Is there an Oregon clique?? Northwest clique??? [Archive]

Nirvana

Oct. 24, 2001, 03:38 PM

I must admit, every day I sign onto the bb and read about all you east coasters meeting at shows, having fun, wearing your COTH caps...makes me a little jealous! I think I come from the wrong part of the country!!!! (I have tried telling my parents this for years, to no avail). Is there a clique for those of us from that rainy region known as the Northwest? I'm here for college, and I just got a horse training job in Wilsonville (yaaaaaaaaaayyyyyy!) so I was wondering if anyone here is from that area and wants to band together to give those east coasters a run for their $$$! And, yes, I know I should have gone east for college, but it was too far for an 18 yr old from the smallest school in the smallest town...lol....Anyway, Rainlovers UNITE!!!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

Nirvana

Oct. 24, 2001, 03:38 PM

Bumpkin

Oct. 24, 2001, 03:45 PM

Leap of Faith have you tried the search or looked at where people are from. /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

If you look at the bottom you will see many people on here are from Oregon and Washington and even British Columbia.

Moi, Jair, Hoopoe, Lisi,and more that I all of the sudden have gone blank on /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif my apologies to those I have not listed!!

Nirvana

Oct. 24, 2001, 03:47 PM

Sorry....I'm still kinda new here and am working out the bells and whistles of COTH. I was just trying to be friendly and get involved in the horse community in the Northwest since I don't know many people here. I'm sorry if I violated BB netiquette by not doing a search for everyone.

Bumpkin

Oct. 24, 2001, 03:50 PM

Not out of place at all dear!!

I am just olde and anal about using the search engine, haha /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

No car!!!

I had to go to college in Oregon with no car.
It was awful.
Atleast you have a horse to ride.

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Dublin is from Oregon and now lives in CA
she is an unofficial PNW member. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[This message was edited by Bumpkin on Oct. 24, 2001 at 07:00 PM.]

Red

Oct. 24, 2001, 04:21 PM

I need some people to play with down here in Los Angeles!!!!!!!!!!!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

lilblackhorse

Oct. 24, 2001, 04:29 PM

I am from Oregon-will have to change my profile to show it....aimee

dublin

Oct. 24, 2001, 04:46 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Dublin is from Oregon and now lives in CA
she is an unofficial PNW member <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

You can take the girl out of Oregon, but you can't take the Oregonian out of the girl.... /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Of course, since about half of my show career was spent up in Washington, guess I'm an honorary Washingtonian as well.

"Of course, that's just my opinion. I could be wrong." - Dennis Miller
UCLA football RULES....Undefeated and #3 in the nation, baby!!

Beezer

Oct. 24, 2001, 04:51 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by redddpony:
I need some people to play with down here in Los Angeles!!!!!!!!!!!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Welcome, redddpony! There are several folks here from SoCal ... several right in or very near LA "proper." The sillier the thread, the more of us who'll be on it! /infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

That Dublin and Bumpky ... they travel in several cliques. /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif The West Coast, the California, the Northwest. But they are a lot of fun so everyone likes for them to play in THEIR clique! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

****Bulletin Board Goddess****

LittleWitch

Oct. 24, 2001, 04:54 PM

I am in the Seattle area.

I am so ready for winter. I have my waterproof riding coat, waterproof chaps, waterproof saddle cover, waterproof helmet cover and I just re-waterproofed my paddock boots. I am still in search of the perfect waterproof warm hat (for when I am not riding, of course) and waterproof gloves.

I love the rain /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

kissy

Oct. 24, 2001, 04:58 PM

Hey, i'm from seattle!! (well i'm in Boston now for school . . . ) but i count as a Northwester still i think. ya, it was always annoying how few NW'ers there seemed to be. We should all meet at some show, (although i don't get to show around there till of course next summer when icome home). who are you working for in OR and what school?
the other day i opened a picture (posted by bumkin- that one about the bits), and i was like OMG, i know someone in that pic. and i looked and u r from seattle! lol, i used to shop at the gift horse etc! (I think i actually talked to u on towerheads once? and u rode w/ my trainers at some point? or something?). neways ya, i'm from there. count me in on the clique! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif (and there are acouple others out there, like jellybean (canada) etc.)

Nirvana

Oct. 24, 2001, 05:38 PM

Bumpkin- glad to see I'm not out of line...:-) And, guess what?? Now that I got the horse job, my parents are getting me a car...the deal is that they will get me a barn car....something cheap on gas and insurance for this year...next fall I'll be in London, so we're selling the car...then when I come back, they will get me my gradueation present car...when I graduated hs, I was promised a new car, but I couldn't afford insurace then on a sportscar...which I really want (I know, spoiled...) but now I need a car and I don't want to buy a super-nice car and then drive it all the way home to CA while I'm in London, so this plan will work great....my dad's such a sweetie! As far as who I am working for, her name is Jen Harris (yes, I am ItsASecret from a few weeks ago lol, my first alter!!!) She runs a very nice A-circuit barn that is literally next door to Whip and Spur, Ruch Fellers' place. I'm going riding there on Saturday!!! I can't wait ti get back into the show ring...Jen has a few sale horses that will need to be shown and sold...I'm soooo excited....last year really stunk without horses and without a car....thank god for my boyfriend (who doesn't ride but has a car!!! LOL!) Oh, and btw, I don't post on Towerheads, so someone else may have my name...hehe!!!! Yaaaaaaaaayyyyyyy rain lovers...thank God Jen has an indoor...little miss CA isn't used to riding in sleet!!!!!

Landover

Oct. 24, 2001, 05:49 PM

Hey ya'll!
I have a question about oregon!
I am applying to U of Oregon for next year, hopefully I will get in! I want to get out of south florida. Anyways, are there any good places to ride around eugene? or am I gonna be stuck with limited riding during my college years? Any input would be great!

Emily

Red

Oct. 24, 2001, 06:02 PM

The Silliness shall hereupon commence /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
Gotta Represent .. he, he, he !!!! Although I have to admit that I am a former Washingtonian.

Bumpkin

Oct. 24, 2001, 06:59 PM

reddddpony... did you ride up here?

kissy I am sorry I forgot your name. Yes we spoke over on TH. Don't you own the brother to someone very famous? (I won't say the name unless you want me to) /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

Your trainer's mother, JK, use to jump and own Bumpkin's sire!! "Pan Man".
In Oregon.

Beezer you are soooo SWEET!!! Thank you for the compliment.
You can come be my sister, but I won't ride your horse for you, I only like to ride my Elliot.

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kissy

Oct. 24, 2001, 07:50 PM

hey, well actually a girl from my barn (who u talked to also) owns Rox Don, rox dene's brother . . so not me /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif. so ya he's retired at our barn . .

kissy

Oct. 24, 2001, 07:51 PM

I miss the rain out here in MA!!! need some seattle rain!!

Cactuskate

Oct. 24, 2001, 07:55 PM

How do you like that liquid sunshine?

