2006 "Best Of The BB" Awards - come vote for your favs!

[Freebird!]

Just wondering since we usually do them about now, and.....I can't wait!

***Edited to repost the Best Of The BB Award Categories (cause I finally found them, lol)

Reply by quoting the following list and adding the answers in your reply.

1. Your Favorite Thread of the Year -

2. Thread that has impacted you the most -

3. Thread that just wouldn't die -

4. Thread that you wish had never died -

5. Best username -

6. Most annoying username -

7. Most inspirational poster -

8. Poster in most need of visiting a sanitarium -

9. Poster whose threads you look most forward to reading -

10. Poster who you want to come back as in your next life -

11. Poster who you most want to meet in person -

12. Poster whose horse you would jump in front of a train for -

13. Poster that always puts you in a good mood -

14. Most Valuable Friend/s that you have gained as a result of this BB -

15. Most memorable event from the BB this year -

16. Thing you would change most about the BB -

17. What you like best about the BB -

18. Has any - one/thing/topic - changed the way you live?

19. In general - how was 2006 for you?

Here's to a great 2007!

(thanks VTRider)

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Oh please...who do I have to suck up to in order to get a huge rosette?

[findeight]

Soon I hope. I have made my list and checked it twice.
Perhaps there is still time to be considered with yet another Parelli thread, or PV, arguing with yourself under various alters then pitching in to support yourself with others. Some kind of weekend trainwreck to get the various substance abusers involved.

We haven't had a really good Cloth troll in awhile either. Pretty tame lately.

[ddashaq]

Oh, I don't know, the person who started a thread about why it is OK to dislike ugly horses (or something like that!) seemed pretty trollish to me. Other than that, I agree, there have not been many trolls about lately!:)

[lark_b]

The Hitler Youth thread didn't strike anyone as trolling? :)

[Mtn trails]

Link please.

[RNB]

End of the year awards?!?! We give out awards?!?! I didn't know this!!! Had I known I would have chased more points, been a little nicer, funnier and kissed more butt!! :D

[Reynard Ridge]

End of the year awards?!?! We give out awards?!?! I didn't know this!!! Had I known I would have chased more points, been a little nicer, funnier and kissed more butt!! :D

No worries, mate. I'll vote for you. In which category(ies) do you wish to be recognized? :yes:

I think last year I took an honorable mention in "Person I'd Most Like to Get Drunk With." :sadsmile:

[RNB]

No worries, mate. I'll vote for you. In which category(ies) do you wish to be recognized? :yes:

I think last year I took an honorable mention in "Person I'd Most Like to Get Drunk With." :sadsmile:

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Is there an honest to goodness list or do we just make them up to fit the occasion???

[Freebird!]

Here is the thread for 2004:
Best Of The B Awards (http://chronicleforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=29190)

And no, I have no idea where last year's Best Of The BB Thread is...lol.

Anyway, here are the categories reposted:

Reply by quoting the following list and adding the answers in your reply.

1. Your Favorite Thread of the Year -

2. Thread that has impacted you the most -

3. Thread that just wouldn't die -

4. Thread that you wish had never died -

5. Best username -

6. Most annoying username -

7. Most inspirational poster -

8. Poster in most need of visiting a sanitarium -

9. Poster whose threads you look most forward to reading -

10. Poster who you want to come back as in your next life -

11. Poster who you most want to meet in person -

12. Poster whose horse you would jump in front of a train for -

13. Poster that always puts you in a good mood -

14. Most Valuable Friend/s that you have gained as a result of this BB -

15. Most memorable event from the BB this year -

16. Thing you would change most about the BB -

17. What you like best about the BB -

18. Has any - one/thing/topic - changed the way you live?

19. In general - how was 2006 for you?

Here's to a great 2007!

[ChocoMare]

1. Your Favorite Thread of the Year - The one about Virginia Sporthorse's rediculous $500-just-to-see-the-horse charge et al. It was great.

2. Thread that has impacted you the most - Sunkissed Acres Barn Burning. Out of tragedy is coming some very wonderful things. :yes:

3. Thread that just wouldn't die - Fight Big Lick TWH Abuse. Loved the thread but it just kept going and going and going.

4. Thread that you wish had never died -

5. Best username - goeslikestink.... takes a secure person to create that one! :yes:

6. Most annoying username - anything like *O-o-OOh_I^t's~mE..... sooooo annoying!

7. Most inspirational poster -

8. Poster in most need of visiting a sanitarium - Um, homey will leave this one alone. EDITED TO ADD: After taking a brief foray into the Sporthorse Breeding portion of COTH, I found myself reading all the "lovely" :confused: NOT posts by LawnOrnamentLuvr AKA Mimwell AKA Mimsy. Whew...what an interesting, uh....., character. Yeah, yeah, character. That's it. Definitely needs a nice soft room and a cozy hug-me jacket. :yes:

9. Poster whose threads you look most forward to reading - Reynard Ridge (of course), MistyBlue, LMH, SLB (where's she been lately, anyway?), ESG, Aunt Esther, Appassionato, etc. etc. etc. I loff dem all.

10. Poster who you want to come back as in your next life - Oh, definitely Aunt Esther. She's can say whatever she wants and everyone drinks it in.

11. Poster who you most want to meet in person - I've got two: MistyBlue. I dunno....she and I just seem to click online. And Fessy's Mom....another simpatico poster.

12. Poster whose horse you would jump in front of a train for - Anyone's. I loff dem all too. :)

13. Poster that always puts you in a good mood - Too many to list.

14. Most Valuable Friend(s) that you have gained as a result of this BB - Freebird. Anyone who can put up with this stubborn Kraut is ok in my book. :cool:

15. Most memorable event from the BB this year - Again, too many to list all, but just watching how COTHer after COTHer has rallied to help someone in need, offered a cyber shoulder to cry on and put differences aside to support a hurting soul.

16. Thing you would change most about the BB - More Emoticons!!!!

17. What you like best about the BB - The camaraderie we share...although physical strangers, we are family.

18. Has any - one/thing/topic - changed the way you live? All the threads about colic, founder/laminitis, insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome. Made me totally rethink what I fed my mares and got me researching a better way to do so.

19. In general - how was 2006 for you? A trying year (hubby very ill/hospitalized [healed now tho!], but I've grown, learned and am hopefully wiser for what we've been through.


Next!!!!

[onwego]

Reply by quoting the following list and adding the answers in your reply.

1. Your Favorite Thread of the Year - not sure

2. Thread that has impacted you the most - none

3. Thread that just wouldn't die - the TW big lick abuse one

4. Thread that you wish had never died - not sure

5. Best username - not sure

6. Most annoying username - any that have weird font and look like they are screaming at you

7. Most inspirational poster -

8. Poster in most need of visiting a sanitarium - not saying here

9. Poster whose threads you look most forward to reading -

10. Poster who you want to come back as in your next life - cboylen

11. Poster who you most want to meet in person -

12. Poster whose horse you would jump in front of a train for - cboylen, any of her's, but especially Poppy!

13. Poster that always puts you in a good mood - not sure

14. Most Valuable Friend/s that you have gained as a result of this BB -

15. Most memorable event from the BB this year -

16. Thing you would change most about the BB - less fighting in sport horse breeding

17. What you like best about the BB - entertaining

18. Has any - one/thing/topic - changed the way you live? not really

19. In general - how was 2006 for you? pretty good

Here's to a great 2007!

[SillyHorse]

I don't know about the rest, but the absolutely best thread of the year has to be the Stiffy Peter thread in the Dressage forum! :lol:

[undersaddle]

My favorite train wreck :cool: I mean discussion was the; I am buying a 2 year old arabian for my daughter, what color stallion should it be, I jumped the stallion that wasn't mine out of the round pen and took it for a walk before anyone found out- thread. But I can't remember if it was one thread or two happening simultaneously :D ?

It was my first train wreck I read after I joined (really didn't help that I was just out of surgery and on a crap load of medication :eek: ). Some sick, deep dark part of me just never wanted to see that end. :winkgrin:

[Nootka]

1. Your Favorite Thread of the Year - See answer below. Great thread because of the support of the great CLOTH

2. Thread that has impacted you the most - Horribly Sad News - Jingles for Nootka

3. Thread that just wouldn't die - Maddona thread.. one is 2 many

4. Thread that you wish had never died - Anything to do with the Majkal Vanners.. hahah

5. Best username - ShhItsASecret

6. Most annoying username - PnkPanthr... Ha

7. Most inspirational poster - Aurum, Erin Peterson

8. Poster in most need of visiting a sanitarium -Norsire, maybe me.. but I wont admit to that.

9. Poster whose threads you look most forward to reading - sid (can always learn from her), Erin Peterson (because I know her and am nosey..lol), Alexandra (again learning from), Aurum (she always has something interesting to say),Equine Reproduction

10. Poster who you want to come back as in your next life - Equine Reproduction

11. Poster who you most want to meet in person -YoungFilly, Aurum, Alexandra, Equine Reproduction, Irish Ei's

12. Poster whose horse you would jump in front of a train for - Aurum

13. Poster that always puts you in a good mood -Youngfilly,Freebird! ,Fessy's Mom

14. Most Valuable Friend/s that you have gained as a result of this BB - Erin Peterson, Aurum, soon to be YoungFilly, I have to say that Fairview Horse Center has earned a place in my heart (hope she knows y), Hocus Focus (although I have not replied yet, I will be PMing you)Esprit also earned a place in my heart(hope she understand Y0

15. Most memorable event from the BB this year -Horribly Sad News - Jingles for Nootka

16. Thing you would change most about the BB - would like a barf smiley:yes:

17. What you like best about the BB - I have to say Canuk day. Shuuun the non-believer.. SHUUUUNNNN

18. Has any - one/thing/topic - changed the way you live? not live but some of my feeding/ breeding decisions

19. In general - how was 2006 for you? Horrible as a year. Great as a BB member:( :sadsmile:

[Freebird!]

1. Your Favorite Thread of the Year - The Sunkissed Acres one, If Your DH was a horse...Hmmm, I'll have to think on that one.

2. Thread that has impacted you the most - Hmm, I'll have to think on that one too...but for sure seeing everyone come together and help War Admiral and Sunkissed Acres, also when Irish Ei's daughter died and everyone posted their condolences :sadsmile:

***Edited to add the thread about the loss of Nootka's son, which remined me how blessed I truly am. :((

3. Thread that just wouldn't die - Hmm, not sure I can narrow that one down...maybe I'll come back to this one....but maybe the Barbaro thread - Yes, I love him too, it's been 6 months, and you can read all the updates on Tim Woolley's racing site.

4. Thread that you wish had never died - The Crocodile Hunter one - so sad. :( The Incredible Invisibles, LOL, The Horseless Rider/riderless Horse thread....

5. Best username - Bugs - N - Frodo - makes me happy just saying that!

6. Most annoying username - AnYtHiNg lIkE tHiS of course, and when common words are misspelled - drives me nuts!

7. Most inspirational poster - ReginaPony. I think I had her for this this category last year as well. :cry:

8. Poster in most need of visiting a sanitarium - Anyone who posts here, then posts on TMP about how loony COTHer's are, and then posts on TTRII about how dumb the folks on TMP are.

9. Poster whose threads you look most forward to reading - Bugs and Frodo, Xcountrygrl, ChocoMare, RR, DressgaeGeek, Jsalem, Kim....will think of more later...

10. Poster who you want to come back as in your next life - I don't believe in reincarnation. Besides, my luck I'd come back as a Horse Fly. :sigh: :rolleyes:

11. Poster who you most want to meet in person - Hmm, I'll have to come back to this one, as well - but for SURE I would LOVE to meet the COTHer who adopted my Thistle, and gave him a wonderful Forever home. I love you Meg! :sadsmile: Kim, Simki, XcountrygrlRelocatedTXJumper (I covet her, for her Halfie...)

12. Poster whose horse you would jump in front of a train for - Ivanator, since her horse is at my house right now.

13. Poster that always puts you in a good mood - Bugs and Frodo,ChocoMare, DressageGeek, FairWeather, RR, MistyBlue, Aunt Esther...

14. Most Valuable Friend/s that you have gained as a result of this BB - ChocoMare, and Ivanator, just to name a few...

15. Most memorable event from the BB this year - Finding out that ReginaPony had died - I still have her on my AIM buddy list, and just can't bring myself to remove her name :cry: Barbaro's wins, injury and recovery, and Sunkissed Acres burning down.

