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- Fri Jun 17, 2016 6:01 pm
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- Topic: What is eating my petunia(s)??
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Re: What is eating my petunia(s)??
The very name is repulsive. Get 'em.
- Fri Jun 17, 2016 6:00 pm
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- Topic: Alligators and Florida and tourism, bad mix
- Replies: 39
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Re: Alligators and Florida and tourism, bad mix
Gators can be soooo freaking fast!! Not for much of a distance, but quick enough to get you. They are just about the only animal that creeps me out. And I can't think of another one right now.
- Wed Jun 15, 2016 2:18 pm
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- Topic: Please major jingles for my trainer
- Replies: 48
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Re: Please major jingles for my trainer
It seems he was an organ donor, so he will live on, continuing to help people. Rest in peace all.
- Mon Jun 13, 2016 5:38 pm
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- Topic: Please major jingles for my trainer
- Replies: 48
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Re: Please major jingles for my trainer
Oh no!!! I'm so, so, sorry for all involved. Geezus.....
- Tue Jun 07, 2016 4:26 pm
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- Topic: Back in my 2nd home, the hospital
- Replies: 33
- Views: 18705
Re: Back in my 2nd home, the hospital
Awwwww, dammit. Jingling!
- Fri Jun 03, 2016 6:11 pm
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- Topic: Dover Saddlery's 2016-17 annual catalog cover
- Replies: 24
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Re: Dover Saddlery's 2016-17 annual catalog cover
My cover is different. Mine has Laura Graves on Verdades
- Thu Jun 02, 2016 1:17 pm
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- Topic: Migration Complete
- Replies: 5
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Re: Migration Complete
Thank you!!! I too didn't notice. Well done!
- Wed Jun 01, 2016 2:44 pm
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- Topic: For Boots - Posting More
- Replies: 35
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Re: For Boots - Posting More
Hahahaha!!! You'll be posting once a week for sure - if you can find the time while renovating your new place - post after post of the trials and tribulations. :lol: :lol: It looks like a wonderful piece of property, and an...interesting project. Congratulations!! This will be a fun journey to take ...
- Wed Jun 01, 2016 2:39 pm
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- Topic: The Gorilla Story
- Replies: 53
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Re: The Gorilla Story
A terrible, terrible situation all around. If the mother was taking selfies, she should be charged with child endangerment. The screaming definitely agitated the gorilla. In light of the size and mass of the gorilla and the lack of size and mass of the boy, they probably made the right decision. Har...
- Wed Jun 01, 2016 2:28 pm
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- Topic: How do you handle bad service at restaurants?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 13158
Re: How do you handle bad service at restaurants?
There used to be a sign to a waitress that one received something less than what was expected service, I don't know if the current generation would get it or not. But it was a penny upside down. Back in the day when a server got one of those they knew that they screwed up some how and if the patron...
- Mon May 30, 2016 12:56 pm
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- Topic: Why do people...
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Re: Why do people...
hoopoe wrote:they are , in their cloddish way, trying to show affection and caring
This is the truth.
- Sun May 29, 2016 12:55 pm
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- Topic: Return to the stone age
- Replies: 18
- Views: 13324
Re: Return to the stone age
I've never paid for TV, only use an antenna to get local channels, Netflix DVDs, and the library. That's plenty
- Thu May 26, 2016 1:22 pm
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- Topic: Are people "doing the best they can"?
- Replies: 58
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Re: Are people "doing the best they can"?
Rhianon wrote:Heck, no. People do what's easiest and believe what's convenient.
But is this not the best those kind of people can do? Most of the time I do believe people are doing the best they can do. Because they were not raised to do better.
- Thu May 26, 2016 1:19 pm
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- Topic: Carpet cleaners--buy or rent?
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Re: Carpet cleaners--buy or rent?
I've used the Rug Doctor regularly (every Spring). Best advice I got was to use the hottest water you can get your hands on, regardless what the machine says. Almost boiling.
- Wed May 25, 2016 1:40 am
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- Topic: This date or that date?
- Replies: 9
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Re: This date or that date?
PaulaO wrote:What a maroon!
I agree. I so prefer burgundy.
- Sat May 21, 2016 1:01 pm
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- Topic: Give me some ideas to convince the old farts in town
- Replies: 28
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Re: Give me some ideas to convince the old farts in town
My HotSpot only costs $50/month. I could stream movies if I chose to pay twice that for the additional data. If streaming movies is your only issue, why not just NOT worry about streaming anything? Netflix mails me DVDs on demand, the local video store is well-stocked, there's the library... Speakin...
- Wed May 18, 2016 1:46 pm
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- Topic: Who has a pond? Question for you...update 5-24-16
- Replies: 33
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Re: Who has a pond? Question for you...photos added 5-16-16
Don't worry about the critters getting into it. They will do what they do, and they're smarting than we think. I always made a point of having the horses in the pasture with the pond whenever I went out of town more than three days. They could water themselves if my house sitter failed to fill the w...
