The Little White Pony, a JL group story [Archive]

Mary R

11-01-2006, 07:02 PM

Ok, so while we are all getting fat on cinnamon rolls, our horses are going to HATE us! Where is Terry? Oh, and a small side bar....I have half a case of Affy Tapples, Chicago bred taffy apples, and am plowing through them all by myself :) Only gave grandson and daughter two, so that left 10! Only eight remaining :)

Twine

11-01-2006, 07:22 PM

Yummmy! I'll take one Mary! :p Is there still some hot chocolate? hey PD, I forgot my blanket, mind sharing? ;) :D Terry here yet?

mtnmollie

11-01-2006, 07:27 PM

Who isTerry? :D

mtnmollie

11-01-2006, 07:30 PM

Ok gang, I brought dinner. I hope you like Spagitti? :)

justbcos

11-01-2006, 07:38 PM

Yumm! I'll take a plate of Spaghetti - and I happen to have a nice bottle of Merlot to go with it. Pop goes the cork... I'm ready to pour...

PonyDriver

11-01-2006, 07:43 PM

You bet I like spaghetti! . . . Burp . . . Oh! Excuse me . . . :rolleyes: I'm so embarassed!

Anybody bring garlic bread?

Plenty of room under the blanket. I may need some caffeine to stay awake though . . . Oh wait. I'll think take some of that merlot.

:)
-PD

PonyDriver

11-01-2006, 07:48 PM

Great spaghetti Mollie! Very nice merlot, JBC.

We really should have potlucks more often!

Anybody have a story to share as long as we're here?

Twine

11-01-2006, 07:53 PM

Delicious spaghetti Mollie! Yep, I brought the garlic bread!
Who will bring dessert?
Sorry no stories PD! Anyone else?

cavalry

11-01-2006, 07:55 PM

Thinking of a good story Terry? here is some more logs for the fire! :) Brrr it's getting cold how about some hot Apple Cider?

TWBert

11-01-2006, 08:11 PM

Dessert's here. Who wants a slice of chocolate cake with fudge icing?:D Could I get a refill on my coffee?

Twine

11-01-2006, 08:14 PM

I'll take some of that cake TW! Mmmm! good! Apple cider sounds good too! :D

mtnmollie

11-01-2006, 08:22 PM

You guys are just too much fun. :D
Terry said he is sorry he has been delayed, but life has many calls and pulls us different directions sometimes. We must wait for him.

Once upon a time in a far- far away land there wasa little girl who wanted a white pony. He was her dream.

What happend next? Who will continue the story?
Pass the story...

PonyDriver

11-01-2006, 08:23 PM

Sure! I'll have a slice.

Oooh. I just got a bag of caramel chocolates from my SP, would anybody like one?

No kidding, I feel sorry for our horses! (They're probably thinking, "Geeze! I'll tell 'em a story if it'll make 'em stop eating so much! !")

mtnmollie

11-01-2006, 08:25 PM

Come on PD~ What happens next? I knew you'd know. :D

Twine

11-01-2006, 08:30 PM

I'm waiting PD! :p :p

PonyDriver

11-01-2006, 08:30 PM

Okay, I'll bite. . .

Twine

11-01-2006, 08:39 PM

While we wait for PD's story, how about some cookies? :D

PonyDriver

11-01-2006, 08:41 PM

Once upon a time, there was a girl who wanted a white pony . . .

Every night, she'd go to bed dreaming of her white pony. On her way to school she'd walk by the neighbors' pastures and imagine her white pony grazing in it, making friends with the duns, pintos and bays that lived there. During school, she'd look out the window and imagine her pony tied to the bike rack, waiting to take her galloping over the fences and through the fields. After school, she'd run home, alone, neighing and trotting like a pony. She'd run to the big oak tree next to the pasture, and climb to the highest branch to watch "her" herd.

At home, she begged her parents for a pony, but as always, they said no. We can't afford one. No, we don't have time for a pony. No, ponies are too much work.

One gusty November morning, on her way to work, she saw a crumpled flier skating across the road with a some of the oak leaves from her favorite climbing tree.

She caught it with her toe, uncrumpled it and read it:
"FOR SALE: SPECIAL WHITE PONY. REQUIRES SPECIAL HOME. SEE FRANCIS O'MALLORY AT THE BLACK HORSE RANCH."

cowboys_mom

11-01-2006, 08:42 PM

O.k. here's some brownies to add to the dessert table. And if it is o.k I will add to the story that has been started.

..... This little girl didn't want just any white pony, she had a special one in mind. one that would be her best friend, that she could tell all her heart felt secrets to. But where oh where would she ever find her perfect pony? .....

passing the story on...... :D

PonyDriver

11-01-2006, 08:44 PM

Who's next . . . ?

Twine

11-01-2006, 08:45 PM

I'll go! :D :D :D

Twine

11-01-2006, 08:48 PM

The girl's heart jumped! could it be HER white pony? she picked it up, smoothed it out and put it in her pocket. On her way home she thought, "How can I convince my parents to let me go see this pony? hmmm... I know they won't let me so, I'll just have to go without telling them. . "
(what's the 'girl's' name?)
Next person!!!

PonyDriver

11-01-2006, 08:51 PM

Ooooh. Good twist, twine.

What IS that little girl's name?

And what do you suppose the Black Horse Ranch is all about?

I better go get that pillow. I'm getting sleepy.

-PD

Twine

11-01-2006, 08:54 PM

We all have to pick a good name. .how about, Ashley? :D
Next person, go ahead!

mtnmollie

11-01-2006, 09:02 PM

Ashley was a clever little girl. She knew if she snuck out at night, to go see her pony, the man would be asleep. So she knew she had to go after school, or on the weekend. She needed an excuse, an aliby. She did not want to lie,and she did not want to decieve her parents, but she wanted to see her pony. Her heart was torn.

pass the story ...

mtnmollie

11-01-2006, 09:08 PM

Why does this pony require a special home?

Is it because he is cripple in one leg, and so is the girl?
or is it something else?

Twine

11-01-2006, 09:12 PM

Ashley knew is was wrong to decive her parents, yet, she decided, just this once, she would have to do this without them knowing. . so the next day, she told her parents she was headed to a friends house after work! ((Wait, how old is Ashley?))

mtnmollie

11-01-2006, 09:12 PM

This is a true cliff- hanger.
No one knows what will happen next?

Why, we don't even know how old Ashley is!

How old is Ashley? pass the story...

Twine

11-01-2006, 09:13 PM

LOL! Sorry about that! I decided to "write" a little bit more of the story before I left. . So, how old should she be?

mtnmollie

11-01-2006, 09:16 PM

he he he ... see my last edited post... :D

Good question...pass the story...

Twine

11-01-2006, 09:17 PM

Well, I'm off! Great food all! ;) I'll be waiting to see how the story goes! :p :p

mtnmollie

11-01-2006, 09:19 PM

Yes, the sun has gone to bed and so must I .

What happens next? :p

cowboys_mom

11-01-2006, 09:38 PM

Hmmm, I see Ashley as being a young pre-teen maybe say 11! (mm, say she was a little girl so maybe I think maybe 11)

.... after working on an after school project, Ashley's parents thought she was going to a friends house. Really she was, her new friends house! All that day in school Ashley couldn't think of anything but getting to meet her perfect pony! whenever she had a chance she would take the worn piece of paper out of her pocket, carefully unfold it one more time and read it once again, even though she had every word memorized. The longer the day went the more and more antzy Ashley was becoming........

passing on the story, who's next! :p

cowboys_mom

11-01-2006, 09:40 PM

More hot cocoa please! really getting *** yawn, yawn*** excuse me, sleepy, Terry, come join out bon fire, and tell us that great story you have for us! :D

leeleeb1

11-02-2006, 06:50 AM

Good Morning,, the fire went out so I restarted it and put the coffee on. Bacon's cooking for breakfast. Now I'm just waiting for everyone to get up. :D

Twine

11-02-2006, 07:02 AM

Hi! I brought the eggs! :p
(The story)
There was only one problem, how was she going to get to The Black Horse Ranch!? Then, she thought of something!
Next Person! :D :D
(Sorry, gotta go feed my dogs) :D

Appy Trails

11-02-2006, 07:29 AM

I've got the hash browns to go with the bacon and eggs. :D

Ashley thought and thought on how she was going to get to Black Horse Ranch to see her pony. She wasn't old enough to drive and it was too far to walk. Then she remembered her brother's old bike in the barn. It hadn't been ridden in years ever since he went to college. No one would ever miss it.

Next..... :D

Penny

11-02-2006, 07:55 AM

Ashley left the school and headed for home, thoughts of her prancing white pony making her steps quick. She rushed around the back of the barn and crept quietly inside. There, on the far side of the barn, lay the bicycle against the front of an empty, dusty, old stall. Silently she pushed the bike out into the yard. She jumped on and raced down the drive! Did anyone see her? Would she have to fess up her plan?

.....next....

......and please pass the coffee if its fresh!

Houdini

11-02-2006, 08:11 AM

Did I lose my place by the fire? Had chores to get to so had to leave yesterday. Anyone up for some orange juice with breakfast? Looks like there is a story going on. Going to have to read it from the begining. Please pass the coffee this way. Thanks.

Appy Trails

11-02-2006, 08:12 AM

OJ sounds good. I'll have a glass please.

