Our destination was just up ahead. A little trail that cuts
across a corner, then was able to double back on the road and head back the same
way we came. There was a truck parked here and we could hear voices, but
didn't see any people. Cezarr was a little concerned about where the
people were, but I just let him know we didn't care. We had a new
destination and that was back to the trailer. So it wasn't very long until
we were right back at the forest service gate again. It is a much scarier
object from this view that it was from the other direction. Took a little
convincing and a couple circles to get around the little trail again. At
one point he thought he would try to back up the bank. Not a good
plan. Of course once by it the superior attitude showed on his
face. What a big boy I am.
Going back always seems to go much faster
than going out. So we trucked right along. Even got into a little
trot a couple times. Came face to face with a jogger and dog. This
was cool they were going the other way and we were headed home. Got back
to one of the gates and dang if the jogger hadn't closed it. Now I was the
one upset. I started looking around for where I could get back on if I had
to get off. I was not happy with the prospect. We walked up to the
gate and took a look. I could see that if I could position Cezarr I could
flip the wire bale off the gate and get it open. OK, we have worked on
side passing in the round corral. Let's hope he remembers. Yeah, he
does. First attempt failed, but lined him up again and yoo-hoo, got the
gate open. Now it is just a hop skip and jump to the trail that leads back
to the main road. Was really hoping the jogger hadn't closed both gates as
the next one didn't have as much room to maneuver around. Yoo-hoo she
didn't. Back down to the creek and the road to the trailer.
Discovered at this point that Cezarr goes down hill very nice. Unlike
Picara who just kind of slams down a hill tripping here and there, Cezarr is
very smooth and careful about picking his way. This could be a joy in my
life. But oh no, not a car parked in front of the path. That darn
jogger again. Cezarr had several options which way he could go. The
least preferred was over two metal posts that were laying in the middle of the
trail. Of course before I could decide which way to go he decided to go
directly over the posts. As I didn't care for his decision we had to go
back up and try this again. This time I chose the direction and he agreed
that it was better than his choice.
Almost home. I hadn't eaten dinner yet and
was getting hungry. I was now about 7:10 so was looking forward to getting
home. Couple more cars came by, but hey, this is becoming old stuff.
Tied up at the trailer, unsaddled and brushed the boy out. Had
that satisfied cat grin on my face at a ride well done. OK, time to
load up. WHAT, you don't want to get in. Ah come on, there is grain
up there for you to eat see. Nope, can't see it from back here.
Don't believe that it is in there and I don't want to go. OK, then, come
out here and run in circles for awhile. Want to go now? Hum will get
in half way check things out, nope don't want to go. OK, let me prop the
grain up so you can see it better. Oh I see it now, I'll get
in. OOPS the grain fell on the floor of the trailer along with the
bucket and that is really scary. I'm out a here. Dang
it. Ah come on boy you know the grain is up there get in. Nope don't
want to, will run circles all night if that is what it takes, but am not getting
in. Last time I got in something scary happened, so am not going.
Will get in half way a few dozen more times to check things out, but going all
the way, no way.
Am keeping my cool at this point even though my
stomach is really getting upset. Besides it is now about 8:10. Been
doing this asking for an hour. Many people have driven by and I am sure
were enjoying the show. Finally a good Samaritan stopped and asked if I
needed help. Yes, I said, I do. So got the boy half way in one more
time. My helper was at the front of the trailer to show him a handful of
grain and give a gentle tug on his lead rope. Oh, there are the
goodies. Up we go, butt rope hooked, door closed, thank you so much.
Yum, munch, munch, I was getting really hungry mom. Yeah right, me
too. Guess we need to work on the loading maneuver some more.
