January 31, 2021

We've stood for what we believe in before.

 I heard it said.....

Israel is the people God chose for himself,

America is the people that chose God for themselves...

 



Smile! 

Blessed by God
Life's good @ the Bright side of the Barn
Thanks for stopping by
Until next time, Stay safe and Happy Trails.

January 27, 2021

A real Love Story

 

I had been going to the Auction every month {Horses are the first Sunday of the month only} Looking, leaving feeling bad for so many... Wanting to find the ONE. 
Instead I found 2.

Star Bright and Buddy. 
They had lived with Conrad their whole lives. 
Until me... 
Such a sweet soft spoken man, these horses are so mellow. 
You couldn't have asked for a better pair. 

Buddy passed away a couple years ago, Star Bright is still with me. 5 years now.

She's my girl! 

Our recent relocation led us to a pasture which is across the road from a friend of ...... 
Conrads! 
So cool, to see him again. 
Now, He comes by to visit Star Bright often. I love seeing how they both light up when they see each other.  It's a real love story come full circle. 

Got to love the happy endings! 




Blessed by God
Life's good @ the Bright side of the Barn
Thanks for stopping by
Until next time, Stay safe and Happy Trails.

Survival Food

 So, for those that shop Costco, 

they have an assortment of buckets of packaged food that lasts for years.


More great places to shop for survival food

https://4patriots.com/     or    https://mypatriotsupply.com/


Be sure to stop by my page @ Herbalife and grab some snack bars and shakes! 



Be sure to stock up a supply of water, batteries and candles. 

Make sure you have plenty of blankets,

and ammo.

Fill the gas tanks, propane or oil if you use them for heat. 

Stock up the wood pile. 

Get to know your neighbors and look out for each other. 

We are in uncertain times. 


Stay healthy, stay safe and have faith. 

#survivingbiden


Blessed by God
Life's good @ the Bright side of the Barn
Thanks for stopping by
Until next time, Stay safe and Happy Trails.



January 26, 2021

Are you okay with this?

I'm NOT.

STOP THE MADNESS

 Biden and all the changes he's making..... Does anyone care about what America is supposed to be, and the Constitution we hold so dear? 

I'm concerned that while everyone is sitting back saying " Biden is NOT the president", he's being allowed to destroy our Nation.

By the time we figure it out and do something will it be to late to do.

This really shouldn't be about TRUMP right now. 

Our money is being wasted on a trial that doesn't need to happen and our country is being changed and our freedoms lost with the swipe of a pen.

Could we set the Trump issues aside and look at what's happening now.

Obviously our vote said nothing. 

So now what do we do? 

How do we stop this madness and get back to being the America

WE CAN ALL BE PROUD TO BE A PART OF.

STOP THE MADNESS

Visit the link! Save America!

https://www.finelineflag.com/products/wooden-usa-map-with-flag-print


The Flag of the United States of America is a symbol of freedom and liberty to which Americans pledge their allegiance. ... The flag's 13 alternating red and white stripes represent the 13 original colonies. Its 50 white stars on a blue field represent the 50 states.

Blessed by God
Life's good @ the Bright side of the Barn
Thanks for stopping by
Until next time, Stay safe and Happy Trails..

January 24, 2021

God - Reality

 My understanding of the Bible, is that if you are not truly seeking to understand and find God, your NOT going to understand the words on the pages.

 The more you seek God the clearer the understanding. The closer you get to God the clearer you see God at work. 

 As with any friendship, the more time you spend with someone the more you get to know them. Why should getting to know God be any different.?

 People don't believe in God, for a lot of reasons, the biggest being that God has been misrepresented by a lot of bad people. And incorrectly represented by a lot of good people with good intentions.

God's not a genie, that is going to rescue and safe everyone in trouble, one by one. He's not here to make us wealthy or life simple. Not once in reading the Bible did I find that God suggested life would be 'fair'. 

The Bible tells the story of this world and how we are NOW on the last few pages. The Bible tells us how we can surpass this world  to what life really is. The Bible tells us things that have happened and things that are going to happen, giving us a way to walk through and survive, whatever this world throws our way. 

Don't you think it's amazing that ONE BOOK could survive the elements of time, persecution, and translations. To still be today, the words it was then. To hold the same power now as it had then.....

Is it hard to believe in something you can't see.? 

Weird, you do it everyday. 

You trust people, and trust isn't something you see, it's something you feel. 

You breathe and without air, something you don't see, you would die. 

But believing in God means admitting your sins and changing the way you live, so - No thanks.