Ashley had forgotten all the hills between her house and Black Horse Ranch. It was HARD work to get that old bike up to the top of each one. But at least she could rest a little as she coasted down the other side.

After about a million hills, there it was in the distance. The RANCH. It looked so beautiful in the afternoon sun with it's white fences and red barns.

Ashley's thoughts were racing as fast as her legs were pedaling. She was almost there. Her pony was waiting.

Next....

Twine

11-02-2006, 08:22 AM

On her way to the Black Horse Ranch, Ashley started thinking, if this was her special white pony, she could keep him in the barn at her house! the barn was no longer in use, it was. . before. . but then 'it' happened. One day, when Ashley was quite young, they did have horses! none Ashley's of couse, as she was too young, but, many horses. Well, one day when Ashlwey was playing by the barn, a horse got loose from its stall! Ashley, too young to know better, ran to the horse to "save" it! the horse, in his fright, proceeded to knock two year old Ashley over! after stepping on Ashley a few times, Ashley dad manged to catch the horse. Ever since then her parents didn't like having Ashley around the barn.. . .

Next up!

mtnmollie

11-02-2006, 08:24 AM

You guys are great! What happens next? :p
Look at the detail! You are all so clever! :)

Down the hill she rode her old bike, towards the ranch. There were pasture fencesbeside of her, and then she saw a pony besides the road. The rascal went through fences, but she did not know this. All she knew was this was a white pony. Could this be her white pony? She jumped off her bike and walked towards him.

pass the story...
Coffee please? Breakfast! Yum! :)
What a great group of friends.

cavalry

11-02-2006, 08:28 AM

I will have some eggs! If anyone has some extra room here are some pancakes! ;) :) Great story! :)

Appy Trails

11-02-2006, 08:28 AM

Ah-h-h fresh coffee. Love the smell.

The pony watched Ashley approach. He cocked his ears in her direction and heard her soft voice speaking to him. Was this his little girl? The one that he kept breaking down fences to find? He always knew she'd come for him. Was this the day he'd been waiting for all his life?

Next....

cavalry

11-02-2006, 08:37 AM

Ashley stared at the White Pony in awe, when all of the sudden, she heard a car on the road coming up behind her .... she turned to look at the car and saw her Mom and Dad in the front seat ............

Next :) ........

Missouri Girl

11-02-2006, 08:43 AM

Ohhh streeeeeetttttcch, yaaawwn. WHat did I miss, I must have fallen asleep I'm sorry. Hope my snoring didn't bother the story telling (blushing as wipes a bit of drool from lip).
Id love some orange juice, and some eggs pretty please. Thank you that was delicious!

As Ashley gets closer to the pony she slows down, staring at the beautiful white pony before her. He was the perfect height for her, not too small not too tall. His mane and tail were long and flowing, and his eyes were very kind, and very curious. She stopped in front of him, and extended her hand. She remembered some of the horsey rules from her early childhood. If you dont know the horse, its not good to be fast and loud around them her dad had taught her. The pony reached over and smelt her hand, then nuzzled it with his nose. Oh it was so soft and warm and it felt soooooo wonderful!

As he watched the girl approach he was so excited but tried to contain himself. Was this the one, the one he had been searching for? The old man who lived in the house him was nice enough, but he knew in his heart that there was someone on that other side of the fence that he was supposed to be with. The girl approached. Oh look, shes the perfect size. Not to big like some of those people are, but not too small either. What kind eyes! She just stopped in front of me, good shes not too pushy. Some of those kids just dont know how to act around me. Oh, her hand. Sniff, ooooooh I like! I really like, I think I will just nuzzle her hand and see where it takes me.................

May I please have a cup of coffee please?

Missouri Girl

11-02-2006, 08:44 AM

Sorry Calvary, may my story line butt in front of yours?

Appy Trails

11-02-2006, 08:47 AM

Pass the coffee please. I need another cup.

Ashley's heart fell to her toes and she got a big lump in her stomach. She put her arms around the neck of the white pony and breathed in his horsey scent. She raised her head and with tears in her eyes, watched her parents get out of the car.

Next....

cavalry

11-02-2006, 08:47 AM

Sorry Calvary, may my story line butt in front of yours?
No problem! :)

Appy Trails

11-02-2006, 08:48 AM

I was lucky... Mine follows both of yours :D

Penny

11-02-2006, 08:49 AM

"What are you doing Ashley?" her father asked. Ashely just hung her head. She knew she shouldn't have come without telling her parents. She began telling them the story of the note and Black horse ranch and the "special" white pony.

As she spoke her father looked at the dirty, matted pony. He noticed every flaw that Ashley's little-girl-eyes had missed. The dirty, matted, long coat, and the burrs that passed for a mane and tail. He also noticed the scars.

...next....

Penny

11-02-2006, 08:51 AM

LOL MG and Appy - we all posted the next part - oops.

MG was first, we should follow her story........

Appy Trails

11-02-2006, 08:56 AM

But he noticed the pony's kind eye and how gently it was nuzzling his daughter. He saw how the pony never moved an inch when Ashley threw her arms around it's neck. He saw the surface but maybe he needed to look deeper. Maybe he needed to look at the pony's heart. Heart is what really matters. He also needed to look into his daughter's heart....and his own.

Next

Twine

11-02-2006, 09:01 AM

(I think they all go together, just out of order!! :eek: :p)

The White pony's pain was lost in the little girl's hug. His scars seemed to fade away. Ashley tightened her grip as her parent's came nearer. . "oh, Ashley," her mother said timidly, "I know you want him, but. . look at him! he is a mess!" Ashley started to sob, quietly. . "Helen,"(the mom) Ashley's father began, "we need to think this out. . " The White pony nickered to Ashley's dad, as if encouraging him to continue. " . . .
**NEXT!!! **

Penny

11-02-2006, 09:02 AM

This is a wonderful story!!!!!!!!!!!

cavalry

11-02-2006, 09:02 AM

I will have some orange juice! Great story! I am waiting for the next part! :)

moparmama

11-02-2006, 09:09 AM

Ashley's father found his resolve as he walked to the door of the ranch. He knocked soundly and waited for an answer. "Who is it?" asked a gruff voice from the door. "I'm Mr. Lake from the farm down the road. I want to know how much you want for the pony down there." The old man looked at the pony and the girl together. Maybe that was what that pesty pony needed. He looked at Mr. Lake and answered," He's yours for $100. I'm tired of that pesty pony breaking out all the time." Mr. Lake paid the man and walked back down the road.
Ashley looked up at her father and looked at him with the question in her eyes. He looked at her and smiled. "He's yours, pumpkin. Let's get him home." OH, joyous day!! "He is mine", Ashley hollered. She jumped on her pony and they rode down the road together. He trotted like a show horse as they went down the road! He was ready to go.......
By the way, here's some grits to go with those eggs, bacon, pancakes and such. More coffee please!

Appy Trails

11-02-2006, 09:23 AM

Ashley's father and mother followed slowly in the car (with that old bike in the trunk.) Ashley's father watched the pony with an eagle's eye. The pony never flinched the whole way home. Not when the semi passed, not when the motorcycle passed, not even when a car load of teens passed and started honking the horn and yelling out the window. This pony was taking good care of his daughter.

Next...

Missouri Girl

11-02-2006, 09:31 AM

As Ashley rode her new pony up to thier place he looked around. Yes, he was home. She placed him in the pasture, and he pranced around, head held high. Home Home Im finally Home.
The next morning Ashley was awake iwth the sun, its Saturday! She ran out to the pasture and her ponly met her at the gate with a nicker and a whinney. She put an old halter on him and led him to the barn. Thats where her father found her, digging through old horsey stuff as her new pony looked on.
That morning, father and daughter bathed the new pony together. She spent lots of time brushing out his mane and tail, and breathing in that wonderful horsey smell. He looked so much better afterwards. When they were done, he looked like a whole new animal pride shining in his eyes.
She showed him the stall where that old bike had been leaning, and again, he knew he was home.
Her father was pleased with the results as well, he looked down and asked "Ok, Ash, what are you going to name him?"

PonyDriver

11-02-2006, 09:44 AM

"TJ!" she quickly replied. "I'll name him after my uncle Terry!

"I loved the stories he used to tell me, and now I just miss him so much. TJ will remind me of Uncle Terry."

:D

vsolubo

11-02-2006, 09:53 AM

I have been following along, I love the story so far!

Maryb

11-02-2006, 10:13 AM

Mary pulling up a log to listen...reaches for PD's caramel chocolates... ;)

Appy Trails

11-02-2006, 10:17 AM

Ashley called to the pony. "TJ, come here TJ." TJ raised his head and trotted up to Ashley. He knew that she would know his name and wouldn't call him anything silly like Whitey, the name he had before.

Ashley laughed out loud as TJ came to her. Look Dad, she said, he know his name already. Ashley's Dad just smiled. He missed his brother too.

Next...

PonyDriver

11-02-2006, 10:24 AM

Ashley leaned against TJ and thought of her uncle who had ridden off on his horse Pancho and hadn't been seen since. Where was he? Would they ever be able to find him?

