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Bones take forever to heal. Eight weeks may as well be a day in the process. It's nothing. Store away the small breakthroughs (able to hold 3 horses for farrier; walked to the mailbox w/o pain, etc) to remind yourself that there is improvement during the down times. Are you in physical therapy? I ba...

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Alex, you fail to recognize that she did something that women of the time did not do, wrote,was successfully published, albeit under a pseudonym. ?? She didn't use a pseudonym. Her name was Jane Austen. During Austen's lifetime, none of her novels were published under her name. Sense and Sensibilit...

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What about sedum? There are several varieties that do well in low light. I've encountered quite a bit growing wild in shady areas. And it's perfect for arid areas -- it grows native in dry central Washington. I didn't know hellebores were toxic. I'd say that explains the rash I get when clearing out...

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Giving vaccines to my grandmother's herd of partially feral cats made me a huge fan of towels or pillowcases ... with a second one to kneel on. Don't forget to cross your ankles so they can't scoot out backwards. For the well handled cat, I always go with a variation of Mountaineer's technique. It's...

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Not a fan of pre-20th century British lit. But bring on the Tolstoy, Dostoyevsky, de Maupassant and Chekhov.

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Mucinex, gargle with warm salt water, and hot toddies of whiskey, honey and lemon.

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This is what my tack room looks like underneath a million horse blankets, spare buckets, halters, bridles, etc. The spare tire is attached to an outside wall, over the fender -- not taking up space in the tack room. I keep the manure bucket and fork in the bed of the truck. The trunk stores clean b...

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The great dig-out has begun. I seriously doubt most employers, schools, etc will be open by tomorrow.

Has anyone heard the outcome of the barn collapse in VA? I think it was the Aldie area. The collapse in Poolesville trapped 12 horses, 11 survived.

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Another Hawk owner. I pull a 2H bumper pull extra tall with tack room with a F250 long bed, regular cab. There is no bed cover/shell, nor do I want one, so trailer tack storage of whatever variety (under manger, built in to nose, etc) was a necessity. The model I bought has sturdy, adjustable saddle...

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I ride in the early morning before work, when the temperature is lower, but humidity is often higher. Generally I'll ride all summer.

When I rode after work, we'd often skip rides because it's just too hot. Summers in the DC area -- 100+ with 80%+ humidity -- are just not pleasant.

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I ride almost exclusively outside, no indoor, so the criteria goes: if I'm too cold (rare, if dressed properly), horse is distressed (never has occurred), or the footing is too hard (happens even with mag) we call it a day. I do not ride (or run) in sub-40F rain or sleet ... snow is fine. I value my...

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For me, I'd say it's both a desire to create and the opportunity to fix things combined with lots of encouragement that pushed me along. I learned through hands on projects with Dad and Grampy, some classes, and many episodes of This Old House. I can construct good casework, weld (arc, tig, mig, oxy...

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For me it's the cheese plates my inlaws put out. And pizza. We make homemade pizza every New Year's Day for my husband's family. I could happily live off cheese and pizza ... cheese hates me. Commence misery today! Any exercise (or whatever matters to your mental/physical health) done over the holid...

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I drove through a toll in NJ with an ezpass. All lanes were "exact change only" and none accepted ezpass. It's been several years, and no nasty grams have shown up yet.

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I have a very similar A&C sideboard I'm refinishing. It was my grandparents, but Nana couldn't recall the particulars. Mine is in no where as near good condition (diesel mechanic used to drop keys, gloves, tools, engine parts, et al), and has been repaired many times. Yours appears to have routi...

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Tonight called for a favorite -- kaali dal with pan fried broccoli rabe and spiced yogurt. It's very quick, simple and filling.

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We have a DreamFoam, same concept, different vendor. Best mattress purchase I've ever made.

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Homemade baked goods are a huge hit in our house. And, bonus, carrot cake is a favorite.

What do I need to do to get on your gift giving list??

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I love my snowboarding socks!

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I bought a 6qt pressure cooker for ~$30 on amazon last year so I'd quit using the 23qt pressure canner for beans (talk about overkill). Presto makes decent basic stovetop pressure cookers and canners.

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Equine changes or human changes? BO called to tell me the 34yo (then 33) was off on her good hind ... I get to the barn, fully expecting to put her down that day. She only has one good hind leg. After a tearful one-sided discussion with the cheerful mare, I call my mother (horse person too) and desc...

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Seeing my own grammatical errors drives me nuts.

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A few ideas, based on my experience: Insulated knee/mid thigh wool (not just a single layer with nylon lining) like carpevita's wool and polar fleece or jcrew's wool and thinsulate. Bridging dressy and sporty are knee/mid thigh down coats. And for just sporty, a waterproof shell with heavy and mid-w...