16. Thing you would change most about the BB - I would make group PT's how they used to be!!! I'd also add more smilies.

17. What you like best about the BB - I like how, when I have a crappy day, I can just forget it all, and escape to my little online family for while, and just post and read, like everyone else.

18. Has any - one/thing/topic - changed the way you live? Well, before I became Ivan's foster Mom I didn't have a clue what EPSM really was, so because of the wonderful EPSM/IR threads here on COTH, I have learned SOOO much about what it is, and how to feed a Draftie.

19. In general - how was 2006 for you? Pretty darn crummy. We lost our job in Oct of 2005, my Grandmother died in Feb. my husband and I separated in June, my beloved 8 y.o. dog died in Aug, My 4 y.o. son was Dx with Asthma a few months ago, I had to give my 6 y.o. TB - the one we bred, raised and trained - to my husband, and the pony I was free leasing back to Jsalem, because I just didn't have the money....but even with everything going on in my life, I have been able to see SO many blessings happen as well. My exShow hunter Thistle found a wonderful home with a fellow COTHer, and I have Ivanator's Ivan at my house now, who is a pleasure to ride, and have around - everyone loves him! I am also blessed in having Ivanator as a good friend now, and will sure miss her, when she leaves for Cal.

All in all, I'm just thankful for the year to be over, and am very hopeful that 2007 is a good one, even though it may mean that I may be single once again. :(

[Freebird!]

2. Thread that has impacted you the most - Horribly Sad News - Jingles for Nootka


Oh crap. I had totally forgot to include that. I remember looking at your Webshots of him and crying for you and your family. I am so, so sorry for your incredible loss.

[La Gringa]

Reply by quoting the following list and adding the answers in your reply.

1. Your Favorite Thread of the Year - When Rednecks have too much money. I laughed so hard at that one.

2. Thread that has impacted you the most - The thread about Mia Ericssons tragic death. I still think about it.

3. Thread that just wouldn't die - The Barbaro Recovery thread, and thank goodness it's still going.

4. Thread that you wish had never died - Thongpends. I miss Racetb.

5. Best username - Dressage Geek 'Ribbon Ho'

6. Most annoying username - no comment on this one.

7. Most inspirational poster - Virginia Bred for her constant updates on Barbaro for all of us.

8. Poster in most need of visiting a sanitarium - that might be me. :)

9. Poster whose threads you look most forward to reading - CBoylen, I think she has very valueable things to say.

10. Poster who you want to come back as in your next life - Ted 'The Peep Ho'

11. Poster who you most want to meet in person - Jswan. We have tried to meet up in the hunt field, but something always falls through! One of these days!

12. Poster whose horse you would jump in front of a train for - 2Dogs. I love her filly Simone.

13. Poster that always puts you in a good mood - Dressage Geek.

14. Most Valuable Friend/s that you have gained as a result of this BB - my friends at Mt. Sterling Farm. Thanks, "smallfries."

15. Most memorable event from the BB this year - The laughs, thanks guys.

16. Thing you would change most about the BB - wish it wouldn't "hang up" so much.

17. What you like best about the BB - Invaluable source of information. Horse Care section, many valuable threads.

18. Has any - one/thing/topic - changed the way you live?

19. In general - how was 2006 for you? A little lonely, I miss my BF, who is in Kuwait. This board has helped me get thru it.

Here's to a great 2007!

[GatoGordo]

How was 2006 for you?

So great that I have had hardly any time to hang out on COTH! I . . .
- spent the summer working for an awesome equine vet (practice) :sleepy: - the sleepy icon is because all I did on my days off was sleep
- went driving for the first time (as the incompetent navigator) and had a blast :D
- rode asterix's beasties a bunch -- this also goes in the category of whose beasties you'd jump in front of a train for :cool:

Actually, I'd jump in front of a train for Deltawave's Bonnie or any other ISH. :yes:

- became a Great Warrior Volunteer (tm BarbaraG), including judging stadium at a starter ht :eek:
- hugged a bunch of foals :) , including some I'd jump in front of a train for

Most valuable friend I've met via this BB -- FairWeather.

I'd also put her on the person I'd most like to meet list, as I haven't seen her in ages! :p

Most inspirational posters: Deltawave, RAyers, and Ghazzu, as well as everyone else who joined them in their untiring defense of evidence-based medicine and the truth

Posters I'd most like to meet: deltawave, Ghazzu, any of the vets, MistyBlue, Reynard Ridge (when are you going to come to the training 3-day? this year or next? :winkgrin:), Merry, Beezer

Poster I'd most like to get drunk with: FairWeather, lisamarie8, Robby Johnson . . . I was lm8's official alcoholic beverage holder at the last FPP outing.

[Bugs-n-Frodo]

Awwww. Freebird, thank you!

1. Your Favorite Thread of the Year -

The Stiffy Peter thread in the dressage forum. TOO FUNNY!

2. Thread that has impacted you the most -

Nootka's thread about the loss of her son, Irish Ei's loss of her daughter, Sunkissed fire, the saving of the Netherland horses, WA's thread (that I was LATE to) about Avery, The Barbaro Thread

3. Thread that just wouldn't die -

The Big Lick thread

4. Thread that you wish had never died -

Not sure

5. Best username -

Spongebobsquarepants, chocolatier :lol:

6. Most annoying username -

anything like this: AnNoYiNg!!!!

7. Most inspirational poster -

There are a lot of posters who inspire me, I really can't name just a few. It depends on the thread.

8. Poster in most need of visiting a sanitarium -

Nope, not touching that one with a 10 foot pole! Nope, not gonna! :no:

9. Poster whose threads you look most forward to reading -

Misty Blue (I can't think of a time where she did not make me laugh), Reynard Ridge, The Jenners, Maren... seriously, there are so many.

10. Poster who you want to come back as in your next life -

Maren, lsprieser

11. Poster who you most want to meet in person -

Maren, lsprieser, Libish, Misty Blue, Reynard Ridge, acottongim, onetempies, spacely, Dragonfyne, 6#, happymouth, sj66, cyriz, HAF, HFSH, Shoos, 2 Dogs, etc. You guys know who you are! ;)

12. Poster whose horse you would jump in front of a train for -

There are a few, but I am not about to look my own "gift" horses in the mouth.

13. Poster that always puts you in a good mood -

14. Most Valuable Friend/s that you have gained as a result of this BB -

acottongim, onetempies, spacely, Dragonfyne.


15. Most memorable event from the BB this year -

The countless efforts made by TONS of COTHers to help someone or some horse (s) in need, that is just truely unbelieveable to me, and heart-warming.

16. Thing you would change most about the BB -

Fewer freeze ups

17. What you like best about the BB -

All of the valuable information, advice, people, humor, and generosity of spirit by posters.

18. Has any - one/thing/topic - changed the way you live?

It is difficult to name just one thing as so many topics have changed the way I live/take care of my horses.

19. In general - how was 2006 for you?

Well, let's see, job-wise, it sucked the first part of the year but has made a DEEFINITE improvement throughout the year and now I am VERY happy with my job. Horse-wise, I have to say I am happy with that. I got to start my youngster this year which was a treat. I am so excited to be starting our riding life together, we have a lot to look forward to. Also, I moved my horses to a new barn and that has been a good thing. Personally, with my DH, things have been pretty good. My only REAL complaint is the fact that my ship has not come in, the damn thing is WAAAAAAYYYYYYYYY late and I am not sure when the ETA is at this point. :lol:

Here's to a great 2007!

[maxxtrot]

. Your Favorite Thread of the Year -NOT REALLY SURE

2. Thread that has impacted you the most - ANYONE THAT LOST A CHILD OR A FAMILY MEMBER

3. Thread that just wouldn't die - BIG LICK THREAD

4. Thread that you wish had never died - ?

5. Best username - FREEBIRD(THAT'S WHAT WE ALL WISH WE WERE)


6. Most annoying username - A%&&YTHING LIKE T%A#T

7. Most inspirational poster - FESSY'S MOM.

8. Poster in most need of visiting a sanitarium -WE ALL KNOW WHO THAT IS.

9. Poster whose threads you look most forward to reading - REYNARD RIDGE

10. Poster who you want to come back as in your next life - NOT SURE

11. Poster who you most want to meet in person -ALL OF YOU FOR SURE

12. Poster whose horse you would jump in front of a train for - ALL OF THEM, I LOFF THE HONY'S

13. Poster that always puts you in a good mood -REYNARD RIDGE

14. Most Valuable Friend/s that you have gained as a result of this BB -I HAVE SEVERAL, THEY KNOW WHO THEY ARE

15. Most memorable event from the BB this year -ALL OF RESCUE THREADS AND SUN KISSED ACRES THREAD.

16. Thing you would change most about the BB -WISH EVERYBODY COULD JUST NOT TAKE THINGS SO PERSONAL.

17. What you like best about the BB - YOU CAN FIND OUT ABOUT ANYTHING YOU WANT TO.

18. Has any - one/thing/topic - changed the way you live?NOPE

19. In general - how was 2006 for you? SHI**Y, VERY SLOW MONEY YEAR FOR ME, HARD SOMETIMES.

Here's to a great 2007!

[Nootka]

2. Thread that has impacted you the most - Horribly Sad News - Jingles for Nootka


Oh crap. I had totally forgot to include that. I remember looking at your Webshots of him and crying for you and your family. I am so, so sorry for your incredible loss.

Thank you for thinking about me. This month is going to be the hardest as his birthday is the 18th:cry: Not looking forward to that at all. I can already feel myself slipping emotionally. i am very in control ....VERY.. to the point it scares me. I have to be though for my parents.. the reason i moved down here. If i fall apart they will blame themselves for his death and I cant let them feel that way. i would rather struggle emotionally then let them hurt.

[eventing-n-SD]

The Hitler Youth thread didn't strike anyone as trolling? :)

OMG, it couldn't have been a more obvious troll-baited-thread if the OP had said Hilter developed rollkur. IMHO anyway ;-) :lol:

[acottongim]

1. Your Favorite Thread of the Year -

There have been many. The Steffan Peters thread is one of the funniest though. Also enjoyed the comraderie on waiting for my foal to be born (there was a thread that STF started about who else is on foal watch in which her mare went FOREVER and a DAY before foaling).

2. Thread that has impacted you the most -

About Nootka's son's death. I had met her just a couple of years ago at an inspection and she was so nice - it was an awful way to start the day that am when I read that her son had passed on.

The other one about Barbaro's injury and recovery - I found out from the board before the news what had happend.

3. Thread that just wouldn't die -

The TWH Big Lick thing... tried to read some of it, but really after 30 pages I couldn't do it anymore.
4. Thread that you wish had never died -

Not Sure.
5. Best username -

Dressage Geek "Ribbon Ho", Bugs - N- Frodo, there are others, will have to come back and add them.

6. Most annoying username -

None of the user names really "bug" me, but I don't like to have to "think" when I see a name, which means that I don't like the ones with the messed up spellings/punctuation etc.

7. Most inspirational poster -

For different reasons: Renyard Ridge, Maren, Oldenburg Mom, PDM, I know that I am missing some!

8. Poster in most need of visiting a sanitarium -

Not going to go there, but there are many (prob myself included LOL)

9. Poster whose threads you look most forward to reading -

R. Ridge, Bugs-n-Frodo, Maren, PDM (when she posts), OMom, STF, 2Dogs, even slc... all for different reasons, and all for entertainment! :winkgrin:

10. Poster who you want to come back as in your next life -

R. Ridge for her wit, Bugs for her modesty/honesty, Maren for her knowledge, Equine Repro for HER knowledge... there are more I am sure.

11. Poster who you most want to meet in person -

I have met MANY of the wonderful people on COTH (Home Again Farm, Maren, Jesse's Mom, just to name a very few), but I would still like to meet many others: Bugs (we'll get it together one day LOL), STF, OMom, Castlegate, avery, ... frankly, I am happy to meet anyone - I love putting names and faces together!

12. Poster whose horse you would jump in front of a train for -

There are several that I would do this, but my favorite horse (besides my own of course LOL), is Home Again Farm's filly from this year. OMG she is beautiful!

13. Poster that always puts you in a good mood -

R. Ridge - I snort more liquids out of my nose reading her prose. I can always count on a chuckle when I read her stuff.

14. Most Valuable Friend/s that you have gained as a result of this BB -

I use the term friend very tightly - being a military brat and moving a lot I treasure friends and don't use the term lightly. I do consider Bugs a good friend though.

