Major Mod Moment

[MHM]

As I was trying to catch up on the PH thread, it suddenly went poof.

So I have to think that at this moment, some poor Moderator is slogging through 300+ posts, trying to edit out the offensive and insulting comments, which must be a daunting task.

So thanks again to the Mods who try to keep this BB somewhat civilized. :cool:

[goeslikestink]

to the good guys that monitor the bb - have a chill pill and a glass of whatever
cant say on me as to far away lol haha thats how you save money you knows lol

[BasqueMom]

I had made it up to page 11 and had to answer the phone....drat--it was gone! Well,
off to find the issue of PH mentioned to find the pictures of the poor bleeding, sweating
jumping horses....

[lcw579]

Yes, the mods do a great job - but this time they could have waited just a bit longer, so I could catch up! I missed all the "fun" yesterday and it was "poofed" just as I was starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel today. :lol:

[monstrpony]

There was light at the end of the tunnel?

The Mods do a wonderful job always, and I don't envy them doing the needful on that particular one ...

[MHM]

There was light at the end of the tunnel?



Right?? :lol:

[Adamantane]

That'll teach me to go ride:D

[Dispatcher]

There was no light. It was ugly on both sides

[dawglover]

And POOF...it was gone.

Dang, I hate when that happens.

Dirty work being a Mod, but someone has to do it.

[lcw579]

There was light at the end of the tunnel?




Well, I was almost to the end ..... I think...... :lol::lol::lol:

[Pony Person]

I feel ashamed for showering today. It was there before, but when I came out of the bathroom, POOF!:no:


The stick art was saved! It was immediately cross-posted on the stick art thread.:yes:

[Eventer55]

AKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK. . . The circus left town, now what?

[Huntertwo]

What was the PH thread? Missed it.

Never mind - know which one it was. :)

[oldenmare]

Too bad - was an excellent example of someone not allowing herself to become confused by the actual facts....

[JSwan]

As I was trying to catch up on the PH thread, it suddenly went poof.



It did?

Probably a good thing.

Glad the stick art was saved though.

Poor mods.

[AppendixQHLover]

that is what I get for actually having to w-o-r-k today!

[Mara]

And POOF...it was gone.

Dang, I hate when that happens.

Dirty work being a Mod, but someone has to do it.

Didn't you know?? The pay is GREAT!!!!:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

[oldenmare]

Jswan

Its okay - I know you miss that sensation of being avidly pursued, but there will be other threads she can chase after you on..... :lol:

OM

[DairyQueen2049]

But I never got to order my tin foil helmet liner.......:no:

POOF!!!

I wonder if it hurts to be POOFed. :eek::eek:

I hope I never find out.

And I still want to know how trainers teach their students to fall off. I was taight years ago to HOLD ON to the rein, kick off the stirrups, curl into a tight ball and hope to land on my toosh. (My largest asset, as it were, is, were.)

[Bluey]

I don't know what happened after I left this morning, but it was headed for the can, for what I saw.

I agree, the moderators are great at doing what they need to do.:cool:

[Frank B]

There was light at the end of the tunnel?

It was the on-coming train...

[TheHorseProblem]

But I never got to order my tin foil helmet liner.......:no:

POOF!!!

I wonder if it hurts to be POOFed. :eek::eek:




FORGET THE POOF!!!!!!

[Montanas_Girl]

I was *thisclose* to being finished. I was on pg. 16, and when I clicked on 17, *poof*, no more thread. Sigh. It was entertaining, though.

[RAyers]

I know. This is a travesty. I lost any dating potential amongst my ilk.

[DairyQueen2049]

Your ilk and the junior ilk are all partying like its 1999 in the * thread.:yes:

However, JSwan, I do not think your stalker is there.:winkgrin:

[arabhorse2]

I know. This is a travesty. I lost any dating potential amongst my ilk.

Naw, your ilk is still here. However, it looks like the non-ilk have vanished.

I just wanted my honorary Knight of the Ilk tinfoil helmet. I has a sad....

[Kaleigh007]

You people are just unbelievable. Just can't resist to keep it going and waste bandwidth on it no less. :no: Take a deep breath and let it go before the mods have to come on and chastise you all like little children. jeez :no:

[arabhorse2]

Kaleigh, I thought you were taking your marbles and leaving, 'cause we're all such meanie doodie heads.