- Tue May 17, 2016 12:38 pm
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- Topic: Who has a pond? Question for you...update 5-24-16
- Replies: 33
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Re: Who has a pond? Question for you...photos added 5-16-16
It's beautiful! I miss my last two ponds.
- Thu May 05, 2016 5:51 pm
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- Topic: Appliance need number 4 - What irons do you like and why?
- Replies: 9
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Re: Appliance need number 4 - What irons do you like and why?
The heavier the better, and just the simple style with enough room to feel my boot won't get caught if I fall off.
Oh...wait...
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- Sun May 01, 2016 4:27 pm
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- Topic: Who has a pond? Question for you...update 5-24-16
- Replies: 33
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Re: Who has a pond? Question for you...
So it's groundwater pond. Yes, then an aerator is a good thing to help keep the water healthy for your fish. But they are another item to fuss with. As for your ducks and coyotes, build a little floating island, drop a weight on a line near the center of the pond and your ducks can and will safely n...
- Sun Apr 24, 2016 9:33 pm
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- Topic: Refrigerators - Any preferences to brand or must have accessories?
- Replies: 20
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Re: Refrigerators - Any preferences to brand or must have accessories?
Besides personal choices, the only brand I think you should consider is and LG. They have a new technology regarding their air compressors that make them silent. Honestly, I can't hear mine run. Period.
- Sun Apr 17, 2016 12:36 pm
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- Topic: Mysterious Caller
- Replies: 35
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Re: Mysterious Caller
Still a weird situation. As a camera for your apartment, Trail Cams (trail cameras) are relatively cheap and easy to install and move around.
- Thu Apr 14, 2016 8:00 pm
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- Topic: How would you tackle kids claiming they've seen Slenderman?
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- Wed Apr 13, 2016 5:29 pm
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- Topic: Dumping Cookies?
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Re: Dumping Cookies?
Thank you Lite! I just redid a couple passwords - and wrote them down.
- Wed Apr 13, 2016 12:53 pm
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- Topic: Dumping Cookies?
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Dumping Cookies?
I know I've seen it before on my Mac Air, but now I can't find where or how to dump cookies from my computer. Assistance please?
- Tue Apr 12, 2016 2:52 pm
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- Topic: Silent Auctions for Fundraising?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8944
Re: Silent Auctions for Fundraising?
Don't ask who is going to volunteer. Tell people what you need. For instance, tell the shop-keeper you need someone to display the items in the most attractive manner(it really makes a difference), if you're doing stuff online you need photos. Who has a good camera and takes lots of photos? Tell the...
- Sun Apr 10, 2016 8:23 pm
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- Topic: Horrid couple of weeks
- Replies: 44
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Re: Horrid couple of weeks
Tough week for sure. So sorry for you!
- Sun Apr 10, 2016 8:22 pm
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- Topic: Silent Auctions for Fundraising?
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Re: Silent Auctions for Fundraising?
Personally, I like to see the item and the bid sheet so I can decide where the item is currentl priced and bid accordingly. If you feel strongly about a minimum bid, make that the first line on the bid sheet... $value... starting bid and then be prepared to not sell if no one else bids. Or, no mini...
- Thu Apr 07, 2016 2:07 pm
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- Topic: I think I'm getting too old for weddings
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Re: I think I'm getting too old for weddings
Borrow warm stuff. Tell people ahead of time that you're looking to borrow stuff. See what folks have. For instance, I could dress you in a ski suit, Arctic Carharts, some simple black polar fleece pants, assorted wind pants (like for cross country skiing), or simple long johns! :lol: :lol: :lol: Ha...
- Tue Apr 05, 2016 1:59 pm
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- Topic: The Bath Tub
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Re: The Bath Tub
I have to add that I have a deep, wonderful bathtub with an old-fashioned type shower head arrangement. Fortunately, the handicap bath chair is adjustable at it's highest point, to the edge of the tub. She's got a tub elsewhere in the house.
- Tue Apr 05, 2016 1:57 pm
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- Topic: Mysterious Caller
- Replies: 35
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Re: Mysterious Caller
Most dogs become territorial all on their own. And simple noise is the biggest deterrent. If you went to the pound and got an adult dog that bonded with you (you'll know before you chose the dog, because it will chose you) you'd be good to go. The idea of you getting a gun bothers me. You're scared,...
- Tue Apr 05, 2016 1:51 pm
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- Topic: Broke my stupid foot (plus an actual question)
- Replies: 14
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Re: Broke my stupid foot (plus an actual question)
For a while anyway. You'll know, it will hurt. And as my Dr said (wish he'd told me sooner) with broken bones, you aren't supposed to power through the pain. If the bone hurts, stop doing what you're doing. Another great bit of advice I got from a PT was to remember your knees are weight-bearing. Ge...