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Today was day three of Indian-themed dinners, second day of cabbage (1.5# monster from the final CSA of the season. Monday was bund gobi aur matter (cabbage and peas) with small chunks of roasted tofu (rather nice sub for paneer). Last night I made a roasted cauliflower soup with black mustard, aest...

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Passive aggressive Christmas gifts, I love it!

Rather than exchanging gifts, my family generally does a group gift to Heifer or such. I'm going to suggest this for our group gift this year.

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I'd shop vintage/thrift stores in Switzerland. You need something warm. A warm coat in Texas isn't necessarily going to work for the conditions you'll face in Switzerland.

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I do the opposite and run before it's light, even this time of year — 16 miles this morning. We're in suburbia, so there's plenty of street light, whether planned lights or just residual light. I'm both looking forward to and dreading moving to south county (more rural). I'll definitely need a head ...

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Good luck Scruffy.

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I don't know about you, but my ancestors were immigrants and refugees. Albert Einstein was a refugee.

It's rather xenophobic and antithetical to deny several million Syrians safe refuge on account of a few.

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I'd start by asking friends, neighbors, etc if they have a recommendation for any sort of lawyer, then call that lawyer for a specific recommendation.

The local bar association would be a good place to check too.

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Wow, we have diverse perspectives. I read everything here as opinion.

Even "facts" that are highlighted with quotes are viewed as opinion unless I fact check for myself.

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I didn't see, or read, an ulterior motive into the OP. It was a straight forward question.

Had there clearly been ulterior motives, I'd still have answered the same way.

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My southern at heart cousin's recipe is 1# sharp cheddar grated, 1 teaspoon mayonnaise, hot peppers or canned pimentos (it's spelled both ways). Mix and let sit overnight. It won't look like it works, but don't fiddle until it sits overnight.

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Ditto Boots. I will vote for HRC if I've don't have the opportunity to vote for Bernie.

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I love Paula Poundstone on Wait Wait Don't Tell Me. I hope she's as good live!

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Tonight's dinner will resemble baby food after oral surgery yesterday. I'm contemplating making a vegetarian split pea soup or dhal.

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Joy's still able to pick up both back feet fairly high, she just can't hold her weight with the more arthritic leg.

I'll have to keep this in mind for the future.

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My kind farrier uses a short stand with a carpeted sling to cradle the hoof. It's perfect for the 35 year old's arthritic hocks — she has a place to rest her weight when the good leg is up. She's fine on the other side.

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I'm late in joining, but it's not yet at the darkness, cold (with no snow), or heavy family/friend commitment point where this becomes a challenge for me. Goal: Run an average of 35-40 mis per week all winter I fight seasonal depression -- running is better than antidepressants for me -- and have se...

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Maryland. My barn owner starts feeding hay when the grass starts getting thin, but before the grass dies (preserving roots and ground cover). Amounts are tailored to the herd's appetite.

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Fun! Your spotted boy looks so pleased with himself.

I miss that thrill. Hoping the new mare shares my love of jumping!

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Chisamba wrote:Kande, as usual vib have no idea what you are talking about. What did I disapprove of?

Not you, the OP's trainer. It's an added detail in a later post.

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Ditto the pimento cheese, with added hot peppers. A favorite here is fresh goat cheese with something hard and aged (romano, etc) with tomato jam and arugula. Combines well with more tomatoes in soup form :-) Pear or apple preserves work well too. For the cheese on the outside, you don't need a nons...

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Go travel NOW. Pack a bag and wander Europe, Africa, Asia ... hike the Pacific Crest ... hike the Andes.

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If you're looking for a way to use it up, buttermilk makes fabulous ice cream.

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Hurricanes. Lol. I'm one of the few who really like the latest Hurricanes. Much better for me than previous pairs. I have to wear inserts with a bit more arch support. The ISO model are more flexible -- which was previously my chief complaint -- too stiff. I've got a pair of Zealots too right now. T...

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Don't try to increase your speed with each run. That takes time, conditioning, and training. Your speed will naturally increase as your fitness does, and once you've been running for a while, look into interval training. Days off don't mean your body will forget everything. At your stage, I was runn...

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Anything I create (written or spoken statement, images from my camera, etc) is my intellectual property. Posting it on the internet does not invalidate my claim. It's really an ethical revelation when intellectual or rights-protected materials are used without permission. I wasn't surprised to see U...

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No soda bread recipes, but a baking blog recommendation — Cookistry. I originally found Donna on Serious Eats, where she had a great bread baking column. She's on the Front Range, so not quite your elevation, but close.

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My husband (same insurance, but last name is "Doe") and I both use the same allergist. He started allergy shots several years before me, and all went well — every few months we'd receive a bill for the past 6 treatments, and I would send a check. Then I became a patient too. My last name i...

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