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by Tuffytown
Wed Jul 03, 2019 7:01 pm
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Topic: Real Estate Discussion
Replies: 72
Views: 38074

Re: Real Estate Discussion

Lol, Y'all would hate the place I recently sold. Modernist and lots of color.
by Tuffytown
Thu Jun 27, 2019 7:05 pm
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Topic: Anyone (over 40) up for 'then and now' pictures?
Replies: 25
Views: 17321

Re: Anyone (over 40) up for 'then and now' pictures?

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by Tuffytown
Fri Mar 29, 2019 6:54 pm
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Topic: So what are you watching?
Replies: 166
Views: 74430

Re: So what are you watching?

We are all over the place with Hulu, netflix, amazon prime and acorn.

Our recent favorites:
Endeavor
Into the Badlands
Sex Education
Umbrella academy
The Patriot
No Offence
by Tuffytown
Thu May 17, 2018 8:35 pm
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Topic: I sold the farm!
Replies: 11
Views: 8623

Re: I sold the farm!

Mines 1978 split, I have redone scads of these for clients so at least I have a headway on planning and structural system. I sketched out the floor plan before we even looked at the house and bet DH that I had the correct layout. Spot on :lol:
by Tuffytown
Thu May 17, 2018 3:35 pm
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Topic: I sold the farm!
Replies: 11
Views: 8623

Re: I sold the farm!

goneriding wrote:Tuffytown, where are you moving? I'm sure you will put your wonderful touch on it!


If the house we are making an offer on goes through then I will have some work to do.

I have said for years, I will never buy a split level, and I will never live in an HOA community, This is both, lol.
by Tuffytown
Wed May 16, 2018 9:42 pm
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Topic: I sold the farm!
Replies: 11
Views: 8623

Re: I sold the farm!

How funny Goneriding, I think we have discussed our similar situations before. I have the exact same story. Learned today that a buyer is going through with the purchase of our farm and we are making an offer on a property tonight that I found last week. What else are you doing in your life that I s...
by Tuffytown
Mon May 14, 2018 3:38 pm
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Topic: Interior decor / art
Replies: 12
Views: 9291

Re: Interior decor / art

If you have local art community shows or gatherings then I would go take a look. all my pieces are direct from artist (many who are friends) as I like to get the money into starving artists hands directly.
by Tuffytown
Tue Feb 27, 2018 7:29 pm
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Topic: Mane hair memorials? Not tail!
Replies: 22
Views: 15221

Re: Mane hair memorials? Not tail!

Spirit horse does some things with shorter hair, as noted before, keychains, earrings and some items encased in glass or resin. https://www.spirithorsedesigns.com/Isleen_Horse_Hair_Earrings_in_Celtic_style_p/e-isleen-cel.htm https://www.spirithorsedesigns.com/Horse_Hair_Vintage_Earrings_Color_p/e-or...
by Tuffytown
Fri Oct 20, 2017 6:05 pm
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Topic: ISO Free Lease - NW Washington State
Replies: 2
Views: 3497

Re: ISO Free Lease - NW Washington State

You know there are a couple here you are free to ride. One spotted gelding would benefit greatly from dressage work.
by Tuffytown
Thu Oct 12, 2017 5:31 pm
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Topic: Farm/Stable on 16 acres for sale!
Replies: 31
Views: 21379

Re: Farm/Stable on 16 acres for sale!

Oh, the cost of living here is pretty high. Taxes differ obviously by county and city. My house in seattle, 1800 sf, 4k lot is much higher than the farm. Cross the lake to the eastside and property taxes are much higher. I am in unincorporated snohomish county north of the light rail taxing district...
by Tuffytown
Wed Oct 11, 2017 9:51 pm
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Topic: Farm/Stable on 16 acres for sale!
Replies: 31
Views: 21379

Re: Farm/Stable on 16 acres for sale!

$3871 for 2017. No income tax here either, just sales tax and other user fees.
by Tuffytown
Wed Oct 11, 2017 5:39 pm
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Topic: Farm/Stable on 16 acres for sale!
Replies: 31
Views: 21379

Re: Farm/Stable on 16 acres for sale!

