Nunsense Posted October 10, 2011 Author Posted October 10, 2011 [quote name='MaterMisericordiae' timestamp='1318211059' post='2318858'] LOL, I used to very much want to be a veterinarian. It was my dream when I was 7 years old and I was heavily pursuing it (even looking at veterinary schools and had chosen one to apply to) when God pursued me and called me to discern. So I gave up the idea. I always said as a young girl that I wanted a lot of animals. I am very fond of horses and wanted a barn so I could care for them. I also liked the idea of owning several different kinds of pets like dogs, cats, birds, etc. I love Border Collies, Golden Retrievers, and Labrador Retrievers, so having a house and barn out in the country seemed ideal so they could run around and have plenty of room. [/quote] In junior high, I wanted to be a bird doctor! That never came to pass but I did manage to surround myself with a lot of animals, and I eventually bought a horse ranch and started training horses for many years! That was fun. I loved having horses and my daughter grew up loving them too and is an excellent rider and now owns her own horse. I think loving animals actually makes people more human, if you know what I mean.
OnlySunshine Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 [quote name='nunsense' timestamp='1318212066' post='2318868'] In junior high, I wanted to be a bird doctor! That never came to pass but I did manage to surround myself with a lot of animals, and I eventually bought a horse ranch and started training horses for many years! That was fun. I loved having horses and my daughter grew up loving them too and is an excellent rider and now owns her own horse. I think loving animals actually makes people more human, if you know what I mean. [/quote] Wow, we could be sisters! I seriously love horses and dogs. I've never had a horse of my own, but I've ridden on horseback many times, mostly in the valley of the Smoky Mountain range in North Carolina. I would do it more often if I could and I considered taking horseriding lessons, but I cannot afford it. Maybe it could be on my "bucket list" of things to do should I ever get accepted to the convent.
Nunsense Posted October 10, 2011 Author Posted October 10, 2011 [quote name='MaterMisericordiae' timestamp='1318212326' post='2318871'] Wow, we could be sisters! I seriously love horses and dogs. I've never had a horse of my own, but I've ridden on horseback many times, mostly in the valley of the Smoky Mountain range in North Carolina. I would do it more often if I could and I considered taking horseriding lessons, but I cannot afford it. Maybe it could be on my "bucket list" of things to do should I ever get accepted to the convent. [/quote] We had quite a few horses and I used to rescue PMU foals so one time we had a delivery from Canada of 30 foals in the middle of the night. How they got across the border without a proper health check, I'll never know because one of them had strangles, and contaminated my own horses, who all ended up with ulcers that I had to clean out several times a day. Since it was dead winter in upstate NY, the ulcers would freeze over between cleanings and I would have to put a gloved hand into each ulcer to open them up and clean them out again! It was a long, hard winter and I nearly lost my elderly grea Arab mare! Here is a photo of a few of the horses during the spring - a much nicer time! [img]http://i860.photobucket.com/albums/ab166/nunsense/P6030108.jpg[/img]
OnlySunshine Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 (edited) [quote name='nunsense' timestamp='1318213334' post='2318884'] We had quite a few horses and I used to rescue PMU foals so one time we had a delivery from Canada of 30 foals in the middle of the night. How they got across the border without a proper health check, I'll never know because one of them had strangles, and contaminated my own horses, who all ended up with ulcers that I had to clean out several times a day. Since it was dead winter in upstate NY, the ulcers would freeze over between cleanings and I would have to put a gloved hand into each ulcer to open them up and clean them out again! It was a long, hard winter and I nearly lost my elderly grea Arab mare! Here is a photo of a few of the horses during the spring - a much nicer time! [/quote] 30 foals?!? Wow! That's quite a number. The ulcerations sound awful. I'm not sure I'd be able to see a horse in that much pain. What is your favorite kind of horse? Mine is the Quarter Horse and Paint Horse. I think the Thoroughbred and Arabian horses are incredibly beautiful, too. When I went horseback riding at a ranch, there was a beautiful Quarter/Paint Horse mix gelding named Jeb that I got to ride twice (without even asking