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THE INCREDIBLE INVISIBLES, PART ONE: In Which We Introduce Ourselves

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  • #161
    EQ go to UserCP, Go to Edit Signature, and type away!
    Bridal Sweet 05/28/1983 to 01/23/2008


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    • #162
      Originally posted by jazzrider
      You know, I really don't think those of you that have posts over 1,000 can be invisible. You've been knocking on the BB door an awful lot -- surely you must be seen or at least heard? Maybe you're like Poltergeists, invisible but able to throw things around (or at people) when need be. A somewhat elevated invisible status -- with the ability to make noise for those of us that are truly invisible, when invoked!
      People can post a lot but if they don't tend to stir the pot and get into fights, they (we) apparently go relatively unnoticed.
      Amwrider: May the fleas of a thousand camels infest their genitalia and may their arms be too short to scratch.

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      • #163
        DGRO, for a Visible, you're all right!
        Homeopathy claims water can cure you since it once held medicine. That's like saying you can get sustenance from an empty plate because it once held food.

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        • #164
          Okay, my turn!

          I am um, oh yeah, 29 ,and happily married for just a smidge over 4 years. Hubby and I met in high school so have actually been together 11 years! We have two cats as well as two horses.

          I own two OTTBs, the newest being the newest love of hubby's. I am or have evented both and not seeing a switch to anything else. I grew up doing the local hunters in VA and after riding my first semester in college quit till after graduation. Nothing super unique about me except I did go to four schools in four years and only lost three credits/one class. (I have attended R-MWC, NOVA, George Mason, and Mary Wash) Oh and I have a twin brother.

          Was pre-law, bought a horse instead and the money has been bleeding out ever since.

          I am currently pretty much jobless, though I do do some accting work for Five Guys. I am SUPPOSE to be looking for a job but . . . .

          Okay, next!
          Grab mane and kick on!

          http://www.ashleykriegeleventing.com/

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          • #165
            I'm so invisible I am afraid of posting on a thread about invisible people.

            One wonderful Kerry Blue terrier.

            One absolutely wonderful adorable forgiving Hanoverian that I have had for 10 years.

            One terrific boyfriend who is supportive of horses but he is 6'8" and 270 lbs so not much chance he will pick up riding.

            One job as a defense scientist.

            Two months until I defend my PhD dissertation.

            About 120 pages left to write in my dissertation.... so time to get back to writing.

            Thanks for a place to post!

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            • #166
              PiedPiper you are definitely not invisible, I LOVE Five Guys! Their burgers are sooooo good but I always have to ask them to only give me half the order of fries or I eat too much.

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              • #167
                Originally posted by TBsRgr8
                Did Pickles get his name from Pickles the Fire Cat? My brothers and I looooved that book as kids. I'm surprised we didn't wear the spine off of it. The book now lives with my nieces and nephew(s). The older two are becomming avid readers.
                Oh man. I LOVED that book! And all the Jenny ones, and Catwings, and Billy and Blaze.

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                • #168
                  So Monday are you saying I have a big mouth!?!

                  It is funny but my family has known the owners of Five Guys for a long time. The Murrells have been in few not as successful business ventures with my father while having one family store. About three years ago they opened up to franchisees and BANG! They are going like gangbusters!

                  Most of the East Coast territory as been sold so there will be lots and lots of Five Guys stores in the coming years.
                  Grab mane and kick on!

                  http://www.ashleykriegeleventing.com/

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                  • #169
                    Is Five Guys mostly VA? Wonder if they will drift this way?
                    http://www.angelfire.com/ult/irishmosaic/Dublin/

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                    • #170
                      Gee, I remember Five Guys when there was only one restaurant, and it sure weren't nothin' fancy.

                      They're based out of VA, but the closest I've seen one to where I live is the suburbs of Richmond, which ain't all that close. I'm almost 90 miles southwest of Richmond, so that's a leetle too far for me to go for just a burger n'fries.
                      Homeopathy claims water can cure you since it once held medicine. That's like saying you can get sustenance from an empty plate because it once held food.

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                      • #171
                        there's a five guys near me in central md - health-conscious husband has to stop me from eating there daily... the burgers and fries are THAT good!
                        Fun equestrian t-shirts designed by a rider like you:
                        http://skreened.com/laughinglion

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                        • #172
                          Originally posted by Regalmeans
                          Wow, your situation sounds a lot like mine - the job, the age, the singleness, the still living in your home state thing - I have the same struggles and I've been so frustrated with things recently. If you ever want someone to talk/vent to, drop me a PM?


                          And yes, I have over 2,500 posts but they're over 6 years - and I tend to go MIA/quiet a lot on the board.
                          Hey, I'm going to PM you after work. It would be nice to talk to someone who has the same frustrations and reservations I have! All of my friends are the "settle down, find a job and buy some land" types and I guess don't feel trapped in their job/state/whatever. I do, and it's kinda nice to know I'm not the only one who feels that way. It's getting old feeling alone in these issues!!! So, talk later then! Maybe we can give eachother some new ideas or thoughts re: careers, singledom, and life in general!

