Diggin' Trenches

Jimmy can't go outside in his limestone turn out until the giant pile of dirt is removed. If we remember correctly - he likes to climb up it and 'visit the neighbors'. It's been almost a week and this said dirt pile has not yet been removed, so today my job will be to start digging. I think it's something I can handle with a shovel and a wheel barrow, but I honestly don't know the last time I've used a shovel for anything other than manure or snow. So this will be interesting. OH- and it stormed last night, so the dirt is now heavy, heavy mud. Super.

I also would like to tack JC up today and put him on a line to see how he feels in the arena. The round pen will be too wet for his tootsies, so we'll go into the 'big ring' and see how he's feeling. I also plan to hack Pepe today. I'm very excited to spend all afternoon at the barn - just not excited to ride two horses AND shovel a giant pile of mud. I'm praying the mud is moved by the time I get there :-D

Actually....the more I think about it, I think I'll just sneak out while Bill is still asleep and take care of my chores. The weather is incredible right now, and I don't want to waste it!!! 74º and cloudy! BRING IT!!