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by FlyingLily
Wed Feb 15, 2023 2:17 am
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Topic: Tell us about YOU.
Replies: 223
Views: 179734

Re: Tell us about YOU.

I had a couple of different screen names on UDBB, due to forgetting passwords. FlyingLily was the dam of my first horse, an OTTB who was 5 years old and green as grass when I got him, and we scared each other for a number of years until he passed from strangles. I'm not sure whether this thread is a...
by FlyingLily
Fri Oct 19, 2018 9:51 pm
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Topic: When you condone the torture-murder of journalists
Replies: 11
Views: 10090

When you condone the torture-murder of journalists

Is there anything left you won't condone? The shameless denial, cover-up, toadying to the killers, and finally attempts to blame the journalist for his own torture-murder, all have me wondering where it will end. There have been so many moments when I've said, "This is the lowest possible! This...
by FlyingLily
Thu Oct 18, 2018 8:58 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Calm trail horse turned evil bolter on longe
Replies: 13
Views: 11664

Calm trail horse turned evil bolter on longe

My 16-years young Kentucky Mountain Horse has run off full tilt the last THREE CONSECUTIVE times I tried to longe him. Fortunately I was only dragged the first time (the barn manager said "Look like you got drug out there! - we're in Texas). and that was just because I was so totally surprised,...
by FlyingLily
Mon May 28, 2018 6:57 pm
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Topic: Avenatti's Twitter poll
Replies: 6
Views: 6510

Re: Avenatti's Twitter poll

I adore that guy. And Stormy too. I just hope they win this thing.
by FlyingLily
Thu Feb 15, 2018 2:38 pm
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Topic: "Fire And Fury"
Replies: 2
Views: 4089

Re: "Fire And Fury"

I really liked it too! It was fascinating to see some of the actual personalities behind the opaque members of staff, and also their obvious strong dislike of each other. "Jarvanka" episodes were also hilarious. The typos seemed to me mostly in the first few dozen pages, and then the editi...
by FlyingLily
Thu Feb 15, 2018 2:33 pm
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Topic: Military Parade
Replies: 12
Views: 11008

Re: Military Parade

I think he wants a military parade for three reasons: 1. He gets a childish joy from large machinery (remember the truck cab episode). 2. He can imagine that it is all about him: service members are marching for ME! Tanks are rolling out for ME! 3. He can then report on Twitter that it was the bigge...
by FlyingLily
Sun Apr 16, 2017 5:00 pm
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Topic: What do you have around your house from the old BB?
Replies: 43
Views: 28532

Re: What do you have around your house from the old BB?

I have horsey Christmas stockings from Pawsplus, and many other things from her that year. And also an ornament of the great Rachel Alexandra, from...our track riding friend, can't recall her name...And crocheted ornaments in the shape of snowflakes from, was it Jetsmom? And so much more. Plus, I bo...
by FlyingLily
Sun Mar 27, 2016 8:54 am
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Topic: California Chrome Wins the $10,000,000 Dubai World Cup
Replies: 17
Views: 13758

Re: California Chrome Wins the $10,000,000 Dubai World Cup

What that must have felt like for both rider and horse is hard to imagine; girth behind the barrel!
by FlyingLily
Sun Mar 27, 2016 8:52 am
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Topic: America's rising suicide rate
Replies: 10
Views: 10995

Re: America's rising suicide rate

That article is a confusing mess. One obviously very unhealthy white male in Montana, a few stabs at drug addiction rates, broad brush-stroke claims about the economy, some references to health care costs. Sometimes I fear that all the editors have been fired, all over the world.
by FlyingLily
Sun Mar 27, 2016 8:45 am
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Topic: Rob Ford died
Replies: 5
Views: 6145

Re: Rob Ford died

There is a lot of innuendo about his domestic life and violence; is any of that justified Tabby?

And: I know of Etobicoke from the American TV series "Deadwood", which is weird. The main character sheriff was from there.
by FlyingLily
Wed Mar 16, 2016 3:55 pm
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Topic: How would you tackle kids claiming they've seen Slenderman?
Replies: 16
Views: 14034

Re: How would you tackle kids claiming they've seen Slenderman?

Honestly I believe you have done everything that is practical in this situation. Anything more (like a school assembly devoted to Slenderman) risks adding fuel to the fire. It is a good teachable moment for your own children. You can talk about how things get blown up and people form beliefs out of ...
by FlyingLily
Mon Mar 07, 2016 4:11 pm
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Topic: What can you tell me about going on a cruise?
Replies: 26
Views: 20712

Re: What can you tell me about going on a cruise?

