Mar 28, 2010

Pictures from Jack's Day




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Second video of Jack and Joan.
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JACK'S BUCKETLIST


Well, we've been able to fullfill someone's bucketlist wish here at Peetree Stables. There is an elderly couple in our neighbourhood - Jack and Joan. Jack is 80, Joan is 76. Both are getting fairly feeble but still have lots of spunk. It's a matter of the mind is willing but the body is weak. Fronie brought them to my attention as they are the parents of one of her friends. Jack was always involved with horses. Used them for transportation, hauling wood and working in the garden. Whenever Fronie talked about Skipper and that we were using him in cart, Jack's eyes would light up. He always said that he wished he could go for one more cart ride before he died. So we made his wish come true. On Saturday 20 March 2010 Jack, Joan and two of their daughters came over for the afternoon. What a time "he and the Missus" had! Skipper was the perfect gentleman and really listened to Jack. At first Joan was afraid of him - she hadn't been involved with the horses - too busy raising a huge family. By the end of the cart ride she was hugging him and kissing him (Skipper - not Jack). It was no easy task getting the two of them aboard the cart because their legs don't work that well anymore. Nothing a stool couldn't solve though. For that brief time that afternoon, it was like Jack and Joan were teenagers again. Talk about giggling!

We had so much fun that we had them and some other friends over for supper last night. At the end of the evening one of Jack's daughters pulled me aside and told me that Jack had just been diagnosed with cancer in most of his major organs. He goes in for a biopsy early next week. It brought me to tears, but I was comforted knowing that I had been able to fill his Bucketlist while there was still time.

PS - I don't know how to add more than one video/picture at a time so I'll post the other ones right after this one.
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Mar 22, 2010

MARY LOUS' MINNESOTA BUCKETLIST TRIP

Sorry folks if you had been trying to follow along on this trip......but I had some connection problems...you can jump into my facebook and see some of the BROADCASTS there........but today I am going to try to get the BLOG up to date.        We had one heck of a trip and I'm sure its going to take us some time to recover............

Mar 15, 2010

Mar 10, 2010

A BUCKETLIST TRIP WITH A FRIEND

Leaving Saturday morning early with Mary Lou for Minnesota USA to pick up HER NUMBER ONE on Her BUCKETLIST...........a new aluminum trailer.............I will take my laptop with us so we can document our adventure........stay tuned.........this is what its all about..........one WANT TO at a time........wooo hoooooo....when I click my heels...............

CLARKES BEACH TOUR - PART 1

OK sports fans, I have managed to get the first video uploaded onto Youtube so here it is for your viewing pleasure (I hope). Once I stopped and adjusted the camera you pretty much only see sky - clearly NOT the right adjustment. I should have left the damn thing like it was. God forbid that I actually PREVIEWED what I'd already taped before I adjusted the camera. Duh!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iREA-8XeTV0

YouTube - farawayj1's Channel

YouTube - farawayj1's Channel
WEDNESDAY MAR 10 NOT SO MUCH A BROADCAST

Mar 4, 2010

womans only retreat and horse clinic

What: Five Day “Woman’s Retreat” Horse Clinic plus, a Charity Ride for Haiti and a Two Day Symposium


Who With: Brandi Lyons, Daughter of John Lyons, World’s Most Trusted Horseman

When: June 13th to 20th 2010. The 13th is check-in day with a BBQ (for riders only), to meet Brandi and finalize the schedule. From the 14th to the 18th is the clinic. You will ride up to 6 hours a day. Hopefully, we will be having a couple of camp fires in the evenings, where you can ask questions or just talk to, Brandi. In the evening of the 18th (Friday), is the Charity Ride, with Brandi, (she will need a horse to ride). Then the 19th and 20th Brandi, will be starting an UNBROKE young horse. This is your chance to have your 3 to 4 yr. old started by one of the best horse women in all of North America.

Where: Greenwood Horse and Recreation Club, Greenwood, Nova Scotia

Contact Host: Cathy Maher, Aylesford, NS Phone: 902-341-2232 (Please leave a message if no answer, she WILL get back to you.)902 341 2232

You must be booked in for the clinic before April 15th, 2010. There are limited spaces available.

A deposit, to hold your place, will be required. Please contact Cathy Maher, at the above phone number for more information and cost.

We will be allowing Auditors (male and female), for the clinic. Please, contact Cathy Maher, for more information. There will be a question period for the Auditors, each day, following the clinic.

The clinic will focus mainly on “Fear(s)” but, Brandi, will help you with other situations, as well.



Clinic: 14th to 18th June. Starts at 8 am and finishes around 6 pm, everyday. Friday may be a sooner finish.

Charity Ride: After supper, Friday 18th. We will be drawing for gifts after the ride, donated by local businesses.

Symposium: 19th and 20th. Starts at 9 am each day.



Please Note: If we don’t get enough riders for the 5 day clinic, we will still have the 2 day Symposium but, by a John and Josh Lyons, Certified trainer instead. We could also, have the 5 day clinic by this same Certified trainer, with a minimum number of 6 riders. Our minimum for Brandi, is 15 riders and the maximum is 20 riders.

YouTube - 1155THEBUCKETLIST CAPE BRETON

YouTube - 1155THEBUCKETLIST CAPE BRETON

THURSDAY MAR 4 BROADCAST

Mar 3, 2010

TAMMY'S BUCKETLIST

OK gang, I've been racking my brain trying to figure out what I'd like to have on my bucketlist. I really and truly couldn't think of anything. I don't know if it's because I have everything that I've ever dreamed of (which isn't true) or just that I couldn't muster up any excitement about anything. But now I've figured out what I want. And you can all be part of it.

I'd LOVE to come to the Maritimes for one of the horse shows/exhibitions and have as many of the ME gang all meet up for a great time. Lots of horses and lots of laughs. So I need to know which show you'd recommend, when it is, where it is and who usually goes. Let me know so we can get the wheels in motion (and I can try to get a seat sale).

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WEDNESDAY MAR 3 BROADCAST