God told us this would happen if we turned our backs on Him. I feel sad for the people that can't feel God in their lives. He's been in mine since the day we met and even when I'm not the person I should be, He's always the God He promised to be. 

Something to think about 


Blessed by God
Life's good @ the Bright side of the Barn
Thanks for stopping by
Until next time, Stay safe and Happy Trails.

January 23, 2021

We got to ride again today!

 


Old pix from last time, I didn't have my photographer with me. lol. 
Dee might have gotten some pix of today. I'll have to check, We had a motive to assess Rain,...

HOWEVER

Miss Star Bright didn't want to walk down the pasture and go to the trees, she's been shying away from there since the cougar attacked little Sugar, Don't worry, Sugar is now almost healed up. 

Normally, I mount on a log at the edge of the trees and we do trail work - stepping over logs, going slow under branches... jumping some logs. Squeezing between trees without ripping my leg off, or tearing up hers ... or poking one of our eyes out on random branches... 

So today I'm trying to head to the trees and she's being stubborn and not moving. It looks like I'm pulling with all my might on the reins, when in actuality, I'm at the end of the line waiting for her to move forward. Pretty much clowning around with my horse standing there like a concrete statue. 

She kept putting out the jake brakes and wasn't going to the trees today, or so she thought, once we were away from the group of horses, we did a little lead rope work.... 

for what ever reason, spending 5 minutes desensitizing her with a lead, distracts her fears and we can move forward. I do some touching, throwing it over her and then swing the lead making the wind noise for a few minutes. Like magic, her apprehension disappears and we walked on into the trees. ?

I'm sure from the distance, it looks like I'm hitting my horse with the lead rope. I'm throwing it over her butt, walking from side to side swinging it around. .. 'beating my horse' {hardly touching her}

I call her the most trained untrained horse ever.  When she doesn't want to move, or do what you want... She's stubborn and it's a battle of will. 

{Gotta love Mares!}
Finally she gives in and heads to the stump so I can mount up. Immediately she's ready to go and go and go.... Walking is not one of our paces when we haven't rode for a while. My horse loves to go for a ride.

Once I'm up, my little herd arrives and off we all go! My herd consists of my girls - Star Bright and Lil Star, The rescues : Rain, Piper and Blaze.

Dee and I are both convinced that Rain has been ridden and wants to ride. She remembers things... She stays beside me, turns with me at every corner, and whinny's a happy tune as we're running around. 



She's mature, good sized. Look for the white mare with a dark spot on her face and little spots that look like rain on her body. She may possibly be Polaris' mom! She's really A beautiful horse! 

Little Piper and Blaze are so ready for a person of their own. Piper is a pest and in my pocket when I'm there and Blaze behaves like she's jealous of Star Bright when we ride. 

They are young mares that were born on the property. One on Mother's day the other on Father's day. Blazes mom is still there, she's also available. I'm not sure of Piper's. They are smaller possibly Welsh or other Pony breed. Sweet girls! They are Best friends and we'd like them adopted out together if possible. 

It was a good day at the Barn today! I hope you enjoyed your day as well.


Blessed by God
Life's good @ the Bright side of the Barn
Thanks for stopping by
Until next time, Stay safe and Happy Trails.

Why Blog?


 My family stretches from Washington to Florida and to the far North of Canada. The miles keep us from seeing each other.

We originally sent letters by horseback cross country on something called the "Pony Express"... Then they got mail cars and made things a little faster, and now...

We use computers to get things done. {I'm not quite that old}

Life is easier with things like writing assignments and other work related tasks or as if reading a book to learn something new, or how to do something. We don't do FB, Twitter or such, most of us are too busy out doing things, and living life.  

Never did get into soap opera's so it's no wonder social media is not so interesting either. 

Too many people addicted to video games and social media, it's the collapse of society as we knew it. Now our countries headed for communism and folks are too busy staring at a screen watching the neighbor or someone acting stupid, to notice.

Sitting in front of a computer is like sitting in front of a TV all day, and numbs/dumbs your brains and allows your body to accumulate fat. 


HOWEVER


It's full of information and a great source for shopping!

It's nice to have a place to stop in and see how each others are doing, without having to schedule appointments or make time for travels.

Commitments keep you busy! and with this whole 'virus' thing and the great over-reaction going on. The internet has kept us in touch with each other, so for us/me Blogging is the answer for now.

There are occasions where someone has wanted to share a post, so it's necessary to keep the blog publicly open. We don't advertise our blogs, so if your here, you found me. Links to awesome sites, Recipes, family pictures, my opinion, and a little bit of everything can be found here. 

