I do not have to be asked twice to plaster all over the internet photos of my new boyfriend Stanley. I snapped this one of us with my cell phone seconds before he stuck his nose out and lipped it out of my hand. Stanley is in many respects much more interesting than patriarchy-blaming, not to mention taller and handsomer, so you can see why I was compelled to give the blog a rest for a couple of weeks.
Stanley, for those who give a crap about such things, is a 7 year old black bay quarter horse gelding of appendixy racing extraction standing 16.3. He has four white socks and enjoys Bermuda hay and French new wave cinema.
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amazonmidwife
February 12, 2008 at 5:49 pm (UTC -6)
He is beautiful!
Catherine D.
February 12, 2008 at 6:06 pm (UTC -6)
Felicitations! I have two horses (mare and gelding) but haven’t been able to ride recently due to lack of health insurance. (Don’t wanna invite Murphy’s Law to bring down an orthopedic injury!)
Pinko Punko
February 12, 2008 at 6:22 pm (UTC -6)
Huzzah!
I see Bert playing the Lassie in this situation-
TF: “What’s that, Bert? There’s blaming and a sighting of frisee? Bring me my steed! The menace must be abated!”
Twisty
February 12, 2008 at 6:27 pm (UTC -6)
“There’s blaming and a sighting of frisee?”
Ha!
Catharine
February 12, 2008 at 7:24 pm (UTC -6)
At the risk of getting my eyes scratched out in a Patriarchy-driven catfight, let me just say… I’d be in love with Stanley, too. If he weren’t already spoken for, that is.
~C~
TP
February 12, 2008 at 7:43 pm (UTC -6)
The only middle name that goes with Stanley is Ray. “Stanley Ray! Watch out for that rare clump of Texan cypress there boy! That cute little round one. Mighty rare!”
signthelist
February 12, 2008 at 8:01 pm (UTC -6)
Well, who DOESN’T like French new wave cinema, that’s what I want to know.
Ramblin' Rabbit
February 12, 2008 at 8:23 pm (UTC -6)
omigosh! all day I was thinking to myself “I really should check ibtp today in case there is a new post” I haven’t been in weeks, and yet, when I return there are THREE posts! all from today! thank you, thank you!
much love to Stanley :)
Roov
February 12, 2008 at 8:46 pm (UTC -6)
Well, we missed you, but he sounds like a charmer, so I can see why he’s more fun than agitating the raging feminist hordes. (Rage rage.)
rootlesscosmo
February 12, 2008 at 9:03 pm (UTC -6)
He has four white socks and enjoys Bermuda hay and French new wave cinema.
And, of course, long walks on the beach.
slythwolf
February 12, 2008 at 9:49 pm (UTC -6)
I am so jealous.
Urban
February 12, 2008 at 11:45 pm (UTC -6)
Great to see these posts!
Stanley is clearly the embodiment of the perfect distraction from blaming – I am extremely envious.
When I was younger, all I wanted was a bay horse with four white socks and a blaze.
Wow. I wish you and Stanley a great deal of joy.
thebewilderness
February 13, 2008 at 12:18 am (UTC -6)
Criminy, Thanks.
Bird
February 13, 2008 at 9:54 am (UTC -6)
Oh, such a dreamboat! I think I’d be smitten too.
Genevieve
February 13, 2008 at 4:54 pm (UTC -6)
That is one beautiful animal.
I was so happy to go here and find three new posts, though, that alone made my day, and that two of them include beautiful horse pictures makes it even better.
invisible
February 13, 2008 at 5:48 pm (UTC -6)
Dearest Twisty,
You seem to be blessed in many ways. I can’t help but notice.
Alexandra
February 13, 2008 at 11:36 pm (UTC -6)
Stanley is beautiful! AQHA is by far my favorite of the American breeds – versatile, intelligent, willing to work, and such good temperaments. And such cuties, too.
Val
February 14, 2008 at 12:42 pm (UTC -6)
Oh, he is a beauty! I should be out there snuffling up that divine horseflesh smell also, after I complete a few items of household drudgery…
Shira
February 14, 2008 at 3:41 pm (UTC -6)
Three posts in one day! This is the best Valentine’s Day ever (though I confess, it’s not like the bar was set very high).
Stanley is almost as beautiful as your writing. I know I can never escape the patriarchy, but damn if your wonderful equine and canine fortunes don’t give me hope.
KarenElhyam
February 14, 2008 at 5:32 pm (UTC -6)
Stanley is officially my new favorite horsey in the world. You’re so lucky to have him!
Maybe someday I can finally forsake men all together and live idyllically surrounded by horses and sheep, as I dreamed of doing as a little girl.
mearl
February 14, 2008 at 10:48 pm (UTC -6)
Twisty, I can’t blame ya.
Yeny
February 15, 2008 at 7:20 am (UTC -6)
Oh, he’s beautiful! I’ve always loved horses even though I only got to see one up close when I went to Colombia a few years ago.
I’ve missed you so much Twisty, but I’m glad you’ve been enjoying yourself with such an amazing animal.
bitchphd
February 16, 2008 at 3:40 am (UTC -6)
Aww! Congratulations!!
Helen
February 16, 2008 at 11:23 pm (UTC -6)
Jeesus, Twisty, when are you going to get around to blogging the important issues, now?
Like:
Saddle / riding mode: English or Western?
Bit: Snaffle or those funny Bolo things you amurrikans use?
Hilarious/terrifying incidents: what and how many?
Happy Hacking or competition?
Debbie
February 21, 2008 at 10:03 am (UTC -6)
I must say that no level of envy is so great in my heart as that which I feel toward those privileged to be around horses on a regular basis.
Can I blame the patriarchy for that????
ElizaN
February 24, 2008 at 6:00 pm (UTC -6)
What a stunner! While I would never be so gauche as to move in on your territory, I will certainly ogle him from afar.
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