- Mon Apr 04, 2016 4:15 pm
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- Topic: The Bath Tub
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Re: The Bath Tub
As an active, healthy 58 yo with a broken leg, I say go for the shower, with a handheld option and a built-in seat.
- Mon Apr 04, 2016 4:07 pm
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- Topic: The Big Move
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Re: The Big Move
Awww, I'm so sorry!
- Sun Apr 03, 2016 12:19 pm
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- Topic: The end of the story..
- Replies: 53
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Re: The end of the story..
I'm so sorry. Yes, it's quite a transition. {{{{{{hugs}}}}}}
- Fri Apr 01, 2016 4:32 pm
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- Topic: Mysterious Caller
- Replies: 35
- Views: 21504
Re: Mysterious Caller
Let the police know. They are familiar with various phone...issues.
- Sun Mar 27, 2016 8:35 pm
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- Topic: Our "OOPSY!" foal. new vid/pics over 2 posts (Apr 30/16).
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Re: Our "OOPSY!" foal.
GORGEOUS shoulder and hip on that guy. Congratulations! Maybe not too far from Michigan?
- Thu Mar 24, 2016 9:46 pm
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- Topic: Curry ideas
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Re: Curry ideas
(chuckling away here imagining the horrified looks as people realize you are, yes, talking about eating goat.)
- Thu Mar 24, 2016 9:44 pm
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- Topic: Credit card recommendations?
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Re: Credit card recommendations?
No fee with Discover, and I think you can get extra credit for gas purchases. I don't follow that too closely. I use my card for all gas purchases, and assorted monthly debit payments, then when they build up, redeem the cash credits toward monthly payments.
- Tue Mar 22, 2016 5:08 pm
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- Topic: Credit card recommendations?
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Re: Credit card recommendations?
Love, love, love my Discover card. Had one since 1997. Accepted almost everywhere now, cash-back in a couple different formats, EXCELLENT customer service.
- Sun Mar 20, 2016 12:36 pm
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- Topic: Amazon Problems?
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Re: Amazon Problems?
Only Amazon, only pet supplies. Not a Prime member. I imagine it would be faster if I were.
- Sun Mar 20, 2016 12:34 pm
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- Topic: Remembering Snowman
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Re: Remembering Snowman
I had that book! Havent' thought of him in years. Thanks for the memories!
- Fri Mar 18, 2016 7:52 pm
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- Topic: Bank statement does not jive with checkbook
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Re: Bank statement does not jive with checkbook
I not only round my checks in my recorder for my check book, but I'm happy if I'm within a couple bucks when I balance. A few times something like this has happened, but if it's to my favor, I let it ride another month. But I balance my check book every month. "Balance" being a relative te...
- Fri Mar 18, 2016 12:25 pm
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- Topic: Help with real estate dilemma please
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Re: Help with real estate dilemma please
Run far and fast. For many reasons. There is a better house and better people to work with. Yelling? Really? What professional does that????
- Wed Mar 16, 2016 11:50 am
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- Topic: Amazon Problems?
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Re: Amazon Problems?
How many of you are Prime members? I've been trying since I posted this and still no luck.
- Tue Mar 15, 2016 5:47 pm
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- Topic: Superb super yacht!! VERY COOL DESIGN!!
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Re: Superb super yacht!! VERY COOL DESIGN!!
No thanks. But I'm so old-school when it comes to sail boats, I think the America's Cups boats are too high tech. Give me an old sloop design and I melt.
- Tue Mar 15, 2016 5:45 pm
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- Topic: Amazon Problems?
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Re: Amazon Problems?
Safari here too, and relatively new computer. But I am out in the boonies. I can link into anything else on Amazon just fine, but a month ago I tried to order a safety harness for Clay, and just now tried to get a tick collar. No go. Oh well, the "Wags and Whiskers" store should be open so...
- Tue Mar 15, 2016 1:59 pm
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- Topic: Amazon Problems?
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Amazon Problems?
I've had the hardest time with Amazon lately, specifically trying to buy anything from the pet section. The item won't load, just get the spinning wheel. Anyone else?
- Sun Mar 13, 2016 10:27 pm
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- Topic: Am I out of line? Family Drama
- Replies: 27
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Re: Am I out of line? Family Drama
And that is the gut you trust. We are behind you 110% and I'm so glad to hear DH feels the same.
- Fri Mar 11, 2016 1:14 pm
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- Topic: Advice About Critter-Proof Grain Storage?
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Re: Advice About Critter-Proof Grain Storage?
Chismaba, I USED to do that. Now that the critters and I are all under one roof and space is a premium, I use an old chest freezer - which I LOVE! All the grain, food, bird seed, and treats in bulk are in one container, in their individual bags. It has been especially helpful while I've been laid up...