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Not clicker, I just say good boy and give him a treat. The farmyard was kept clear with their big tractor all winter, and the ice has finally melted there, but there is still 2-3 feet of snow in the pastures.

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Wow, he is a beauty!

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We are working on fetching, as he loves to pick things up in his mouth. I've tried dog toys, and rubber cones, but he's happiest if I just toss my gloves. :lol: he's been doing this for awhile, but he's finally figured out the "bring it all the way back to me and hold onto it until I take it&qu...

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Of the new look on the chronicle forums.

Wonder why they changed. It's hard to read.

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Yikes. Hope you figure out who it is.

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Does Franktown Meadows still exist? It's outside of Reno, I have a friend that used to board there, it's huge and really nice. There was both a dressage trainer and a hunter trainer there, I think.

Edit: http://franktownmeadows.com

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This morning in far northern Maine. I had to dig several of my doors out, the front walk and all along the side of the house to the propane tank (which was almost completely buried, and we have to keep it clear so they can fill it). I didn't manage to dig out the back porch and door yet (the one in ...

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They are saying anywhere from 10 - 18" for us. That's on top of the ton that is still on the ground. Never lived anyplace where you need snowshoes if you have to go anyplace you haven't plowed! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/kjodi/D71FAF09-E5BD-4200-A843-26C795CA6BB2_zpsg5wifmet.jpg

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Just finished book #4. Loved it! Hope she writes more books.

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Wow. Many jingles! Hope your recovery is fast and the pain is gone!

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Seriously. :lol: :lol: :lol: http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2017-menswear/j-w-anderson anyway - I'm on a crochet binge, because I need things to keep me from losing my mind in the winter. :D Found some fun art/yarn/dreams of spring stuff at the wonderful Maine salvage store called "Mar...

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Ok, it's not horsey, but if you like mysteries, it's a fun series. (So far there are 8 books). Mary Anna is a friend of mine, and the first book ("Artifacts") of her Faye Longchamps series is free for kindle download on Amazon at the moment. https://www.amazon.com/Artifacts-Faye-Longchamp-...

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Cover paper is nice - thick, with texture - feels "fancy" (this photo does not do it justice). Paper is different, matte - not shiny Layout on the inside is simpler, attractive and clean. (Though like I said, some of the photos of the saddles and boots and coats feel underexposed, too dark...

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Ok, now I have spent a litte more time looking through the catalog - I can't find my favorite model of "riding sport" breeches :( and the photographs of all the dark coats, black saddles and boots seem awfully underexposed - hard to see the details. (maybe it's just me and my old eyes? :D ...

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Wow, Linden - you've been through SO much. I am so sorry. Really good to see you back here.

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I got majorly hooked on Hugh Howey (Wool and a bunch of others) several years ago because of Paws (where is she now, has anybody "seen" her?), I recently read the "Sand" series, and it is fantastic. Can't wait for the next set.

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Dressage Chronicle fans, the 4th and final book just dropped. Its called Rings of Fire. Hasnt been long since the 3d book came out, so sort of a happy surprise. OMGosh, Seriously?! I was just thinking about that the other day, I read 2 and 3 over Christmas. LOVED them. *runs off to Amazon to downlo...

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Yes, I have a long magnet on wheels, but we just ordered a more powerful one to make sure i get everything. So many little metal bits - spirals curls of the siding as they were cutting it - only thing that worries me is the little nails they used for the roof edging are aluminum. And dark green! So ...

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They are finishing up on the inside, they *finally* got the rest of the outside finished a couple of days ago! Contractor painted the hayloft doors from some leftover paint he had - he was bummed it didn't quite match, but I'm ok with it - they doors open inward (there are two) and I can easily repa...

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I love the new look of the Dover catalog. I can tell I've got serious cabin fever when things like catalogs in the mailbox make me happy.

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That brooch is beautiful. If you Google naked cake(and click on images), there are some lovely photos. Icing between the layers, a sort of antique rustic look with fruit and flowers as decoration. Really pretty.

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Watched the video - I like her!

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He is a beauty!

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Just an update - Still doing great, and so far still sound (though because of winter and a small indoor, he's not getting worked hard, and mostly longlining and lunging). Foot is still pretty deformed, but the hoof-like material that grew up and over from the bottom and the sides is darkening and lo...

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So far the best boot I've bought this winter is the pull on ariat terrain H20. They look kind of like cowboy boots, quick to put on, waterproof, good traction and warm enough to me to shovel the driveway in our Maine winter! Like them so much, ordered a men's pair for my husband (he thinks they are ...

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I lived just north of Bellingham (Ferndale) for 10 years. Great group of dressage and event riders in that area. Housing prices up and down the entire I-5 corridor are pretty steep though. Zillow lists the house we sold in 2012 as being worth about 140K more than what we sold it for. :shock: But wow...