LOF, I was in the Portland area many years ago. When Rich Fellers was still a junior. But lucky you for landing a job in Wilsonville, such a great part of the country.

Though I did abandon the ship "Oregon" in the mid '80's I now live in the very dusty desert. I don't think I can go back to all those clouds anymore.

Landover, are you interested in H/J or dressage? I have a few old contacts that are still very active in Eugene. Now there is a city to love!!! Rivers everywhere. How I miss running water....don't get me started. Anyway, email me if you want some input.

Welcome..... /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

"The older I get, the better I used to be, but who the heck cares!"

Nirvana

Oct. 24, 2001, 08:13 PM

Have you met Rich Fellers before? What's he like? Just curious....after watching his amazing run at Spruce a few years ago, I have always wanted to meet the man...not the prettiest rider, but he's damn effective. It was so funny when I was at Jen's place...I was looking at this arena full of jumps that was literally in the backyard of Jen's place (Future Street Farm for all you curious ones) and asked offhand whose place that was. "Oh, that's Whip and Spur," Jen's barn manager replied. My jaw dropped..."But, didn't I pass Whip and Spur like 10 min before I got to your place?" She smiled, "Yup...it's huge." I guess the great GM is coming to give a clinic at Whip and Spur soon...can't remember when...and hopefully I'll have something to ride in the clinic....wow...the idea of meeting the big boys makes my heart beat really fast....so if I meet Rich Fellers of GM, I'll probably have a stroke...what an impression that would make... /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

dublin

Oct. 24, 2001, 08:43 PM

Hey kissy,

So you train with Shelly? She was just a little kid when I was training with her mom! Small world, huh??

And thanks for the kind thoughts, Beezer....
It's fun being a multiple clique member!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

"Of course, that's just my opinion. I could be wrong." - Dennis Miller
UCLA football RULES....Undefeated and #3 in the nation, baby!!

Bumpkin

Oct. 24, 2001, 08:52 PM

Is indeed at Rich Fellers.
I believe the first weekend of December.
I saw it posted in The Chronicle of The Horse.

Jamie Taylor bought her mare Ruby Begonia from him. Ruby is by "Starman"

This tidbit presented by the Unofficial Starman Museum.

kissy

Oct. 24, 2001, 09:36 PM

Ya i train/trained w/ shelly. my horses r there right now, but hopefully they'll be out in boston soon /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif. Joan is still teachin too, now joans been doin all the lesson mostly, and shelly ridin, managing etc (though she teaches to). Ya, it is such a smalllll world. I can't imagine her as a little kids. strange.
Where do u live? ( i live in bridle trails), what barn u at now? It's so nice to talk to NWer's again!

dublin

Oct. 24, 2001, 10:41 PM

that I took of Shelly in about 1969. I found it looking through a box of old photos! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Bumpkin

Oct. 24, 2001, 10:50 PM

Pretty funny Dublin.

Boy I hawe a shoe box stuffed away someplace full of old photos....hmmmm /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

Nirvana

Oct. 24, 2001, 11:23 PM

thanks so much....that's a great weekend for me! will anyone here be there?

Cactuskate

Oct. 25, 2001, 06:27 AM

So dublin, you don't plan on going anywhere near horses in the NW again do you? OMG Shelley will kill you for that one. /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

"The older I get, the better I used to be, but who the heck cares!"

Bumpkin

Oct. 25, 2001, 07:00 AM

Thats right!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

If Dublin comes up to groom for Elliot, I can see her in some sort of disguise!!

I really want to go down and audit the GM Clinic. I need to find someone to go with first though. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

hoopoe

Oct. 25, 2001, 08:27 AM

...You can take the girl out of Oregon, but you can't take the Oregonian out of the girl....

So she SAYS, then she turns around and cheers on the UCLA TEAM /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

My dear, at least pretend to cheer on the Ducks, Cougars, or Huskies. Go rah rah for the Geoducks if you have the nerve.

You can redeem yourself through penance. Lets see...I say offer to come up and join the "Shave The Elliot" club!

Hoopoe is wondering if she has the nerve to ask new employer for time off for GM clinic. Ya Think??? Naahhhhh /infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

We here in the far reaches of civilization are licking our lips and fingers in happy anticipation of our first "Krispy Kream" franchise.

LOF have your discovered Rose's Deli yet?

Hoopoe always wears her hat at events, ya just gotta go to the right ones ;D

Bumpkin

Oct. 25, 2001, 08:37 AM

hehe Not the Krispy Kremes, after that calendar yesterday, I don't know.
Elliot would not like me riding him after eating those.

Yes Dublin, come up to help shave Elliot!!
I have only been putting it off for weeks now.

Hoopoe graciously offered to help me, and what happens!!??
Suburban dies of battery failure, jump in extra car, out of gas and expired tabs.
Waited for two hours for Mr Bumpkin to show up only to pass Hoopoe getting onto the highway as I am exiting!!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif

She is looking for a Suburban not a Miata. haha /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

So that lucky Elliot missed out on a clipping yet another day. /infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

Poor Hoopoe!!! I owe her a lunch at the CC for her patience. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Cactuskate

Oct. 25, 2001, 08:39 AM

hoopoe, you may need a translator on that Geoduck line. Were you referring to "gooeyducks"? as in those clam things? Or has good ol' Oregon, my alma mater, come up with another team to cheer?

Can you really get behind the Fighting Ducks??? I always had a hard time with that one. Of course the years I was around I don't think the football team ever won a game.

Tip on the shaving project, disposable coveralls, goggles and roll of "uncontaminated" paper towels for the furry spits! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

"The older I get, the better I used to be, but who the heck cares!"

Cactuskate

Oct. 25, 2001, 08:45 AM

As in Rose Naftalin, of old NE Portland fame??? Portland has never been the same since that place went away.

Famous 7 Layer Fudge Cake
Pecan Rolls 6" tall
Whipped Cream Roll Cake every flavor
Chocolate Cheese Cake
Pastrami on Rye you can't get your lips around

That Rose's Deli?

"The older I get, the better I used to be, but who the heck cares!"

Chicago

Oct. 25, 2001, 08:47 AM

And last night I went to the most WRETCHED forum for our WRETCHED mayoral candidates...

Bumpkin

Oct. 25, 2001, 08:56 AM

Cactus I got those neat, groovy Double K clippers!!!

No blowing hair, because the motor is in a seperate box!!

They are great for those of us with contacts on!

Double K Clippers (http://www.thegroomingstall.com/merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=NLGS&Category_Code=DK)

Wow DF your too young to want to sit through something sooo boring.

I see that you are up for adoption....hmm and you play the guitar?