for him). He was a gorgeous chestnut color (which is my favorite color of horse, BTW). He was so funny, though, because he reminded me of Rusty on Seinfeld who tooted a lot. The trailmaster said that he often did it and it made me and the other trailmates laugh. I got to ride him an hour each time. It was so neat being able to be in control of the reins. The first time I ever did it, I felt so comfortable on him even though the only other times I had ridden a horse was when they were attached to a carousel (not the fake type) or when an adult was holding the reins and guiding the horse. I somehow knew all the commands, too. It just felt so amesome being on top of that powerful, beautiful creature. It was like heaven for me. The other time I rode a horse that wasn't attached to a carousel was when my mom's friend's sister (who is a boarder) brought over a black Thoroughbred mare named Ruby and a little Shetland pony named Joey. Since I was too tall for Joey, I got to ride Ruby who was about 17 hands high. She was incredibly tall (even taller than Jeb who was about 16 or 15 1/2 hands high). I was about 11 or 12 when I got to ride her and it was quite the experience. A little scary, though, but so worth it! I used to have pictures online of the horseback riding when I went on the trail. I don't know where they are. I may have to scan them and upload them later. Edited October 10, 2011 by MaterMisericordiae
Nunsense Posted October 10, 2011 Author Posted October 10, 2011 [quote name='MaterMisericordiae' timestamp='1318215829' post='2318907'] 30 foals?!? Wow! That's quite a number. The ulcerations sound awful. I'm not sure I'd be able to see a horse in that much pain. What is your favorite kind of horse? Mine is the Quarter Horse and Paint Horse. I think the Thoroughbred and Arabian horses are incredibly beautiful, too. When I went horseback riding at a ranch, there was a beautiful Quarter/Paint Horse mix gelding named Jeb that I got to ride twice (without even asking for him). He was a gorgeous chestnut color (which is my favorite color of horse, BTW). He was so funny, though, because he reminded me of Rusty on Seinfeld who tooted a lot. The trailmaster said that he often did it and it made me and the other trailmates laugh. I got to ride him an hour each time. It was so neat being able to be in control of the reins. The first time I ever did it, I felt so comfortable on him even though the only other times I had ridden a horse was when they were attached to a carousel (not the fake type) or when an adult was holding the reins and guiding the horse. I somehow knew all the commands, too. It just felt so amesome being on top of that powerful, beautiful creature. It was like heaven for me. The other time I rode a horse that wasn't attached to a carousel was when my mom's friend's sister (who is a boarder) brought over a black Thoroughbred mare named Ruby and a little Shetland pony named Joey. Since I was too tall for Joey, I got to ride Ruby who was about 17 hands high. She was incredibly tall (even taller than Jeb who was about 16 or 15 1/2 hands high). I was about 11 or 12 when I got to ride her and it was quite the experience. A little scary, though, but so worth it! I used to have pictures online of the horseback riding when I went on the trail. I don't know where they are. I may have to scan them and upload them later. [/quote] My daughter was very much into QHs and Paints, and we had a lovely paint draft cross foal - he was the one who brought the strangles to us!! He survived of course and we found a really good home for him and his owner kept sending us photos of him growing up - and being part draft, he got very big indeed! We also had a lovely buckskin QH that ended up being sold to a lady who loved to ride in parades, so that mare turned into quite a good parade horse! My own personal favorites though are Arabs (so intelligent, but very hot to handle) and TBs (another hot horse). I worked with Morgans for awhile and they are really lovely, one of the Morgan stallions I started under saddle was a big baby when he was working.. he knew the difference between working time and breeding time by the halter I used on him - the 'smelly' one (it smelled of mares in season), would alert him that he was going to woo a lady, but the regular one with no smell let him know that we were going to ride - and no funny business! I do love stallions because they are so playful but have always had mares to ride - moody things they can be but they have personality. My daughter prefers geldings because they don't play up and they aren't moody! When I first went into Carmel I thought I would miss horses the most, but really, I am okay about all that now. I still love them, but I guess I've moved on or something.
