I've gone and done it.......

[Debbie]

Whooppeee!!! Let us know how you get on with your very own saddlechariot

[lucydales]

Brain not engaged (and I wasn't drinking!!)
He's coming Friday, not today!
Pics to follow.

[harveydales]

LOL Looking forward to some pics tomorrow then!

As for dates, I can probably fit in with what ever suits.

Btw, how is Jane? Has she had her baby yet?

[dalesponyrider]

Some dates are gone Lucy I'm afraid. I can't do Sat 3rd, or Wed 14th now. The best date for me is Wed 21st. The second best date is Wed 7th. I can do Sun 4th at a push. But if everyone else can do another date then just miss me out. I won't cry, well not too much anyway! LOL!

[dalesponyrider]

I'm also free Wed 28th Nov and S/S 1st and 2nd Dec......at the moment!

[harveydales]

Those Wednesdays are probably OK with me too.

[Rowndan]

how exciting......... cant wait to see some pics

count me in for meet up too, what sort of times??

modifed to say... we have spare room here if anyone wants to stop over. im only about 30 mins from lucy.

[lucydales]

Sorry chaps, no pictures (yet)!

Simon was here rather late due to hold ups on the M6. We spent the afternoon sizing collars/ breechings/girths and making all the rope bits to suit. Fortunately I have a one size adjusts to fit all for my ponies (Amy, Isaac and Pants) with the exception of Pants if he gets to do much work, then may need some slightly larger harness bits, but fine for starting off with.

We had the harness on all the ponies and did cart work with Amy - she was pulling it round fine and was okay with the emergency release but then the light failed and we had to give up. Sue and I will do more next weekend as I'm happier with a helper until we've bomb-proofed her with it.

I think it will be fantastic for starting Isaac driving as I have a quick release so much less scary and risky! We were really lucky with Amy!

The ponies made me laugh though, all the harness/cart bits etc were lined up on the fence and they just had to investigate it! "If I touch this do I get a treat?"..."No!"...."How about if I EAT it?!"...."You get a smack!"...."Oh, it didn't taste nice, anyway!"....."What about if I touch this well scary bit?"....."Well okay then!" (soft mummy) "My go, my go, why is SHE first?" ...."Can I eat Simon's hat?".. you get the picture??! Ponies hey, who'd have 'em!

Photies soon, promise!

Best sort the day when I've got Amy okay or you could be here under false pretences!! LOL! ;D

[harveydales]

Oooh, sounds like you made good progress. I'm really looking forward to coming over and see it all hitched up and in action. Pity about the pics - we'll just have to wait a bit longer! lol

[Rowndan]

hows it going LUcy?

any news on a date for meet up??

[lucydales]

Wed 21st Nov or Wed 5th Dec are looking possible, can everyone interested do mid week or does it have to be a weekend? Amy's doing really well, better than her drivers anyway!! LOL!

[dalesponyrider]

I can do either date at the moment. I've got something on in the evening of the 21st so would need to be back home around 7ish at the latest.

[harveydales]

I can do midweek too but need to be back for 4.30. I think both dates are OK but need to check - diary is downstairs.

Just checked and I can make December 5th but not November 21st. If the November date suits most people best, please go ahead.

[SuzieP]

Can't do midweek........

[nars]

I can't do midweek. I'm really busy workwise and if I say I'm unavailable I won't get paid as the contract is on a daily rate.