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by KathyK
Mon Sep 16, 2019 9:17 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Sentiment for 50th anniversary card
Replies: 5
Views: 4295

Re: Sentiment for 50th anniversary card

"Happy 50th anniversary to the best sister and brother-in-law I could ever wish for."
by KathyK
Mon Sep 16, 2019 6:27 pm
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Topic: Sentiment for 50th anniversary card
Replies: 5
Views: 4295

Re: Sentiment for 50th anniversary card

Do you want humorous? How about "Congratulations! The first 50 years are always the hardest!"
by KathyK
Fri Sep 13, 2019 11:56 pm
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Topic: Another terrible story-- shooting at Barisone's facility
Replies: 80
Views: 40517

Re: Another terrible story-- shooting at Barisone's facility

I call BS. If you hadn't meant "You, too?" as a clear insinuation that I agreed, you wouldn't have written it. Coyness doesn't suit you.
by KathyK
Fri Sep 13, 2019 9:52 pm
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Topic: Another terrible story-- shooting at Barisone's facility
Replies: 80
Views: 40517

Re: Another terrible story-- shooting at Barisone's facility

No. As has been stated numerous times throughout the CoTH thread, few, if any, support such an absurd idea. People are looking for reasons that this happened. Placing some of the responsibility for the events that led up to the shooting on the victim is not the same as saying Mr. Barisone was justi...
by KathyK
Fri Sep 13, 2019 2:13 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Cool down and keep going! September/October Goals and Progress.
Replies: 442
Views: 213832

Re: Cool down and keep going! September/October Goals and Progress.

From Wednesday's lesson, homework exercise for the week to facilitate use of the right hind: At the trot on a 20m circle in the middle of the ring (so there are two open portions), HI on the "closed" portions, to LY out on the open portions. Starting to the left, the easier direction, then...
by KathyK
Fri Sep 13, 2019 1:46 pm
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Topic: Another terrible story-- shooting at Barisone's facility
Replies: 80
Views: 40517

Re: Another terrible story-- shooting at Barisone's facility

Basically the COTH thread by and large, is supporting the idea that the way to deal with a person with mental problems is to kill them. No. As has been stated numerous times throughout the CoTH thread, few, if any, support such an absurd idea. People are looking for reasons that this happened. Plac...
by KathyK
Wed Sep 11, 2019 8:58 pm
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Topic: donating clothing
Replies: 13
Views: 9381

Re: donating clothing

Yes, Dress for Success!
by KathyK
Tue Sep 10, 2019 1:35 pm
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Topic: Another terrible story-- shooting at Barisone's facility
Replies: 80
Views: 40517

Re: Another terrible story-- shooting at Barisone's facility

Chisamba wrote:Okay, in case no one got my implication, one does not go to some ones house armed, in self defense

The police do it all the time. That aside, we do not know that this is what happened. Lots of speculation, but as far as I know, no hard facts.
by KathyK
Mon Sep 09, 2019 4:28 pm
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Topic: So what are you watching?
Replies: 166
Views: 74467

Re: So what are you watching?

Now watching the second seasons of "The Good Doctor" and "Killing Eve." Laughing way too hard during Killing Eve. What a show!
by KathyK
Mon Sep 09, 2019 12:29 am
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Topic: Fall wedding season!
Replies: 24
Views: 14716

Re: Fall wedding season!

I have a dress!! None of the 4 from Nordstrom were perfect. The cowl back was the closest, but I would have needed to exchange sizes then have it fitted. Keeping that as an option, we checked a few other stores, and I found a winner at white|black market. It's probably not formal enough ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ b...
by KathyK
Sat Sep 07, 2019 12:18 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Cool down and keep going! September/October Goals and Progress.
Replies: 442
Views: 213832

Re: Cool down and keep going! September/October Goals and Progress.

Eh, I was treated badly by some garden variety mean girls (not here, no one you know) and it was one of the most unplesant experiences of my life. Being told you are a bad rider and having a group gang up on you is horrible. I know that I am secure in my riding, that wasn't the problem, it was just...
by KathyK
Fri Sep 06, 2019 2:12 pm
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Topic: Peter (and Lynne)
Replies: 12
Views: 9914

Re: Peter (and Lynne)

How nice!
by KathyK
Thu Sep 05, 2019 4:58 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Cool down and keep going! September/October Goals and Progress.
Replies: 442
Views: 213832

Re: Cool down and keep going! September/October Goals and Progress.

Good luck :D I wish this was a private forum so people can't steal photos....Not saying that specifically about this forum, but it happens. Stealing photos? Have you seen this happen? Not here, no but we have to remember anytime we post on a public board anyone has access to take them. For example,...
by KathyK
Thu Sep 05, 2019 1:49 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Cool down and keep going! September/October Goals and Progress.
Replies: 442
Views: 213832

Re: Cool down and keep going! September/October Goals and Progress.

