From Gay Talmey

Saturday November 8, 2003

I live with my husband, Steve Bischoff, on our horse farm (no surprise here) in Northern California near Redding. I am now and have been since I was four years old, heavily involved in the horse business. I am a trainer (Hunters and Jumpers), Breeder, Instructor and Horse show official (Judge, Steward and Course Designer). I guess I am one of the lucky ones in that I am living my dream...the one I developed as a young child in Barrington. I am still active as a rider, and compete in Jumper classes at the shows I attend.

My husband is retired from a career in the Federal Government, and now is working like a fiend, as an artist and as Farm Manager for our facility. He is as batty about the horses and other critters as I am, which is a good thing, since we also have (besides 23 some odd horses here) five dogs (3 of which are Jack Russell Terriers), two pot-bellied pigs, 15-20 sheep and a family of resident Peacocks as well as bunches of chickens. It truly is a zoo out here, and fortunately, Steve is really "into" the bond he has with the animals.

The last time I was in Barrington was about 17 years ago. I can only imagine how much things have changed. However, I still am close friends with Judy Vance Earl, and see her quite often. I also see Bob Robinson occasionally.

I am sorry I had to miss the Reunion, but I would enjoy hearing from my old friends in Barrington, so do not hesitate to email me at gaytalmey@msn.com .