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by Tabby
Wed Jan 04, 2017 1:37 pm
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Topic: Ideas for an old skinny cat with urine crystals - update at bottom
Replies: 34
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Re: Ideas for an old skinny cat with urine crystals

I wish I could give him extra meals between regular feeding times but I work full time and I'm gone 13 hours a day :(. That's why he gets the dry food because it's the only thing he will snack on. If there's any leftover wet food in the bowl, he won't touch anything in it all day long. I have been v...
by Tabby
Tue Jan 03, 2017 10:05 pm
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Topic: Ideas for an old skinny cat with urine crystals - update at bottom
Replies: 34
Views: 21005

Re: Ideas for an old skinny cat with urine crystals

Tuffytown, My cat pretty much needs dry food to stay alive at all. He only eats a few bites at a time but comes back frequently for a few more throughout the day (and night). If I give him more than a spoonful of wet food, he doesn't finish it in the first go. He won't touch his food AT ALL if there...
by Tabby
Tue Jan 03, 2017 1:52 pm
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Topic: Ideas for an old skinny cat with urine crystals - update at bottom
Replies: 34
Views: 21005

Re: Ideas for an old skinny cat with urine crystals

Do you know if those things will aggravate his urinary crystals? I'm happy to feed him anything he'll eat provided it doesn't cause his other problem to recur.
by Tabby
Tue Jan 03, 2017 10:29 am
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Topic: Ideas for an old skinny cat with urine crystals - update at bottom
Replies: 34
Views: 21005

Re: Ideas for an old skinny cat with urine crystals

My cats are exactly the same as yours! They also have arthritis and get horse supplements sprinkled on their food and it really helps. It's what keeps skinny cat limber enough to eat up on the counter where greedy fat cat can't get to. Since he never eats his whole serving at once, if she can reach ...
by Tabby
Tue Jan 03, 2017 3:05 am
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Topic: Ideas for an old skinny cat with urine crystals - update at bottom
Replies: 34
Views: 21005

Re: Ideas for an old skinny cat with urine crystals

Currently on Royal Canin Senior from the vet. Previously on Pro plan urinary care. I didn't see it at the pet food store the last couple of times I was in. Over the years I've had to change brands as the urinary kind get discontinued. That's all kibble. He's had a spoonful of wellness brand canned f...
by Tabby
Mon Jan 02, 2017 9:31 pm
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Topic: Ideas for an old skinny cat with urine crystals - update at bottom
Replies: 34
Views: 21005

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

My 2 cats will be 14 in March. The female is fat, the male is skinny. Both have signs of arthritis but the male is far more limber and still able to jump up on the counter quite easily. He gets fed on the counter and her on the floor because she likes to hoover every edible thing in sight whereas he...
by Tabby
Fri Dec 23, 2016 5:28 pm
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Topic: Small rant about (discontinued) small appliances
Replies: 6
Views: 5995

Re: Small rant about (discontinued) small appliances

I did a google search. It doesn't appear that people keep these things if they don't have the actual vacuum. In the case of mine, the dust filter fell out when my stepdaughter was emptying it and she didn't notice. I didn't notice until after I used it and went to empty it myself. I'm sure it has ha...
by Tabby
Thu Dec 22, 2016 12:16 am
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Topic: Dye from blue jeans
Replies: 8
Views: 7901

Re: Dye from blue jeans

Update: I wore the jeans today for the first time after their vinegar wash. There is still a little dye coming off but not nearly as bad. The jeans themselves didn't appear to suffer any ill effects due to the vinegar so I think next time I'll throw them in with a complete load and add vinegar to ev...
by Tabby
Thu Dec 22, 2016 12:13 am
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Topic: Small rant about (discontinued) small appliances
Replies: 6
Views: 5995

Re: Small rant about (discontinued) small appliances

I've tried ebay. The trouble is that it's a specific part that only fits this specific vacuum. Which is stupid. Now I'm going to toss a perfectly good motor and plastic casing into the land fill all because some company knew darn well that people like me would end up buying a new one.
by Tabby
Thu Dec 22, 2016 12:11 am
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Topic: Is American media doing the same thing?
Replies: 7
Views: 7135

Re: Is American media doing the same thing?

I think that's what's annoying me the most - the sensationalization of it all. Donald Trump likes to run his mouth and post his tweets about anything and everything and the press is there just eating it all up. When there's a break in the tweets, they're writing about this group or that group that f...
by Tabby
Wed Dec 21, 2016 1:55 am
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Topic: Is American media doing the same thing?
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Views: 7135

Is American media doing the same thing?

Canadian media just can't leave Trump alone these days. They seem particularly hell bent on trashing him. I understand in a sense - he says so many things that are bash worthy. But I'm just getting sick of it. They are trying to scare up people but most people are already a little scared. Now it's g...
by Tabby
Wed Dec 21, 2016 1:48 am
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Topic: There are good people out there...
Replies: 7
Views: 6851

Re: There are good people out there...

