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- Thu Aug 02, 2018 4:29 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Hip replacement who here has had one?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 945
Re: Hip replacement who here has had one?
I had a total replacement of my right hip on 12/7/17. Surgeon used the frontal approach which has no restrictions and much less recovery time. One night in the hospital. They had me up and walking using a walker the evening of the day of surgery. The morning of day 2 I was taught how to do stairs (u...
- Wed Oct 04, 2017 5:21 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: PSA about sending care packages to Puerto Rico
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2198
Re: PSA about sending care packages to Puerto Rico
It is heartwarming to know that your husband and his employer are doing things to help. ( And certainly more help than throwing paper towels, as we saw 45 do today. )
- Mon Sep 25, 2017 3:40 am
- Forum: The Political Forum and Other Hot Topics!
- Topic: Please tell me it can stop
- Replies: 57
- Views: 9438
Re: Please tell me it can stop
WMW: And I supposed you support 45's use of his position to make money off us taxpayers. And that he will not release his tax returns since they probably will prove all the lies he has told about his net worth, his charitable donations, and who he owes big bucks to. And do you believe that he really...
- Sun Sep 24, 2017 4:59 am
- Forum: The Political Forum and Other Hot Topics!
- Topic: Please tell me it can stop
- Replies: 57
- Views: 9438
Re: Please tell me it can stop
Tsavo wrote:
What we are dealing with in this Congress is a bunch of traitors who are putting the GOP ahead of country. They must be voted out.
I totally agree with you. I just hope the DNC gets themselves together enough to put forth viable candidates and a real agenda.
- Sun Sep 24, 2017 4:33 am
- Forum: The Political Forum and Other Hot Topics!
- Topic: Please tell me it can stop
- Replies: 57
- Views: 9438
Re: Please tell me it can stop
45 has not stopped and never will. He had a more to say about the NFL players peaceful display by kneeling than he had to say about the nazis and white supremacists marching in Charlottesville. And his supporters at his event cheered his hateful comments. Personally, I hope every NFL player kneels a...
- Fri Sep 15, 2017 3:56 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: I bought the farm!
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4675
Re: I bought the farm!
Congratulations ... on buying your farm, not on the mole problem!
- Fri Aug 25, 2017 4:15 pm
- Forum: Tack for sale
- Topic: polos - taken locally
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1360
Re: polos
Box weighs 6 lbs. 6 oz. packed with all 25. USPS is $19.31. Cannot do UPS or other without destination zip. If you are still interested let me know. Thanks.
- Sun Aug 20, 2017 6:07 pm
- Forum: Tack for sale
- Topic: polos - taken locally
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1360
Re: polos
Sorry, not yet. I will go try to get you an answer tomorrow for the cheapest way to send. Busy with hay this week. I think I took your msg wrong. I thought you meant $25 that included postage.
- Fri Aug 18, 2017 9:33 pm
- Forum: The Political Forum and Other Hot Topics!
- Topic: Please tell me it can stop
- Replies: 57
- Views: 9438
Re: Please tell me it can stop
I doubt that many of the diehard trumpsters are invested in the stock market. jmho.
- Thu Aug 17, 2017 3:53 am
- Forum: The Political Forum and Other Hot Topics!
- Topic: Please tell me it can stop
- Replies: 57
- Views: 9438
Re: Please tell me it can stop
The GOP in Congress do not even have the courage to criticize him by name much less censure him. Impeach?! Doubt it will ever happen in a GOP controlled Congress. I just hope the Mueller investigations turn up something that even the GOP cannot stomach. Conversion-therapy advocate Pence is no prize....
- Wed Aug 16, 2017 5:30 am
- Forum: The Political Forum and Other Hot Topics!
- Topic: Please tell me it can stop
- Replies: 57
- Views: 9438
Re: Please tell me it can stop
Racism, bigotry, white supremacists, the KKK, and the neo-nazi have been here all along. The election and re-election of Barack Obama,, imho, caused a rise in these groups. This president has empowered them since the announcement of his candidacy and now they feel so empowered they have taken off th...