Mr Bumpkin would like that as he plays in an "Engineer Band". A band for those middle aged men who know for certain now they made the right career move. haha /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

hoopoe

Oct. 25, 2001, 09:05 AM

Rose's GONE. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Yes, THAT 7 layer fudge cake !!!!!!!!!!!! ( oh &od some of you do NOT know what you missed)

The Geoducks ( that is the proper spelling pronounced gooey duck) = Evergreen State College mascot. Now I do have to give credit to a California college for choosing the Banana Slug as a mascot. ( so they can't be all bad right?)

The Oregon Ducks had a fairly good fb team last year. Then again, Seattle had a fairly good Baseball team this year /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

I think we are all taken aback at the arrival of gray weather after a nice summer and last years drought. The ski bums are happy. One snow fall in the mountains and the front page of the paper
this AM shows a snowboarder.

LOF, since Rose's is gone you will have to discover the joys of Powells Bookstore. This is how we spend our dreary horseless weekends. Used or new bookstores and too much coffee and sweet rolls.

Bumpkin

Oct. 25, 2001, 09:12 AM

My little brother went there as did Matt Goering, (spelling), creator of "THE SIMPSONS"!!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

Claim Jumper has huge desserts, the chocolate layer cake looks atleast 11 layers tall!!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

kissy

Oct. 25, 2001, 09:16 AM

OMG, thank you for that picture, it is sooooo funny!!! i'm going to send it too everyone at the barn, (can't wait till shelly see's it, i haven't talked to her in a couple weeks). you have ne more? or any good stories about her? lol
Hey DF, where in seattle you from?
So did all you oregonians cheer for our poor Mariners? that was soooo sad, 12-3. (since u don't have a baseball team u support ours right?)
Sadly i never got to visit rose's, but we always stopped at Powells on school trips through Oregon (after the aluminum plant shut down last year, we have nothing to do on our chem trip but go to portland, and look at trees :-D)

Red

Oct. 25, 2001, 11:20 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Bumpkin:
reddddpony... did you ride up here?
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I did many,many,many....many moons ago. I was born and bred in good ol' Spokane, but the call of the wild made me migrate down to L.A.! Man, I sure miss the smell of Washington pine trees on a cold morning.

Nirvana

Oct. 25, 2001, 01:12 PM

Oh, my, I cannot explain my addiction to that place!!!!!!!!!! I am an English major, and besides a barn, that is absolutely heaven! I LOVE LOVE LOVE Powells. My first time there, I spent four hours in the place and had to be dragged (kicking and screaming) out by my mother who wanted to go to Pioneer Place /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif Oh, and did I mention that I bought, gasp, $250 in books /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif So, I try to approach Powells like an alcoholic approaches booze....try to avoid it, but know that when I fall, I'm going to fall HARD!!!! (speaking of my mom, she's comine tomorrow for a weekend visit...methinks a little Powells Pursuasion might be in order...aka, "Yes, Mom, I really do need the ninety-millionth book by Mercedes Lackey, and while we're at it, how about a few more horse books...." /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif ) I almost think sometimes it's a good thing I haven't had a car...just wait till I do....I'll probably set up residence in Powells!!!!!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

hoopoe

Oct. 25, 2001, 01:55 PM

Perhaps Powells is easier if you stick to the used books.

I am currently savoring Bumpkins SIGNED copy of Pat Smythe's Book Of Horses.

There are three unstarted books in bookcase and two half finished mysteries. Not to mention Elisabeth George AND Patricia Cornwall both have books out right now.

Good weather for curling up and reading.

BLBGP

Oct. 25, 2001, 02:04 PM

I already posted this on the 10 Cities thread, but maybe I should post here, too. I can be an honorary member here, I went to school in Spokane (not many jumpers there, though, sigh...)

This summer I drove from Tahoe to Idaho. Instead of going my normal I-5 to Seattle and across, I went to Winnemucca, NV, and up along the Idaho/Oregon border. I saw a GORGEOUS facility along the way but can't remember the name (treetop? pine top? something like that). It was huge, with many luch green pastures, a few white and green Kentucky-style barns, surrounded by big stone walls and gates, and beautifully landscaped. They were breeding beautiful sporthorses, but I couldn't really tell what they would be trained for (from my vantage point, I couldn't make out any racetracks or rings). Anyone know what the heck I'm trying to describe? It was on the Idaho/Oregon border, not too far from Boise....

PepTalk

Oct. 25, 2001, 03:25 PM

Yep, I'll admit it: Bred, born and raised here in Oregon.

For Landover: If you go to www.flyingchanges.com (http://www.flyingchanges.com) or .org (I can never remember which one), you can find a list of places in Eugene that are both h/j and dressage places. From the top of my head I know Triple Rise Equestrian Center is there and a few others. Be pepared for some RAINY weather! But, I can almost guareentee(sp?) you will LOVE the clean air, wide open spaces and the green spaces of Oregon becuase we have a LOT of it! Good Luck in trying to get into the University of Oregon. I hear its one of the top schools in the state if not the Pacific Northwest. VERY beautiful place to be if you like green trees and nice people. (One reason why I LOVE living here in Oregon is becuase it has the most down-to-earth feel here and people are really nice also.)

For Bumpkin: I might be interested in going to audit GM, but truth of the matter is, I am scared TO DEATH to do that. I guess because all the bad things I've heard about him, I don't know if I should go, but if I get up enough courage to go, I'd love to see you there... /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Bumpkin

Oct. 25, 2001, 04:00 PM

Not to worry Pep Talk

George doesn't pay any attention to the auditors only the students!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Reddd I was born and bred in Spokane!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
Where did you live over there?

Hoopoe you will have to come over and check out my book shelves.

Tack sale at Homeport in Redmond on Sunday!!

BLBGP

Oct. 25, 2001, 05:49 PM

Redd and Bumpkin:

Where in Spokane are you from? I went to Gonzaga, so I know it well....

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Red

Oct. 25, 2001, 06:02 PM

I've lived in a few different spots in Spokane. We lived in the valley all the way up Argonne, over on North Hill on South East, and out in boonies at Liberty Lake.
Bumpkin and BLBGP, I love to hear that other folks are from Spokane. When I say where I'm from I usually get the typical "HUH?" , "Where?".. So its nice to hear other people from my "hood". /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Bumpkin

Oct. 25, 2001, 06:54 PM

I grew up on the other side of Five Mile, off Waikiki Road next to the Spokane Country Club.

Back in the early 1960's that was a very rural area and a great place to race around on horses. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

hoopoe

Oct. 26, 2001, 07:38 AM

Yes, I would not worry about auditing the GM clinic. He is not going to pick up a horse and throw it at the peanut gallery.

