Hi!   It's me!  I know that Mike has been trying to call me and every 
time I remember to call him it's way too late because of the time difference.
I have had no computer because despite the fact that there are any number of 
three-pronged receptacles in the house, NONE of them are GROUNDED.  And the 
terminal outlet strip that I have SCREAMS at me because of the improper 
wiring.  So I bought an outlet strip that doesn't have an alarm.
     Anyway, I am all moved into the house - it has been WONDERFUL.  Despite 
the drawbacks (I need to get started on re-wiring, etc.), it is nice to have 
the horses here.  It is GREAT to get up in the morning and feed the horses, 
and go out to say good night to them every night.
     I'd like to stay a while longer, but I just got company and it's 
probably rude to type and write messages while you are entertaining!  I 
PROMISE I will be back.
     I met probably 15 or 20 horse people in the neighborhood already; a 
friend of mine said that if I wanted to meet them, drive Spot around in the 
Meadowbrook and they would come out of the woodwork.  They did.  It's AMAZING 
how many horse people and horses there are around here; Mike, my house is 
less than two miles from the hotel where your family stayed.  I drove Spot 
around one afternoon and gave rides to anyone who wanted them, and it WASN'T 
all kids!
     Two weeks ago the stirrup clip on my synthetic dressage saddle broke - 
does anyone know if a Wintec can be reapired and if so by whom?  It seems 
like a waste.  I joined the Arizona Dressage Association and it was not a 
good time to be without a saddle, so I bought a Miller Collegiate.  I lucked 
out, it fit Dub, me, AND Kathryn Blackhawk, a trainer whom Mrs. Braswell 
trained.  I have her polishing up Dub for me.  I know it's not right, but 
this time of the year I have no spare time.  And the houses are a lot of 
work, but I LOVE it!   I actually even have CHICKENS!
     Anyway, gotta get with my company.   BYE FOR NOW!
                                                   Vicki
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