Awesome! Though I have to admit my heart skipped a beat when you started out saying that you went to Costco on your lunch break. How long of a lunch do you get? In the Christmas season even! You are a very brave woman!!!!
by Tabby
Wed Dec 21, 2016 1:37 am
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Topic: Small rant about (discontinued) small appliances
Replies: 6
Views: 5995

Small rant about (discontinued) small appliances

My step daughter accidentally tossed the dust cup filter when she emptied out my dust buster about a week ago. I didn't discover it until the other day - after garbage day when there's no hope of recovering it. I looked up in the manual and supposedly you are supposed to replace this thing periodica...
by Tabby
Fri Dec 16, 2016 5:51 pm
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Topic: Crazy trailering question
Replies: 10
Views: 8408

Re: Crazy trailering question

She will be fine. She appears to have lots of insulation and those slats are way, way above her head so she won't be in any direct wind. She'll likely be even more sheltered than she would outside in a field. They ship horses all over in Canada at those temperatures without dressing them in any spec...
by Tabby
Tue Dec 13, 2016 12:59 pm
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Topic: Dye from blue jeans
Replies: 8
Views: 7901

Re: Dye from blue jeans

Thanks! I will try the vinegar - and I will wash them alone.
by Tabby
Mon Dec 12, 2016 6:37 pm
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Topic: i lost my horse-- RIP, Gristle
Replies: 40
Views: 23030

Re: i lost my horse-- RIP, Gristle

I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending jingles your way. :(
by Tabby
Mon Dec 12, 2016 6:36 pm
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Topic: Dye from blue jeans
Replies: 8
Views: 7901

Re: Dye from blue jeans

Thanks! Will vinegar be safe with the rest of the load or should I wash this pair alone?
by Tabby
Mon Dec 12, 2016 4:15 pm
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Topic: Dreaming about an ex-friend
Replies: 5
Views: 4703

Re: Dreaming about an ex-friend

Does she live nearby? If she's far enough away, it wouldn't hurt to send her a card. But I do understand the need to eliminate negative people from your life so if she's close, you may not want to risk rekindling the friendship. Do you have any mutual acquaintances/friends who may still be in touch ...
by Tabby
Mon Dec 12, 2016 3:44 pm
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Topic: Dye from blue jeans
Replies: 8
Views: 7901

Dye from blue jeans

I have a pair of dark blue jeans that I bought about a month or so ago. I have washed them twice and I'm still getting dye coming off on my hands. The dye washes easily off my hands but I still feel like I'm walking around with blue hands all day. Why hasn't this excess dye come off in the wash? Is ...
by Tabby
Sat Dec 10, 2016 9:35 pm
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Topic: Question about frostbite and scar tissue
Replies: 9
Views: 8199

Re: Question about frostbite and scar tissue

I have never seen frost bite on a horse. I'm sure it happens but I haven't seen it. Two years ago our temperature dipped below -20 and stayed there for 3 months. My horse got his usual bites, nicks, and various minor injuries all winter long and no sign of frost bite ever. I have had frost bite myse...
by Tabby
Sun Nov 27, 2016 10:49 pm
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Topic: No discussion on Castro?
Replies: 4
Views: 5627

No discussion on Castro?

On one hand, I find it odd because he was such a polarizing figure. On the other hand, Americans are probably all on the same side of that coin. He was a dictator. He certainly violated more than a few human rights. On the other hand, the dictator he overthrew was worse. And he did raise the country...
by Tabby
Sun Nov 27, 2016 3:05 pm
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Topic: Downloading music on smart phone (help for old farts please!)
Replies: 5
Views: 5724

Re: Downloading music on smart phone (help for old farts please!)

Thanks. I have a card in it that I transferred from my old phone with all my photos. It is only 16 GB. Is this what you are referring to or is there a place for a second card? Can I save music to it without erasing my photos? I'm not sure if we have an adapter to attach it to the computer or not - I...
by Tabby
Sat Nov 26, 2016 3:54 am
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Topic: Recommendations for winter riding jacket?
Replies: 18
Views: 15166

Re: Recommendations for winter riding jacket?

What a great link! I have ordered (and received) but the shipping costs were outrageous (more than the jacket). Mom insists on paying for it but I didn't tell her about the duty because the whole thing make me sick. I absolutely LOVE the jacket - it is exactly perfect for what I need and based on th...
by Tabby
Sat Nov 26, 2016 3:50 am
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Topic: Downloading music on smart phone (help for old farts please!)
Replies: 5
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Downloading music on smart phone (help for old farts please!)

