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by Chancellor
Wed Oct 28, 2015 1:49 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Where we have failed....
Replies: 114
Views: 64243

Re: Where we have failed....

I would certainly vote hard against paying higher taxes than I already do. How about having parents teach their kids respect for people in authority? This officer should be disciplined but what about the brat of a girl?? She shows no respect for principal, teacher nor police officer...She was mistre...
by Chancellor
Wed Oct 28, 2015 1:31 pm
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Topic: What do you do, when you have nothing to do?
Replies: 34
Views: 23214

Re: What do you do, when you have nothing to do?

When I had a hysterectomy a few years ago, I was looking forward to having to do nothing. Mostly because I am ALWAYS doing something and to be forced to take it easy I thought would be a blessing. Well, after a week, I was BORED out of my mind. This was just posted on facebook: https://www.etsy.com/...
by Chancellor
Wed Oct 28, 2015 1:30 pm
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Topic: Where we have failed....
Replies: 114
Views: 64243

Re: Where we have failed....

I blame the outcome of the incident on the system. Why would any school have only one security person to deal with possible problems? If there were two responsible and able bodied people to remove the threat there would have been much less force needed and much less struggle. Not to mention that th...
by Chancellor
Wed Oct 28, 2015 12:32 pm
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Topic: Where we have failed....
Replies: 114
Views: 64243

Re: Where we have failed....

I read the story. It says that she needs to wear a cast on her arm. So whether it is broken or what I don't know. We were talking about this topic the other day at work. I work with two PhDs who are not from this country (Not sure that matters). But, we all think that the kids today who have been ra...
by Chancellor
Wed Oct 28, 2015 11:30 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Big Black Freight Train - GOING HOME
Replies: 87
Views: 55551

Re: The Big Black Freight Train

Tuddy, you just need to downsize the picture. Assuming Windows OS, you can use paint to make the image smaller. Alternatively, host it on photobucket and link to it here.
by Chancellor
Wed Oct 28, 2015 11:27 am
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Topic: Well, one milestone has been reached
Replies: 6
Views: 6887

Re: Well, one milestone has been reached

which one? the how to host the training forum one was locked within the first week i think, lol. welcome home, oh it was my thread, sorry about that. Interestingly your thread turned into a similar topic. No apologies are necessary. I was just tired of arm chair lawyering over what is and is not le...
by Chancellor
Wed Oct 28, 2015 11:25 am
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Topic: Sharing your horse... Yey or ney?
Replies: 18
Views: 16111

Re: Sharing your horse... Yey or ney?

I did this with great success.
by Chancellor
Wed Oct 28, 2015 11:21 am
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Topic: Where we have failed....
Replies: 114
Views: 64243

Re: Where we have failed....

I'm curious too. What DO you do when a kid simply says no? Unfortunately, I think we are going to see more of kids saying no and more adults not knowing how to handle it. I think we are raising a society of kids who just don't give a damn. My company has a program for college interns and has a summe...
by Chancellor
Wed Oct 28, 2015 11:17 am
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Topic: The good guy with a gun
Replies: 52
Views: 31372

Re: The good guy with a gun

The idiots packing heat in a grocery where her toddler can get hold of it? What would you recommend? Shop someplace else? More stringent laws to address parental stupidity and ignorance? I'm sure this won't be a popular answer but I am going to say it. We don't need more stringent laws to address p...
by Chancellor
Tue Oct 27, 2015 8:13 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Big Black Freight Train - GOING HOME
Replies: 87
Views: 55551

Re: The Big Black Freight Train

Well, you are braver than I! But I look forward to hearing more about this story. Do post pictures soon. So we can see his progress.
by Chancellor
Tue Oct 27, 2015 8:08 pm
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Topic: So, how about a less contentious topic...Pit bulls!
Replies: 18
Views: 14685

Re: So, how about a less contentious topic...Pit bulls!

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Psst. we THINK he is Plott hound/Labrador mix.....but he lives at Chez Cote so he can be an honorary pit bull.

Here are the General Sherman, Scarlett OHara and Lexicon. Lois doesn't deign to sit with the rest of the family.
by Chancellor
Tue Oct 27, 2015 8:06 pm
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Topic: So, how about a less contentious topic...Pit bulls!
Replies: 18
Views: 14685

Re: So, how about a less contentious topic...Pit bulls!

