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- Wed Oct 21, 2015 8:01 pm
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- Topic: For Tabby (and others) Canadian Elections
- Replies: 56
- Views: 38469
Re: For Tabby (and others) Canadian Elections
Hmmm....my reply went pfffftt. I should have said that True-DOUGH is correct and that most anglophones say TRUE-dough. On a side note, my friends dad was a member if parliament when Trudeau père was Prime Minister and was given a beautiful photo of Margaret holding her newborn son Justin. He posted...
- Wed Oct 21, 2015 3:19 pm
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- Topic: nothing to see here, move along
- Replies: 48
- Views: 33507
Re: my personal favorite UDBB thread
I remember that thread and how I laughed. Potential litigation aside, thanks for posting it, Chisamba.
- Wed Oct 21, 2015 12:31 pm
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- Topic: sage advice
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6464
Re: sage advice
I, too, need to be reminded of this from time to time. It also reminds me that my behavior towards others is my responsibility.
- Tue Oct 20, 2015 8:17 pm
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- Topic: Family get togethers, 2 hours late? A whine...
- Replies: 51
- Views: 31220
Re: Family get togethers, 2 hours late? A whine...
I have a friend who used to be chronically late. We joked about it, but she knew that it made me really twitchy. Like angela9823, I'm chronically on time or early. One day she wasn't late. Wasn't late the next time either. Eventually I asked her why, and she told me it was because she grew up (at th...
- Tue Oct 20, 2015 5:16 pm
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- Topic: Family get togethers, 2 hours late? A whine...
- Replies: 51
- Views: 31220
Re: Family get togethers, 2 hours late? A whine...
Your sister and mine may be long lost twins. What could she have been thinking? I always blame it on drugs, or mental illness. Sometimes they're both temporary, and the drugs are often prescibed, but who acts like that if they're not under the influence or having an episode? I usually blame it on b...
- Tue Oct 20, 2015 1:30 pm
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- Topic: Family get togethers, 2 hours late? A whine...
- Replies: 51
- Views: 31220
Re: Family get togethers, 2 hours late? A whine...
Your sister and mine may be long lost twins. What could she have been thinking?
- Tue Oct 20, 2015 12:54 pm
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- Topic: The good guy with a gun
- Replies: 52
- Views: 31458
Re: The good guy with a gun
CanadianTrotter wrote:Those children would all be dead or injured if he had a gun.
You'd better believe it.
- Tue Oct 20, 2015 12:52 pm
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- Topic: For Tabby (and others) Canadian Elections
- Replies: 56
- Views: 38469
Re: For Tabby (and others) Canadian Elections
I was happy to read this news today. Congratulations, Canada!
- Mon Oct 19, 2015 7:54 pm
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- Topic: Are any of the candidates, either party, electable?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 26001
Re: Are any of the candidates, either party, electable?
what do i actually want in a candidate? moderate with the ability to work across party lines so that something can actually be accomplished. is there a candidate that shows that tendency? not in my opinion. With the House in its current state, what moderate candidate could possibly work with them? ...
- Mon Oct 19, 2015 12:48 pm
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- Topic: Are any of the candidates, either party, electable?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 26001
Re: Are any of the candidates, either party, electable?
M&M wrote:He's getting criticized for giving Hillary a pass on the emails, but I took it as just an example of the fact that he isn't going to fight dirty - how refreshing!
Not only that, but he wants to talk about issues that are actually important. Inconceivable!
- Sun Oct 18, 2015 9:15 pm
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- Topic: Family get togethers, 2 hours late? A whine...
- Replies: 51
- Views: 31220
Re: Family get togethers, 2 hours late? A whine...
chantal wrote:Well, I just offered to do Thanksgiving. I'm a glutton for punishment.
I guess so! That made me laugh - out loud!
- Sun Oct 18, 2015 7:33 pm
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- Topic: What puts the buzz on bees?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3395
Re: What puts the buzz on bees?
It sounds interesting but I can't see the video - the ad preceding it is stuck. I'll try again later.
- Sun Oct 18, 2015 3:32 pm
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- Topic: Breakfast with Mama: The Final Chapter
- Replies: 44
- Views: 25561
Re: Breakfast with Mama: The Final Chapter
Thank you for sharing the last chapter of yours and Mama's story. You did everything you could for her, right up to your last act of kindness.
