It was a gorgeous day here in the city of Love and Land. We finished off week 6....yes week 6 (holy s#%t eh) with Pathology. We had a bit of class room stuff then back out to the dude ranch to observe some horses. Pretty nice group picture if I don't say so myself.
A couple of girls from the apartments met up at the pool and hot tub for a late night swim. I introduced everyone to a game of S.K.U.N.K, my peeps back home know about this. Basically you throw a ball to each other and if you miss it or throw it to where the recipient can't catch it, you get a letter. Once all your letters are used up you're out. S.K.U.N.K seemed a bit short so instead we played a game of P.A.R.O.T.I.D.O.A.U.R.I.C.U.L.A.R.I.S. (it's the muscle that controls the ear of a horse). This round took a bit longer, but I think Harline would be proud. Kimi won by the way. Here we are soaking in the hot tub after that long round.
Now I thought standing on my head was a pretty useless talent, but Heidi has beaten me where useless talents are concerned. Here she is pulling a piece of floss through her nose and out her mouth.....I think I speak for everyone when I say "gross".
Saturday the roomies and I worked with a local trainer from 9am until 2pm on some additional handling and quieting skills, then we headed up to Rocky Mountain National Park. Absolutely gorgeous. Lots of wildlife and of course there was still snow on the ground so we made the best of it. Here are the money shots!
Sue setting us up for a pose
"Help me OB1 Kenobi, your my only hope"
Heidi actually looks scared in this shot. Probably because I was holding her very expensive camera on unstable ground.
This snow angel was brought to you at one of the highest points of the mountain.
Snowball fight! I found the perfect spot...lots of coverage.
On the way down the mountain we came across a herd of Elk. These two were having tons of fun.
Tonight we had a potluck out at Rick's house (one of the instructors). He hitched up a couple of horses and ponies and gave everyone a cart ride. I'm extremely stuffed, but it was a great time and Michael even provided some fantastic background music with his guitar. Special happy birthday to Casey "Jersey Girl". You rock!
Night all.
Jessica
2 comments:
Well, well, well...aren't we having loads of fun while we're suppose to be busy with school? LOL. I'm just kidding.....Its finally feeling like summer here and we've got the a/c cranked :) Unfortunatly the a/c in the van has decided to stop working so the kids and I are are going Green for the summer and driving with the windows down...lol..no choice really. Unless someone wants to donate $1400 to have the unit fixed - which is really more then the van is worth, so instead - we will sweat!
I can't believe your almost done. Have you heard anything yet from work as to when your next contract will be? I think a week visit with your fav sister could be scheduled in...hmmm, hmmm.
Ta Ta for now.
XO
LOL! Those mountain shots look pretty familiar. I remember Ron and I flying from Florida to Colorado in late June to check it out. We were surprised to still see snow up at the top of the mountains. I hope you feel better soon, Jessica. Hugs, Auntie J
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