Missouri Girl

11-02-2006, 11:10 AM

Ashleys dad watched her face. He knew what she was thinking. He missed his brother terribly.
He let his mind wander back to the days where him and his brother would ride out on their horses and camp overnight. They would pack delicious treats, gather some wood and sit around the campfire and tell stories. Noone could spin a yarn like Terry. There was nothing he liked more than to warm his feet by the fire and listen to one of Terrys stories. Mostly true, and some a little far fetched every single one was entertaining. Oh those were the days.
He looked down at Ashley and her new pony. It was just like when he was a kid with his horse. He was now very glad he decided to get the pony for Ashley.

cavalry

11-02-2006, 11:11 AM

LOL! I love the story so far! :D

Twine

11-02-2006, 11:20 AM

Hehe! I love it! :p (Love the name "TJ" too!)

Ash and TJ had many fun days, swimming in the river, having pinics, and just hanging out. . .then, one day, while TJ and Ash were playing Hide-and-go-seek, Ashley's mom called to them, "Ash! come over here!" Ashley hugged TJ quickly, and told him she'd be right back. . ."Yes, mom?" she asked, as she ran up "Daddy is very sick!" said her mom, with a very worried look on her face, Ashley's heart almost stopped "Daddy? where is he?, what's wrong?, is he going to be ok?". . . .

Next up! :D :D

Maryb

11-02-2006, 11:33 AM

Appy Trails

11-02-2006, 11:41 AM

Hot roast beef sandwiches for everyone please. Comfort food is always good.

"I don't know" said Mom. "The doctors say that he needs a kidney transplant."

Ashley was really scared by the sounds of that. "I'll do it" she said. "I'd do anything to save Daddy!" Mom smiled and said "I know you would Baby but you're not old enough." "I've already been tested and I don't match." "I wish your Dad had other brothers or sisters that we could test but there was only Terry."

"Go play with your pony for awhile." said Mom. "I'll call you when Daddy's awake."

Ashley walked back to TJ. As she told TJ about her Dad, she suddenly knew what she had to do...

Next....

Maryb

11-02-2006, 11:44 AM

May I have some more chocolate/caramels please...?

As Ashley tried to absorbed the news that her daddy was sick, she remembered a time when she was younger when daddy was sick too, this was after her uncle had left, and daddy was in the hospital for a long time...that's when daddy had stopped having horses, going on trail rides and having fun with horses...

Green Pastures

11-02-2006, 11:52 AM

You guys are great!!! I have tears in my eyes :o

I brought the hot rich thick gravy for the roast beef sandwiches (can't have them without it) :p

Keep the story going. I'm just going to pull up my stump and listen :D

Penny

11-02-2006, 11:58 AM

Ashley suddenly remembered something from her very young childhood. She remembered a cabin in the woods where Daddy and Uncle Terry used to stay sometimes. Daddy had let her come on a couple of those wonderful camping trips up to the cabin. Suddenly an idea burned brightly in her head. Maybe Uncle Terry was at the cabin? Maybe that was where he had dissapeared to for all this time?

More coffee please (and yes, I live on coffee!)

PonyDriver

11-02-2006, 12:03 PM

But that cabin was miles away. Too far to go on her own. She'd need some help for this one.

She remembered a wrangler she'd met at the Black Horse Ranch. A wise woman experienced in the ways of the wilderness trails. A woman named Mollie.

Maybe Mollie could help her.

Penny

11-02-2006, 12:09 PM

She ran into the house and packed some supplies (mostly consisting of peanut butter sandwiches and candy bars) then saddled up TJ and headed out to Black Horse Ranch to see if Mollie was game for an adventure!

Mmm, a sandwich would be good about now. Did I see some roast beef around here somewhere?

PonyDriver

11-02-2006, 12:15 PM

Roast beef sounds great! There are a couple more chocolates left, Mary. Here you go.

Maryb

11-02-2006, 12:26 PM

Mary devours chocolates...the moves on to roast beef (dessert always first)...

As Ashley is riding toward the ranch, TJ started to get a little jumpy as they approached...probably thinking that he didn't want to go back to that place, but Ashley got off and they walked side by side and she assured him they were only there for a visit...he responded to that and together they walked up the road...as Ashley approached the barn, she saw Mollie working on driving training with a new pony they had...Mollie was very good to the horses there...she had this pony that she trained by the name of Max...

Houdini

11-02-2006, 12:44 PM

Great story going on. Just got back from town. Picked up some soda's and chips. Help youself.

Appy Trails

11-02-2006, 12:50 PM

Hey Mollie, yelled Ashley. Mollie came over to the fence and Ashley explained about her Dad and how she needed to find her Uncle Terry. "Do you want to go with me, Mollie" asked Ashley. "Sure" said Mollie, "but I'll have to go get Max the Morgan as this pony is too young to ride."

Mollie saddled up Max and they started on their way. TJ was happy to see Max. Max was his friend when he lived at the Ranch.

After they had ridden for about an hour, the wind shifted and it began to get colder....

Next

Penny

11-02-2006, 01:01 PM

As they climbed higher up into the wooded slopes, the wind was getting colder and and a harsh rain started spitting down. Ashley's fall jacket wasn't made for this kind of weather and she was shivering.

"Mollie?" Ashley yelled above the wipping wind. "I'm c..c...cold....d..d...d..do you know anywhere w...w...we can stay until this p...p...passes?" Ashley chattered.

Is everyone else having as much fun with this as I am? LOL! I LOVED doing this type of story when I was in grade school - and its still fun!

Pass the chips please!

Twine

11-02-2006, 01:24 PM

Mind if I join y'all again? Wow! great job with the story guys! Keep going! keep going! :p :p I'll take some of those chips Houdini! :p

Ashley felt as though they had ridden for days while only, mere hours. . .her fingers nearly frozen onto the White Pony's reins and mane. . .was getting colder yet. .

Next! :)

Twine

11-02-2006, 01:31 PM

Hey! how about we make a thread "The White Pony" and put the story together ? then Edit it as the story goes on? :cool:

Appy Trails

11-02-2006, 01:36 PM

Don't forget the dip!

Mollie looked around to see exactly where they were. She saw a grove of big pine trees ahead with their branches touching the ground. She knew if they could make it there, they could crawl underneath and the branches would shield them from the rain and wind.

"Come On Ash" urged Mollie. "Let's head for the trees." They urged Max and TJ up into a trot and quickly made it to the trees.

Ashley had never seen pine trees like this before. They were HUGE and their branches were close together in the front but seemed to be higher from the ground near the trunks. As they dismounted, they found an opening in the trees big enough to let the ponies through.

As soon as they entered the trees, the rain stopped hitting them and they couldn't feel the wind anymore. As the girls fought their way through the branches, all of a sudden, they were in a big open area. It was tall enough for the ponies to stand and there were at least six inches of pine needles so the ground was nice and soft. Plus lots of dry, dead wood was laying around.

Mollie quickly cleared an area and gathered up a bunch of wood. As Mollie was a Girl Scout and had been on many camping trips, she had remembered to bring matches. As the small fire caught, Ashley stretched her hands out to it and said.. "that feels so-o-o good."

cavalry

11-02-2006, 01:37 PM

Hey! how about we make a thread "The White Pony" and put the story together ? then Edit it as the story goes on? :cool:
Sure! :) :)

Twine

11-02-2006, 01:38 PM

Hey! how about we make a thread "The White Pony" and put the story together ? then Edit it as the story goes on? :cool:
Who should start it? :rolleyes:

Appy Trails

11-02-2006, 01:39 PM

Sounds good to me.

Hey doesn't DreamQuest work for an publisher. Maybe we could get a kid's book written and published with the author's being the JL Discussion Board. :p

cavalry

11-02-2006, 01:40 PM

A book would be cute!

Green Pastures

11-02-2006, 01:44 PM

Ok I am going to try and play :D

As the fire started to take and they felt the warmth slowly starting to warm them Ashley saw something move in the shadows. It was moving closer but making no sound. The dark figure loomed closer. Ashley was scared and Mollie seemed like she had not noticed the thing. Ashley could see yellow eyes now in the dark figure that was moving closer, the fire light flashing in them giving them an ominous glow. Suddenly the figure lauched itself at Mollie. Ashley screamed…… :eek:

Twine

11-02-2006, 01:52 PM

Great job all! Welcome GP! :p :p
Ok,who wants to start the thread!!. . . :D
Awesome idea AT!!!! :D

Appy Trails

11-02-2006, 01:55 PM

As the dark shape jumped at her, Mollie put her hands up to protect herself. All of a sudden, she was on her back with a wet tongue licking her face and wimpering with joy. Mollie pushed the wet body away so she could sit up and looked at what was dancing all around between her and Ashley. It was a half-grown puppy!!!

The puppy ran up to TJ and Max and touched noses with the two ponies and then rushed back to Mollie and Ash, trying to crawl into their laps.

After the girls stopped laughing and got over their scare, they looked at the puppy now curled up between them, full of peanut butter sandwiches . "I wonder where he came from" asked Ashley.

Twine

11-02-2006, 02:02 PM

I brought some brownies! *Mmm!*

"I'll bet he's hungry!" said Mollie! She got some food out of her pack she'd brought along "I'm a little bit hungry myself!" said Ashley. After a good meal, Ashley and Mollie noticed the storm had stopped! they walked out of their shelter into the bright sunshine! "Boy!" said Ashley, "I'm sure glad the storm stopped!" the horses also seemed relieved, they started grazing on a small patch of grass. .