- Sun Oct 18, 2015 1:15 am
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- Topic: My first lesson on Tucker
- Replies: 16
- Views: 15020
Re: My first lesson on Tucker
Chisamba wrote:It is really fabulous boy to have to ride defensively. I lovely update.
Go home, Chisamba, you're drunk.
It is really fabulous not to have to ride defensively. A lovely update. Seriously!
- Fri Oct 16, 2015 11:50 pm
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- Topic: A little porcupine for your weekend...
- Replies: 22
- Views: 16868
Re: A little porcupine for your weekend...
Thank you for sharing that bundle of adorable with us.
- Fri Oct 16, 2015 11:25 pm
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- Topic: Making an offer on a homestead tonight
- Replies: 40
- Views: 24133
Re: Making an offer on a homestead tonight
Or, this one in Virginia (starts with a V, so pretty much the same as Vermont)
http://www.thomasandtalbot.com/Property-Spring_Hill
http://www.thomasandtalbot.com/Property-Spring_Hill
- Fri Oct 16, 2015 10:55 pm
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- Topic: Best comparison of Pubs & Dems from debates.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 14953
Re: Best comparison of Pubs & Dems from debates.
Good grief.
- Fri Oct 16, 2015 5:33 pm
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- Topic: Ripple...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 11448
Re: Ripple...
So, thanks for the three-day earworm, Moutaineer.
- Fri Oct 16, 2015 4:52 pm
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- Topic: Best comparison of Pubs & Dems from debates.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 14953
Re: Best comparison of Pubs & Dems from debates.
WheresMyWhite wrote:I don't agree with the Dem platform and I don't agree with the Rep platform.
Considering that the platforms haven't been released, that's a very strange statement. Or are you prescient?
- Fri Oct 16, 2015 4:49 pm
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- Topic: What changed? USA and guns
- Replies: 38
- Views: 24957
Re: What changed? USA and guns
Part of me still believes that one of the reasons the founding fathers made an amendment addressing arming the populace was their recent history with an oppressive government. An oppressive government that was not their own. There's a big difference between "arming the populace" and a wel...
- Fri Oct 16, 2015 3:42 pm
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- Topic: Tell us about YOU.
- Replies: 223
- Views: 205812
Re: Tell us about YOU.
Beautiful pic, chenders. I'm loving this thread.
- Fri Oct 16, 2015 12:44 pm
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- Topic: Making an offer on a homestead tonight
- Replies: 40
- Views: 24133
Re: Making an offer on a homestead tonight
This sounds like very good news. Let's hope the lawyers don't muck it up.
- Fri Oct 16, 2015 12:39 pm
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- Topic: This is awesome!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8259
Re: This is awesome!
GO BACK TO BED, 6c.
- Thu Oct 15, 2015 8:36 pm
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- Topic: Something for everybody
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7637
Re: Something for everybody
amygdala wrote:hmmm-- no emoticons, huh?
if there were, i'd use the laughing emoticon-- the OP made me laugh!
- Thu Oct 15, 2015 4:42 pm
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- Topic: How to host the downloaded Training Forum
- Replies: 62
- Views: 42698
Re: How to host the downloaded Training Forum
It has come to my attention that someone has managed to download the training forum content. This information is from Facebook. Be forewarned: Nothing posted to Facebook regarding this content is legally binding, as it assumes that those whose content is being stolen from them have access to that F...
- Thu Oct 15, 2015 4:31 pm
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- Topic: Tell us about YOU.
- Replies: 223
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Re: Tell us about YOU.
And apropos to nothing else at all, look what else is back!!! :roll: Goody! I was prepared to use this: betty3.jpg I'm KathyK, been KathyK, and unless I meet a miracle man (whose last name doesn't start with K), I shall remain KathyK. I am 67, and I've been riding since I was 6, with a 12-year gap ...