15. Most memorable event from the BB this year -

The long foal watch and sharing that with everyone else.

16. Thing you would change most about the BB -

As someone else said - the "hang up" every once in a while.

17. What you like best about the BB -

The comraderie.

18. Has any - one/thing/topic - changed the way you live?

Nothing in particular has changed my life, but I do look at things differently sometimes - also it helps me learn new things (in terms of training, feeding, etc).

19. In general - how was 2006 for you?

Overall the year was good. It was a great show season with my colt that I bred from the love of my life mare. I also "broke" this same colt this year (what a great experience getting to ride the thing that you created). His mom (who has been a PROBLEM mare to get preg) finally conceived - the ultrasound confirmed it on my birthday (happy birthday to me!) after 3 years of trying. My mother went to Iraq and came home (my birthday weekend). Work is swell - always have job security as people will cont to hurt thier kids unfortunately. We had one beautiful colt born on the property this year. My barn was built. The only down thing was my grandmother being diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer (actually happend last holiday season), she went off chemo in Feb, and she has made a vow to see Christmas which her will power to do so is the only thing keeping her going at this point.

Happy 2007 everyone and Happy Holidays!

[philosoraptor]

These are some tough questions!

1. Your Favorite Thread of the Year -
Any thread with the following words in the title:
-rollkur
-slaughter
-Parelli's big orange stick
-da mAgIcAL GyPsY vAnNER
-towing with less than a ___ size truck = death. ___ brand trailer = death.

2. Thread that has impacted you the most -
The one about the trailer door falling off, the horse fell out and he almost died (included a link to a news story). It reminded me how we should never get overconfident about safety. It also reminded me how fragile life is and how easily we might lose someone we love.

Also the recent thread about a certain big "rescue" which showed me how gullible I was. This "rescue" had lots of people including myself fooled they were a 501c3 Non Profit, and they're not. 99% of horse people are good people, but it's a reminder we need to not get taken by that 1% who are not.

3. Thread that just wouldn't die -

Anyone remember the thread that was added then deleted to say "1"... and people replied "2,3,4....125..."

4. Thread that you wish had never died -
Couple of threads with serious but controversial questions who were intentionally killed by shouts of "choo choo train wreck".. I was bummed we never got the original questions answered.

8. Poster in most need of visiting a sanitarium -

Me!

10. Poster who you want to come back as in your next life -

Erin. Oh the fun I could have as moderator... :D

11. Poster who you most want to meet in person -

county

12. Poster whose horse you would jump in front of a train for -

anyone

13. Poster that always puts you in a good mood -

Too many to list. Any one of many who are intelligent and consistent, even if I don't agree with them.

14. Most Valuable Friend/s that you have gained as a result of this BB -

I've made a bunch of new friends, especially the local ones I would never have met in person if it wasn’t for COTH (you know who you are! :) )

15. Most memorable event from the BB this year -

The discovery that Gypsy Vanners can poop majicak butterflies. From now on whenever I see a gypsy vanner, I'm seeing butterflies and having to laugh to myself.

16. Thing you would change most about the BB -

No more "Database Error" messages.

The page you are looking for is currently unavailable. The Web site might be experiencing technical difficulties, or you may need to adjust your browser settings.

17. What you like best about the BB -

It's busy & it's full of great people.

18. Has any - one/thing/topic - changed the way you live?

No one topic, but it's been good for me to see things from totally different perspectives. It also reminds me the way things are done here (in my town) isn't true for everywhere in the US.

19. In general - how was 2006 for you?

Great!

[Barnfairy]

1. Your Favorite Thread of the Year - CANTER Cuties!!!

2. Thread that has impacted you the most - CANTER Cuties!!!

3. Thread that just wouldn't die - The Barbaro Recovery -- not that that's a bad thing. Glad he's still with us!

4. Thread that you wish had never died - "1"

5. Best username - War Admiral. The name Ware Whip! makes me chuckle. Dressage Geek "Ribbon Ho" because it makes me think of ribbon candy and ho-hos.

6. Most annoying username - How can a name be annoying?

7. Most inspirational poster - AppJumpr08, 17handTB, and everyone who helped bring at risk horses to safety.

8. Poster in most need of visiting a sanitarium - Probably Erin after cat herding us all day.

9. Poster whose threads you look most forward to reading - Glimmerglass

10. Poster who you want to come back as in your next life - Does Penny Chenery post here?

11. Poster who you most want to meet in person - JessiP. Dressage Geek "Ribbon Ho". Laurierace. goeslikestink.

12. Poster whose horse you would jump in front of a train for - anyone's

13. Poster that always puts you in a good mood - can't go wrong with Reynard Ridge

14. Most Valuable Friend/s that you have gained as a result of this BB - Rasor D :D

15. Most memorable event from the BB this year - Everyone visiting the racing forum after the Preakness to check on Barbaro

16. Thing you would change most about the BB - more off topic days.

17. What you like best about the BB - always someone to talk horses with

18. Has any - one/thing/topic - changed the way you live? The way I live? Not really, but anytime anyone posts of personal tragedy it reminds me to be grateful for what I have.

19. In general - how was 2006 for you? Not perfect, I had to say goodbye to my beloved horse Forfeit in February...but in all a heck of a lot better than '05.

[naters]

Ummm HELLOOOOO... anyone remember this thread??

http://chronicleforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=34558&highlight=smegma+cooler

:)

[naters]

1. Your Favorite Thread of the Year -
The irreverent posters thread!!! (see link above!)

2. Thread that has impacted you the most -

3. Thread that just wouldn't die - The irreverent posters thread!!! (see link above!)

4. Thread that you wish had never died - The irreverent posters thread!!! (see link above!)

5. Best username -

6. Most annoying username -

AnYt#1ng L!kE t#!S

7. Most inspirational poster -

- Everyone that posts great stories or great information

8. Poster in most need of visiting a sanitarium

- Erin because she hates southerners and drinks too many smegma coolers :)

9. Poster whose threads you look most forward to reading -

- Findeight, CBoylen, War Admiral, Horse_poor, jetsmom, eggbutt, ChocoMare, BugsnFrodo, Equusrocks, MistyBlue, Pocket Pony, Seahorsefarmtobe, DMK, Helen of NC, relocatedTXjumper, ESG, FindersKeepers, DeLapp512, Oreovengenceismine, mcm7780, egontoast, and "Even Table"

10. Poster who you want to come back as in your next life - CBoylen



11. Poster who you most want to meet in person -

12. Poster whose horse you would jump in front of a train for - mine!!!

13. Poster that always puts you in a good mood -

14. Most Valuable Friend/s that you have gained as a result of this BB -

- Midge!!! I really enjoyed meeting you and appreciate my mini-braiding clinic. My mom is really excited to have you out to her barn sometime soon!!

15. Most memorable event from the BB this year -

16. Thing you would change most about the BB -

- Those darn error messages. Plus, I am convinced COTH is what gives my computer the "blue screen" all the time.

17. What you like best about the BB

- All the advice, and information that is to be had here, and all the networking and the way everyone jumps into help!

18. Has any - one/thing/topic - changed the way you live?

- All of the horse care topics are great. Thanks to the HJ forum, I have discovered that it is OK to wear colored shirts in the show ring.

19. In general - how was 2006 for you? Decent!

Here's to a great 2007!

[Alter]

Posted under my Alter! Opps!

[Freebird!]

OMG, it couldn't have been a more obvious troll-baited-thread if the OP had said Hilter developed rollkur. IMHO anyway ;-) :lol:

You mean....he didn't? :winkgrin:

[horse_poor]

Ummm HELLOOOOO... anyone remember this thread??

http://chronicleforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=34558&highlight=smegma+cooler

:)

NATERS! I forgot about that thread! I randomly picked a page and opened it and it was about the flax seed cookie abuse-I actually laughed out loud! That was the thread about the show we held at spaghetti junction, among other things.

Too funny!!!!!!!!

edited to add--I am still reading it and really laughing outloud--reviewing when I got my new horse POS and he had oozing legs and I tried to stop the oozing with Twinkie innards and Parkay, applied with the Pampered Chef rubber spatula! *snort* and this, posted by me, has to be the best:

"HUGE NEWS!

Judge Judy is my new BNT.

So, put that in your resque and smoke it!"

[naters]

NATERS! I forgot about that thread! I randomly picked a page and opened it and it was about the flax seed cookie abuse-I actually laughed out loud! That was the thread about the show we held at spaghetti junction, among other things.

Too funny!!!!!!!!

Yea!!! A fellow irreverent poster!!!

[Event4Life]

1. Your Favorite Thread of the Year -
Sunskist Acres thread
2. Thread that has impacted you the most- The recent Canter Cuties thread becuase my big goal in life is that one day I'll have a good enough job so I can have a farmette and buy and retrain OTTBs.

3. Thread that just wouldn't die -

4. Thread that you wish had never died -

5. Best username - Ted the Peep Ho

6. Most annoying username - goeslikestink...I think she can do better than that, she has alot to say and is knowledgable!

7. Most inspirational poster - MapleShade

8. Poster in most need of visiting a sanitarium - ummmm.

9. Poster whose threads you look most forward to reading - Aunt Esther!

10. Poster who you want to come back as in your next life - Aunt Esther! haha

11. Poster who you most want to meet in person - Too many to name...

12. Poster whose horse you would jump in front of a train for - Ted...I love his obsession with peeps, must try them on Cassidy but I'm sure she'd turn her nose up.

13. Poster that always puts you in a good mood - Aunt Esther

14. Most Valuable Friend/s that you have gained as a result of this BB - I'm kinda low key, so none really

15. Most memorable event from the BB this year -Seeing everyones response to Lori's barn burning down. You guys are incredible!

16. Thing you would change most about the BB - I'd include an off topic board for everyday....thats what I love about the other boards I post on.

17. What you like best about the BB - How active it is and you guys have shown me what a huge difference a small group of people can make.

18. Has any - one/thing/topic - changed the way you live? Well the Canter thread has made me more determined to make a difference for OTTBs, and also Maple Shades dedication to the 2 horses she rescued.

19. In general - how was 2006 for you? Graduated from high school and went to the best little liberal arts college EVER, discovered my love for Rugby = AMAZING! GO GATORS!

[naters]

http://chronicleforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=34558&page=17&highlight=smegma+cooler


I have found myself re-reading the WHOLE thread... on page 17now :)

[tullio]

1. Your Favorite Thread of the Year - any of the OTTB rescues - especially love the "Lou Lou" thread (I think that was the horse's name - the one EqTrainer has? That one.)

2. Thread that has impacted you the most- Any of the H/J ones about the trends in our sport.

3. Thread that just wouldn't die - That "$500 just to look!" thread was around for.ever. Ugh!

4. Thread that you wish had never died - Incredible Invisibles!

5. Best username - SPLAT!

6. Most annoying username - I don't know?!

7. Most inspirational poster - Any of the rescuers (and that's always how I think of those who are active in that capacity - the rescuers!)

8. Poster in most need of visiting a sanitarium - Oh, there are many.

9. Poster whose threads you look most forward to reading - I always like findeight's replies, 9/10 of the time I agree and even on the tenth time, I learn something. I love seeing Janet's posts, too. I don't know that either of them really START many threads, but oh well.

10. Poster who you want to come back as in your next life - There are several that would be fine - but I'll agree with others and say cboylen.

11. Poster who you most want to meet in person - Too many to name!

12. Poster whose horse you would jump in front of a train for - if I had to pick just one, Tidy Rabbit's Havoline! He's my favorite COTH horse, but there are lots of lucky posters with beautiful and talented 'kids'.

13. Poster that always puts you in a good mood - DGRH

14. Most Valuable Friend/s that you have gained as a result of this BB - I don't know, I haven't really connected with anyone that way. I enjoy pretty much everyone.

15. Most memorable event from the BB this year - I think the Barbaro coverage, especially when it was first starting, was really incredible. Not just the news but the discussion and 'presence' of so many people brought together by that one event.

16. Thing you would change most about the BB - Less downtime! I know this is a tall order.

17. What you like best about the BB - There's always someone on here who wants to talk about horses. This was my first year here and I loved it.

18. Has any - one/thing/topic - changed the way you live? Can't think of one.

19. In general - how was 2006 for you? Very good!

[jetsmom]

Naters! You should be hung and quartered for linking the "Irreverent thread". I started reading it again, and have ended up neglecting the cleaning I was supposed to be doing!

