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- Sat Apr 22, 2017 10:46 pm
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- Topic: Favorite cookie recipe?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 14193
- Sat Apr 01, 2017 4:22 pm
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- Topic: I am not a fan
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7300
Re: I am not a fan
My hard drive hates it and it slows everything down.
- Thu Jan 19, 2017 4:27 am
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- Topic: A question for those cosmetically inclined
- Replies: 5
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Re: A question for those cosmetically inclined
The smoked topaz and the bronze would both be lovely. You could also wear the mystic moss quite nicely if you wanted to bring that green out in your eyes.
- Sun Dec 04, 2016 5:28 pm
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- Topic: I pulled the plug
- Replies: 14
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Re: I pulled the plug
I have a friend who has done the same. She had the double mastectomy, did chemo for a while, has tried a few other experimentals that have not done much for her. She is in her mid-30s and has decided to just live her best years now. She joined a skydiving club and goes often. She works PRN as a nurs...
- Sun Dec 04, 2016 5:25 pm
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- Topic: Was $99 Petries NOW $64 20% off/free shipping
- Replies: 13
- Views: 12218
Re: Was $99 Petries NOW $64 20% off/free shipping
That's insane! Makes me wish I were showing so I'd have an excuse to buy them. 0.0
- Wed Nov 30, 2016 11:13 pm
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- Topic: I know, I know but... is it just me?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 15421
Re: I know, I know but... is it just me?
Clear your cache and delete your cookies.
- Sun Nov 27, 2016 11:52 pm
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- Topic: I know, I know but... is it just me?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 15421
Re: I know, I know but... is it just me?
It's back up
- Sun Nov 27, 2016 10:46 pm
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- Topic: Downloading music on smart phone (help for old farts please!)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6356
Re: Downloading music on smart phone (help for old farts please!)
The one that transferred from your old phone may be the SIM card but I'm not sure without seeing it. I'm also not sure if your old Mac can take an SD without seeing it, either. Transfer via flash drive would work just fine, I'm quite sure.
- Sat Nov 26, 2016 5:12 pm
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- Topic: Downloading music on smart phone (help for old farts please!)
- Replies: 5
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Re: Downloading music on smart phone (help for old farts please!)
No, you can't get iTunes on an LG G3 (nice choice, that's what I use also). It has a built-in music player. Because I am also a Mac computer user, I had to figure out the best way to get my itunes library to my phone. What I ended up doing was buying an SD card, 32gb, and putting all my music on tha...
- Sat Nov 26, 2016 5:01 pm
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- Topic: I know, I know but... is it just me?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 15421
Re: I know, I know but... is it just me?
Yeah, it's been down since Wednesday. And WMW, you're probably right that they had a long weekend!
- Sat Nov 26, 2016 4:59 pm
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- Topic: Recommendations for winter riding jacket?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 16740
Re: Recommendations for winter riding jacket?
Which one did you end up going with? I have a MH Stanford and I adore it. I adore it so much that I wait all year for it to be cold enough for me to wear that big heavy delightful coat.
- Tue Nov 22, 2016 2:52 am
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- Topic: I have breast cancer
- Replies: 58
- Views: 39026
Re: I have breast cancer
Thinking good thoughts for you.
- Sat Nov 19, 2016 7:30 pm
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- Topic: Appreciating volunteers
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7377
Re: Appreciating volunteers
Congrats!
I tried to throw a volunteer appreciation party this week but most of my volunteers couldn't make it. They're all college students and things are already getting busy for them for the end-of-semester crunch.
I tried to throw a volunteer appreciation party this week but most of my volunteers couldn't make it. They're all college students and things are already getting busy for them for the end-of-semester crunch.
- Tue Nov 08, 2016 11:57 pm
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- Topic: WEG 2018 at Tryon, NC
- Replies: 12
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Re: WEG 2018 at Tryon, NC
AirsAboveNC - do you know of a secret shortcut from Charlotte to Tryon? Google maps says that is 2+ hours. Which is too bad, since my brother lives there and I'm sure he and his DW would love to host all of us! :lol: Hendersonville NC is 30 minute away and is a cute little city. But, I seem to reme...
