Boggle- USA bound!

[Michen]

Did your bag ever show up? I missed that bit.

Glad you got sorted for the next stretch of the journey. I feel like when he arrives and sees you standing there he's going to be so surprised. Ohhhh, you came too? That's a relief ?

Yes it did thank goodness. And a Boggle box I just got a customs notifcation for so hopefully that's tack etc too. Haha I hope so, the alternative is he pins his ears back at me which wouldn't be the first time when I've really pissed him off. But in general when I've been away on trips and come back he's been SO damn cute, he's not a cuddly horse at all but for those first five minutes he is just adorable. Then it's back to the norm. Which is still cute but more "admire me from afar and look how beautiful I am"

Tell you what gals, if you ever want quick weight loss, ship your horse across the world. Every cloud has a silver lining and all that!

 

[Honey08]

I’ve just caught up on the last ten pages of this (had my dad’s funeral and all the stuff that goes with it to sort lately). I hadn’t realised that you were going so soon. Lucky you and Boggle!

I was cabin crew for BA for 23 years (hsss re the bag!) and Denver was a lovely place to visit. I used to get that feeling of taking a deep breath just on walking out of the airport and seeing the rockies. And they really are some of the friendliest people in the world in Denver.

And while I’m not particularly a fan of LA, the climate is wonderful. The summers are not too hot and the winters aren’t cold. I used to love going there in winter just to see the blue skies and sun. Denver had pretty reasonable winters compared to the East coast USA winters too.

Have the most amazing time. I had four years living abroad when I was in my 20s and I truly look back on them as some of the best times I ever had.

 

[Michen]

I’ve just caught up on the last ten pages of this (had my dad’s funeral and all the stuff that goes with it to sort lately). I hadn’t realised that you were going so soon. Lucky you and Boggle!

I was cabin crew for BA for 23 years (hsss re the bag!) and Denver was a lovely place to visit. I used to get that feeling of taking a deep breath just on walking out of the airport and seeing the rockies. And they really are some of the friendliest people in the world in Denver.

And while I’m not particularly a fan of LA, the climate is wonderful. The summers are not too hot and the winters aren’t cold. I used to love going there in winter just to see the blue skies and sun. Denver had pretty reasonable winters compared to the East coast USA winters too.

Have the most amazing time. I had four years living abroad when I was in my 20s and I truly look back on them as some of the best times I ever had.

Very sorry about your dad xxxxx

 

[Trouper]

Oh I forgot the most hilarious bit! The senior leaders of my company happened to be in Denver last night for a conference, so myself and my boss met them for some drinks. These are serious scary business people who shouldn't even know my name. Anyway, word got out about my Boggle plight and I had the most hilarious few hours fielding all sorts of questions. When they learned he was potentially stuck at LA there was an outcry that the company horse couldn't be stranded and what could we do etc

Needless to say I didn't take anyone up on any offers of help, but it was very funny. Apparently I am the first person in the company ever to move over and ship a horse. And it's about as big as a company can get!

Well that was a great way to make a good first impression!! Remind them that he is the "company horse" when you need time off for Boggle affairs!!

 

[splashgirl45]

He is looking great, fingers crossed the transport works out ok and you can get to see him soon..

 

[Michen]

Boggle has a normal temperature this morning. Blood work back tomorrow am!

 

[nagblagger]

I love this thread, i think we are all on tenderhooks with you. and can't wait for you to be reunited.
The emotional pictures of you meeting him again will certainly be a 'lump in throat for me'!

You do realise we will want daily updates once he arrives, with pictures, this is only part 1 of the adventures of Boggle.

 

[sky1000]

I'm just not really expecting him to be surprised to see you - more of ah here you are then

 

[Michen]

I love this thread, i think we are all on tenderhooks with you. and can't wait for you to be reunited.
The emotional pictures of you meeting him again will certainly be a 'lump in throat for me'!

You do realise we will want daily updates once he arrives, with pictures, this is only part 1 of the adventures of Boggle.

Haha I'm not sure anyone will be there to take them as he gets in probably late Sat night. But i'll be taking tons of pics of him!!

 

[nagblagger]

[QUO"Michen, post:Haha I'm not sure anyone will be there to take them as he gets in probably late Sat night. But i'll be taking tons of pics of him!![

No excuse - you better go out and buy a selfie stick !!!!!!!

 

[Michen]

[QUO"Michen, post:Haha I'm not sure anyone will be there to take them as he gets in probably late Sat night. But i'll be taking tons of pics of him!![

No excuse - you better go out and buy a selfie stick !!!!!!!

Hahah!!

 

[Michen]

Oh here come the tears again. Apparently Bear really sad in the field, quiet and stationary. And every time someone comes back from a hack he's running to the front of his stable and doing a huge whinny incase it's Bog.

Bog didn't give a damn when Bear went to a different yard for a bit last summer but Bear... oh poor boy

 

[nagblagger]

Lump in throat again .....what an emotional rollercoaster thread.

 

[teapot]

Oh Bear

 

[Errin Paddywack]

Poor Bear.

 

[Michen]

Lump in throat again .....what an emotional rollercoaster thread.