DH and I finally upgraded our phones and our plan to include data. 2G each. We have no idea if that's a lot or a little. There's just so many things now that you need data for. Anyway, we've joined the 21st century. Among the perks for signing up on Black Friday, we each got a set of headphones and ...
by Tabby
Sun Nov 20, 2016 11:07 pm
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Topic: Recommendations for winter riding jacket?
Replies: 18
Views: 15166

Re: Recommendations for winter riding jacket?

Thanks Larbear. I LOVE LLBean stuff and have ordered from them many times. DH's winter jacket is theirs. One of the best things about them is the free shipping to Canada. I really appreciate that now since I got the shipping quote for my Mountain Horse jacket and it's nearly the price of the jacket ...
by Tabby
Tue Nov 15, 2016 7:52 pm
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Topic: GO VOTE!
Replies: 52
Views: 29148

Re: GO VOTE!

I was also wondering today that I suspect for both candidates that there were some that really liked their candidate of choice while others simply held their nose and voted for the lesser of two evils as it were. I wonder of those that voted for the lesser of two evils if they'd actually voted outs...
by Tabby
Sun Nov 13, 2016 12:03 am
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Topic: Recommendations for winter riding jacket?
Replies: 18
Views: 15166

Re: Recommendations for winter riding jacket?

Couldn't get hold of Mom but ordered it anyway :oops: . Hope she's alright with it. If not I truly don't mind paying for it. I was going to get one this year anyway - it was just a very nice generous offer Mom made. Who knew an 83 year old woman would be out this late on a Saturday night?!
by Tabby
Sat Nov 12, 2016 8:37 pm
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Topic: Recommendations for winter riding jacket?
Replies: 18
Views: 15166

Re: Recommendations for winter riding jacket?

Thanks everyone! It looks like it does ship to Canada. Now I just have to double check the pricing with Mom, although I'd be happy to pay anything that she feels is too much. Heck, I'd be happy to pay the whole thing - my old one certainly was worth it. I did get that promo so that's a little better...
by Tabby
Sat Nov 12, 2016 8:34 pm
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Topic: GO VOTE!
Replies: 52
Views: 29148

Re: GO VOTE!

Thank you WMW. It is nice to know there are decent, thoughtful people out there.
by Tabby
Sat Nov 12, 2016 3:04 pm
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Topic: GO VOTE!
Replies: 52
Views: 29148

Re: GO VOTE!

It's not about liking anyone or anything. The fact that these horrific characteristics were not enough to change their vote says it all. It doesn't matter how bad Hillary was as an option - there were independents as well as an option not to vote. By voting Trump, these people said it's ok to grope...
by Tabby
Sat Nov 12, 2016 2:01 am
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Topic: No comments?
Replies: 69
Views: 38148

Re: No comments?

I've posted a few comments here and there on political forums when I just couldn't resist. However, I have no interest in bickering back and forth with people (on any subject) that have completely different viewpoints. Why do people like to do that? Like over on COTH, it's a nasty nasty place over ...
by Tabby
Sat Nov 12, 2016 1:55 am
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Topic: GO VOTE!
Replies: 52
Views: 29148

Re: GO VOTE!

I think what's most shocking of all is that there really are that many people who endorse racism and misogyny and bullying and flat out bigotry. Is it really ok for powerful men to grope women? You want to send your daughter out into that world? It's utterly incomprehensible. I feel very sorry for ...
by Tabby
Fri Nov 11, 2016 10:14 pm
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Topic: Leonard Cohen :(
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Views: 5571

Leonard Cohen :(

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/ ... -1.3846720

This makes me very sad. He's one of the best songwriters of my time. RIP.
by Tabby
Fri Nov 11, 2016 9:37 pm
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Topic: No comments?
Replies: 69
Views: 38148

Re: No comments?

I actually found this election to have the fewest political FB postings ever. It started out normal, but the more ridiculous Trump became, the fewer the posts. I think the right were a little embarrassed and the left simply didn't know what to say. All the political FB posts were recaps of comedians...
by Tabby
Fri Nov 11, 2016 9:34 pm
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Topic: Recommendations for winter riding jacket?
Replies: 18
Views: 15166

Re: Recommendations for winter riding jacket?

I forgot to say - my old one is cut in a similar way, with similar pockets, but it's green. It could be the same one but not available in that colour anymore.
by Tabby
Fri Nov 11, 2016 9:32 pm
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Topic: Recommendations for winter riding jacket?
Replies: 18
Views: 15166

Re: Recommendations for winter riding jacket?

That one is similar to the one I have but it doesn't look quite as heavy. How warm is it? I really need something to tackle the cold. Also, it hasn't shown up on the Canadian sites. If this turns out to be the one, would anybody be able to receive this for me and send it on (costs covered, of course...
by Tabby
Fri Nov 11, 2016 2:33 pm
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Topic: No comments?
Replies: 69
Views: 38148

Re: No comments?