This is my first venture into the Goals and Progress threads and I am chuffed! B arrived early June, and we spent almost two weeks getting to know each other before I hooked up with a wonderful trainer, a long-time student of George Williams. From day one, B has been difficult to ride in the snaffle...
by KathyK
Tue Sep 03, 2019 1:46 pm
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Topic: Having a run of horrible luck (graphic photos) - RIDING AGAIN!!!, Vids posted Oct 7/19!!
Replies: 119
Views: 63550

Re: Having a run of horrible luck (graphic photos) - NEW UPDATE Sep 1st

This is a real testament to your veterinary skills, creativity, patience, and tenacity.
by KathyK
Tue Sep 03, 2019 1:44 am
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Topic: Fall wedding season!
Replies: 24
Views: 14716

Re: Fall wedding season!

Wonderful news -- best wishes to your neibling! Of course flip flops work.
by KathyK
Mon Sep 02, 2019 8:23 pm
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Topic: Happy anniversary
Replies: 7
Views: 6389

Re: Happy anniversary

What happy coincidences! Has it really been three years that you and Ariel have been together? Time files!
by KathyK
Tue Aug 20, 2019 4:03 pm
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Topic: The past 24 hours haven't been great
Replies: 33
Views: 18257

Re: The past 24 hours haven't been great

I'm so sorry you've lost your sweet guinea pig. Sending my jingles and positive vibes with everyone else's for a quick recovery for Maia.
by KathyK
Sun Aug 18, 2019 5:18 pm
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Topic: Is it wrong that I?
Replies: 13
Views: 9613

Re: Is it wrong that I?

Rockabilly wrote:Pee in the stall. (sometimes I just have too.)

Not wrong in my world! :lol: :oops:
by KathyK
Wed Aug 14, 2019 1:05 pm
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Topic: To thine own self be true...
Replies: 29
Views: 17432

Re: To thine own self be true...

I'm so sorry for your misfortune, Wicky, and Xan, I also have one that "got away" (due to what turned out to be dust on the x-rays that only got figured out after I had turned him down). Many years later he still crosses my mind now and then. My current story, however, is quite the opposit...
by KathyK
Sun Aug 11, 2019 12:56 pm
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Topic: So what are you watching?
Replies: 166
Views: 74467

Re: So what are you watching?

Southland. Strong characters that you come to care about. It's gritty, observant, human, morally complex, and insightful.
by KathyK
Sat Aug 10, 2019 1:58 pm
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Topic: Lifestyles of the rich (aka Training in Florida)
Replies: 24
Views: 15310

Re: Lifestyles of the rich (aka Training in Florida)

Flight wrote:Wow that’s a bit of $ ! I find that whole concept strange, I don’t see it here in Aus. It might happen I’m just not part of a crowd that does it.

I don't think you have the same kind of winter we do in the northern U.S., so it probably isn't a "thing" there.
by KathyK
Sat Aug 10, 2019 1:22 pm
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Topic: Lifestyles of the rich (aka Training in Florida)
Replies: 24
Views: 15310

Re: Lifestyles of the rich (aka Training in Florida)

Maybe if I had unlimited funds, a horse destined for or at the FEI levels, and the ability to ride it, I might consider it. Otherwise, not on a bet.
by KathyK
Sat Aug 10, 2019 1:19 pm
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Topic: Safe sport
Replies: 125
Views: 67424

Re: Safe sport

A (IMO) very good opinion piece on the subject, one I agree with wholeheartedly.

https://the900facebookpony.com/2019/08/ ... xWfIvCA0ig
by KathyK
Thu Aug 08, 2019 2:19 pm
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Topic: What's good in your world?
Replies: 34
Views: 18923

Re: What's good in your world?

My new horse is great. I have hooked up with a wonderful new (to me) trainer, a long-time student of George Williams, and we are making great progress. Well, I am; the horse already knows how to be super, lol!
by KathyK
Thu Aug 08, 2019 1:57 pm
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Topic: Another terrible story-- shooting at Barisone's facility
Replies: 80
Views: 40517

Re: Another terrible story-- shooting at Barisone's facility

I haven't read anything that indicates that Michael was the shooter. Did I miss something?
by KathyK
Thu Aug 08, 2019 1:53 pm
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Topic: Safe sport
Replies: 125
Views: 67424

Re: Safe sport

I can understand the reasons for not reporting. I can't understand bringing it out decades later. What is the endgame? I mean, what do the accusers expect to achieve? I would think the goal of reporting is to stop the perp from continuing the behavior. But with the older accused, all it does is tar...
by KathyK
Mon Aug 05, 2019 2:31 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: SPAMMERS!
Replies: 19
Views: 13693

Re: SPAMMERS!

