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by Koolkat
Fri Jan 20, 2017 7:15 pm
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Topic: Do you believe the report?
Replies: 14
Views: 14060

Re: Do you believe the report?

The content of the particular report has not been substantiated by reputable, evidence-based news sources as this of this AM. One bit of evidence I would like to see is Trump's tax returns. While we might interpret what his returns mean, I think plenty of evidence of his relationships and vulnerabi...
by Koolkat
Wed Jan 18, 2017 11:13 pm
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Topic: If I were going to move to Oregon or Washington state
Replies: 11
Views: 10359

Re: If I were going to move to Oregon or Washington state

I'm just outside of Seattle (work in downtown, though), and back when DH and I use to travel a bit, I always found Eugene, OR, a very cool town. The college is excellent, particularly in the health sciences. We've contemplated moving to that area to retire. Bellingham, WA is on the radar, too, if a ...
by Koolkat
Sat Jan 14, 2017 5:33 pm
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Topic: Medical ice packs--anyone need?
Replies: 7
Views: 6897

Re: Medical ice packs--anyone need?

viscountessleftfield wrote:You might find the Eats on Feets or Human Milk 4 Human Babies in your area, those would be amazing for shipping and storing breastmilk!


Meals on Wheels was another option I saw.
by Koolkat
Fri Jan 13, 2017 11:42 pm
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Topic: Medical ice packs--anyone need?
Replies: 7
Views: 6897

Re: Medical ice packs--anyone need?

We easily get 50+/week at work. Someone needs to find a way to recycle these things. . . .it's gross. ETA - I did find this: "I too receive cold packs with medication on a regular basis. Looking for a recycling solution I found this web site and I visited the manufacturers site. Mine are called...
by Koolkat
Fri Jan 13, 2017 3:32 pm
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Topic: Hep C
Replies: 25
Views: 15826

Re: Hep C

Because the people that come back positive get treated (theoretically). And there are a population of people that don't know they have it. But it's not a one-sided benefit. . . . it's a cure for the most part. And that in itself is a dilemma for pharma. . . . at least in the long term. like i said ...
by Koolkat
Thu Jan 12, 2017 11:32 pm
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Topic: Hep C
Replies: 25
Views: 15826

Re: Hep C

Because the people that come back positive get treated (theoretically). And there are a population of people that don't know they have it. But it's not a one-sided benefit. . . . it's a cure for the most part. And that in itself is a dilemma for pharma. . . . at least in the long term.
by Koolkat
Thu Jan 12, 2017 7:10 pm
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Topic: Hep C
Replies: 25
Views: 15826

Re: Hep C

You can ask to have it done and it's covered. The Twinrix vaccine (hep A and B) is not unless you have a drug plan at work (they'll administer it for free but you have to buy the vaccine). Just want to clarify that a vaccine (a preventative measure) and a therapeutic, Harvoni, etc. (too late for pr...
by Koolkat
Tue Dec 27, 2016 10:43 pm
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Topic: Zojirushi Rice Cookers
Replies: 17
Views: 16965

Re: Zojirushi Rice Cookers

Instant pot has a stainless lining and is way more versatile Thanks. What does it mean when they say, since this is a pressure cooker, there can be a "learning curve" with its use.. .. Do I need to check homeowner insurance for coverage?? :lol: http://bestreviews.com/best-rice-cookers
by Koolkat
Tue Dec 27, 2016 6:10 pm
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Topic: Zojirushi Rice Cookers
Replies: 17
Views: 16965

Zojirushi Rice Cookers

Does anyone have one of these? We need to replace our basic X-model brand, due to the nonstick finish unsticking. . . . . I was hoping to find one without the teflon like interior and stumbled upon this brand, there may be no escaping the lining. We are not avid rice eaters, maybe once/week at most,...
by Koolkat
Sun Dec 25, 2016 10:01 pm
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Topic: Christmas Dinner
Replies: 9
Views: 7701

Christmas Dinner

What's for dinner?? We're going traditional here, DH requested turkey (we usually go simpler like ham, leg of lamb, etc.) this year, and since he's now out scooping poop in the pasture, who could say no? So, traditionally roasted turkey with bread stuffing w/onion, celery, sage, giblets, apple, and ...
by Koolkat
Wed Dec 21, 2016 11:33 pm
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Topic: Barn update
Replies: 29
Views: 16369

Re: Barn update

It looks great! Think how much you are increasing your property value with a high end barn. . .