- Thu Oct 15, 2015 2:21 pm
- Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
- Topic: "Experienced" Riders
- Replies: 33
- Views: 25157
Re: "Experienced" Riders
One of my life goals is the Century Club--combined age of horse and rider must be 100. I'm 58, shareboarding a 14 year old. I'm not convinced I will make it, but who knows! I am creakier and must use flexy stirrups or my ankles lock up and I fall when dismounting.... I was so sure I'd do a Century ...
- Thu Oct 15, 2015 2:14 pm
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- Topic: The Return of Pathfinder
- Replies: 16
- Views: 15153
Re: The Return of Pathfinder
Oh boy, another "WHO IS PATHFINDER?" opportunity!
- Thu Oct 15, 2015 2:13 pm
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- Topic: Making an offer on a homestead tonight
- Replies: 40
- Views: 24133
Re: Making an offer on a homestead tonight
Chancellor wrote:Then that means you could make a DDBB get together in the Northeast?
Always thinking, eh Chancellor? I hope it goes well tonight, Suz.
- Thu Oct 15, 2015 12:30 pm
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- Topic: This is awesome!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8259
Re: This is awesome!
It's good to see you here, Logan's Mom. Hi from Ohio!
- Thu Oct 15, 2015 12:25 am
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- Topic: What ELSE do you do for fun?
- Replies: 89
- Views: 51169
Re: What ELSE do you do for fun?
I made quite a bit of pottery until I decided that I'd better leave that alone and ride more while I still could. I never got very good at throwing because I was too interested in experimenting with clays and glazes, so as soon as I get tired of riding my plan is to get back to throwing pots. I tho...
- Thu Oct 15, 2015 12:00 am
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- Topic: Best comparison of Pubs & Dems from debates.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 14953
Re: Best comparison of Pubs & Dems from debates.
No, she just went off half-cocked, not at all concerned with the real issues affecting all of us. Kind of like the Republican candidates did in their debates. Again not the attitude for "meaningful" discussion. LOL - I was responding to Abby Kogler's post. Do you believe that this post Ye...
- Wed Oct 14, 2015 7:17 pm
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- Topic: Best comparison of Pubs & Dems from debates.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 14953
Re: Best comparison of Pubs & Dems from debates.
saltheart wrote:The comments in the piece were not entirely flattering to the Dems either, Abby, in case you hadn't noticed.
No, she just went off half-cocked, not at all concerned with the real issues affecting all of us. Kind of like the Republican candidates did in their debates.
- Wed Oct 14, 2015 7:15 pm
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- Topic: "What's for dinner?"
- Replies: 808
- Views: 639031
Re: "What's for dinner?"
Whoa, that's a Thanksgiving dinner, all right. Happy Thanksgiving to you, and a belated happy Thanksgiving to all our Canadian friends.
- Wed Oct 14, 2015 4:56 pm
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- Topic: Best comparison of Pubs & Dems from debates.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 14953
Re: Best comparison of Pubs & Dems from debates.
Not bad for a first post, KounterKanter.
- Wed Oct 14, 2015 4:54 pm
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- Topic: "What's for dinner?"
- Replies: 808
- Views: 639031
Re: "What's for dinner?"
I had a cooked chicken breast half in the fridge so last night I heated some full-flavored olive oil, gently sautéed minced garlic, added the chicken breast and some sliced mushrooms. When the chicken was heated through and a little browned I added capers, fresh basil, and a splash of lemon juice. I...
- Wed Oct 14, 2015 4:48 pm
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- Topic: "What's for dinner?"
- Replies: 808
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Re: "What's for dinner?"
onetrickpony wrote:Last night, I had Bush's baked beans with sliced Hillshire Farm Cheddar Wurst sausage.
Let's just say that I'm here to represent the white-trash culinary contingent. I've noticed that it was missing and thought someone should speak up.
- Wed Oct 14, 2015 2:33 pm
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- Topic: What changed? USA and guns
- Replies: 38
- Views: 24957
Re: What changed? USA and guns
This piece by Malcolm Gladwell sheds some important light on the subject of the epidemic school shootings.
http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2015/ ... l_facebook
http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2015/ ... l_facebook
- Wed Oct 14, 2015 1:21 pm
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- Topic: "What's for dinner?"
- Replies: 808
- Views: 639031
Re: "What's for dinner?"
