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Dolores Umbridge was sweet, too. Just sayin'.

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Hope the pain goes away soon so you can start feeling like yourself again. DDBB get-together at my new house when you feel up to it?

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I'll have to take your word on the fact that the current barn is nice because it sounds like a freakshow. If your kids are already going to the other barn, you are already driving that extra 20 minutes anyway. I'm originally from Rhode Island and am the master at losing my mind over distances longer...

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I LOVE SWISSIES!!!!

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If you have a herding dog breed (or even mix) be aware of the genetic mutation, MDR-1, which makes certain medications like heartworm preventative or flea/tick medication neurotoxic. There are ways around it- usually switching to a different brand will be fine- just be aware. My MDR-1 positive dogs ...

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Congratulations. And I love your helmet!!

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I bought my last horse from someone with dramatically opposing political views from me. She had political signs all over her property. She was also funny, welcoming, encouraging, and an honest seller. I chose to do business with the human, not the color of her lawn signs. It was one of those human i...

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I bought this new and have only used it 3x. The description is exactly as follows. Fits any sized head and is very easy to tighten and stabilize on the head.

http://www.hastilowusa.com/lungeing-equ ... esson.html

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Weirdo cancer treatment hack: clam chowder is a superb source of potassium (clams, potatoes, and milk are all excellent sources). Also an excellent source of calcium, which also can go wonky during chemo.

Good luck with the home stretch.

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Agreed, Mountain Horse winter boots run wide.

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I had them in both feet, both were quite severe. I had the surgery in 2000 and only wished I had done it sooner. I did the surgeries sequentially. I can run, I can walk barefoot, I can hike, I don't really have to be careful about shoes. The only thing I really hate doing now is getting a pedicure. ...

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I love SmartWool. Sell them and own them too. But it doesn't block the wind. For indoor riding, it's nice because you don't overheat, but it's not my first choice for my riding baselayers. I wouldn't necessarily return the Under Armour if it's the Heat Series stuff. It's good. Wool is a great materi...

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Paula, On the bottom, may I suggest either Irideon WindPro or Kerrits WindPro breeches? They might make you think differently about winter riding pants. Cozy brushed feel on the inside, very stretchy and not constricting, but blocks the wind. On the top, something like this is ideal. http://www.ems....

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You have a lot of people behind you every step of the way. I'm sorry you have gotten this terrifying diagnosis and have to face all the awful fears that go with it. Hugs and prayers coming your way.

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I know Carl Hester just took Barney to a Word Cup qualifier and he's teaching a master class in San Diego the week after the WC so I am guessing he's planning on being there. :-p

I'm mulling over the idea of going.

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Will she eat Tums? You can give her a handful before a ride and see if that helps. It's safe to try and if she does have acid in her tummy or ulcers, it can help. If it helps a lot, you can talk to your vet about ulcer treatments. Some horses need a little bit of hay in the a.m. before their grain t...

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We flew into Heathrow. We made a bit of a production out of getting out to Stanton but that was totally by choice. The easy way is to take the Heathrow Express into the city and hop the train out to Moreton-in-Marsh and grab a 15 minute taxi to Stanton. It was actually easier than it sounds and very...

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Let me know if you end up having any questions. We had a wonderful time though the experience might not be for everyone. If you don't like historic properties or actual, real working stables, you might be put off. If you want instructors who handle you with kid gloves, you might not like this. If yo...

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Just wanted to say that I had a superb riding vacation in the Cotswolds in May at http://www.cotswoldsriding.co.uk/ Wonderful lessons where I really learned something, followed by hacks out in the gorgeous countryside and even a ride to a nearby town for lunch in a pub, followed by a ride home. My h...

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NEDA bulletin board! http://www.neda.org/forums/Default.aspx

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Don't get me wrong. Cakes are pretty much my favorite thing in the world! I wouldn't say "caring for sick family". I'd tell the truth without any details. "Took time off after a difficult family time" is perfectly fine and doesn't make you look like a nut. FWIW, I got my MLS afte...

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Actually- I disagree with zevida. I'd be suspicious of someone who avoided all personal details. I'd think they had something to hide, especially if it all was painted in rose-colored hues. I'd be much more inclined to trust the person who said simply that they had a difficult life event and took th...

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Many jingles. I'd be hugely anxious too.

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Tell the truth. Exactly like you have written it here. Nobody will bat an eyelash and they will think even more highly of you than they do already.

-scruffy (MS LIS, Simmons College)

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Yes, I might poke around to see what's available in the much lesser point and shoot category. Or I'll just bring the big camera. Thanks so much for bouncing ideas around with me.