Why'ya still here then? Nobody's keeping you here against your will, y'know.

We're having fun. Sorry that squashes your sour grapes.

[Guin]

And I still want to know how trainers teach their students to fall off. I was taight years ago to HOLD ON to the rein, kick off the stirrups, curl into a tight ball and hope to land on my toosh. (My largest asset, as it were, is, were.)

Here in the frozen north, my dd's fabulouso trainer takes the kids outside to the snow-filled ring, chases the ponies, and yells "BAIL"! They have a BLAST - she teaches them to kick their feet out of their stirrups, throw the reins away, and get both legs over the SAME side of the horse. :D

[Jumphigh83]

Hey if you just want to make fun of people and trash their opinions why not join us over at Diva where there are no "mods" to run to when the fire gets too hot? Just a thought. Enjoy your saucers of milk "ladies". See you in homeroom!:no::(

[Pony Person]

We're not being mean- you're just sissies! *blows raspberry*:p

[thatmoody]

My dad dug up a big sand pit, and as he told me to ride over it, he'd tell me to bail, and I would. I guess I just didn't know enough to hold on. :D

[Jumphigh83]

:rolleyes:

[JSwan]

Here in the frozen north, my dd's fabulouso trainer takes the kids outside to the snow-filled ring, chases the ponies, and yells "BAIL"! They have a BLAST - she teaches them to kick their feet out of their stirrups, throw the reins away, and get both legs over the SAME side of the horse. :D

Well, here in the sultry south, we don't do such things. Our hair might frizz.

We just get a case of the vapors and go splat.



seriously - when I was a kid we just practiced it like a Simon Says type of exercise. I don't know how it's taught nowadays or even if what I was taught is "correct".

[arabhorse2]

We just get a case of the vapors and go splat.

Is that what the heck happened to me last weekend?

Sounds much better than the horse spooked right, and I stayed to the left where the saddle used to be! :lol:

[JSwan]

Is that what the heck happened to me last weekend?



Well, it depends. Was your brow glistening? If your brow was glistening then yes, you did it "southern style". :lol: Southern ladies don't sweat, ya know. We glisten.

I've had that happen too. But unlike cartoon characters I don't hover in midair.

[arabhorse2]

Ladies glisten and glow only! To do otherwise would be far too tacky and unfeminine! :eek:

Perhaps it was the rustling of my crinoline that upset my fine steed? But a lady can't go out only half dressed!

[JulieD]

Since the thread reappeared in "disguise", I want to take this opportunity to thank the people who sent me pm's/emails to voice their support and agreement. Clearly they were right to avoid this rabid pack who continue the ongoing mocking and grade school behavior here on thread number 2 disguised as Three cheers for the Moderators. Now kleenex for all of you to wipe off the brown spots left frm sucking up to the mods. FYI... the horse in the picture of the rotational fall was not unharmed, he actually broke his jaw,had to be wired and had to be fed thru a tube for a few months. How do I know this? One of the pms was from a jump judge who was there. Jingle, jingle! Now you know the rest of the story!

[Adamantane]

Ladies glisten and glow only! To do otherwise would be far too tacky and unfeminine! :eek:

Perhaps it was the rustling of my crinoline that upset my fine steed? But a lady can't go out only half dressed!

Why do I suddenly feel like a complete alien here? This noon I was sweating like a pig, salt ran into my eyes and burned them, and afterward felt a crust of barn dirt coating my face. Won't even mention the funky aroma from my t-shirt.

[Ghazzu]

Here in the frozen north, my dd's fabulouso trainer takes the kids outside to the snow-filled ring, chases the ponies, and yells "BAIL"! They have a BLAST - she teaches them to kick their feet out of their stirrups, throw the reins away, and get both legs over the SAME side of the horse. :D

I *love* it! :D

[Ghazzu]

You people are just unbelievable. Just can't resist to keep it going and waste bandwidth on it no less. :no: Take a deep breath and let it go before the mods have to come on and chastise you all like little children. jeez :no:

Go away. (http://www.intriguing.com/mp/_sounds/hg/taunt.wav)

[Ghazzu]

Why do I suddenly feel like a complete alien here? This noon I was sweating like a pig, salt ran into my eyes and burned them, and afterward felt a crust of barn dirt coating my face. Won't even mention the funky aroma from my t-shirt.

