This was the scene at the LA Equestrian Center last weekend. The rain made the hills of Griffith Park gorgeous, dumped some snow on the mountains and kept my Chinese neighbors from having to hose off their driveways, but it kept me on the ground and out of the saddle. Why is it that in LA it's always all or nothing? Rain's gone, for now, and the ground is dry and we're back to riding in the outdoor dressage arena in the sun. My horse, Buddy, still needs to get body-clipped though.... and it's only going to get warmer. This is winter in Southern California after all.

Posted this picture on my Flickr and it's already received 110 views. Is there something sexual here that I'm not seeing? I always assume there is.... especially on Flickr, home to more web-pervs than Craigslist. If anyone can tell me what the deal is, I'll send them a prize.

This weekend, my friend Abi will be competing in the Cornerstone 2008 LA Winter Dressage Show. I'll be waking up at the crack of dawn to offer my support and watch her compete. She's uber talented and needs a good heckler in the bleachers to keep her on her toes.

Tonight is surprise birthday party for *******, which should be a nice bookend to lastnight at La Cita with Sam & Tury from Friends with You, Tim Biskup dj'ing, Thomas Han tearing up the dancefloor, Buff Monster on the sidelines, and Jamie from Japan LA and Nicole from Kid Robot rounding the night out. I went home sweaty and exhuasted... just the way I like it.

Sunday is inventory at GR2, our third and final installment of the all-night count-a-thon at Giant Robot. It's a good time when you have a good crew on board. So far we've been whiskey fueled and we've been making much better time than last year. If you're on Sawtelle sometime around midnight on Sunday, come knock on the door and have a shot with us.