My ex-DH and I did a Celebrity cruise, 7 days out of Fort Lauderdale. I love the ocean, and like being on ships. The nights were gorgeous with the moon glimmering on the giant wake. This was a huge ship and we felt no motion at all even on the rougher days. We splurged on a cabin with a deck and tha...
by FlyingLily
Sun Feb 28, 2016 1:35 pm
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Topic: New ways of handling people w/allergies on planes
Replies: 10
Views: 9443

Re: New ways of handling people w/allergies on planes

This is a little OT but service dogs are proliferating and fake registries are pretty shamelessly advertising "Take your dog anywhere!" I was on two flights this week with "service dogs" who looked really un-servicey: they jumped around on people in the gate area, were very untra...
by FlyingLily
Mon Feb 15, 2016 3:47 pm
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Topic: Recent weird food cravings
Replies: 5
Views: 6561

Re: Recent weird food cravings

Yukon Gold potatoes with sea salt and vinegar.

Long ago on UDBB, Silverbridge recommended putting vinegar on boiled potatoes while they are still warm so that they absorb it. It is fabulous! I could eat this for breakfast lunch and dinner, with a side of sliced tomatoes and cucumbers.
by FlyingLily
Tue Feb 02, 2016 6:46 pm
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Topic: Jingles for a peaceful passing - Update She's gone
Replies: 60
Views: 33704

Re: Jingles for a peaceful passing

I'm so very sorry you are on this hard road. Wishing her sweet release from her suffering and hugs to you.
by FlyingLily
Thu Jan 21, 2016 12:14 pm
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Topic: Meat carving etiquette
Replies: 8
Views: 8294

Re: Meat carving etiquette

I really appreciate it when food is served in smaller pieces - like half a baked potato, small pieces of steak etc. When you get served a giant portion and can't eat it all, that's awkward.

So my vote is go ahead and cut them in half.
by FlyingLily
Sat Jan 16, 2016 12:44 pm
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Topic: What's the big deal about Adele?
Replies: 12
Views: 11810

Re: What's the big deal about Adele?

We have a radio in the barn aisle, and whenever the song comes on, the nearest person has to sprint to turn off the volume.

Usually she only gets out that initial Hello before blessed silence descends... oh well a little quiet cursing goes on.
by FlyingLily
Thu Jan 14, 2016 11:42 am
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Topic: Gov. Nikki Haley vs. Trump: What say you?
Replies: 4
Views: 5824

Gov. Nikki Haley vs. Trump: What say you?

Her response to the State of the Union address had some really good moments: While Gov. Nikki Haley, R-S.C., was praised in many quarters for her response to President Obama’s State of the Union address Tuesday, she also received strong criticism from some conservatives for her pointed remarks aimed...
by FlyingLily
Thu Jan 14, 2016 11:37 am
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Topic: Self image problems?
Replies: 3
Views: 4355

Re: Self image problems?

That is hilarious - sounds like it could be the premise of a very existential short story.
by FlyingLily
Wed Jan 13, 2016 10:57 am
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Topic: Home Buying
Replies: 46
Views: 25764

Re: Home Buying

I will offer a few notes of caution about home ownership vs. renting in general: --Things go wrong in a house. Plumbing pipes burst or leak, roofs need replacement, appliances fail, termites move in, the city assesses you for new water pipes, etc. You need to have at least $10K in disposable savings...
by FlyingLily
Thu Jan 07, 2016 7:50 pm
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Topic: Broke My Leg on Hay Rack UPDATE @ end Riding!
Replies: 75
Views: 41436

Re: Broke My Leg on Hay Rack

Tarlo that sounds so painful!!!!!

Take care and heal up well.
by FlyingLily
Thu Jan 07, 2016 1:05 am
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Topic: My Duffy could use some jingles - UPDATE
Replies: 33
Views: 20188

Re: My Duffy could use some jingles - please

Many good wishes for Duffy!

I found peanut butter on a little piece of cracker like saltine can bury a pill. Something about the sticky PB and the crackly cracker confuses them and they eat it.
by FlyingLily
Sat Jan 02, 2016 4:47 pm
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Topic: Freeway
Replies: 41
Views: 20934

Re: Freeway

Is that Freeway in the photo up top? Looks just like one of his photos on her page.