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I agree with you, which is why I first was thinking about the Nikon 1- I have gotten used to the icons and setup of the D3100. That being said, I also have trouble with some of the brick and mortar camera stores. My local one, which I'd love to support, is just so "clubby" with "their...

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I actually went to BB yesterday and the sales person so annoyed me I left before I committed an act of violence and got carted away by the authorities. One (among many) reasons for my annoyance is that half the cameras don't even turn on, so you can only just see what they look like. That's actually...

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You guys are awesome and so talented. Thanks for your input. Thank you, racetrackreject, for your offer. I think the Nikon will still be too big but I agree it might be a decent camera for the size. I went and looked at one today and I'm hoping to either go smaller or to just go with what I have. It...

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I must have been seeing the kit with 2 lenses- oops! Have you seen the a6000 in real life? Do you think with the lenses I could take the camera along on my hacks? Would it fit in my pocket? Do you have any thoughts about this camera? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1213207-REG/panasonic_dmc_zs...

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The a6000 is also about $890 with a lens included. I just don't know if it's worth it to buy a new camera. I might have to just deal with the weight and bring the bigger one. Decisions, decisions.

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They would just be for me and maybe to share a few pics on FB. My picture taking is such that I don't think anyone else wants to see what I produce!
I was looking at the Nikon 1 J5 but once you add in a lens, it gets into the high $800s.

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Okay, I'm a newbie so totally out of place here but you guys know what you're doing so I figure I'll ask. DH and I are going on a riding vacation in the UK in 3 weeks- 3 days in the Cotswolds, then 4 in Windsor/Eton/Ascot to watch the Royal Windsor Horse Show and do some riding. We need to travel ve...

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While the outpouring of support for the family is truly wonderful, I cringe every time I see a #rideforolivia post. Why? Because in eventing I can no longer consider these tragedies "accidents". An accident is an unforeseen calamity. These frequent injuries and deaths are now only that- fr...

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Is there anything at all we can do? Do you need stuff? Anything? Cookware? Books? Sheets & towels?

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Would you please stop saying, "well, it can't get any worse...". I am horrified at the injustice of it all. I'm so sorry.

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Update: We will be riding 3 days in the Cotswolds AND riding in the Windsor Great Park AND seeing Charlotte Dujardin. Hot diggity.

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My DH and I just decided to go to the Royal Windsor Horse Show this May to see the dressage. Charlotte Dujardin will be debuting her new Olympic freestyle with Valegro. We're going to tack on a riding vacation around it. I'm disappointed because the hotel we're staying at normally does riding throug...

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You clearly get the humor in the situation. Carry on!

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That's pretty cold. His family and real friends would be devastated to lose this last link to him and his thoughts/commentary/photos. Occasionally they "talk" to him there and it gives them solace. It's beside the point of the post though, which is that posting random things because FB tel...

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When FB tells you it's someone's birthday and you haven't seen or heard from the person for some time, don't just type "Happy Birthday!" in the little box they provide to you without checking their FB page first. The people posting "Happy Birthday! Hope it's a great one!" on my B...

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Transgender females/males are people who get up in the morning, same as you and me.

Freakazoids who ask too intimate questions and invite people to nudist sex clinics are more of a problem.

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You can hit the quick with a Dremmel but it takes some doing. It's like saying you can file your nails down to the quick- well, yes, but way before you get to a painful bit you can stop. Once you get used to the Dremmel, you realize it's much easier to regulate how much or little nail you take off. ...

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I bought the most powerful cordless one for my show dog. About $100 and worth every penny. The less expensive cordless ones are underpowered, so take a long time to file the nails and dogs and humans generally don't like them. I will never clip a nail again. Dremeling nails is super easy and fast wi...

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Good luck!

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Oh hey, and you get a shipping container in which to hide your dead bodies! Excellent. The house itself looks like a fairly blank slate, so you could do a lot with it. Jokes aside, the shipping container seems like a liability at the very least for resale. But such a roomy property... I'm salivating...

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You can get a house for under 50k??!! That's what I was thinking and then I had to sit down and fan myself. We have to move soon and prices have gone up so much in our neighborhood that an attached townhome is $1.45 million. We cannot afford anything close to that but $50k with a heated garage? I c...

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Where's Wicky? She has a sous vide set up.

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Any more thoughts on this? If I'm to be able to attend, I need to request the day off, and the January and February schedules are filling up.

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I find it's always hardest in the days leading up to the anniversary. But after the anniversary is done, I feel a little lighter and more able. A light may have gone out, but there are other lamps still waiting to be lit. Don't try to replace him- you can't. But you can find joy in other, usually un...

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