Falabella Friday @ TDD - C&C

[trissie]

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[trissie]

The Falabella is an Argentine breed of small horse. It is among the smallest of horse breeds, with a height at the withers in the range 63–86 cm (25–34 in).

The horses of South America descend from Andalusian and other Iberian stock brought to the Western Hemisphere by the Spanish. In the southern part of the continent, significant numbers of these horses developed within geographically isolated conditions and by the mid-nineteenth century there were some small, inbred animals in the herds of Mapuche of southern Buenos Aires province in Olavarría, Argentina. The Falabella was originally developed in Argentina from local horses of Criollo stock, beginning in 1868 with the breeding program of Patrick Newtall. When Newtall died, the herd and breeding methods were passed to his son-in-law, Juan Falabella. He added additional bloodlines, including the Welsh Pony, Shetland pony, and small Thoroughbreds. With considerable inbreeding, he was able to gain consistently small size within the herd.

Beginning in the 1940s, a descendant, Julio C. Falabella, created a formal breed registry, the Establecimientos Falabella, now the Asociación de Criadores de Caballos Falabella (Falabella Horse Breeders Association), and worked to standardize the breed to reach a consistent height, first achieving an average size of under 100 cm (40 in) Later breeders developed the modern standard, a horse breed that averaged approximately 76 cm (30 in) in height.

The height of a fully-grown Falabella varies between 71 and 86 cm (28 and 34 in). Falabella foals are very small, standing around 30 to 56 cm (12 to 22 in) tall at birth, and maturing to their adult height by the age of three.

The Falabella has the proportions of a horse, with conformation similar to that of a Thoroughbred or Arab. The body is small and compact, with a sleek coat and a slim frame.

Bay, brown and black are the most common colors; pinto, palomino and spotted coats are less common.

[Bama]

Good morning!

Have a good day, trissie! Are you working from home today?

[trissie]

Happy Friday!

Oh, hi there, Bama, you saved me from looking up a SHEM! Yes, working from home, and are you getting ready to go to bed?

I made it till the end of the work week! Very busy, and it doesn't look like it's going to slow down any time soon. Oh well, one thing at a time! The weather has taken a turn for worse, the high today will be 8C (46F) and we've had overnight frost. Such a change from the 18C (64F) we had earlier this week! DBD is coming home today, sometimes after lunch, so it's the quiet before storm The goal for today is clean downstairs, get some yardwork done, and also deal with some paperwork. My taxes are due end of April and I haven't even touched them, and I need to start planning our anniversary and some other stuff.

TaDas
- breakfast and coffee
- dressed to shoes
- snacks for all kids
- all kids off the door
- internet time

ToDos
- morning routine
- 45 on cleaning / pick up
- get started on work

Braindump
work
- BoD excerpts
- BoD invitation / save the date
- SB materials
- O-report revisions
- update template GDPR affidavit
- BoD task status update + reminders
- prepare/schedule 2 compliance controls - legal + UW
- new documentation by RL - sign off
routines
- midday routine
- afternoon routine
- evening routine
food
- dinner
- bake something sweet
organization
- pick up DBD after her trip
- update land contract
- home insurance!!!
- email to DBD's teacher
- email to DS14's teacher
- 15 on filing
- 15 on anniversary planning
- homework and backpacks
- plan for March & April
- get started on taxes
cleaning
- clean living room
- clean downstairs bathroom and hallways
- clean office
- mop kitchen
- clean out / reorganize attic
- spiff up DBD's room
- spiff up twins' room
- spiff up DS1's room
- spiff up master bedroom
- spiff up master bathroom
laundry
- load of lights
- load of colors
- ironing
- folding
- mending
- laundry put away
garden and outside - weekend
- start seeds
- prune fruit trees
- prune roses
- pick up - front garden / porch
- pick up - backyards
- start cleaning out the carpool
- seeding plan for veggie garden
- sow seeds in veggie garden
- install green house
- fertilize roses
- fertilize fruit trees and bushes
- fertilize conifers
me time
- 15 of exercise
- Bible study
- reading

[Kittykatt]

Good morning Trissie and Bama!

