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May 20, 2021: A Conversation with Raudi

The following conversation took place during a late night trail ride.

Raudi: How come we are going out so late?
Alys: Because I first had to get the other three out.
R: How come I’m last?
A: Luck of the draw.
R: What does that mean?
A: Happenstance.
R: Hey Tyra, what does happenstance mean?
Tyra: Just the way it worked out.
R: Smartass pony.
A: You asked her a question and she gave you an answer.
R: She has never, ever, said “I don’t know.”


Raudi taking a break after riding up to the bench

A: This is because you have never asked her anything she doesn’t know.
R: One of these days. . .
A: One of these days.
R: I don’t feel like going out.
A: Neither do I.
R: Then why are we going out?
A: Because you need the exercise. And so do I.
R: Yesterday you rode me up to the top of the bench and down.
A: And you were puffing and chuffing all the way to the top.
R: You exaggerate.
A: Nope. You are in poor condition.
R: But you rode me all winter.
A: True. But quite clearly it wasn’t enough exercise.
R: Are you attempting to make up for this now?
A: I wouldn’t call it making up for this.
R: What would you call it?
A: Attempting to get you fit.
R: So Tyra is a smart ass and I’m a fat ass.
A: These are your words, not mine.
Hrimfara: And I think that they are most apt.
R: Who asked you? This is supposed to be my conversation with Alys.
A: This is not a single conversation. Anyone can join in.
Tinni: Well, I have something to say.
A: Speak up, old man.
Tinni: Please don’t call me, “old man.”
A: Speak up, Mr. T.
Tinni: I’m enjoying my morning outings.
A: Me too.
Tyra: What do these outings consist of?
A: We begin with a warmup walk, ride our trails, then run the loop. We finish a quarter mile from home, and do a cool down walk.
Tinni: Then, when we get home, I get yard privileges.
A: That’s right.
Tyra: I would like yard privileges.
A: Tyra, you don’t get to be in the yard unless I am supervising.
Tyra: How come?
A: Because you have learned to open the gate. Tonight I found you down on the road, grazing.
Tyra: I thought this was okay. You taught me how to open the gate.
A: Yes, but I didn’t think you’d throw the latch.
Tyra: What do you think I am, stupid?
R: I think any horse that wanders off the property is stupid.
Tyra: Are you calling me stupid?
R: Well, you did wander off the property.
Hrimmi: Please, let’s not argue about this.
A: Thanks Hrimmi.
H: You are welcome.
R: Hrimmi is an ass kisser.
A: Okay. So we have a fat ass, a smart ass, and an ass kisser.
Tyra: And what about Tinni?
R: He’s a dumb ass.
A: Ohh, I don’t like the way this is all going.
R: Me neither. Let’s get going.
A: Yes, time to get out on the trail.
Tyra: And Raudi, happy trails to you.

Next: 140. 5/21/21: Gosh, Darn

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