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by VBOpie
Tue Feb 01, 2022 8:42 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: 99 days til retirement
Replies: 28
Views: 5737

Re: 99 days til retirement

Congratulations, PaulaO! It's a couple of more years away for me, and I can't wait!
by VBOpie
Wed Dec 22, 2021 3:15 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: So I did a thing yesterday
Replies: 53
Views: 14945

Re: So I did a thing yesterday

Henry is a handsome boy! Hope you have many happy years together.
by VBOpie
Mon Oct 18, 2021 7:25 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Best accepted grazing muzzle
Replies: 14
Views: 4655

Re: Best accepted grazing muzzle

I've had good success with the Best Friend's muzzles. The Have-a-Heart is my favorite, but my guy does well in the regular Best Friend's, too.
by VBOpie
Tue Jun 15, 2021 7:31 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: On Course Breeches
Replies: 3
Views: 1821

Re: On Course Breeches

Yeah, that's what I thought. I came across and old pair of their full seats and remembered just how much I liked the brand. :|
by VBOpie
Sat May 22, 2021 3:15 pm
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Topic: My barn’s new website
Replies: 13
Views: 4135

Re: My barn’s new website

Very nice - both Paula O's and Piedmontfields barns.
by VBOpie
Sat May 22, 2021 3:12 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: On Course Breeches
Replies: 3
Views: 1821

On Course Breeches

Does anyone know what became of On Course? I used to love their britches. They were reasonably priced and fit well - great for everyday barn wear.
by VBOpie
Sun Jan 03, 2021 11:04 pm
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Topic: What are you reading?
Replies: 51
Views: 13580

Re: What are you reading?

I'm all caught up in Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall trilogy. I'm on book 3, The Mirror and the Light. I wanted to finish it before watching Masterpiece's Wolf Hall, but I didn't wait. Also wanted to learn more about Thomas Cromwell, so am reading Thomas Cromwell: a Revolutionary Life.
by VBOpie
Thu Nov 26, 2020 5:25 pm
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Topic: Taken a long time but.
Replies: 7
Views: 3415

Re: Taken a long time but.

Congratulations!
by VBOpie
Wed Nov 04, 2020 11:44 pm
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Topic: What are your holiday plans?
Replies: 23
Views: 11606

Re: What are your holiday plans?

If it is warm enough, we will get together with our kids' families if we can be outside. We did this for our annual Pumpkin Carving, and it worked out well. We did a temperature check before, wore masks, and were socially distanced (each family had their own table) outside. If the weather doesn't co...
by VBOpie
Thu Oct 29, 2020 7:53 pm
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Topic: Christmas card exchange 2020
Replies: 23
Views: 7244

Re: Christmas card exchange 2020

PaulaO - did you get mine?
by VBOpie
Sat Aug 29, 2020 10:29 pm
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Topic: Louisiana horse people
Replies: 0
Views: 1444

Louisiana horse people

I hope everyone in Louisiana is okay. I haven't heard anything about any fundraisers, etc., for people affected. Does anyone have any information?
by VBOpie
Sun Jul 12, 2020 12:30 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Missing in Action
Replies: 13
Views: 7718

Re: Missing in Action

So sorry you have had a rough time, but how lucky this situation worked out for your horses! Are you going to ride at all?
by VBOpie
Sun May 03, 2020 9:52 pm
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Topic: Feeling sorry for myself
Replies: 8
Views: 5831

Re: Feeling sorry for myself

So sorry to hear you aren't feeling well, PaulaO. We all need a little sympathy now and then - be gentle with yourself. Definitely stay off Miss A until you feel strong again. No sense getting yourself hurt - and then really facing a long time out of the saddle. I know it's hard with beautiful sprin...
by VBOpie
Wed Apr 22, 2020 7:29 pm
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Topic: Barn is slowly easing restrictions
Replies: 13
Views: 9343

Re: Barn is slowly easing restrictions

Okay, so I usually arrive around 8:15/8:30 am. I can be tacked up/ready to ride by 9. I admit, I like to do things like clean the waterer, water bucket, fill hay. I also have an older horse that needs attention. I am usually home by 10:30 to squeeze into "my office" by 11.
by VBOpie
Mon Apr 20, 2020 3:51 pm
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Topic: Barn is slowly easing restrictions
Replies: 13
Views: 9343

Re: Barn is slowly easing restrictions

I have a question for those of you with hour slots to see your horse - what can you possibly accomplish in an hour, except maybe a quick grooming, etc. It takes me a minimum of two hours to get in a quick, and I mean quick, ride - barely any grooming, etc. True, you get hands on, but isn't that abou...
by VBOpie
Wed Apr 01, 2020 10:48 pm
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Topic: It's been a tough day up here on the mountain
Replies: 22
Views: 13522

