Thursday, March 27, 2014
More Hockey Writer Links
http://thehockeywriters.com/invasion-of-the-swedish-goalies-lehner-lack-and-markstrom/
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Links from The Hockey Writier
http://thehockeywriters.com/transcendent-rise-mikael-granlund/
What do you think of this article? Comments.
I think it is very good. I wonder about the Wild. We had a good team with the Stars.
What do you think of this article? Comments.
I think it is very good. I wonder about the Wild. We had a good team with the Stars.
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Pleasing People
I am a person that wants everyone to be happy and get along. I want there to be peace. But lately it seems I can't make anyone happy. Have any of you had days like that?
As a mom and wife and worker we have many people to please each day. I seem to be in the middle of my two daughters lately. Many times being unhappy with what I have done. For some reason, my son has been fine.
Then my husband. Everything is wrong there. I won't even begin with that.
At work, I have many bosses. There are the customers. Then a team leader, a key leader, a leader on duty and sometimes the store manager. All wanting things done there own way. One of them tells you to do something, then the other one comes along and wants to you to stop that, and then focus on something else.
I own a horse and board her at a facility. I have to obey the rules that the manager has in place. Yet, his staff needs to provide basic care for my horse per my instructions and the vet. I also have someone who rides my horse when she is out there. So far it has been great. But my daughter who rides the horse also isn't happy with what the leaser does.
Luckily I am close to my mom. When she is not well I take care of her and she is a great patient. I have one brother and we get along and are on the same page most of the time. Yet I still feel like I might have done something wrong. I know that I do have it better than my husband with his siblings and his mom.
I will have been out to see my horse and maybe ride her. I feel happy and relaxed but not wanting to go back home. Why? Because I will get home and everyone will have something to complain about.
There are also many days when I rather just stay in bed. How many of you ever feel like that?
And my husband wonders why I let my children know that I am looking forward to this autumn when all three are either at college or on their own with a job? Just think about it.
Have a great week and remember, just make yourself happy.
As a mom and wife and worker we have many people to please each day. I seem to be in the middle of my two daughters lately. Many times being unhappy with what I have done. For some reason, my son has been fine.
Then my husband. Everything is wrong there. I won't even begin with that.
At work, I have many bosses. There are the customers. Then a team leader, a key leader, a leader on duty and sometimes the store manager. All wanting things done there own way. One of them tells you to do something, then the other one comes along and wants to you to stop that, and then focus on something else.
I own a horse and board her at a facility. I have to obey the rules that the manager has in place. Yet, his staff needs to provide basic care for my horse per my instructions and the vet. I also have someone who rides my horse when she is out there. So far it has been great. But my daughter who rides the horse also isn't happy with what the leaser does.
Luckily I am close to my mom. When she is not well I take care of her and she is a great patient. I have one brother and we get along and are on the same page most of the time. Yet I still feel like I might have done something wrong. I know that I do have it better than my husband with his siblings and his mom.
I will have been out to see my horse and maybe ride her. I feel happy and relaxed but not wanting to go back home. Why? Because I will get home and everyone will have something to complain about.
There are also many days when I rather just stay in bed. How many of you ever feel like that?
And my husband wonders why I let my children know that I am looking forward to this autumn when all three are either at college or on their own with a job? Just think about it.
Have a great week and remember, just make yourself happy.
Sunday, March 9, 2014
Saturday, March 8, 2014
Digital Radiography–transforming your needs into premium solutions for 20 years - Philips
Digital Radiography–transforming your needs into premium solutions for 20 years - Philips
I have a friend that works at the hospital that was interviewed for this. I wonder if my husband has worked with that man. So cool.
I have a friend that works at the hospital that was interviewed for this. I wonder if my husband has worked with that man. So cool.
Friday, March 7, 2014
Orlando
I went to Florida!!!!!!! The company my husband works for was holding a company wide meeting. Actually just a bunch of seminars. It was at the Orlando World Center Marriott. I had worked enough hours during the holidays to pay for my airfare and my meals and a day at Epcot.
