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- Sat Jan 20, 2018 3:39 pm
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- Topic: Constitutional Lawyers
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Re: Constitutional Lawyers
I suspect (and no, not an attorney of any kind) that it isn't that "simple". It would be the circumstances under which the atheist challenged the constitutionality of an action (ex: decorating or not a cake) vs the circumstances under which the Buddhist challenged the constitutionality of ...
- Wed Jan 17, 2018 4:09 pm
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- Topic: Please tell me it can stop
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Re: Please tell me it can stop
Just out of curiosity, can you cite any reputable sources that would validate it was a hack vs a mistake by a state employee?
Having asked that, you are certainly free to believe as you wish
Having asked that, you are certainly free to believe as you wish
- Tue Jan 09, 2018 4:39 pm
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- Topic: Soliciated for donation
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Re: Soliciated for donation
I'm always happy to use return address labels they so happily send to me unsolicited. I'm not fond of solicited donations. I figure part of the donation revenue goes to support the "excess" solicitations. A letter with a card is fine. Email is fine. Return address labels, note pads, phone ...
- Mon Jan 08, 2018 2:52 pm
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- Topic: Soliciated for donation
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Re: Soliciated for donation
What Literiding said. Check and double check before giving your CC# over the phone to someone who called *you* (not the other way around). I'd also confirm where exactly is the $ going; what organization and how much on the dollar is the officer or their family actually getting? LE are government en...
- Tue Jan 02, 2018 4:49 pm
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- Topic: Vets that DO NOT euthanize your animal
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Re: Vets that DO NOT euthanize your animal
Me? I am there for the sedative. I just can't be there for that final injection but, for me, the pet is already "gone". Even now, thinking about being there and the end-end puts me in tears. It is hard enough for me to be there for the sedative and watch and share as my beloved companion g...
- Fri Dec 29, 2017 3:34 pm
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- Topic: WTForecast App
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- Wed Dec 20, 2017 5:12 pm
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- Topic: Hashbrown Casserole
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Re: Hashbrown Casserole
Yum, that sounds good!
I'm also thinking green chilis might be a good spin too...
Might be on tap for New Year's Day and the Rose Parade
I'm also thinking green chilis might be a good spin too...
Might be on tap for New Year's Day and the Rose Parade
- Mon Dec 18, 2017 4:27 pm
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- Topic: The making of a painting
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Re: The making of a painting
Mountaineer, that is lovely! Wicky, take the class!! I took a short beginning drawing class (using pencil, both graphite and colored). Still no artist and no way close to what Mountaineer produced. But, it did give the confidence to know how to break down an image and get it on paper/media. I used t...
- Mon Dec 11, 2017 5:04 pm
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- Topic: CA Fires
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Re: CA Fires
Del Mar sounded eerie Thursday afternoon. They were expecting a few hundred horses from SLRD. Maybe one or two trucks showed up in the early afternoon and then nothing for hours until early evening. :( Trailers couldn't get in to SLR to get the horses. Abby is right. You can't appreciate the power o...
- Fri Dec 08, 2017 4:50 pm
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- Topic: CA Fires
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Re: CA Fires
San Luis Rey Training Center sounded like a horrific scene. Article on Bloodhorse today said about 25 have died (although not sure of exact count yet). San Luis Rey is where many TB horses train when not at a track. Current So Cal TB racing is at Los Alamitos and they have cancelled today's card out...
- Tue Nov 21, 2017 4:35 pm
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- Topic: General Photography Discussion 2
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Re: General Photography Discussion 2
RTR... some great photos!! Love the couple in the sunset, the puppy in the basket, dark top and daisies hugging her horse, the first little girl in blue with the front half of her horse, cuddling the puppy and all the 'maligators' :) Can't beat the drive of those dogs... seen them do both PD K-9 and...
- Sun Nov 19, 2017 1:31 pm
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- Topic: Past Horse Race Question
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Re: Past Horse Race Question
Maybe post this question in the Racing forum on TOB (i.e., COTH). Maybe someone there would know...
- Sat Nov 18, 2017 5:10 pm
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- Topic: General Photography Discussion 2
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Re: General Photography Discussion 2
And the Malachite...
How do you get more than 3 photos in a single reply?
How do you get more than 3 photos in a single reply?
- Sat Nov 18, 2017 5:08 pm
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- Topic: General Photography Discussion 2
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Re: General Photography Discussion 2
Whew, this needs updating! :D The horse is/was life-size and part of what Desert Botanical Garden called Strange Garden; a new event for us replacing the former Pumpkin Festival. The Garden got nicely dressed up the Friday and Saturday evenings before October 31's with fun activities for the childre...
