Wednesday February 2 2011
"So, you came down to warm, sunny Arizona to vet a ride?" I said to Dr Carter Hounsel. "Yea, and i"m still looking!"
No warm and sunny here at the 6-day Springdale Romp in Safford, Arizona. It's pretty darn cold. It's right around freezing and the brutal wind makes things much more interesting.
Winter Carharts and furry hats are the de rigueur dress code.
A lighter has to be used to melt the markers enough to draw numbers on horse butts at the vet in.
Horses are shivering in their blankets.
Of course, Arizona is luckier than most of the rest of the nation, but there are going to be some pretty intrepid riders on tomorrow's 50 and 25 miler.
Hopefully I won't be found frozen in my tent in the morning (overnight low is supposed to be around 9*), and my camera equipment will still function.
We'll see!
Ohmigosh!! You guys are way more intrepid than I could ever be. Wishing you some warmer temperatures and sunshine!
ReplyDeleteMy hubby is riding there today. He was debating about riding-but decided to go out anyway. I hope you didn't freeze last night!
ReplyDeleteMerri" vente pa España" que por esas tierras te vas ha quedar congelada y encima viviendo en una tienda de campaña, no te tratan bien tus amigos.
ReplyDeleteSaludos de gabriel.
Anyone riding or working at 9 degrees deserves a Very Large Award.
ReplyDeleteWhoa, that sounds really cold for riding. Hope you make it through the night without frostbite!
ReplyDeleteToo cold...too cold. Brrr!
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine riding at that temp, in the wind - even if it were to be sunny. I guess some folks will do anything for their sport!
You brought this with you! I know you like cold Merri but come on, lol. Stay warm ;-)
ReplyDeleteI am not a tiny bit jealous anymore....
ReplyDeleteI'm heading down today, I'll bring the sunshine with me! Going to blanket Khid for the trip down, hardly ever do that. Just saying.
ReplyDeleteI'm heading out in the morning to arrive Sat. ... temps forecast for 50s - 60s lows in the 30s ... kudos to the hearty riders already there!
ReplyDeleteGlad I had to reschedule my ride for Monday...Looking forward to it! Anyone know if Bill Wilson is there?
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