Psst. we THINK he is Plott hound/Labrador mix.....but he lives at Chez Cote so he can be an honorary pit bull.
by Chancellor
Tue Oct 27, 2015 8:05 pm
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Topic: So, how about a less contentious topic...Pit bulls!
Replies: 18
Views: 14685

Re: So, how about a less contentious topic...Pit bulls!

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Here's General Sherman when we got him. He was hours from being PTS because he had mange.

And here he is now...the goober sleeps like this:

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by Chancellor
Tue Oct 27, 2015 7:28 pm
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Topic: What changed? USA and guns
Replies: 38
Views: 24912

Re: What changed? USA and guns

I think the answer to America's "Gun Problem" is some combination of stricter laws and better access to mental health counseling. Maybe more anger management for everyone. 9/11 was carried out without a single gun. Bad people will do bad however they can do it. Maybe America the Free is TO...
by Chancellor
Tue Oct 27, 2015 7:25 pm
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Topic: Fashion faux pas, or how I realized that I am dressed like a pirate...
Replies: 9
Views: 9160

Re: Fashion faux pas, or how I realized that I am dressed like a pirate...

Just tell everyone it IS dress like a pirate day and where is their pirate costume...
by Chancellor
Tue Oct 27, 2015 6:41 pm
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Topic: So, how about a less contentious topic...Pit bulls!
Replies: 18
Views: 14685

Re: So, how about a less contentious topic...Pit bulls!

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And here is a real oldie.
by Chancellor
Tue Oct 27, 2015 6:38 pm
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Topic: What changed? USA and guns
Replies: 38
Views: 24912

Re: What changed? USA and guns

And a few days ago, a women drove a car into a crowd of people at a homecoming parade, killing 4 people and injuring 47 others. One of those that was killed was a 2 year old. Eleven of the injured were 13 years old or younger. It appears intentional on the drivers part. It has been on the news, but...
by Chancellor
Tue Oct 27, 2015 6:33 pm
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Topic: So, how about a less contentious topic...Pit bulls!
Replies: 18
Views: 14685

So, how about a less contentious topic...Pit bulls!

This was taken 4 years ago. GoldRuler (now DollarHorse) and her husband came over for dinner on Christmas with their two dogs.
The two dogs in the front have now passed over the Rainbow Bridge (Aurora on the left and Clark on the right).
I was feeling nostalgic today.
by Chancellor
Tue Oct 27, 2015 6:28 pm
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Topic: nothing to see here, move along
Replies: 48
Views: 33341

Re: nothing to see here, move along

Okay...enough on this.
No content from UDBB is to be posted here at DDBB. Whether it was legal or not to take stuff down from UDBB is not for the armchair lawyers and as far as I can see, no laws have been broken here.
by Chancellor
Tue Oct 27, 2015 4:42 pm
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Topic: nothing to see here, move along
Replies: 48
Views: 33341

Re: nothing to see here, move along

Who would have thought that a picture of a young girl on a cow would have started a thread like this?
by Chancellor
Tue Oct 27, 2015 3:02 pm
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Topic: The good guy with a gun
Replies: 52
Views: 31372

Re: The good guy with a gun

I *do* believe in lowering risk when I can. Where's the gun 'seatbelt'? You must not drive your car then either. IMO, tons of risk there from other drivers... sober, drunk, under the influence of legal and illegal drugs... even drivers that are in a rush and think they are more important than you a...
by Chancellor
Tue Oct 27, 2015 1:26 pm
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Topic: nothing to see here, move along
Replies: 48
Views: 33341

Re: nothing to see here, move along

kande50 wrote:
Maple wrote:I don't understand the bizarre paranoia and the -quite frankly- overblown sense of importance some of you place on your past writings on UDBB.


If you can't be important at least pretend that you are. :-)


Damn, where is that like button?
by Chancellor
Tue Oct 27, 2015 1:24 pm
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Topic: nothing to see here, move along
Replies: 48
Views: 33341

Re: nothing to see here, move along

Maple, I couldn't have said it better myself!

Sadly, I am forced to take threats about litigation seriously and therefore cannot host any content from UDBB here.
So, Digihorse, Candian Trotter et al, you have no worry about that happening here.
by Chancellor
Mon Oct 26, 2015 5:06 pm
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Topic: I'm in!
Replies: 128
Views: 85066

Re: I'm in!

fergusnc wrote:Hey gang!
So glad that when all the dust is finally settled and we are unpacked, I still have a place to share the "fixer upper farm" photos! Thanks Chancellor!



