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by Briarwood
Fri Oct 02, 2020 6:23 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Will This Do It?
Replies: 22
Views: 7522

Re: Will This Do It?

Apologize to 45?! You have got to be kidding. He needs to apologize to every citizen of the United States for what he has done to our country. All his lying, cheating, stealing money, rolling back EPA rules, putting incompetent donors in cabinet positions, supporting white supremacists, refusing to ...
by Briarwood
Thu Sep 10, 2020 4:46 pm
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Topic: Will This Do It?
Replies: 22
Views: 7522

Re: Will This Do It?

Unfortunately, it will not. The white supremacist groups that he has supported and promoted still stand with him. Those in his base who still drink the koolaid (and even bathe in it I believe) are still with him. The chicago police department union just endorsed him. Those who have benefited financi...
by Briarwood
Fri Jul 03, 2020 5:24 am
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Topic: "What's for dinner?"
Replies: 808
Views: 547644

Re: "What's for dinner?"

For anyone with an overload of cucumbers here is a quick and easy recipe to use. Refreshing in the summer and great as a side dish in the winter. Cucumbers for freezing 7 c thinly sliced cucumbers 3 med. onion, sliced 1 green pepper, chopped 2 c sugar 1 c vinegar 1/2 tsp celery seed 1 T salt Mix all...
by Briarwood
Sat Feb 15, 2020 2:58 pm
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Topic: Fire at my barn
Replies: 18
Views: 12068

Re: Fire at my barn

So glad to see that your mare is ok. Jingles for you to recover from this and that you can relax once again without constant worry. I logged on to see if you had posted as soon as someone from Chicago called me to ask if I knew this barn.
by Briarwood
Thu Aug 22, 2019 6:25 pm
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Topic: Anyone know anything about trailer electrical?
Replies: 7
Views: 6008

Re: Anyone know anything about trailer electrical?

Did the guy have a Ford? The only reason I ask is that I had a trailer and my Ford and the running lights came on only when the truck was running. Maybe i had a wiring issue, but this worked for me. Just a thought.
by Briarwood
Thu Aug 22, 2019 6:20 pm
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Topic: Vent--please call me back
Replies: 13
Views: 9514

Re: Vent--please call me back

I am surprised. When I was in that area and even when I was at Tower Hill (when it first became Tower Hill), most farriers kept standing appointment schedules. Even in this out of the way, forgottonia part of Illinois where I am now, several farriers keep standing appointment schedules. Do others at...
by Briarwood
Thu Aug 02, 2018 4:29 am
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Topic: Hip replacement who here has had one?
Replies: 15
Views: 11108

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...
by Briarwood
Wed Oct 04, 2017 5:21 am
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Topic: PSA about sending care packages to Puerto Rico
Replies: 8
Views: 8352

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. )
by Briarwood
Mon Sep 25, 2017 3:40 am
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Topic: Please tell me it can stop
Replies: 57
Views: 39419

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...
by Briarwood
Sun Sep 24, 2017 4:59 am
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Topic: Please tell me it can stop
Replies: 57
Views: 39419

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.
by Briarwood
Sun Sep 24, 2017 4:33 am
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Topic: Please tell me it can stop
Replies: 57
Views: 39419

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...
by Briarwood
Fri Sep 15, 2017 3:56 am
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Topic: I bought the farm!
Replies: 21
Views: 17116

Re: I bought the farm!

Congratulations ... on buying your farm, not on the mole problem!
by Briarwood
Fri Aug 25, 2017 4:15 pm
Forum: For Sale!
Topic: polos - taken locally
Replies: 5
Views: 6343

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.
by Briarwood
Sun Aug 20, 2017 6:07 pm
Forum: For Sale!
Topic: polos - taken locally
Replies: 5
Views: 6343

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.
by Briarwood
Fri Aug 18, 2017 9:33 pm
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Topic: Please tell me it can stop
Replies: 57
Views: 39419

Re: Please tell me it can stop

I doubt that many of the diehard trumpsters are invested in the stock market. jmho.
by Briarwood
Thu Aug 17, 2017 3:53 am
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Topic: Please tell me it can stop
Replies: 57
Views: 39419

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....
by Briarwood
Wed Aug 16, 2017 5:30 am
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Topic: Please tell me it can stop
Replies: 57
Views: 39419

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...
by Briarwood
Wed Aug 16, 2017 3:15 am
Forum: For Sale!
Topic: polos - taken locally
Replies: 5
Views: 6343

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.
by Briarwood
Mon Aug 14, 2017 12:30 pm
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Topic: Jingles for Chancellor
Replies: 42
Views: 26607

Re: Jingles for Chancellor

Many jingles.
by Briarwood
Sat Aug 12, 2017 1:50 pm
Forum: Freecycle Forum
Topic: Zippered ssaddle carry bag
Replies: 0
Views: 3238

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....
by Briarwood
Fri Aug 11, 2017 6:36 pm
Forum: For Sale!
Topic: polos - taken locally
Replies: 5
Views: 6343

polos - taken locally

Picked up locally
by Briarwood
Fri Jun 23, 2017 1:08 am
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Topic: Funky A, or Altair.
Replies: 22
Views: 15288

Re: Funky A, or Altair.

