Heidi from Magnolia, KY

....to a new page. Cheers!

Missed by about 6 hours!

He sang "Happy Birthday to You"

Thanks for the lovely Birthday wishes.

Heidi, looks like I spoke too early last night. How is Hollie doing?

Heidi, the trees are gum trees. Part of the eucalyptus family. Gum trees are all smooth barked.

This one looks like it should be part of a forest.

Thank you dear Heidi for your birthday wishes. It was a great day.

Thankyou Heidi, your birthday wishes were wonderful. I have had a wonderful day spent with my family, Warren arranged for my son, my daughter & her family, & my mother to come for a lunch at a local restaraunt. It really was a surprise.

Hi Heidi. I was so sorry to hear about the deaths of Coffee & Hollie. Dear oh dear, you have had to say goodbye to so many wonderful animals. Even with as much practice as you've had, it probably never gets any easier. It seems like fate that another rescue dog has found its way to you & your big heart. Lucky Timmy - please give him a big hug from me.

Hello Heidi, I am so sorry about the loss of Holly & Coffee. It is never easy to loose a part of your family. It is wonderful for you & Timmy that he has came into your life. He is one lucky dog to have you.

for the wonderful b'day greeting Heidi! My birthday was extra special with all my Sudoku family greetings!

Hi Heidi
Had a look at the Spruce Lodge website. They sure are a stylish looking horse and a pretty rare breed from what I read. Do you propose to breed them.
I've had an historic week. On Sunday night, a horse I actually bred myself won her first race. I've had lots of winners that I've bought but this is the first I've bred. It was a sires stakes race but I don't know if I'll send her to Victoria for the semi-final.

What a beautiful young horse Heidi. As a Bushie I love exotic farm animals. I have a couple of old ex trotters saved from the Knackers to look after. Enjoy your new love..

Thank you Heidi for helping me celebrate my birthday. It was a wonderful day made even better with all the greetings of my Sudoku friends.

Hi Heidi
I presume Gypsy Cobs and Gypsy Vanners are the same breed. The photos look the same. We have a Gypsy Cob breeder near to where we live and I am at some stage going to visit them to have a look at their horses. I note coloured stallions are often used over other breeds incuding thoroughbreds. What do you think you would get if you mated a standardbred mare to a Gypsy stallion.

The stud's website is rosedaleequinestud.com.au .

Hello Heidi! Thank you for the birthday wishes and the animals! I think of you often and the wonderful pie you served us that day. I enjoyed seeing your farm and all of your animals. I hope our paths cross again some day!

Hi Heidi. When I wrote to Julie & asked about her daughter's wedding she directed me to details in her comment on SA. I had to search & search to find it, but that gave me a chance to catch up on the postings of regular SA contributors. Gosh, so many hardships lately for so many people there. Sad reading, but I was happy to come across the website you posted for the video of Whimsey & watched that. She is so pretty - I kept hoping they would show her running. Hope she is settling into her new home well & that your back is feeling better.

Hello Heidi
I’m sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you but I have been in Adelaide on a Dog Judging Assignment. The other judges were great fun with three from the USA (Maryland), a married couple from New Zealand and a gay couple (male) from Holland. I was the token Australian. The dinners were hilarious and I put on 2 kilos.
Fortunately this week I have been very strict and have lost 1.8k in 4 days.
Anyway thank you so much for your birthday wishes. They were really very much appreciated. After many years of trying I’ve finally convinced the family not to waste money on cards and presents of things I don’t really want and put their money towards a plane ticket to visit the old folks more often.
At my age, I’m just glad to have the birthday without having all the hoo haa as well.
Hope all the animals are well. I'm now deciding on the stallion to use this season and I think I'll go for another son of Artsplace - Art Colony. He's line bred to my mare on his dam's side.
Again thanks for your best wishes.
Regards, David

I am so sorry to hear that you have lost two of your dog companions today. It's always very hard to say goodbye to them, especially two in one day. You never stop missing the pets one has had over the years, so we will just try to remember the joys we had while they were with us.

You have my deepest sympathy, Heidi. Losing two pets in one day is an unspeakable tragedy. Hopefully, the memories of happy times will carry you through these sad days. ♥

Heidi: Tami called & told me about Lady & Dennis. My love & hugs to you at this sad time.
My friend Helen had to put her 2 dogs down almost 2 weeks ago (this coming Friday). She asked me to go with her for support...gave me a chance to say goodbye to them too.
I am here for you if you need anything!! Love you LOTS!!

Hello Heidi
Sorry to hear you are in a lot of pain. Hope the epidural works. Mrs S had one for the birth of our first child. Nurse left us alone to talk and when she came back the baby was virtually born and neither of us knew a thing about it. Certainly worked then.
Having yearling colt gelded tomorrow. I always have them gelded early because there is much less chance then of them injuring themselves in fences etc. Another grandson of Artsplace. Sending mare to Real Desire this year and he himself is a grandson of Artsplace.
Hope all your animals are behaving themselves.
Regards

Thank you, Heidi, for your clever birthday greeting! It's hard to believe it's been more than two years since Fionafest. We need to start planning another gathering! Cheers! Jane

Your birthday greeting is so clever. I got a kick out of it. The first pink hippo is the best. So graceful. Thx for remembering and giving me a smile.

Is it a Royal Stewart Tartan or what?

Thank you very much for the birthday wishes. Even though I am getting way old, I still had a good time - made all the better because of birthday wishes from around the world. I just love the way you do the Happy Birthday song with the animals and birds - makes me smile.

LOVE your Fiona costume!

Happy Thanksgiving, Heidi! May you be blessed this holiday season

Happy Thanksgiving, Heidi! Have a wonderful day.

Love the Candy Man Heidi!

Heidi!
Wishing you and your family a beautiful holiday and blessings the year long

Wishing you and yours the best in the New Year

Hi Heidi. I just wanted to wish you and all those you care for a very happy Christmas, and all the best in the year to come. Cheers!

To you and Gil. Hope you enjoy your day.

I don't doubt they are a handful...but I can imagine how they can bring a smile to your face at about any moment. Puppies and kittens are so wonderful! Judging by the photo, these pups are gorgeous.
I think it's cool that we share #5 as a favorite number. It's funny how one can be drawn to a certain number. 6 and 9 are my least favorite numbers...now what have they ever done for me to dislike them? hehehe!

I loved your 'gold = cold' mis-type ...reminded me of Vici.
But then, she tends to think 'cold = gold' instead! She seems to love snow so much!

Wishing you a very tomorrow, Heidi!
May all of your birthday wishes come true!

Heidi! So happy you scored the 5 spot on your special day. Blessings to you!

Heidi, Enjoy your special day. I hope you get taken out for a special dinner.