Taxes are under 4k a year. 15 acres are in agricultural usage so reduced from normal taxation but would likely be in the 6-7k a year range if not for the agricultural designation.
by Tuffytown
Wed Oct 11, 2017 4:35 pm
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Topic: Farm/Stable on 16 acres for sale!
Replies: 31
Views: 21379

Re: Farm/Stable on 16 acres for sale!

There will be another open house this Sunday for any locals that want to come take a look. We have no idea where we are going, Have to sell this first. We want to stay in the area but whether we get a couple of acres for my horses or a city house and I go back to boarding is up in the air. Not back ...
by Tuffytown
Sat Sep 16, 2017 7:25 pm
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Topic: Farm/Stable on 16 acres for sale!
Replies: 31
Views: 21379

Re: Farm/Stable on 16 acres for sale!

Everyone's a critic, lol. Yes, there's lots of photos, DH is a pro photographer so lot has been shot over the years and the realtor wanted to use much of it to show the "lifestyle". HDR vs no HDR, the debate on that is currently fierce in the photo world. What realtors want and what DH usu...
by Tuffytown
Mon Aug 07, 2017 2:55 pm
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Topic: ideas for selling a horse farm?
Replies: 21
Views: 17545

Re: ideas for selling a horse farm?

I think I can make it work. I have great mud free paddocks here and have managed to keep the pastures in reasonable condition with management even with 13 horses. With limiting access at wet times and having several areas for rotation hopefully it will work. I do think seriously about getting a city...
by Tuffytown
Tue Aug 01, 2017 1:39 am
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Topic: ideas for selling a horse farm?
Replies: 21
Views: 17545

Re: ideas for selling a horse farm?

Lol, no idea. Maybe into a 300 sf trailer at a neighbors house with 3 horses and 3 cats for a time. We want a small place (2-3 acres) just for us and our crittters and would love to stay in our same neighborhood but the smaller places are hard to find and escalating rapidly. A vacant lot to build a ...
by Tuffytown
Sun Jul 30, 2017 3:56 pm
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Topic: ideas for selling a horse farm?
Replies: 21
Views: 17545

Re: ideas for selling a horse farm?

goneriding, I could have written your post word for word. We are in the same position. We were hoping to have the place listed in July but are still finishing projects. We are 2 minutes off I-5 about 45 minutes north of Seattle surrounded by Pilchuck tree farm. We did have a private party interested...
by Tuffytown
Tue Jun 06, 2017 10:55 pm
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Topic: Help w/buying carpeting
Replies: 13
Views: 11941

Re: Help w/buying carpeting

Low pile commercial grade carpeting. Is there a Great Floors or Carpet one near you? If not call an office furnishings store and see if they have a reccommendation on suppliers. You want advanced generation nylon for stain resistance and a denser oz weight for durability. They have a lot of nice sho...
by Tuffytown
Mon May 29, 2017 9:11 pm
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Topic: Name that Wood
Replies: 12
Views: 11674

Re: Name that Wood

There should be a label or stamp or tag on the underside. I guess it might have been on the original upholstery which is obviously gone. Does the seller remember where they purchased them?
by Tuffytown
Sun May 28, 2017 8:14 pm
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Topic: Name that Wood
Replies: 12
Views: 11674

Re: Name that Wood

Grain tightness can differ even in the same wood, same tree depending on how the log was sliced. Ash has a grayer base as you can see in the natural ash chair but obviously stain can alter that. all woods also change color as they age, usually becoming yellower, redder or more orange. Cherry tends t...
by Tuffytown
Wed Apr 19, 2017 5:28 am
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Topic: Osiris is settling in.
Replies: 16
Views: 13863

Re: Osiris is settling in.

What a score for you. That nose, I just wanna kiss it.
by Tuffytown
Mon Apr 17, 2017 1:45 am
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Topic: Favorite cookie recipe?
Replies: 14
Views: 12588

Re: Favorite cookie recipe?

Dh has a killer oatmeal crispy cookie with almond and a little orange zest if your are interested. He often makes them with rice flour for gluten free and they are even crisper.
by Tuffytown
Mon Apr 03, 2017 12:50 am
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Topic: So, Meezer fans, we have a new family member
Replies: 30
Views: 18744

Re: So, Meezer fans, we have a new family member

Corgi or meerkat. He sure is handsome.
by Tuffytown
Fri Mar 24, 2017 11:21 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: EOTRH
Replies: 68
Views: 42813

Re: EOTRH

Lori is Dr Hansons wife????????

