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PD - she is 28 and we are going on her 4th year living in Spain. I have gotten used to the idea, and I love the area where she lives, it's safe and clean and actually the place where I was an exchange student over 40 years ago. She is happy, has a great man in her life and his family treats her like one of their own, and I have a few friends there in case of emergency, so that makes me feel better. And with the ability to text and to video-chat for free anytime, it is pretty easy to stay in touch. And she comes home for about 2 months every summer, so all in all, it's ok. But after having such a good time together this summer, neither one of us were ready for her to go back and it's always hard to say goodbye. Our dogs love having her home and they miss her too - the little one wouldn't eat breakfast this morning because he was missing her, I think. Anyway, thanks for listening, it's really ok, but harder at some times than others!

TL - yup, that's so odd to cancel school on the first day of fall due to the heat in Michigan...!!

I am also glad it's Friday. Had to say goodbye to my daughter who lives in Spain and spent the summer home with us, we had such a great time, it's always sad to see her go back home, but we have already Face-timed today - hurray for technology! Looking forward to seeing the horses this weekend and to getting the house in order and I head to Montreal for a conference next week, so I hope to get a lot done this weekend while also finding time to relax!

Queen - so glad you pup is feeling better!

Equi - do you get your puppy this weekend? So excited for you!

And he's still so cute - nothing like sleepy puppy cuddles!

The greenhouse and the round pen look great!

Sorry you are going through this, Pink. I wanted to chime in on the Smartpak supplements - my gelding is 19 and we started the senior supplements 2 years ago and he has improved since we started using them and I think they definitely keep him feeling better, I would recommend them - plus they aren't too expensive, come pre-packaged and are easy to feed. Hoping for improvement for her.

Hope everyone made it through the storm in Florida and that those who are still in the path are ready, like Heidi!

Wow - you have gotten so much done! It looks great.

Franklin is awfully cute! And the personalities of the two puppies you have to choose from should win you over and make your choice clear, Equi! We are looking at a few horses for my husband this weekend - wish us luck!

He's a cutie - love the sleepy puppy look. Enjoy!

Congratulations Pink - but really, where are the photos?!!

Good morning! It's oddly cool here today, high about 70, cloudy and rain on the way. We were going to have dinner by the beach this evening with friends, but looks like we will be eating indoors instead.

I think I have probably watched all of the James Bond movies and have to say that Daniel Craig is the best in my book!