I forgot about the "Firey River Under the Rainbow Bridge" where we were going to send DMK, after she had alligator clips attached to her a$$. Too funny. And it makes me want to spell "rescue" as Resque."

[lark_b]

Link please.

http://www.chronicleforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=74801

[naters]

NATERS! I forgot about that thread! I randomly picked a page and opened it and it was about the flax seed cookie abuse-I actually laughed out loud! That was the thread about the show we held at spaghetti junction, among other things.

Too funny!!!!!!!!

edited to add--I am still reading it and really laughing outloud--reviewing when I got my new horse POS and he had oozing legs and I tried to stop the oozing with Twinkie innards and Parkay, applied with the Pampered Chef rubber spatula! *snort* and this, posted by me, has to be the best:

"HUGE NEWS!

Judge Judy is my new BNT.

So, put that in your resque and smoke it!"



Lauging my ass off at work... and at 130am, the control room operators are wondering about me!!

[naters]

Naters! You should be hung and quartered for linking the "Irreverent thread". I started reading it again, and have ended up neglecting the cleaning I was supposed to be doing!

I forgot about the "Firey River Under the Rainbow Bridge" where we were going to send DMK, after she had alligator clips attached to her a$$. Too funny. And it makes me want to spell "rescue" as Resque."

I have now, numerous times on several posts spelled resQUE :)

[naters]

Smegma coolers start on page 37 ;)

http://chronicleforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=34558&page=37&highlight=smegma+cooler

[Shahrazade]

Reply by quoting the following list and adding the answers in your reply.

1. Your Favorite Thread of the Year - Let's Play A Game! I finally started a super zombie thread!

2. Thread that has impacted you the most - All the rescue threads. I have lain awake nights wondering if that horse got pulled off the truck in such and such a state...

3. Thread that just wouldn't die - All the slaughter threads.

4. Thread that you wish had never died - Virginia Sporthorses- that one was fun!

5. Best username - bornfreenowexpensive!

6. Most annoying username - *DrsgDIVA*

7. Most inspirational poster - ReynardRidge, because one day I will have a book published!

8. Poster in most need of visiting a sanitarium - All of them? Alysheba and JackieBlue at one point needed to visit one to surgically separate them from fighting...

9. Poster whose threads you look most forward to reading - ReynardRidge, DressageGeek, JetsMom

10. Poster who you want to come back as in your next life - All the rich ones! :winkgrin: Seriously, though, Aunt Esther.

11. Poster who you most want to meet in person - Hmm. Toughie. RaceTB (where IS she?) DressageGeek (so I could meet Ted), 17HandTB, Louise, VirginiaBred, LaurieRace, CookiePony (for thank yous for SS!),

12. Poster whose horse you would jump in front of a train for - Well, not a poster, but an acquaintance of Classic Melody- the one with the Rolex horse for sale...

13. Poster that always puts you in a good mood - Everybody who was so nice on my thread about my 4 yo TB that is a saint (and I'm a bad horse mom who doesn't ride enough...)

14. Most Valuable Friend/s that you have gained as a result of this BB - Simkie, who took the rescue filly!

15. Most memorable event from the BB this year - Simkie adopting the filly- it may not have been big for everyone, but seeing her life saved was huge for me.

16. Thing you would change most about the BB - I want a nonchalant whistle emoticon, a barf emoticon, and more OT days.

17. What you like best about the BB - How people step in to rescue needy horsies.

18. Has any - one/thing/topic - changed the way you live? The BB in general- the slaughter threads made me more politically active, the helmet threads made me more careful, the rescue threads restored my faith in people (no exaggeration), my recent mopey 4 yo TB saint thread is in the process of convincing me to get on the meds I need....

19. In general - how was 2006 for you? It freakin' stunk, to be honest. Worst year of my life. Lost the best horse I ever rode, the best friend and role model I ever had, many other wonderful horses I have known, the last vestiges of a familial bond with my father and most of what I had with my mother, lost my hedgehog, my turtle, most of m time to ride, and nearly lost what saves my sanity every day when I was two inches from selling my horse, giving up animals, and going to law school because I just could not handle losing any more animals or people I cared about and wanted to learn to become the type of person who doesn't care- and I figured a corporate lawyer fit the bill.

Here's to a great 2007! I'm just pinning my hopes on 'lousy'- that would be better than this year by a long shot.

(thanks VTRider)

[naters]

and that is also the thread where we dubbed "eventable" with her new name :D "even-table"

And my favorite post of mine from that thread, when trying to do dressage with TRIPODS:

Yep, the Kitchen floor is great for getting them to bend around your leg. Especially if they have the stove for support.

AND, if you turn the burners on, they will actively seek to bend towards your leg, rather than away from (they don't want to burn anything...)

[DocNDabby]

1. Your Favorite Thread of the Year - The Virginia Sporthorse thread, most of Dressage Geek's threads, the WTD threads


2. Thread that has impacted you the most - wow, hard to answer. As this was my first year on COTH there were LOTS of threads that affected me and I learned a TON here this year.

3. Thread that just wouldn't die - several about horrible things done to horses (ie, murdering horses...)

4. Thread that you wish had never died - Virginia Sporthorses- there are several others but can't recall them right now...

5. Best username - Bugs-n-Frodo, goeslikestink, Dressage Geek Ribbon Ho...

6. Most annoying username - like so many of you, StUFF*^%LiKEthIS

7. Most inspirational poster - very hard to say as there were so many folks who had tough times this year and were brave enough to share with us...the families who lost children or spouses or those who lost the horses they loved.

8. Poster in most need of visiting a sanitarium - probably me! Though there were some of you who were posting in the middle of the night who were tired and a little soused...of course, I sound like that WITHOUT being tired or soused!...

9. Poster whose threads you look most forward to reading - MoonRiverFarm, ReynardRidge, DressageGeek, Risk-Averse-Rider, RivenOak, TwoSimple, Aunt Esther, JSwan, HRsnaround, FindEight...

10. Poster who you want to come back as in your next life - Dressage Geek, RiskAverseRider, RivenOak, HrsnAround, Aunt Esther, LaGringa, Murphyluv, ProppedUp...wow, and so many more! You guys all are fun, that's why I hang here. (So, does this count as kissing up, guys?)


11. Poster who you most want to meet in person - Sometimes wish we could have a great big conference and all meet at once. There are two here where I live (RiskAverseRider and RivenOak) whom I am hoping to meet with soon. Would also like to meet MoonRiverFarm and HrsnAround.


12. Poster whose horse you would jump in front of a train for - Anyone in trouble

13. Poster that always puts you in a good mood - too many to mention...

14. Most Valuable Friend/s that you have gained as a result of this BB - RivenOak, RiskAverseRider, MoonriverFarm, HrsnAround.


15. Most memorable event from the BB this year - wow, too many to list here.

16. Thing you would change most about the BB - I want more emoticons and less BB hangups/unavailable times.

17. What you like best about the BB - Wow, this is a big list! I love the information and learning about horses and riding, I love the humor, I love the way folks step in the be supportive of anyone in trouble or any animal in trouble. I am NEVER bored!

18. Has any - one/thing/topic - changed the way you live? I guess it's made me diligent about checking for information and evaluating different opinions...I am more likely to think horse related stuff through first now.

19. In general - how was 2006 for you? Not good at the first three quarters of it. I was extremely ill off and on, but the last quarter has been much better! Hoping that continues into 2007. It was a GREAT "horse" year also in that I got my new OTTB and new saddles. I also got a "new" violin (over 250 years old) that has been a dream of mine since I was a little girl...and that was a REAL surprise from a dear friend of mine. DH had some nice things happen for him in the last quarter as well. So, I'm just focusing on this last three months and going for a good 2007. I am also wishing and praying for a GREAT 2007 for all the COTHers and for those of you who are suffering losses and sadness and pain to find joy, happiness, good health and peace in their lives.
Here's to a great 2007!

(PS: short note to Shahrazade---I sure do understand your last paragraph...sort have been where you are in my own past...DO NOT go to law school or give up on what you are doing! I did that and it was NOT such a great solution! It's just best to follow who you ARE INSIDE yourself and go with that---be true to YOU. I'm wishing you a MUCH better 2007 and happiness to come your way!)

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

1. Your Favorite Thread of the Year -
Sunskist Acres thread - I have to go with this one too. So many great threads, so many good trainwrecks. But the support for people and horses on this board is overwhelming. So honorable mention (still - a honkin' big rosette!) to Nootka, Irish Ei, SHiloh Acres, and the the assorted rescue/CANTER threads. Edited to add: The Fart Thread. Simply Priceless. And a spinoff from a Parelli trainwreck.

2. Thread that has impacted you the most- see above.

3. Thread that just wouldn't die - any of the slaughter threads.

4. Thread that you wish had never died - I still have fond memories of Allen, the movie. Thanks to that thread, I increased my kharma level.

5. Best username - hard choice here. So many good names.

6. Most annoying username - as long as I don't have to type them in, I don't care!

7. Most inspirational poster - again - so many. All the rescues - wow - if I started to list everrone I'd never get off the board. Plus all those who have dealt with serious illnesses and tragedies. And those who have posted the before and after photos of their rescues. Can't beat those. And Quin!! who turned Ted on to circus peanuts. And others on this board reminded me: Carol Ames, Free, Fancy.

8. Poster in most need of visiting a sanitarium - Uh oh. I think I should self qualify? Buy I'll see many of you there, right?

9. Poster whose threads you look most forward to reading - Again - so many. Ghazzu for horse care. Ideayoda and others on the dressage thread, where I mostly just lurk. Reynard Ridge of course, for sheer pleasure of reading! horse_poor for her wonderful WTD contributions. But a special mention to zagafi for her kohlrhabi stick of vengeance. Lori's updates on Sunkissed Acres. I should also give a nod to Coreene and Aunt Esther.

10. Poster who you want to come back as in your next life - someone like Lori who runs a rescue. Plus the people like Louise, cowgirljenn, Marli, TBlvr, all those who rescue from the kill pens and/or offer homes. I just don't know how you do it.

11. Poster who you most want to meet in person - way too many. Maybe one day we'll have a huge COTH gathering, possibly funded in part by JustBorn?

12. Poster whose horse you would jump in front of a train for - I would probably do this for any horse. But knowing my depth perception, I'd probably miss the tracks.

13. Poster that always puts you in a good mood - Reynard Ridge, all my co conspirators on the trainwreck threads, War Admiral, and everyone who posts about the rescue.

14. Most Valuable Friend/s that you have gained as a result of this BB -wow - some I have yet to meet but chat with a lot - horse_poor, AstonMartin, equusrocks, Snkstacres, feisomeday, alagirl, goeslikestink. Some who I have met - IrishEi, Ghazzu, Rt66Kix. Some that I will meet! Reynard Ridge and Cosmosmom!

15. Most memorable event from the BB this year - The wonderful turnaround for Sunkissed Acres and War Admiral's Avery.

16. Thing you would change most about the BB - when it gies v..e...r...y.....s..l...o..w.

17. What you like best about the BB - the overwhelming support from everyone. Plus the high tolerance of my ecstatic yips about peeps.

18. Has any - one/thing/topic - changed the way you live? Well, I notice that I tend to send a lot of dribbles...

19. In general - how was 2006 for you? not a great start, but ended up okay. I'm okay, Ted's okay, my family is okay. I got FUNDED. And the best - at our new barn, where we have been for over a year - Ted has blossomed, and I have learned so very very much. So a huge thank you to my trainer and barn friends.

[Reynard Ridge]

:sadsmile: Sniff. You guys are the best. Sniff.

Mine, with a few additions and subtractions, because I have never been good at following the rules. :yes:

Favorite Thread of the Year: Sunkist Acres - because of the outpouring of support. I love the fun and humor we have on this board, but when the rubber meets the road, it is incredible to see how people pull together.

Best username: The Geek, natch.

Posters whose threads you look most forward to reading - In no particular order: MistyBlue, The Geek, Janet, CarolineWeber, KathyJohnson, horse_poor, Deltawave, Chocomare, CBolyen, LostFarmer, KellyS, jilltx, Tom King

Poster who you most want to meet in person - Because the Geek and I will finally meet face to face in December, I would have to say Misty Blue. Now THERE's a woman I want to kick back and have a few beers with. :yes:

Most Valuable Friend/s that you have gained as a result of this BB -gosh -Cosmosmom, the Geek.

What you like best about the BB - It is a place of solace and camradarie for me. A place where I can come and be with the people who speak my language. Mostly. I don't spend much time on the SportHorse Forum.

