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- Sat Nov 14, 2015 1:00 pm
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- Topic: Terror in Paris
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Re: Terror in Paris
So horrible and so so sad. The western world is reaping what its been sowing since we butted in to that region so long ago. How long before this happens in NYC or LA? And how can we help refugees when we cant tell who is one and who is an ISIS member? I don't normally feel like there is no hope, but...
- Fri Nov 13, 2015 10:38 pm
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- Topic: "What's for dinner?"
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Re: "What's for dinner?"
New York Super Fudge Chunk
- Thu Nov 12, 2015 9:30 pm
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- Topic: Are you going to vote for Hillary? Why or why not?
- Replies: 53
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Re: Are you going to vote for Hillary? Why or why not?
M&M said it beautifully. Bernie Sanders will be the first candidate I ever vote for with confidence he will do his absolute best for us. But if it turns out to be HRC I will vote for her because she has the experience and guts needed for the job. She may be controversial as hell, but she isn't a...
- Thu Nov 12, 2015 1:01 pm
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- Topic: Amusements appropriate for dementia?
- Replies: 20
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Re: Amusements appropriate for dementia?
Oh gosh yes, music made m y mother so happy---and spending time with old photos did too.
And wicky I forgot this before--
(((((((((((hugs))))))))))))) for you and your mom and stepdad.
And wicky I forgot this before--
(((((((((((hugs))))))))))))) for you and your mom and stepdad.
- Wed Nov 11, 2015 11:27 pm
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- Topic: Amusements appropriate for dementia?
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Re: Amusements appropriate for dementia?
My mom loved going for car rides. Anywhere scenic and she was very happy to just take it all in.
- Wed Nov 11, 2015 5:25 pm
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- Topic: "What's for dinner?"
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Re: "What's for dinner?"
I have a pot roast in the slow cooker for tonight, just in time for temps to drop and five days of wind and rain starting tonight.
It will be great tomorrow when I come home from the barn.
It will be great tomorrow when I come home from the barn.
- Wed Nov 11, 2015 11:48 am
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- Topic: Horse show snacks
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Re: Horse show snacks
Hard boiled eggs are good too.
- Wed Nov 11, 2015 11:30 am
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- Topic: Simple pleasures. The grilled cheese sandwich...
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Re: Simple pleasures. The grilled cheese sandwich...
Damn if I was glutton free for a year I would be pretty svelte by now.
- Wed Nov 11, 2015 11:29 am
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- Topic: Call me crazy
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Re: Call me crazy
FIngers and toes are all crossed for you!!
- Sat Nov 07, 2015 1:38 pm
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- Topic: "What's for dinner?"
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Re: "What's for dinner?"
Impromptu 12 hour road trip yesterday so I had a fish filet sans bun, half of a milkshake, and several hours later a cold big mac--sans buns again. A few hours later a shot of espresso, and finally finished up with cheese and crackers and a vodka tonic at midnight. I feel remarkably ok for the junk ...
- Sat Nov 07, 2015 1:34 pm
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- Topic: What would you tell your 20 year old self if you could?
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Re: What would you tell your 20 year old self if you could?
I wish I had known that I was smart and capable and neither my father nor my first husband were in charge of my life or decisions.
If I hadn't been beaten into submission with the 'god's way is my way because I am the man', my life would have been very very diferent.
If I hadn't been beaten into submission with the 'god's way is my way because I am the man', my life would have been very very diferent.
- Thu Nov 05, 2015 10:51 am
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- Topic: Holiday! Tips and insider information needed ;)
- Replies: 7
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Re: Holiday! Tips and insider information needed ;)
I cant help you with that itinerary, but if you decide to head to Vermont i'm your girl!
Your trip sounds super fun, what are you driving?
Your trip sounds super fun, what are you driving?
- Thu Nov 05, 2015 10:50 am
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- Topic: "What's for dinner?"
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Re: "What's for dinner?"
That swordfish was pretty good but the collard greens I sautéed were delicious--who knew?!
- Wed Nov 04, 2015 1:07 pm
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- Topic: "What's for dinner?"
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Re: "What's for dinner?"