He was so lucky she found him - an amazing story overall.
by FlyingLily
Mon Dec 21, 2015 2:25 pm
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Topic: So I have a court date tomorrow...
Replies: 29
Views: 19041

Re: So I have a court date tomorrow...

I'm angry that the judge jerked you around last time. Good illustration of how experts can become bullies when they assume everyone should know all the intricacies of their field. But you are going to be fine. If you get nervous, take a look at the court reporter. Odds are s/he is on your side. They...
by FlyingLily
Sun Dec 20, 2015 9:15 pm
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Topic: RIP Peri
Replies: 42
Views: 22908

Re: RIP Peri

Oh it is so hard. Treasure up all your hundreds of wonderful memories and let them warm your heart.
by FlyingLily
Sun Dec 20, 2015 9:11 pm
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Topic: What will happen to today's young men and women?
Replies: 45
Views: 25074

Re: What will happen to today's young men and women?

I'm just not sure whether this is a change or just us noticing things because we are older than we used to be & have more authority at work. But: I teach at a university and this semester I had one class with almost 100% pre-meds = very highly grade-conscious, but lots of freshmen so not yet ver...
by FlyingLily
Fri Dec 11, 2015 10:41 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Attractive winter riding boots?
Replies: 26
Views: 28446

Re: Attractive winter riding boots?

I just ordered these: http://www.jefferspet.com/products/ovation-duncan-country-boot-size-6?sku=5YUY from Jeffers Equine.

Pretty good reviews. I will post back when they arrive.
by FlyingLily
Thu Dec 10, 2015 12:22 am
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Topic: Done done and done
Replies: 31
Views: 17986

Re: Done done and done

Hurrah! I remember your diagnosis on the other board, and your honest strength throughout, and I'm so glad we have this board to hear that it's over and you can eat and drink and be merry.
by FlyingLily
Mon Dec 07, 2015 8:25 pm
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Topic: More gift advice
Replies: 36
Views: 21432

Re: More gift advice

I don't think presents are intended to address needs, solely. Come to that, no one 'needs' an office gift at all.

We all need to get out more, so should Paws just shove this guy out the office door and yell at him to run?
by FlyingLily
Mon Dec 07, 2015 2:39 pm
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Topic: Are you going to vote for Hillary? Why or why not?
Replies: 53
Views: 32224

Re: Are you going to vote for Hillary? Why or why not?

I must be one of a tiny few who enjoyed the political forum on UDBB and am enjoying this one too. I learned a lot 'over there', and I just avoided the threads that got too hot and insulting for my taste. I think the OP asks an interesting question. I'm for Bernie, but if forced I will vote for HRC w...
by FlyingLily
Mon Dec 07, 2015 10:17 am
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Topic: More gift advice
Replies: 36
Views: 21432

Re: More gift advice

I'm still trying to wrap my head around how this list of things could be referred to as "crap":

"local handmade chocolates, cheese, crackers, shortbread cookies, sauces, seasonings, jams."
by FlyingLily
Sun Dec 06, 2015 5:40 pm
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Topic: What on earth happened to me today?
Replies: 25
Views: 17881

Re: What on earth happened to me today?

And just to add I am again very saddened by recalling that terrible experience for you. I hope maybe some of the awfulness was laundered out by the flash of recall; I hope that's how the brain works on itself.
by FlyingLily
Sun Dec 06, 2015 5:36 pm
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Topic: Reconvening the Court of Grammatical Peeves
Replies: 101
Views: 56432

Re: Reconvening the Court of Grammatical Peeves

Not exactly a grammatical peeve; more like a "WTH are they teaching in school in Texas?!" -- sale ad I saw just now which is wrong in every possible way: Sail or trade $2,000 — LaCoste, Texas His name is Hoss he is 20 years old and he is such a sweet heart with so much to give does not loo...
by FlyingLily
Sat Dec 05, 2015 8:07 pm
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Topic: Cruz's college roommate on Cruz
Replies: 4
Views: 5226

Re: Cruz's college roommate on Cruz

Wow. I'm sorry to be so superficial, but his face looks exactly like that description of his character.
by FlyingLily
Thu Dec 03, 2015 6:28 pm
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Topic: UPDATE with videos - comments welcome!
Replies: 8
Views: 8599

Re: UPDATE with videos - comments welcome!