And pit bull photos I hope??
by Chancellor
Mon Oct 26, 2015 5:05 pm
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Topic: The good guy with a gun
Replies: 52
Views: 31372

Re: The good guy with a gun

More false analogies. There are overwhelming statistics that prove that because of the huge numbers of auto accidents, not buckling up can be very dangerous. Same thing with helmets. We know that many, many people fall from their horses and riding without a helmet is practically inviting a TBI if y...
by Chancellor
Mon Oct 26, 2015 4:40 pm
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Topic: The good guy with a gun
Replies: 52
Views: 31372

Re: The good guy with a gun

I'm saying that people believing their lives are in enough danger that they arm themselves when out and about their daily activities is of great concern to me, as that kind of paranoia isn't a sign of a composed and healthy mind. It puts me and those I care about in danger through no fault of our o...
by Chancellor
Mon Oct 26, 2015 4:02 pm
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Topic: The good guy with a gun
Replies: 52
Views: 31372

Re: The good guy with a gun

People like WMW appear to be paranoid that their lives are going to be threatened at any given moment, so they must be armed as they stroll through the Piggly Wiggly. What a way to go through life. :( I do have to say, if that is the way she chooses to go through life, of what concern is it to you?...
by Chancellor
Mon Oct 26, 2015 3:00 pm
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Topic: The good guy with a gun
Replies: 52
Views: 31372

Re: The good guy with a gun

People like WMW appear to be paranoid that their lives are going to be threatened at any given moment, so they must be armed as they stroll through the Piggly Wiggly. What a way to go through life. :( Or perhaps WMW considers herself a "boy scout" and is always prepared. One never knows. ...
by Chancellor
Mon Oct 26, 2015 2:02 pm
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Topic: In honor of Halloween, a thread for all things spooky
Replies: 16
Views: 13337

Re: In honor of Halloween, a thread for all things spooky

Prior to being married to KounterKanter, I dated a man named Shawn. He was a sweet sweet man until he drank alcohol. Then all bets were off. I broke up with him but we stayed friendly. I was at work one day and he called me. Interestingly, KounterKanter and I had had a big fight the night before and...
by Chancellor
Sun Oct 25, 2015 4:15 pm
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Topic: Need to place my mare
Replies: 20
Views: 16783

Re: Need to place my mare

Jean, If there is anything we can do, let us know.
by Chancellor
Sat Oct 24, 2015 4:17 pm
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Topic: Do any of you make your own pizza dough?
Replies: 20
Views: 16364

Re: Do any of you make your own pizza dough?

I am a pizza snob. I make my own crust and sauce. I use 00 flour for the crust. I make it one day and put it in the refrigerator overnight. I bring it out the next day and let it sit on the counter a couple of hours. I put it on a pizza stone to bake. I have a picture of it, but have no idea how to...
by Chancellor
Sat Oct 24, 2015 4:17 pm
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Topic: Need to place my mare
Replies: 20
Views: 16783

Re: Need to place my mare

Jean is in southeast Massachusetts. I can help provide trailering in the Northeast.
by Chancellor
Sat Oct 24, 2015 2:40 pm
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Topic: Do any of you make your own pizza dough?
Replies: 20
Views: 16364

Re: Do any of you make your own pizza dough?

It also helps to add extra gluten (if you don't want to wait over night).
by Chancellor
Fri Oct 23, 2015 1:29 pm
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Topic: You have to laugh at dementia.
Replies: 23
Views: 17048

Re: You have to laugh at dementia.

My grandfather used to call my dad to get a ride back to the base (he was in the army). I guess the "funny" part is that my grandfather was in the army well before my dad was born! Unfortunately, he would sometimes call my dad at 2 in the morning to get a ride back to the base. Poor dad......
by Chancellor
Fri Oct 23, 2015 12:59 pm
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Topic: The good guy with a gun
Replies: 52
Views: 31372

Re: The good guy with a gun

there is no 'good guy with a gun', a civilian with a gun who plans to shoot other civilians is either a vigilante, terrorist or a murderer. Nothing more. What about a civilian who doesn't plan to do so? One whose home has been invaded and is shooting the invader? What about that person? I don't own...
by Chancellor
Fri Oct 23, 2015 12:35 pm
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Topic: A lesson pony
Replies: 35
Views: 22709