- Tue Nov 08, 2016 12:16 am
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- Topic: Dressage Chronicles
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10955
Re: Dressage Chronicles
Never heard of this series. Can you tell us more?
- Tue Nov 08, 2016 12:06 am
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- Topic: WEG 2018 at Tryon, NC
- Replies: 12
- Views: 12601
Re: WEG 2018 at Tryon, NC
I would think about going but it would depend on the ticket prices. They were ridiculous for Lexington, as were the hotels. I can't speak to the ticket prices, but I do think Tryon has an advantage over Lexington for lodging because of proximity to other fairly large towns and cities. Charlotte's a...
- Sat Nov 05, 2016 2:05 pm
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- Topic: WEG 2018 at Tryon, NC
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Re: WEG 2018 at Tryon, NC
They recently acquired the nearby golf course which is currently being turned into the xc course expansion.
- Sat Nov 05, 2016 1:54 am
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- Topic: WEG 2018 at Tryon, NC
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WEG 2018 at Tryon, NC
So, I'm super excited that the WEG is happening almost in my back yard. I'm probably going to annoy the hell out of my non-horse friends on FB over the next two years, and I don't even care. Anyone around here considering attending? I saw this great video that showcases the planned additions to the ...
- Mon Aug 22, 2016 10:28 pm
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- Topic: What I love about DDBB
- Replies: 29
- Views: 19912
Re: What I love about DDBB
I like that it keeps the drama off the FB group.
Kidding. Sort of.
I like that even though it's quiet, it does seem to be mostly civil. Lots of familiar names to see, kind of comforting. And most of the posts promote real conversation on a topic meaningful to the OP.
Kidding. Sort of.
I like that even though it's quiet, it does seem to be mostly civil. Lots of familiar names to see, kind of comforting. And most of the posts promote real conversation on a topic meaningful to the OP.
- Mon Aug 08, 2016 11:25 pm
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- Topic: If you like a good riding vest (CostCo)
- Replies: 6
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Re: If you like a good riding vest (CostCo)
KathyK wrote:AirsAboveNC wrote:I do love a good vest! They're never long enough for me, though. And sadly I am not a Costco member.
I've bought from the website several times without being a member. You pay a small premium.
Thanks for the tip! I looked at it online but it is definitely too short for me.
- Sun Aug 07, 2016 9:17 pm
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- Topic: If you like a good riding vest (CostCo)
- Replies: 6
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Re: If you like a good riding vest (CostCo)
I do love a good vest! They're never long enough for me, though. And sadly I am not a Costco member. Ha, I have the opposite problem. They're often too long; I don't want the vest getting stuck between my butt and the cantle, or bunching up around the pommel. These sit just below my hip bone, but I...
- Sat Aug 06, 2016 10:54 pm
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- Topic: If you like a good riding vest (CostCo)
- Replies: 6
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Re: If you like a good riding vest (CostCo)
I do love a good vest! They're never long enough for me, though. And sadly I am not a Costco member.
- Tue Aug 02, 2016 3:22 am
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- Topic: Horses learn to communicate whether they want blankets
- Replies: 5
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Re: Horses learn to communicate whether they want blankets
Suzon wrote:I had a horse who, if he wanted to let me know his blanket was too warm, would undo the front buckles, let it roll around to his belly and then pee in it like a giant diaper.
And people say they're dumb and can't communicate.
- Thu Jul 21, 2016 11:57 pm
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- Topic: Help! Best flavored brownie recipes needed
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8413
Re: Help! Best flavored brownie recipes needed
Those of you posting suggestions without recipes are so mean.
- Sun Jul 10, 2016 10:38 pm
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- Topic: Can someone explain Instagram to me?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7251
Re: Can someone explain Instagram to me?
No, you can't post anything without a picture. It's a pictures-only social media platform.