- Wed Nov 15, 2017 2:34 pm
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- Topic: What is your opinion about this?
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Re: What is your opinion about this?
Chancellor... I *love* your idea about tossing random stuff in their cart when it's in the way!!!! Even more sporty to navigate around the clueless when you're in a w/c - and they give me the dirty look like I'm the one in the way. Totally worst is our Krogers (Fry's here) on First Wednesday where a...
- Tue Oct 17, 2017 3:23 pm
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- Topic: Costume contest for horse and rider
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Re: Costume contest for horse and rider
This looked so much fun for both you and the participants :D I'd also vote for the piñata for first... Have to admit a bit of a :shock: at the young lady standing in her stirrups with no helmet :) Also liked your watermark; can't miss it. I struggle with making it big in an attempt to deter snitcher...
- Tue Oct 17, 2017 3:19 pm
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- Topic: Eastern Canada Vet Clinic - CT, Xray, Other Large Scan Equipment
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Re: Eastern Canada Vet Clinic - CT, Xray, Other Large Scan Equipment
Suzon, maybe also post on TOB (if you haven't already). Perhaps a wider reading audience from Canada there...
How is the home reno project going?
How is the home reno project going?
- Mon Oct 16, 2017 3:29 pm
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- Topic: Boarding question
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Re: Boarding question
Maybe BO hadn't made up their mind? Maybe BO has raised board in over 5 years? If the BO knew the increase was coming, I would agree courteous to say something but no "requirement". If border doesn't like it, give 30 days and move. Would I be happy if this happened to me? No. But would als...
- Sun Oct 15, 2017 1:22 pm
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- Topic: Lost my best horse..horse hair jewelry?
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Re: Lost my best horse..horse hair jewelry?
Jan & PJ, so sorry for your loss {{}}
- Sat Oct 07, 2017 2:20 pm
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- Topic: My scribing journey begins
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Re: My scribing journey begins
Good luck on scribing and as all have said, it isn't hard and it is fun. Yes, start with the lower levels. Bring your own writing implements (in the event the show provided pens are not what you like :) ). Talk with the judge before hand to find out what they expect you to capture and if they want t...
- Sat Oct 07, 2017 2:11 pm
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- Topic: Las Vegas Shooting
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Re: Las Vegas Shooting
People interviewed have talked about the adrenaline thrill of shooting a fully automatic weapon. . . of course they're now illegal thanks to RR, but these add-ons allow one to simulate the "feel". NB. full auto weapons are *not* illegal. One can still purchase one; the process is long and...
- Fri Oct 06, 2017 3:42 pm
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- Topic: Las Vegas Shooting
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Re: Las Vegas Shooting
Wheresmywhite - I am afraid of guns because they can/do kill. Well, the gun doesn't, the person shooting it does...but, you know what I mean....It's a piece of dangerous equipment that only those trained should use. Its a danger to children when a guardian does not put it safely away, its a danger ...
- Fri Oct 06, 2017 3:33 pm
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- Topic: Las Vegas Shooting
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Re: Las Vegas Shooting
People interviewed have talked about the adrenaline thrill of shooting a fully automatic weapon. . . of course they're now illegal thanks to RR, but these add-ons allow one to simulate the "feel". NB. full auto weapons are *not* illegal. One can still purchase one; the process is long and...
- Thu Oct 05, 2017 4:37 pm
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- Topic: Las Vegas Shooting
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Re: Las Vegas Shooting
I'm a bit curious as to what makes someone want to shoot a crowd of people, then shoot themselves. What's the point? Being in Australia, with different thoughts around guns, I don't understand why people want to have such powerful guns unless it's to kill a lot of things in a short period of time. ...
- Sat Sep 30, 2017 6:54 pm
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- Topic: Please tell me it can stop
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Re: Please tell me it can stop
I am at a loss to think of a reason why you think being asked about voting is personal. I'm at a loss why you think how I voted is any of *your* business... it isn't. Why do I need a reason? I can't recall ever being asked how I voted by someone else. If I've shared that information, it was volunta...
- Sat Sep 30, 2017 4:45 pm
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- Topic: Please tell me it can stop
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Re: Please tell me it can stop
By the way, you are the first person who I think I met who views being asked how they voted as a highly personal question that is possibly even rude to ask. FWIW, most people I know do not ask how others vote :) And yes, it is personal. If I choose to share, fine. Not anyone else's place to ask. Fo...
