Welcoming Tory & Saying Goodbye to Colin - A Week of Change & Reflection (Weekly Vlog)
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
- This week has been full of change. I welcomed Tory, our newest addition, who needs TLC after a tough time. She was rescued by the Corsica Foundation and now has a loving home with us. She’s settling in beautifully, bonding with Santana, and I’m giving her the care she needs.
At the same time, it was time to say goodbye to Colin as he moved to his new home with Lydia. He’s been such a big part of my life, so while I knew it was the right decision, it was still incredibly emotional. Seeing him happy, bonding and settling in with Lydia was really special.
In the midst of all the horse changes, we had two back-to-back nights out-first, a black-tie dinner and then a wonderful Burns Night celebration. It was a mad dash from the yard to getting dressed up, but it was so much fun. I wore something very special for Burns Night-Sigh’s old school kilt, unworn for over 50 years but perfectly preserved by his mother! It felt so special to wear it.
Back home, I’ve been catching up-organising, restocking, and of course, making more marmalade! I also filmed a video on keeping an AGA clean, and started using the Simple app to help me get back into a healthier routine, which I talk about fully and demonstrate in the vlog.
So, it’s been a busy one-full of change, reflection, and new routines. I hope you enjoy coming along, do subscribe so you don’t miss a thing!
Love, Charlie x
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I was surprised how sad I felt seeing Colin go, he will always be Colin to me. ❤
He will be missed by so many a wonderful horse but now time for him to teach Lydia xx
I have a great admiration for people who rescue horses and any animal for that matter.
I regularly watch 'The Moons' channel, a wonderful English family who rescue legendary horses from slaughter. Ex-show jumpers in particular who are mistreated and left to die. 😥
Unlike what your mom said - my motto is “don’t do today what you can do tomorrow” 😳! It’s not a good way to be but when I get overwhelmed with chores - I use it 😆! Lovely vlog, Charlie - wishing Colin a happy life - he is stunning - reminds me of Gandalf’s white horse (not an exact match but close!).
Love that you do the opposite it’s finding what works best for each of us xxx
Can't believe how much the river is flooded this year!
@@louisesouthgate5231 it’s been so wet and stormy! Hopefully we are through the worst of it x
Farewell dear Colin. ❤Charlie, have you read or followed Marie Kondo? Have just re-listened to her book and am about to tackle a top to toe tidy up to get the house in order for the year and I really like her philosophy.
Another interesting vlog thanks, Charlie. Your brunch looked so yummy! I SO miss my AGA, and watching you pottering around it; and using it in various ways, reminds (and comforts) me of the many happy, peaceful, satisfying and proud moments I had with it! lol
I totally understand that you miss yours they become part of the family I think! X
@@ask.charlie They certainly do! lol x
Great ,great vlog …..full of all sorts which is just what i love about your channel.😊
Thanks so much xx
Ohhhh My God ... Your Bread knife...? Is insanely cool 🙌
Me too Cristina but he seems very happy and hugely loved xxx
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Isn’t it I am hopefully having them made
So pleased Colin has settled into his new home but an emotionally draining weekend for you. I shed a few tears just watching him so goodness knows how you felt. But he will be well looked after and at least you know where he is which is so comforting . Tori looks adorable and so gentle , she’s so lucky to have you. Wonderful vlog as always 😘😘
Thank you Carol its been quite a week! Off for a hot bath and bed! Have a lovely weekend xxx
Pleased to hear Colin is settlimg into his new home and you [and we] are getting such positive updates. If that hadn't been the case, I could have seen you hitching up the box and bringing your boy home! Looks like it will be a happy arrangement for all, especially the new horse, who looked a bit of a sorry creature at the start but even over the few days covered by the video, she seemed much better. I can see you are exactly the person who will enable her to thrive.
Yes would have been straight up there but I vetted them well before I took him and it’s a wonderful set up for him! Getting daily videos and updates so it’s perfect! Yes this little lady needs lots of tlc but she is so kind and gentle and loves a fuss so that’s perfect xxx
Enjoyed this Charlie. It's great that Tori has come to such a lovely home. Good old Colin, he's going to have some new fun.
@sandralynn5715 thank you and yes he is going to have lots of fun xx
Would love to hear Tory’s story and how she was rescued by the Corsica foundation xx
@@sarahcotty5447 I don’t know all the details and I asked not to see the photos I just know she ended up in the wrong hands but thanks goodness she was spotted and rescued and now she can enjoy her days as part of our family xxx
This is the mare that came to us via a wonderful lady who paid for her transport and rescued her from a dealer.
I am not sure how on earth she has ended up been rehomed from Corsica Foundation .
We have all the photos and videos of her when she arrived if you’d like to see them. There was also another pony with a broken knee that should not have been rehomed
Feel free to contact me if you’d like more information.