I started off cooking some kumara (sweet potato) with some onions. Then I added some cubed beets and a bit of water. And realised I had no idea what I was trying to achieve, so let it come to the boil then turned it off. Went to collect mum from work, came home, removed everything from the pot and ...
- Wed Nov 04, 2015 1:04 pm
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- Topic: Just complaining. Heights of circular nonsense
- Replies: 24
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Re: Just complaining. Heights of circular nonsense
I've been through the insurance company wars over and over. First horrid experience was trying to collect my mom's meager life insurance from NATIONWIDE (YOU SUCK) and was lied to, document packages were sent to each of us five siblings with missing paperwork, items were 'lost', agent was 'away' etc...
- Tue Nov 03, 2015 9:14 pm
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- Topic: Anyone read Chinese?
- Replies: 5
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Re: Anyone read Chinese?
Very nice!
I admit that I read the title as 'Anyone red Chinese?' and was a bit startled!
I admit that I read the title as 'Anyone red Chinese?' and was a bit startled!
- Tue Nov 03, 2015 9:02 pm
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- Topic: A new obsession comes to life
- Replies: 5
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Re: A new obsession comes to life
The roof lines are wa-a-a-ay beyond my pay grade--I know I need professional help with that. Tuffy you are so right---I could bump out some walls here and there, that would make it a much less expensive remodel, but I sort of hope I can finally get the kitchen I've dreamed of----which would probably...
- Tue Nov 03, 2015 8:47 pm
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- Topic: "What's for dinner?"
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Re: "What's for dinner?"
Honey balsamic brussels sprouts? Are they roasted and drizzled cause that sounds delicious!
- Tue Nov 03, 2015 8:39 pm
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- Topic: Planting garlic today
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Re: Planting garlic today
Cool, thanks for the instructions. Leeks are my very favorite onion and I will dig a trench in the spring for them.
With what do you fill the trench as they grow? More soil?
With what do you fill the trench as they grow? More soil?
- Tue Nov 03, 2015 7:38 pm
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- Topic: A new obsession comes to life
- Replies: 5
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Re: A new obsession comes to life
I started by thinking of one of those sunrooms---but I need more kitchen first---though a greenhouse may be very nice off of the bdrm someday.
I've gotta get to the library and re read that book, its been many years!
I've gotta get to the library and re read that book, its been many years!
- Tue Nov 03, 2015 7:05 pm
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- Topic: A new obsession comes to life
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A new obsession comes to life
Well in the past week I realized that I want to build myself an addition to the home I'm buying with my bff. The space I claimed is the mil apartment wing--a long narrow single story shoebox, 12'wide by 38' long. It has a very pretty stained wood cathedral ceiling along much of its length and lovely...
- Tue Nov 03, 2015 3:43 pm
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- Topic: Planting garlic today
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Re: Planting garlic today
Are leeks as easy?
Because it simply irritates the heck out of me to see them at 2.99 PER STEM!!!!!!
Because it simply irritates the heck out of me to see them at 2.99 PER STEM!!!!!!
- Tue Nov 03, 2015 2:10 pm
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- Topic: "What's for dinner?"
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Re: "What's for dinner?"
I'm making pea soup in the crockpot.
Had to buy a biggass ham for the bone so there will be ham and eggs, bubble and squeak and ham sammies all week long lol.
Had to buy a biggass ham for the bone so there will be ham and eggs, bubble and squeak and ham sammies all week long lol.
- Tue Nov 03, 2015 11:53 am
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- Topic: Planting garlic today
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Re: Planting garlic today
Lol, the vamps are safe snork, it was such a glorious day we abandoned our work plans and rode ponies instead!
I've agreed to buy garlic for another year and well have a better idea of where to plant next fall.
So its store bought garlic for me for now!
I've agreed to buy garlic for another year and well have a better idea of where to plant next fall.
So its store bought garlic for me for now!
- Tue Nov 03, 2015 12:42 am
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- Topic: Should we have a What's for Dinner or Cooking new forum?
- Replies: 23
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Re: Should we have a What's for Dinner or Cooking new forum?
I voted to keep it all together too.
Part of what makes the ob lounge interesting and fun (for me anyway) is the variety of discussions we have on any given day.