- Wed Aug 16, 2017 3:15 am
- Forum: Tack for sale
- Topic: polos - taken locally
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1360
Re: polos
As long as it does not cost more than $25 to ship them all! Let me figure out what to pack them in and what that will cost. And I'll get back to you.
- Mon Aug 14, 2017 12:30 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Jingles for Chancellor
- Replies: 42
- Views: 8545
Re: Jingles for Chancellor
Many jingles.
- Sat Aug 12, 2017 1:50 pm
- Forum: Freecycle Forum
- Topic: Zippered ssaddle carry bag
- Replies: 0
- Views: 658
Zippered ssaddle carry bag
Used for dressage saddle, but any English saddle should fit. Has a small tear on the outside that does not go thru into the lining. Lined. Zippers work. Sturdy handles. Free for the cost of shipping. http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f49/briarwood5323/P1110447_zpslprrb7oy.jpg http://i44.photobucket....
- Fri Aug 11, 2017 6:36 pm
- Forum: Tack for sale
- Topic: polos - taken locally
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1360
polos - taken locally
Picked up locally
- Fri Jun 23, 2017 1:08 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Funky A, or Altair.
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4966
Re: Funky A, or Altair.
They are 3 bright stars. Hope your 3 turn out to be the same!
- Tue Jan 31, 2017 7:29 am
- Forum: The Political Forum and Other Hot Topics!
- Topic: A ban on people based on their religion
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3339
Re: A ban on people based on their religion
WMW - What difference does it matter when he said it? He said it more than once at more than one campaign rally. Oh, I forgot...... he often denies he has said something even where there is video proof that he did in fact say it! However, since he was elected I have not heard him deny any of his cam...
- Mon Jan 30, 2017 7:32 pm
- Forum: The Political Forum and Other Hot Topics!
- Topic: A ban on people based on their religion
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3339
Re: A ban on people based on their religion
This is still on his website, today, Jan. 30, 2017. Although he did not state "except for those from countries in which I have businees interests". Those that think that the executive order is not a thinly veiled attempt to ban people based on their religion then, imho, they just might hav...
- Mon Jan 30, 2017 7:03 pm
- Forum: The Political Forum and Other Hot Topics!
- Topic: A ban on people based on their religion
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3339
Re: A ban on people based on their religion
The 7 countries were NOT put on a restricted visa list by the Obama administration. Soon after the December 2015 terror attack in San Bernadino, President Obama signed an amendment to the Visa Waiver Program, a law that allows citizens of 38 countries to travel to the United States without obtaining...
- Sat Jan 28, 2017 5:06 pm
- Forum: The Political Forum and Other Hot Topics!
- Topic: Jan 21 Women's March
- Replies: 90
- Views: 19420
Re: Jan 21 Women's March
"Remember who initiated the use of the word and normalized it as acceptable in the public and political realm."
Exactly.
Exactly.
- Sat Jan 28, 2017 8:06 am
- Forum: The Political Forum and Other Hot Topics!
- Topic: Want to be Heard?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1283
Re: Want to be Heard?
Thank you.
- Wed Jan 25, 2017 6:10 am
- Forum: The Political Forum and Other Hot Topics!
- Topic: Jan 21 Women's March
- Replies: 90
- Views: 19420
Re: Jan 21 Women's March
Kudos to Boots!
The closest march to me was 1 hour away. We had approx. 200 people and for this part of Illinois (Western IL, tri-state area; IL, IA, MO) I was surprised and pleased that we had that many. But every one counts!
The closest march to me was 1 hour away. We had approx. 200 people and for this part of Illinois (Western IL, tri-state area; IL, IA, MO) I was surprised and pleased that we had that many. But every one counts!
- Fri Dec 16, 2016 3:12 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Dover - Free shipping - no minimum - today
- Replies: 1
- Views: 577
Dover - Free shipping - no minimum - today
It does say "some restrictions apply".
