Boggle- USA bound!

[Michen]

You might be pushing your luck!! On the other hand - in the interests of your sanity.....................

Hehe I agree. I'm not even sure the LA quarantine place would let me in!

 

[CanteringCarrot]

I might pick mine up directly from quarantine this weekend, pending a few things (if he's actually there!). I feel like I'm playing a Where's Ronaldo game at the moment.

Idk why it's so hard to get a ground transport quote!

Hoping that Bog has a safe flight!

 

[palo1]

When does Boggle get to you in Colorado?

 

[Michen]

When does Boggle get to you in Colorado?

I'm not really sure, he should be released from quarantine on friday. So I assume sunday? It's a 14 hour car drive so not sure how many layovers etc they would do..

I am beyond desperate to have him here, I have half his rugs etc sat in my room and just- argh! Need my furry friend!

 

[palo1]

I'm not really sure, he should be released from quarantine on friday. So I assume sunday? It's a 14 hour car drive so not sure how many layovers etc they would do..

I am beyond desperate to have him here, I have half his rugs etc sat in my room and just- argh! Need my furry friend!

Yeah, you do need him there to share the start of your adventures so hopefully he will hurry up and get to you!! Happy travels Boggle. Hopefully you will be reunited very soon.

 

[sky1000]

This is a fascinating thread, thank you so much. I do hope all goes well for you; I remember when you first got Boggle.

 

[LadyGascoyne]

I love this thread so much. I am infinitely envious of everyone going on these amazing adventures- human and equine.

I tentatively asked my husband if he’d consider another emigration. He wasn’t exactly thrilled with the idea!

 

[Michen]

This is a fascinating thread, thank you so much. I do hope all goes well for you; I remember when you first got Boggle.

Who would have thought it eh. I could never have imagined that what came off that lorry would end up being something I’d take across the world with me!

 

[Caol Ila]

I'm sure Ronaldo and Boggle will have lovely flights. Planes are nicer for them than rattling trailers.

A part of me misses the excitement and the buzz and even the bewilderment of international emigration. Another part of me really doesn't. It was a lot more fun in hindsight than it was at the time. Besides, I'd have to choose a horse, and it probably would not be Fin. Hermosa is far more open-minded and adaptable.

My OH is more like Fin!

 

[Michen]

Well I LOVED the barn. Obviously you don’t really know until your there but I really, really liked the owner. As soon as I said I like to manage my own horse.. it was met with “yep great, here to help if you need it but you know him best”. So can pull in my own farrier or whatnot. The stables were beautiful, the feeding programme seems sensible and just every question had the answer I wanted to hear.

I don’t love the turnout pens, they really are pens. Biggest probably 1/4 acre. But they did say we could potentially work him up to one that size, she made the very good point that we need to see how he is with things like Elk first as he may need sandwiching between some sensible horses so just see how he does.

I can pay extra for more shavings if I want a deeper bed (their beds were nice but I like a really really deep bed!). The lesson stuff sounds good, there’s even a western riding lady there. There’s pretty trails which keep you occupied for an hour but also a great road loop that will be seriously good for fittening. Beautiful indoor school, as for the “tea room”.. I’ll have to take photos.

And Colorado, omg I feel like someone has breathed the life back into me. I’m sure it’ll wear off but the mountains, the scenery, all of it are making me feel like I’m on a constant high. I love my skiing and cannot WAIT to be able to get there easily. But just driving around fills me with this sense of something inspiring. I don’t know how to explain it! The sun, the beauty of it all.

Just need Boggle here safe and for the barn to be everything I hope/think. Oh and work, forgot about that.

edited to add- bubble burst. Shipping company just told me they haven’t got a shared load until end of month. So I can pay another 3k for private or have him hang in LA until the end of the month. Clearly I’m not going to do that! FFS

 

[CanteringCarrot]

You win re the scenery! My area is... Well... Mid western ?

 

[SEL]

You're making me want to dust off my passport and start travelling again! Always loved mountains.....

 

[scats]

Can I come for a holiday? It looks beautiful!
I’d love to see photos of the barn. Where are you living at the moment?

 

[ycbm]

Who would have thought it eh. I could never have imagined that what came off that lorry would end up being something I’d take across the world with me!

You're not alone there ?

Winter weekends. Bog schooling or skiing? Skiing or Bog schooling? I had a feeling when you said you were going that you wouldn't be coming back .....

 

[BallyRoanBaubles]

Wow looks absolutely gorgeous! Hopefully Bog is there to join you soon!

 

[Michen]

Oh Bog you clever brave little thing. Can you believe that he used to be such an awful traveller! I think he looks ok, he was lean/very fit when he went so he’s not dropped off massively after 4/5 days.