Though I would make darned sure you got there on time. I would hate to creep in after he has started, I am sure it would not escape his notice.

lilblackhorse

Oct. 26, 2001, 05:00 PM

are you eventers at all? Are you going to the USCTA meeting whenever it is????I would like to attend, we will have a contingent from our event group from Central and Eastern Oregon going---wanna meet up?Just curiuos...aimee

"Wherever you go-there you are!"

lilblackhorse

Oct. 27, 2001, 01:19 PM

listen to public broadcasting? They repeated "What do you Know" today, which had been taped in Portland. I nearly peed my pants listening to him talk about portland-how it was going to be the next Pompeii, and that everyone would be running out of the city to escape, hampered by their gortex jackets and Birkenstocks....he said that bad footwear was the downfall of those in Pompeii. Also that NIkes wouldn't help you run any faster, that Swoosh would be the last sound you heard..LOLOL....he is awfully funny.
just thought you'd get a kick...aimee

"Wherever you go-there you are!"

Bumpkin

Oct. 27, 2001, 01:25 PM

which is going to go first...Mt Hood or Mt Rainier?

What an awful rainy boring day. /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

My olde trainer, from the "Bumpkin" days, lives in Bend. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

lilblackhorse

Oct. 27, 2001, 02:46 PM

And for what it's worth it's sunny and still a short sleeve day here---Na na na na na /infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

"Wherever you go-there you are!"

Jen West

Oct. 27, 2001, 03:06 PM

It's pouring and I had better get off-line- some equally hardy soul is coming to look at one of my horses today- no arena, mind you- just rain rain and more rain. I hope she doesn't drown driving over.

lilblackhorse

Oct. 27, 2001, 03:19 PM

I take back the short sleeved comment now-it is getting windy and overcast, no doubt some crappy weather that you all are sending over here...spoil sports.

"Wherever you go-there you are!"

Jen West

Oct. 27, 2001, 04:05 PM

I was D of Horsemanship there one summer. Cured ME of camp work. *s*

It's starting to clear over here. Thank-you. Still no horse shopper- maybe she decided to wait for a drier day. I would.

Oh my gosh- I wish I had a camera- Gino my Paint baby has one of Brynne-alicious' (My human "baby" Brynne, my not quite 2 yo daughter) little red lawn chairs-- OH NO! He's got the Fisher-Price "Wavy Climber" You know- the molded plastic play structures- in his teeth- It's bigger than he is!!!!! Ok, he's given up and is head-wrestling with Just-In. Ope, back to the little plastic lawn chair. If that gal isn't coming I'll kick them all back out- the hoodlums.

Bumpkin

Oct. 27, 2001, 05:19 PM

and mentor was Gary Henley.

I adore my new trainer also. But Gary has such a great eye for a great horse and was a very quiet and good teacher/trainer. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[This message was edited by Bumpkin on Oct. 30, 2001 at 10:43 PM.]

Cactuskate

Oct. 28, 2001, 10:31 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by lilblackhorse:
I take back the short sleeved comment now-it is getting windy and overcast, no doubt some crappy weather that you all are sending over here...spoil sports.
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And lilblackhorse, you have in a nutshell described the Oregon weather forecast. "Don't like the weather, wait 5 minutes and it will change!" /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Oh and I think I heard that PBS broadcast yesterday as I was driving back from Phoenix. Is that the one by Michael Feldman? It was in Portland, must be. Asked for the definition of a Reed-y? Answer: Pompous and overly intellectualized (well my translation anyway) And it was right!
"The older I get, the better I used to be, but who the heck cares!"

Jen West

Oct. 29, 2001, 11:06 AM

over the winter? I'm getting a lovely mare to ride this winter- I'm swapping my TB for her for a bit- I was looking forward to FINALLY doing a horse-trial and my TB mare pulled up lame one day- and as soon as she got over that she ripped off a hunk of hoof- (Shoot me now). Anyhoooo, I will have a "showable" horse this winter, but there doesn't appear to be anything interesting going on at the introductory levels.

I have four horses here right now- two foals, a yearling and a gimpy brood-mare. SIGH!!!!! I WANNA RIDE.

Bumpkin

Oct. 30, 2001, 08:01 AM

Buy the Flying Changes or check out the website.

Flying Changes (http://www.flyingchanges.com) /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Jen West

Oct. 30, 2001, 04:59 PM

That's why I was wondering...I guess I'll have to wait and see.

lilblackhorse

Oct. 30, 2001, 05:08 PM

the only Oregon ones going are the ones in White City (non sanctioned I believe), and the Innavale HT-that's it for Oregon ones, though we have a series of mini one days at our place. How far away is Gaston? More like WHERE is Gaston?? Lily Glen used to have schooling, though it may have fallen apart now being so many years ago....we have a fledgling Event group here-lots of interest, and hopefully we can put on an event here in the next few years.

"If you haven't gotten where you're going,you probably aren't there yet."-George Carlin

Cactuskate

Oct. 30, 2001, 07:37 PM

What ever became of Emily Hilbruner? She was at the Polo ranch for years, but her parents, Liddy, had a place in Tumalo. Didn't they do some eventing?

Of course I am really dating myself because my actual knowledge is mid '80's.

I even lived at the polo ranch when the Stevenson's had it but that was in the '70's. Cool place. Built the huge indoor AFTER I left.

"The older I get, the better I used to be, but who the heck cares!"

lilblackhorse

Oct. 30, 2001, 07:45 PM

you do know here....yes, Stevenson's is where I mentioned that we would really like to get an event going again. Sadly it has fallen into major disrepair, but we have high hopes. For those with imagination, they literally COVERED a polo arena..this is the biggest indoor I have ever seen.

I rode there in the late 80's as well....perhaps we could email---anyway, before we do that, Emmy just got a nasty concussion, fell when a friend's horse with navicular stumbled-she is out for many many weeks. She has moved into the HJ world-no more eventing for her.

haven't seen Liddy for awhile-it's a smallis horse world here, but most likely FAR larger than whenyou left...I will email you now....
aimee

"If you haven't gotten where you're going,you probably aren't there yet."-George Carlin

Cactuskate

Oct. 30, 2001, 08:00 PM

OMG, imagination....this arena is a regulation size polo field (I believe 100 x 300)totally under cover with totally smooth walls that go ten feet in the air. The exit doors are totally smooth wood so when you are "riding off" your competitor, you will not hang a knee on anything. And lighting, great mercury lights.

I did get to ride in it one weekend when I returned to the area for a dressage show at Dagmar Fancher's. Peter Lert was the judge, and I was stabling at the Polo ranch. I even talked Mr. Lert into coming over and giving me a quick clinic. How I did that I don't know. We did have a common old friend.

Anyway, I have never trotted down the LONG side of any arena like this. I thought we would never come to a corner! Talk about do lateral work....shoulder in, straight, shoulder in straight about a zillion times. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Last time I visited they were storing farm equipment and hay in half of it. It is sad to hear it is in such disrepair. It truly was a landmark when the Stevenson's owned it. /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

"The older I get, the better I used to be, but who the heck cares!"

Bumpkin

Oct. 30, 2001, 08:26 PM

I know there are several nice tack shops down there in the Portland area!!