Pigs don't sweat. (minimally, yes, but way less than humans)
No doubt you were sweating like a ****event horse.

[TheHorseProblem]

Here in the frozen north, my dd's fabulouso trainer takes the kids outside to the snow-filled ring, chases the ponies, and yells "BAIL"! They have a BLAST - she teaches them to kick their feet out of their stirrups, throw the reins away, and get both legs over the SAME side of the horse. :D

I think I just figured out my problem--I've been riding HORSES! Falling off PONIES is actually fun!!!

[kookicat]

What did I miss now? I swear, my job keeps me away from all of the fun.

[Adamantane]

Since the thread reappeared in "disguise", I want to take this opportunity to thank the people who sent me pm's/emails to voice their support and agreement. Clearly they were right to avoid this rabid pack who continue the ongoing mocking and grade school behavior here on thread number 2 disguised as Three cheers for the Moderators. Now kleenex for all of you to wipe off the brown spots left frm sucking up to the mods. FYI... the horse in the picture of the rotational fall was not unharmed, he actually broke his jaw,had to be wired and had to be fed thru a tube for a few months. How do I know this? One of the pms was from a jump judge who was there. Jingle, jingle! Now you know the rest of the story!

I would think that you would be one of the most ardent supporters of the current moderators. In former times, I think we all know what would have happened, at least based on what I've been told happened while I was off getting dirty and stinky this morning.

Thanks to them, we are still able to hear from you. I hope you appreciate the privilege, as well as the fact that at least some of us appreciate the mods' willingness to provide maximum latitude.

You make an interesting point here which in a more collegial context might be heard with greater thoughtfulness and consideration than even now it might be.

Stick to facts, supported/supportable opinions/speculations and the odd quip or wisecrack, and you will find that even the most unpopular opinions you might express will be civilly received by most.

[Adamantane]

Pigs don't sweat. (minimally, yes, but way less than humans)
No doubt you were sweating like a ****event horse.

COTH is a tough audience. :yes: Leave it to one of our resident vets to point out the factual error of an ancient and honorable cliche. (My apologies to the porcine universe. Other than for that vile tempered sow who tried to bite my fingers when I ignored the warning sign during a 3rd grade field trip to the Ag campus in St. Paul and stuck them through the wire, I have always had great admiration for the graciousness of pigs.)

At least I didn't splatter my stall when returned to it afterward, like the distinguished Arabian gentleman I was riding did.:lol: (Fool that I am, I refreshed his water bucket so he could do it again later.)

[MHM]

Just to make one thing perfectly clear, I started this thread to express appreciation for the Moderators here, who do a difficult job quite well, in my opinion.

There was no "disguise" or subterfuge involved. Period.

[JSwan]

COTH is a tough audience.
At least I didn't splatter my stall when returned to it afterward, like the distinguished Arabian gentleman I was riding did.:lol:


I'll even be tougher! :) My pigs don't stink. They smell like maple syrup.

It's a little disconcerting, actually. Guess they're pre-seasoning themselves!:lol:

But they spatter in their stall just like your Arabian gentleman. Boys will be boys. ;)

[Adamantane]

I'll even be tougher! :) My pigs don't stink. They smell like maple syrup. It's a little disconcerting, actually. Guess they're pre-seasoning themselves!:lol:

Self-cured bacon on the hoof?

Ghazzu, little help here please: I believe there is a human metabolic disorder characterized by "maple syrup" urine in youngsters. Maybe in pigs, too. What do you think? (And where is deltawave when we need her?)

But they spatter in their stall just like your Arabian gentleman. Boys will be boys. ;)

Why do they always wait? Mares and geldings, both. (Probably stallions, too, but having no death wish I never deal with stallions.:no:) You'd think that while having a little salad in the grass before going back into the stall, they'd just relax and let it flow.