Bugs-n-Frodo wrote:Carne Asada tacos and chips and salsa. Not Margaritas, I am Prego.
Obviously I missed this. I hope you're feeling better soon and can enjoy your pregnancy. Does that happen?
- Wed Oct 14, 2015 1:06 pm
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- Topic: Dem Debate
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7890
Re: Dem Debate
I couldn't stay awake for the entire thing, but did think Hilary displayed her extreme comfort in that arena. I thought Bernie had his moments and stumbled a bit here and there but overall did a good job. But YES wasn't it GREAT to hear adults discussing actual issues? Apparently Trump was bored. B...
- Wed Oct 14, 2015 12:58 pm
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- Topic: Remember this little stinker? Before and after.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 14237
Re: Remember this little stinker? Before and after.
That's a real transformation! And how wonderful that he's such a good boy you didn't have to put him through brain surgery. I've never seen such tiny ears!
- Wed Oct 14, 2015 12:52 pm
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- Topic: Ladies in waiting, foals born and pics added
- Replies: 22
- Views: 18811
Re: Ladies in waiting, foals born and pics added
*sigh* So happy for you, Shirrine.
- Wed Oct 14, 2015 12:50 pm
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- Topic: Ripple...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 11448
Re: Ripple...
Thank you so much, Moutaineer. Someone must be chopping onions...
- Tue Oct 13, 2015 7:21 pm
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- Topic: "What's for dinner?"
- Replies: 808
- Views: 639031
Re: "What's for dinner?"
Bugs-n-Frodo wrote:OK, so maybe tonight we will have the carne asada tacos, we didn't get past the chips and salsa last night. My appetite is not good these days.
Are you ok?
- Tue Oct 13, 2015 6:23 pm
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- Topic: What will it take for gun lovers to say ENOUGH
- Replies: 230
- Views: 134432
Re: What will it take for gun lovers to say ENOUGH
I have always stayed out of the political forum because I cannot articulate my thoughts. I believe handguns should be outlawed. Period. Nobody needs a gun. Period. I will cut some slack for hunters. But normal, every day people do not need guns for self-defense or to protect their homes. And certai...
- Tue Oct 13, 2015 6:18 pm
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- Topic: What will it take for gun lovers to say ENOUGH
- Replies: 230
- Views: 134432
Re: What will it take for gun lovers to say ENOUGH
I do have one question for you and it is a genuine question without malice. If shooting a person is already illegal, why do you think stronger gun laws would prevent people from shooting others? just because the gun is harder to get? Yes, if guns were harder to get and illegal to carry around, open...
- Tue Oct 13, 2015 5:46 pm
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- Topic: What will it take for gun lovers to say ENOUGH
- Replies: 230
- Views: 134432
Re: What will it take for gun lovers to say ENOUGH
Pathfinder wrote:Due to the extreme polarization of gun topics and yada yada yada ... As soon as i figure out how to move things on this new board, this topic will go into Political Forum. Love and kisses!
I understand, but I think it's a shame. Gun violence is an important problem.
- Tue Oct 13, 2015 5:44 pm
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- Topic: What will it take for gun lovers to say ENOUGH
- Replies: 230
- Views: 134432
Re: What will it take for gun lovers to say ENOUGH
I believe that gun violence is strongly related to anger. And when a very angry person has easy access to a gun, there will be grieving families shortly. I also believe that open and concealed carry in public provide much greater chances for that angry someone to simply pull out his or her gun and s...
- Tue Oct 13, 2015 5:14 pm
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- Topic: What will it take for gun lovers to say ENOUGH
- Replies: 230
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Re: What will it take for gun lovers to say ENOUGH
I don't think this is a political issue. I think it's a human issue.
- Tue Oct 13, 2015 4:18 pm
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- Topic: What will it take for gun lovers to say ENOUGH
- Replies: 230
- Views: 134432
What will it take for gun lovers to say ENOUGH
What is it going to take for gun apologists to admit that unfettered access to weapons is wreaking havoc on this country?
http://www.rawstory.com/2015/10/angry-d ... -too-slow/
Two children a week!
http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_ ... never.html
http://www.rawstory.com/2015/10/angry-d ... -too-slow/
Two children a week!
http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_ ... never.html