I have a confession

[j1ffy]

We'll miss you on HHO! But as someone who moved to Asia having been a complete home-bod previously, I'm sure you'll have an amazing experience. I didn't take my horses either (but thankfully I didn't have to sell them) and ended up getting some fairly unique competition experiences. Hopefully you can keep an eye in while in Tokyo!

Well done on getting to Advanced, what a fantastic achievement. Best of luck finding new homes for your lovely horses.

 

[Auslander]

Sad to hear that you're going, and wil also miss your reports. The Kitkat flavours thing was a revelation - just wow...http://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/worlds-weirdest-kit-kat-candy-bars/

 

[vallin]

are you planing on getting a new horse out there?

 

[Girlracer]

I saw your show jumping photo on TE, brilliant photo.

Sad to hear you're leaving us, I hope to read some amusing Japan reports... I think I could read them irrespective of the lack of four legged friends.

 

[silv]

It is going to be a massive culture shock for you I imagine, all the best, will miss reading your reports.

 

[LizzieRC1313]

Well this is very sad! I'm studying medicine and your blogs are a reminder that it is possible to balance full time job with everything else! What you've done is really quite inspiring - Good luck in Japan. When do you go?

 

[HotToTrot]

Is this the picture you mean?

Thank you!!

Really sad news for us, as your reports are fantastically written ad very entertaining, but what an exciting new phase of your life. I think you'll fit in in Tokyo, I've heard they're all lunatics :wink3: Just read a fascinating book based around Tokyo: Exit A by Anthony Swofford, worth checking it out first!

Ah, thanks.

Will be sad to not see anymore reports but good luck in Japan. Think you are leaving behind a lot of people, myself included, who are inspired to try eventing because of your reports. Can't see me ever being brave enough to even do BE 100 but maybe 80. Good luck over there

I dunno about that. Are you inspired by the rotten dressage or by getting stuck in a showjump?!

Gutted your going. I think we need a h&h petition to stop this atrocity and maybe let you go to Wellington or Oz so you can event in the winter and keep us entertained.

Already been to Wellington..

I don't post on here very often, but have been a reader for many years! So sorry you are going - love your reports and your good humour! Love the photos, especially the last sj one, and your ability to laugh at yourself.
I have never met you or even seen you at an event competing, but feel, in some strange internet way, that we know you and your wonderful supportive family!
I was always delighted to see a post from you appear, with some funny title and knew it would be a great read!
We will miss you but good luck in Japan and hopefully one day in the future we will see Hottotrot reports appear once again X

Oh thank you, glad you have enjoyed the reports!

I will really miss your reports, but good luck with your move. It sounds an amazing opportunity.

I hope so!

Firstly, well done on completing an advance all I can say is wow!-Alf and I can only hope to even get to the qualified stage let alone the start box. Though, one does have to say, leaving the country after losing the battle of the dressage marks does seem a rather extreme measure!? In a serious note, all the best of luck!

Now this is going too far. I've been told off by a judge, I've been given a zero, what more do I need to do to prove that I win this one?!

What a shock! Amazing that you made it round your advanced before you head off though
Good luck xx

Thanks and see you before I go.

We'll miss you on HHO! But as someone who moved to Asia having been a complete home-bod previously, I'm sure you'll have an amazing experience. I didn't take my horses either (but thankfully I didn't have to sell them) and ended up getting some fairly unique competition experiences. Hopefully you can keep an eye in while in Tokyo!

Well done on getting to Advanced, what a fantastic achievement. Best of luck finding new homes for your lovely horses.

Thanks. I may try horseback archery...!

Sad to hear that you're going, and wil also miss your reports. The Kitkat flavours thing was a revelation - just wow...http://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/worlds-weirdest-kit-kat-candy-bars/

Oooh. I do like chocolate in most forms.

are you planing on getting a new horse out there?

No, I don't think so.

I saw your show jumping photo on TE, brilliant photo.

Sad to hear you're leaving us, I hope to read some amusing Japan reports... I think I could read them irrespective of the lack of four legged friends.

I'll post if I ever do the mounted archery!

It is going to be a massive culture shock for you I imagine, all the best, will miss reading your reports.

