, and let's just say, it didn't go too well.
I still like horses, and think they are beautiful, but they would be happier with someone else riding them.
Good luck, and break a leg with the new thread.
One of the hardest things we will have to do is watch a beloved pet slip away. Your emotions, feelings and thoughts come through loud and clear in your carefully chosen words. You did good, Drew. In taking care of Guero, and in writing this poem.
I know I've said something about these wonderful poems, just where was that, though?
I liked them the first time, and I'm sure I said so, but just in case- Oh, wait, I'm sure I said I loved these poems. If I didn't, I must have been half asleep when I read them. Okay, my mind is shooting sparks for some odd reason, so I'm going to shut up now..
Except to say. Nicely done, as always, tim
Great chapter Carlos.
In the interest of full disclosure, I must admit to giving myself a head slap for missing a very important reference in this chapter.
CJ remarks that he does not "smoke those" (cigarettes) when asked what would be the purpose of the pocket to be sewn into all of his suit/sport coat jackets.
As I pondered whether or not he smoked cigars - I was leaning towards he has not/does not/did not/at least not yet - it finally hit me that "those" was a reference to what he did smoke. We both know what that is, right? Oh boy, I can't believe that slipped by me... Must be my innocent and nature.
As for how long it took for the light bulb to go on? I will never
Sounded good, so I googled orange, yellow and purple carrots roasted in butter sauce, and this came up. Looks tasty...
https://simplyfreshdinners.com/2015/03/roasted-tri-color-carrots.html