Leap is getting wheels and needs someone to direct her to the best Tack Shops for some show clothing! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Nirvana

Oct. 30, 2001, 08:30 PM

Enjoying the rain everyone??? Brrrrrrrrr Leap is COLD!!!!!!!!!!! Hehe...today I wore the following: warm, thick sweater, warm, thick polarfleece jacket, polarfleece scarf, northface jacket on top of it all...and polar fleece pants!!!!! HEEEEELLLLLLLLPPPPP!!! What on earth will I do in....gasp...December?!?! /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif Hehe!

I do have a question for all of you though...not just random rambling....what's the best tack shop in the Portland area? Or, better yet, the best tack shop from Wilsonville to Seattle??? I'm looking for a new hunt coat...and some other goodies (My b-day is a week before x-mas, so it's time to make that list!) Where should I go??? I'm thinking of a Grand Prix jacket...where would I find one?

Thanks everybody...be sure to wear those raincoats and bring those umbrellas!!!!

*Leap clicks her heels...theres no place like CA, there's no place like CA* /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Bumpkin

Oct. 30, 2001, 09:01 PM

Ok I located an older copy of Flying Changes, had the latest here, cannot locate it.... /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

Gallops Saddlery (866)893-0477 (toll free)
17937 SW McEwan, Tigard, OR

From their ads Gallops have everything /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
Gran Prix, Essex, Antares, Tailored Sportsman, Charles Owen, Beval, Eskadron, Vogels, Dehners....

Also listed in the magazine are:

Glisan Street Saddlery (503)252-4712
7817 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR

Sidesaddle Tack Shop 1-888-694-3585
http://www.sidesaddletackshop.com
10414 NE Halsey St, Portland, OR

Nirvana

Oct. 30, 2001, 09:35 PM

Thank you, thank you for contributing to my denise! I feel a shopping trip coming on!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hmmm...I wonder if Gallops will buy my old vogels and then measure me for new ones....I'll have to call! Leap needs to look spiffy!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hehe!

PNW Clique!!!! Rain, Rain go away!!!

Chicago

Oct. 30, 2001, 10:22 PM

I got interviewed by some tv channel at the stupid mayoral forum, and it got aired...twice!

I made some rude comment about how I disliked both candidates...And they still decided it was better than all the earnest answers about,"I think transportation is really important, and I'd like to send a shout out to all my friends." /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

Now I will go back to my dreary, humdrum existence, since I have been a one-hit wonder, and will never again grace the silver screen.

Kestrel

Oct. 30, 2001, 11:53 PM

Leap, you may want to get ahold of The Stirrup Cup. They have one of the big trailers that they take to shows from Indio to Monroe. Because they are from Oregon, they don't charge sales tax, and they will order GP Coats in the size and fabric you would like.

Cactuskate

Oct. 31, 2001, 05:50 AM

Is the Portland Outdoor Store still around in downtown Portland? I used to ride with the owner's daughter, Dianne. A few years back I called and her sister gave me a number in the Beaverton area for a store that Diane had opened. Haven't seen it advertised in Flying Changes for a long time though.

The Portland Outdoor Store had an excellent H/J department and Dianne was the Queen of H/J shoppers!!! Knew "correct" and knew fit.

PS Wasn't the Stirrup Cup in Bend and Beaverton? Joanne Shook used to own it?

Let me know if you find them. Tell Diane, "Clownin's" mom, Kathy said Hi.

"The older I get, the better I used to be, but who the heck cares!"

hoopoe

Oct. 31, 2001, 07:03 AM

Leap, rest assured that the weather in december will be the same ( more or less) as what it is now. Shorter days and perhaps less wet.

three words...
Eddie Bauer Outlet.

Embrace the layered look. Your best friend will be silk longjohns. Wool socks, WATERPROOF shoes and gortex.

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" The human genome is powerless in the face of chocolate."

Bumpkin

Oct. 31, 2001, 07:41 AM

I knew she would have a better knowledge of who is out there for your new Horse Show wardrobe Leap!!

Listen to Hoopoe though on the everyday clothing, she still goes out in the "Drizzle" and has a good time!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

I would have mentioned the Portland Outdoor Store, but like Cactus, could not find any reference to it in FC.
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Bumpkin

Oct. 31, 2001, 08:35 AM

I was going through eBay last night and came across some Dehners for sale that belonged to Ned Happy.
What is amazing is these boots are for sale on the East Coast by someone who does not know Ned nor did they purchase them on eBay from Ned!!!

What a blast from the past, as Ned use to show when I did 30 years ago.
I have no idea if he is even still showing. I know his daughter, Sayre Happy, is training.

PepTalk

Oct. 31, 2001, 11:57 AM

OK, this is for Bumpkin, Leap Of Faith and everyone else who is interested:

The Beaverton store of the Portland Outdoor Store has CLOSED. It closed about, oh, gee, 3 years ago? Might have been four. Anyway, its been a while and the only reason I know this is that it was my FAVORITE tack store. It was really close to my house and my mom and I would go nearly EVERY weekend when we had money to spend (and sometimes when we didn't.) /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif
That space is now a Korean Store. /infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif
But, never fear, the Portland Outdoor Store is still here! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif The people who ran it took everything (or almost everything) and put it in the DOWNTOWN location. For the life of me, I CAN'T remember what street it is on, except to tell you its next to Saturday Market. I think you walk a few blocks up and turn left and you are there. I think... /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif Sorry you guys, I am not that good with directions, as you can see. I DO know that the sister of the owner of the Portland Outdoor Store opened up her own tack store called Horse Talk and More(?) and that is located somewhere in Tualitin. I have never been there.
I personally like Gallops, but that's only becuase they have horse cookies that my horse LOVES like crazy. I think any tack store would suite your needs just fine, Leap Of Faith.
Bumpkin, I remember when the Portland Outdoor Store used to sponser a horse show series, but I think that they quit doing that, even though I have no idea why. I think that is why they haven't been in Flying Changes for the last few years. They are a neat group of people and in fact, I went down to the downtown location a while ago, and the person that used to work at the Beaverton store recognized me from a few years earlier! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif It was quite amazing! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif Hope that helps clear up everything that you were wondering about the Portland Outdoor Store. Oh, one more thing... They used to have an Gresham store, but they closed that store down shortly before closing the Beaverton Store. I still miss that Beaverton Store, though. /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif What a selection! (At least for what I was looking for). /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Any other questions? /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

dublin

Oct. 31, 2001, 12:12 PM

This would go way way back, but maybe Cactuskate would recognize it - Jerry Smith's tiny little tack shop right under the Vista Bridge just before you got to downtown Portland? He had operated it for just forever, and we always got our tack there. I remember getting measured for coats at a store in downtown Portland, but I'm not sure it was Portland Outdoor Store... but then again with my memory, maybe it was. (we're talking 30 years ago /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif ) I also do remember a store in Beaverton (Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy?) since I lived in both the Raleigh Hills and then Cedar Hills areas.