Next person!

Houdini

11-02-2006, 02:22 PM

The girls noticed that their horses stoppped munching on grass, raised their heads with their ears pricked forward, Someting had caught their attention. Before the girls knew it the puppy took off barking towards the direction the horses were staring......

next...

Yummm, brownies. :)

Appy Trails

11-02-2006, 02:30 PM

With ice cream I hope.

The girls mounted up and took off after the puppy. As they came over the crest of a small hill, they saw the puppy was happily chasing after a herd of deer.

They started to call to the puppy but then realized that he didn't have a name. By then the puppy had gotten tired of chasing the deer and sat down to wait for them.

As they rode up to where the puppy was, they discussed a name for him. "I know" said Ashley "Let's name him after one of the characters in my Mom's favorite TV show." "Which show is that?" asked Mollie.

"Lost" said Ashley. "Let's name him Jack." Mollie agreed that Jack would be a good name for the puppy.

Missouri Girl

11-02-2006, 02:32 PM

At the same time both girls realized they smelled smoke, not campfire smoke but the kind of smoek that comes from a fireplace. They could see a small stream of smoke rising in the air across the far hill. They hadnt noticed it during the storm.

Man, weve been eating good! If we all really got together I would be one fat happy camper!!!! :D Takes a sip of coffee

Missouri Girl

11-02-2006, 02:33 PM

:( Sorry AT, we were typing at the same time.

Green Pastures

11-02-2006, 02:34 PM

Jack it is then, they agreed. After all that excitement they resumed their search for the cabin that may hold the clue to where Uncle Terry might be. Thou the seriousness of their task weight heavily on them they had to laugh at the large part wolf puppy who had joined their quest. Jack was happily trotting at the lead, his tongue lazily hanging from his mouth. Every 3rd step he would look back and give an excited yip, and spring into the air as if saying, keep up girls.

Green Pastures

11-02-2006, 02:35 PM

Ooops I seem to be a step behind :p Sorry :o

Appy Trails

11-02-2006, 02:48 PM

Let's pick up from Missouri Girl's part. It fits perfectly after mine and GP's.

The girls looked at the smoke in the twlight sky and started towards it at a trot. It was beginning to get dark and even with Jack to warn them of danger, they really didn't want to spend the night outside.

Ashley wasn't sure how far they had come and she was hoping that this was the cabin that her Uncle Terry and Dad had told her about. However, when they came around the hill, the cabin they saw didn't match the description or what she remembered of "their" cabin.

The girls stopped. They were unsure of what to do. After all, they had always been warned about strangers. The decision was made for them when the wind picked up again and this time the rain was mixed with snow. The girls had no choice it seemed.

They rode up to the cabin and just as they reached it, the front door opened...

Twine

11-02-2006, 02:49 PM

LOL! Ok, I just deleted my other post :p :p This thread sorta gets messed up! . . . :D :D :D

Green Pastures

11-02-2006, 02:59 PM

a large shaped that filled up the whole door frame emerged from the cabin. He was covered from head to toe in furs. The furs where from different animals which added to the bizarre site of this fellow. Ashley and Mollie where scared and the sight and stature of this man. Jack was growling nervously and crouched in front of the girls ready to attack. Very slow the man raised his hand to his head and lowly removed the hood covering his head. Slowly he stepped into the light. “Mollie, it has been along time, it is so nice to see you again. And who are your fellow travelers??” said the man. :D

Who's next and what have we got to munch on now???? :p

PonyDriver

11-02-2006, 03:03 PM

GP, I love your description of the puppy!

Does anybody want some more coffee? I made some biscotti this afternoon also. Almond apricot. I'll pass the plate around.

Appy Trails

11-02-2006, 03:09 PM

It's getting close to dinner time. Maybe we'd better have something healthy and not too filling. How 'bout baby carrots and celery.

"Seth" cried Mollie. "Boy am I glad to see you! I'd forgotten you had a cabin up here."

"Come in, come in and get out of the cold" said Seth. "But first put those ponies in that corral over there. There's plenty of hay in the shed so throw them out enough to eat and then get yourselves in here and tell me just what in the samhill you're doing out on a cold fall night."

The girls quickly pulled their saddles off TJ and Max. Gave them a quick brush and left them happily munching on hay as they hurried to the cabin.

Mollie pushed open the door and asked it was alright for Jack to come in too. "Sure" said Seth. "What's one more."

Missouri Girl

11-02-2006, 03:31 PM

After everything was squared away, everyone sat down in front of the fireplace.
"So what brings you ladies out in this weather this far from home?" said Seth
"Im looking for my uncle TJ," said Ashley. "I thought maybe he might be living in this cabin, but it doesnt look like what I remember" Ashley then turned sadly to the fire as Molly explained the rest of the story to Seth.

"You know" said Seth, "I know of one other cabin that is out here in these mountains, I have met the guy that lives in it one time, I think his name was Jerry"

Still sad looking, Ashley said "My uncles name is Terry"
"Yes yes thats it, his name was Terry!" Seth exclaimed as excitment jumped into Ashleys eyes. All Molly could do was give a whoop for joy as Jack barked excitedly feeling a new energy in the air.

Tripledeuce

11-02-2006, 03:54 PM

I'm sorry I haven't been able to tell you a story,,,,,,,but I'm sure enjoying yours!!!!!!!

This is my bussiest time of yesr,,with both training,and gunsmithing to do,,,,,,,,,,,,,we're right in the middle of hunting season,,,,,,,,and I'm swamped with things thaat people should have brought in after last years hunt..........GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!

I do have a good one,,,,,,,,,,,,thoiugh..........LOL!!

Terry

Twine

11-02-2006, 04:02 PM

I can't wait for your story Terry!! :D :D

cavalry

11-02-2006, 05:04 PM

Oh I cant wait for your story Terry! We should make this into the story thread! ;)

PonyDriver

11-02-2006, 05:29 PM

We have to finish our story!

Maybe we should keep the stories separate. Just to keep us sane. (Okay, or a little saner! :p )

The more stories the better!

-PD

Twine

11-02-2006, 05:36 PM

Hey! how about we make a thread "The White Pony" and put the story together? then Edit it as the story goes on? :cool:

You wanna do it PD? :p Yes! we definitely have to finish our story!! :D :D

PonyDriver

11-02-2006, 05:40 PM

How about we change the title of this thread to "The White Pony" and leave it with all its snacks and charm? I kinda like it the way it is!

BTW, did anybody bring dinner? I'm hungry!

:)
PD

Twine

11-02-2006, 05:47 PM

Nice idea PD!

justbcos

11-02-2006, 05:47 PM

I've got some steaks coming off the grill (marinated with a little red wine and served with some grilled mushrooms and onions), with a big bowl of tossed green salad.

Line up and I'll fill up yer plates...

mtnmollie

11-02-2006, 05:50 PM

How about we change the title of this thread to "The White Pony" and leave it with all its snacks and charm? I kinda like it the way it is!

BTW, did anybody bring dinner? I'm hungry!

:)
PD

I changed the name on post one. :p

It seems "Terry please tell us a story" is set in stone.
Terry will have to change that, if it can be done. :)

mtnmollie

11-02-2006, 05:51 PM

Wow! Just in time for steak! Too cool!
What happended while I was gone?
I have to go find out... right away. :p

Twine

11-02-2006, 05:57 PM

**Me second! putting out plate!** :D :D
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"Will you help us find my Uncle Terry?" Ashley asked looking up at him, Seth face fell, "Sorry Ash! but, I'm going out of town tomorrow! I'm really sorry!" Ashley and Mollie looked at each other. "Welll," said Mollie "could you tell us where he lives?" "Of course I will!" said Seth, he then pulled out a piece of paper "I'm not much of a artist, but, I'll do my best!" he said rummaging around for a pencil in a drawer nearby, "See, there is this trail up here. . " he said, while roughly drawing a map for them. . . .
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Next up!! :D :D

mtnmollie

11-02-2006, 06:26 PM

OMG! You guys are a great storyteller! I can't wait to see what happens next! The best kids book I have ever read. :p

Next morning they took the map and headed up the trail behind the cabin. They passed quaking Aspen. They rode past oak brush. They climbed and climbed. Finally they reaches a meadow. They stopped to rest and graze the horses.

mtnmollie

11-02-2006, 06:29 PM

The meadow was criss-crossed with logging roads. The trail could be anywhere. Mollie choose one of three roads and followed it. A trail left this logging road and they took that. Where would it lead? It looked like a game trail.

mtnmollie

11-02-2006, 06:32 PM

The trail left the meadow and logging roads behind, and climbed deeper into the forest. Another smaller meadow, a creek crossing, and the trail lead into more timber. They seemed to be on the correct path,that would lead to Terry's cabin. But still, Mollie was not sure.

mtnmollie

11-02-2006, 06:36 PM

They came to a trail fork. They took the right fork, and it lead down into a small valley. The valley opened up into a large meadow,with a creek flowing pure cold water through the valley bottom. Across the creek was a small cabin, in West Virginia Gulch. Terry should know where that cabin is, thought Mollie. I am sure he has been here. Will he be here now?

pass the story...

mtnmollie

11-02-2006, 06:39 PM

Oh goodie goodie. Terry changed our name. :D
Do you know where that cabin is?
Good steak gang. This is so much fun.
Look, I found joy. :)

Appy Trails

11-02-2006, 06:40 PM

Steak, yummy! How about pizza as first course :D

The girls followed the trail for what seemed like forever. They came to a clearing in the forest and stopped for a rest.

