Back to work for The Horse

@TheHorse (238342)
Walnut Creek, California
July 3, 2017 1:27pm CST
After two weeks of vacation, it's time to head back to work today. I was hoping to hit the road, but car troubles two weeks ago put a damper on that. I wound up playing three music gigs and working three days at my friend's preschool, so it wasn't quite a full vacation, but I did have some free time to do some reading and work on speakers and coasters. Today, I've already discussed two kid clients with Case Managers and will now head in to do some paperwork. Hopefully, I'll see a kid client this afternoon. Have you given yourself some vacation time yet this Summer? Where are you going next? I'm hoping to make it to both New York and Montana in August.
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April
@thislittlepennyearns (68246)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
3 Jul 17
Being self employed generally means I get to take a break whenever I want lol. But Montana sounds awesome! What part?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238342)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Jul 17
Well, our cabin is in the Judith Mountains near Lewistown. If I have time, I like to go up to Glacier National Park as well.
celticeagle
@celticeagle (189927)
• Boise, Idaho
4 Jul 17
Some times just being around home and doing things you were not able to during regular work is a nice vacation.
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celticeagle
@celticeagle (189927)
• Boise, Idaho
4 Jul 17
@TheHorse ......That sounds like retirement to me.
The Horse
@TheHorse (238342)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Jul 17
Yes, I actually enjoyed having no concrete obligations. I actually did accept a couple of work-related calls, because they were "billable hours," but only when I felt like it.
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WorDazza
@WorDazza (15826)
• Manchester, England
3 Jul 17
Recently returned from a week in beautiful North Devon. Probably won't get away again until September. By the way, I listened to a few of your tracks. You have a great talent sir. Not really my genre but I take my imaginary hat off to you fir the quality of the performances.
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WorDazza
@WorDazza (15826)
• Manchester, England
3 Jul 17
@TheHorse Woolacombe Beach
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238342)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Jul 17
@WorDazza It looks very pretty! Do people "sunbathe" there, as they do in the US and in Southern Europe?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238342)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Jul 17
@WorDazza Did a second photo not "take"?
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DianneN
@DianneN (254926)
• United States
3 Jul 17
Hope your car is ok! At least you used your vacation doing what you enjoy. Let me know if you come to New York City. We are planning on going to Grand Rapids, Michigan to see the ice princess skate in the New York Nationals.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238342)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Jul 17
Will do! I go to see my Auntie on Long Island at least once a year. Um, why are the New York Nationals in Grand Rapids MI? I hope she has fun!
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DianneN
@DianneN (254926)
• United States
3 Jul 17
@TheHorse Oh, yes! Your aunt! That's so nice. She is representing New York and the Nationals happen to be in Michigan. It's so crazy, that no one knows the date or time, yet!!!!
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Diana Abrahamson
@dianadee (1778)
• South Africa
8 Jul 17
Glad you were able to have a partial holiday!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238342)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Jul 17
@dianadee I did make it to Santa Barbara and to Grass Valley (bluegrass festival) recently. But I haven't done one of my "official road trips" in awhile.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238342)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Jul 17
I do look forward to "getting outa Dodge," but my holiday did help.
Diana Abrahamson
@dianadee (1778)
• South Africa
8 Jul 17
@TheHorse Well a break certainly helps the emotions and one's overall health ..blessed to be able to get away!
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NJ Chicaa
@NJChicaa (127164)
• United States
3 Jul 17
I'm off until Sept 1
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238342)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Jul 17
Are you a teacher? Will you head out of town?
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NJ Chicaa
@NJChicaa (127164)
• United States
3 Jul 17
@TheHorse yes I am. I won't be going anywhere. I live at the beach.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238342)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Jul 17
@NJChicaa Ah, that's hard to beat. We spent an afternoon at the beach in Santa Barbara a a moth or so ago. But it wasn't quite swimming weather. But I always find the waves and the sand soothing.
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vanny
@vandana7 (102698)
• India
4 Jul 17
I was to go on vacation this year...but the bank played spoil sport...anyway I would not have been in mood with that kind of problem working on my mind. They lost my original document if you must know.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238342)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Jul 17
What document was that? Here, banks don't usually "lose" documents.
Bojel
@jobelbojel (36796)
• Philippines
4 Jul 17
I had one in May and will have another this month. Anyway, you had a productive vacation.
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Bojel
@jobelbojel (36796)
• Philippines
4 Jul 17
@TheHorse that's great news! Enjoy and have a great day, always!
