August 26, 2015

Tanya's Daily Scoop
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What a Day!!!

Nope guys, I'm not on vacation...yet!

But this view (above) yesterday sure does looks like it! - and that's right down the street from where we live :)

So before I get into anything else -
Let me start off by telling you just how eventful yesterday was...

As I had mentioned, I was taking Cosette to the stables to get the horses hoofs trimmed - their horsey mani/pedi as I like to call it! 

Anyhow, the farrier that we use is very good with the horses tho a bit unconventional...
While I have no issues at all with being unconventional - as I know that most of my life is rather unconventional! LOL

So the farrier didn't come with an assistant. 
Most farriers don't come with an assistant. But in dealing with Dream and Star this fella prefers to not use cross ties or a hitching post and to have someone hold the lead line for the horses as he works away...

This worked all good and fine while Cosette held Dream (who is like a big puppy dog).

The Farrier's 5m old pup 'Ace'

But then it was Star's turn up to bat...
If you recall, Star is my sister Jet's horse. And she is an Alpha Mare. Definitely a horses horse, and a bit of a beast or a brat - however you want to look at,  difficult is what she is!

And so it was up to me to go and...
A.) First catch her in the paddock - oh that was sure fun as she ran circles around me and I looked/felt like an idiot doing laps chasing after her!

Finally I suppose she tired out and allowed me to put her halter on and walk her out of the pasture. Whew! 

B.) I had the chore of holding her as she was getting her feet done - which she isn't very fond of. 
Now keep in mind that I did not go into this planning to do anything or the sort. I had chose to the WORST type of shoes on to be dealing with a difficult horse that probably almost weighs a ton! 
And there was no way on the planet Earth that I would've allowed Cosette to do this, as the horse might've trampled her! 

It was not an easy task whatsoever, and Star had shoved the farrier a number of times as she was being moody and hyper!

But after all of the struggle and fight, the job was managed. The farrier earned his keep, and I managed the BEAST without getting hurt or trampled on myself! Ahhhh!

While Star might look calm and well behaved in the pictures - don't let that fool you!

And on our way out we couldn't help but stop and visit this adorable little Dachshund puppy Gemma as she ran up to us and rolled over to get a belly rub!

Later on in the day we had such a magnificent and beautiful sunset that I couldn't capture on camera at all. But I was truly in awe! 

Today should be a bit more mellow, and it is a day closer to the weekend! Can I get a WHOOP WHOOP?!

And being that today is Hump Day or as we like to call it W2GW (Where to go Wednesday), both Elisa and I have complied some upcoming events and/or things to do!

Check 'em out - 

We've got 2 fairly BIG Annual EVENTS that are still going on here in Orange County:

1. PAGEANT OF THE MASTERS you're not gonna want to miss this one!
2. SAWDUST ART FESTIVAL'S 49TH ANNUAL SUMMER SHOW

This is the LAST weekend of the Famous
PAGEANT OF THE MASTERS in Laguna Beach!
WHERE:  650 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach

Presented in July and August since the early 1930's, these colorful events have won worldwide recognition. The Pageant consists of ninety minutes of “living pictures” – incredibly faithful art re-creations of classical and contemporary works with real people posing to look exactly like their counterparts in the original pieces.
CLICK FOR MORE INFO

This is also the last weekend of:
SAWDUST ART FESTIVAL'S 49TH ANNUAL SUMMER SHOW
WHERE: 935 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach

Art enthusiasts, collectors, and novice artists have come to the Sawdust since our beginning in 1966 for our mix of fine art and craft. Media include hand-blown and fused glass, painting, jewelry, surf art, ceramics, clothing and textiles, wood and metal sculpture, scrimshaw, photography, and so much more.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

And for the FOODIE out there...
This weekend is the Los Angeles Food and Wine Festival - which is a MUST GO!

WHERE: Throughout Los Angeles
WHEN: Aug 27 - 30, 2015

Now in its fifth year, the Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival, presented with generous support from founding partners FOOD & WINE and Lexus, is a four-day epicurean event showcasing the finest in food and drink culture throughout Los Angeles, and culinary personalities from throughout the nation. Set amidst one of the most iconic streets in the country and washed in cultural sophistication due to its thought leading residents like the Walt Disney Concert Hall, The Colburn School of Music, The Music Center, Grand Park, MOCA, and the much anticipated Broad Museum., the event spans the city and offers guests the chance to sample the cuisines and products from some of the most prominent epicurean influencers, while enjoying the sights and sounds of the entertainment industry's brightest talents. The talent coming for this weekend is second to none for a food and wine festival including celebrated chefs such as Alex Guarnascehlli, Tyler Florence, Curtis Stone, Michael Chiarello, Michelle Bernstein, Thomas Keller, Elizabeth Falkner and local favorites such as Ray Garcia, Michael Fiorelli, Neal Fraser and David Lefevre.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
And to make it even better...
GET YOUR GROUPON for the event HERE

And lastly, but certainly not leastly please CHECK OUT MY LATEST POST "Set your Clocks to Island Time in the Caribbean" where I take you on a virtual visit to 6 Islands in the Caribbean!

