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I received my first card today from Kirby's Keeper, so Christmas season has officially arrived here! Yay!

The mail service in Canada must be really fast this year

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@Baroque - all those lambs are so beautiful! They would be great models for children's toys.

And the one in the diaper

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Well, Chance - sometimes these morph into New Year's cards, which is fine with me. I enjoy getting a bit of cheer in January, too. And, there are 12 days of Christmas. Just saying!

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Thanks Paula, I received the list. I always look forward to getting everyone's cards at Christmas!

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Numbers all over Colorado are spiking. My county had done very well containing the virus until last month and was successful with contact tracing, etc. Not so now. I guess it is virus fatigue combined with the schools and university coming back in session. My doctor just called and changed my appoin...

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Thank you - that was a fun compilation! Interesting reaction from the coyote coming near the water pan after the bobcat had marked that area. I miss cardinals and blue jays, both are so pretty! I grew up in Connecticut and remember disliking jays because they were such bullies at the bird feeders, b...

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Paula, I sent you a PM last Friday with my info, but it still seems to be in my Outbox. Would you check your Inbox and let me know if you received it, please?

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Are winters cold where you live? If so, polar fleece breeches (mine are from Tropical Rider), warm riding gloves, good wool socks (Smart Wool, Darned Tough).

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You had quite an interesting parade of critters in August! I especially enjoyed the glimpse of the tanager couple.

How did you happen to have the X of branches by the water pan? So many animals use it as a perch!

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Rockabilly - I am so glad that the surgery on your right eye was so successful! Good eyesight is such a joy, and that comes through so clearly in your last post.

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Paula, whatever the bill was, just keep telling yourself that eyesight is priceless

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These 2019 AAEP guidelines provide a lot of information.

https://aaep.org/sites/default/files/Do ... 3.19_0.pdf

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Congrats - she is a beautiful pony!

And, the Men of Mayhem - is that the litter that Sac (or someone else?) rescued and placed with UDBB members? If so, what a blast from the past!

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SnowHorse - those are great videos! Thanks for sharing all of your critters with us.

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Moutaineer - very pretty! Your front walk will be really stunning once all those plants fill in. And I love how your arbor frames the building in the background. Ugh, bindweed. The more I pull it out, the more it comes back with a vengeance! I've given up and spray it with glysophate/2,4D when it is...

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Wow, you have been busy! But it sounds like the back-breaking work has been worth it! Are you now at a lower elevation than before? I'd love to see pictures of your "delightfully vulgar array of colorful perennials" and other projects. I lived at 9,000 feet for a while and enjoyed being ab...

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@Srhorselady - I'm so glad you are on the mend! This disease is very scary and complex. I have not been affected, but DH and I are basically hermits these days. I found this short article in the NY Times interesting. Hopefully it is not behind a paywall. https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2020/07/19/te...

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I've had good luck with clear Swat to keep the nasties at bay - chest and ear gnats and whatever attacks the midline and sheath.

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Literiding – I am sorry to read about your health issues. I hope you are on the road to improved quality of life. I’m glad that young lady was able to help you out and provide a good future for your beloved horses. I hope you find something new that is as meaningful as horses have been. I am waking ...

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Briarwood - I never would have thought of freezing cucumbers! Do they stay crispy or become mushy when defrosted?

Hopefully my garden will produce some cukes; I guess meanwhile I can try it with zucchini.

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I would say No, not safe to eat. Fireworks contain various metal to create their pretty colors. I would clean up the mess as best you can. Sorry you have such inconsiderate neighbors! Hopefully your animals will not be interested in the debris. https://www.forbes.com/sites/grrlscientist/2019/12/31/f...

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Congrats, that is great news! I love the bear graphics.

Is that the back side of Pike's Peak?

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One dish I'm making for tomorrow night is a sweet potato pikliz; it needs to marinate overnight. Grated or sliced sweet potatoes, red onion, radishes, turnips, garlic, and green chile in vinegar-lime marinade. DH surprised me by giving it three thumbs up the first time I made it.

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Colic is so scary! I hope he continues to improve.

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I have a pair of Aanstadt Das French terry breeches that I like, from way back when. Sonya is still selling breeches on Etsy. She at one point developed quite a reputation for taking your money and never delivering, so buyer beware!

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Oh, that is beautiful! We use Olay Ultra Moisture Body Wash which comes in a plastic pump bottle. I don't think it leaves a scum, but our tile has a matte finish and gets wiped down regularly - so not sure.