14 years and I never knew that.

Sort of like you and bovine incisors.
by Tuffytown
Sat Mar 11, 2017 7:47 pm
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Topic: OMG, Off The Rails!
Replies: 22
Views: 18264

Re: OMG, Off The Rails!

and come on, who wouldn't want to be kidnapped by the queen. All those ponies and corgies!!!!!!!!.
by Tuffytown
Thu Mar 02, 2017 10:13 pm
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Topic: No Water - broke well - this is bad
Replies: 28
Views: 19177

Re: No Water - broke well - this is bad

Been through similar several times for different reasons. I have the large 100 gallon stock tanks sitting below the barn downspouts in several locations so that I pretty much always have 3-400 gallons of water sitting available. I keep a tank heater in one of the tanks when it freezes so 100 gallons...
by Tuffytown
Mon Feb 27, 2017 12:02 am
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Topic: The carousel never stops turning.
Replies: 26
Views: 18097

Re: The carousel never stops turning.

Aw Linden, What a litany of sadness and disappointment. I am so sorry for all your losses, particularly in such a short time. Wish there was something I could do other than sending you some internet hugs. You have crossed my mind several times over the last few months and I have wondered how you wer...
by Tuffytown
Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:11 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: EOTRH
Replies: 68
Views: 42813

Re: EOTRH

highoctane wrote:**And annoying enough, my iPad keeps auto correcting Dr Hanson to Dr Hansen. It's spelled with an O. Arrrrggg...



No, Yok says it's spelled "devil"
by Tuffytown
Wed Feb 22, 2017 12:33 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: EOTRH
Replies: 68
Views: 42813

Re: EOTRH

His boyfriend will be happy to hear that. Apparently he ran to his mommy today cause his dominator was gone.
by Tuffytown
Tue Feb 21, 2017 8:31 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: EOTRH
Replies: 68
Views: 42813

Re: EOTRH

We're all on pins and needles.
by Tuffytown
Mon Feb 13, 2017 6:12 pm
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Topic: I got a promotion and I'm not happy
Replies: 9
Views: 7576

Re: I got a promotion and I'm not happy

Be sad for a bit and then rock it. If she has that faith in you I'm sure you will succeed.
by Tuffytown
Mon Feb 06, 2017 7:16 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: EOTRH
Replies: 68
Views: 42813

Re: EOTRH

Just as long as he does't try to jump arena walls again.
by Tuffytown
Thu Feb 02, 2017 2:27 am
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Topic: Ideas for an old skinny cat with urine crystals - update at bottom
Replies: 34
Views: 20895

Re: Ideas for an old skinny cat with urine crystals - update at bottom

I'm so sorry. I lost my mini cat to lung cancer and ileocecal cancer. She seemed fine one day had diahrea and was throwing up the next. She was gone in 2 weeks, it was heartbreaking so I really share your loss.
by Tuffytown
Mon Jan 30, 2017 3:38 pm
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Topic: Jan 21 Women's March
Replies: 90
Views: 64792

Re: Jan 21 Women's March

Special snowflake is the insult directed at liberals, or really anyone, who objects or protests against the new administration. It was used pretty widely during the campaign period when the candidate would tweet out much of the crap he did and people would say it was offensive. It has become the sta...
by Tuffytown
Sat Jan 28, 2017 4:56 pm
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Topic: Jan 21 Women's March
Replies: 90
Views: 64792

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. Because many chose to embrace it much like many trump supporters chose to embrace the term deplorable being bad doesn't wash for me. Yeah, hypocritical snowflakes.
by Tuffytown
Wed Jan 25, 2017 7:34 am
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Topic: Jan 21 Women's March
Replies: 90
Views: 64792

Re: Jan 21 Women's March

This is so disgusting and shameful
by Tuffytown
Tue Jan 24, 2017 3:53 pm
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Topic: Jan 21 Women's March
Replies: 90
Views: 64792

