So much going on!

Dodge:

I haven't worked with her since Saturday. Sunday I spent the day with the hubby lounging around being totally lazy with him. Really cleaning the house, but laziness and lots of 10 minute breaks ensued. Anywho, Monday I went out and it rained and rained and rained. The only positive thing about it was she is paying attention to me now and walking up to me. Where as before she really didn't give a shit what I was doing as long as I left her alone.

I am going back out today, since her attitude improved so much last week I think I am going to saddle, lunge, and then maybe take a short ride. Her woah is much better and so is her walk. As long as I can keep her under control and give her precise commands I think we might be ok. The BO mentioned she wants to ride so we may go out together.

Dodge's feet need to be done again. Their starting to chip a little. I am assuming this is just normal wear and tear on hooves when they run around all the time. Her hooves are aslo going to take a year to grow out into the new ones. The old ones are kinda soft from the conditions she was in and have a TON of fever lines on them. The new growth feels good on her though, so I am hoping that is positive!

My BIL is also picking up her vaccine for Rhino on Friday for me. Bless his little soul. I was going to order it online, but after shipping, it was the same amount to just have him pick it up. Then I can ensure that it stays cold.

Next week Dodge also gets her first dental! I am hoping after this is done that she puts on even more weight because she can now eat properly. I need to pick up another bag of grain... remind myself...

Saturday:

I am soooooooo excited! I am going to go to work Sat morning, then I get off at 3:30pm. I am making dinner for Joe's brother and his friend! Check this menu out:

First course:

Fried Green Tomato's with red pepper aoli

Second course:

Pan seared Fennell scented duck with garlic mashed potato's and a pinot noir sauce

Dessert:

puff pastry with strawberries and pastry cream

How effing yum does all that sound? As usual, for these dinners, I will post the full thing here. Just for reference, this whole dinner will start technically tomm night. I am also making a loaf of my ever famous homemade bread. That will start on Friday night.

Anywho, here is the layout for this meal in steps:

Tonight:

Buy the duck breasts, fennel, pinot noir, puff pastry, strawberries, fennel seeds, heavy whipping cream, eggs, and whatever else that I need for this meal. I have flour, yeast, potato's, garlic, green maters, and ext already at home.

Thursday:

Prepare the puff pastry, wrap between paper towels and keep in microwave until Sat. Prepare pastry cream and set in fridge until Sat. Make the red pepper aoli.

Friday:

Prepare the duck and place in marinade. Start the bread and put biga in fridge for a long slow rise for developed flavor.

Saturday:

Is a put together. First course will need to be done first, obviously. Pick the tomato's and then fry. Drizzle with the aoli and bam!

The deserts will be put together first, before the first course, those will have detailed instructions but will go in desert bowls.

The bread follows since that is the second longest thing to be completed. I will probably have Joe take it out of the fridge about 2pm to give it two hours to come to room temp, so when I get home I can start that.

Thent he taters go on the stove and the duck begins to be prepared. After this its all easy, since I will have the deserts done, the bread is simple, and the maters will have already been made.

Fancy establishment here I come!

PS: there will be pictures!