Welcome to the Barn.

I've found several new friends that have stopped in @ the Bright side of the Barn, and I enjoy your blogs as well, Visiting them often. 

Social media is where trolls and stalkers like to follow you/me, as it has been confirmed multiple times by all of the kids.. I have trolls ... 

My ex's wife hangs out on my sites. She been known to create phony ID's and harass my friends and family. So best I'm not on the sites to find in the first place, She's probably here with us now too.

For the last many years, this girl has been obsessed with me and extremely jealous of the relationship my kids and I have. She managed to manipulate my ex several years ago to where it ended the 'good times' my kids were finally starting to have with their dad. She has been the wedge in his relationship with his kids and grand kids ever since. 

Keeping the HATE alive all the way to the great grand children. You got to love immature people right?

So, now you know WHY I BLOG. Tell me, why do you follow or read my blog? I honestly don't mind, I'm as an open book in life, but as the cats, I'm curious. Why are you interested in lil ole me? 

There is no commenting on the individual blogs, you will find an open comment form to the side. Due to the 'trolls' it is necessary I monitor all comments coming into the site. I hope you can understand. 

Feel free to explore, I hope you enjoy your visit and come on by anytime.

Your always welcome @ the Bright side of the Barn.


** Folks please remember and consider, when I use the words "you/your", I am probably not talking about YOU, unless you are one who feels a pang of guilt on the subject matter at hand. Our own conscience will tell us, if we are one of the "you's" in the topic of the day..... That's not ME calling YOU out. It's your own soul ...


Blessed by God
Life's good @ the Bright side of the Barn
Thanks for stopping by
Until next time, Stay safe and Happy Trails.

January 21, 2021

New Beginnings

 


While most folks are on FB or Twitter, spatting out comments to each other, I'm over here, exploring blogs and webpages that people have made to share. I love the photography sites! I found this one @ Tao Zero. Beautiful work! You should check it out.

I felt this picture most reflected our journeys today. America is facing changes in great ways. Thus affecting the world in many ways. So here we all stand, facing a road to an 'unknown' horizon. 

Let's just remember we are 
'all in this together', 
and as a good Marine, if we 
"Never leave a fallen man behind";
 The future could be bright for all of us. 

Sometimes distracting yourself from the everyday stress going on in life, is the best 'break' you can give yourself. With the internet its so easy to find something new to see, learn, read, or do. We waste so much of such a good resource, gossiping on social media. 

Thoughts to ponder as we enter this new world. It's a new year and spring is on the horizon, ya I know we're in the middle of winter.... I live in Western Washington... Winter is short and spring comes early!

The Bright side of the Barn took on a new look as well, enjoy! I hope you all have an amazing day.

Blessed  by God
Life's good @ the Bright side of the Barn
Thanks for stopping by,
Until next time, Stay safe and Happy Trails.

January 20, 2021

According to the plan

It would appear the plan is in play..... While I'm unable to share what I know, I can share that it's going to end up okay.

 Not always does everything go according to our plan, but most assuredly, they go according to God's plan and in God's timing. 

 There were many signs and signals today. There's a lot of information on what's going on, if you know how to put the pieces together right. You have to know which clues are truth and which are not...

 The picture is clear. Pray, Praise the Lord and Keep the faith.


Blessed by God
Life's good @ the Bright side of the Barn
Thanks for stopping by
Until next time, Stay safe and Happy Trails


January 19, 2021

It's time

 I guess we wake up tomorrow and see how this all turns out. Many folks are uneasy, stressed and worried. Some excited. Our way of life is going to be changed forever, either way this all plays out. 

Pray for America.


Blessed by God
Life's good @ the Bright side of the Barn.
Thanks for Stopping by
Until next time, Stay safe and Happy Trails


January 18, 2021

Peaceful transition

 There's a lot of talk about the upcoming events this week. Our country is standing on a pivoting point, that will change the future forever. And there is no going back. "The worlds' watching" is an under statement. 

 Personally I don't see it being peaceful around here for quite a while. Too many people are not satisfied with how things are being handled and the way decisions have been made. 

 Our very Constitution and rights as Americans have been trampled upon. I struggle to believe that very many people are actually okay with it.? We're being pushed in a direction that has a very dark outcome.

 One more day and we'll see if there is such a thing as a peaceful transition of power. ... I honestly don't think it's going to be to Biden.

 I think it's really sad that the media is spreading false stories covering up the real news and what makes it worse is that people are stupid enough to believe it.....