- Sat Jul 09, 2016 1:53 am
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- Topic: Can someone explain Instagram to me?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7251
Re: Can someone explain Instagram to me?
It's just simpler, if you want to share the same photo to different audiences, to link the accounts rather than repost it twice.
- Fri May 27, 2016 3:06 am
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- Topic: Are people "doing the best they can"?
- Replies: 58
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Re: Are people "doing the best they can"?
Some are doing the best they can, others are doing the best they believe they can, and the third group are doing the best that they want to.
It is not always clear who belongs to which group.
It is not always clear who belongs to which group.
- Sat May 21, 2016 9:42 pm
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- Topic: Who uses a Kindle? Do you like it?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 17087
Re: Who uses a Kindle? Do you like it?
I love my kindle. I have always had more books than storage space and now I'm able to cut down a bit. Love getting library books on it, too. Plus it's lightweight and can go nearly anywhere with me.
- Thu Apr 07, 2016 9:39 pm
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- Topic: About a dog...
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Re: About a dog...
I love Nova for the name.
How serendipitous about the rabbits!
How serendipitous about the rabbits!
- Mon Apr 04, 2016 12:36 am
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- Topic: Opinions on browbands *update with pics on the horse*
- Replies: 89
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Re: Opinions on browbands
I voted #1. I don't blame you for having trouble picking one!
- Sat Apr 02, 2016 10:47 pm
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- Topic: Mysterious Caller
- Replies: 35
- Views: 23850
Re: Mysterious Caller
You should never admit that it is you until you ascertain who is on the other end of the phone. A caller should immediately identify himself. So the protocol should be: Person calls and says, "Is Bertha there?" You say "Who is calling, please?" At that point they have no info at...
- Sat Apr 02, 2016 10:10 pm
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- Topic: Coffee!
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- Views: 12903
Re: Coffee!
Wicky wrote:Well, according to the free Kindle book I got about coffee and home roasting
Please share the info about this book.
- Mon Mar 28, 2016 10:21 pm
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- Topic: Coffee!
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Re: Coffee!
My uncle made a roaster himself from an old air popper. Some of the best coffee I ever had.
- Sat Mar 19, 2016 7:38 pm
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- Topic: Remembering Snowman
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- Views: 7538
Re: Remembering Snowman
I recently read - and loved - the Elizabeth Letts book. Hope to enjoy the movie as well.
- Sat Mar 19, 2016 5:03 pm
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- Topic: Bank statement does not jive with checkbook
- Replies: 37
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Re: Bank statement does not jive with checkbook
I feel like my finances are probably a lot simpler than many other adults. I have no bills outside of rent, utilities (electric, internet, cell phone), and car insurance. No credit card. No debt. I'm not sure I could take a quick glance at my online statement if my finances were more complicated tha...
- Fri Mar 18, 2016 7:19 pm
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- Topic: Bank statement does not jive with checkbook
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Re: Bank statement does not jive with checkbook
I don't keep a checkbook but I look over my statements online weekly. I go so few places that it is easy to see whether or not the online statement is consistent with my spending. I did have my debit card number stolen once and discovered it within 12 hours of it being used.
- Mon Mar 14, 2016 9:27 pm
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- Topic: How would you tackle kids claiming they've seen Slenderman?
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Re: How would you tackle kids claiming they've seen Slenderman?
What is your relationship to these kids? Is it your business to be involved?
- Sun Mar 13, 2016 5:03 pm
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- Topic: Am I out of line? Family Drama
- Replies: 27
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Re: Am I out of line? Family Drama
You are in the right and please do not let them guilt you into feeling otherwise.
- Sat Jan 16, 2016 10:14 pm
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- Topic: What's the big deal about Adele?
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Re: What's the big deal about Adele?
You took the words right out of my mouth. When that song comes on the radio (or actually, any of her songs) I cannot change stations quick enough. Yesterday, my two options were Adele and an ad from Crazy Kevin the car dealer. I happily went with Crazy Kevin. IT'S ME, KRAAAAAZY KEVIN POWELL You mus...