The Two Posters You Would Most Like to Witness In a Face to Face Meeting
LostFarmer and Thomas 1 - with Egotoast and slc a close second. :D

The Poster You Would Most Like to Get Drunk With
The above mentioned Misty Blue, but only if the Geek and Cosmosmom are there, too!

[LostFarmer]

The Two Posters You Would Most Like to Witness In a Face to Face Meeting
LostFarmer and Thomas 1 - with Egotoast and slc a close second. :D


Thomas and I are more like sparing partners. It can happen when you mix a stuffy Englishman that is a little set in his ways with a stuborn hillbilly redneck from Idaho. It would be a lively debate! Then we would share a cup of tea for Thomas and milk for me.

[LostFarmer]

1. Your Favorite Thread of the Year -
Any that avoid the slaughter topic.

2. Thread that has impacted you the most- Sunkist farms

3. Thread that just wouldn't die - The slaughter threads

4. Thread that you wish had never died - The really good train wrecks.

5. Best username - Geek would be it

6. Most annoying username - those this the horses name in it

7. Most inspirational poster -

8. Poster in most need of visiting a sanitarium - That would be me

9. Poster whose threads you look most forward to reading - RR for a chance to laugh, Geek for a good wreck, Tom King to learn something handy.

10. Poster who you want to come back as in your next life - Tom King- He is my hero the man can fix anything. When I grow up I want to be like Tom King

11. Poster who you most want to meet in person - Tom King, Mistyblue, country, RR

12. Poster whose horse you would jump in front of a train for - Not a horse out there worth a human life.

13. Poster that always puts you in a good mood - Reynard Ridge,

14. Most Valuable Friend/s that you have gained as a result of this BB - The folks in driving have learned to tolerate me and my hickdom.

15. Most memorable event from the BB this year -

16. Thing you would change most about the BB - when it dies

17. What you like best about the BB - the collective respect of horses.

18. Has any - one/thing/topic - changed the way you live? I have a copy of $700 pony in the bathroom. :yes: A great read for moving things through.

19. In general - how was 2006 for you? I am above ground, all of my family stayed above ground.

[zedcadjna]

1. Your Favorite Thread of the Year - Barbaro thread

2. Thread that has impacted you the most - Barbaro Thread

3. Thread that just wouldn't die - n/a

4. Thread that you wish had never died - the Croc htr, I really liked him...

5. Best username - zedcadjna /haha

6. Most annoying username - n/a

7. Most inspirational poster - I have to think about that one

8. Poster in most need of visiting a sanitarium -n/a

9. Poster whose threads you look most forward to reading - too many too list

10. Poster who you want to come back as in your next life - chanda boylen

11. Poster who you most want to meet in person - chanda boylen

12. Poster whose horse you would jump in front of a train for - reggie owned by chanda boylen

13. Poster that always puts you in a good mood - idk

14. Most Valuable Friend/s that you have gained as a result of this BB - n/a

15. Most memorable event from the BB this year -cant really think of one..

16. Thing you would change most about the BB - more off topic days and add a free classified section for small items

17. What you like best about the BB - the hunter/jumper section..

18. Has any - one/thing/topic - changed the way you live? nope

19. In general - how was 2006 for you? it sucked, too many things happened this yr to end it off with my mom's death...:cry:

[mcm7780]

naters -- I loved that thread! :D The best part about the link you posted is that "smegma coolers" is part of the actual link name!!!

[Nootka]

Ummm HELLOOOOO... anyone remember this thread??

http://chronicleforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=34558&highlight=smegma+cooler

:)


I neeever saw that !!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[naters]

naters -- I loved that thread! :D The best part about the link you posted is that "smegma coolers" is part of the actual link name!!!


Ah, yes, :lol: :D :D :D

[Appassionato]

1. Your Favorite Thread of the Year - Alysheba's horse purchase thread (for the child). It was a fun trainwreck! And any WTD or Parelli trainwreck.


2. Thread that has impacted you the most - Probably the Mexican/Canadian slaughter thread. It definately pit against banning US slaughter now. Also the blacklist thread. I'm SO ready for a road trip.

3. Thread that just wouldn't die - TWH BL Abuse

4. Thread that you wish had never died - Any founder thread

5. Best username - DressageGeek

6. Most annoying username - AnYtHiNgLiKeThIs or anything with an exclammation point at the end of it, really, you look like an airhead. Why should I take you seriously?

7. Most inspirational poster - Right now, snksstacres. Her ability to see the light despite that tragedy...

8. Poster in most need of visiting a sanitarium - I better just hush now. They know who they are.

9. Poster whose threads you look most forward to reading - Geek, Chocomare, and any other light-hearted threads! I also look for any hoof threads by the "hoof crowd".

10. Poster who you want to come back as in your next life - Myself. Next time, even better!

11. Poster who you most want to meet in person - I've met several from here, so I'll stick to names that I haven't met: Geek, MistyBlue, hoofrx1, matryoshka, Ghazzu, J Swan, county...I'll add as I think of more!

12. Poster whose horse you would jump in front of a train for - Can't they jump in front of a train for their own horse???

13. Poster that always puts you in a good mood - Geek

14. Most Valuable Friend/s that you have gained as a result of this BB - Chocomare, BeastieSlave, Gnalli, hoofrx1, matryoshka

15. Most memorable event from the BB this year - The southeast meeting?

16. Thing you would change most about the BB - More emoticons!

17. What you like best about the BB - The ability to speak pretty freely

18. Has any - one/thing/topic - changed the way you live? Horse care stuff like founder and colic. Who would have guessed that?

19. In general - how was 2006 for you? I'm thankful for getting two new farriers, but otherwise, it wasn't pleasant. I'd really rather not re-hash it. :lol:

Here's to a great 2007!

(thanks VTRider)

[Caroline Weber]

:
Poster who you most want to meet in person - Because the Geek and I will finally meet face to face in December

Is Geek coming to NJ?

[Reynard Ridge]

Is Geek coming to NJ?

:yes: For a few brief, shining moments, the Geek will be coming to NJ - between Christmas and New Years. We can't divulge too much more, as people would FLOCK to my PM box to schmooze for an invite. :yes: Caroline, of course if you would like to meet her, send me a note - I'm working on her social calendar for the occasion.

[Fred]

Best user name: There are a few that I love (and don't see often enough)
Bornfreenowexpensive, bucksnort, and my favourite, LordHelpUs. ;)

Most inspirational thread: The Barbaro Recovery. Thank you VirginiaBred for keeping that going and keeping us all in the loop. Thank you to Barbaro himself, for being the Inspiration that he is.

I've made some wonderful friends through this BB - in real life, Quinn, Robby Johnson, Silly Mommy....you all know who you are.
There are so many who I like, admire and respect. I'd hate to start naming them in case I forgot someone.
Certainly,everyone involved in horse rescue, and rehoming OTTB's - and the way that so many COTH members step up to the plate to try to help - that is one of the most wonderful and memorable things about this board. Thanks to you many of these wonderful horses are saved!

I had a good year, I missed my dear Fred every second he was away at Hilltop, but I met a wonderful group of people there, and got through the separation reasonably sane. (again with a lot of support and cyber chin chucking)
My little Firefly who had the colic surgery last year is now a great big boy, strong and handsome. I got so much support and encouragement from people on this BB when things looked very dark for him. Thank you all.

[Freebird!]

6. Most annoying username - anything with an exclamation point at the end of it, really, you look like an airhead. Why should I take you seriously?



OK, well in my defense, when does one just say "Freebird." Never - you gotta say FREEBIRD! - preferably waving a Zippo lighter, but since none of those are available on a BB, I had to settle with an "!"

:winkgrin:

[Barnfairy]

OK, well in my defense, when does one just say "Freebird." Never - you gotta say FREEBIRD! - preferably waving a Zippo lighter, but since none of those are available on a BB, I had to settle with an "!"

:winkgrin:

Exactly! :yes: Your name connotes southern rock and frynds of skynyrd, not airheadedness!

[findeight]

No time for lists but I'll hit the high spots.

My favorite thread was probably that one about the wacky sales website they actually changed.

The one that wouldn't die definately the TWH.

The one that affected me most was an OT day fast food thread where I learned I am not the only one who loves those nasty Jack in the Box tacos-so does La Gringa.

I get annoyed by usernames like hUTrJprg-al8*34957 as well as those who feel the need to list every horse/pony they ever owned, will own, want to own or want everybody to think they own on the bottom.

Reynard Ridge make me laugh and I'd like to meet her.

The glitches and slllllloooooowwwww speed are annoying, especially during the hours around noon when I am able to get on at all.

2006 was bad at work but there still is work and it can only go up-I hope. Horse, cats and self are well if getting along a bit.

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

:yes: For a few brief, shining moments, the Geek will be coming to NJ - between Christmas and New Years. We can't divulge too much more, as people would FLOCK to my PM box to schmooze for an invite. :yes: Caroline, of course if you would like to meet her, send me a note - I'm working on her social calendar for the occasion.

I am starting to have performance anxiety...!

But what a blast it will be to meet some of you!

[moonriverfarm]

Your Favorite Thread of the Year - Gotta be Virginis Sporthorses, or Alysheba's kid's horse. I nominate both also for Favorite Trainwrecks.

2. Thread that has impacted you the most - Slaughter threads. Sick.

3. Thread that just wouldn't die - TWH BL Abuse

4. Thread that you wish had never died - VSH...wow, that was a fun ride!

5. Best username - goeslikestink and harryjohnson

6. Most annoying username - AnYtHiNgLiKeThIs or ~*T^%#hi~~S

7. Most inspirational poster - those who rise above challenges, and those who always take time to jingle

8. Poster in most need of visiting a sanitarium - previously mentioned.......

9. Poster whose threads you look most forward to reading - RR's by far

10. Poster who you want to come back as in your next life - Aunt Esther, so my purses and manners are nicer

11. Poster who you most want to meet in person - MySS, abrant, my friend Barbara whose username I fogot but who encouraged me a bunch lately, any GA or AL peeps so we can get together and ride!

12. Poster whose horse you would jump in front of a train for - hmmmmmm....

13. Poster that always puts you in a good mood - RR

14. Most Valuable Friend/s that you have gained as a result of this BB - sidepasser for the hay share, laurierace for OTTB info, my SS abrant, arizona barbara

15. Most memorable event from the BB this year - any train wreck!

16. Thing you would change most about the BB - a vomit emoticon as well as a bored one

17. What you like best about the BB - The ability to speak pretty freely but I have been in trouble a few times.....

18. Has any - one/thing/topic - changed the way you live? Not really changed the way I live, but made me more aware for sure!

19. In general - how was 2006 for you? GREAT! I survived yet another major surgery, moved to my farm, bought and sold some super horses, sadly lost two.....became a better rider, have a thriving 18 yr old daughter, a wonderful husband, and my precious little pups who sleep with us at night...I'm BLESSED!

[2DogsFarm]

1. Your Favorite Thread of the Year - the Hurricane Katrina thread from OldLadyOnAThoroughbred. It was so inspiring to see how people from all over came together. Made me cry and I just don't (usually)

2. Thread that has impacted you the most - any of the threads where COTHers pull together to help out another, not necessarily horse-related. Proves this is a community, not just a BB

3. Thread that just wouldn't die - any anti-slaughter thread

4. Thread that you wish had never died - WTD - I never laughed so much or so hard....not to mention spewing on the keyboard

5. Best username - LordHelpus or any of the Aefvue posters

6. Most annoying username - none of them bother me

7. Most inspirational poster - Thomas1 - just a personal thang, he makes me want to go to Scotland and drive (horses) there

8. Poster in most need of visiting a sanitarium - My Momma always said: "If you can't say anything nice..."

9. Poster whose threads you look most forward to reading - ReynardRidge for the laughs, horse_poor for WTD and DressageGeek for the saga of Ted & his Peeps.