Sad times in America, Our first Lady would agree 

{I had to go to New Zealand to find an honest article...} very sad for american journalism.

Praying for our President and our Country tonight.


Blessed by God
Life's good @ the Bright side of the Barn
Thanks for stopping by
Until next time, Stay safe and Happy Trails.

January 13, 2021

Are we there yet?


Matthew 24 

 3 And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? 
 4 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.
 5 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.
 6 And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. 
 7 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.
 8 All these are the beginning of sorrows. 
 9 Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake. 
 10 And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. 
 11 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. 
 12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. 
 13 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
 14 And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come. 


You don't have to believe in God to see this is the END of America as we knew it. 


Blessed  by God
Life's good @ the Bright side of the Barn
Thanks for stopping by
Until next time, Stay safe and Happy Trails.

January 9, 2021

Just Breathe

Breathe...

 Feels like that's about all we can do after such an exhausting week. No stimulus check here, hope yours came through for you. I'm always the one that gets in the line with the 'teller in training' or 'the tape just ran out'.... Why should the check be any different. ..

 What's going to happen with our country and this crazy election.... I can't believe that people wouldn't be concerned that 'censorship' has begun. Regardless of how you feel about Trump.... One of the big things we pride ourselves on in America and I believe both sides would agree... is our freedom of speech. The R team didn't cut off the D's and all the negative things they said 4 years ago. So why are the D team infringing on the R's American rights? I don't care which side your on, it's your rights being violated, even though it's not happening to you personally.... 

at least not yet... 

how are you going to feel when this one hits you personally.? 

Might be too late to fix it then.

 Biblical predictions point to this being the end of our country as we knew it. There is no more vacant land to inhabit... Oh wait, this wasn't vacant land when we got here either. 

 We just took over...

 So many different speculations and news in every direction. You can't believe any of it. Both sides admit the election had significant problems, but why fix it, we've let it go this way in previous elections, so why should this one be any different. 

 The news is s a joke. I heard more truth about our country from the Canadian TV's when I was up there visiting. Your media has so much 'bleeped' out so you only hear what they want you to hear.  

 No one knows how this is all going to play out, all we can do is live one day at a time right now and just keep breathing....






Blessed by God
Life's good @ the Bright side of the Barn
Thanks for Stopping by
Until next time, Stay safe and Happy Trails.

January 7, 2021

Wisdom 101

 As my dad always said

Believe nothing you hear and only half of what you see


 So 

They say TRUMP supporters ran BIDENS campaign bus off the road..........

So

Why do the PICTURES only show TRUMP supporters rolling along side the bus?



It looks like any 2 rival teams going down the road to a football game, harassing each other.....

IF 

The TRUMP supporters ran the bus off the road, 

Shouldn't/WOULDN'T that be the  PICTURE OF THE DAY.

No picture to prove......

guess you gotta take their word for it.....


Blessed by God
Life's good @ the Bright side of The Barn
Thanks for stopping by
Until next time, Stay safe and Happy Trails.

January 3, 2021

January's First Post

 

A bird feeder post ... and it's been busy ever since we put it up. We've even had a wood pecker and Red winged Black birds! The grand kids are loving it. {So is Grama}

The green house made it's way out to the back yard after being assembled in the living room. That was fun.

  

Christmas was an amazing day here. I hope yours was just as awesome. We've had grand kids almost every day and night since. Tomorrow they go back to school and Papa Tim goes back to work...

My life goes back to ' normal ' ? 

A new year and new hope for better things to come. 2020 was a bit rough around the edges. And we still don't really know what's up with the Presidential election. 2021 could prove to be very interesting here in America. I don't really call us the United states anymore, seeing as how we are not so united...

It's been busy at the barn!

A lot of horses were adopted over the holidays! Today I spent the day with the trailer hooked up and people practicing loading some mares to get ready to take them home.. Had a little spare time so I worked my girls a bit. Both loaded beautifully, repeatedly. Proud of my girls. 

Glad it's done though. I had a thing about pulling the trailer around. Backing up is not my specialty, and of course I almost got stuck in the soft grass when I parked it. 4x4 and I'm Done! Now I need to wash the truck and trailer.... oh well, maybe with all this rain the worst of it will fall off. 

I hope your year is starting off well. With everyone staying healthy !


Blessed by God
Life's good @ the Bright side of the Barn
Thanks for stopping by
Until next time, Stay safe and Happy Trails.

2024 Event Schedule

2024 Event Schedule ~

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