Thank you for starting us off, Trissie. Our weather has turned colder too, I think it's probably just the "Blackthorn winter" and should warm up again soon.

Bama, those "visitors" sounded creepy. My immediate thoughts were, possibly just a couple who "want to be alone", or some sort of dealing. Oh, and my DH often doesn't look at his messages either!

Dogged, I'm sure your bread will still be delicious, with all those yummy ingredients!

Another early wake up call from Matilda - even earlier today - but I made her wait until the alarm went off before giving her something to eat. Otherwise we're going to be having midnight snacks! Having gratefully and enthusiastically received her breakfast, she is now ignoring.me. Note to self - try giving her a little extra in her bowl at bedtime. If she is genuinely hungry, then this should solve the problem. I can always cut her daytime food down a little so she doesn't gain weight.

Today I have a free Friday . I would like to get out into my garden, but the weather isn't looking very promising. However, there's still plenty to do inside!

[Kittykatt]

Today's list:

Cuddles on the bed with Matilda, Jude and Freddie
QT
Physio exercises
Up, shower, personal care and dress
All cats fed
Take Freddie out? ( If he wants to go!)
Breakfast and meds /supplements -me
Rubbish down to bins
Go for my walk
Run hoover round downstairs?
Quick dust sitting room?
Garden time - can I feed pots? A little deadheading?
Lunch
Delicate /wool wash
Clean shoes
Polish bag
Fold laundry and PA
Clean sheets and towels out of the airing cupboard
Does DH have choir practice?
Cats' supper
Our supper
Bed at a reasonable time!

Extras:
Cut nails J and M
Brush F, J and M
Flea control, F, J, M
Laxapet - Jude
Order that set of books?
Order rose?
Feed pots?
Sort out Amazon S&S
Amend those SOs and make a note of which ones I've done and the total

If it rains:
A little time in my wardrobe?
Photos?
Wrap that item I've listed on eBay
List another item?

[helia]

Bama, that sounded really creepy. Glad you're OK. You had your dogs with you, right?
trissie, I've seen those horses before but never heard of the breed. I think they're about as tall as Fable, dd27's dog. I hope you get some down time this weekend, even if you do have things to plan.

Where is Kitty?

I just spent some time messaging with AC - some payroll, some social. She's returning this afternoon. Yay!

Last night: I made pasta with tomato mushroom sauce + roasted broccoli for dinner. After dinner was cleaned up, dh and I booked tickets to Seattle next month. Then, MZ wanted our advice on a matter, so we had a spontaneous 40 minute zoom call with her.

Today, I have an EPT interview at 9. I teach my class 11-1. In the afternoon, I'll try to get in some exercise, finish GGT for payroll, and try to finish up some things that have been on my list for a while. At 6:30, dh and I are taking dd27 to the airport. I think it's her spring break and she's visiting friends either in DC or in NYC - not sure which city. Then, we'll go out on a dinner date - either back in our own city or go to a different city.

Next:
- back exercises
- s2s and self care
- squeegee and wipe down shower

Later:
- make the bed
- reclaim the kitchen
- payroll: prep for interview
- payroll: 9 - 9:20 interview
- payroll: type up notes and my referral
- payroll: prep for IW D5
- payroll: teach IW D5
- home, lunch
- some qt
- payroll: finish GGT
- exercise of some sort
- buy/ find bd card for ds
- write bd card and prep for the mail
- order wedding gift for V and J
- writing time?
- 6:30 take dd27 to airport
- dinner date with dh
- duolingo
- update health apps
- read

TaDas!
- up weighed self; still moving up
- coffee
- many many messages with AC
- email deletions _ weather website - 28 (-2.2C) now but high of 40 (4.4C) expected. Chillier - but with some sun!