- Tue Dec 06, 2016 3:17 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Tell me about mini donks?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2753
Re: Tell me about mini donks?
back to back compressed.jpg I have 2. Tulip on the right and Joe on the left. Tulip was my old Lip mare's BFF for several years. I got Joe so that Tulip would not be alone when the time came so say goodbye to my mare. The 3 hung out together for quite a while. I found Joe at a place that had 20+ ho...
- Sat Nov 26, 2016 2:49 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Dog Meds
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1343
Re: Dog Meds
Found someone who knows a vet in Burlington, IA and they have a "donate" cabinet. Meds being picked up tomorrow.
Thanks for the well wishes and suggestions.
Thanks for the well wishes and suggestions.
- Wed Nov 23, 2016 1:02 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Dog Meds
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1343
Re: Dog Meds
Snork, Thanks for the suggestion. I am now waiting to hear back from the Weim rescue from which I got Marley in July 2015. (Their website is having an issue of some type.) If they are not interested I will send the meds on to the IL Boxer Rescue. If I send to the Boxer group do you want me to send t...
- Mon Nov 21, 2016 6:09 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Breast Cancer Spin-Off, Who's had it?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 6501
Re: Breast Cancer Spin-Off, Who's had it?
My daughter-in-law had it 14+ years ago and is still cancer free. She was diagnosed in her mid-30's.
- Mon Nov 21, 2016 2:02 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Dog Meds
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1343
Dog Meds
This past Thursday my 6 y.o. Weimaraner had heart surgery to correct a congenital defect, PDA, at the University of Illinois Vet Hospital. The local vet had been prescribing meds in increasing doses over the past 2 months since I noticed something was not right. I realized that this was not helping ...
- Mon Nov 21, 2016 1:47 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: I have breast cancer
- Replies: 58
- Views: 11040
Re: I have breast cancer
Sending healing thoughts and jingles.
- Fri Nov 11, 2016 5:51 am
- Forum: The Political Forum and Other Hot Topics!
- Topic: Safety Pins anyone?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 634
Safety Pins anyone?
A small way to show solidarity after trump's win and this is NOT a pro-trump post.
http://www.vox.com/presidential-electio ... safety-pin
http://www.vox.com/presidential-electio ... safety-pin
- Thu Nov 10, 2016 12:39 am
- Forum: The Political Forum and Other Hot Topics!
- Topic: No comments?
- Replies: 69
- Views: 11697
Re: No comments?
Trump's vile rhetoric empowered the bigots, racists, KKK supporters, and like-wise minded people. I know they have always been here, but it is/was disturbing that they are/were so encouraged by him. I was never an enthusiastic Clinton supporter, but felt that she was the only option in this election...
- Wed Nov 09, 2016 5:44 am
- Forum: The Political Forum and Other Hot Topics!
- Topic: GO VOTE!
- Replies: 52
- Views: 9526
Re: GO VOTE!
What a disaster for our country and the world. I am going out to take down my American flag.
- Thu Jan 14, 2016 5:36 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Broke My Leg on Hay Rack UPDATE @ end Riding!
- Replies: 75
- Views: 13725
Re: Broke My Leg on Hay Rack
Before I put on a coat I put my phone in a pocket.
- Tue Jan 12, 2016 4:21 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Broke My Leg on Hay Rack UPDATE @ end Riding!
- Replies: 75
- Views: 13725
Re: Broke My Leg on Hay Rack
I am late to add my quick healing jingles, but here they are! I, too, am alone here on my small farm and my one fear all winter is slipping/falling on the way to the barn or any where else and not being able to take care of the animals. It's only a short walk to the barn, but it can seem a long way ...
- Tue Dec 29, 2015 4:07 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Registering pet chips
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1043
Re: Registering pet chips
Home Again.
- Tue Dec 29, 2015 5:01 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Introducing Annie!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3688
Re: Introducing Annie!
Congrats! Lucky you to find her.
- Sun Dec 13, 2015 2:55 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: 2015 DDBB Kringle: All done!
- Replies: 63
- Views: 12929
Re: 2015 DDBB Kringle: Kringles sent, time to shop!
The self-control that some of you show is amazing!! I tried, but failed miserably to wait until closer to the 25th!