Really strange. When in need rather than wait, this human just finds a bush. One of the few remaining privileges of being male.:yes:

[foundationmare]

Adamantane,

Can't resist commenting on your comment! Yes, there is a Maple Syrup Disease that is common in the Amish/Mennonite population. It is lethal. I've become rusty on the details but I had some experience with a family that lost an infant whose birth I attended, and who had buried another previous to that. It is a metabolic disorder that is inconsistent with life.

[MHM]

Adamantane,

Can't resist commenting on your comment! Yes, there is a Maple Syrup Disease that is common in the Amish/Mennonite population. It is lethal. It is a metabolic disorder that is inconsistent with life.

Is it genetic? Or related to something in their lifestyle?

Sounds awful. :(

[Adamantane]

Adamantane,

Can't resist commenting on your comment! Yes, there is a Maple Syrup Disease that is common in the Amish/Mennonite population. It is lethal. I've become rusty on the details but I had some experience with a family that lost an infant whose birth I attended, and who had buried another previous to that. It is a metabolic disorder that is inconsistent with life.

Thank you for your comment, Foundationmare.

My best friend some years ago was concerned about this when his first child was born. Apparently it was a false alarm -- maybe some early developmental artifact that resolved quickly -- but he was beside himself and with good reason leaving the gate. At last report the kid was healthy and pubescent.

Metabolic disorders probably are species specific, but I am not knowledgeable in that area of science, much less human or veterinary medicine. Seems to me that if one species can jump the tracks biochemically another might also do so.

[Adamantane]

Is it genetic? Or related to something in their lifestyle?

Sounds awful. :(

Purely genetic, based on the last information I have.

[Guin]

Go away. (http://www.intriguing.com/mp/_sounds/hg/taunt.wav)


HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!! May I repeat that in JulieD's general direction?

[seeuatx]

Yes, it is genetic. It is seen more commonly in the strict Amish and Mennonite communities due to the fairly small gene pool to chose from. Similar in that sense to the prevalence of Hemophilia amongst European royalty into the 20th century. A cousin of my mother's is Dr. Holmes Morton, who runs a clinic in Lancaster and is involved in the research and treatment of that horrible disease.

http://www.clinicforspecialchildren.org/CSC/Home.html

They do a quilt auction to raise funds for the clinic every year, and is a good cause, so check them out. :yes:

Now back to your regularly scheduled programming ;)

[MHM]

Thanks for the medical details.

You never know what you might learn on this BB. :lol:

[equinelaw]

about Mods and their ilk. . . .

[Adamantane]

about Mods and their ilk. . . .

Ilk again. Sheesh!

(Expected so much better from you, Equinelaw.):winkgrin:

[Antaeus]

Thanks for the medical details.

You never know what you might learn on this BB. :lol:

Ditto this! I'm relatively new to the world of BBs, and although I only go to horse related ones, I'm amazed at the variety of topics, information, and opinions I encounter on a daily basis. Educational AND entertaining!

[Pony Person]

One day at the Ilk Lodge...

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Ilk leader: OK, Ilk and Junior Ilk! There is a trainwreck on CoTH in progress- We must disturb the peace by arguing with the troll by using facts. Are you ready?!
Ilk: Yeah!
Junior Ilk: But I didn't finish my Junior Mints...

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[JSwan]

T]
Metabolic disorders probably are species specific, but I am not knowledgeable in that area of science, much less human or veterinary medicine. Seems to me that if one species can jump the tracks biochemically another might also do so.


What a horrible disease!

But I can assure you that my pigs are not religious, and their gene pool doesn't resemble a West Virginia family tree (no branches).

They're just not fed grain.

But they'll eat pretty much anything else so I'd watch my fingers if I were you!

:lol:

[equinelaw]

Ilk again. Sheesh!

(Expected so much better from you, Equinelaw.):winkgrin:

I just said ILK. I was followed by a stick art master piece and that's OK?:winkgrin: Perhaps we are not sure what ilk YOU are?

[arktos19]

How does that saying go? Horses sweat, men perspire, and ladies glow?

Well, by the time the dressssaaaaagggge trainer was done with us this evening, we were both glowing like race horses!!!

I was nearly ilk!

[Adamantane]

Just just aid ILK. I was followed by a stick art master piece and that's OK?:winkgrin: Perhaps we are not sure what ilk YOU are?