I can't even explain how awful I felt/feel seperating them. I know they aren't humans and it's not the same and Bog doesn't reaaaaally care or at least wouldn't show it but when I took him over to Bear before loading him in the dark at 3.30am, I swear the goodbye was like they knew. Usually Bog would approach him ears back to ensure Bear remembers his place but not that time.

Argh I can't even think about it. Maybe one day they will be reunited.

 

[Michen]

Post pairs XC, weekend before last.

 

[nagblagger]

Be strong, remember people buy and sell horses all the time and split up 'friendships', they are resilient - just think another day closer to a Boggle cuddle.

 

[HappyHollyDays]

Just a musing while I was laying awake in the early hours. Where is Bog while in quarantine? Does he have to stay within the airport facility or do they have a specific barn just for newly arrived horses.

 

[Peglo]

Oh Bear ? they are such a handsome pair. But as above. I’m sure he will make a new friend soon.

 

[Michen]

Be strong, remember people buy and sell horses all the time and split up 'friendships', they are resilient - just think another day closer to a Boggle cuddle.

I know, just sad xx

Just a musing while I was laying awake in the early hours. Where is Bog while in quarantine? Does he have to stay within the airport facility or do they have a specific barn just for newly arrived horses.

Near LA airport somewhere I think, it's a special airport facility where they all go

Oh Bear ? they are such a handsome pair. But as above. I’m sure he will make a new friend soon.

Hope so, Bog won't. Individual turnout bar summer where they can go with a friend for some playtime in the summer grazing. But, tbh, Bear is the only horse I've ever successfully turned him out with and that's because Bear doesn't ever put his ears back so Bog doesn't feel the need to beat the crap out of him!

 

[AmyMay]

Oh here come the tears again. Apparently Bear really sad in the field, quiet and stationary. And every time someone comes back from a hack he's running to the front of his stable and doing a huge whinny incase it's Bog.

Bog didn't give a damn when Bear went to a different yard for a bit last summer but Bear... oh poor boy

Like you really need to know that

 

[ElleSkywalker]

I know how you feel, 4 years after her mum died my horse still whinnies everytime a horsebox or Sainsbury's van (?) comes up the drive and I swear it's because she thinks her mum might be coming back ?

Bear will find a new friend soon am sure and stop missing Bog, and Bog will carry on being Bog and soon run his new barn ? He may well have another friend to play with by next summer too ?

 

[Michen]

Like you really need to know that

I asked! x

 

[Michen]

I know how you feel, 4 years after her mum died my horse still whinnies everytime a horsebox or Sainsbury's van (?) comes up the drive and I swear it's because she thinks her mum might be coming back ?

Bear will find a new friend soon am sure and stop missing Bog, and Bog will carry on being Bog and soon run his new barn ? He may well have another friend to play with by next summer too ?

haha that made me laugh. He will indeed run his new barn. Will be funny to see what everyone makes of him, he's never been at another yard (long term)

 

[PapaverFollis]

Bear will be OK. x

Just a note from my own experience bringing my two up here (not quite the same obviously but they had a rather unexpectedly epic tour of the Highlands on a shared load and I think it was a rough trip for them)... don't be too upset if Boggle is locked up in his prey animal head when he comes off the wagon. My girls were very much "not present" when they got here and it was quite upsetting because I expected them to come off fresh and their normal sweet selves (because all the positive reviews of the transport company suggested that this was 100% what would happen!). I felt absolutely awful but they were much better just the next day and almost completely normal within a few days. Well. Granny horse was never "normal" anywhere, but normal for her!

It is most probable I think that Boggle will be fresh and happy and himself. I don't want yo give you extra worries! Just want to say "don't panic" if he's not!

 

[Michen]

Bear will be OK. x

Just a note from my own experience bringing my two up here (not quite the same obviously but they had a rather unexpectedly epic tour of the Highlands on a shared load and I think it was a rough trip for them)... don't be too upset if Boggle is locked up in his prey animal head when he comes off the wagon. My girls were very much "not present" when they got here and it was quite upsetting because I expected them to come off fresh and their normal sweet selves (because all the positive reviews of the transport company suggested that this was 100% what would happen!). I felt absolutely awful but they were much better just the next day and almost completely normal within a few days. Well. Granny horse was never "normal" anywhere, but normal for her!

It is most probable I think that Boggle will be fresh and happy and himself. I don't want yo give you extra worries! Just want to say "don't panic" if he's not!

I think Boggle is going to have a LOT to say to me...

But yes I won't panic if he's not too Boggle ish. I've ordered some electrolyte syringes so I can be sure he's getting them for the first few days as he can be unreliable with them when added to feed (and not liquid). Then will move him onto the cool pellet ones I found on amazon.

 

[Michen]

$250 worth of apologies for Boggle.. hope he appreciated the $30 Argan oil shampoo ???

Also got told I sound just like Kate Middleton LOL if only they knew..

 

[nagblagger]

I was just searching for my daily fix of Bogglegate when it popped up.
Any news on the blood tests?

 

[Michen]

I was just searching for my daily fix of Bogglegate when it popped up.
Any news on the blood tests?

Should be back this afternoon. Temp fine today. They are rubbish at comms and only answer one out of every two questions (my second question being is he ok in himself and fit to travel)