Search found 591 matches

by fergusnc
Tue Jan 24, 2017 12:49 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: I Got Myself a REALLY Fun Gift!
Replies: 20
Views: 15122

Re: I Got Myself a REALLY Fun Gift!

Pretty nice hanging. Mine would not have so much blue in it. ;) Aw, boots, :lol: :lol: :lol: I think part of what made me so sentimental looking up at it on my wall was thinking about how blessed I have been my the amazing horses I have had the chance to know through the generosity of the wonderful...
by fergusnc
Mon Jan 23, 2017 12:59 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: I Got Myself a REALLY Fun Gift!
Replies: 20
Views: 15122

Re: I Got Myself a REALLY Fun Gift!

Oh no Chisamba, I'm sorry! I showed a photo to someone last night, and she was on the verge of tossing her massive collection, but now she is reconsidering.
by fergusnc
Mon Jan 23, 2017 12:57 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Riding with the brumbies
Replies: 12
Views: 8981

Re: Riding with the brumbies

How cool! And beautiful photos...thanks for sharing.
by fergusnc
Sun Jan 22, 2017 10:39 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: I Got Myself a REALLY Fun Gift!
Replies: 20
Views: 15122

Re: I Got Myself a REALLY Fun Gift!

Srhorselady wrote:I had one made last year too! I love it! Yours is beautiful! Creater was based out of Cavecreek/Scottsdale Az. Same person?


Nope, small town North Carolina.

Thanks all, I love it! :D it has made me really sentimental today!
by fergusnc
Sun Jan 22, 2017 7:22 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: I Got Myself a REALLY Fun Gift!
Replies: 20
Views: 15122

I Got Myself a REALLY Fun Gift!

No it's not another horse! :lol: I pretty much never get thing s for myself. For the animals, yes. For house and property maintenance, unfortunately, all the time. Fun stuff for me, pretty much years and years in between. Heck, I don't remember the last time I went clothes shopping for things other ...
by fergusnc
Sun Jan 22, 2017 6:52 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: lift a glass to the memory of my friends
Replies: 32
Views: 19809

Re: lift a glass to the memory of my friends

Cheers to the love and the bond and happy memories. They will be with you always. So deeply sorry for what you all went through.
by fergusnc
Fri Jan 13, 2017 5:42 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Trailer safety chains question
Replies: 13
Views: 10495

Re: Trailer safety chains question

Cross them. Taught that way and it was reiterated by trailer dealer when I just bought my own in the Fall. Never knew why though, until Canyon's reply. :D Thanks Canyon!
by fergusnc
Sun Jan 08, 2017 4:12 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Trucks! Seeking your opinions
Replies: 45
Views: 26087

Re: Trucks! Seeking your opinions

Forgot to say, re 4wd...I am not good at backing yet. Last time I hooked up the trailer to move it and practice, I messed up and needed to go into the hay field to turn around. The field has some ruts and I got myself in a weird spot and sort of stuck. It was totally dry. The trailer is a warmblood ...
by fergusnc
Sat Jan 07, 2017 12:56 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Trucks! Seeking your opinions
Replies: 45
Views: 26087

Re: Trucks! Seeking your opinions

I have always had excellent luck with Chevys for cars, and ended up finding an excellent deal on a used Chevy truck with low mileage when I started my search about 7 or 8 years ago. Going with the theory of wanting more truck than you might need, as opposed to less, I only considered a 3/4 ton. I do...
by fergusnc
Tue Jan 03, 2017 3:46 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Ideas for an old skinny cat with urine crystals - update at bottom
Replies: 34
Views: 20897

Re: Ideas for an old skinny cat with urine crystals

Anything not designed to address his crystal-formation issues (like tuna, chicken, etc) is problematic from what I think I remember from the vet...the RX food must be given as the only food source to keep things in line. Something about ratios of minerals and such. And even then, it's not fool proof...
by fergusnc
Tue Jan 03, 2017 12:14 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Ideas for an old skinny cat with urine crystals - update at bottom
Replies: 34
Views: 20897