10. Poster who you want to come back as in your next life - Thomas1 for the driving or Aunt Esther for the chutzpah

11. Poster who you most want to meet in person - every last one :yes:

12. Poster whose horse you would jump in front of a train for - I wouldn't, not even for my own 2

13. Poster that always puts you in a good mood - ReynardRidge

14. Most Valuable Friend/s that you have gained as a result of this BB - even though she hardly ever posts: OldPost

15. Most memorable event from the BB this year - WTD & ReynardRidge in print!

16. Thing you would change most about the BB - more smilies, or the ability to post my own w/o paying for Premium membership

17. What you like best about the BB - COTHers from all over the world with all the horse experience in the world in any discipline you can name. And all willing to share it

18. Has any - one/thing/topic - changed the way you live? Does feeding BOSS count?

19. In general - how was 2006 for you? Not too bad. Lost some friends-who-really-weren't-anyhow, found some new ones, got in some great trips and got settled in at the farm (going on Year #3)

Happy Holidays to All & Here's to a Great 2007
(wishing early as chances are I won't stay up until midnight)

[archieflies]

The one that affected me most was an OT day fast food thread where I learned I am not the only one who loves those nasty Jack in the Box tacos-so does La Gringa.

My husband lives for those. It makes my life easy.

[Appassionato]

OK, well in my defense, when does one just say "Freebird." Never - you gotta say FREEBIRD! - preferably waving a Zippo lighter, but since none of those are available on a BB, I had to settle with an "!"

:winkgrin:

No, I'm a redneck, remember? Yours at least make sense. The others, no, I envision gum-smacking and banging-their-ears-on-their-shoulder-pads types. If I said the name I'm thinking of specifically, I'll get banned. :winkgrin:

[archieflies]

This thread has encouraged me to make several New Years Resolutions:

1) Be cooler. At least be cool enough to get mentioned on this thread.
2) Start reading threads that contain more than one page (as in, eliminate the laziness factor)... because I'm missing out on the good stuff. (Currently, the only multi-page threads I toouch are ones that contain the phrase "choo choo.")
3) Start reading the sappy threads instead of just the funny ones. I need to get in touch with my emotional side.

Therefore, I'd like to nominate this as the most inspirational thread.

And speaking of trainwreck records, I haven't seen Goldy all year. Have I just missed out? Because ending up last year with the infamous "I know who killed Helen Brach" thread was pretty much a high point in her career. It was nice to get a few Helen Brach/Joe P threads earlier this year, as well. Isn't it about time for a new one?

As far as posters I usually like the most, I'd say Findeight (funny how about a month or so ago I finally understood the username... I'm a bit slow) and Aggie4Bar.

The thread I wish had never died- the Grammar Nazi thread. Erin is a fun squasher. :) The revival of it on OT Day was pretty lame.

[Janet]

16. Thing you would change most about the BB - more smilies, or the ability to post my own w/o paying for Premium membership
AFAIK, you do NOT need to be a premium member to post smilies.

[MeredithTX]

1. Your Favorite Thread of the Year - How can I pick just one? The $500 Just to Look thread was a winner, the Parelli thread had me in hysterics, WTD is a classic, and there have been countless others.

2. Thread that has impacted you the most - I'm not sure if there's been a specific thread that's impacted me particularly, but COTH has been a great source for advice that I can't get anywhere else.

3. Thread that just wouldn't die - the Big Lick thread!

4. Thread that you wish had never died - WTD!

5. Best username - Bank of Dad, bornfreenowexpensive, and Ware Whip!

6. Most annoying username - can't really think of one

7. Most inspirational poster - Reynard Ridge - she's a published writer, witty and intelligent, and a great mom. I hope to be all of those things!

8. Poster in most need of visiting a sanitarium - Can we just send that majority of the dressage board for a brief stay? It's getting a little scary over there lately!

9. Poster whose threads you look most forward to reading - Aunt Esther

10. Poster who you want to come back as in your next life - Ted the Peep 'Ho. Geek is such a good horsey mom that it would be a nice life!

11. Poster who you most want to meet in person - I'd really love to meet some of the other Texas COTHers. I'm sure I've seen some of them at shows before, but I'd love to get to know many of them better. Archieflies, Aggie4Bar, teal tea, ESG, inca, jilltx, Andalucian, etc.

12. Poster whose horse you would jump in front of a train for - I am a pretty big fan of the $700 Pony...

13. Poster that always puts you in a good mood - Aunt Esther

14. Most Valuable Friend/s that you have gained as a result of this BB - I actually haven't really met anyone.

15. Most memorable event from the BB this year - Besides the books that were published, I would have to say the current movement headed by Apassionato to bust a false rescue.

16. Thing you would change most about the BB - fewer database errors!

17. What you like best about the BB - the absolute wealth of advice and support from the incredible horsepeople on this board.

18. Has any - one/thing/topic - changed the way you live? Not one thing specifically, but I have certainly increased my knowledge of things like nutrition and Cushing's.

19. In general - how was 2006 for you? - It was a big year for me. I got married, I started leasing my Andi stallion, I rode in a few big shows, I got a new job. Overall, this was a year of a lot of changes in my life.

[Mtn trails]

1. Your Favorite Thread of the Year - Virginia Sporthorses by far

2. Thread that has impacted you the most - Any of the rescue threads

3. Thread that just wouldn't die - TWH BL abuse

4. Thread that you wish had never died - Any of the really good trainwrecks. I live for those.

5. Best username - Dressage Geek

6. Most annoying username - ThOsE LiKe ThEse!*()$5

7. Most inspirational poster - Hmmm.

8. Poster in most need of visiting a sanitarium - Hmmm again

9. Poster whose threads you look most forward to reading - RR, The Geek, Two Simple

10. Poster who you want to come back as in your next life -

11. Poster who you most want to meet in person - RR, Bumpkin

12. Poster whose horse you would jump in front of a train for - Any one's, as long as the train was stopped.

13. Poster that always puts you in a good mood - RR

14. Most Valuable Friend/s that you have gained as a result of this BB - I guess that would be Bumpkin because she turned me on to my trainer.

15. Most memorable event from the BB this year - Event for me? It was the support I received when I decided to venture back into the English riding world after a long absence. I'm having a ball by the way.

16. Thing you would change most about the BB - Nothing

17. What you like best about the BB - Everyone pulling together for a common good.

18. Has any - one/thing/topic - changed the way you live? Not one, but I started looking closer at my feeding regimen and changed a few things.

19. In general - how was 2006 for you? Pretty rewarding. Rescued a horse on death's door who is now a beautiful sweet critter who elicites the comment "She is so cute!" the first time they meet her.

[Caroline Weber]

Best username: Mare Force One.

Makes me laugh every time.

[MistyBlue]

1. Your Favorite Thread of the Year -
Hmmm, quite a few of them were especially hilarious this year.

2. Thread that has impacted you the most -
Our fellow BB'ers who've lost loved ones this year.

3. Thread that just wouldn't die -
What was that one with the new member who happend to be male and had 5 billion nonsensical replies to it this year? That one was like throwing a stud in with a herd of mares in heat, LOL!

4. Thread that you wish had never died -
The $700 pony ones.

5. Best username -
Okay, someone has Mare Force One??? If so, that's probably my new favorite, that's hilarious. Also love the Geek/ribbon ho, Hitchinmygetalong, Lordhelpus and a bunch of other ones.

6. Most annoying username -
The ones I can't figure out the correct pronunciation to, drives me batty when I can't figure that out.

7. Most inspirational poster -
Aunt Esther, oh to be so Estherish. Tom King, someday I'll fix things correctly. Ghazzu because someday I may have healthy horses or just go to vet school and save myself some income instead of handing it out all the time.

8. Poster in most need of visiting a sanitarium -
Come on now...who here is sane?

9. Poster whose threads you look most forward to reading -
RR's, Tom King's, Lost Farmer's, Chocomare's, Fessy's, and others...my mind is mush right now, I've been sleeping in my barn too long.

10. Poster who you want to come back as in your next life -
Whoever has healthy normal horses. That is...if I *want* another life in horses. :winkgrin:

11. Poster who you most want to meet in person -
The Flig. Of course. :yes:

12. Poster whose horse you would jump in front of a train for -
Are we talking Lionel train here? Or Bullet Train? Or a COTH trainwreck? I would need clarification before answering that one and committing myself to becoming flig-like.

13. Poster that always puts you in a good mood -
Well, the one's who make me laugh of course.

14. Most Valuable Friend/s that you have gained as a result of this BB -
Everyone has value except for those who don't.
And that was my Confucius-ness for 2006. (or confused-ness, not sure which)

15. Most memorable event from the BB this year -
The change to the new format. Messed me up for days.

16. Thing you would change most about the BB -
Adding a steaming pile of manure icon to certain posts so I don't have to bother opening certain ones. :eek:

17. What you like best about the BB -
It's free. And I have other horsie humans to talk to while on farm-arrest. Don't laugh...but you guys help keep me sane.
(okay, somewhat sane) (stop laughing)

18. Has any - one/thing/topic - changed the way you live?
Yes...I'll never pay $500 to go look at a sored TWH horse heading for slaughter that only knows how to Big Lick RK style from a non-profit organization. If not for this BB...I could have gone and done something like that ya know! Phew!:cool:

19. In general - how was 2006 for you?
Hate to say it as a perpetually sunny dispositioned person...but it sucked out loud since August with all our health crises and screwed up weather and I'll be damned happy to boot this year goodbye. :o


Reynard...darlin...I need to apologize to you. I read your reply in this thread and apparently you're waiting for an opportunity to get me drunk to kick me back.
It seems at some point this year I must have kicked you when you were drunk and for that I heartily apologize. :winkgrin:

[A. P.]

"1. Your Favorite Thread of the Year - The one about Virginia Sporthorse's rediculous $500-just-to-see-the-horse charge et al. It was great."


Oh my goodness a thread I started made favorite!!!

You like me! Your really like me!

I'd like to thank all my horses, my family.....
:D

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

And accepting the award for A.P.....you do get a huge rosette for this, right?

[flshgordon]

Reply by quoting the following list and adding the answers in your reply.

1. Your Favorite Thread of the Year -The Barbaro Recovery--check it everyday! and anything about the 700 pony

2. Thread that has impacted you the most - the story of the horses flooded on an island that swam to safety

3. Thread that just wouldn't die - TW big lick and anything about slaughter

4. Thread that you wish had never died - White Trash Dressage

5. Best username - Ted the Peep Ho

6. Most annoying username -

7. Most inspirational poster -

8. Poster in most need of visiting a sanitarium - goeslikestink, county

9. Poster whose threads you look most forward to reading - Reynard Ridge, Bugs n Frodo

10. Poster who you want to come back as in your next life -

11. Poster who you most want to meet in person -

12. Poster whose horse you would jump in front of a train for -

13. Poster that always puts you in a good mood -Reynard Ridge, Bugs n Frodo, Aunt Esther

14. Most Valuable Friend/s that you have gained as a result of this BB - Pippin, kb, sabby

15. Most memorable event from the BB this year -

16. Thing you would change most about the BB - less "fruitbats" would be nice!

17. What you like best about the BB - new points of view, interesting ideas

18. Has any - one/thing/topic - changed the way you live?

19. In general - how was 2006 for you? up & down. Good year for the 3yo, bad year for my gelding has been in & out of hospital

Here's to a great 2007!

(thanks VTRider)[/quote]

[findeight]

Let me add a "poster most in need of visiting a sanitarium".
Alysheba. First some posts on the racing forum about a racing string she'd been involved with for years and selecting a trainer questions...and wasn't that her asking why jockeys "Hauled on the mouth pulling up at the wire" and wasn't that bad horsemanship? Then some racing as a bad thing posts on Off Course and then that gosh awful trainwreck about a horse for her daughter:rolleyes: .

Makes you wonder.

[archieflies]

Let me add a "poster most in need of visiting a sanitarium".
Alysheba. First some posts on the racing forum about a racing string she'd been involved with for years and selecting a trainer questions...and wasn't that her asking why jockeys "Hauled on the mouth pulling up at the wire" and wasn't that bad horsemanship? Then some racing as a bad thing posts on Off Course and then that gosh awful trainwreck about a horse for her daughter:rolleyes: .

Makes you wonder.

She was just taking your signature line a little too personally... she wanted to make it into "One person, Four opinions."

[Appassionato]

She was just taking your signature line a little too personally... she wanted to make it into "One person, Four opinions."


That would be "personalities" I think...:lol:

[DocNDabby]

That would be "personalities" I think...

And, speaking of Alysheba, where has she been lately? I haven't seen any posts for some time now.

[Appassionato]

That would be "personalities" I think...

And, speaking of Alysheba, where has she been lately? I haven't seen any posts for some time now.

I was actually thinking the same thing. I don't know.