@ thank you that wonderful lady is the Corsica Foundation 🥰
Tory landed in sweet clover.
Thank you xxx
Lovely vlog, as always Charlie! I will miss Collin -clearly I have much to catch up on after having been abroad for a while. Happy New Year!! ❤
Huge love and hope your ok 🥰🥰🥰
How many batches of marmalade have you made Charlie? Amazing!,🍊🍊
I think I have made nearly 100 jars! X
I’ve made 24 jars, but have frozen some oranges so I can make some more in the summer! They freeze well! 🍊🍊🙌🧡🧡
So pleased Colin is settling in well and you’re in such close contact .Such gentle giants give us so much and fill our lives and hearts with abundant joy he will always be a part of you all I needed a tissue to .Tory is so gentle WHY can some people be so cruel😢She now will have the love and attention such a beautiful girl deserves . It’s so good to see you looking relaxed and enjoying your new home Charlie whilst sharing such great content as always .love the bulb planting the fragrance will be gorgeous .what a special Burns night to be able to wear your beloved husbands kilt . Very special ❤️ I loved your analogy of your life’s job rolls together as being a perfect dance . I have been very happily married for 39 years and feel very blessed .Team work ,love and trust is everything and for our children x
@@beverleybonamy-price4158 there have been lots of tissues over the past while making the decision then taking him! But my gut says it’s the right decision! Love that you have been dancing for 39 years how wonderful, sending love xx
I came to your vlog through. Lydia I am enjoying your content please could you show how to make the sourdough x
Thank you Susan, lovely to have you here, currently my sourdough tutorial has just been for my members club but I am looking at options to share it with you x
Aww Colin. OMG Charlie, i wept for you, what a horse. However, Lydia seems so lovely that Colin couldn't have gone to a better home. xx
Thank you it really is a wonderful new home for him and he is a teacher and I know will be wonderful for Lydia 😊x
Lovely video Charlie, Thankyou very much. There were so many times my dearest mum used to say to me ‘ never put off until tomorrow what you can do today’ and my goodness it stays with me and now l say it to my children. Funny though how l used to grumble under my breath at the things she said, then you find you say the same things to your children 😂😂😂. Keeps the lovely memories going though.
Yes I used to grumble too 😂 funny how things change and we accept that they were totally right! Xx
Tory is so lovely 🥰 Will you be able to ride her? She really deserves a good life with you ❤ If Sia is not coming now, you won’t be able to go on hacks together with Coco?
She is so lovely no we won’t ride her, for the moment I have my bicycle to ride with Coco until we find something else
How beautiful ❤ welcome to Tori she is so blessed to be with your family, what a lucky girl.
Thank you we are the lucky ones she is such a darling xx
So lovely for you to include a look at your daily activities. I love avocado toast too. One tip I have for getting the flesh out of the skin is using a grapefruit spoon. The little teeth do a great job and so easy to pop in the dishwasher.
Great tip thanks xxx
How very sad that a beautiful horse would be so neglected to end up in that state! So glad she is with you....Her life will be transformed....Well done for rescuing her......❤
So pleased she’s her with us xxx
Charlie i’d just like to say how much I enjoy your channel. You’re always so positive and proactive- which often, after watching you gives me a nudge to get my act together. This episode I particularly liked the airy fairy and Bower collective. Do you have any codes for these products as I’d like to give credit where credit’s due (with your recommendations) 💕💕💕
Thank you so very much, I have a link for Bower It’s in the description of this video xxx
@@ask.charlie I tried the link and it didn’t work 😊
@ try the code ASKCHARLIE they are in the process of changing it so it might not of changed yet! Thank you x
@@ask.charlie thank you x
What breed of dogs are your small dogs, Penny and Maud?, they are adorable
Penny and Florence are mother and daughter and they are miniature wired haired dachshunds xx
Thank you, loved your vlog, sooo sorry to see Colin go, but glad to see Tori settling in, she’s got a great a new home there with you but it’s also lovely how she’s already having an impact, just love horses xxx
Is Colin going to be on his own at Lydia’s - won’t he be lonely without stable mates?
@@sarah10001 no he’s not alone he is in a paddock with Romeo and probably 40 other horses their it’s a great set up for him x
Very emotional. I’m not a horse person but love all animals. So sad to see Colin go but so glad that you can give Tory the home she deserves.
Please can you tell me where you got you bread knife. Have a lovely week. xx
Thank you a very emotional week but seeing the big fella well and happy is the most import thing and so lucky we have this gorgeous girl as a companion 😊 I am having these knives made hopefully, just looking into it now
great vlog! so emotional about the horses! Out of interest, why do you make so much marmalade? x
It’s been a big week for emotions! I sell it and give lots away and we eat it and I use it for cooking!
