Day one...

Well, it seems as though everyone else does this, so I thought I'd give it a whirl.

If you stick around, you'll get to see more pictures of horses, dogs, cats, cockatiels and knitting projects (in progress and completed). If you're lucky, you might even get to see a picture of me. Since I'm the one with the camera, it doesn't happen often.

If you're single, check out http://www.plentyoffish.com. You can find lots of singles in all age ranges all over the world there. Ottawa singles can participate in any of the Ottawa events listed in the Forums - they're great fun whether you're "fishing" or not.

I bought my pony, Sneakers, from Covenant Farm in Clarence Creek in 1997. He's 24 now and still a willing worker. Educated guesses put his breeding at Welsh x Icelandic or Newfoundland Pony. The last offer I received was for close to $20,000, but he's not for sale, ever.

Sneakers earned the Sneakypony nickname after he was caught crawling under the page wire fence to check out the grass on the other side - he had grass stains on his belly and a happy smile. He's affectionate, loves children, and has taught a lot of people how to ride safely. He babysits the yearlings and teaches them proper manners, and will watch over foals for any tired mare. Even though S'Heir is 4 now (and bigger than he is), he still protects her and chides her as if she was still a yearling.