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by Rockabilly
Sat Mar 11, 2017 6:24 pm
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Topic: "What's for dinner?"
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Re: "What's for dinner?"

Your sweet rolls sound interesting. Would you mind sharing your recipe? I make cinnamon sweet rolls that contain corn starch and they are very good. So Boston Baked Beans are in the oven as I type. It's been so spring like and Baked Beans sound like cold weather food to me. Finally last night and to...
by Rockabilly
Thu Mar 02, 2017 3:28 pm
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Topic: Moving forward after an SO's family member is less than polite
Replies: 18
Views: 14528

Re: Moving forward after an SO's family member is less than polite

From my lifetime of experience what you're saying makes me nervous. What his family said about him would put me on alert. If I were you I would take it slow and easy and see how everything sifts out. I think that's what you're doing, but I just had to say it because I would hate for you to get caugh...
by Rockabilly
Thu Mar 02, 2017 1:16 am
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Topic: Moving forward after an SO's family member is less than polite
Replies: 18
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Re: Moving forward after an SO's family member is less than polite

Well, I'm wondering the age of everyone because it seems so immature and I'm not speaking of you Racetrackreject. Is this a serious relationship? I'm wondering (from my own experience) because things like this don't tend to get any better. The sister sounds like a jealous piece of work who could mak...
by Rockabilly
Wed Feb 22, 2017 11:25 pm
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Topic: "What's for dinner?"
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Re: "What's for dinner?"

Sweet and sour pork tonight. I have been wanting to make real baked beans, but I think that calls for cold weather which we have so far not had this winter.
by Rockabilly
Tue Feb 07, 2017 8:40 pm
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Topic: "What's for dinner?"
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Re: "What's for dinner?"

Pork Stir fry with noodles and napa cabbage.
by Rockabilly
Tue Feb 07, 2017 8:38 pm
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Topic: Two thirds done with chemo
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Views: 17527

Re: Two thirds done with chemo

I hope you completely kick cancer's butt!
by Rockabilly
Thu Feb 02, 2017 1:22 am
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Topic: Ideas for an old skinny cat with urine crystals - update at bottom
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Views: 20843

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

Tabby wrote: Don't try to tell me animals don't feel emotion - this cat is a perfect example of it.
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Oh, I know they do. I know from so many examples in my own experience that they think and feel emotions. I'm so sorry you lost T, J, but what a magnificient steward you were for him.
by Rockabilly
Sun Jan 29, 2017 1:06 am
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Topic: "What's for dinner?"
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Re: "What's for dinner?"

Pecan crusted Chicken breast salad with homemade honey mustard dressing. Homemade key lime pie for dessert.
by Rockabilly
Thu Jan 26, 2017 5:16 pm
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Topic: "What's for dinner?"
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Re: "What's for dinner?"

Oh, that looks like a fascinating web site. I am going to have to read everything on it and probably shop for some of the ingredients.
by Rockabilly
Wed Jan 25, 2017 1:17 am
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Topic: Tuddy's Photo Shoot...
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Views: 14241

Re: Tuddy's Photo Shoot...

Tuddy is gorgeous. I can see why you're so proud of him.
by Rockabilly
Sun Jan 15, 2017 12:28 am
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Topic: "What's for dinner?"
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Re: "What's for dinner?"

Shrimp and snowpea stirfry. I also made English Muffins this morning from dough I made yesterday and refrigerated overnight. As soon as the muffins were done we each had one dripping with butter and jam.
by Rockabilly
Fri Dec 30, 2016 5:49 pm
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Topic: "What's for dinner?"
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Re: "What's for dinner?"

Baked chicken burritos, avocado and salad with cilantro cream dressing.
by Rockabilly
Fri Dec 30, 2016 5:47 pm
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Topic: The latest on Miss A.
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Views: 10520

Re: The latest on Miss A.