The Horse
@TheHorse (238342)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Jul 17
Yes, I did. And now my truck is truly road-worthy.
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Pat Z Anthony
@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
3 Jul 17
What is this vacation thing you speak of @TheHorse Some really do get the true definition of a vacation when they are away from their employment, but not many we know ever have!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238342)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Jul 17
They just work continuously?
Jellybelly
@CookieMonster46 (13453)
• United States
3 Jul 17
I doubt I will be taking a real vacation this year, only because we have people who are very sick in the family and we all pitch in to help . There will be time for fun stuff later, but will sneak in staycations, when I can. It gets to be like that when family gets older and have issues.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238342)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Jul 17
Yes, I have many friends and extended family with parents (and even peers) developing health issues. Carpe Diem and all that!
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Nanette Piotrowski
@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
4 Jul 17
What's a vacation @TheHorse ? 8am: feed the cats, scoop boxes. Next: empty, clean and refill water tubs for the raccoons and strays. Next: feed the donkeys. Next: yard work. Next: MyLot. Next: lunch. Next: Re-scoop cat boxes. Next: Critter grocery shopping. Next: Any house-cleaning and/or laundry. Next: Recycling. Next: Fill food bowls for outside critters. Next: Give hay to the donkeys. Next: Supper. DAILY. I guess my vacation is the possible nap I take somewhere from 2-3pm. Maybe.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238342)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Jul 17
Heh heh. Sounds like a full and satisfying day, though.
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Nanette Piotrowski
@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
4 Jul 17
@TheHorse I'd like a vacation day on a deserted island but I'd probably wind up taking care of the critters there too.
Jessica
@JESSY3236 (22244)
• United States
4 Jul 17
I might be going to Columbia,SC to see the eclipse in August I also might go to NJ too.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238342)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Jul 17
One of my friends is heading up t Washington State, I think, to see the eclipse.
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Angie
@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
4 Jul 17
I hope to head up North in August, if all things go as planned. I have not had a vacation in years! Yes I have traveled but not as a vacation. I am still working daily.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238342)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Jul 17
I have a gig today. No rest for the wicked.
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Angie
@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
4 Jul 17
@TheHorse Have fun! Play one for me.
Cage The Elephant - Ain't No Rest For The Wicked
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Music video by Cage The Elephant performing Ain't No Rest For The Wicked. (C) 2009 RCA/JIVE Label Group, a unit of Sony Music Entertainment
Scott Ganschow
@teamfreak16 (43642)
• Denver, Colorado
5 Jul 17
You didn't get to hit the road, but on the plus side, you did get to hear some fantastic modern day rap!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238342)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Jul 17
The word "fantastic" did not cross my mind. But I have to admit, when I have my morning "constitutional," there are times when I say, "that was fantastic!"
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snowy
@snowy22315 (209073)
• United States
4 Jul 17
Yeah, I went to see some family which was nice. I will sneak another vacation in I am sure.
dragon54u
@dragon54u (31633)
• United States
3 Jul 17
Your vacation sounds like it was interesting, if not exactly what you wanted. You made kids happy and entertained folks so it can't have been all that boring! I'm glad you enjoyed yourself and hope you get to your travel goals next month! I haven't had a vacation in years but plan to before next summer. I'm going to visit my sister in Georgia and from there we might just take a sightseeing trip by train. I hate to spend the money but I can't take it with me so why not enjoy it, right? I know that those travels will be worth so much more to me than any limited financial security that the money could possibly bring.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238342)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Jul 17
I feel the same way. I want to visit my sister in Italy, but she's been a little aloof lately. Expensive, yes, but the experience would be life-changing, as every trip to Europe is for me.
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Dominique
@dodo19 (48166)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
3 Jul 17
I'm sorry to hear you couldn't really go on a road trip or anything, but at least you were still able to relax a little. I wish I could go on a vacation, but I'm not sure if it's going to happen this summer.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238342)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Jul 17
I hope you get to! What are the constraints?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382325)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Aug 17
I'm intrigued by the photo. Mostly it's Shetlands and other pony types that they used in the mines.
Kandase
@Kandae11 (57230)
•
3 Jul 17
Will you be on vacation again in August?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238342)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Jul 17
Yes, I've accumulated a lot of vacation and sick time. I'm sort of a workaholic. So I'll give myself a week or two before the Fall semester starts where I teach.