What a trip down memory lane!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

"Of course, that's just my opinion. I could be wrong." - Dennis Miller
Still proud to be a UCLA Bruins football fan!

accidental cowgirl

Oct. 31, 2001, 12:51 PM

Hi! I'm in Portland too. Gallops is a great tack store. My other favorite tack store is Horse Talk and More, in Tualatin. Dianne who used to be at Portland Outdoor Store owns it. She carries the premium brands, and there is a sale going on right now with lots of good deals. If you are riding in Wilsonville, both would be close for you, right off of I-5. Have fun!

Expert Arena Footing
Taste Tester

Cactuskate

Oct. 31, 2001, 02:05 PM

Well kpool, you win the prize...of course I'm not sure what that is.?!?! Thanks for finding Diane. And yes she is the daughter of the original Portland Outdoor store owner. Her brother Richard may be running the downtown store now.

LOF, you NEED to find Diane's store in Tualatin, especially if your mother is going to be with you!!! She is the queen of seeing to it you would get everything on your list and then some. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif Trust me on this one.

My best friend's mom lived in Maryland. She would just give her mom Dianne's phone number and Dianne her list. She got the BEST Christmas gifts.

"The older I get, the better I used to be, but who the heck cares!"

Nirvana

Oct. 31, 2001, 02:56 PM

I now have so many fun places to go visit!!!! Hooorrraaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyy! Dad's coming in a week or two to get my car so we'll probably stop by one of those lovely tack stores for a little "Daughter Spoiling." LOL! Of all those places, does anyone know where would be the best to go to sell my vogels and get measured for a new pair?? Custom at 14 is OUCHIE at 19! They're in perfect shape...just a tad too short and the foot part is a tad too narrow....grrrr!

PNW Clique!!!! Rain, Rain go away!!!

Bumpkin

Oct. 31, 2001, 08:42 PM

You stopped at the Eddie Bauer Outlet and didn't come by my house?

For all of you who may looking for the best outdoor rugs Rose is having a Rambo Wug sale Wugs and Wug Pluses are under 180$!!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

dublin

Nov. 1, 2001, 11:31 AM

Am I the only Oregonian old enough to remember Jerry Smith's tack shop??? /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

Bumpkin

Nov. 1, 2001, 01:42 PM

I never got a chance to shop at any of the Oregon Tack Shops.

Olsen's was so good at having absolutely the latest of everything back then, we never wandered too far... /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

SuperPony

Nov. 1, 2001, 04:42 PM

my friend's horse had a picture (not sure for what- maybe a congrats pic?) in a flying changes magazine a few years ago. his old owner told my friend that, so she hasn't ever seen it. well, anyways, do any of you guys have old-ish issues of flying changes? or know where i could get some? she REALLY wants this pic for x-mas.

-Caroline
"If I go crazy then will you still call me SUPERPONY!"

SuperPony

Nov. 1, 2001, 04:42 PM

oh, sorry. his show name is "International Note" nickname is "Teekas" and i'll find out who the rider was. thanx!

-Caroline
"If I go crazy then will you still call me SUPERPONY!"

Nirvana

Nov. 1, 2001, 10:01 PM

bumping this up...because I love all my PNW bb buddies!!!

PNW Clique!!!! Rain, Rain go away!!!

Bumpkin

Nov. 2, 2001, 07:21 AM

If you go to the Flying Changes website, you can email the owner and she will sell you an older issue.

If she does not have the issue avail, she is known to be quite helpful and make a copy of the page you are interested in /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

http://www.flyingchanges.com

Nirvana

Nov. 2, 2001, 03:26 PM

I'm looking out my window, and my prayers have been answered! The glorious sun is gracefully resting upon the crest of Forest Park, sparkling off the water and warming my face as I write this! Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyy! The rain has gone away (probably for just a few minutes) This place os GORGEOUS when the sun is out....ahhhhhhhhhh I love Oregon!!! Anyone know the weather forecast for Sunday???

PNW Clique!!!! Rain, Rain go away!!!

Cactuskate

Nov. 2, 2001, 08:25 PM

don't feel old....I don't know of the Jerry's place. Not because I am not old enough, I just didn't start riding for real until I left the Portland area to go to college. See, feel better now?

LOF, weather forecast for Sunday, like all others:

1 cloud in sky = 10% chance of rain

overcast, thin = slight chance of rain with possible afternoon sun

overcast, heavy = rain forecast for most of day, varying from showers to downpour /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

"The older I get, the better I used to be, but who the heck cares!"

Kestrel

Nov. 5, 2001, 10:11 PM

hmmm...
If you can see the mountains, it's going to rain.
If you can't see the mountains, it's raining.
That about covers it.

Nirvana

Nov. 5, 2001, 10:20 PM

hehhee....yeah you guys are right! I guess this is called an "adjustment" LOL

PNW Clique!!!! Rain, Rain go away!!!

dublin

Nov. 5, 2001, 10:55 PM

Leap of Faith,

Having lived my whole life in Portland before going to college in Southern California, believe me, you will get used to the constant rain! Pretty soon you will be doing everything you would do in good weather while it's raining, and not think a thing about it!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

"Of course, that's just my opinion. I could be wrong." - Dennis Miller

Nirvana

Nov. 6, 2001, 01:28 AM

the one thing I cannot stand is getting my hair all cold and wet......ugh! I have long, thick hair (sometimes curly, sometimes straight lol) and when it gets damp it makes my whole body freezse....thank God for North Face jackets with hoods! I've seen pleanty of PNW people out in the rain getting their heads wet, and it just makes me pull my hood tighter around my head. I guess I'm not quite a duck yet....lol

PNW Clique!!!! Rain, Rain go away!!!

Bumpkin

Nov. 6, 2001, 06:56 AM

I use to ride, ride, ride in the rain and not think about it at all.
Now I don't think I can do it anymore.

Too olde I guess. /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

Bumpkin

Nov. 6, 2001, 06:59 AM

and the following Daily Inspiration arrived.

DAILY INSPIRATION

Don't regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many.

-Unknown

Karma!!!

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hoopoe

Nov. 6, 2001, 07:00 AM

LOF you need to embrace the PNW lifestyle. Frizzy hair is a fashion statement.

The layered look hides the weight you put on drinking half coffee half milk and oh a biscotti, just a little one.

You need to get a horsie hat from Kerrits. The are down river in Oregon and their fuzzy horse hats are warm and amazingly water absorbing. I guess their winter breeches are mighty nice too. (required horse reference)

So, are we still all pondering meeting at the GM clinic?

Dublin, I notice that you have dropped your faithful following of "that California team". I am sure the Cougs or Huskies would welcome your support. The Apple Cup should be brutal.

Bumpkin should be around soon. She had a fun and festive day monday.

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" The human genome is powerless in the face of chocolate."

hoopoe

Nov. 6, 2001, 07:36 AM

When I moved to my last trainers farm she was in the process of building her indoor facility. We, being dutiful PNW riders rode outside in all weather.