This place was huge. About five different restaurants, but very expensive. The first day there was great. It was warm and sunny. I just laid by the pool the whole day. The water in the pool was cold though. Of course I got sunburned. The next day was cloudy and somewhat windy. It felt cooler, but I found a pool that was somewhat heated. That night there was a thunderstorm. I stayed inside and watched the Olympics. The next was cooler and very windy. The perfect day for Epcot. Once I got there, I wished I had dressed a little warmer. That wind really made it feel colder. I enjoyed myself there since I could see what I wanted to, when I wanted to and for how long. As a mom, that is something I rarely get to do.
The last day. It is Valentines Day. The seminars are over but we are staying an extra day. We decided to go for a walk around the whole place. After that we went to the pool and just laid in the sun. My husband read a book the whole time. We had dinner at their Italian restaurant. We each got a complimentary glass of champagne with a raspberry in it and a small place of four chocolate truffles. What a night. The first time in many, many years that we have had that.
We head home the next day. At the airport there are so many travelers it was unbelievable. The reason for this was all the weather and people being stranded. We get to our gate and they were announcing that anyone could upgrade for just $100. We looked at each other and said yes. What a perfect ending to the vacation. Here are a couple of pictures.
The last day. It is Valentines Day. The seminars are over but we are staying an extra day. We decided to go for a walk around the whole place. After that we went to the pool and just laid in the sun. My husband read a book the whole time. We had dinner at their Italian restaurant. We each got a complimentary glass of champagne with a raspberry in it and a small place of four chocolate truffles. What a night. The first time in many, many years that we have had that.
We head home the next day. At the airport there are so many travelers it was unbelievable. The reason for this was all the weather and people being stranded. We get to our gate and they were announcing that anyone could upgrade for just $100. We looked at each other and said yes. What a perfect ending to the vacation. Here are a couple of pictures.
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Our new leaser
We got a new leaser for Dinah. Yeah!!!!!!!!!! I am so happy. She is a young lady that has a full time job and comes out in the evenings. Cally rides English which is good for Dinah and her joints. Cally has had more lessons and riding time than Sally did. This has been good for Dinah. She also is taking lessons with Dee.
Cally started just when I went to Florida. It was great to have another pair of eyes and someone to give this poor horse some exercise. Our family is taking a vacation for Spring Break and it will be good to have Cally there while both K and I are gone.
Cally is asking questions when only needed and gives Dinah great care. She is confident enough with what she knows to take care of Dinah and also shows Dinah who is the leader. We are looking forward to the next months with this lady. The relationship between Cally and Dinah should be great and fun to watch. Our friendship with Sally is still there but we are experiencing some of the things that we thought we might.
Come back for more updates on Cally and Dinah.
Cally started just when I went to Florida. It was great to have another pair of eyes and someone to give this poor horse some exercise. Our family is taking a vacation for Spring Break and it will be good to have Cally there while both K and I are gone.
Cally is asking questions when only needed and gives Dinah great care. She is confident enough with what she knows to take care of Dinah and also shows Dinah who is the leader. We are looking forward to the next months with this lady. The relationship between Cally and Dinah should be great and fun to watch. Our friendship with Sally is still there but we are experiencing some of the things that we thought we might.
Come back for more updates on Cally and Dinah.
Monday, March 3, 2014
Saturday, March 1, 2014
The search process for buying a horse.
My daughter and I have searched for two horses so far. Looking back at the process we have learned a lot. We have had two past leasers look for horses also and have learned a lot from them.
Here are a few of the things we look for the and a little bit of the process.
We first look at ads on the internet, the paper, at our boarding facility or by word of mouth. Facebook is playing a bigger role in this and the paper less. Ads on Craigslist, other websites and at boarding facilities are a big one for us as we can see the picture and read the description. Word of mouth is nice, but you have to have pen and paper or else be given a flyer with the information.