Eek!

Well this is very sad! I'm studying medicine and your blogs are a reminder that it is possible to balance full time job with everything else! What you've done is really quite inspiring - Good luck in Japan. When do you go?

Yes, you can do it. I have two more events with him, then I go at the end of Oct.

 

[LouisCat]

I'm so sad to read this (from an entirely selfish point of view!).
What a fantastic opportunity for you and your family and well done you for grabbing the bull by the horns. It's something I'm trying to get better at but struggling with having such a risk averse mentality...

I hope we will here from you every so often on here and will try and keep following Vito and P(C)arrot's progress via bdwp!

 

[monte1]

WOW< I can only echo everyone elses comments that your wonderful, funny and very honest reports will be very much missed and wish you all the best on this new opportunity and journey with your family.
Hope you will resume riding and reporting when (if) you come back, but in the meantime maybe a book...........am sure it would be a best seller!

 

[digger2]

WOW< I can only echo everyone elses comments that your wonderful, funny and very honest reports will be very much missed and wish you all the best on this new opportunity and journey with your family.
Hope you will resume riding and reporting when (if) you come back, but in the meantime maybe a book...........am sure it would be a best seller!

This says it all really , very best wishes for your new life, at least when I went to work in America I didn't have a language barrier but looks like you've got that in hand!! Ue no kikku.

 

[smja]

The very best of luck to you and your family in Japan.

I will miss your reports - you really are an inspiration.

 

[HotToTrot]

I'm so sad to read this (from an entirely selfish point of view!).
What a fantastic opportunity for you and your family and well done you for grabbing the bull by the horns. It's something I'm trying to get better at but struggling with having such a risk averse mentality...

I hope we will here from you every so often on here and will try and keep following Vito and P(C)arrot's progress via bdwp!

It's a good opportunity. I still have a few events left with both ponies though!

WOW< I can only echo everyone elses comments that your wonderful, funny and very honest reports will be very much missed and wish you all the best on this new opportunity and journey with your family.
Hope you will resume riding and reporting when (if) you come back, but in the meantime maybe a book...........am sure it would be a best seller!

ha - maybe!

This says it all really , very best wishes for your new life, at least when I went to work in America I didn't have a language barrier but looks like you've got that in hand!! Ue no kikku.

Whaddat?!

The very best of luck to you and your family in Japan.

I will miss your reports - you really are an inspiration.

I am not sure about that! But thank you!

 

[digger2]

Ue no kikku? - kick on .

You're probably busy learning more legal type phrases

 

[claracanter]

Wow, you certainly like a challenge. How is the Japanese going?

I will miss your reports as I have enjoyed reading them so much.

 

[Horsemad12]

Tokyo is amazing but I dread to imagine you trying to drive there! I am sure you will have an amazing time,

Hope you find the ponies a good home xx

 

[HotToTrot]

Ue no kikku? - kick on .

You're probably busy learning more legal type phrases

I can ask where I am, which is probably v relevant for me: "Docco des ka"

Wow, you certainly like a challenge. How is the Japanese going?

I will miss your reports as I have enjoyed reading them so much.

Kohee o nomitides. I like to drink coffee. I will need that.

Tokyo is amazing but I dread to imagine you trying to drive there! I am sure you will have an amazing time,

Hope you find the ponies a good home xx

Oh, gosh. Good point. It's going to be a disaster! Yes - they both have good homes lined up.

 

[HotToTrot]

Ue no kikku? - kick on .

You're probably busy learning more legal type phrases

I can ask where I am, which is probably v relevant for me: "Docco des ka"

Wow, you certainly like a challenge. How is the Japanese going?

I will miss your reports as I have enjoyed reading them so much.

Kohee o nomitides. I like to drink coffee. I will need that.

Tokyo is amazing but I dread to imagine you trying to drive there! I am sure you will have an amazing time,

Hope you find the ponies a good home xx

Oh, gosh. Good point. It's going to be a disaster! Yes - they both have good homes lined up.

 

[Dollysox]

I am so going to miss your wonderful threads - I search for them regularly! But what an opportunity. Maybe you would consider bringing us your thoughts on Japan in The Club House? I wish you every good fortune with your move.