- Sat Dec 12, 2015 5:30 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Prinz27 - THANK YOU!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 676
Prinz27 - THANK YOU!
Your package arrived today and it was filled with a wonderful assortment of goodies. Just like a little kid I tried to wait, but could not resist for long. The horse ornament is lovely and it is a great addition to my horse ornament collection. It may have to stay out all year on my bookcase. Socks ...
- Sat Dec 12, 2015 12:36 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Please jingle for a dear friend's horse
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4367
Re: Please jingle for a dear friend's horse
Jingles for them both.
- Sat Dec 12, 2015 12:35 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Hank the Hunk!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1843
Re: Hank the Hunk!
Koolkat wrote: It would be fun to have a member's Horse of the Month picture up there Suzon wrote: I vote for pulling a name out of a hat and then contact the person for a photo or some such. Or perhaps by posting a photo anywhere non the OL you agree it's in the running for horse of the month. Gre...
- Sat Dec 12, 2015 12:23 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: For our goat lovers
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2294
Re: For our goat lovers
I do so enjoy everyone's goat postings. Good laughs are had. I don't have any and don't plan on, ever. I have a friend in Chicago who for a while dreamed of retiring with her husband and raising goats. I pass along all the goat stories and videos, Her most recent comment was "Reaffirms my commi...
- Wed Dec 09, 2015 7:34 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Thanks Briarwood!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1267
Re: Thanks Briarwood!
You are very welcome. I had fun deciding what to put in your package. Tanner's reaction made my day! I had never heard of Laffy Taffy before I saw it on your list and was surprised to find it! And I could not believe your comment yesterday that you could smell it as soon as you opened the box. :lol:
- Fri Dec 04, 2015 4:30 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Does/did your horse have a special buddy?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2352
Re: Does/did your horse have a special buddy?
My Petunia had a buddy, Tulip - a miniature donkey. They were together for several years before I bought my farm. I convinced the barn owners where I last boarded her that Tulip needed to come with Petunia when Petunia came here. We worked out a deal and they both moved in. Since Petunia was getting...
- Tue Nov 17, 2015 6:21 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Something spiffy w pork tenderloin?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4343
Re: Something spiffy w pork tenderloin?
Great timing, you guys! I bought a couple boneless tenderloins last week when on sale without knowing what I could/would do with them. Thanks for the question and the great suggestions.
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- Sat Nov 14, 2015 5:15 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Amazon and Menards errors
- Replies: 1
- Views: 597
Amazon and Menards errors
A couple of weeks ago I ordered 3 items from Amazon. The next week UPS delivered my order, plus a second package that contained a complete duplicate order of all 3 items. The UPS driver left the packages on the porch when I was out in the barn. Checked and I was charged only 1 time. Checked account ...
- Sat Oct 31, 2015 2:35 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Planting garlic today
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3703
Re: Planting garlic today
Mine is ready to go in, too. A fourth of this year's harvest gets planted today. The other 3/4 will be used.
- Tue Oct 27, 2015 12:02 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: So, this munchkin arrives tomorrow ... She's here! :-)
- Replies: 36
- Views: 7889
Re: So, this munchkin arrives tomorrow ... She's here! :-)
Congratulations!
- Wed Oct 14, 2015 1:48 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Reinventing Yourself?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3585
Re: Reinventing Yourself?
My response may not be what the original poster or others had in mind. However moving from a urban life style to a very rural one involved not only a life style change, but a change in my outlook on life and thought processes in almost everything I do.
- Wed Oct 14, 2015 3:35 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Ripple...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2842
Re: Ripple...
Thanks for posting that!
- Wed Oct 14, 2015 3:19 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Reinventing Yourself?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3585
Re: Reinventing Yourself?
I did. I left Chicago, bought 15 acres in the part of Illinois once referred to as Forgottonia, brought along my retired Lipizzan mare and her BFF, a miniature donkey, and here I am on my little farm. Not the retirement I thought I would have. My husband had Alzheimer's and he progressed to a level ...