They are 3 bright stars. Hope your 3 turn out to be the same!
by Briarwood
Tue Jan 31, 2017 7:29 am
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Topic: A ban on people based on their religion
Replies: 14
Views: 12907

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...
by Briarwood
Mon Jan 30, 2017 7:32 pm
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Topic: A ban on people based on their religion
Replies: 14
Views: 12907

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...
by Briarwood
Mon Jan 30, 2017 7:03 pm
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Topic: A ban on people based on their religion
Replies: 14
Views: 12907

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...
by Briarwood
Sat Jan 28, 2017 5:06 pm
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Topic: Jan 21 Women's March
Replies: 90
Views: 64752

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.
by Briarwood
Sat Jan 28, 2017 8:06 am
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Topic: Want to be Heard?
Replies: 3
Views: 4970

Re: Want to be Heard?

Thank you.
by Briarwood
Wed Jan 25, 2017 6:10 am
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Topic: Jan 21 Women's March
Replies: 90
Views: 64752

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!
by Briarwood
Fri Dec 16, 2016 3:12 pm
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Topic: Dover - Free shipping - no minimum - today
Replies: 1
Views: 2533

Dover - Free shipping - no minimum - today

It does say "some restrictions apply".
by Briarwood
Tue Dec 06, 2016 3:17 am
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Topic: Tell me about mini donks?
Replies: 11
Views: 9912

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...
by Briarwood
Sat Nov 26, 2016 2:49 am
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Topic: Dog Meds
Replies: 5
Views: 5716

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.
by Briarwood
Wed Nov 23, 2016 1:02 am
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Topic: Dog Meds
Replies: 5
Views: 5716

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...
by Briarwood
Mon Nov 21, 2016 6:09 pm
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Topic: Breast Cancer Spin-Off, Who's had it?
Replies: 30
Views: 19730

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.
by Briarwood
Mon Nov 21, 2016 2:02 pm
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Topic: Dog Meds
Replies: 5
Views: 5716

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 ...
by Briarwood
Mon Nov 21, 2016 1:47 pm
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Topic: I have breast cancer
Replies: 58
Views: 32976

Re: I have breast cancer

Sending healing thoughts and jingles.
by Briarwood
Fri Nov 11, 2016 5:51 am
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Topic: Safety Pins anyone?
Replies: 1
Views: 2858

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
by Briarwood
Thu Nov 10, 2016 12:39 am
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Topic: No comments?
Replies: 69
Views: 37852

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...
by Briarwood
Wed Nov 09, 2016 5:44 am
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Topic: GO VOTE!
Replies: 52
Views: 28938

Re: GO VOTE!

What a disaster for our country and the world. I am going out to take down my American flag.
by Briarwood
Thu Jan 14, 2016 5:36 am
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Topic: Broke My Leg on Hay Rack UPDATE @ end Riding!
Replies: 75
Views: 41426

Re: Broke My Leg on Hay Rack

Before I put on a coat I put my phone in a pocket.
by Briarwood
Tue Jan 12, 2016 4:21 pm
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Topic: Broke My Leg on Hay Rack UPDATE @ end Riding!
Replies: 75
Views: 41426

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 ...
by Briarwood
Tue Dec 29, 2015 4:07 pm
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Topic: Registering pet chips
Replies: 3
Views: 3826

Re: Registering pet chips

Home Again.
by Briarwood
Tue Dec 29, 2015 5:01 am
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Topic: Introducing Annie!
Replies: 18
Views: 13724

Re: Introducing Annie!

Congrats! Lucky you to find her.
by Briarwood
Sun Dec 13, 2015 2:55 am
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Topic: 2015 DDBB Kringle: All done!
Replies: 63
Views: 39808

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!
by Briarwood
Sat Dec 12, 2015 5:30 am
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Topic: Prinz27 - THANK YOU!
Replies: 1
Views: 2536

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 ...
by Briarwood
Sat Dec 12, 2015 12:35 am
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Topic: Hank the Hunk!
Replies: 7
Views: 7464

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...
by Briarwood
Sat Dec 12, 2015 12:23 am
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Topic: For our goat lovers
Replies: 9
Views: 8535

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...
by Briarwood
Wed Dec 09, 2015 7:34 pm
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Topic: Thanks Briarwood!
Replies: 4
Views: 4675

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:
by Briarwood
Fri Dec 04, 2015 4:30 pm
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Topic: Does/did your horse have a special buddy?
Replies: 9
Views: 8752

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...
by Briarwood
Tue Nov 17, 2015 6:21 pm
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Topic: Something spiffy w pork tenderloin?
Replies: 15
Views: 13628

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.

(My oven works :lol: )

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