Part of what makes the ob lounge interesting and fun (for me anyway) is the variety of discussions we have on any given day.
- Mon Nov 02, 2015 12:16 pm
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- Topic: Spinoff from bathroom remodel - hot tubs
- Replies: 3
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Re: Spinoff from bathroom remodel - hot tubs
I have relatives who use theirs every day, sometimes more than twice a day. Both ladies have bad backs which I know accounts for their heavy useage. There are some days I waver and think a soft tub would do the job for me, but keeping it hot outdoors in northern Vermont seems like a huge waste of el...
- Sun Nov 01, 2015 3:57 pm
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- Topic: Halloween rant
- Replies: 16
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Re: Halloween rant
I cant believe he doesn't know the difference--either he's a heathen or he's kidding around!
ETA--Obviously he's never watched CaddyShack!!
ETA--Obviously he's never watched CaddyShack!!
- Sun Nov 01, 2015 11:27 am
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- Topic: bathroom remodelers?
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Re: bathroom remodelers?
I may go look at this one--the price is right but I cant tell if it will work in the space yet.
http://burlington.craigslist.org/for/5210445662.html
http://burlington.craigslist.org/for/5210445662.html
- Sun Nov 01, 2015 11:16 am
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- Topic: A few jingles for my dear old dad, please...
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Re: A few jingles for my dear old dad, please...
A million jingles and hugs headed your way.
- Sat Oct 31, 2015 8:06 pm
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- Topic: "What's for dinner?"
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Re: "What's for dinner?"
I'm gonna try it too, I love pad thai and this looks doable.
- Sat Oct 31, 2015 1:08 pm
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- Topic: Craigslist - strange meetings
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Re: Craigslist - strange meetings
That is pretty cool--i'd feel the same!
- Sat Oct 31, 2015 1:06 pm
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- Topic: Planting garlic today
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Planting garlic today
I've never planted it, what should I know?
- Sat Oct 31, 2015 1:00 pm
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- Topic: Being a Landlord
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- Views: 14174
Re: Being a Landlord
Sometimes ya gotta do what ya gotta do to move forward.
((((((((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))))))))))))) for your stress about it to go away soon, and for a great price to soften the blow too!
((((((((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))))))))))))) for your stress about it to go away soon, and for a great price to soften the blow too!
- Sat Oct 31, 2015 12:58 pm
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- Topic: Keurig or Keurig-style coffee makers: Do you like them?
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Re: Keurig or Keurig-style coffee makers: Do you like them?
We were early adapters and used them when they first appeared--living down the road from gmcr we had access to them even before they hit the catalog iirc. However each and every machine we had was exchanged because of breakdowns, and we eventually went back to our French press and lived happily ever...
- Sat Oct 31, 2015 12:54 pm
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- Topic: I have a diagnosis, at last, and it's quite interesting
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Re: I have a diagnosis, at last, and it's quite interesting
So glad you found an answer! And I agree, no invasive procedures, no weird drugs, just pt to improve===all equal a recipe for success!
- Sat Oct 31, 2015 10:39 am
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- Topic: Trudeau--Can this be real?
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Re: Trudeau--Can this be real?
Great picture! I remember that little guy from the news; here in Vermont I watched a lot of Canadian tv way back when my kids were little ones too.
I'm so glad he's grown to be such a good man. He couldn't happen to a nicer bunch of folks!
I'm so glad he's grown to be such a good man. He couldn't happen to a nicer bunch of folks!
- Sat Oct 31, 2015 10:36 am
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- Topic: Where we have failed....
- Replies: 114
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Re: Where we have failed....
And lets not forget that bad guys make the news precisely because their behavior IS news---the unusualness of it is what makes it newsworthy. Most of us go about our business quietly every day without making it onto the news, because we're normalish and act accordingly. Add to that the screaming hea...
- Fri Oct 30, 2015 11:20 am
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- Topic: Where we have failed....
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Re: Where we have failed....
Why can't we call them both out for their atrocious behavior? Yes, the officer is an adult and in a position of power so IMO his behavior was exponentially more atrocious. However, her behavior was also atrocious. Being yanked out of her chair and thrown across the room does not all of a sudden mak...
- Thu Oct 29, 2015 11:16 pm
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- Topic: "What's for dinner?"
