Monday, March 19, 2012

A few more days.....

And then I'll be hopping on a plane, on my way to Maryland for a week of horse stuff, touring around and the ISSO clinic weekend & awards banquet! I'm REALLY looking forward to it but at the same time, I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed by everything I need to do or remember. I've already started piling "important" but "might be forgotten" items on the spare bed so I don't forget them. I am a terrible over-packer too. I guess I can probably blame the crazy Alberta weather for that somewhat, you never know what it will be like so layers are good, as are winter boots & a coat.... Will I need those? Hope not! I'm really wanting to try and pack a minimum so I've got room to bring stuff home with me and not have to pay for tons of extra baggage. (ok, ok, it'll likely happen anyways... lol) I still haven't quite figured out how I'd bring a saddle back with me on the plane, *should* the chance arise... Y'know, have to make sure I've covered any possible scenario. This week I've gotta do laundry, teach lessons, hopefully ride a few times, pack, clean my boots & not forget my helmet at the barn. GPS unit is updated, hopefully I won't get horribly lost trying to navigate my way around. Got the camera, extra batteries & charger. What else do I need?

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  1. Have a brilliant time Michelle! BTW, I bought a saddle back from Australia with me and just padded it really well (lots of bubble wrap, towels etc.) in a good saddlebag and had lots of 'fragile' stickers put on it ... it arrived safe and sound! Enjoy!

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  2. It's been very warm down here lately...we're expecting temperatures in the 80s this weekend, so be sure to bring a couple of short sleeve shirts in case.
    Buy all the saddles you want...we'll ship them to you! Just remember to bring wither and back tracings.
    See you next week.

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