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  1. Thread: TVs!

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    TVs!

    It was bad enough that I couldnt keep up with the advances in computer technology. Now TVs are complicated too!

    I want to replace my big old TV. My cable provider is warning that its digital...
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    I put a hole in my house for my dogs! I have a...

    I put a hole in my house for my dogs!
    I have a doggie door in my bedroom wall that goes to a run.

    I used a Hale door. Check out their website - lots of info.
    Here it is in action:...
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    Id guess Husky/Lab. Would look about right and...

    Id guess Husky/Lab. Would look about right and there are likely enough of those around for an oops breeding.
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    I think that most people who want a "protection...

    I think that most people who want a "protection dog that is also a family dog and great with kids and their friends" really need a dog that looks intimidating to strangers.
    IMO, the best choice is...
  5. Thread: aggressive dog

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    Happily I have not had to deal with a truely...

    Happily I have not had to deal with a truely aggressive dog, but have dealt with many excited and chasing dogs.
    Facing them and going towards them usually works. The one time it really failed is...
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    I didnt get to go but my friend did. She has...

    I didnt get to go but my friend did. She has seen Fantasia several times. Her comment was that she found it disappointing the last year or two, but she felt this year was a better performance. ...
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    Somebody being there wont stop an accident - or...

    Somebody being there wont stop an accident - or your potential lawsuit.

    I would suggest that if he is concerned that you find a friend that you can call/text as others have suggested. Or you...
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    Never had that rule for adults at any barn I...

    Never had that rule for adults at any barn I boarded in.

    I will admit the last time I fell off and was hurt, one of my first thoughts was "I wonder how long until they find me?. Oh wait, I...
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    IME it tends to be more difficult once you are...

    IME it tends to be more difficult once you are older. More aware of your mortality and responsibilities, I guess. I think it will help you that you know what happened and what you can change. ...
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    Continuing the bad horse day...

    It seems there are several reports of bad horse news today, so I'll add mine to the list.

    Had vet out to evaluate my 19 year old. His tendon injury is irritated and there are contributing...
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    I have an older house (60 yrs old) that still has...

    I have an older house (60 yrs old) that still has original cabinets. When I bought it 10 years ago, I painted cabinets and put in a new (cheap) countertop.
    Like you, I need to do something with the...
  12. My train is pulling up to that station...:( I...

    My train is pulling up to that station...:(
    I have had my boy for many years and he has been an adventure in veterinary medicine! He has probably been servicably sound for half of the time I've...
  13. Yeah but... Don't relax too much yet! Be...

    Yeah but...
    Don't relax too much yet!
    Be prepared that you might get a whiney "I can't find another good place for my horses! Can't I stay a little while longer?..."
    So stay on your guard and...
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    Old fashioned soundness breeding? Didnt Hoist...

    Old fashioned soundness breeding? Didnt Hoist the Flag break his leg?
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    Aside from the history of great racing mares not...

    Aside from the history of great racing mares not often making great or even good broodmares, I think Zenyatta's attributes are also shortcomings as a breeding animal.
    Even if she were a stallion,...
  16. Awww, all this reminds me of my Granny!...

    Awww, all this reminds me of my Granny! :sadsmile:
    She could knit and crochet beautifully so she made a lot of presents for us. Unfortunately, she had horrendous color sense. She would make a...
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    I like the shows where they are staging to sell a...

    I like the shows where they are staging to sell a house. Amazing that some people just slap a for sale sign on a messy house and expect top dollar.
    A couple of things about it make me laugh tho:...
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    I think the most reliable way is to get an adult...

    I think the most reliable way is to get an adult dog from a rescue that fosters in people's homes. Gives you a much better view of what they will be like for you if the rescure/foster is...
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    Totilas? With the proclivities of those parents,...

    Totilas? With the proclivities of those parents, you would spend a lot of time removing the baby's front feet from his/her ears! Or treating concussions from smaking itself with its front legs!...
  20. Another dinosaur here. Only want to talk! And not...

    Another dinosaur here. Only want to talk! And not that much of that. I don't get the "Must talk with somebody not here and be available at all times" thing. I like being incommunicado at times.
    ...
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    Any way you cut it, there is just not enough...

    Any way you cut it, there is just not enough light around here in the winter!
    I hate waking up in the dark :mad:

    I think part of the reason for going back to standard time is to avoid more...
  22. Thread: Itchy dogs!

    by MsM
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    Thanks that is helpful. I have bathed them but...

    Thanks that is helpful. I have bathed them but havent wanted to repeat since I was afraid of making things worse by drying out their skin. I'll start wiping them with baby wipes!
    Just got some...
  23. Thread: Itchy dogs!

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    The dogs are just over a year old. Nope, no...

    The dogs are just over a year old.
    Nope, no fleas. Vet couldnt find even a speck of flea dirt.
    Dogs currently getting some plain yogurt in their food. Would try the the fish oil but the capsules I...
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    While many who start with lessons are willing and...

    While many who start with lessons are willing and able to learn horse-husbandry, we tend to notice the "ride-only" types. These are the folks who feel cheated if part of a lesson is unmounted. They...
  25. Thread: Itchy dogs!

    by MsM
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    Itchy dogs!

    Okay, my two little dogs are driving me and themselves crazy with itching/scratching.
    Noticed increased scratching and chewing at the beginning of September. Not horrible - they can spend hours...
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