- Sat Sep 30, 2017 1:47 am
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- Topic: Please tell me it can stop
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Re: Please tell me it can stop
Are you kidding? I associate myself with these remarks. How's that? There is no need for independent expression when one is quoting an expert. Hello? People have areas of expertise. Mine is not impeachment law and jurisprudence. I have to defer to experts. You should also. Just out of curiosity, wh...
- Tue Sep 26, 2017 1:15 am
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- Topic: Please tell me it can stop
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Re: Please tell me it can stop
Okay while you are voting for the "best" candidate, would you say you voted Republican at least 95% of the time? :) Actually, although none of your business really, no. In reality, less than 50% of the time... see what happens when you assume? ://robertreich.org/post/159255024465 http://w...
- Mon Sep 25, 2017 4:08 pm
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- Topic: Please tell me it can stop
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Re: Please tell me it can stop
Where is that emoticon? emoji? beating one's head against one's desk...? I'll bite... 45? WTF is that? I assume POTUS but have no idea where the reference came from... Tsavo, who ever, ever said I voted Republican??? I never, ever have voted straight party lines nor will I ever. I vote for the candi...
- Sun Sep 24, 2017 3:37 pm
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- Topic: Please tell me it can stop
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Re: Please tell me it can stop
I totally agree with you. I just hope the DNC gets themselves together enough to put forth viable candidates and a real agenda. A "real" agenda :lol: The current POTUS had a "real" agenda that got him elected... look at the agenda now... why would I think any other candidate wou...
- Sun Sep 24, 2017 3:35 pm
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- Topic: Please tell me it can stop
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Re: Please tell me it can stop
What we are dealing with in this Congress is a bunch of traitors who are putting the GOP ahead of country. They must be voted out. Or do you feel the "traitors" are being labeled as such because their goals and objectives in Congress don't agree with yours? It also scares me that you woul...
- Fri Sep 22, 2017 4:28 pm
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- Topic: UGH! MRSA infection
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Re: UGH! MRSA infection
Chancellor, please post the culture results so we know we can officially celebrate!
- Thu Sep 21, 2017 3:32 pm
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- Topic: The Equifax debacle
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Re: The Equifax debacle
Mine "might" have been (forget their exact wording but it was in the early check). I have not registered with their free offering and not sure if I will (especially after today's latest). Federal investigation into exec stock sales prior to releasing info to the public. :roll: Today's deba...
- Sat Sep 16, 2017 3:47 pm
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- Topic: Farm/Stable on 16 acres for sale!
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Re: Farm/Stable on 16 acres for sale!
It is lovely :) A few thoughts on the photography (since this may well be the first chance you have to grab and wow your prospective buyer). House was well staged without much clutter (except the band room :) ). If the interior shots were not taken in HDR, maybe re-do those using HDR? HDR can be ver...
- Tue Sep 05, 2017 3:21 pm
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- Topic: UGH! MRSA infection
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Re: UGH! MRSA infection
{{Chancellor}}
I think of you often on this rough journey. Please keep us posted and know we are all pulling for you!
PaulaO, it may not be incompetence. When one's body isn't healthy, IVs can be very difficult to get started
I think of you often on this rough journey. Please keep us posted and know we are all pulling for you!
PaulaO, it may not be incompetence. When one's body isn't healthy, IVs can be very difficult to get started
- Sun Sep 03, 2017 2:05 am
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- Topic: Some Sad News. Godspeed Gunny.
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Re: Some Sad News. Godspeed Gunny.
{{fergusnc}}
These are some of the hardest decisions we, as the responsible ones, have to make for our beloved animals
RIP Gunny, sleep well and know you'll be meeting some amazing dogs that have crossed the bridge before you!
These are some of the hardest decisions we, as the responsible ones, have to make for our beloved animals
RIP Gunny, sleep well and know you'll be meeting some amazing dogs that have crossed the bridge before you!
- Thu Aug 31, 2017 2:20 am
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- Topic: General Photography Discussion 2
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Re: General Photography Discussion 2
Wish I'd bothered to learn sooner :) At least now with a digital camera, once you do the up-front purchase of camera/lens/memory card, the rest of the photos are "free" :) You can shoot and experiment and play to your heart's content without worrying about the cost of the film or processi...