And we cantered last night, not even in a lesson. It was one of those spontaneous lovely evenings where riders were walking around, kibbutzing with the trainers, totally relaxed atmosphere. I mentally gave her the aids and off we went. I'm an unconfident canterer.... But you both are getting there ...
by Rockabilly
Sun Dec 18, 2016 10:25 pm
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Topic: "What's for dinner?"
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Re: "What's for dinner?"

Oh Thank You! They really are excellent and if one bakes it is not overwhelming to make at all.
by Rockabilly
Sun Dec 18, 2016 10:18 pm
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Topic: "What's for dinner?"
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Re: "What's for dinner?"

I've spent the last 2 days making Danish. It's a involved recipe with all the laminating (folding) and resting you have to do on the first day. Then in the refrigerator overnight to rest and rise slowly. Yesterday I baked them. I made a cherry and cream cheese filling for them and they are so good t...
by Rockabilly
Tue Dec 13, 2016 1:26 pm
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Topic: "What's for dinner?"
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Re: "What's for dinner?"

Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatoes, Parsnips and Shallots 3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil 3 Tbs. whole-grain Dijon mustard 1-1/2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more as needed 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 8 chicken thighs (about 6 oz. each), trimmed of excess fat and skin 1 me...
by Rockabilly
Tue Dec 13, 2016 1:24 am
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Topic: i lost my horse-- RIP, Gristle
Replies: 40
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Re: i lost my horse-- RIP, Gristle

I'm so sorry you've lost such a long and treasured friend. Please take comfort in the knowledge that there must have been extraordinary care and love to get Gristle to that age. xo I like your post. It does take extraordinary care and love to get our friends into old age and beyond. The devotion it...
by Rockabilly
Tue Dec 13, 2016 1:21 am
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Topic: "What's for dinner?"
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Re: "What's for dinner?"

Yes, boneless thighs. You marinate for an hour or overnight whichever suits you. Would you like the exact recipe?
by Rockabilly
Tue Dec 13, 2016 12:30 am
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Topic: i lost my horse-- RIP, Gristle
Replies: 40
Views: 22863

Re: i lost my horse-- RIP, Gristle

It's so hard to lose one you love so much and I am very sorry.
by Rockabilly
Mon Dec 05, 2016 7:51 pm
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Topic: "What's for dinner?"
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Re: "What's for dinner?"

I'm more shocked that the girls are 6 and 8 years old than I am about the amount of heavy cream in your recipe.
by Rockabilly
Sun Dec 04, 2016 3:06 pm
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Topic: Four Wheeler Instead of Tractor...More questions please 12-3-16
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Re: Four Wheeler Instead of Tractor...anyone do it?

I have about a 24 Horse M-F. In the span of 24 hours I just used my cultivator, back blade, landscape rake, seeder, and drag. In the weeks before that, I used the cultivator and chain to pull underbrush and debris out of the woods to pile and burn. A good tractor is so expensive because you should ...
by Rockabilly
Sat Dec 03, 2016 4:03 pm
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Topic: "What's for dinner?"
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Re: "What's for dinner?"

Because it's chilly and gonna rain I am making foil packet sweet potato tacos today.
by Rockabilly
Thu Dec 01, 2016 5:25 pm
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Topic: Getting the work done in a small barn? Please help! UPDATE 11/30
Replies: 70
Views: 39089

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

I was not implying that at all. I should have said they were taking the easy way out boarding with you. You made it very easy and comfortable, but when you finally put your foot down I found it interesting how quickly they all found a new place. Like they could have done this all along.
by Rockabilly
Thu Dec 01, 2016 1:46 pm
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Topic: Getting the work done in a small barn? Please help! UPDATE 11/30
Replies: 70
Views: 39089

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

I find it interesting that they were all able to find good places so quickly. I'm not sure what all that says, but I do think this is the best decision for you.
by Rockabilly
Wed Nov 30, 2016 8:27 pm
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Topic: "What's for dinner?"
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Re: "What's for dinner?"