Re: It's been a tough day up here on the mountain

Mountaineer,

So sorry for your loss. I wish you healing days ahead.
by VBOpie
Mon Mar 02, 2020 7:13 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Jingles for my dad
Replies: 50
Views: 27373

Re: Jingles for my dad

So sorry for your loss, Khall.
by VBOpie
Thu Feb 27, 2020 7:26 pm
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Topic: Jingles for my dad
Replies: 50
Views: 27373

Re: Jingles for my dad

I just want to say that I am so, so sorry that all of you are going through this. Thoughts and prayers your way.
by VBOpie
Sat Feb 15, 2020 4:44 pm
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Topic: Fire at my barn
Replies: 18
Views: 12068

Re: Fire at my barn

Big sigh of relief that all are safe, PaulaO. Did this happen overnight? What news to wake up to! Will they rebuild?
by VBOpie
Wed Dec 25, 2019 11:07 pm
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Topic: Tipping Barn workers
Replies: 7
Views: 6021

Re: Tipping Barn workers

Thanks so much for your comments. The amount I gave was right in line with your suggestions. I always wish I could win the lottery and give a lot more. Our barn staff works hard and are always willing to do extras. I know it's not an easy job - it doesn't matter what the weather is, horses have to f...
by VBOpie
Tue Dec 24, 2019 1:44 pm
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Topic: Tipping Barn workers
Replies: 7
Views: 6021

Tipping Barn workers

For those of you who board, do you tip the barn staff at Christmas? If so, how much?
by VBOpie
Sat Dec 14, 2019 4:21 pm
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Topic: Yoga
Replies: 24
Views: 15258

Re: Yoga

Tanga
I totally get the sweating like a pig part :lol:
by VBOpie
Fri Dec 13, 2019 11:05 pm
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Topic: Yoga
Replies: 24
Views: 15258

Re: Yoga

I do hot yoga and pilates. Get different benefits from each of them. Tanga, I bought cushions with a jelly like texture (link below) to ease the pressure on my wrists, etc. Pilates, especially, has made such a difference in my riding. Sometimes I have to drag myself to the session, but I always feel...
by VBOpie
Tue Dec 10, 2019 8:46 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Dynamic saddles
Replies: 34
Views: 15337

Re: Dynamic saddles

PhoenixRising, no, I haven't looked at Equipe, but I will. I will interested to follow your experience. Also, what influenced your choice?
by VBOpie
Mon Dec 09, 2019 10:36 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Dynamic saddles
Replies: 34
Views: 15337

Dynamic saddles

Anyone have any experience with Dynamic saddles? I am in the market and have been hearing good things
by VBOpie
Sat Nov 23, 2019 5:40 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: heated vests
Replies: 3
Views: 3721

Re: heated vests

Thanks, Chisamba
I was definitely wondering about that battery pack. Did the pack and charger come with yours?
by VBOpie
Wed Nov 20, 2019 4:32 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: heated vests
Replies: 3
Views: 3721

heated vests

Anyone ride in a heated vest? Seeing them advertised all over Facebook these days. Feedback - favorite features, etc
by VBOpie
Thu Aug 08, 2019 5:55 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Treat Suggestions?
Replies: 15
Views: 11092

Re: Treat Suggestions?

The horses where I used to bosrd loved Little Debbie oatmeal cookies. Too much sugar for my current horse.
by VBOpie
Wed Jun 19, 2019 12:56 pm
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Topic: Here he is!
Replies: 16
Views: 11396

Re: Here he is!

Very nice! You two look great together! Congratulations!
by VBOpie
Wed Jun 12, 2019 4:06 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Done deal, I bought a horse!
Replies: 53
Views: 27878

Re: Done deal, I bought a horse!

Very nice horse! Congratulations to you both! Hope we get lots of progress reports :)
by VBOpie
Tue Jun 11, 2019 10:43 pm
Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
Topic: My Situation
Replies: 41
Views: 24762

Re: My Situation

Hi, MC another person who hasn't checked this forum in a while. I am so sorry for your loss. How are things going now?
by VBOpie
Sat May 04, 2019 3:01 pm
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Topic: Safe, sound, and all that (sort of a spinoff)
Replies: 26
Views: 15243

Re: Safe, sound, and all that (sort of a spinoff)

Related to all this...why is it so hard to find a horse locally or, at least, a reasonable (2, 3 hour) drive? It's so depressing to drive to see a horse and not have it work out. I'm excited to go (heck, I wouldn't be going if I wasn't), and then there's the drive home


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by VBOpie
Thu Apr 25, 2019 10:16 pm
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Topic: So what are you watching?
Replies: 166
Views: 74367

Re: So what are you watching?