- Wed Dec 23, 2015 1:52 am
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- Topic: DDBB Southeast Virginiaa
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- Views: 12810
Re: DDBB Southeast Virginiaa
There are a handful of us in NC. I would be interested in a SoVA meetup and perhaps some of the others around here would, too.
- Sun Dec 20, 2015 9:41 pm
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- Topic: Ah Modern Voyeurism....
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- Views: 12547
Re: Ah Modern Voyeurism....
That is a cool app. I set my mom and stepdad up with it before I moved from AZ back to NC, so that they could find me on my cross-country drive if they had reason to be worried.
- Fri Dec 18, 2015 3:24 am
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- Topic: What will happen to today's young men and women?
- Replies: 45
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Re: What will happen to today's young men and women?
I'm at the top end of the Millennials and I don't really identify with them. My upbringing was very different from other kids my age. If I set myself up for failure, no one swooped in to save me. If something bad happened to me I was told (perhaps a little too much) that it was likely my fault and t...
- Wed Dec 16, 2015 11:23 pm
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- Topic: Ba Humbug, not excited about the holidays
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Re: Ba Humbug, not excited about the holidays
I'm going to derail this a bit to say that I got a very kind PM from someone that really lifted my spirits and made my tough week a little brighter. Thank you, friend, for making me feel less Scroogey!
- Wed Dec 16, 2015 4:56 am
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- Topic: Ba Humbug, not excited about the holidays
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Re: Ba Humbug, not excited about the holidays
I'm scraping the bottom of my savings account to get by, this week. Of course, the Christmas presents I need to have before payday are gotten, and then I'll be scrambling to get the rest between payday and Christmas. This year I would like Santa to bring me a job with paid sick days. I did splurge o...
- Fri Dec 11, 2015 2:21 am
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- Topic: Planning a Vacation in Arizona
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Re: Planning a Vacation in Arizona
I believe you mean Sedona; Sonoma's a bit out of your way! If you like the desert scenery, Sedona is worth a stop. But yes, it is quite touristy. I very much prefer Jerome over Sedona. It's nearby. It's a little old copper mining town that was built into the side of the mountain in which they were m...
- Tue Dec 01, 2015 3:08 am
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- Topic: I am a 12 yr old boy inside or, unfortunate names
- Replies: 25
- Views: 19948
Re: I am a 12 yr old boy inside or, unfortunate names
My mom knew a woman named Luscious Cox.
- Sun Nov 22, 2015 3:04 am
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- Topic: Reconvening the Court of Grammatical Peeves
- Replies: 101
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Re: Reconvening the Court of Grammatical Peeves
When you are referring to another person and yourself, "Bob and I" is not an ironclad rule. If you don't know which pronoun to use for yourself, take the other person out of the sentence and see how you'd refer to yourself. And then add the other person back in. And please. PLEASE. I's is ...
- Sat Nov 07, 2015 5:03 am
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- Topic: Do you "like" your own posts on Facebook and here?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 30661
Re: Do you "like" your own posts on Facebook and here?
I tend to find it arrogant a lot of the time. However, the like button can be valuable when you're faced with FB's wacky algorithm that determines how/when your posts get seen. As Chisamba said, she uses it to boost views for some clients. That can work. You might not see "Chisamba posted this&...
- Sat Nov 07, 2015 4:51 am
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- Topic: How do YOU define Intellectual Property?
- Replies: 120
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Re: How do YOU define Intellectual Property?
M&M wrote:Because it never occurred to me that it was wrong, legally or morally.
You didn't try to pass it off as your own, so I'm not sure that it WAS wrong.
- Fri Nov 06, 2015 12:25 am
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- Topic: Are any of the candidates, either party, electable?
- Replies: 44
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Re: Are any of the candidates, either party, electable?
Have any of you read the comments that are at the bottom of all those articles? I read a few, then have to click off because the tone, crudeness, and ignorance of the comments frustrates me. It's really disheartening. Comments sections are full of people who are so sure that theirs is the only corr...