K and I look at the cost first. Both times we bought we had a budget. The next thing we looked at was age. We did not want a old horse. A old horse would require more care than riding. Besides the cost, there is the question of how long before the horse will die. We also didn't want a young horse. A young horse means training. Training before we can ride. A young horse means more energy and not as calm. Since we were new to this, we wanted a horse that had been around different environments and ridden a lot. The third factor is size. Since K was young and I am a short person, a tall horse would not work for us. But, since K would grow, we didn't want a short one either.
Now, I bet some of you are thinking what about the temperament of the horse. YES. That is very important. No description or picture is going to tell us that. If the first three factors get a yes vote, we than call the owner and set a time to come meet the horse. We both also ride the horse. That is when we get a feel for the temperament and personality of the horse. If K and I still love that horse and the looks, we ride that horse again. In the mean time, we set up an appointment to have a independent vet do a pre-purchase exam.
If after all of this goes well, we offer the owner a price. We come to a agreed price and get the horse to our boarding facility.
Even after all of this, there is no guarantees that the horse will stay healthy and injury free. Also, no guarantees that the horse will act the same way, ride the same way and that a bond will form. But, hopefully by seeing the horse a couple of times, asking the owner what the horse likes and dislikes, and having a exam; you have a good starting point. We have also learned that the horse will go through a transition and its mood will change with the new place, people and herd.
K and I formed a great friendship while taking lesson with a instructor/trainer Dee. Dee has taught us so much about having horses. We are still learning every month something new. It is a fun experience. Dee taught us how to discern people's helpful ideas. What is good and makes sense we keep in our memory and what is not we discard.
We are passing this information on to other people including Sally. Some of it she has learned and kept, others she has disregarded. I know that some day here soon Dinah will no longer be with us, and want to begin this journey again of finding a new horse.
Here are a few of the things we look for the and a little bit of the process.
We first look at ads on the internet, the paper, at our boarding facility or by word of mouth. Facebook is playing a bigger role in this and the paper less. Ads on Craigslist, other websites and at boarding facilities are a big one for us as we can see the picture and read the description. Word of mouth is nice, but you have to have pen and paper or else be given a flyer with the information.
K and I look at the cost first. Both times we bought we had a budget. The next thing we looked at was age. We did not want a old horse. A old horse would require more care than riding. Besides the cost, there is the question of how long before the horse will die. We also didn't want a young horse. A young horse means training. Training before we can ride. A young horse means more energy and not as calm. Since we were new to this, we wanted a horse that had been around different environments and ridden a lot. The third factor is size. Since K was young and I am a short person, a tall horse would not work for us. But, since K would grow, we didn't want a short one either.
Now, I bet some of you are thinking what about the temperament of the horse. YES. That is very important. No description or picture is going to tell us that. If the first three factors get a yes vote, we than call the owner and set a time to come meet the horse. We both also ride the horse. That is when we get a feel for the temperament and personality of the horse. If K and I still love that horse and the looks, we ride that horse again. In the mean time, we set up an appointment to have a independent vet do a pre-purchase exam.
If after all of this goes well, we offer the owner a price. We come to a agreed price and get the horse to our boarding facility.
Even after all of this, there is no guarantees that the horse will stay healthy and injury free. Also, no guarantees that the horse will act the same way, ride the same way and that a bond will form. But, hopefully by seeing the horse a couple of times, asking the owner what the horse likes and dislikes, and having a exam; you have a good starting point. We have also learned that the horse will go through a transition and its mood will change with the new place, people and herd.
K and I formed a great friendship while taking lesson with a instructor/trainer Dee. Dee has taught us so much about having horses. We are still learning every month something new. It is a fun experience. Dee taught us how to discern people's helpful ideas. What is good and makes sense we keep in our memory and what is not we discard.
We are passing this information on to other people including Sally. Some of it she has learned and kept, others she has disregarded. I know that some day here soon Dinah will no longer be with us, and want to begin this journey again of finding a new horse.
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