Pitons in St. Lucia

Wishing you all a mighty fine Wednesday and hope to see you all back here at the same time and same place tomorrow!

Signing off,
-T

Elisa's Daily Scoop
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W2GW Around NYC-Area

Good Day!! Mid-week again!

How is your week moving along?  I have no complaints on this end. Coming to you today straight from Goldberg's in Westhampton Beach. 

Not going to lie folks - today's blog is a bit long and chock full of good information, so read on...

While yesterday was sunny and VERY humid, today is sunny and dry and breezy - JUST GORGEOUS!

My week has been MORE than productive and it's only half way done!

I'm most excited about the great deal of progress Tanya and I have made updating our Travelin' Cousins site and adding a number of trip pages and a new Resource Directory this week!           

We recognize that Travelin' Cousins can be a great resource to you when planning your own trips. By doing what we love best - the planning and creation of of trips - we hope that Travelin' Cousins' Trip Itineraries are a valuable source to all of our followers, their friends and families!

For each trip we take (together and separately), Tanya and I invest a great deal of time to insure that whatever we do or wherever we go, our visits have been planned with the best efficiency.  

Our trip itineraries save our followers from doing:
> Research
> Day-by-Day Sights and Attraction Visit Plan
> Estimated Expense Details  
> Links to all Places Included on Each Trip

Our goal is to provide "Ready-Made" Trip Itineraries to save you time and energy.

Tanya and I like to think of ourselves as:

"Trip Planners for the Time-Challenged Traveler."   

CLICK HERE TO Check out a few of our 
Upcoming Trip Itineraries

Family of Deer grazing on one of my Remsenburg neighbor's lawns

My day yesterday was very relaxing!  in addition to the tremendous amount of writing I completed, I took several bicycle rides around my neighborhood here in Remsenburg.  

On one of my little jaunts, I spotted an entire family of deer.  So sweet and adorable were they as they stared at me, uncertain, as to whether they should continue grazing or sprint off.  I made the decision for them - and after a quick stop to snap a few photos, I left them to peacefully graze.

AFTER AN AFTERNOON DIP IN THE POOL

Later in the day, the girls returned from a long day of horseback riding, and enjoyed hours of swimming in the pool. 

First, when they arrived back home and then later on, Kelsey and Sarah opted for a bit of night swimming!  All three were out cold by 10:00 - no small feat when these girls are together!

REFUSING TO SMILE

A NIGHT SWIM

PLAYING HORSEY

Gianna and I opted to just hang out on the hammock while the girls bounced and splashed around!

SELFIE LYING DOWN ON THE HAMMOCK

FINALLY - W2GW Fun Stuff for You!!
My September calendar is filling up quickly with a variety of "to do's" in New York City!!

I encourage you to click the links below to read more about what I have planned and add to your "where to go" calendar.

ELISA'S SEPTEMBER WHERE TO GO'S
An American in Paris on Broadway 
September 10th
With all of the points I accumulated from my Audience Rewards, I was able to get 2 free tickets to this show!! I'll be taking Kelsey for her birthday on September 10th (4 days before her birthday) for a Mommy & Me special evening!!

CLICK IMAGE to get tickets for An American in Paris on Broadway (credit: broadwaystore.com)

Ferragosto, Arthur Avenue, Bronx  September 13
An annual Italian celebration on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx, this is something I will have to miss this year, unfortunately, because it falls on the same day as Kelsey's 9th Birthday celebration.  However, it is great fun with great food - if you can make it, I strongly suggest going!

CLICK IMAGE for more information about Ferragosto 2015 on Arthur Avenue September 13, 2015

Adventureland for Kelsey's 9th Birthday
September 13
What better way to celebrate Kelsey's birthday than with rides and friends!!
That's where my gang will be for my youngest's 9th birthday party this year!

CLICK IMAGE for more information about Adventureland in Farmingdale, Long Island

Day of Rememberance in NYC:
911 Memorial & Museum, One World Observatory and 911 Tribute Center 
September 22nd
Paying tribute to the victims of this horrific event, a little over a week after the 14th Anniversary of 911, I'm sure it will be quite an emotional day.

CLICK IMAGE for more information about the One World Observatory

Whew!!! Well, that's a wrap baby!


See ya back here tomorrow when Tanya will be featuring a travel adventure from yesteryear!

- E
xoxo