One day I decided to have a school over fences and as my partner in crime was there and free we had no choice but to ride at that time. Could not wait for a break in the weather.

Rode in the rain.

wearing a red shetland wool sweater (from Nordies of course) I got fairly wet.

Drove home ( 45 miles) with the heater blasting. By the time I got home the sweater had shrunk on me. The dye had run and my panties were pink /infopop/emoticons/icon_redface.gif

Now that is wet!

We are the land of Nike. Just Do It!

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-- * > hoopoe
" The human genome is powerless in the face of chocolate."

Cactuskate

Nov. 6, 2001, 08:49 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Bumpkin:

DAILY INSPIRATION

Don't regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many.

-Unknown

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thank you Bumpkin for sharing.

All too true as I am mourning the loss of my "very bestest" friend from junior high school on. "Joan of the Coast" was only 51 when she died last week. She had been battling cancer for the last 12 years. And what a fighter she was.

She had been living in North Bend, Oregon on the coast for a number of years. She gave me my "handle" Cactus Kate when I moved to Arizona many years ago.

She never quite "got" my horse passion, but one of the things she was most adamant about was taking risks, not denying yourself opportunities. She was fortunate to have been able to travel the world, achieve personal as well as professional goals. She had a full, robust life. I just wish it hadn't ended so soon.

I love her and will miss her greatly.

Thank you for letting me share.......

"The older I get, the better I used to be, but who the heck cares!"

Nirvana

Nov. 6, 2001, 01:48 PM

Yippeee the sun is out! I feel the need to run around in shorts and dance in the sunshine....but it's still a little too chilly for shorts. Hehe!

Bumpkin- I'm still hoping to go to the GM clinic; right now it all boils down to whether or not they have something that needs to be ridden in the clinic. If I don't ride; I'll definitely be auditing.

Hoopoe- what a funny story!!!! Hehehehe! Usually I like riding in the rain, but in CA, the rain isn't freezing cold like it is here. Thank God the barn has an indoor! And, they have heat lamps in the wash rack...The other day I was giving a horse a vetrolin sponging and I was basking in the heat lamp...the locals were shaking their heads saying, "Who is that?" Someone just grinned and said, "Oh, she's new...she's from California" as if that explained everything. /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

Cactuskate- I am so sorry to hear about your friend. /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif She sounds like she was a wonderful, inspiring person...and she obviously had the power to touch lives, especially yours.

PNW Clique!!!! Rain, Rain go away!!!

Bumpkin

Nov. 6, 2001, 08:22 PM

Kryswyn and a few others I believe recieve these Daily Inspirations.
I quite enjoy them.
/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

hoopoe

Nov. 8, 2001, 08:59 AM

My car windows were frosted over for the first time this AM..

LOF time to pick up an ice scraper. This handy dandy item will become the "hoof pick" of your car. You will buy one, use it once or twice and then it disappears! They generally live on the floor of the car between uses and it can be amazing in their ability to hide.

Come summer you will have four or five.

Credit cards DO NOT do a good job in a pinch.

Of course there are those lucky folks who do not have to get into their cars before 9AM and by then the windows have defrosted themselves. ( and if you bought that lie...)

Of course now Hoopoe puts her glasses on and sees that you say you don't own a car. How do you get to Wilsonville???

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Money can't buy happiness, but it sure makes misery easier to live with.

[This message was edited by hoopoe on Nov. 08, 2001 at 12:11 PM.]

Bumpkin

Nov. 8, 2001, 09:33 AM

have a real garage with room for their cars!!!

Not me though,hahaha /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

Cactuskate

Nov. 8, 2001, 10:10 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Bumpkin:
have a real garage with room for their cars!!!
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Tried putting my truck in the garage once, poor thing got claustrophobia, all kinds of a rucus going on in there. /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

And then we tried to park our 1-ton with the extended cab in the garage. I'm directing my husband, he will have to pull further forward.....Well I guess not. The thing stuck out about 2 feet. Destined to live outdoors, of course no frost here. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

"The older I get, the better I used to be, but who the heck cares!"

Nirvana

Nov. 8, 2001, 02:41 PM

hoopoe- well, my signature is about to change...LOF is about to....yes, you guessed it....GET A CAR!!!!!!!!!!! Yaaaaaaaaayyyyyyy! Until Thanksgiving, I get a ride with a great girl from the barn I'm riding at, and after Thanksgiving, my Dad's getting me a barn car, as long as I cough up insurance and gas money. My whole car deal is so weird...I was supposed to get a brand new car of my choice for hs graduation, but my college didn't allow freshmen to have a car....then this year, I realied what insurance will cost, so I still couldn't get a car...then I get this horsey job and really, really need a car, so Dad agreed to get a nice used barn car for now and sell it this summer when I can work more and get a real car....yaaaaaaaaayyyyyy I'm going to have wheels!!!

PNW Clique!!!! Rain, Rain go away!!!

lilblackhorse

Nov. 8, 2001, 04:09 PM

but the slogan isn't working for me...SOME of us are smarter than others and choose to live on the DRY side /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif ...rain? What's that? It might have been 18 degrees last nite, but it was a gorgeous sunny day of almost 70 today...unheard of in November, but there ya go.
Moved my horse to the barn that CactusKate mentioned before-the one with the 100 x 300 indoor arena (built for polo)...how fun is that? He is back with his friend in a communal paddock, and just fat dumb and happy /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif ...always nice to find a new place to land, especially when the old one is icky......

New slogan thoughts:
PNW-Coffee, Microbrews, Umbrellas, Volcanoes & Sagebrush

Roll on Columbia, Roll on

Just do it.

Regular or decaf?

Just thoughts....LOLOL....aimee /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

"If you haven't gotten where you're going,you probably aren't there yet."-George Carlin

Cactuskate

Nov. 8, 2001, 04:58 PM

Do they still have the galloping track around the middle pasture? I remember galloping sets 'til our feet froze off. And going on a great trail ride along the powerline. We must have been out for hours.....My feet were like little icicles, shattered upon dismounting.

And the sunsets....over the 3 Sisters, oh you are bringing back some wonderful memories.

Is the little cistern house still up by the house by Knotts Road? That was my bedroom, when I lived at the house with the family that trained the polo ponies. Anyone remember Jimmy Mero? Was from the Bay area originally. What a hand with a horse.

How right you are about the dry weather. You really can be out when it is all of 4 degrees, count them 1,2,3,4 /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif and survive.

"The older I get, the better I used to be, but who the heck cares!"

Bumpkin

Nov. 8, 2001, 06:20 PM

Yesterday too!!
And prob not tomorrow because I don't work tomorrow, haha /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

I would rather live in Eastern Oregon or Washington though to be honest. /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

Nirvana

Nov. 8, 2001, 06:25 PM

Go vote for our spiffy slogan in my new thread! I did this half-asleep, so if it's too weird for you, knock yourself out and make up something better. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

PNW Clique!!!! Rain, Rain go away!!!