Re: Jan 21 Women's March

The Soros bogey man again. Of course millions of women (and men) couldn't feel strongly enough about the state of the country and the new administration to express their opinion in a peaceful march. Their must be a bogeyman manipulating them. Insulting.
by Tuffytown
Thu Jan 19, 2017 4:05 pm
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Topic: Jan 21 Women's March
Replies: 90
Views: 64792

Re: Jan 21 Women's March

Have you seen the pussy hats? I don't think they are what you think they are. A bit of double entendre to the name.
by Tuffytown
Wed Jan 18, 2017 8:45 pm
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Topic: If I were going to move to Oregon or Washington state
Replies: 11
Views: 10084

Re: If I were going to move to Oregon or Washington state

I agree with Bellingham, WWU, quite liberal in the town and surrounding university area but a lot of rural folks with a conservative bent surrounding it. Lynden, Ferndale and other smaller communities in the area too. There are certainly quite a few boarding facilities in the area depending on what ...
by Tuffytown
Fri Jan 13, 2017 10:25 pm
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Topic: Jan 21 Women's March
Replies: 90
Views: 64792

Re: Jan 21 Women's March

Cool, you going to tell us which ones are you guys?
by Tuffytown
Sun Jan 08, 2017 5:16 am
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Topic: So Rich So Poor
Replies: 42
Views: 26373

Re: So Rich So Poor

I find this article somewhat apropos of this discussion. It was posted on facebook by a very dear friend of mine who happens to be the opposite of me on the political scale. Even so we find much in common in our concerns about the future structure of society and economics. http://www.monbiot.com/201...
by Tuffytown
Thu Jan 05, 2017 8:19 pm
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Topic: So Rich So Poor
Replies: 42
Views: 26373

Re: So Rich So Poor

That exactly. Yes, burger flipping historically was an entry level teenage job. Problem is that it is a very different dynamic we are in now. Those adults who are flipping burgers and not making enough to get out of poverty aren't doing that by conscious choice I would think. The widget known as hum...
by Tuffytown
Tue Jan 03, 2017 10:21 pm
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Topic: Ideas for an old skinny cat with urine crystals - update at bottom
Replies: 34
Views: 20895

Re: Ideas for an old skinny cat with urine crystals

I know, as I noted, the purists, it's tough with the picky ones. Mine get the SO dry along with the hydrated wet at least for the time being.
by Tuffytown
Tue Jan 03, 2017 8:47 pm
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Topic: So Rich So Poor
Replies: 42
Views: 26373

Re: So Rich So Poor

WheresMyWhite wrote: it doesn't cost $$ if it isn't running.


Pretty much my point.
by Tuffytown
Tue Jan 03, 2017 8:37 pm
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Topic: So Rich So Poor
Replies: 42
Views: 26373

Re: So Rich So Poor

Is air conditioning a optional extra or is the air conditioning function an integral part of the HVAC system built into the residence. Does the tenant choose to have it installed or has the property owner built that originally into the building. Does the survey you noted quantify what the settings t...
by Tuffytown
Tue Jan 03, 2017 8:01 pm
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Topic: So Rich So Poor
Replies: 42
Views: 26373

Re: So Rich So Poor

This concept has consumed much of my pondering for a couple of years. We know a lot of working poor who work sometimes multiple jobs while trying to raise kids and never seeming to move ahead. The pull themselves up by their bootstraps tiresome meme so misses the point of what is the reality of so m...
by Tuffytown
Tue Jan 03, 2017 7:52 pm
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Topic: Ideas for an old skinny cat with urine crystals - update at bottom
Replies: 34
Views: 20895

Re: Ideas for an old skinny cat with urine crystals

I have one that is crystal prone. She gets the royal canin SO, I'll look into the wysong as I'm not thrilled with the so ingredients. She also gets wet food twice a day and I put extra water in it. I think the hydration is as important as anything. Purists believe that no cat should have dry food, p...
by Tuffytown
Tue Dec 06, 2016 3:29 am
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Topic: Tell me about mini donks?
Replies: 11
Views: 9915

Re: Tell me about mini donks?

This is a friend of mine. She breeds national champions in both conformation and performance but she often has pet quality to find homes for. I'm sure she would answer any questions you might have, she loves to talk about them. We get to go visit every summer to see the mares and babies. Standing in...

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