Re: Ideas for an old skinny cat with urine crystals

Ask your vet about appetite stimulant medicine options. My girl needed that at about age 16.5 and she was on a very restricted diet. It helped a lot up until the things she was on a really restricted diet for finally drew a line in the sand for us and we put her down at about 17.5 years old.
by fergusnc
Sat Dec 24, 2016 1:59 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: I'm collecting gifts for reservation kids living in poverty
Replies: 18
Views: 13744

Re: I'm collecting gifts for reservation kids living in poverty

Fantastic job! I am so sorry I didn't get things to you in time...please keep us posted if this might become a recurring thing? It isn't such a great cause. Thanks for the hard work and selflessness!
by fergusnc
Wed Dec 21, 2016 5:00 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Wow, what a difference a saddle makes
Replies: 15
Views: 12019

Re: Wow, what a difference a saddle makes

Yay, thanks for the photo addition. :-)
by fergusnc
Wed Dec 21, 2016 4:59 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Barn update
Replies: 29
Views: 15881

Re: Barn update

Looks wonderful! And from far away in a warmer climate, the snow makes it look like a holiday card. :D
by fergusnc
Tue Dec 20, 2016 10:51 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: There are good people out there...
Replies: 7
Views: 6802

Re: There are good people out there...

Faith in humanity....restored. And big sigh of relief for you!
by fergusnc
Sat Dec 17, 2016 12:39 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: i lost my horse-- RIP, Gristle
Replies: 40
Views: 22922

Re: i lost my horse-- RIP, Gristle

Still thinking of you....
by fergusnc
Sat Dec 17, 2016 12:38 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Wow, what a difference a saddle makes
Replies: 15
Views: 12019

Re: Wow, what a difference a saddle makes

I'm sorry, I can't possibly believe a word you say until you include pictures of you riding your new girl in your new saddle. ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)

Congrats on your success! Oh the joys of saddle shopping and fitting!
by fergusnc
Mon Dec 12, 2016 5:33 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: i lost my horse-- RIP, Gristle
Replies: 40
Views: 22922

Re: i lost my horse-- RIP, Gristle

I am so, incredibly sorry. Peace to you and Godspeed Gristle. So many of us here's understand the can't stop crying part. :(
by fergusnc
Sat Dec 10, 2016 12:58 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: How many blankets does one horse need?
Replies: 40
Views: 23908

Re: How many blankets does one horse need?

Or, one might have three turnouts of varying weights plus one stable blanket plus one extra medium weight for Horse #1 and may be unable to bring oneself to use any of them after 17 years of incident-free blanketing and 1 recent almost-disaster upon finding said horse buckled to the "horse safe...
by fergusnc
Fri Dec 09, 2016 12:37 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Wardrobe Malfunction
Replies: 13
Views: 11151

Re: Wardrobe Malfunction

Thanks Tuddy...what a cool place and story!
by fergusnc
Fri Dec 09, 2016 12:36 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: I'm collecting gifts for reservation kids living in poverty
Replies: 18
Views: 13744

Re: I'm collecting gifts for reservation kids living in poverty

Could you pm me your mailing addy? Also, are you close enough that you might visit again? Or close enough to you friend that visits often that you might be able to get things to her at non-Christmas time? I visisted a reservation once when on vacation to New Mexico. It made me sad, mad, humble and e...
by fergusnc
Tue Dec 06, 2016 2:07 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Tell me about mini donks?
Replies: 11
Views: 9916

Re: Tell me about mini donks?

Kande...what is donkey meat used for? Not human consumption in any country, is it? Would it be pet food or maybe for zoo animals? Just so sad. :( :(
by fergusnc
Tue Dec 06, 2016 1:36 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: What is your home barn routine?
Replies: 13
Views: 10300

Re: What is your home barn routine?

Goneriding...thinking about you again this week...and all the folks who work full time and/or care for horses in more traditional settings of stalls and leading from place to place. My boys who are out at all times except for meals and bad weather, have been in for a stretch of rainy and muddy days....
by fergusnc
Tue Dec 06, 2016 1:26 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Tell me about mini donks?
Replies: 11
Views: 9916

Re: Tell me about mini donks?