OnlySunshine Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 (edited) [quote name='nunsense' timestamp='1318217549' post='2318923'] My daughter was very much into QHs and Paints, and we had a lovely paint draft cross foal - he was the one who brought the strangles to us!! He survived of course and we found a really good home for him and his owner kept sending us photos of him growing up - and being part draft, he got very big indeed! We also had a lovely buckskin QH that ended up being sold to a lady who loved to ride in parades, so that mare turned into quite a good parade horse! My own personal favorites though are Arabs (so intelligent, but very hot to handle) and TBs (another hot horse). I worked with Morgans for awhile and they are really lovely, one of the Morgan stallions I started under saddle was a big baby when he was working.. he knew the difference between working time and breeding time by the halter I used on him - the 'smelly' one (it smelled of mares in season), would alert him that he was going to woo a lady, but the regular one with no smell let him know that we were going to ride - and no funny business! I do love stallions because they are so playful but have always had mares to ride - moody things they can be but they have personality. My daughter prefers geldings because they don't play up and they aren't moody! When I first went into Carmel I thought I would miss horses the most, but really, I am okay about all that now. I still love them, but I guess I've moved on or something. [/quote] I grew up surrounded by horse trinkets and books. My aunt bought me this Horse book with all the different breeds and how to care for them when I was 7 years old. I still have it, too. When I was a toddler, I used to have one of those hobby horses in my room that was spring-attached to a frame. I was sad when we got rid of it, but I outgrew it. I also used to collect those large plastic Mattel horses for Barbie dolls and I was more interested in playing with them than I was with Barbies. My uncle gave me a musical carousel horse when I was little. It was right after my school got rid of my favorite horse swings and replaced them with regular swings. I was very attached to one in particular named Feather. It was a light, buttery yellow horse swing. I loved recess because of that swing. Because I liked horses so much, my mom decided to stencil a border around my wall that was of carousel horses in our old house. Oh! And I LOVED watching "Black Beauty" (1994) when I was little. I got the movie on my 11th birthday. Edited October 10, 2011 by MaterMisericordiae
OnlySunshine Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 (edited) This is like the hobby horse I used to have: [img]http://www.respectthebox.com/images/HobbyHorse.jpg[/img] And this is like the horse swing at my elementary school (except they were much prettier; these look spray painted): [img]http://farm1.static.flickr.com/61/183624567_f174ef4d40.jpg[/img] Edited October 10, 2011 by MaterMisericordiae
Nunsense Posted October 10, 2011 Author Posted October 10, 2011 [quote name='MaterMisericordiae' timestamp='1318219763' post='2318931'] I grew up surrounded by horse trinkets and books. My aunt bought me this Horse book with all the different breeds and how to care for them when I was 7 years old. I still have it, too. When I was a toddler, I used to have one of those hobby horses in my room that was spring-attached to a frame. I was sad when we got rid of it, but I outgrew it. I also used to collect those large plastic Mattel horses for Barbie dolls and I was more interested in playing with them than I was with Barbies. My uncle gave me a musical carousel horse when I was little. It was right after my school got rid of my favorite horse swings and replaced them with regular swings. I was very attached to one in particular named Feather. It was a light, buttery yellow horse swing. I loved recess because of that swing. Because I liked horses so much, my mom decided to stencil a border around my wall that was of carousel horses in our old house. Oh! And I LOVED watching "Black Beauty" (1994) when I was little. I got the movie on my 11th birthday. [/quote] I think most little girls are in love with horses. Some are blessed to be able to have them This is my daughter at age 12 with her first horse, an Arab mare named Zamora. Zammie wasn't broken to saddle when we got her, so I let my daughter help me do it, and she was great at lunging and ground work and even better when it was time to back her - so brave! And now she is a barrel racer, and was even riding while she was pregnant with her son! [img]http://i860.photobucket.com/albums/ab166/nunsense/PHOTO63.jpg[/img] [img]http://i860.photobucket.com/albums/ab166/nunsense/SHELLYLUNGEZAMIE.jpg[/img] [img]http://i860.photobucket.com/albums/ab166/nunsense/SHELLYRIDEZAMIE.jpg[/img]