Looking good! Terrific improvement through the videos over time.

I love your instructor - "Ride the body!". And you are so quick to respond to her cues - great team plus charming horse.
by FlyingLily
Tue Dec 01, 2015 8:42 pm
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Topic: A Charlie Brown Christmas tonight
Replies: 5
Views: 5801

Re: A Charlie Brown Christmas tonight

I have always found this one too tragic to watch; even the musical theme is so sad as to be unbearable.
Kudos to anyone brave enough to take away a good feeling from it.
by FlyingLily
Sat Nov 28, 2015 7:58 pm
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Topic: The Graceful Acceptance of Compliments
Replies: 27
Views: 19183

Re: The Graceful Acceptance of Compliments

I think this guy is trying to be intriguing - nothing wrong with that. He has you pegged for complicated and intellectual, and he is trying to match your game. That's a good thing. Just don't the two of you get so caught up in being clever that the spark dies. My free advice.
by FlyingLily
Sat Nov 28, 2015 12:33 pm
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Topic: Emily Post wedding question
Replies: 23
Views: 17655

Re: Emily Post wedding question

I can tell you my experience with a "small but thoughtful gift." I was in grad school and had no money extra whatsoever. My cousin, whose family was rolling in money, was getting married to an investment banker in Princeton NJ (across the country from me), and sent me an invite. Because ou...
by FlyingLily
Thu Nov 26, 2015 6:02 pm
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Topic: Reconvening the Court of Grammatical Peeves
Replies: 101
Views: 56432

Re: Reconvening the Court of Grammatical Peeves

"it's odd that saying "I've been TO Paris" is common in Englisn".

Now I understand. You are talking about Englisn; a language not commonly spoken. With weird rules.
by FlyingLily
Wed Nov 25, 2015 1:27 pm
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Topic: One year already--i can't do this
Replies: 32
Views: 19240

Re: One year already--i can;t do this

I'm really sorry. It must have been such a long year.

What would he advise you to do if he were right here? Which in a way, our lost loved ones always are.
by FlyingLily
Sun Nov 22, 2015 9:44 pm
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Topic: Hating car shopping, looking up recalls, etc.
Replies: 20
Views: 15993

Re: Hating car shopping, looking up recalls, etc.

I adore my Ford Escape, which the sale guy consistently and carefully pronounced EXcape.

I originally purchased it for Minnesota winters of ice and snow, but I now live in south Texas and adore its mileage and convenience. Back seat folds flat easily for great storage.
by FlyingLily
Sun Nov 22, 2015 5:47 pm
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Topic: Jingles for my QH mare-Update: she's gone
Replies: 57
Views: 35986

Re: Jingles for my QH mare-Update: she's gone

I am so sorry - that photo is gorgeous. Be warmed by your wonderful memories.
by FlyingLily
Sat Nov 21, 2015 1:27 pm
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Topic: Can I make this in advance and cook it when I get there?
Replies: 11
Views: 10025

Re: Can I make this in advance and cook it when I get there?

Why not leave it to your husband since he's the one who volunteered it?
by FlyingLily
Sat Nov 14, 2015 4:36 pm
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Topic: Why am I not losing weight?
Replies: 29
Views: 18931

Re: Why am I not losing weight?

Stella, It seems that cancer treatment has some disruptive effects on metabolism, but they can be addressed. I found this: "It’s important to know that the hormone estrogen suppresses LPL activity on fat cells. This could be one reason why some women gain weight after menopause or after breast ...
by FlyingLily
Tue Nov 10, 2015 11:24 pm
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Topic: Pretty Palominos--let's show our goldies :)
Replies: 46
Views: 29758

Re: Pretty Palominos--let's show our goldies :)

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My horse John splashing.
by FlyingLily
Sun Nov 08, 2015 8:15 pm
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Topic: New chair, Dealing with a toxic former department chair
Replies: 8
Views: 8713

New chair, Dealing with a toxic former department chair

In fall of 2014 I happily became the new chair of an academic department. I was thrilled to make a relatively late-career move to a bigger university, different part of the country and new challenges. The former chair has turned this move very much bittersweet. He was given a year off at full salary...
by FlyingLily
Fri Nov 06, 2015 3:42 pm
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Topic: What would you tell your 20 year old self if you could?
Replies: 47
Views: 28475

Re: What would you tell your 20 year old self if you could?

Don't be afraid. You are going to have an amazing life.

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