[siseley]

[
1. Your Favorite Thread of the Year -virginia sport horse

2. Thread that has impacted you the most - TWH soring and big lick

3. Thread that just wouldn't die - Alysheba and her nuts about the stallion

4. Thread that you wish had never died -

5. Best username - reynard ridge

6. Most annoying username - %&*(jh)@
7. Most inspirational poster - unknown

8. Poster in most need of visiting a sanitarium -LOL...ME!
9. Poster whose threads you look most forward to reading - all of you are fun

10. Poster who you want to come back as in your next life - unknown

11. Poster who you most want to meet in person -County,JSwan

12. Poster whose horse you would jump in front of a train for - NONE..(except mine of course)

13. Poster that always puts you in a good mood -oh you girls always do that!

14. Most Valuable Friend/s that you have gained as a result of this BB - Haven't met any yet

15. Most memorable event from the BB this year -Barbero accident

16. Thing you would change most about the BB - slow connect, sssllllooooowwww reload

17. What you like best about the BB - good folks with good ideas>>>except you.
18. Has any - one/thing/topic - changed the way you live?no

19. In general - how was 2006 for you? sucked for money, great for weather and time with my "Siseley"

Here's to a great 2007!

(thanks VTRider)[/QUOTE]

[OakesBrae]

1. Your Favorite Thread of the Year - MMM, any $700 pony thread

2. Thread that has impacted you the most - TWH soring and big lick brought me to tears, Nootka's son's death

3. Thread that just wouldn't die - Rollkur, Slaughter threads

4. Thread that you wish had never died -

5. Best username - findeight

6. Most annoying username - %&*(jh)@

7. Most inspirational poster -

8. Poster in most need of visiting a sanitarium -Me too!

9. Poster whose threads you look most forward to reading - Oh geez, I love all threads!

10. Poster who you want to come back as in your next life - Chanda Boylen (sorry)

11. Poster who you most want to meet in person - Any COTHer :)

12. Poster whose horse you would jump in front of a train for - NONE..(except mine of course)

13. Poster that always puts you in a good mood - Anyone with a sense of humor

14. Most Valuable Friend/s that you have gained as a result of this BB - Hunters Rest, SchoOff, JSwan, RT66Kix

15. Most memorable event from the BB this year -Hurricane Katrina

16. Thing you would change most about the BB - DB Errors

17. What you like best about the BB - I enjoy everyone's opinions and watching the group dynamics

18. Has any - one/thing/topic - changed the way you live? Any one thing? No.

19. In general - how was 2006 for you? Sucky. But I did buy the horse of my dreams (Wendall) so that part is good!

Here's to a great 2007!

[One Star]

1. Your Favorite Thread of the Year -
It's a toss-up between "What does this word mean?", "DAYS of YORE: Fear & Loathing in the H/J World" "Need show name for buckskin/dun adult amateur - help" and "Old folks, prairie dogs, thongpends, overthehillbillies Parts 1 & 2" (located in Hunter/Jumper around page 42 of 50 or so :D ).
2. Thread that has impacted you the most -
See #1 above.
3. Thread that just wouldn't die -
"Classism?"
4. Thread that you wish had never died -
"Old Folks...Parts 1 & 2"
5. Best username(s) -
LordHelpUs, RiskAverseRider
6. Most annoying username -
!NeEdToVeNt!
7. Most inspirational poster -
CarolAmes
8. Poster in most need of visiting a sanitarium -
Pretty much anyone on here with over 2,000 posts! :lol:
9. Poster whose threads you look(ed) most forward to reading -
ReynardRidge, LordHelpus, RiskAverseRider, RaceTB (hurry back...), any and all Thongpenders from Aefvue...
10. Poster who you want to come back as in your next life -
Mmmmmm, can I get back to you on that?
11. Poster who you most want(ed) to meet in person -
RobbyJohnson, Reynard Ridge, Kennett Square, RiskAverseRider, oh the list goes on and on...
12. Poster whose horse you would jump in front of a train for -
Duh, if I did that, I wouldn't get to ride the horse...:cool:
13. Poster that always puts you in a good mood -
ReynardRidge, AnnikaK
14. Most Valuable Friend/s that you have gained as a result of this BB -
Ever single Aefvuer
15. Most memorable event from the BB this year -
The 200-page doozy that was "Old Folks...Parts 1 & 2." Over 4,000 posts can't be wrong...
16. Thing you would change most about the BB -
The mediocrity that seems to be slowly suffocating us.
17. What you like best about the BB -
The clever, witty, and smart posters that still cling to hope for that one perfect thread.
18. Has any - one/thing/topic - changed the way you live?
The Inverness Problem :D
19. In general - how was 2006 for you?
Pretty darned good, all things considered.

Here's to a great 2007!

FREE THE AEFVUE TWO!!! :cool:

[Appassionato]

That would be "personalities" I think...

And, speaking of Alysheba, where has she been lately? I haven't seen any posts for some time now.

OMG, I'm am so going to Hell for this one, but we forgot another one for the "need meds" group: BornToRide!!! Where has she been? Out hugging trees?

[Nootka]

hahahhahaahhahahh

Did you really say that? HAHHAHAHAHAHA

ROTFLMAO

[Appassionato]

hahahhahaahhahahh

Did you really say that? HAHHAHAHAHAHA

ROTFLMAO

Was that wrong? <Asks with spookily wandering eyes>

It just hit me, out of nowhere. :lol:

[Kap]

1. Your Favorite Thread of the Year -
"Old folks, prairie dogs, thongpends, overthehillbillies Parts 1 & 2"
2. Thread that has impacted you the most -
Same as #1... I loff my Aefvuers
3. Thread that just wouldn't die -
The "$500 Just To Look?" thread-- NOT that I necessarily wanted it to die :winkgrin:
4. Thread that you wish had never died -
"Old folks, prairie dogs, thongpends, overthehillbillies Parts 1 & 2"
5. Best username(s) -
LordHelpUs- seriously, how do you beat that?
6. Most annoying username -
Anything really boring, such as HorsieGirl, JumperGal, HunterRider, etc. I think everyone should have a few spare ions of creativity within them to come up with something a little more unique than that.
7. Most inspirational poster -
Anyone with enough sarcasm and boldness to say what I am afraid to say.
8. Poster in most need of visiting a sanitarium -
Anyone who messes with my thongpenders, because they will need a sanitarium and THEN some when I get done with them :winkgrin:
9. Poster whose threads you look(ed) most forward to reading -
Any thread made by an Aefvuer is sure to be interesting
10. Poster who you want to come back as in your next life -
What's wrong with ME?
11. Poster who you most want(ed) to meet in person -
Centerline and One Star so that we can go eventing together :yes:
12. Poster whose horse you would jump in front of a train for -
I don't die for horses, unfortunately
13. Poster that always puts you in a good mood -
One Star. "Christ on a Cracker!" :lol:
14. Most Valuable Friend/s that you have gained as a result of this BB -
The Aefvuers!
15. Most memorable event from the BB this year -
The switch to the new format.
16. Thing you would change most about the BB -
Make PT's like the old BB, where you can keep going and going and going (the new ones stop at 100 posts, I think). Also, maybe if the questions in the Help Forum could actually get answered by a moderator or administrator on a consistent basis...? Some are just left hanging for a long time, or not really answered.
17. What you like best about the BB -
The opportunity to express my thoughts, usually without reprimand for doing so.
18. Has any - one/thing/topic - changed the way you live?
Not really.
19. In general - how was 2006 for you?
Different, but good. I feel more enlightened.

[Irish Ei's]

Everything that One* said.....
But she got here before me and said it better...

Free The Aefvue Two!!!

[Seal Harbor]

1. Your Favorite Thread of the Year - "DAYS of YORE: Fear & Loathing in the H/J World" and "Old folks, prairie dogs, thongpends, overthehillbillies Parts 1 & 2"

2. Thread that has impacted you the most -
See above.
3. Thread that just wouldn't die - Tack noseband thread on the Dressage forum

4. Thread that you wish had never died - Same as #1

5. Best username - Lord Helpus

6. Most annoying username - ANyLiKEtHis

7. Most inspirational poster - Carol Ames, Free

8. Poster in most need of visiting a sanitarium - too many to list.

9. Poster whose threads you look most forward to reading - ReynardRidge, Lost Farmer, Lord Helpus, Ponybreeder, RaceTB (she will be back..) any and all Aefvuers

10. Poster who you want to come back as in your next life - Me

11. Poster who you most want to meet in person -
I'm meeting about 37 of them - one at a time. Next meeting Dec. 28th.
12. Poster whose horse you would jump in front of a train for - Mine

13. Poster that always puts you in a good mood - Reynard Ridge, RaceTB, and the rest of the Aefvuers.

14. Most Valuable Friend/s that you have gained as a result of this BB - All the Aefvuers

15. Most memorable event from the BB this year - the move to this format - what a mess.

16. Thing you would change most about the BB - more emoticons like one that throws up.

17. What you like best about the BB -

18. Has any - one/thing/topic - changed the way you live? See answer #1 - remembering the good old days - prompted me to get back into horse ownership, and discovered a lovely group of people who feel the same way I do about horses.

19. In general - how was 2006 for you? Spectacular - I am so fortunate.

Here's to a great 2007!

[Little Indian]

. Your Favorite Thread of the Year -
$700 Pony!
2. Thread that has impacted you the most -
Probably the Katrina one/Barbaro Recovery
3. Thread that just wouldn't die -
Big Lick!
4. Thread that you wish had never died -
can't think of one
5. Best username(s) -
LordHelpUs, Ted The Peep Ho, goeslikestink

6. Most annoying username -
anything TyPed LiKE ThIS!
7. Most inspirational poster -
snkstacres
8. Poster in most need of visiting a sanitarium -
a certain color TB breeder who shall remain nameless
9. Poster whose threads you look(ed) most forward to reading -
RR
10. Poster who you want to come back as in your next life -
I kind of like my life, thanks though :)
11. Poster who you most want(ed) to meet in person -
I think i've met most everybody I wanted too!
12. Poster whose horse you would jump in front of a train for -
I don't die for horses, unfortunately (I agree), but if I did...LJC's Benjamin, physcial.energy's Spunky (can we say CUTE!) and daytimedrama's George
13. Poster that always puts you in a good mood -
RR's posts always make me laugh!
14. Most Valuable Friend/s that you have gained as a result of this BB -
Daytimedrama and I met through the BB, now we are roomies while at school! Physical.energy and also LJC, though I met her before i knew she posted, since she was at my barn.
15. Most memorable event from the BB this year -
The switch to the new format.<--agree
16. Thing you would change most about the BB -
stop all of the errors!
17. What you like best about the BB -
the people
18. Has any - one/thing/topic - changed the way you live?
nope
19. In general - how was 2006 for you?
started off wonderful, still is wonderful, but pony is laid up until 2007 which sucks.

[Jaegermonster]

!@#
Reply by quoting the following list and adding the answers in your reply.

1. Your Favorite Thread of the Year -

The one about Steffan Peters Stiffie. I almost wet my pants over that one!

2. Thread that has impacted you the most -
The Sunkissed Acres barn burning down thread. There is hope for humanity after all.

3. Thread that just wouldn't die - The Barbaro recovery thread

4. Thread that you wish had never died -

5. Best username - Bank of Dad, Crouching Cheese

6. Most annoying username - An^%thingL8(iketh$%^

7. Most inspirational poster - Lori from Sunkissed acres, to be so positive after losing so much

8. Poster in most need of visiting a sanitarium -

9. Poster whose threads you look most forward to reading -
REYNARD RIDGE!!!!

10. Poster who you want to come back as in your next life - that's a really hard one

11. Poster who you most want to meet in person - I think I would like to meet Tidy Rabbit. Somehow we bonded over the Dog Piss Couch.

12. Poster whose horse you would jump in front of a train for - all of them

13. Poster that always puts you in a good mood -
Reynard Ridge

14. Most Valuable Friend/s that you have gained as a result of this BB - Lori from Sunkissed Acres

15. Most memorable event from the BB this year -
Again, Sunkissed Acres barn fire, and Barbaro's injury

16. Thing you would change most about the BB -
My PT's act up a lot and it's hard for me to get into them

17. What you like best about the BB -
It can be a fun place to hang out and relax

18. Has any - one/thing/topic - changed the way you live? No

19. In general - how was 2006 for you? It was awesome! I got my coming 4 yo filly going, we went to some schooling shows for mileage and to play and ended up getting end of the year champion in the model, 4th in Pleasure Horse, and 5th in Open Pleasure!! I never thought we would be competitive! And best of all my hubby came home safe and sound from Kuwait!!

Here's to a great 2007!

