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CALIFORNIA Oct. 2002- Feb. 2003 I awoke with a thump as my traveling box was unceremoniously dropped on the porch of my new host. Luckily, she was home because it was raining. However I noticed right away it was warmer than Indiana. I noticed quickly that something was up. I had missed the model horse show that I was supposed to attend in Sacramento, CA and now my hostess seemed quite preoccupied. So much so that I spent quite a while in my shipping box. Then I realized what was going on. My hostess was getting close to foaling! Or whatever it is called; stallions don't pay much attention to such things! On November 9th, 2002 the little colt arrived. He was loud and a bit scrawny and he couldn't even stand up after he was born! Not many pictures were taken of me during this time. Everyone seemed more interested in the colt! My hostess named him Conner and clued me in that he was a baby, not a colt. Chico, California is an interesting little town in Northern California. 90 miles North of the capital, Sacramento. The town is about 200 miles from the Oregon border. It is not like Southern California at all. They grow rice and nuts in this area. Walnuts, almonds, olives and pecans all grow well here. The rice fields go on for acres. Chico has a lot of history too as I discovered on my many sightseeing trips. Founded by John and Annie Bidwell in the 1800's Chico was a huge Rancheria. The town grew up around the rancheria and the railroad helped the town grow even further. Today, there are over 100,000 people living in Chico and there is a State University here. Chico State University is well known as the number one, now number two, party school as published by a leading national publication. (Play--- Magazine!) My hostess graduated from the university and thinks it's just beautiful. We took many pictures there. Because of the College Campus, the downtown Chico area is geared to the younger crowd. Coffee shops, bars and little shops are all a part of the California experience. It is true the people here love sushi, frozen yogurt and strong coffee. The alfalfa here is most excellent too! Chico has a great city park named Bidwell park. It is the third largest city park in America. It's huge and had great trail riding. A real horse haven! My hostess is into stock horses. Her riding instructor and horse trainer shows, breeds and trains professional cutting horses. Cobs don't chase cows! But it is fun to watch. So, another dreary day in February I am loading up for my next adventure. I will miss the children, Maren (4 1/2 ys), Brynn (2 1/2 yrs) and baby Conner (now 3 months). They are cute and really love horses. Chico has been a relaxing visit. I have really caught up on my sleep. Next stop ~ Indiana~ Again? Oh! Not Indiana, Washington!! Hurray!!
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