I did some soul searching to figure out why and realized that people were willing to accept bigotry, hate and misogyny to get reforms. To me that was appalling. This is exactly my feeling. Did we learn nothing from the past? I truly hope that history won't repeat itself but the current wave of prot...
by Tabby
Fri Nov 11, 2016 12:43 pm
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Topic: Recommendations for winter riding jacket?
Replies: 18
Views: 15166

Recommendations for winter riding jacket?

My mom has generously offered to buy me a winter riding jacket for Christmas. My old one is a Mountain Horse - not sure the style as I've had it at least 10 years and it has been the best article of clothing I have ever owned. It was warm, had plenty of pockets and was slitted just perfectly so it d...
by Tabby
Wed Nov 09, 2016 4:59 pm
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Topic: No comments?
Replies: 69
Views: 38148

Re: No comments?

The political forum has been quiet for some time. My theory on it is that the regulars who used to come here enjoyed lively discussions on different policies, platforms, and issues. It was a good place to get an intelligent explanation from someone of different political stripes from yourself. The f...
by Tabby
Wed Nov 09, 2016 2:14 pm
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Topic: GO VOTE!
Replies: 52
Views: 29148

Re: GO VOTE!

I am completely shocked. I'm also a little frightened. The markets crash all the time for lamer reasons than this, but I think this time will be different. One point Trump was consistent about was his anti-trade views and that's going to have markets all over the world reeling for some time. Around ...
by Tabby
Mon Nov 07, 2016 3:58 pm
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Topic: Justin Trudeau is adorable
Replies: 6
Views: 6878

Re: Justin Trudeau is adorable

About 4 or 5 years ago (long before he was PM), the Liberal Party held some kind of fund raiser in my mom's town. Her town is a Conservative stronghold so it was extremely rare to have the libs do anything there. Anyway, Mom and her posse of senior widowed ladies actually joined the liberal party so...
by Tabby
Sun Oct 16, 2016 7:00 pm
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Topic: The video
Replies: 12
Views: 9798

Re: The video

I don't think I could get past his despicable behavior. You shouldn't have to worry if your kids should be able to listen to your own president speak but that will be the case if he wins. I practically expect all men of power to be pigs - but in private, not bragging about their predatory behavior. ...
by Tabby
Sat Oct 15, 2016 12:43 pm
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Topic: Racism
Replies: 8
Views: 7349

Re: Racism

As an offshoot to this topic, our baseball team (Blue Jays) is currently playing the championship series against the Cleaveland Indians which has raised another facet of racism around here. I'm sure the same issue comes up south of the border as well. Several sports teams have names and/or logos tha...
by Tabby
Sat Oct 15, 2016 12:15 pm
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Topic: The video
Replies: 12
Views: 9798

Re: The video

Based on Trumps record with campaign managers and even his fellow republicans, I don't see him relying on guidance from any advisors, trusted or otherwise. I'm sure Congress will provide checks and balances, regardless of which party controls it but it is the President him/herself that speaks to the...
by Tabby
Sat Oct 08, 2016 10:44 pm
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Topic: The video
Replies: 12
Views: 9798

Re: The video

Foed was a drunken crack smoking misogynistic law breaker who bought his constituents with an annual party complete with free beer and a midway. The people of "Ford Nation" are poor, mostly non English speaking or criminals . He did nothing for the neighborhood except shoot his mouth off a...
by Tabby
Sat Oct 08, 2016 7:30 pm
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Topic: The video
Replies: 12
Views: 9798

Re: The video

I've actually become bored with Donald over the last few months and largely ignored election news because of it. Probably because I endured Rob Ford who was basically the same person. Such blatant disgustingness eventually wears you down. However, this latest video release is unavoidable. I even rea...
by Tabby
Wed Oct 05, 2016 1:06 pm
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Topic: Racism
Replies: 8
Views: 7349

Re: Racism

Wow, this is all completely true! The real question is there a way to counter it - if not at a societal level but at least in our own minds? We must all be guilty of frame-flipping on some topic or another.
by Tabby
Tue Aug 16, 2016 11:38 pm
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Topic: Well, I guess the Russians have found us
Replies: 14
Views: 11146

Re: Well, I guess the Russians have found us

I've been away for a while. When I read this thread I was a little jealous that I didn't get any Russian pms. I usually get an email notification but had nothing. I checked and lo and behold I had 3! I really feel part of the group now!
by Tabby
Wed Jul 13, 2016 7:19 pm
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Topic: Dallas shooting
Replies: 22
Views: 16775

Re: Dallas shooting

I can't imagine the fear of dealing with people who might be going for their gun either. Which is why I'm a strong supporter of gun control. I absolutely understand and appreciate the dangers LE face every day. I feel safer because of it. But I'm also not in the demographic that's likely to be shot ...

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