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Re: "What's for dinner?"
Bbq shredded pork over rice and corn. I made a big batch as there will be a bunch of teens here later.
- Thu Oct 29, 2015 8:28 pm
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- Topic: bathroom remodelers?
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Re: bathroom remodelers?
Janet that sounds ideal--I really want to be totally submerged as much as possible.
Oh I'm so glad you chimed in Maple!
Do you think air jets will be the most sanitary to maintain also?
Oh I'm so glad you chimed in Maple!
Do you think air jets will be the most sanitary to maintain also?
- Thu Oct 29, 2015 11:31 am
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- Topic: Shareboard fell through
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Re: Shareboard fell through
Oh gosh yes, the fit must be good between you all, and good for you for putting the brakes on sooner rather than later.
The better situation is out there and will find its way to you.
(((((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))))))
The better situation is out there and will find its way to you.
(((((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))))))
- Wed Oct 28, 2015 10:33 am
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- Topic: What do you do, when you have nothing to do?
- Replies: 34
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Re: What do you do, when you have nothing to do?
Oh Silk, i'm sorry you're having such a hard time. I have had numerous concusssions without changing my habits, and the resultant brain fog and short term memory issues just suck. Listening to books on tape can be soothing, though I know how hard it is to switch to semi hibernate mode when all you w...
- Wed Oct 28, 2015 12:57 am
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- Topic: bathroom remodelers?
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Re: bathroom remodelers?
I really don't want to care for or pay the electric bill on a hot tub at this time, so a deep jetted tub I can soak and shower in will do the job right now. And yup, Stella, I am about to sign on a two family with my bff. I should be in by the first of the year, if all goes according to plan. As a s...
- Tue Oct 27, 2015 4:12 pm
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- Topic: "What's for dinner?"
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Re: "What's for dinner?"
I mix cole slaw and chicken salad all the time--its def a great way to add some crunch to a meal--I cant wait to try it in chili now, lol. As for dinner last night, I wanted to make minestra for my housemates and I, so picked up some Italian sausage and broccoli rabe, only to look more closely and r...
- Tue Oct 27, 2015 4:00 pm
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- Topic: bathroom remodelers?
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bathroom remodelers?
Anyone here know the straight poop on new fangled jetted tubs? The house I'm buying has a huge walk-in shower---I prefer a deep jetted tub for myself.(knowing someday I may have to go back to a walk-in, but for now I want a tub!) I'll measure later today, it appears I have at least 5' x 3' so plenty...
- Mon Oct 26, 2015 3:23 am
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- Topic: Boston this weekend?
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Re: Boston this weekend?
I know wick, me too. Wasn't an option with the time frame we had, and I hope to visit again in a more relaxed way this winter--in which case I will be letting you know well in advance!
- Sun Oct 25, 2015 3:11 pm
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- Topic: Smoking a chicken?
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Re: Smoking a chicken?
And I thought wow someone has some really big rolling papers!
- Sun Oct 25, 2015 2:37 pm
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- Topic: So, this munchkin arrives tomorrow ... She's here! :-)
- Replies: 36
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Re: So, this munchkin arrives tomorrow ...
You have waterproof fencing don't you?!!!
Congrats, she is a cutie!!
Congrats, she is a cutie!!
- Sun Oct 25, 2015 12:33 pm
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- Topic: Boston this weekend?
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Re: Boston this weekend?
Oh gosh we are!
I made a beeline for my favorite store in the world (aside from tack stores of course)
http://salmagundiboston.com/
and showed admirable restraint in my purchases.
I HIGHLY recommend this shop!
I made a beeline for my favorite store in the world (aside from tack stores of course)
http://salmagundiboston.com/
and showed admirable restraint in my purchases.
I HIGHLY recommend this shop!
- Sun Oct 25, 2015 12:30 pm
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- Topic: Need to place my mare
- Replies: 20
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Re: Need to place my mare
Im so sorry you're experiencing this. I rehomed all of my pets when I became ill and had to move out of state for treatment. That was truly as devastating as my dx and treatment. Thankfully my thee cats and elderly dog all live with my bff from childhood, and I get to see them regularly. (((((((((((...