They let the horses graze and ate one of the sandwiches that Seth had made for them. It was time to go again.

They mounted their ponies and looked for the trail. To their dismay, there seemed to be dozens of them. Ashley chose the one in the middle and clucked to TJ to walk forward. TJ refused to move. Ashley clucked again and again TJ refused to move. Since Ashley had brought TJ home, he had never failed to obey her requests. She tried again and TJ not only didn't move, he shook the reins loose from her hands and started down another path. Max refused to obey Mollie too and followed right after TJ.

Appy Trails

11-02-2006, 06:42 PM

Oops, looks like Mollie and I were typing at the same time. Next in line - follow which ever lead you want.

mtnmollie

11-02-2006, 06:42 PM

oops... :D

Now what's gunna happen next? :eek:

Appy yer so clever! :)

mtnmollie

11-02-2006, 06:45 PM

I bet TJ found the way to the cabin. That's what happened. :)

Twine

11-02-2006, 06:47 PM

Wonderful story telling! Yayy! I love the new thread name!! :D
Who's story should I follow?
I'll combine them!! :D

Twine

11-02-2006, 06:54 PM

TJ led Ashley, Mollie, and Max, into a valley it opened up into a large meadow,with a creek flowing pure cold water through the valley bottom. Across the creek was a small cabin, in West Virginia Gulch. Terry should know where that cabin is, thought Mollie. I am sure he has been here. Will he be here now? Ashley's heart started beating faster! they crossed the creek in no time. . the cabin just ahead! Ashley clutched TJ reins tighter, was Uncle Terry going to be here?
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Next. . . . :D

PonyDriver

11-02-2006, 07:13 PM

The log cabin was beautiful, but something about it puzzled Ashley: the grass growing high in front of the door.

"Terry! Terry!" they called. "Are you in there?"

No answer.

TJ and Max danced nervously in place, and Ashley was glad her dad had taught her how to disengage her pony's hips and use a one-rein stop. Just in case.

Jack's hackles raised, and a low growl came from his throat.

Missouri Girl

11-02-2006, 08:29 PM

Ok ok, so here I am at my desk just giggling my butt off and grabbing my hair trying to figure out what to do next!!!! Oh and by the way, steak with mushrooms and onions is my totally fave meal!!!!!!

Ok I have to think this one out. I am so totally loving the fact that TJ made them go where he wanted to go, love that spin.
Ok think think (picutre pooh bear tapping his head)

Missouri Girl

11-02-2006, 08:34 PM

With the horses dancing and Jacks growling there was no mistaking the animals did not like the situation. But with her dads life at stake, Ashley HAD to check out the cabin. Besides, didnt Seth say Terry lived here?
Ashley and Mollyu dismount, tie the horses to a tree nearby and slowly walked up to the cabin door, with Jack close behind eyeing everything cautiously.
The horses are still acting anxious. Molly walked up onto the front porch and approached the door.

Green Pastures

11-02-2006, 08:36 PM

From behind the cabin a large grizzly bear emerged. He was the biggest animal they had ever seen. He slowly surveyed the group and in slow determined steps he ambled towards the group the light highlighting this silver fur on his hump.

Oh supper was great. Thanx guys. Any one for Halloween cnady :D

Missouri Girl

11-02-2006, 08:40 PM

Ah! Sorry please let me take this further!

All of a sudden TJ squeals, and from behind the cabin comes a silver tipped Grizzly bear!!!! He stood up on his hind legs, and he had to be about 14 feet tall!! Ashley was frozen in fear and all she could do was stand and stare. But before it could reach her and Molly Jack had countered its attack. Jack was able to lure the bear towards him and away from the girls on the porch. Ashley felt helpless as she watched the bear swat Jack and send him rolling on the ground. The bear was following Jack when shots rang out! The bear spun around in the direction of the shots and with a very large thud hit the ground. Still in shock both Ashley and Molly look up to see a man standing by the edge of the woods holding a gun.

Sorry if I go for too long, I kinda get excited. :o

PonyDriver

11-02-2006, 08:41 PM

Oooh. Sure. I'll have a couple pieces. Are there any carmels in there? (Digging enthusiastically through the bowl.)

Yum. MNnn Lommnvvvh carmmvmmls.

Thanmmbbkks.

-PD

Missouri Girl

11-02-2006, 08:41 PM

YIKES GP, sorry we did it again. So, mountian lion or grizzly. But I sure do like grizzy bears (from a long distance)

Green Pastures

11-02-2006, 08:47 PM

I like your story better then my spin MG but cougars are pretty whimpy compared to the grizzly, so can I be selfish and keep my silver tip grizzly?? :p

I got lots of carmels PD that you can have. Anyone got any Rockets?? I've eaten all the girls :eek: and i wonder why I can't lose any weight :o

PonyDriver

11-02-2006, 08:50 PM

That poor dog . . . :p

This is great stuff!

-PD

Twine

11-02-2006, 08:55 PM

Oh wow! I'm lovin' it! So much excitement!! :p *rubs hands together* ;)
I thought they both went together!! (GP and MG's posts!) Keep going!
I'll take some of that candy! :D Mmmm!

Green Pastures

11-02-2006, 08:57 PM

Oh MG you are good!!! :D Keep it coming :p

My 12 yo is making milkshakes, anyone want one??? Vanilla :D

Missouri Girl

11-02-2006, 08:57 PM

Ok ok, Ill go just two steps further.

The man came walking over still eyeing the bear.
"Are you two alright??" Once the girls confirmed he went on. " I have been tracking that bear for weeks. He has been terrorizing this mountianside. It was actually following you ladies up the trail, and I wasnt far behind." Just then he looked at Ashley, and a familiarity washed over his face.
"Little Ash?, is that you?"

Twine

11-02-2006, 09:01 PM

"Uncle Terry!" cried Ash, She flew into his arms, "Daddy'shavingakidney transplantandthisismyfriendMollieand. . !" she said in a rush.
"Whoe! slow down Ash!" he said, "now, what's happening?"
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Next!!!! :D :D

PonyDriver

11-02-2006, 09:02 PM

Awwwwwwww . . . !

Missouri Girl

11-02-2006, 09:07 PM

Just then they all hear the whimper and looked over to see Jack trying to limp over to Ashely. He had some large gashes across his side from the bears large claws. Uncler Terry quickly picked him up and they all followed him inside the cabin, and while Terry tended to Jacks wounds, Ashley explained everything.
"Uncle Terry, they dont have a match. Can you please come down and see if you can help daddy??" Her big eyes welled with tears.
"Of course" said Terry, but its going to get dark soon and I think we need to let this pup do some restin'. Hes a tough one, I think hell pull through"
Molly and Ashley started dinner, while uncle Terry went out to tend to that grizzly and the horses. It was going to be one heck of a bear rug!!
They would set out at first light.

Twine

11-02-2006, 09:07 PM

Ooooo! MG is posting! *hehe* (Who's Online) :D :D :D

EDIT: Ooops! we posted at the same time MG! :p

Missouri Girl

11-02-2006, 09:14 PM

Ok, let me get one more in then you guys take it. THis thought crossed my mind and I cant let it go.

Uncle Terry came in after putting the horses in the corral behind the house. He had a funny look oh his face.
"Ash, is that your white pony?"
"Yes uncle Terry, hes named after you." she said with a sheepish grin and a blush.
"He sure looks a lot like a pony your dad had a long time ago. I see it when I look in his eyes. After the incident, he sold it to a farm across town. He sure did love that pony. What was his name?" he said as he tapped his chin.
"Oh yes! Chance!"
At that statement Molly looked up at Terry.
"TJ's dad was a pony named Chance"

ok Ive hijacked the story enough. :o

Twine

11-02-2006, 09:18 PM

Wonderful! *clap* *clap*!!!! :D :D

Appy Trails

11-02-2006, 09:20 PM

Popcorn. It's time for Popcorn.

After supper, Uncle Terry put a couple of bedrolls down for the girls and told them to get some sleep. They were in for a long, hard ride tomorrow.

Mollie fell right asleep. As Ashley laid in her bedroll, all warm and snug, she saw Uncle Terry sitting by the fire, just staring at it. He looked so sad that Ashley thought her heart would break just looking at him. "Why had Uncle Terry left? And why had he been gone for almost two years?" Ashley thought to herself. She quietly crawled out of her bedroll because she didn't want to wake Molly and went to sit by Uncle Terry.

She reached up and took Uncle Terry's hand and said, "I've missed you so much and I know Daddy has too. Why did you and Pancho just leave one day without telling anyone?"

Terry looked down at Ashley and even though she was just a little girl, he had to tell someone. He'd carried it all by himself for so long.

PonyDriver

11-02-2006, 09:22 PM

Oooooooh this is too good! What happens next?

Rats. I gotta go to bed!

Good night!

-PD

Twine

11-02-2006, 09:25 PM

Good night PD! I have to head out too! Save my place by the camp fire guys! :p
Is this what our TJ would look like? :p

Appy Trails

11-02-2006, 09:39 PM

Okay, one last post before I go to bed.