Stick art is impressive. Not necessarily something that helps get me over a crossrail, but an artform all its own. One that I can't do.

Hey, just trying to get late dinner ready in time for GF's return. Not sure about exactly what ilk you might mean, but perhaps it's just as well I don't know.:)

Never can have too many friends.:no: Losing one is always a tragedy.:yes: (Which leads back to the purpose of the thread but may be far too subtle for some posters.)

[Adamantane]

Ditto this! I'm relatively new to the world of BBs, and although I only go to horse related ones, I'm amazed at the variety of topics, information, and opinions I encounter on a daily basis. Educational AND entertaining!

There are no limits. In 1984 I encountered my subsequent best friend (until his very premature death in 2003) on a pre-internet BB/message board. My ex and I helped arrange his wedding a few years after.

No telling what opportunities lie ahead for you.

[JulieD]

If indeed the mods were doing their jobs well, this thread would have been pulled. This is all horse related how??? How is that for polite?

[Adamantane]

If indeed the mods were doing their jobs well, this thread would have been pulled. This is all horse related how??? How is that for polite?

Do you have a death wish?

[JulieD]

No, not at all. Just not going to take any crap from a bunch of clucking old hens and was just pointing out the obvious that this is in no way horse related. Kick on! There now it is horse related.

[Adamantane]

No, not at all. Just not going to take any crap from a bunch of clucking old hens and was just pointing out the obvious that this is in no way horse related. Kick on! There now it is horse related.

No old hen here. :no:

[Beezer]

Eh, the masterpiece of stick art, much of it in the shape of horses, made it horse related. And the only one I see kicking around here is a mule. Need a mirror?

Pony Person, that is just freakin awesome. Our own little Ilk Lodge, right here at COTH. I may just shed a little tear.

[Pony Person]

No, not at all. Just not going to take any crap from a bunch of clucking old hens and was just pointing out the obvious that this is in no way horse related. Kick on! There now it is horse related.
Saying "Kick on!" makes it horse related?:confused:

BTW: I'm hardly an "old hen". Kook.:rolleyes:

[Pony Person]

Eh, the masterpiece of stick art, much of it in the shape of horses, made it horse related. And the only one I see kicking around here is a mule. Need a mirror?

Pony Person, that is just freakin awesome. Our own little Ilk Lodge, right here at COTH. I may just shed a little tear.
Thank you.:)

[JSwan]

BTW: I'm hardly an "old hen".


Yes, you're more like a whippersnapper, right?

[Pony Person]

Yes, you're more like a whippersnapper, right?
That's my middle name! Pony Whippersnapper Person!:lol:

[oldenmare]

Actually, my hens (out in the coop for the night) have more sense and brains than some who post here.......

and I'm hardly old - although old enough to know a troll by its stench.

[Ghazzu]

No, not at all. Just not going to take any crap from a bunch of clucking old hens and was just pointing out the obvious that this is in no way horse related. Kick on! There now it is horse related.


Begone, before someone drops a horse on you!

[equinelaw]

Begone, before someone drops a horse on you!

Can't top that. Unless maybe a stick art of it:winkgrin:

[oldenmare]

Ghazzu:

Why would you EVER punish a horse like that???

Now, dropping a cow onto a troll, that I could see.......:winkgrin:

OM

[TBMaggie]

Munch, Munch...pass the junior mints please. This is very horsey-fully intertaining!:lol:

HSA especially:lol::lol:

[DairyQueen2049]

One day at the Ilk Lodge...

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Ilk leader: OK, Ilk and Junior Ilk! There is a trainwreck on CoTH in progress- We must disturb the peace by arguing with the troll by using facts. Are you ready?!
Ilk: Yeah!
Junior Ilk: But I didn't finish my Junior Mints...

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Oooo I went to ride and come back to Ilk, Ilk Elk, Junior Ilk with Junior Mints! Woot!!!

And of course this is horse related - I asked about falling off and learned how to practice it, on ponies, in the snow.

Then once again I learned something I had never heard of. Feeding piggies goats milk and maple syrup, heard of that, but learned of the genetic disorder.

[Moderator 1]

We'll have the PH thread back up after we review it. You're welcome. ;)

Time to close this one to keep it horse-related.

Thanks!
Mod 1