Is it possible to grant SPAM-deleting powers to another member, thus relieving you of that particular PITA? I would be happy to do it.
by KathyK
Fri Aug 02, 2019 9:33 pm
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Topic: Help me Horse Shop?!? - Now need help with names :)
Replies: 89
Views: 62618

Re: Help me Horse Shop?!? - Now need help with names :)

At first glance I thought it said "Pen for sale." :lol:
by KathyK
Tue Jul 30, 2019 11:37 pm
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Topic: Question for those competing in USDF shows (or who have students competing)
Replies: 7
Views: 5320

Re: Question for those competing in USDF shows (or who have students competing)

On the other hand, our schooling shows fill to the brim, and very quickly. Lots of Intro, and a decent number of Western Dressage entries.
by KathyK
Tue Jul 30, 2019 5:05 pm
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Topic: Question for those competing in USDF shows (or who have students competing)
Replies: 7
Views: 5320

Re: Question for those competing in USDF shows (or who have students competing)

Yes, our GMO's recognized show has been dwindling in size for a few years. One factor is a very nice new venue a few hours away that has a show the weekend before ours. Many of our members go to that show and skip ours. I guess I understand wanting to show at a lovely, newer venue, but it makes me s...
by KathyK
Tue Jul 30, 2019 1:10 pm
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Topic: Fourth Level debut!
Replies: 16
Views: 10547

Re: Fourth Level debut!

Really well done! Congratulations! Happy to.see a big point of gleaming light in your life at he moment, and I hope you are starting to see some progress with Finn. Wow, congratulations! Glad to see you have some good news in the midst of all the difficulties! Echoing these sentiments, and adding t...
by KathyK
Mon Jul 29, 2019 1:04 pm
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Topic: Help me Horse Shop?!? - Now need help with names :)
Replies: 89
Views: 62618

Re: Help me Horse Shop?!? - Now need help with names :)

Linden wrote:just an FYI, every single Sir Donnerhall ive sat upon has had an attitude problem. might consider steering clear

You're a bit late. Horse is bought, paid for, and in the barn.
by KathyK
Mon Jul 29, 2019 1:55 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: SPAMMERS!
Replies: 19
Views: 13693

Re: SPAMMERS!

Thank you, Chancellor!
by KathyK
Sat Jul 27, 2019 2:55 am
Forum: Technical Support
Topic: How do we report SPAM posts?
Replies: 2
Views: 3715

Re: How do we report SPAM posts?

Thanks, Chancellor.
by KathyK
Fri Jul 26, 2019 11:44 am
Forum: Technical Support
Topic: How do we report SPAM posts?
Replies: 2
Views: 3715

How do we report SPAM posts?

I don't see any "Report post" button when I view a post. Am I just not seeing it, or is there no simple way to report SPAM?
by KathyK
Fri Jul 19, 2019 1:12 am
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Topic: "And how was your day?"
Replies: 5
Views: 4673

Re: "And how was your day?"

I have to admit, my day was better than this. Why couldn't they put the old door back on?
by KathyK
Fri Jul 19, 2019 1:10 am
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Topic: A Chapter Closing
Replies: 10
Views: 7918

Re: A Chapter Closing

Beautiful bunnies. I know you will miss them.
by KathyK
Thu Jul 18, 2019 1:12 am
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Topic: Jingles for Annabelle to get back to work please!
Replies: 16
Views: 10608

Re: Jingles for Annabelle to get back to work please!

Here's to continued improvement, and as much patience as you need to see this through.
by KathyK
Mon Jul 15, 2019 8:07 pm
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Topic: Don Giovanni
Replies: 8
Views: 6554

Re: Don Giovanni

Oh my goodness, I am so sorry to hear this. She always had such wonderful, positive energy. If you are in touch with her, please offer her my sincere condolences.
by KathyK
Wed Jul 10, 2019 6:08 pm
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Topic: Having a run of horrible luck (graphic photos) - RIDING AGAIN!!!, Vids posted Oct 7/19!!
Replies: 119
Views: 63550

Re: Having a run of horrible luck (graphic photos)

You've really had a terrible time of it lately, and you have my sympathy. I hope you have smooth sailing from now on.
by KathyK
Wed Jul 03, 2019 1:20 am
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Topic: Scr3wing with the spam callers
Replies: 4
Views: 4484

Re: Scr3wing with the spam callers

Isn't it sad that attempting to cheat people has become commonplace?
by KathyK
Fri Jun 28, 2019 10:54 pm
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Topic: Moving into town
Replies: 22
Views: 14656

Re: Moving into town

I got a smart phone today. If I can do that, you can move into town, especially to a charming stone house with a barn.
by KathyK
Mon Jun 24, 2019 10:58 pm
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Topic: Ariel being cute in pasture
Replies: 8
Views: 6860

Re: Ariel being cute in pasture

B's (my new guy) mane also falls left. It was distracting at first!
by KathyK
Thu Jun 20, 2019 12:39 am
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Topic: So what are you watching?
Replies: 166
Views: 74467

Re: So what are you watching?

"Kidding," with Jim Carrey heading up a stellar cast. It's not for everyone: it's a sad, quirky, and touching grand dark comedy.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7375404/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1
by KathyK
Thu Jun 20, 2019 12:06 am
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Topic: Here he is!
Replies: 16
Views: 11402

Re: Here he is!

Moutaineer wrote:Very nice! Sweet face and happy ears. (the horse, I mean :))

My ears are happy. ;)

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