"Well, Ash, it was like this. I don't know if you know but I was kind of a wild kid. Did a lot of things that I'm sorry for now but didn't think a thing about them at the time." Terry explained. "There was this girl. I really liked her a lot and she liked me too. But one night, when I was showing off. I caused her and her horse to have an accident. They were both banged up pretty bad and it looked like they were going to have to put the horse down. She was taken to the hospital unconscious."

"What happened to them?" asked Ashley. Terry sighed a big sigh and said "That's the problem. I don't know. I felt so guilty about what I had done that I couldn't face her family and I ran away. I don't know how badly she was hurt or if the horse was put down or anything. It happened when I was down in Texas so your Dad didn't know anything about it. I just showed up at your place one day and he put me to work. Didn't ask any questions. I thought if I put enough distance and time between me and her. I'd just forget. And I did for a while, then the accident happened where the horses got out and you were knocked down and it brought it all back. You see Ash, that was my fault too. I forgot to make sure the gate was closed tight. I know your Dad knew what happened but he never said a word to me. He just waited for me to tell him and I never did. I got to thinking that everyone would be better off without me around and one day I just couldn't take it anymore and Pancho and I set off to where we'd be alone and couldn't hurt any one else."

Ashley just stared at Uncle Terry. She didn't know what to say...

Appy Trails

11-02-2006, 09:40 PM

That's Our TJ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

mtnmollie

11-02-2006, 09:59 PM

Oh my gosh! you guys are great!

But what happened to the cougar? :D

mtnmollie

11-02-2006, 10:06 PM

What about daddy? Is he gunna make it?

What's the moral of the story?
Everybody is needed in the book of life?
We all have our place?
Even when we make mistakes?

WE need to forgive ourselves when we make mistakes?

I can self- publish some books, who wants one for Christmas?
PD~ Hubby Gene likes yer white pony.

We need some picturses.

I have a picture of the cabin, but it has a string of pack horses in front (5 or 6? ) or so we need to pack up and leave the cabin;to get back to Daddy.
:)

pass the story...

sap for an App

11-02-2006, 10:15 PM

Ashley's poor little mind raced with confusion. So many tidbits of information and a trail of questions unanswered. Her chest swelled with emotions and as Uncle Terry leaned into kiss her strawberry blonde head goodnight a tiny tear welled in eyes and fell soft across her freckled face. She sat quiet and lonely for what seemed like hours by the fire that smoldered in the stove by her feet. In an instant like a frazzled burst of energy, she scurrued to the door and pulled on her cold wet boots as tears fell off her nose. Making her way across the drizzly night to the barn she was comforted by the nickers from TJ. Throwing open the stall door she found solice in the crook of his warm neck. "Why did they not give your Daddy Chance a Chance .. he was not a bad pony .. No ponies are bad TJ .. Why did they not see the good in him"

" I am not sure Ashley, but you must forgive them. They were mistaken and you are a great example to us all you gave me a chance and I will help you see the way. It will all be fine" Ashley feel to ground in amazement. Stuggling to speak herself she blurted " TJ, I had no idea you could speak!"

" Neither did I, explained TJ in a puzzled tone as he nuzzled her closer to ease her fears.

Tripledeuce

11-02-2006, 10:18 PM

Oh,,,My!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is just an amazing story!!!!!!!!

You guys don't need me at all,at all................

Terry

sap for an App

11-02-2006, 10:19 PM

ps .. It is late now and cold by the fire here in Houston so I opened a few bottles of good red wine and warm brie.

mtnmollie

11-02-2006, 11:04 PM

You guys don't need me at all,at all................

Terry

silly Terry of course we need you. :)
WE all want you to tell us a story, when you are ready! ;)

BTW, do you know where the cabin is in West Virginia Gulch?

mtnmollie

11-02-2006, 11:09 PM

...open the stall door she found solice in the crook of his warm neck. "Why did they not give your Daddy Chance a Chance .. he was not a bad pony .. No ponies are bad TJ .. Why did they not see the good in him"

Wait! Did I miss somethin?
What happened to Chance?

Just because he was sold to the what is it ?
The Black Pony Ranch?

Is that bad? Sorry,I'm lost. :D

Maybe some good red wine will clear my head. :p

TWBert

11-03-2006, 12:11 AM

Hey everyone. Just wanted you to know that I condensed the story as was requested earlier. It is a wonderful story and I can't wait to read it to my kids.

I'm not the creative writing type, but can gladly offer to edit. Once the story is finished, I'll put it into MSWord and be glad to send anyone a copy of the file.

Green Pastures

11-03-2006, 12:13 AM

OK my last bit before i head to bed :D

The gentle morning rays of daylight gently bathed Ashley's face in its glory. The fresh smells of hay, the soft nickering of horses and the warmth of first light slowly woke her. Rubbing the sleep from her eyes Ashley took in her surroundings. She was still in the barn, she must have fallen asleep there last night when she came for comfort from TJ after talking with Uncle Terry. UNCLE TERRY!!! Yesterdays events suddenly bombarded her thoughts. She had found Uncle Terry and they would be returning to help her dad!!!!

Spotting TJ watching her quietly from the other side of the stall she slowly got up and went to him. "Oh TJ you are here. I wasn't dreaming. I do have to tell you thou that I had the strangest, most wonderful dream last night. I dreamt the you could talk. It was a wonderful dream. So real. We talked for hours. It was wonderful my friend. Oh TJ..... if only you could talk" she exclaimed as she buried her face in his mane and took a deep breath.

Who's next, and if you could have breakfast waiting that would be great :D

Maryb

11-03-2006, 06:14 AM

Pancakes, maple syrup, coffee all hot and waiting for ya'all sleepy heads...

TJ nuzzled in to Ashley with a good morning kiss. Ashley knew that they had a long ride ahead of them to go back to daddy but she was so grateful that Uncle Terry would be with them this time. She started brushing TJ and getting the saddle ready...Mollie wasn't outside yet, so she went ahead and brushed out Max as well...all the time thinking about the events that Uncle Terry had told her that happened that made him run away...

Maryb

11-03-2006, 06:38 AM

Hey - should we mix into the story here something about Ashley's mom...I'm thinking Ashley's going home trip is going to be an adventure lasting awhile and Ashley's mom (and dad) are probably worried sick...?

Missouri Girl

11-03-2006, 06:41 AM

Everyone got saddled up, Uncle Terry still had Pancho. Jack was laid across the back of Pancho's wide rump comfortably behind Terry. As they started out in the morning, Ashley's head was still swimming with all she had learned the night before. Everyone deserves a second chance, and she was sure if Uncle Terry told her dad the story that he would understand. Her dad had always taught her family comes first. He had also taught her that everyone makes mistakes and that the key is forgiveness. Yes, yes everything should be OK. It has to be! Uncle Terry had always been such an important part of their lives.
As they rode out, Uncle Terry explained that he had been tracking the bear for weeks. It had been following the girls up the trail, and had went ahead and was waiting for them, but when they had gotten to the fork in the road, they chose the fork to the cabin and away from the bear. Ashley reached down and rubbed TJ's neck and said a knowing "thank you".

Twine

11-03-2006, 07:19 AM

Of course we still need your stories Terry!!!
Woohoo! Awesome job guys! *pulls log up to camp fire*
Wow! did you see TWbert's thread 'The Little White Pony (condensed)'? we've got a looong story! :p :D :D Thanks for putting it together TWbert! :D

Appy Trails

11-03-2006, 07:26 AM

*Yawn* Coffee time. Good morning everyone.

As Ashley and Mollie followed Uncle Terry down the trail. She was so excited that Uncle Terry was coming home. Her parents would be so happy to see him too. She just knew that he would be a match for her Daddy. After all, TJ told her so in the barn last night.

As she thought about how happy her parents would be to see Terry, she realized for the first time that they didn't know where she and TJ were. "They probably think we fell off a cliff or something" she thought. She realized that her Mom was probably crying all the time and probably blamed herself for telling Ashley about her Dad and then not staying with her. She realized now that, even though she found Uncle Terry, that she should have at least left a note telling her parents where she was going. Ashley started to cry softly when she thought about all the worry she caused her parents. Mollie's parents would be worried too.

Just then Uncle Terry looked back and saw Ashley crying.....

Twine

11-03-2006, 07:28 AM

LOL! GP! ok, let's do yours! :D :D

Missouri Girl

11-03-2006, 07:33 AM

Meanwhile back at the farm Helen watched as Ashley's dad's condition worsened. To make matters worse, Ashley had been missing for two nights now, and her new pony was also missing. Was it a mistake to tell Ashely about her dad, she wondered. First her brother in law Terry had left without saying goodbye, and now Ashely was gone too. Helen had already called all of Ashley's friends. She had alerted the school to Ashley's missing status, the whole town was buzzing about it.
She sat down for her morning coffee, looking out the window. Coffee was all she seemed to be able to stomach these days. The phone rang and startled her, and she jumped up to grab it spilling her coffee in the process.
"Hello!!??" she practically shouted into the phone.
"Mam?" a gruff old voice replied
"I heard down at the store that your daughter came up missin?"
"Yes!?" Helen wasn't sure if her heart should jump or sink at this point.
"You all bought that honery pony from me awhile back, and a couple days ago your little girl came and a fetched my wrangler Molly, I thought you knew but when I heard she was a missin, I decided to give you a call. They went off lookin for some uncle or sometin"
Helen could barely squeeze out a hushed "thank you" as she hung up the phone and sank to her knees. She just let the sobs flow, she was thankful she knew where Molly was , sort of, she was angry, and yet she hoped maybe just maybe with Molly's help there was hope. She let the stress of the last two weeks wash over her as the tears hit the kitchen floor and mingled with the spilt coffee.