Bumpkin

Nov. 8, 2001, 11:11 PM

Here is a photo of your trainer's mother jumping 7' something in the Seattle Coliseum, (where the Sonics play), back in the late 60's!!

The horse is Man A' Live who was the real Bumpkin's full brother.

Man A' Live (http://members.aol.com/WellieFellie/ManAlive.jpg)

hoopoe

Nov. 9, 2001, 07:25 AM

Isn't that the curse of living in the west. They tell you what is what before you get a chance to vote.

Horse Poop. ( Obligatory Horse Reference = OHR)

Actually I remember having shows at the Seattle Center. Takes a special type person to be able to warm up on sawdust over cement. Sort of like doing a show at the Garden only without the traffic ( at least in those days)

LOF you are doing right by true NW natives by perpetuating the notion that the weather is horrible here. Less rain than most of the east coast. We just get it in small doses. I spent 2 weeks at Wellington some years ago and I swear it rained an inch everyday at lunchtime. Lovely show venue by the way, no place to sit except on soggy grass. /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

I vote for the layered look as I am not a fan of Starbucks. Those humble hippies have forgot where they came from.

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"Any animal, including humans, once they are scared, they don't tend to show signs of intelligent behavior."

Bumpkin

Nov. 9, 2001, 08:21 AM

Actually I prefer Tully's coffee, a little less acid, and mild to the tastebuds /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Oh right I have to make this horse related.

Well I tend to stop at Tully's for lattes to take to my trainer from time to time, but she prefers Starbuck's which is further from the stable than Tully's.
I will ask them to make it extra HOT if I stop at Starbucks. /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

Bumpkin

Nov. 13, 2001, 09:12 AM

I hope to attend the Judy Brawley Clinic at Pacific Moon on Saturday

For more information you can contact:Pacific Moon (http://www.pacific-moon.net/index.html)

kissy

Nov. 13, 2001, 11:00 AM

tis so cool seein old pics . .
so what is our slogan, is it officicially decided or stil in debate?

one week from tomorrow, and i'll be back in the NW!! yay for thanksgivin!

hoopoe

Nov. 15, 2001, 08:44 AM

Mr Chris Doering, the builder of the fabulous DeveonWood Equestrian Center ( recently featured in COTH along with a cover art of their fabulous mural) was killed instantly in a traffic accident yesterday on HWY 203 .

Chris was a unique character, generous of spirit and a great representitive of the farm and Dressage in Region 6. His wonderful work in building this facility is a legacy. He was at every show helping where needed.

I hope that the Ratner will suggest an appropriate memmorial for Chris. Perhaps a contribution to Habitat for Humanity?

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"No one ever says 'It's only a game' when their team is winning."

Bumpkin

Nov. 15, 2001, 08:57 AM

This is so sad Hoopoe, thank you for letting us know.
Did you post this over on the Dressage site also? /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

Nirvana

Nov. 15, 2001, 01:36 PM

So sorry to hear that about Mr. Doering...

About the weather....hey, I'm from CA....this IS freezing for me!!!! I know it's probably better than the east coast, but I'm a CA wimp...how much longer till Indio?????? /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

PS- I think that "PNW Clique: Fuzzy horses, frizzy humans" won....add to your signatures at will

PNW Clique: Fuzzy Horses, Frizzy Humans

Bumpkin

Nov. 16, 2001, 07:16 AM

Tomorrow I am meeting up with Hoopoe and one of the "Lurker's" from our stable are going to audit the Judy Brawley clinic. It is suppose to be a nice day /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
Hoopoe,(our West Coast ETBEW), is making a Chicken Tandorri and "Lurker" and I are bringing the rest for a nice picnic luncheon /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Suzy A-H the girl who leased Bumpkin from me when I was in Europe, is all grown up with a daughter in College. She is riding her mare, in the clinic and I hope to meet up with her after 20 plus years /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Pacific Moon Stables (http://www.pacific-moon.net/index.html)

Bumpkin

Nov. 21, 2001, 08:04 PM

bumping up for the Holiday /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Jair

Nov. 22, 2001, 08:58 AM

Whoa! I can't believe I missed this thread!

I was sick for a couple of days last week, and when I got back I never looked at the other pages of topics aside from the first one!.

Anyhow - I echo Bumpkin dear in wishing you American PNW'ers a Happy Thanksgiving! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Bumpkin

Nov. 23, 2001, 02:17 PM

I have wondered where you have been!!

I heard they are building a Krispy Kreme in Skagit County!!
Now that we have one near us you should have one up there near you!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Bumpkin

Nov. 28, 2001, 08:06 AM

Not suppose to stick though, bummer /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

NW news....Dina Woodington Happy has retired from training /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif
Tamara K has left 5C's and a new trainer named Kevin ? from NY/Fl is arriving on Saturday.

Don't know anything else. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

kissy

Nov. 28, 2001, 09:18 AM

oooo, i just had my first one a couple weeks ago . . those are good. Are they comin to Seattle! that'd be awesome . .

How can it be snowin in seattle, and warm in boston. i just don't get it

Bumpkin

Nov. 28, 2001, 09:25 AM

Krispy Kreme in Issaquah!!!

We had to wait forever to try them and they are good HOT!! yummy /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

kissy

Nov. 28, 2001, 09:28 AM

wow, i guess i'll be goin there over Christmass . . (only 20 more days till I'm home again! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif).

[waahooo!! my 150th post! lol . . . tis really sorta sad . . lol]

Kestrel

Nov. 28, 2001, 10:26 AM

One of the Moms at the barn has been picking up Krispy Kreams on her way to lessons. She has been waiting about 45 mins to an hour to get them.

Bumpkin

Nov. 28, 2001, 01:45 PM

The car line is even longer!!!

The Police Officer, (one of atleast 5 there), controlling the crowd told us 2 hours in the car lines and an hour in the walk in line.
So we chose the walk in line.

If you go at 3 A.M. the wait is shorter though.

Hoopoe told me that. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

smashing fishnets and feathers

Nov. 28, 2001, 06:03 PM

i am obviously so slow. LeapOfFaith, Im in Salem. doubt anyone knows my instructor, but her name is Jackie Browning. No one would know me... i dont get out much. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif I have been around at O State's League shows, and i might show up at their jumper schooling in January.
Devonwood is such a nice place, im hoping to make it out next year for the Casual Qualifier, and HOPEFULLY for the USDF championship if i qualify. I dont know where ill be around for hunters, might end up at Brawleys for their classic this summer, if i can get my instructor out there. Who knows... depends on if i can get my horse to be sound and less idiot-like in the future. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif OREGON STATE will WIN the Civil WAR! even if they are 1-9... who cares. haha can you tell im a die hard OSU fan..??

The mem'ry of your Saint-like life, It spurs me on through storm and strife; And often at the Throne of Grace, So plain and clear I see your face.