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                          • #173
                            EquusRocks and Reagalmeans...also similar (except that I've moved from NY to MA to MO). Single until I can find a guy who isn't threatened by my degree, my career, and my passion for horses (ie, single for life).

                            What is so very cool about this thread is "meeting" so many of you.
                            www.specialhorses.org
                            a 501(c)3 organization helping 501(c)3 equine rescues

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                            • #174
                              There's a five guys on Rt. 29 way west of DC (Warrenton?). I used to trailer over to a trainer in Remington and it was always a hard decision as to whether to stop at Five Guys or IHOP on the way home.

                              Sending thoughts of IHOP to our invisible friend in Ireland! (sorry, I'm too lazy to scroll back and find your screen name...but at least now you're a little more opaque!)
                              "Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." - Confucious
                              <>< I.I.

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                              • #175
                                I loved the shakes Five Guys did for a while. I guess it was just a trial thing becuase when they stopped I emailed and asked why. They said it just wasn't their thing.

                                Its so good, but not the healthiest. I am only a 15 minute walk from the one in Old Town so if I am going to eat there I make myself walk. I doubt it even puts a dent in the calories, but it sure helps me rationalize!

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                                • #176
                                  Originally posted by DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"
                                  EquusRocks and Reagalmeans...also similar (except that I've moved from NY to MA to MO). Single until I can find a guy who isn't threatened by my degree, my career, and my passion for horses (ie, single for life).

                                  What is so very cool about this thread is "meeting" so many of you.
                                  You sound just like me: Nearly 40, never married and for no apparent reason other than I was (as my dear granny put it) independent as a hog on ice. I preferred to think of myself as intimidatingly attractive and successful.

                                  I met my future husband in a graduate studies class. We dated for 6 weeks, got engaged and married within 6 months. It had to be fast, because if I'd had a long time to think about it, I would have backed out.

                                  Fifteen years later, I am very happy. To be honest, I like being married better than being single. But marriage is a helluva lot of work -- much more than I ever guessed. And even after almost 15 years, there still are times when I long for the peace and quiet and freedom of being single.

                                  I'm not telling you this in a "yes, Virginia, there is hope for you" way. But because I know if I hadn't gotten married, I'd still be very happy. And that sounds like the situation you're in. And whether you ever meet The One or not, that's a great place to be.

                                  Back to being invisible ...
                                  __________________________
                                  "... if you think i'm MAD, today, of all days,
                                  the best day in ten years,
                                  you are SORELY MISTAKEN, MY LITTLE ANCHOVY."

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                                  • #177
                                    mp - that's so sweet. And my parents - who did work hard at it - have been married for well over 50 years, and I just assumed that the deepest emotional connection I'd have with a male who was not a blood relative would not be with my horse...

                                    but you never know! It happened to RR too, and now she has the two wee tasty morsels. And all those chickens.
                                    www.specialhorses.org
                                    a 501(c)3 organization helping 501(c)3 equine rescues

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                                    • #178
                                      Invisibleness

                                      Rapidly approaching 50. Divorced, my daughter is 24. Currently cohabitating with a wonderfully supportive but relatively unhorsey fellow. After 17 years as a single parent living with someone has been a challenge. We share our small house (800 sq feet) with my daughter, 2 dogs (1 boxer, 1 sheltie) and two cats (Tucker vertically challenged red tabby and Harvey a long skinny red tabby). We have 3 horses (Angel - a 6 year old flat tenderfooted TB, Jewel - 8 year old opinioniated Arabian, and Piper - a yearling Percheron filly) We ride English and Western, dabble in dressage, and eventually when Piper gets bigger (in age although probably also in size) will work on driving. My aim is to do some eventing with the Thoroughbred but from what I can gather hoof transplants are still some way away so eventing may remain a dream. I work full time in a college library, commute and hour and a bit each way, also am in the midst of renovating an old cabin on a lake and some how or another never seem to have time to sit around and do nothing.

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                                      • #179
                                        You know what, DGRH (May I call you Ho? ), you are of course welcome to hang here with the invisibles even though you're visible (we do not discrimate), but those of us who are newer it would be great to hear your short bio and super power...
                                        "Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." - Confucious
                                        <>< I.I.

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                                        • #180
                                          "8 year old opinioniated Arabian,"

                                          Corby, that made me laugh out loud. I haven't met an Arabian yet that wasn't opinionated! I guess that's why I like the bug-eyed little demons so much!
                                          Homeopathy claims water can cure you since it once held medicine. That's like saying you can get sustenance from an empty plate because it once held food.

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