Hi Charlie I hit on the link for the 50% discount on simple but it keeps saying page malformed
aff.simple-life-app.com/survey/w-loss-goals
Try this link x
@@ask.charlie Thank you x
Also a big fan of sudocrem always in my grooming kit! Would highly recommend Allen and Page veteran vitality, super pallatable and great for condition. Can always add micronised linseed if she needs a bit more before spring grass
Thanks that’s super helpful 😊
Oh bless Tory. She's in the right place now. Gorgeous girl😢❤❤❤
We are so lucky to have such a dear pony as a companion xxx
Dear little Tory x
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Really great video- did you make your own sour dough starter? Also love the bread knife
Thank you yes I made it x
Missing seeing dear Colin terribly but loving sweet Tory 🥰
I miss him too! Been very odd without him, but regular updates helps xxx
Awww poor girlie …..what’s happened to her ? Xxx
@@shelaghward9621 all I know is she fell into the wrong hands and thank goodness was spotted and rescued and now she’s here for tlc and she can enjoy her days with us xxx
Is Tory the retired polo pony/broodmare you spoke about in an earlier video? She’s seems a lovely mellow girl.
Love the denim (?) frill neck shirt you’re wearing towards the end of the video, great combination, feminine with a modern twist.
Yes this is her 😊 such a gentle girl 🥰 thanks I love that denim shirt xxx
Tory seems like a real sweetheart. It's wonderful that you're able to take her in and give her a second chance at life ❤ So happy to hear Colin is doing well ❤
Thank you xxxx
Chrlie...I'm sure that you are sad that Colin has moved on, but it's so nice that you get to see him through Lydia and she seems very happy too. But you are so kind and nurturing that Tory will thrive under your care. You and Simon looked so good for your back to back nights out and it looked like you had a wonderful time. I love your videos because they are so warm and charming and I thank you for them!
Oh thank you I really appreciate your message 🥰 Lydia is so happy and all is going so well for them both, we have daily messages! Xxx
Always enjoy visiting with you on Fridays ❤ so glad it's working out so well with Santana, Tori and Colin. I've done a good house cleaning this week too, being organized always feels so good. Can't wait to see the outfit you are going to wear to the races...
Well done you and thank you xxx
I'm so glad Tory has found a loving home. How wonderful that she has found just the place to live out her golden years with lots of TLC. I really loved watching your home re-set days (so relatable), and as always a lovely video.
Lovely vlog Charlie, really enjoyed it; thank you.xx🥰
Lovely watch Charlie. You are so heartwarming and you’re home is as well. You and Si looked so smart and happy. X
Thanks so much that’s so lovely of you to say xxx
@@ask.charlieshe’s such a very lucky girl to be rehomed with you ❤
Marvelous...
Tory is so sweet ❤ She’s so lucky to have you. And so interesting that she’s had an immediate calming influence on Santana. Well done on lovingly letting Colin go to start a new adventure with Lydia. Always difficult. Glad that you’re able to stay in contact with him! ❤❤❤
@@martinageason731 thank you so very much it’s been quite a week but wonderful seeing Lydia and Colin together and we have this darling girl xxx
Colin is my kind of guy but I totally get the need for change ❤
Thanks for understanding xxx
Charlie, please please show us Clive’s marmalade machine 🍊
Yes of course probably won’t be making any next week as I have a cookery demo and lunch to focus on but will definitely share it with you xxx
Santana is clearly a girl's girl, and loves having a female bestie! Lovely video and you've inspired me to get in gear and reset my home, thanks Charlie.
Yes I think she is! And pleased it’s inspired you xxx
Oh Charlie, you are such a font of knowledge, always bringing lots of helpful and amazing things to our attention.... loved the airers! Felt so sad to see Colin go.... hope he will be happy in his new home. You and Si looked so smart.... you looked amazing in his kilt! Thanks for sharing. ❤ xx
Bless you ...its a very emotional time for you with Colin going , but Tory needs you now and its all meant to be. She is now in the best place ever.☺
@@lindarosson1526 thank you it’s lovely that she’s here with us x
I’m so glad everything has worked out with the horses. You’re absolutely right-horses and people come into our lives at just the right time. Both have found the perfect home for this stage of their lives. And it sounds like a completely sensible decision to start looking for an older horse for you and Coco to enjoy together too.❤
Oh Charlie so sad to see Charlie go surprised I shed a tear on your behalf but glad he’s found a lovely home he will always be a Colin though! What a poppet Tory is and she has fallen on feet with your love and care. Lovely video as always.
@@wendyware9738it’s been quite a week but daily updates from Lydia helps it’s going really well for them both he’s settled in well. Xx
Thank you Hannah xxx
Well done ,charlie do put her on some top spec Balancer it's only brilliant tu put on top line condition .and some pink mash.she will be in 7th Heaven .and lots of love and Hugs. Ure a star.
@@marynolan8337 thanks Mary xxx
Lovely vlog Charlie, really enjoyed it; thank you.xx🥰