Any annoyance at the extra £3,000 for a private load disappeared the moment I saw that video!

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[ycbm]

He looks great, M. The aircraft container is fascinating. I guess he goes to the plane in that and it gets slotted into place on a cargo plane and the canvas taken off the roof?
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[Northern Hare]

Oh Bog you clever brave little thing. Can you believe that he used to be such an awful traveller! I think he looks ok, he was lean/very fit when he went so he’s not dropped off massively after 4/5 days.

Any annoyance at the extra £3,000 for a private load disappeared the moment I saw that video!

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That's so lovely Michen, I bet that brought a tear to your eye when you saw that (it certainly did for me!). How lovely for them to take that for you, just a few seconds but a massive deal for you. He looks in really great form - and like he's having a great adventure, just the same as you! ?

 

[ycbm]

Surprised they allow them to travel with shoes on.
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[Michen]

Yeah I think it’s sort of craned in with some sort of machinery, like a forklift ?

He’s so inquisitive and clever. The one thing I can rest assured on is that he won’t panic or be afraid.

 

[Michen]

That's so lovely Michen, I bet that brought a tear to your eye when you saw that (it certainly did for me!). How lovely for them to take that for you, just a few seconds but a massive deal for you. He looks in really great form - and like he's having a great adventure, just the same as you! ?

yep it’s 1am here and the WhatsApp has set me off bawling ? idk why the whole thing is so weirdly emotional it’s ridiculous! I need to get a grip!

Surprised they allow them to travel with shoes on.
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They prefer them to have back shoes off but we’re fine when I assured them he’s a good traveller.

 

[shortstuff99]

Safe travels Bog!

I'm sure you will enjoy Colorado, America does have really amazing scenery and ecosystems.

Having lived there as a UK immigrant, my only advice would be that you may struggle with the culture differences and that is okay. Although we both speak English it really isn't the same. I really didn't enjoy the culture (TBF I was in the deep south) and so won't choose to live there again. But I did really enjoy it and glad I did it and I think you will love it too.

 

[palo1]

Fabulous update both from you and Boggle. You have done a brilliant job with him @Michen. He clearly feels very confident, trusting and curious about all this new stuff. Good boy and testiment to his training and handling!! It is just lovely to hear that where you have landed fills you with inspiration too. Please keep updating us; I am loving this trip from my Welsh hillside lol.

 

[Michen]

Fabulous update both from you and Boggle. You have done a brilliant job with him @Michen. He clearly feels very confident, trusting and curious about all this new stuff. Good boy and testiment to his training and handling!! It is just lovely to hear that where you have landed fills you with inspiration too. Please keep updating us; I am loving this trip from my Welsh hillside lol.

Thats v kind palo thank you! I have no idea why that video has made me so emotional but it’s done the same to my friends who know and love him best so at least I’m not alone. There’s a few wet eyes on the London train right now ?

He really is just so up for it, I have no doubt he will strut off the plane and into America like it’s all his!

 

[scats]

How long is his flight? He looks really well!

 

[Michen]

How long is his flight? He looks really well!

Good question. It’s this one. So 11 hours. https://flightaware.com/live/flight/QTR8105

 

[Trouper]

Such a brave boy - if only we could explain what is happening to them and why!!!

 

[Pinkvboots]

I was virtually browsing in Arizona too! And other no salt states. We found one 3.5 hours away, and I don't think the owner drove it during the winter from the looks of it. Perhaps just for some driving and camper towing, or something. It's hard on vehicles here in my state. Dirt roads, gravel, salt, heat, cold and whatnot. So we don't want anything new. I picked up a 2011 VW Jetta TDI to scoot around in. It's been perfect and it's the sportwagen, so perfect for the dog!

We bought an older truck, 2006 model year, for a few reasons, and it's cleeeaannn, with 130k. It was $25.5k used car prices are high here!

Our classic car arrived at the "Port" so we've got to rent a car trailer and pick it up.

Will snap some pics! I'm behind on that! About to do a lot of house painting before our stuff comes. Never ending things to do.

Idk if I need a stable name for Ronaldo or if I will just call him that name. I'm not feeling Ronnie! I think he already knows Ronaldo as his name though.

Just call him Ron I quite like that ?

 

[Bernster]

Ahh 3 little bay bums!

 

[Pinkvboots]

He looks great bless him I bet you can't wait to see him the yard sounds amazing he will love it.

I know I would be bricking it putting my horses on a plane I'm not a fan of flying myself I would be a complete mess.

Your so brave I can't wait until your both reunited.