- Fri Aug 18, 2017 2:00 am
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- Topic: Photography question
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Re: Photography question
I dunno - I don't use PB - I just post the photos here online (thank you ).
When you are up to it, don't forget the other questions
When you are up to it, don't forget the other questions
- Thu Aug 17, 2017 3:26 pm
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- Topic: Photography question
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Re: Photography question
Chancellor, glad you liked the idea of the book... though it might be fun for you to work through as you feel up to it and have the time. Do have your Users Guide (or whatever Nikon calls it :) ) handy as you may need to read it to see how the setting works. These books are more to guide you though ...
- Thu Aug 17, 2017 3:22 pm
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- Topic: General Photography Discussion 2
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Re: General Photography Discussion 2
Whoo-hoo.. nice to hear your photo made a difference in this cute pup's life
Love that they even changed her name!
Love that they even changed her name!
- Wed Aug 16, 2017 3:20 pm
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- Topic: Photography question
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Re: Photography question
Chancellor, which Nikon do you have. It may have (most do) the ability to set the focus on a single point and then move that single point around so that it is not in the middle of the frame. You should also have options on how it focuses (for a moving object). Let us know the model and we'll work yo...
- Mon Aug 14, 2017 2:01 am
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- Topic: Jingles for Chancellor
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Re: Jingles for Chancellor
{{Chancellor}}
Jingles and we're all here for you!
Jingles and we're all here for you!
- Wed Aug 02, 2017 3:47 pm
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- Topic: What happened to the pictures of horses every month?
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Re: What happened to the pictures of horses every month?
{{Chancellor}}
Maybe in place of photos, a monthly update on how you're doing?
I know it does me good to hear you are doing well and making progress in your treatment and recovery and that, IMO, is as good as a horse photo
Maybe in place of photos, a monthly update on how you're doing?
I know it does me good to hear you are doing well and making progress in your treatment and recovery and that, IMO, is as good as a horse photo
- Tue Aug 01, 2017 1:59 am
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- Topic: General Photography Discussion 2
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Re: General Photography Discussion 2
I love that second look.
Sorry, can't take any. I can't do any "large" dogs and have 2 smaller "kids" of my own.
I hope they find homes
Sorry, can't take any. I can't do any "large" dogs and have 2 smaller "kids" of my own.
I hope they find homes
- Mon Jul 31, 2017 3:36 pm
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- Topic: General Photography Discussion 2
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Re: General Photography Discussion 2
What cute get-ups
You've got a knack for getting the impression in their eyes to want to take them home (not a 'I want to get the heck outta Dodge' look ).
PS. love that feather boa
You've got a knack for getting the impression in their eyes to want to take them home (not a 'I want to get the heck outta Dodge' look ).
PS. love that feather boa
- Sat Jul 22, 2017 1:54 am
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- Topic: General Photography Discussion 2
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Re: General Photography Discussion 2
If your closest Michael's is 90 minutes, I'd call 'em first to make sure they have this doo-dad. I thought it was great. Helped me pick out the right color frame for the watercolor I was getting framed. Nice on scoring on the picture frames. Right that some people want to do their down but I know fo...
- Fri Jul 21, 2017 3:51 pm
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- Topic: General Photography Discussion 2
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Re: General Photography Discussion 2
Just take the glass out and give it a whirl - easy to put back in :) With the fancy paper I think it would be just fine without the glass. You sound like me... I collect frames :) I'm thinking something with a thinner width to it - not sure white is good but the wide black to me seems to overwhelm t...
- Fri Jul 21, 2017 2:23 am
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- Topic: Hysterectomy anyone?? Leave or take ovaries
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Re: Hysterectomy anyone?? Leave or take ovaries
Whether cauterize or sutures, it is still an incision (even if internal) that needs to heal before stressing that incision too much
- Fri Jul 21, 2017 2:21 am
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- Topic: General Photography Discussion 2
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Re: General Photography Discussion 2
Frameless you might need to give a place like Michaels a try? I have a number of photos that I had printed (I think these were done by Bay Photo) and framed without the glass and I like the look with no glare. Maybe first just try pulling the glass out of this frame. It may also be, IMO only, that t...
- Thu Jul 20, 2017 4:00 pm
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- Topic: General Photography Discussion 2
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Re: General Photography Discussion 2
Did you try the frame without glass? With that fancy paper, might be worth a no glass look. I might also looking at getting it mounted on something so you can go frameless (or crop a bit wider so there is more "empty" space that the frame can cover rather than his toes :) Still think it is...