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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- Tue Dec 01, 2020 12:28 am
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- Topic: Christmas card exchange 2020
- Replies: 23
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- Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:05 am
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- Topic: Covid 19
- Replies: 155
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Re: Covid 19
@Baroque - all those lambs are so beautiful! They would be great models for children's toys.
And the one in the diaper
And the one in the diaper
- Thu Nov 12, 2020 8:00 pm
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- Topic: Christmas card exchange 2020
- Replies: 23
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Re: Christmas card exchange 2020
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!
- Thu Nov 12, 2020 7:10 pm
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- Topic: Christmas card exchange 2020
- Replies: 23
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Re: Christmas card exchange 2020
Thanks Paula, I received the list. I always look forward to getting everyone's cards at Christmas!
- Thu Nov 12, 2020 5:42 pm
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- Topic: Covid 19
- Replies: 155
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Re: Covid 19
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...
- Sat Nov 07, 2020 5:03 pm
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- Topic: Bobcat on my trailcam (video!)
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Re: Bobcat on my trailcam (video!)
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...
- Thu Oct 29, 2020 12:16 am
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- Topic: Christmas card exchange 2020
- Replies: 23
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Re: Christmas card exchange 2020
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?
- Fri Oct 02, 2020 6:01 am
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: What are your favorite things?
- Replies: 15
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Re: What are your favorite things?
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).
- Tue Sep 22, 2020 4:06 pm
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- Topic: Bobcat on my trailcam (video!)
- Replies: 242
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Re: Bobcat on my trailcam (video!)
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!
How did you happen to have the X of branches by the water pan? So many animals use it as a perch!
- Fri Sep 11, 2020 3:59 pm
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- Topic: Cataract Surgery. I'm having it.
- Replies: 17
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Re: Cataract Surgery. I'm having it.
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.
- Wed Sep 02, 2020 11:29 pm
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- Topic: Guess the vet bill
- Replies: 45
- Views: 10542
Re: Guess the vet bill
Paula, whatever the bill was, just keep telling yourself that eyesight is priceless
- Wed Aug 19, 2020 5:55 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Best Deworming Routine for High Shedder?
- Replies: 11
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Re: Best Deworming Routine for High Shedder?
These 2019 AAEP guidelines provide a lot of information.
https://aaep.org/sites/default/files/Do ... 3.19_0.pdf
https://aaep.org/sites/default/files/Do ... 3.19_0.pdf
- Tue Aug 11, 2020 4:03 pm
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- Topic: Found My Pony
- Replies: 20
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Re: Found My Pony
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!
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!
- Sat Aug 01, 2020 4:42 am
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- Topic: Bobcat on my trailcam (video!)
- Replies: 242
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Re: Bobcat on my trailcam (video!)
SnowHorse - those are great videos! Thanks for sharing all of your critters with us.
- Thu Jul 30, 2020 12:55 am
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- Topic: How do our gardens grow?
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Re: How do our gardens grow?
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...
- Wed Jul 29, 2020 6:53 pm
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- Topic: How do our gardens grow?
- Replies: 10
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Re: How do our gardens grow?
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...
- Sun Jul 26, 2020 5:53 pm
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- Topic: Surviving COVID
- Replies: 24
- Views: 11118
Re: Surviving COVID
@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...
- Wed Jul 22, 2020 6:08 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Bug bites and udders
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6789
Re: Bug bites and udders
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.
- Sat Jul 11, 2020 7:53 pm
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- Topic: Missing in Action
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8040
Re: Missing in Action
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 ...
- Mon Jul 06, 2020 10:01 pm
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- Topic: "What's for dinner?"
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Re: "What's for dinner?"
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.
Hopefully my garden will produce some cukes; I guess meanwhile I can try it with zucchini.
- Mon Jul 06, 2020 9:54 pm
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- Topic: Fireworks debris, safe for horses to eat?
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Re: Fireworks debris, safe for horses to eat?
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...
- Sun Jun 28, 2020 2:12 am
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- Topic: Some Good News
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Re: Some Good News
Congrats, that is great news! I love the bear graphics.
Is that the back side of Pike's Peak?
Is that the back side of Pike's Peak?
- Wed Jun 24, 2020 9:10 pm
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- Topic: "What's for dinner?"
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Re: "What's for dinner?"
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.
- Tue Jun 23, 2020 12:47 am
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Colic last night...some jingles, please
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8819
Re: Colic last night...some jingles, please
Colic is so scary! I hope he continues to improve.
- Fri Jun 12, 2020 4:43 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Equissential Breeches
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7637
Re: Equissential Breeches
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!
- Thu May 28, 2020 6:37 pm
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- Topic: Tile shower shelves vs. shower baskets
- Replies: 18
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Re: Tile shower shelves vs. shower baskets
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!
