September 2008

Getting Isis in Shape

My posts here have been reduced since Isis has been in NC. I’ve been out to the barn almost every day so I can work with her. Most of her first week was spent lunging and getting her in shape. Her feet were long, so I had to wait until after her trim to work with her under saddle. She was trimmed on Wednesday afternoon by the new farrier. He seems really good....

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Art: Beyond Pompeii: Places swallowed by Vesuvius

CASTELLAMMARE DI STABIA, Italy – Over several centuries, millions of tourists have visited Pompeii to acquaint themselves with the cataclysmic eruption of Mount Vesuvius that began on Aug. 24, 79 A.D. But while it’s the most famous eruption site, the ancient Roman city 15 miles south of Naples isn’t the best place to gauge the volcano’s awesome des read more | digg story Related Images:

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Chariot find at settlement site

Archaeologists have uncovered a small – but vital – clue to the use of a chariot in Moray. The presence of a chariot (or peices for one) indicates the high status of the people who lived 2,000 years ago in the two roundhouses currently being excavated. A few Roman coins were also found. read more | digg story Related Images:

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