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I would like to try it, but I think it is too expensive and I already belong to a gym I really like. Yes, you can hurt yourself pretty badly, but I think that goes for anyone doing anything - even yoga. If you do it incorrectly you can do a lot of damage to yourself. It's a little bit too cultish f...

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I did it two different times, maybe a year one place and 4 or so months at the other place. I did like it, but you have to be really careful - especially when they do the timed speed stuff - it's really easy to get fired up in the moment and to not have good form and hurt yourself if you are in your...

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Amado, i definitely think they are worth the price you suggested, ie 65. I would simply be one if the cheapskates deterred by that price for something that is in a box for 12 months and only comes out at Christmas. I think your work is lovely. No worries! I wanted opinions, which is why I asked! :D...

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Oh, galopp, what an awful thing to have happen. How sad for it to happen on Christmas! When I figure out the best way for me to do these, I'll let you know.

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Those look great, texsuze. Now I'm wondering if I could make those look like the old painted stained glass windows painted panels that you could see the light through. (They must've used oil paint for that, I'm sure google can find something for me!)

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Here are a couple of websites that offer custom ornaments: http://wagging-tail-studios.myshopify.com/products/custom-painted-pet-portrait-ornament this person gets $125 for hers, they are really nice and very detailed, and I'm pretty sure she's using the same ornaments I am, but she has painted the ...

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It's a special paint for glass and ceramics which you are supposed to be able to bake in an oven to cure it more and make it dishwasher safe. Even without the oven baking, you'd pretty much have to take a metal edge to it to it to peel it off. People use these kinds of paints to paint the outside of...

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Yes, I absolutely could paint on a glass tile to put in an window. Maybe they sell something like that pre-made with all the hanging stuff. Or a ceramic tile for that matter. Though I don't know how sunlight fast the paints are, so that might be an issue, but I can probably figure out something that...

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Ok, So here is a question. I haven't decided on a price yet, I don't want to make it so inexpensive that I get too many orders, but not too expensive that I don't get any. I'm trying to keep them from being too detailed (so maybe no bridles or halters, not sure yet about that) so they don't take too...

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Awesome! Thank you - I'll send you my email.

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Thinking of trying to do these as commissions next year, but still in the experimenting with materials phase. This is a glass ornament, difficult to photograph because the paint is glossy and it's all so reflective. Last night I tried some etching paste to see if I could make the circle the horse wa...

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I taught myself awhile back but haven't done anything in a couple of years. I really want to learn make some of those ear net/bonnets because the bugs are so awful here in northern maine. I ordered one from smartpak to see if I could figure out a pattern, has anybody done this?

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So, I have mastered the continental and basketweave stitches and am planning to start a sampler to learn the more decorative stitches. I have become addicted to needlepoint (why o why did no one warn me of the danger!) and my neck hurts. :D I don't have my glasses on and I read that as " I hav...

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It may be taking longer than you like, but that's going to be a beautiful, usable space! I'm planning a nearly identical layout for our barn -- large overhang, hay loft, stair access, off center aisle. Instead of the tack room, I'm planning a third stall. The long wall opposite the stalls will be a...

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Here's today's progress - tackroom is finished! (Except at some point i will seal the walls with something clear - I really like the light wood. Very tall ceilings - almost 10 feet, so lots of space for shelves up high where I can store blankets while not in use (and other horse things I've collecte...

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Adding to this. Barn is STILL not done! But they are close. Winter has arrived with a vengeance: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/kjodi/47E0DEE7-8EAA-420A-85BE-1CDAFFF3231B_zpsltticgac.jpg Barn still needs siding, but the roof is on (first photo is from before the big storm): http://img.photob...

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That's great, SF! In the very beginning I used my veterinary products (betadine scrub, Vetericyn, etc) and hosed quickly every day to rinse the gunk out - but once there was a good bed of granulation tissue down, I just unwrapped and wiped clean and spread the honey again. You sort of have to go by ...

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Day 100. Almost healed!

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Partway through the third - fantastic! When I started, I couldn't figure out how she could keep it interesting - all these books about the same person. And dressage... ! But she is a really good story teller. Laugh out loud. Love them!

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I just finished the second. Need to get the third!

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Ok, so here's a better photo - today (13 weeks!) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/kjodi/5E167044-210E-41D0-A9CF-FA2B145B8AB8_zpsmorbu5vw.jpg He's been going out when it's not too windy - he was out yesterday for an hour or so it was in the 20's, and you guys are right - it seems to be fine, th...

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I saw those too! They are meant to go under a hoof book - like socks - I wondered how well they would stay on (and down) on their own. This was just a couple of days ago - I didn't clean it up that well, but that funny flakey skin (like the stuff over the other heel bulb) is still growing over the h...

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Wow! What beautiful photos!

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So this was today's photo of Rico's injury, it's looking like the skin is filling in and growing down and over the horn tissue that has been growing up from the bottom. There is still a small open area, but it's been healing really well. My questions is - I'm a little worried about frostbite on the ...

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