Ceramic bottles would not be a good idea for us; we're both klutzy!
- Tue May 26, 2020 6:11 pm
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- Topic: "Never a lender or borrower be" is good advice.
- Replies: 19
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Re: "Never a lender or borrower be" is good advice.
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.
- Sat May 02, 2020 6:56 pm
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- Topic: The Slowest 8 Minutes in Sports
- Replies: 5
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Re: The Slowest 8 Minutes in Sports
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.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fn8MxJx_erk
edited because I was asleep when I made post. I'm glad Bip is paying attention.
- Tue Apr 21, 2020 5:28 pm
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- Topic: My house horse
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6499
Re: My house horse
What a great idea! It sounds like it will be very helpful (as long as you don't get bucked off!)
- Fri Apr 10, 2020 9:43 pm
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- Topic: Riot has his Sweet 16 party....
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Re: Riot has his Sweet 16 party....
Sending Happy Birthday wishes to your handsome horse and a virtual carrot cake for the two of you to share!
- Fri Apr 10, 2020 9:41 pm
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- Topic: In which I ask for jingles for my best girl bailey (dog)
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Re: In which I ask for jingles for my best girl bailey (dog)
Sending mega jingles for healing for your best gal Bailey and peace for you.
- Wed Apr 01, 2020 7:22 pm
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- Topic: Well that was exciting!
- Replies: 18
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Re: Well that was exciting!
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...
- Wed Apr 01, 2020 7:09 pm
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- Topic: King Charles Spaniels
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Re: King Charles Spaniels
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 ...
- Tue Mar 31, 2020 6:40 pm
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- Topic: King Charles Spaniels
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Re: King Charles Spaniels
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...
- Mon Mar 30, 2020 5:05 pm
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- Topic: Ariel's 20 stitches
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Re: Ariel's 20 stitches
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...
- Sun Mar 22, 2020 5:33 pm
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- Topic: Flower of the day
- Replies: 23
- Views: 15512
Re: Flower of the day
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!
I'm loving the photos of everyone's flowers!
- Sun Mar 22, 2020 4:01 pm
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- Topic: Flower of the day
- Replies: 23
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Re: Flower of the day
@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...
- Tue Mar 17, 2020 9:07 pm
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- Topic: Things to do while under mandatory shelter in place
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Re: Things to do while under mandatory shelter in place
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.
- Tue Mar 17, 2020 7:11 pm
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- Topic: Things to do while under mandatory shelter in place
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Re: Things to do while under mandatory shelter in place
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 ...
- Tue Mar 17, 2020 4:59 pm
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- Topic: Things to do while under mandatory shelter in place
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Re: Things to do while under mandatory shelter in place
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...
- Mon Mar 02, 2020 8:57 pm
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- Topic: Jingles for my dad
- Replies: 50
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Re: Jingles for my dad
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...
- Mon Feb 24, 2020 5:47 pm
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- Topic: Moving into town, redux... i may need some hand-holdng
- Replies: 48
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Re: Moving into town, redux... i may need some hand-holdng
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?
How is your DH doing?
- Thu Feb 13, 2020 5:51 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Saddle suggestions for a friend
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5770
Re: Saddle suggestions for a friend
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 ...
- Tue Feb 04, 2020 9:44 pm
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- Topic: Tile shower shelves vs. shower baskets
- Replies: 18
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Re: Tile shower shelves vs. shower baskets
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 ...
- Sat Feb 01, 2020 10:57 pm
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- Topic: Doritos commerical
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- Views: 10936
Re: Doritos commerical
What a hoot! I love Sam's horse shaking its head "No."
- Tue Jan 14, 2020 2:26 am
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- Topic: World Cup Oh Oh...
- Replies: 38
- Views: 21377
Re: World Cup Tickets?
Wait, Snork - your cute kids with the cute Cupcake pony grew up to love gymnastics (or another leotardy sport) ? That is very tragic!
- Tue Jan 14, 2020 2:00 am
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: buying bridle parts
- Replies: 1
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Re: buying bridle parts
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.
- Sat Jan 11, 2020 8:58 pm
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- Topic: Curious question about flying horses (by plane)
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- Views: 18164
Re: Curious question about flying horses
Every time I see this topic listed, I assume that we will be discussing Pegasus and his friends. Carry on...
- Sun Dec 29, 2019 9:54 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Curb reins with no buckle?
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Re: Curb reins with no buckle?
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.
- Mon Dec 02, 2019 5:50 pm
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- Topic: Anyone familiar with Multiple Sclerosis
- Replies: 29
- Views: 17285
Re: Anyone familiar with Multiple Sclerosis
Jingles for Mikhail and you and your family. I hope he starts seeing improvements soon!