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Fri 9-9:30 payroll: EPT interview/ 11-1 payroll: teach IW D5/ 6:30 take dd27 to airport/ Dinner date with dh
Sat 9 - 5K run?/ dinner: leftovers - pasta; make fresh sauce
Sun 10 church/ 3:30 - 6 CG2 @ AA/ 6 host Sunday dinner for up to 8 people

Mon 11-1 payroll: teach IW D6/ 1-1:40 instructor mtg./ write up and post summary notes
Tue KS2J get together/ 1 - payroll: EPT interview/ 6:30 host friend AA + BF-M for dinner
Wed 11-1 payroll: teach IW D7/ 1-2 CA ci mtg. with AC
Thu 4-5 work out with AS/ Maundy Thursday service?
Fri 11-1 payroll: teach IW D8 (midterm test)/ dinner date with dh?
Sat 8 - 5K run? / 5-9ish CG1 - we host?
Sun Church/ brunch with the girls?/ host EASTER meal for ____ people

MARCH Brain Dumps
This Week - House
- remake guest beds
- can I spend some time decluttering in MBR?

This Week - Deskwork
- Writing progress - wip
- order wedding gift: V + J
- email dsil M + A (mother of niece's friend - coming to stay with us for 8 weeks in the fall)
- BD card to DS

This Week - Errands
- finish getting groceries

General Brain Dump
- progress decluttering clothes - wip
- new phone eventually

[L.Ann]

Morning All! DD33’s ride didn’t show yet so we need to leave a bit early to drop her off on the way to Little Bit’s drop off.

1-drop off DD33
2-drop off Little Bit
3-pick up coffee and DD33’s dinner

4-walk

Menus
Friday-me out with friend/something for DD33
Saturday-curried chicken and roasted sweet potato jumble
Sunday-out on way home from bball


Events
Friday-Little Bit 7:50-5, Little Bit to school 9:15-11:45, dinner with friend@5:15
Saturday
Sunday-state bball championship

Weekly House Blessing-
Death book-update DD33’s pages
Phone calls- cancel eye appointment
Taxes-

Accomplishments
-stretching and knee exercises
-breakfast for dog and me
-pick up bedroom and dress
-meds and temp for DD33
-start laundry
-walk a mile
-pick up Little Bit
-breakfast for Little Bit
-fill bird feeder

[kitkat]

Good morning trissie - thanks for the start. MIni horses are so sweet:)
We all had overnight frost
Cute about midnight snacks for Matilda, Kittykatt... but not unexpected... Aren't cats nocturnal?
Bama that sounded creepy... I'd want some big dogs around me just for that..
helia did you get to jog yesterday?

I'm partially caught up on yesterday's posts...
I had a half a day with DD, then DGDs came over. Had two walks with dDog, and a gym class. Sufficiently tired by 8 pm...

Today ; lots to do, will post my list in a bit.
Plumber is coming this aft!
I'll be back.

Good morning LAnn

[Bama]

Trissie, I woke up because I got too hot under the covers so I let the dogs out. Then it takes awhile to fall back asleep.
That must be why I woke, to save you from a shem lol.

Kittykatt, hope the new plan satiates Matilda and she lets you sleep.

Helia, enjoy date night.

Hi LAnn.

Kitkat, you got a little bit of everybody yesterday. Bet you slept well last night.

Woke this morning to Beaus eye a little bloody so of course I panicked. Dh was going into town anyway so I had him take Beau to the vet. They’re there now. It’s allergies but the itching is making him scratch. She’s giving him something to help. No damage to the eye. Also getting his shots caught up. He’s due now. Poor Thumper has been howling the whole time since he left. They really are close.
I’m getting ready to go see the travel agent and find out what to do, what I’ve done, and if I’m on the right track or not.
So far I’ve done pet chores. Dh is bringing home breakfast.

The people on our driveway really bugged me. You can’t see our drive from the road. You have to go onto the neighbor’s property and be a very curious person to go further. It could be nosy teens that live around here. I don’t know our neighbors like I used to. All the originals have died off and their properties sold to people not as neighborly. They did leave and didn’t come back.

Just waiting on dh now and lurking.