Maryb

11-03-2006, 07:36 AM

Coffee...lots...mmm...

Uncle Terry stopped his horse and they walked up to Ashley - "What's wrong honey - why are you crying?". Ashley said "I didn't tell my mom or dad that I was leaving to go find you, and I have been gone so long, I'm sure my they are worried sick and I don't know how daddy is doing now." Terry said, "Well, you definitely should have mentioned to them that you were leaving, but the important part is that we contact them now, as we don't know how long it will take to get back." Terry then suggested that they detour off the road for just a bit where there was a small town with a phone. Ashley and Mollie agreed, so they took a fork in the road that led them to town.

Missouri Girl

11-03-2006, 07:36 AM

:rolleyes: He he, is this where my cougar comes in? :D Actually I enjoyed doing the bear tid bit

Twine

11-03-2006, 07:37 AM

Oh boy! this is a little bit messed up! :p Let's do this..
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Uncle Terry stopped his horse and they walked up to Ashley - "What's wrong honey - why are you crying?". Ashley said "I didn't tell my mom or dad that I was leaving to go find you, and I have been gone so long, I'm sure my they are worried sick and I don't know how daddy is doing now." Terry said, "Well, you definitely should have mentioned to them that you were leaving, but the important part is that we contact them now, as we don't know how long it will take to get back." Terry then suggested that they detour off the road for just a bit where there was a small town with a phone. Ashley and Mollie agreed, so they took a fork in the road that led them to town. Suddenly Terry stopped, "Wait! do you hear something?. . . over there?" The horses ears pricked up and Jack started growling. . . . .
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:D

Missouri Girl

11-03-2006, 07:41 AM

IM going to pop Marys in before Twines, and say that on the new trail is where Jack starts growling.

As they headed down the trail for tail Jack lifted his head up and started growling. They heard twigs snap on the trail up ahead. Everyone was apprehensive and as they rounded the bend they all saw Seth heading back up the trail coming back from his trip to town.

PonyDriver

11-03-2006, 07:42 AM

Just don't let Uncle Terry get any serious animal wounds if we're going to need him for that kidney transplant later today. ;)

Wow this is fun!

Hey, my co-worker just brought in HOME MADE truffles. I know it's early, but I'll pass the box around before the disappear.

Twine

11-03-2006, 07:53 AM

Oooo! good twist MG!

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"Seth! Seth!" Ashley exclaimed, Seth turned around with a big smile on his face "Well, well, well! it looks like you've found your Uncle Terry!, I see your little pup is healing well!" Terry smiled, "Hi Seth, I remember meeting you!" "Do you mind if I ride down with y'all? your problem was on my mind through my whole trip and I kinda want to see how this turns out!" Seth said, sheepishly "Sure!" said Mollie, Ashley, and Terry in unison. . . . .

Maryb

11-03-2006, 07:55 AM

I'll take a truffle please...this is fun...I was actually excited to get into work today to read the story... :D Boy - I hope Jack doesn't have to fight again, he's been thru so much already! :eek:

Houdini

11-03-2006, 07:56 AM

Coffee anyone? Just made a fresh pot. This story gets better and better. :)

Appy Trails

11-03-2006, 08:14 AM

It was a long, hard ride for all of them and with the exception of a short lunch break, they just kept pushing on.

Just as the sun was starting to set, they came over the hill and could see the Black Horse Ranch below them. "Almost home" thought Ashley. "Almost home" she whispered to TJ.

As they came to the drive that led into The Black Horse Ranch, Mollie said "Well, I reckon that I'll just head up to home. Y'all are going have a bunch of talking to do and you don't need any extra people hanging around. Me and Seth will stop by tomorrow."

Ashley hugged Mollie and Max and Seth, to his embarassment. "I wouldn't have made it without you" she told Mollie. "Ah-h-h shucks, it was nothing" said Mollie. "Now you git. You still have some riding to do."

Ashley climbed up on a tired TJ and turned down the drive back towards Uncle Terry....

Missouri Girl

11-03-2006, 08:22 AM

As they all rode together, Ashley was able to enjoy the scenery around her. How quiet and peaceful it was. She had been too worried when they were looking for uncle Terry to really take a good look around her. How was dad she wondered, what about mom? But she had found Uncle Terry!
She looked down at the neck of her wonderful pony who was keeping up well with the rest of the horses.
Never mind she thought. Its no good worrying and stressing, I found uncle Terry, and I'm going to get him home to my dad. With a contented smile, she continued to enjoy the ride.
Uncle Terry would glance Ashley's way occasionally. He was worried about all of the stress she had been through. How amazing it was for an 11 year old girl to set out on such an adventure to search for him. He was glad she had decided to bring Molly along with her. He had known Molly years back, and she was a good woman and skilled in the ways of horses and surviving in these mountains. He worried for his brother. He glanced again at Ashley. She was smiling with a new peace on her face. He knew at that moment, that he needed to put all of his past mistakes and fears aside, and focus now on his family, and with that realization, the same peace fell over Terry. Molly and Seth didnt exactly understand, but they could feel a change in the air, and all rode along in quiet enjoying eachothers company, the horses and thier surroundings.

Missouri Girl

11-03-2006, 08:23 AM

:rolleyes: Oops I did it again

PonyDriver

11-03-2006, 08:31 AM

No it's good, MG! It just goes in front of Appy's and then it fits perfectly.

:)
PD

Maryb

11-03-2006, 08:47 AM

Coming back from a quick ride on Reba and joining the circle again...some coffee would be great...thanks!

As they approached the town where they were going to call her mom and dad, Ashley asked Terry "Terry, would you mind calling my mom for me...I'm certain that if she hears from you, she won't be so mad at me...and..and..and...well I just know she wouldn't be so mad." Terry considered this and decided, although Ashley will need to certainly discuss the situation with her parents when she got home, he really did want to call Ashley's mom, so he agreed, but he let Ashley know that she will need to have a long talk with her mom when they returned. They stopped in front of the store where the phone was and Terry got off his horse, and Ashley took the reins to care for Pancho while Terry was in the store. Ashley could see Terry through the window while he was on the phone...as he was talking his face got very red...and he appeared upset. He finally hung up the phone and went outside and Ashley said "What's wrong Terry?" Terry said "I talked to your mother, she is glad you are safe...we need to go back to your house now and swiftly."

Appy Trails

11-03-2006, 08:57 AM

Ashley and Terry took off at a trot. They knew the horses wouldn't be able to trot the whole way home but between walking, trotting and a few lopes, they covered the distance quickly.

As they rode up the long drive to Ashley's house, they saw Ashley's Mom standing on the porch. As she saw them, she ran across the yard and Ashley slid from TJ's back.

Ashley's Mom grabbed her and hugged her, held her at arms length and then pulled her close again, laughing and crying at the same time. She said, "I don't know whether I should hug you or ground you until you're 30!" "Don't you EVER do anything like this again, no matter what the circumstances."

Mom then looked at Terry. "Good to see you Terry. We have to go NOW."

Terry said "I know. Just let me put TJ and Pancho away and I'll be right back. You tell her."

"Tell me WHAT?" cried Ashley.

Maryb

11-03-2006, 09:16 AM

Ashley's mom said "Your father is having a kidney transplant this morning...we found a donor last night...actually, this donor found us"...next?

vsolubo

11-03-2006, 09:20 AM

This is fun! :D

Penny

11-03-2006, 09:29 AM

Ohhh...maybe the donor is actually "grandpa" JL? LOL!

Appy Trails

11-03-2006, 09:37 AM

I hate computers. I just lost what I typed. Here I go again.

"Well to make a long story short while we're driving" said Mom. "It seems like one of the nurses at the hospital was talking to her pastor and mentioned that she had a patient with the same last name as his. And even though, she probably shouldn't have, she told him your Dad's name. Turns out he is your Dad's long lost cousin. Hasn't seen him since they were both kids"

"Your Dad got a call from him yesterday morning and as soon as he found out what was going on, he went right down to the hospital and was tested. He's a perfect match so they're doing the transplant today." explained Mom. "I don't know if you remember him Terry. His name is Jimmy." Terry thought a minute and said "I remember the name but don't really remember him."

By the time Mom had told them all this, they were at the hospital. They all rushed in and up to Dad's room as he would be going down to surgery in just a few minutes.

The nurse who had told Jimmy about Dad was checking on Dad's IV's as they entered the room.

Terry stopped dead in the doorway. He couldn't believe his eyes. Could it really be....her?

Green Pastures

11-03-2006, 09:39 AM

Terry stopped dead in the doorway. He couldn't believe his eyes. Could it really be....her?
Ooooooo AT, you are good :p

Appy Trails

11-03-2006, 09:54 AM

"Terry" whispered the nurse with a shocked look on her face.