Re: A lesson pony

What a lovely tribute Chisamba!
by Chancellor
Fri Oct 23, 2015 10:21 am
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Topic: nothing to see here, move along
Replies: 48
Views: 33341

Re: my personal favorite critique

happy? Not at all.... I enjoyed the picture, I thought it was cute and it brought back memories of the cows I rode as a child. My favourite was Bossy the Jersey cow. There was no need to take the picture down... it's legally yours. All you had to do was post the link to the UDBB thread underneath i...
by Chancellor
Wed Oct 21, 2015 7:01 pm
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Topic: nothing to see here, move along
Replies: 48
Views: 33341

Re: my personal favorite critique

Let me re-phrase. Go ahead and post anything that YOU said here. But other people, please don't.
This IS amusing and I'm fine with posting it just so long as you understand why I removed a certain person's posts from it.
by Chancellor
Wed Oct 21, 2015 4:39 pm
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Topic: Kringle exchange?
Replies: 43
Views: 26475

Re: Kringle exchange?

Snork wrote:Ok guys, i think i have everything set up and ready. I'm going to start a new topic with the instructions of how to sign up, deadlines etc etc etc.

When you do that Snork, I can make it a sticky for you.
by Chancellor
Wed Oct 21, 2015 3:37 pm
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Topic: Home? and what was your first post?
Replies: 45
Views: 26761

Re: Home? and what was your first post?

Don Giovanni, I hope we can have that kind of community here as well. I have met many friends on UDBB and "met" some friends that I know only online. I am grateful for both of those kinds of friends which is why I started this board. In the hopes of finding that kind of community again. An...
by Chancellor
Wed Oct 21, 2015 2:25 pm
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Topic: nothing to see here, move along
Replies: 48
Views: 33341

Re: my personal favorite UDBB thread

I edited your post Chisamba because you quoted Zonderpaard who has told me that NONE of her content can be shown here. So I removed it. Although this post is quite funny, please do not take anything off UDBB and post here. Lawsuits are being thrown around by various people and really I don't have ti...
by Chancellor
Wed Oct 21, 2015 2:10 pm
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Topic: Anyone heard of Dundulk Sporthorses?
Replies: 1
Views: 3242

Anyone heard of Dundulk Sporthorses?

Has anyone done business with them? Know someone who has done business with them? They have a couple horses that are mighty interesting to me but kind of far away.
by Chancellor
Wed Oct 21, 2015 12:55 pm
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Topic: October 21, 2015~ anyone see Marty McFly arrive yet?
Replies: 3
Views: 4401

Re: October 21, 2015~ anyone see Marty McFly arrive yet?

Its been on the news today. I always found it funny that they thought pay phones would still be around.
by Chancellor
Tue Oct 20, 2015 2:32 pm
Forum: The Menagerie
Topic: Separation anxiety in dog
Replies: 25
Views: 22338

Re: Separation anxiety in dog

The gentle leader collars work on the "calming" acupressure point on the nose. Although, I sincerely doubt those are meant to be left on without supervision. You might try a little sedative to help get through some of the separation anxiety. Eventually he may learn that you WILL come back....
by Chancellor
Mon Oct 19, 2015 5:18 pm
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Topic: My coworkers today, Imagine the outrage
Replies: 8
Views: 8694

Re: My coworkers today, Imagine the outrage

The cat is snoring so loudly he woke up Sherman (the black dog)
by Chancellor
Mon Oct 19, 2015 4:01 pm
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Topic: My coworkers today, Imagine the outrage
Replies: 8
Views: 8694

My coworkers today, Imagine the outrage

Sleeping on the job today!
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by Chancellor
Mon Oct 19, 2015 2:41 pm
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Topic: Candy Crush - What level are you on?
Replies: 32
Views: 22082

Re: Candy Crush - What level are you on?

Omgosh ME TOO!! :lol: I don't like that you have to wait so long for your new lives. (I guess that's the point, hoping you will purchase some). So far, Candy Crush Soda doesn't have the 3 day waits for new lives (level 250'ish) which is something I do like. Still have to wait like 30 minutes but wa...
by Chancellor
Mon Oct 19, 2015 2:26 pm
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Topic: Can we please get...
Replies: 18
Views: 16628

Re: Can we please get...

Helygen,
I am a programmer by trade so know tons about html etc. I am still trying to adjust to the PHP thing since I am a windows programmer in real life. While I wrote PHP years ago, I haven't in a very long time....And then there is the little matter of time.

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