(thanks VTRider)

[ChocoMare]

8. Poster in most need of visiting a sanitarium -
a certain color TB breeder who shall remain nameless



Oh, go ahead and name her. I even edited my original post to include her. Shooo-eeee, she's a fruitloop. :lol:

[Nootka]

ooooohhh i have to bring this one out of the dead for that one.

Could this person be banned.

I believe I have "spotted" her somewhere before:yes:

[YoungFilly]

I'll Play!!!
1. Your Favorite Thread of the Year - Incredible, Incredible horse - the horse was a total freak!
2. Thread that has impacted you the most - Nootkas thread, I haven't met her yet, be we will.
3. Thread that just wouldn't die - the TW big lick abuse one, and more recently, the thread about the QH halter horses
4. Thread that you wish had never died - There was a thread that I started called "My college had an abcess" That one took the cake! Its gone now, but woah! hilarious.
5. Best username - This has to be Geek, DressageGeekRibbonHoe!
6. Most annoying username - Equibrit, It has no meaning
7. Most inspirational poster - Ideayoda
8. Poster in most need of visiting a sanitarium - Eggy, and SLC because they are friends, and now hate each other
9. Poster whose threads you look most forward to reading - Geeks, Yanks, Ideayoda, Eggy, Sabine (who is one of my most cool friends) Theo
10. Poster who you want to come back as in your next life - I can't go that far.
11. Poster who you most want to meet in person - Practically everyone. Tarragon I have met, but I didn't know it at the time! Ride On, Dale Area 1, and Nauset, they are the ones that I have met in life.
12. Poster whose horse you would jump in front of a train for - Every single horse owner on COTH.
13. Poster that always puts you in a good mood - Mazu is sweet, she is a very sweet person.
14. Most Valuable Friend/s that you have gained as a result of this BB - Honesly, I would say Geek and RR, because I have somehow come to know them!
15. Most memorable event from the BB this year - Thanksgivings times free posting day when we could all talk
16. Thing you would change most about the BB - absolutely nothing. Erin does an excellent job
17. What you like best about the BB - I love this BB
18. Has any - one/thing/topic - changed the way you live? Nootkas thread. Thats changed me. The rescues, those have also changed me. My own life, and being able to spend every day at the barn and live the life that I want, has changed me.
19. In general - how was 2006 for you? Really, really different than any other year that I have ever had. For all the unhappyness in my life that I have had, I am so grateful to be able to spend the days with my ponies, and I wish everyone else gets to do the same.


Here's to a great 2007!

[ChocoMare]

ooooohhh i have to bring this one out of the dead for that one.

Could this person be banned.

I believe I have "spotted" her somewhere before:yes:

Yup. That's the Fruitloop Du Jour. ;)

[Reynard Ridge]

Yup. That's the Fruitloop Du Jour. ;)

Please note in my awards, I mentioned particularly that I do not hang out on the Sport Horse forum. I have never been very fond of sugared breakfast cereal. :yes:

14. Most Valuable Friend/s that you have gained as a result of this BB - Honesly, I would say Geek and RR, because I have somehow come to know them!

I'm actually quite touched by that. If you're going to be in the NJ area between Christmas and NYear, stop by. The Geek will be here and we can all raise a glass together. :yes:

[naters]

Oh, go ahead and name her. I even edited my original post to include her. Shooo-eeee, she's a fruitloop. :lol:


I have only ventured over to the breeding forum once, and it was on that day that I saw THAT thread. Wow-ee! I go over to the breeding forum a lot more now :)

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Please note in my awards, I mentioned particularly that I do not hang out on the Sport Horse forum. I have never been very fond of sugared breakfast cereal. :yes:

This is where we differ. I included some sugar pops in the snak pak for JoZ's Imp for her Horse Treat SS gift. Well, TED suggested I include it.



I'm actually quite touched by that. If you're going to be in the NJ area between Christmas and NYear, stop by. The Geek will be here and we can all raise a glass together. :yes:

YOU BET!

[Nootka]

There is nothing wrong with the SHF:lol: I frequent there.. only to be called a COLORED Crazy.. Oh well, if the shoe fits than I will wear it. HAHAH

Athough I AM NOT:winkgrin: I think?

Hey if any of you venture over there I have pictures of Nootka taken yesterday on there.

Called... I normally dont post pictures..

[Sebastian]

This was my Favorite Thread...

Retiring My Drugged Horse on XC Because of all of the Armchair Quarterbacking

http://www.chronicleforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=44567&highlight=Drugged+Out

Seb :)

(Don't know what I did, but I can't get the "bold" to turn off...D'oh!!!)

[YoungFilly]

Please note in my awards, I mentioned particularly that I do not hang out on the Sport Horse forum. I have never been very fond of sugared breakfast cereal. :yes:



I'm actually quite touched by that. If you're going to be in the NJ area between Christmas and NYear, stop by. The Geek will be here and we can all raise a glass together. :yes:


I am touched also. :) You guys are the nicest people on the board! I swear, I think I have noticed all the other threads outside the dressage BB because of you! Although, the rescue threads are very upsetting, we can do something about it.

Can you imagine me up there with you two? hurumph. I would be the bull in the china shop. I don't think I am even half the person you two are.

[cosmos mom]

Now, YF, your treating the geek and RR like they're fancy folk!!! RR pees outside!!! Don't worry, RR, the geek and I will raise a glass (or a few) in your honor. If RR behaves herself, she may even get to ride Cosmo again!

[Reynard Ridge]

RR pees outside!!!

:yes: With alarming frequency.

[[r.oo and l.ulu]]

Shuuun the non-believer.. SHUUUUNNNN

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Charlie and the Candy Mountain!

[cosmos mom]

1. Your Favorite Thread of the Year - Incredible Invisibles, Alysheba's daughter's arabian
2. Thread that has impacted you the most - Irish Ei's, the rescue threads
.
3. Thread that just wouldn't die - Slaughter threads. All of em.
4. Thread that you wish had never died - Incredible Invisibles
5. Best username(s) -
Dressage Geek Ribbon Ho, Ted Peep Ho, RiskAverseRider
6. Most annoying username -
AnY ThiNg Like ThiS, OR LIKE THIS
7. Most inspirational poster -
Reynard Ridge, DGRH, RAR
8. Poster in most need of visiting a sanitarium -
Alysheba
9. Poster whose threads you look(ed) most forward to reading -
ReynardRidge, LordHelpus, RiskAverseRider and Aefvuers
10. Poster who you want to come back as in your next life -
I like me, but RR's life wouldn't be bad either!
11. Poster who you most want(ed) to meet in person -
Reynard Ridge, Ghazzu, 2869, RiskAverseRider, Dressage Geek Ribbon Ho, Ted Peep Ho, Misty Blue, Delta Wave, 2869
12. Poster whose horse you would jump in front of a train for -
Ted, $700 Pony
13. Poster that always puts you in a good mood -
ReynardRidge, DGRH
14. Most Valuable Friend/s that you have gained as a result of this BB -
RR, soon to be DGRH, Kementari and Jude
15. Most memorable event from the BB this year - The $700 Pony Book...an intire book inspired by the BB! and the rescue threads- what people can do when they work together,
16. Thing you would change most about the BB - nothing
17. What you like best about the BB -
It's fun...and it can be a bit of a shark tank...in a good way!
18. Has any - one/thing/topic - changed the way you live?
hmmm...I'd have to think about it!
19. In general - how was 2006 for you?
Well, I broke my back, I got married, I started competing the cos at horse trials, I made a great friend in Reynard Ridge for which I am very grateful, I met a lot of new people...I would say more good than bad, and the goood was actually quite excellent!
__________________

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

:yes: With alarming frequency.

This is fine in stalls. DO NOT do this with cactus in the area. Just a suggestion.

[One Star]

This was my Favorite Thread...

Retiring My Drugged Horse on XC Because of all of the Armchair Quarterbacking

http://www.chronicleforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=44567&highlight=Drugged+Out

Seb :)

(Don't know what I did, but I can't get the "bold" to turn off...D'oh!!!)

Ah yes, this was a gem...:D

[annikak]

1. Your Favorite Thread of the Year -
I think Barbaro and all his threads- Oh and the one of the new male poster
2. Thread that has impacted you the most -
Diva Cup- isn't that sad? :lol: Not really- well, maybe....
3. Thread that just wouldn't die -
The new male rider-
4. Thread that you wish had never died -

5. Best username(s) -
LordHelpUs- any of the Aefvue names- love to know the stories in full
6. Most annoying username -
Anything I cannot figure out
7. Most inspirational poster -
Lori of Sunkissed Acres right now. Prieta
8. Poster in most need of visiting a sanitarium -
I just got out....
9. Poster whose threads you look(ed) most forward to reading -
JAGold, Prieta, RR, Misty Blue, Flightcheck, Flutie, One *,
10. Poster who you want to come back as in your next life -
JAGold- who has to be one of the smartest people I know, plus braver then heck....
11. Poster who you most want(ed) to meet in person -
I met a few this year who I am so glad I met.... RR would be fun, MistyBlue and Lori right now, however- County and Tom King-Oh and Horse_Poor!
12. Poster whose horse you would jump in front of a train for -
For sure Flightchecks Surprise Foal, but really any of them
13. Poster that always puts you in a good mood -
I love a lot of the cothers and ya'll put me in a good mood!
14. Most Valuable Friend/s that you have gained as a result of this BB -
I met One* this year at the CCI after my horrid lead up- and I can honestly say she made the event that much better. Cody was there, too, and she helped hugely- That was the most important thing for me this year, and I "felt the love..."
15. Most memorable event from the BB this year -
Barbaro! the rescue threads- I have 2 that are here because of COTH.
16. Thing you would change most about the BB -
We need to get back to - well, being the smart group we are....
17. What you like best about the BB -
Most of everyone here. I have truly found friends here- thanks!
18. Has any - one/thing/topic - changed the way you live?
The Diva Cup- how sad is that?
19. In general - how was 2006 for you?
Good in many ways, altho the economy in MI has been a struggle. I learned that Hock Injections are important for my guy and that I can go prelim. (big deal for me). I now have too many horses- so some threads are better left unopened!:(

Here's to a great 2007!

[dizzywriter]

I thought the Chestnut thread was good fun.

But my all time favorite was the barn rant that turned into the nothing thread. That started around Christmas 2005 but I think it extended into 2006.

[sbock]

1. Your Favorite Thread of the Year -
Love most all of it
2. Thread that has impacted you the most -
Don't know how I ended up in the Eventing section, but a rider there recently got injured and became a quadrapalegic on a ventilator. Also the threads where fellow BBers lost their children.
3. Thread that just wouldn't die -
Any thread where someone starts ripping into another BBer
4. Thread that you wish had never died -
Naming threads - just kidding
5. Best username(s) -
sfjumperrider
6. Most annoying username -
Foreianne Einerich - still can't spell the damn name (which is why I don't reply to your posts more often)
7. Most inspirational poster -
Too many to pick from especially the strong mothers who have shared their tremendous loss with us
8. Poster in most need of visiting a sanitarium -
I don't know about a sanitarium , but anger management classes could sure help a few tightly wound posters
9. Poster whose threads you look(ed) most forward to reading -
Boston Chicken and Misty Blue
10. Poster who you want to come back as in your next life -
Me, I'd do a lot differently next time around
11. Poster who you most want(ed) to meet in person -
Boston Chicken, Misty Blue, War Admiral, LordHelpUs
12. Poster whose horse you would jump in front of a train for -
The Nor Cal Bunch
13. Poster that always puts you in a good mood -
A long time ago, Misty Blue came ot my rescue when I needed help trying to sell my mare. seeing her posts reminds me of her kindness and always makes me smile. Thanks again Misty Blue!
14. Most Valuable Friend/s that you have gained as a result of this BB -
The Nor Cal BBers - really appreciate you guys cheering me on at the shows, hanging out with me when I sell my horse cookies, and even at times manning my booth
15. Most memorable event from the BB this year -
COTH dinner at Gunnars, COTH party at Indio
16. Thing you would change most about the BB -
Like it just as it is
17. What you like best about the BB -
The friendships and support network that form as a result of the BB
18. Has any - one/thing/topic - changed the way you live?
Selling horse cookies - can't just hang out and ride at shows anymore. Now shows are a lot of work too.
19. In general - how was 2006 for you?
Exciting to see my Paddock Cakes Horse Cookies doing so well. BUt I am sooo tired. Looking forward to 2007!