"Jan, oh my God, Jan is it really you?" gasped Terry.

Just then the orderly came in to take Dad to surgery and there was no time for anything else.

Twine

11-03-2006, 10:06 AM

Oooo! Perfect!!! :D :D

mtnmollie

11-03-2006, 10:12 AM

OMG! You guys are awesome! :)

Back to the cougar insert?

Cougars attack people and they don't.
You hardly ever see cougars~
I saw one in the brush, and then it dissappeared.
This could be inserted in the story~ so no- body gets hurt. :D

The reason I saw the cougar, is my dogs were not with me ~
useally if a cougar is near, he is never near me.

Cats run from dogs. :D

(The dogs were home~ the one time I saw a cat~ because of the wolf problems here. Wolves kill dogs. We have lost lots of dogs in Idaho. )

Amyway someone brought a cougar into the story and then he got thrown out ~ so whatever happens I'm not in charge. :D

I love the story put on disk idea, we are not a paper world anymore. :D

Look~ hot coffee! Oh boy. And breakfast too. :p
Ya'll are a swell bunch of folks. :)

I never knew camping on the net could be so much fun.

What happens next?

Twine

11-03-2006, 10:13 AM

I never knew camping on the net could be so much fun.

Me neither!! :p :p

cavalry

11-03-2006, 10:16 AM

This story is great! :D

Appy Trails

11-03-2006, 10:22 AM

How about cougar got scared off by the bear :D

Maryb

11-03-2006, 10:25 AM

Just a thought...let's try to incorporate writer's names in the story as characters...and maybe, if we go down that road, a horse name...

It's lunch time...a lighter lunch...sandwiches and cookies...let me know what you want on your sandwich and I'll make 'um...got lots of toppings in the cooler...diet coke or diet pepsi?

Ashley wasn't sure who this 'Jan' was that Terry was so shocked to see...could she be the friend that Uncle Terry had from when he had the accident? There wasn't any time to think about that now, though, Ashley clung to her mother and followed to the family waiting room as dad went in to surgery. Jan had to get back to her patients, but she and Terry exchanged knowing looks before she left...then Terry followed Ashley and her mom to surgery.

We should name Ashley's mom...and dad...?

Twine

11-03-2006, 10:28 AM

At - Yeah!!! Mary - Ash's moms name is Helen :) Anyone for a snack? Chips and soda! *munch munch*

"All of a sudden TJ squeals, and from behind the cabin comes a silver tipped Grizzly bear!!!! He stood up on his hind legs, and he had to be about 14 feet tall!! Ashley was frozen in fear and all she could do was stand and stare. But before it could reach her and Molly Jack had countered its attack. Jack was able to lure the bear towards him and away from the girls on the porch. Ashley felt helpless as she watched the bear swat Jack and send him rolling on the ground. The bear was following Jack when shots rang out! The bear spun around in the direction of the shots and with a very large thud hit the ground. Still in shock both Ashley and Molly look up to see a man standing by the edge of the woods holding a gun. The shots and grizzly bear were too much for the cougar, he slunk into the brush"
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PonyDriver

11-03-2006, 10:37 AM

Uh oh. We're editing . . . :D

-PD

Appy Trails

11-03-2006, 10:39 AM

Lunch time. I'm thinking Chinese sounds good. Let's start with some hot and sour soup.

The minutes seemed like hours for Ashley, Mom and Terry as they waited for Dad's surgery to be over. After about 2 hours, Mom started crying and said "I don't know if I can stand the waiting." Terry patted Mom gently on the shoulder, "Helen, you know that David is a strong man. If anyone can come through this, he can."

More hours passed. After Mom and Terry had drank at least five gallons of coffee each, the surgery doors opened....

Maryb

11-03-2006, 10:44 AM

We're eating a buffet for lunch it looks like - :D Not bad for being in the middle of the woods... ;) - Thanks re: Helen - that had escaped me along with other stuff I bet - going back to read from scratch... :rolleyes:

mtnmollie

11-03-2006, 10:52 AM

Good story! Chinise does sound good. Yummy. Whatta lunch. Yum. :D

Wow! That cougar! He is here and gone three times!
Amazing cat! :p But what happens next?

And who is Jan?
Will David be ok?

Will Terry run away again?
or will the family be restored?

...and what about the white pony?

Maryb

11-03-2006, 11:36 AM

But it was only a nurse leaving the surgery area... more time passed and Ashley had fallen asleep on her mother's lap on the couch - all of the riding and stress had caught up with her. All of a sudden 'wham!' there are loud noises all over, nurses and doctors running into the surgery area yelling and pushing a cart into the room 'Code Blue' someone was yelling... Ashley quickly sat up and looked at her mom, her mom's face showed extreme concern...Ashley was horrified at what was happening...Terry stood up and briskly walked into the hallway...

Twine

11-03-2006, 11:43 AM

Aaaeee! Hurry someone, reply! :eek: :D :D

Maryb

11-03-2006, 11:46 AM

Back at Ashley's house, Seth had volunteered to take care of feeding the horses and setting them out into the pasture. Ashley had no idea how long they would be gone, and was worried about her dad so she was thankful that Seth was going to watch T.J. T.J. hadn't been at his new house for very long, and she was comforted know that he wasn't alone. Seth went into T.J.'s stall after feeding him and suddenly T.J. reared up and ran out of his stall and into the pasture...Pancho followed..."What has gotten into them?" Seth said out loud to nobody in particular...he set about putting away the tack, brushes, etc. and just figured that the horses were going out to play...little did he know what was out in the woods just past the pasture...he wasn't aware of what had followed them all the way home...

Maryb

11-03-2006, 11:47 AM

Okay, I'm absolutely addicted to this story. I'm duct taping my hands to my side - somebody take over... :)

mtnmollie

11-03-2006, 11:57 AM

OMG! Its the 4th cougar siteing! That cougar just wont' go away! :eek:

A cougar killed one of my 4-H kids horses once. What will happen next?
is this story kid- friendly or R - rated?

pass the story...

and what happend at the hospital?

Two cliffhangers? Wow! You guys are awesome. :p

Maryb

11-03-2006, 12:13 PM

(they need to make duct tape stronger...)

There had been a drought that year...normally cougar's are very territorial and stay in their own area, but due to the drought and the dwindling number of prey animals because logging in the area had chased them out, this cougar was moving on to other places to find his food. He caught a scent of some prey that day and had followed it...

Seth went out to the pasture to find the horses, and they were there, not grazing, just watching out in the woods...something didn't feel right to Seth...he knew that horses that stood alert like that for a long time were investigating something. These horses looked downright worried. He decided to go back to the barn and get their halters, go get them and bring them back to the barn until he could find out what was in the woods. He started walking back to the barn...

Penny

11-03-2006, 12:26 PM

Now, cougars won't generally challenge a horse, but the draught had made him desparate. He was a big cougar and TJ was a small pony......

Twine

11-03-2006, 12:36 PM

TJ and Pancho trotted nervously around. . they could sense the cougar in brush. . . TJ winnied to Seth's retreating figure. Seth figuring that he would get their halters first, didn't heed to TJ's call. .
Back at the hospital, Ashley felt as though she had a watermelon sized lump in the pit of her stomach, not just from her dad, but from something she coulden't place her finger on. . .
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Nexttt!!!

mtnmollie

11-03-2006, 12:56 PM

OMG! You guys are too awesome!
But I have to go to town... now. :eek:
I wont be back till tomorrow! Oh no! What will happen next?

I can bring food back to camp. What do we need?

TWBert

11-03-2006, 12:57 PM

A cougar killed one of my 4-H kids horses once. What will happen next? is this story kid- friendly or R - rated?
My vote is for kid friendly! I'm looking forward to reading this to my 3 y.o. I think even my 14 and 9 y.o.'s will love it.

Twine

11-03-2006, 12:58 PM

Mollie - we might need some more pancake batter and eggs ok? :p have a good time! :D I'll keep your log ready for you at the campfire! :D

Twine

11-03-2006, 12:59 PM

My vote is for kid friendly! I'm looking forward to reading this to my 3 y.o. I think even my 14 and 9 y.o.'s will love it.
I vote for kid friendly too!! :D
Come on guys! I need to see what happens next!!! :D :D

Missouri Girl

11-03-2006, 01:07 PM

Ok so let me explain
I had started having a cougar at the cabin but then came the same idea but in a big grizzly form, so I edited my story line to kick the cougar out, adn bring in the grizzly, GP liked the silver tip grizzy idea. Sorry for thinking of the cougar, guess it hasnt been long enough since Ive seen Flicka!

I like your story better then my spin MG but cougars are pretty whimpy compared to the grizzly, so can I be selfish and keep my silver tip grizzly?? :p

ITs funny you guys brought my cougar back. Tee hee. Yes this is very addicting, I cant seem to type fast enought. :rolleyes:

Missouri Girl

11-03-2006, 01:11 PM

As Seth made it back to the house he heard Pancho squeel and go running past him, then he heard a roar behind him. Having lived in the mountians for many years, he had heard that sound before. He grabbed his gun, and ran in the direction of the mountian lion. He arrived just in time to see the lion on TJ"s back. He raised his gun, took aim, steady steady, and took his shot.

Back at the hospital Ashley looked at Helen and said "Mom, somethings wrong with TJ, I can feel it."