I have chicken thighs marinating in olive oil, balsamic vinegar and country digon mustard. Later today I will put them on a foil lined tray with cut up sweet potatoes, onions and brussels sprouts. I will roast all together on the tray for about 40 minutes basting every once in a while. It is a delic...
by Rockabilly
Wed Nov 30, 2016 1:54 am
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Topic: Update on Life in The Little Red Barn at Fergus' Farm
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Views: 10950

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

They are both adorable, but Dallas really is a pony. :D
by Rockabilly
Thu Nov 24, 2016 1:23 am
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Topic: Pasture Disaster Avoided...Talk About Thankful!!
Replies: 36
Views: 27396

Re: Pasture Disaster Avoided...Talk About Thankful!!

Your adventure makes me think of Leo. A couple of months ago Leo pulled his left shoe just about off. I called the farrier and he came from Alabama about 100 miles away to put it back on. Later that day I was making banana nut bread for my husband and I looked out the window to the barn and there wa...
by Rockabilly
Wed Nov 23, 2016 8:09 pm
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Topic: Pasture Disaster Avoided...Talk About Thankful!!
Replies: 36
Views: 27396

Re: Pasture Disaster Avoided...Talk About Thankful!!

Whew!! What a relief that everyone is fine. I'm still fairly amazed at what horses will do.
by Rockabilly
Mon Nov 21, 2016 10:02 pm
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Topic: Getting the work done in a small barn? Please help! UPDATE 11/30
Replies: 70
Views: 39089

Re: Getting the work done in a small barn? Please help!

I understand so well about taking care of your horses and barn they way you want too and I understand about the peace and quiet, but what I don't understand is why you are boarding horses in the first place. It snuck in lol. When we first bought this place I took in a boarder with 2 horses. It was ...
by Rockabilly
Mon Nov 21, 2016 9:02 pm
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Topic: Getting the work done in a small barn? Please help! UPDATE 11/30
Replies: 70
Views: 39089

Re: Getting the work done in a small barn? Please help!

I understand so well about taking care of your horses and barn they way you want too and I understand about the peace and quiet, but what I don't understand is why you are boarding horses in the first place.
by Rockabilly
Mon Nov 21, 2016 2:09 am
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Topic: I have breast cancer
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Views: 32884

Re: I have breast cancer

I am so sorry to hear this news. I hope you or someone else can keep us updated. I would love to hear how you're doing and most of all that you're getting better.
by Rockabilly
Sat Nov 19, 2016 11:38 pm
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Topic: Getting the work done in a small barn? Please help! UPDATE 11/30
Replies: 70
Views: 39089

Re: Getting the work done in a small barn? Please help!

Because I know what it's like to try to find someone to do that kind of work. I understand the endless supervising and it gets to the point you'd rather do it yourself, but I am an introvert. All the trying to be nice when you want to scream....all the endless talking and explaining. Like you I want...
by Rockabilly
Sat Nov 19, 2016 9:47 pm
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Topic: Getting the work done in a small barn? Please help! UPDATE 11/30
Replies: 70
Views: 39089

Re: Getting the work done in a small barn? Please help!

Fatcat wrote:Why don't you kick everyone out except your good friend? Evict the apartment dweller and rent it out to someone for money not in exchange for work.




Just thinking about all this gives me heartburn.
by Rockabilly
Mon Oct 31, 2016 12:57 pm
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Topic: "What's for dinner?"
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Re: "What's for dinner?"

I made caramel apples yesterday and cinnamon rolls. They both turned out well, but StraightForward I am intensely envious of your dinner.
by Rockabilly
Fri Oct 28, 2016 3:47 pm
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Topic: Television shows- I found some gems. Anyone else have any good ones?
Replies: 42
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Re: Television shows- I found some gems. Anyone else have any good ones?

In the last couple of years I discovered "Everybody Loves Raymond" and I think it's hysterical.
by Rockabilly
Tue Oct 25, 2016 12:30 am
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Topic: Does this annoy you????
Replies: 14
Views: 11614

Re: Does this annoy you????

Rockabilly why did you not have the volume up on the tv?


Because I can't stand the noise.
by Rockabilly
Mon Oct 24, 2016 8:06 pm
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Topic: Does this annoy you????
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Re: Does this annoy you????