Anyone else watching A Discovery of Witches on AMC? It"s based on Deborah Harkness' trilogy.
by VBOpie
Sat Apr 13, 2019 3:25 pm
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Topic: trailers and SUVs
Replies: 43
Views: 22364

Re: trailers and SUVs

Hauling with a smaller vehicle is okay - until it's not. When things go south when you're hauling, you want to have some horsepower- no pun intended.
by VBOpie
Thu Mar 14, 2019 5:51 pm
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Topic: Driving to & from the boarding barn - this is how we do it.
Replies: 13
Views: 9565

Re: Driving to & from the boarding barn - this is how we do it.

DJR
That is way cool! Lucky you! Finn looks like a great horse!
by VBOpie
Tue Feb 26, 2019 11:36 pm
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Topic: step-grandparenthood
Replies: 17
Views: 11499

Re: step-grandparenthood

My husband didn't want to be called any of the traditional grandfather names. He is both a grandparent and step grandparent. He just doubled his name and all the kids call him BobBob. A friend of mine, who is of French ancestry, is a step grandmother and goes be "Mim," short for mimay. I t...
by VBOpie
Thu Jan 17, 2019 10:50 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Need the most secure dressage saddle!
Replies: 25
Views: 17180

Re: Need the most secure dressage saddle!

The County Fusion is very deep seated and secure
by VBOpie
Tue Jan 15, 2019 11:53 pm
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Topic: Name of this craft?
Replies: 7
Views: 6315

Re: Name of this craft?

Isn't that called scherenschnitte?
by VBOpie
Sat Oct 27, 2018 4:24 pm
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Topic: **********2018 holiday/Christmas/Kwanza etc card exchange
Replies: 14
Views: 10074

Re: **********2018 holiday/Christmas/Kwanza etc card exchange

I'm in! I was debating because I am in school, but I decided to take a break this coming session just so I could enjoy the upcoming holidays and participate in activities like this :)
by VBOpie
Fri Apr 27, 2018 12:44 am
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Topic: We rode to the outdoor tonight
Replies: 6
Views: 4917

Re: We rode to the outdoor tonight

PaulaO,
This is great news. Kudos to both Miss A and you. What a confidence builder this experience must have been Good for you being comfortable with Ariel looking around.
by VBOpie
Thu Jan 04, 2018 7:29 pm
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Topic: This is coastal Virginia - NOT Wyoming!!!!
Replies: 10
Views: 8139

Re: This is coastal Virginia - NOT Wyoming!!!!

I think the worst thing is the wind!
by VBOpie
Thu Nov 23, 2017 5:39 pm
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Topic: Thanksgiving Day plans
Replies: 15
Views: 11289

Re: Thanksgiving Day plans

We are in northern New Hampshire for Thanksgiving with my sister and brother-in-law. Just us today. Tomorrow, my nephew and his wife will come, and my childhood best friend and her SO will come by for a visit. Traditional menu - turkey, squash, mashed potatoes, cranberry, and pumpkin pie. Fire in th...
by VBOpie
Fri Oct 27, 2017 4:34 pm
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Topic: The horses are out today
Replies: 19
Views: 13089

Re: The horses are out today

:D At least she is not a gray, PaulO
by VBOpie
Mon Oct 02, 2017 5:46 pm
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Topic: My first time at a band competition
Replies: 3
Views: 4140

Re: My first time at a band competition

Glad you had such a great time! My daughter was in color guard during her high school years. The kids make great friendships! Isn't wonderful to see the hard work these band/ color guard kids put in?
by VBOpie
Thu Sep 07, 2017 7:13 pm
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Topic: Calling all enablers....
Replies: 17
Views: 13296

Re: Calling all enablers....

The link wouldn't work for me
by VBOpie
Tue Aug 22, 2017 8:59 pm
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Topic: I *was* shopping for winter blankets...
Replies: 10
Views: 9006

Re: I *was* shopping for winter blankets...

Agree with Redsoxluvr about Lemieux saddle.pads. They are so nicely made
by VBOpie
Sun Aug 13, 2017 11:53 pm
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Topic: Most hated domestic task.
Replies: 31
Views: 21242

Re: Most hated domestic task.

Hayburner,
Today I picked up a tool at Bed Bath & Beyond to help clean baseboards. I'll have to let you know how I like it. It seems to be like a Swiffer duster.

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