Nunsense Posted October 10, 2011 Author Posted October 10, 2011 The dates for the visit are set now. Mother Abbess said that I could be a guest for a couple of days and then if we are all in agreement, I could do a live-in for the rest of the two weeks. She did say I could come back anytime after May for another visit if I wanted to, but we will see what develops from the first visit. Keep praying that all goes well. I need to get onto flight bookings and arrange time off work etc. Thank you all very much
faithcecelia Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 Thats really good news. Keeping you in prayer
Nunsense Posted October 10, 2011 Author Posted October 10, 2011 Okay - I found a pretty good fare on Emirates airlines for around $2100 and it goes from Melbourne to Dubai and then straight to Birmingham - we avoid London all together! I like that, closer to Colwich (and Wolverhampton if I want to stop by and pay a visit) and I flew Emirates when I came back here last time - they are a great airline! The only drawback is my return flight to Melbourne gets into the airport at 2.05am ! That's okay because the shuttle bus to the city operates 24/7 - I just know how tired I will be, and I don't want to ask my sister to pick me up because she works during the week and it is a long drive to the airport - and at 2am! But there is a small inconvenience for a good fare and direct flight to the Midlands. Anyway, the fare looks do-able so with the next two paychecks I should be able to book online. Now pray that this boss doesn't fire me for 'discerning religious life' - been through that once before - don't need it again
HopefulBride Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 [quote name='nunsense' timestamp='1318249964' post='2319035'] Okay - I found a pretty good fare on Emirates airlines for around $2100 and it goes from Melbourne to Dubai and then straight to Birmingham - we avoid London all together! I like that, closer to Colwich (and Wolverhampton if I want to stop by and pay a visit) and I flew Emirates when I came back here last time - they are a great airline! The only drawback is my return flight to Melbourne gets into the airport at 2.05am ! That's okay because the shuttle bus to the city operates 24/7 - I just know how tired I will be, and I don't want to ask my sister to pick me up because she works during the week and it is a long drive to the airport - and at 2am! But there is a small inconvenience for a good fare and direct flight to the Midlands. Anyway, the fare looks do-able so with the next two paychecks I should be able to book online. Now pray that this boss doesn't fire me for 'discerning religious life' - been through that once before - don't need it again [/quote] This is wonderful news; glad you were able to get reasonable fare. Prayers for you!!
Nunsense Posted October 10, 2011 Author Posted October 10, 2011 Thanks everyone but don't stop praying - there is many a slip twixt the cup and the lip!
Feankie Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 That's what napkins are for Seriously, that's wonderful news! God DOES work in mysterious ways......
Nunsense Posted October 10, 2011 Author Posted October 10, 2011 [quote name='Francis Clare' timestamp='1318255977' post='2319080'] That's what napkins are for Seriously, that's wonderful news! God DOES work in mysterious ways...... [/quote] Did you know that 'napkins' in Australia means 'diapers' For what the Yanks call napkins, we use the word 'serviettes' ! I kid you not!!!
LaPetiteSoeur Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 Serviettes is French for what americans call napkins! I love how there is so many differences within the same language! Continued prayers for you, nunsense!
bernadette d Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 [quote name='nunsense' timestamp='1318252499' post='2319044'] Thanks everyone but don't stop praying - there is many a slip twixt the cup and the lip! [/quote] Wonderful!
Mary's Margaret Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 Wonderful news, Nunsense. My prayers are with you and just to add to the confusion: in Canada, napkins and serviettes serve the same function, but napkins are linen and serviettes are paper.
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