If you're quiet and live in a quiet peaceful atmosphere I can see why this is so annoying. This from a person who hasn't watched television with the sound on for about 25 years. I never hear the voices, but one time I did hear the Kardashians voices and it was like fingernails on a chalk board.
by Rockabilly
Sat Oct 22, 2016 3:25 pm
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Topic: It's been a year since Definitely Dressage was formed
Replies: 30
Views: 17293

Re: It's been a year since Definitely Dressage was formed

demi, Shasta was a lovely girl and what a leap of faith she took jumping into your car. Somehow she must have known about you. They all have stories.
Thank You for sharing Shasta's.
by Rockabilly
Sat Oct 22, 2016 12:18 am
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Topic: Show us your pets!
Replies: 54
Views: 34080

Re: Show us your pets!

They are all so beautiful and well taken care of.
by Rockabilly
Sat Oct 15, 2016 3:59 pm
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Topic: My project. Not sure why I got into this...
Replies: 16
Views: 12928

Re: My project. Not sure why I got into this...

You're as bad as me and I mean that in a good way.
by Rockabilly
Fri Oct 14, 2016 12:47 am
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Topic: My dog, Cloud passed away with morning on his own.
Replies: 13
Views: 10116

Re: My dog, Cloud passed away with morning on his own.

I've been thinking about Cloud today and I remember how he loved to ride the lawn tractor with me. He would go anywhere as long as he was on the tractor.
by Rockabilly
Fri Oct 14, 2016 12:38 am
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Topic: It's been a year since Definitely Dressage was formed
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Views: 17293

Re: It's been a year since Definitely Dressage was formed

I need to update my mare's progress on the training thread. I need to tell Shasta's story after reading about Cloud. I want to tell her story not just for her, or me, but for Cloud and Rockabilly and anyone who can relate. Thank You so much. Please do share Shasta's story. I would love to read it.
by Rockabilly
Thu Oct 13, 2016 3:33 pm
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Topic: My dog, Cloud passed away with morning on his own.
Replies: 13
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Re: My dog, Cloud passed away with morning on his own.

Thank you all so much because I knew you would understand. I knew I could tell all the story even the part about me giving Cloud away because I knew you would understand. I do think Cloud was meant to come back to me. It's where he wanted to be. I can tell I was upset when I posted this because I ma...
by Rockabilly
Thu Oct 13, 2016 1:59 pm
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Topic: My dog, Cloud passed away with morning on his own.
Replies: 13
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My dog, Cloud passed away with morning on his own.

I want to tell Cloud's story because I think he had a hard life. He came to me many years ago as an orphan. I was feeding the horses one Fall afternoon and I saw a white dog coming down the road with something attached to me. I couldn't tell what it was and I thought he would continue on down the ro...
by Rockabilly
Mon Oct 03, 2016 1:54 pm
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Topic: I make all my horses picky.
Replies: 14
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I make all my horses picky.

In the beginning of my life with horses I didn't think about it, but I realize now I make all my horses picky. I notice this most of all with Leo because when he came here he would eat anything. He certainly was not picky and now after a few years with me it's like this. I have some very nice hay or...
by Rockabilly
Sat Sep 24, 2016 9:06 pm
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Topic: "What's for dinner?"
Replies: 808
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Re: "What's for dinner?"

Tonight baked Teriyaki chicken thighs. a cilantro lime cabbage salad & steamed rice.
by Rockabilly
Tue Sep 20, 2016 1:41 pm
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Topic: Oh, The (horse trailer related) Irony! Home with Photos 9-18-16
Replies: 46
Views: 26899

Re: Oh, The (horse trailer related) Irony! UPDATE/INFO REQUEST 9-5-16

Take a deep breath and look at the other people you know who drive trailers. Chances are they are not rocket scientists. So true. That would be me. For 5.5 years I hooked my trailer to my truck myself. I loaded Billy by myself. Checked everything 3 times and drove him to Nashville once a month on 2...

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