I started my inquiries and research into donkeys long ago...pretty much when I knew we would be getting our own place "some day". Then the mini donk showed up where we boarded. Plus I had a friend who got a standard and a mini at a sad, local auction to 1) give them a soft landing and 2) h...
by fergusnc
Tue Dec 06, 2016 1:10 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Wardrobe Malfunction
Replies: 13
Views: 11151

Re: Wardrobe Malfunction

Tuddy, please tell us about your property...all those quaint little buildings/barns...is this an old property/farm?

Your herd is ADORABLE.
by fergusnc
Mon Dec 05, 2016 8:03 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Tell me about mini donks?
Replies: 11
Views: 9916

Re: Tell me about mini donks?

I will be getting 1 or 2 donkeys when the place is a little further along. Some horses loooove them and play a lot, some tolerate, some don't like them. Just like new horses I guess. :D My plan is to adopt from Virginia donkey Rescue. I have been emailing with them, and will apply when the place is ...
by fergusnc
Mon Dec 05, 2016 12:48 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Four Wheeler Instead of Tractor...More questions please 12-3-16
Replies: 20
Views: 15411

Re: Four Wheeler Instead of Tractor...More questions please 12-3-16

Won't gen playing..just working. The fastest I have dared go so far MAY be 5 mph. :D
by fergusnc
Sun Dec 04, 2016 8:23 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: first chemo done
Replies: 32
Views: 19132

Re: first chemo done

So humbled by all of yu that have/are dealing with this and are so strong and brave. Hats off to all of you, as well as healing and comfort to those of you currently in the fight. I've been channeling my inner pit bull since my diagnosis. Fantastic. That is exactly what you want to channel....brave...
by fergusnc
Sun Dec 04, 2016 4:54 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: I pulled the plug
Replies: 14
Views: 11855

Re: I pulled the plug

Peace and healing Shirrine. You are a tough one...
by fergusnc
Sun Dec 04, 2016 4:53 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: first chemo done
Replies: 32
Views: 19132

Re: first chemo done

So humbled by all of yu that have/are dealing with this and are so strong and brave. Hats off to all of you, as well as healing and comfort to those of you currently in the fight.
by fergusnc
Sun Dec 04, 2016 4:50 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Four Wheeler Instead of Tractor...More questions please 12-3-16
Replies: 20
Views: 15411

Re: Four Wheeler Instead of Tractor...More questions please 12-3-16

"Bee" arrived yesterday afternoon and is tucked in a designated spot in a newly re-org'ed spot TLGB. Even just driving him down to the barn was fun! 8-) If anyone had brand info or thing she to consider for the implements to pull behind based on personal or semi-personal experience, please...
by fergusnc
Sat Dec 03, 2016 1:15 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Four Wheeler Instead of Tractor...More questions please 12-3-16
Replies: 20
Views: 15411

Re: Four Wheeler Instead of Tractor...More questions please 12-3-16

12-3-16...so when asking our "nanny" (who was my old barn manager where I boarded two barns ago and who cares for several barns as her occupation) about people who use 4-wheelers for barn chores, I found out her awesome DH rebuilds them as a hobby. He actually was working on two at the tim...
by fergusnc
Thu Dec 01, 2016 10:36 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Kennel cough question for vaccinated dog
Replies: 11
Views: 8068

Re: Kennel cough question for vaccinated dog

Good! Now you can relax and let the antibiotic do what it will do. When my guy had kennel cough, I can't remember if he even got antibiotics or not...I can't remember I feel KC is viral. All that to say, it ran its course and he was fine once it passed. Sort of pathetic during, but fine after. We as...
by fergusnc
Thu Dec 01, 2016 6:26 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Kennel cough question for vaccinated dog
Replies: 11
Views: 8068

Re: Kennel cough question for vaccinated dog

Heartworm...every month, all year long, it's not worth the risk. And still do yearly tests because preventative is not 100% guaranteed...unlikely, but still possible to contract even when on preventatives. Kennel cough even when vaccinated...happened to my dog once. So, yes, possible. And some board...
by fergusnc
Thu Dec 01, 2016 12:40 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Getting the work done in a small barn? Please help! UPDATE 11/30
Replies: 70
Views: 39194