Ceramic bottles would not be a good idea for us; we're both klutzy!

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I would write a note to her. You would like the coat back, and there is a (maybe very) remote possibility that she is embarrassed by how long she has had it and would be willing to give it back.

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If you are sad about no Derby today, here is a funny race to watch. This YouTube race was run on turf, not dirt as the Kentucky Derby is, but still funny.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fn8MxJx_erk

edited because I was asleep when I made post. I'm glad Bip is paying attention.

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What a great idea! It sounds like it will be very helpful (as long as you don't get bucked off!)

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Sending Happy Birthday wishes to your handsome horse and a virtual carrot cake for the two of you to share!

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Sending mega jingles for healing for your best gal Bailey and peace for you.

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I'm so glad you all are OK! Any reports from your barn about how the horses reacted? I have felt a few minor quakes here in Western Colorado, and a weird one when I was floating on an air mattress in a sheltered cove on Lake Powell when a weird little blip of a wave went through. Experiencing a seri...

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FWIW, from personal experience, I agree with Chancellor about no hybrid vigor in mutts. We adopted a brown pound hound, probably a lab - chow mix, who developed an autoimmune disease. Her body destroyed platelets, leading to internal bleeding. My vet was able to figure out what was going on, and we ...

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No hands-on experience, but I am familiar with someone from another board, who seems to be a very responsible breeder. She health tests and shows her dogs. Here is the FAQ section of her web site - http://sonestafarms.com/cavaliers/faqs.htm She has a lot of info on her web site, if you check out the...

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Maybe Ariel was really missing seeing you and thought it was worth self-destructing to make it legal for you to come to the barn? I am glad the vet was able to stitch up her wound so nicely. Heal quickly, pretty mare. FWIW, thoroughbreds belonging to friends have needed a gosh-awful amount of sedati...

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This morning, I took a photo of some of my daffodils in my unkempt garden. If it stays warm and sunny, I really do need to get going on spring cleaning outside!

I'm loving the photos of everyone's flowers!

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@Koolkat - here is some advice from the experts on daffodils: https://daffodilusa.org/growing-daffodils/non-blooming-daffodils/ I think that Watson's body is recycling and feeding the daffodils directly above him, if all the bulbs are planted in the same general area and same type of soil. The other...

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I'm pleased to report that the English muffins are quite good! I couldn't wait until breakfast tomorrow to try them, so I toasted and ate the smallest one.

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I'm going to try making English muffins today. I used to make all our bread but have never attempted this variety. I have a bread machine somewhere in the storage room and all the ingredients... I made English muffins once years ago, before there was such a thing as a bread machine. They were very ...

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I'm going to try making English muffins today. I used to make all our bread but have never attempted this variety. I have a bread machine somewhere in the storage room and all the ingredients... I have a spreadsheet with the varieties and quantities of seeds to start. I need to dig out the seed heat...

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I am sorry, khall. When my parents passed, 11 years apart, it was definitely time for them to go. My head knew that, but my heart had a hard time accepting their absence. Please do yourself a favor - if anyone offers to help or asks what you need - delegate any task you can. Focus your energy on thi...

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Ugh - - good luck with the cleaning! I hope the move goes smoothly, when it happens, and Laddie continues to improve.

How is your DH doing?

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Try asking the guy at Trumbull. I find him very knowledgeable I would not do business with Trumbull at this point. There are several long threads on COTH about people using them to sell their used saddles and having an inordinate amount of problems getting paid. I personally would not support that ...

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Our step-in shower is about 32" x 58", with a shower head at each end. When we had the shower redone, the tile guy suggested including a shelf, recessed between the studs. The shelf is about 12" square, 3" deep. Three sides are bull-nose tile; the bottom tile is 4 1/2" deep ...

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What a hoot! I love Sam's horse shaking its head "No."

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Wait, Snork - your cute kids with the cute Cupcake pony grew up to love gymnastics (or another leotardy sport) ? That is very tragic!

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https://rockhorseranch.webs.com/ Contact Nancy at Rock Horse Ranch and see if she has anything in your price range; she used to post on UDBB. Or look at her ebay auctions. She carries Bobby's Tack.

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Every time I see this topic listed, I assume that we will be discussing Pegasus and his friends. Carry on...

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I believe that arrangement is for when you want to drop the curb reins to the horse's neck and work only with the snaffle reins. You can slide the keeper down so the curb reins at a safe length.

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Jingles for Mikhail and you and your family. I hope he starts seeing improvements soon!

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