I'm pretty slack at this blogging thing, but excuse-wise, have been fairly busy the last two weeks. Have finally bought a new computer, bit scary though, it's an Apple Mac. The deal was really too good to turn down, and my Dad has been urging me to get one for about five years (he's an Apple addict at age 87!!), so I have finally acceded to his demands. The computer itself is brilliant, the only problem is I can't make it do what I want it to. LOL. Having a hell of a job connecting to the internet, I don't think our phone lines are suited to internal modems, even modern ones. There are too many electric fences around our place, we can't get JetStream, which is the broadband, our only options seem to be satellite which will cost around NZ$2,000!! I think I will stick to dial-up, I have to be able to make it work somehow without disconnecting all the fences.
The other hassle is the OS, very different from MS, which can only be good, so it is a very steep learning curve I find myself on once again.
What is it about middle-age, that we have to keep coming up with all these technological challenges? There's something about trying to keep up with your teenagers, I think. Certainly, I would be quite offended if Kara was able to figure out a technology problem before me, would sort of dent the pride a bit, I think. As for Bones, he can't even tape the National Finals Rodeo, currently being screened in NZ at ungodly hours, though he does know where the 'Play' button is!! When it comes to technology, he is severely disabled. His 'excuse' is, that if it doesn't have four legs and a tail, then he doesn't want to know about it. He is pretty supportive with my technology habits though, only a few qualms at my purchasing the new computer.
I really miss the chat sessions, can't wait to get back online properly and catch up with everybody. I enjoy reading the other THS blogs though and going into the different groups keeps me pretty much up with the play.
We have had some miserable weather here lately, nearly three inches of rain this week, helpful for the silage growing but not harvesting. I guess it means we will be cutting hay and silage right through Christmas.
I look at all you people from the northern hemisphere, shivering in snow, and I am really pleased that I live here where Christmas is a summer thing. It means we can barbeque and picnic and horse ride and hunt and do all those family things that mean so much at this time of the year. I think we would all go nuts stuck inside during the holidays because of snow or bad weather.
Kara finished school a week ago Wednesday, the horses are all being shod today, so they will really get into their work programme from now on. Two will be playing their first polo chukkas this weekend, so we are looking forward to that. Bone's horse Ice, needs a lot more work before she plays, so she will keep him busy in the next few weeks.
Daylight saving is a real joy at this time of the year; it doesn't get dark until after 8.30 pm so is great for training horses after work. Means quite late meals though, by the time I get off the horses and into the kitchen.
I can see this is turning into another epiblog, so had better cut it short and blog more often, rather than a few big ones.
My thoughts are with all my friends, especially those freezing under blankets of snow in North America, I hope the Creator is being kind to you all.
Love and blessings
SunSpiritBear