Re: Getting the work done in a small barn? Please help! UPDATE 11/30

That is amazing that it all settled so quickly. Glad there were so many options for your boarders, and that you get to try out your new plan. Good luck to all!
by fergusnc
Thu Dec 01, 2016 12:38 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Playing in the dam - photos
Replies: 15
Views: 11687

Re: Playing in the dam - photos

Just gorgeous. And happy...such happiness.
by fergusnc
Wed Nov 30, 2016 9:50 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Update on Life in The Little Red Barn at Fergus' Farm
Replies: 14
Views: 10989

Re: Update on Life in The Little Red Barn at Fergus' Farm

Thanks everyone. Every now and then, I still dole out supplements for three dogs when I feed meals...even after all this time. Hope was so omnipresent, it seems impossible that the world hasn't quit turning with her passing. She and the two cats were just always there, front and center, little chatt...
by fergusnc
Wed Nov 30, 2016 12:34 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Update on Life in The Little Red Barn at Fergus' Farm
Replies: 14
Views: 10989

Re: Update on Life in The Little Red Barn at Fergus' Farm

Rockabilly....in every sense of the word, Dallas just embodies "Pony" and it cracks me up. :D :D :D Thanks V...it was so tough. Sobs all the way down from my toes while sitting on the floor of the ICU as we let Hope go....she couldn't leave the O2 cage long enough to be PTS comfortably. Tr...
by fergusnc
Tue Nov 29, 2016 11:59 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Update on Life in The Little Red Barn at Fergus' Farm
Replies: 14
Views: 10989

Re: Update on Life in The Little Red Barn at Fergus' Farm

And my right hand man, Fergus, holding things down.
by fergusnc
Tue Nov 29, 2016 11:56 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Update on Life in The Little Red Barn at Fergus' Farm
Replies: 14
Views: 10989

Re: Update on Life in The Little Red Barn at Fergus' Farm

This arrived with a card from a friend after we lost Hope, and I had to sit down when I saw it. I fought like hell to counteract the irresponsible, back yard, yahoo "breeders" that made her, then either tried to kill her or gave her to someone that did. 8 years was a miracle. But it still ...
by fergusnc
Tue Nov 29, 2016 11:53 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Update on Life in The Little Red Barn at Fergus' Farm
Replies: 14
Views: 10989

Re: Update on Life in The Little Red Barn at Fergus' Farm

Linc the cat who thought he was a dog...the orange boy. Millie the teeny black cat who never looked her age. And Hope, who endured more in eight years than I can even imagine...and who never complained.
by fergusnc
Tue Nov 29, 2016 11:45 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Update on Life in The Little Red Barn at Fergus' Farm
Replies: 14
Views: 10989

Re: Update on Life in The Little Red Barn at Fergus' Farm

My little picnic area...little thing like a table and a flower pot and some wind chimes made it like a real barn all of a sudden. :D
by fergusnc
Tue Nov 29, 2016 11:43 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Update on Life in The Little Red Barn at Fergus' Farm
Replies: 14
Views: 10989

Update on Life in The Little Red Barn at Fergus' Farm

In a nutshell...busy, good, hard, and everything I'd hoped for. :D And amazingly, all done in about 6 months...blows my mind when I read it and remember that time line! :o In the last few months, we have gotten stage 2 of 3 done in the electrical column, and stage 1 of 2 in the plumbing column. So, ...
by fergusnc
Mon Nov 28, 2016 12:46 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Introducing Ms. Dot
Replies: 36
Views: 20671

Re: Introducing Ms. Dot

FWIW we used to call my boy a picnic table with legs when he was younger....super wide back especially when he had that baby build (not that Dot is a baby, just that you said she is a little "fluffy" in figure at the moment)...Albion SL was a great fit for him. And our jumping saddle was a...
by fergusnc
Sun Nov 27, 2016 1:25 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Introducing Ms. Dot
Replies: 36
Views: 20671

Re: Introducing Ms. Dot

So pleased to meet her! :D :D :D
Wishing you many happy years together!

Go to advanced search