Monday, Sept. 10th. The countdown begins…

We’re almost ready to go! The American Eventing Championships start in just 3 days. We leave tomorrow morning (or is it tonight, really late?) at 4:00 am, with Lauren’s noble steed, Salt ‘n Pepe (Pepe) in tow. It looks like about 18 hours on the road, so we’re hoping to arrive at Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Il before midnight. Eline Eckroth, from Perkinsville’s Pegasus Stable, is going to help with the driving, and we have a stash of goodies and games to keep us occupied care of our best-neighbor-ever, Mary.

Pepe will have a makeover this afternoon and Lauren will have her fingers tightly crossed that he will stay relatively clean overnight. Pepe is light gray, so keeping him that way can be quite a challenge. All of her tack is clean, boots are polished, and hairnets, stock ties and show gloves are carefully packed away.

I hope to figure out how to upload photos of our adventure. Maybe a candid shot or two of some famous Olympians! (Or of Lauren, removing poop stains from Pepe’s sides, which is what she’ll be doing most of the time anyway…). Check back here often for updates.

10 Responses

1. Mary L. Curry Says:
   September 10th, 2007 at 5:54 am

   Have a great trip, and GOOD LUCK!

   Amy and Grampy

2. Lolly and Pops Says:
   September 10th, 2007 at 6:30 am

   Weeeiiiiggghhh

   to go, gals!

3. Lolly and Pops Says:
   September 10th, 2007 at 6:34 am

   Hope you have great weather, enjoy the scenery along the way, and relax in readiness for the BIG DAY!

4. Annette Hatch Says:
   September 10th, 2007 at 7:25 am

   Wow! What a wonderful accomplishment and opportunity you’ve earned. Way to go!

   Good Luck, keep smiling and enjoy the ride! I’ll be cheering for you both.

   Annette

5. Kathie Lanphear Says:
   September 10th, 2007 at 8:17 am

   Hi…
   I just spoke with Bart and he told me the news. I wish you the best of luck Lauren and Pepe. Be safe in your travels and We will be cheering you on every day. Send us pictures!!

6. karen Says:
   September 10th, 2007 at 5:16 pm

   Lauren and Pepe –
   You have a lot of fans in the Big Apple that are cheering you on…

   Enjoy your rides !

   Sooooo exciting!

7. BIll Curry Says:
   September 11th, 2007 at 2:49 am

   Hi,
   Go Lauren (and Pepe) – have a great time at the championships, and take it easy on any Canadian competitors, eh?
   Your Nova Scotian fans will be cheering you on!!!

   Uncle Bill and Aunt Norma

8. Dad Says:
   September 11th, 2007 at 5:19 am

   …and they are off!
   On the road to Wayne, Illinois, Tuesday at 3:30 am.

9. Weezie Says:
   September 11th, 2007 at 2:42 pm

   Lauren and Pepe! We Vermonters are rooting for you!

10. Norma and Hillary Says:
    September 12th, 2007 at 3:26 pm

    Good luck Lauren and Pepe — (and Lisa)… your former Peachin’ Pony mates are rooting for you.

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