Tongue/groove makes great stall dividers, it's very strong. We've lost one board over 15 years when the 17.2 behemoth got cast but self rescued.
by Koolkat
Fri Dec 16, 2016 8:28 pm
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Topic: Crazy trailering question
Replies: 10
Views: 8529

Re: Crazy trailering question

I think she would be better off without the sheet. The sheet is not enough to keep her warm and may impede her natural ability to fluff for warmth. I suspect she will be OK, I would say make sure she has enough to eat, but. . . . it looks like she already has! :D
by Koolkat
Tue Dec 13, 2016 11:12 pm
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Topic: Russian involvement in the election
Replies: 11
Views: 10230

Re: Russian involvement in the election

The point is that the released Wikileak information was obtained from Russian HACKING of the DNC (they also hacked the RNC). The information was given to Wikileaks who subsequently released it as a function of the election timeline. The information came from Russian hacking and was selectively leake...
by Koolkat
Mon Dec 12, 2016 7:15 pm
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Topic: i lost my horse-- RIP, Gristle
Replies: 40
Views: 23856

Re: i lost my horse-- RIP, Gristle

Godspeed, Gristle.

Nineteen years is a lot of love.
by Koolkat
Mon Nov 28, 2016 9:33 pm
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Topic: Pasture Disaster Avoided...Talk About Thankful!!
Replies: 36
Views: 28153

Re: Pasture Disaster Avoided...Talk About Thankful!!

It depends on what conditions are causing the cold. A combination of water and wind (chill factor + water evaporation(cooling)+hair loses insulation ability if packed down by water)) is cause to blanket. Obviously the blanket has to be warm enough to make up for the fact that the horse's hair is fla...
by Koolkat
Sun Nov 27, 2016 6:25 am
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Topic: Introducing Ms. Dot
Replies: 36
Views: 21143

Re: Introducing Ms. Dot

What a bright and happy eye she has! Paloma is a lovely name.

That's very interesting coloration. What are her Dutch lines?
by Koolkat
Wed Nov 23, 2016 9:39 pm
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Topic: Pasture Disaster Avoided...Talk About Thankful!!
Replies: 36
Views: 28153

Re: Pasture Disaster Avoided...Talk About Thankful!!

I've used duct tape around buckles also for similar (buckles need to slide, not hang up), but different applications. It works very well. Horses can be amazing sometimes in situations where you would think their flight instincts would be their demise. We had a young filly put one of her front legs o...
by Koolkat
Mon Nov 21, 2016 3:06 pm
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Topic: I have breast cancer
Replies: 58
Views: 34191

Re: I have breast cancer

Thank you for all you have done for us. Sending you more powerful DDBB healing mojo. All the best to you. KK
by Koolkat
Wed Nov 09, 2016 6:55 pm
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Topic: No comments?
Replies: 69
Views: 39134

Re: No comments?

Although not entirely a fan of Hillary, I did feel like she was at least, qualified for the job. Not so Trump. There was even a story last night that "his people" had approached "Pence's people" about taking over some policy issues. When asked which ones, the answer was "dom...
by Koolkat
Mon Nov 07, 2016 3:37 am
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Topic: Must ceiling be a different color?
Replies: 22
Views: 17978

Re: Must ceiling be a different color?

How about a piece of molding (it could be very simple, just a board) that is painted the same color as the wall below it. That way you will not have a "visual belt" around the room, but could create a natural transition to a lighter color above it which you could also use on the ceiling.
by Koolkat
Tue Nov 01, 2016 4:07 am
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Topic: RIP Anna
Replies: 41
Views: 24020

Re: RIP Anna

Godspeed to your good mare, khall.

I suspect as Joplin matures, you will find Anna looking out at you. Both my youngsters (who are not so young anymore) have become more and more like their dam as they age in their expression/eyes. It is bittersweet but she left them with a kind eye.
by Koolkat
Tue Oct 18, 2016 11:26 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Discussing hill work
Replies: 17
Views: 12644

Re: Discussing hill work

I like the bay (the one with only the white horse) quite a bit in the first set, the reins appear to be almost slack and the horse seems to be shaping himself. There is nothing about the rider's good seat and posture that is getting in the way. I like the 2nd of the chestnut in the bottom set. The h...
by Koolkat
Sun Oct 16, 2016 1:37 am
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Topic: Iron chairs and refinishing
Replies: 3
Views: 4136

Re: Iron chairs and refinishing

We have wrought iron garden table/chairs (white) that are 45+ years old. I had them blasted and powder coated ~4 years ago and couldn't be happier with the results. They are white, which is not a particularly forgiving color for outdoor metal furniture in the damp Pac NW, but they still look great. ...
by Koolkat
Fri Oct 14, 2016 11:24 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Cribbing
Replies: 10
Views: 9776

Re: Cribbing

I have a cribber. I just ignore the noise, it's not that big of a deal (for me). It's my preference that I deal with the noise vs. putting one of those collars on the horse, we considered it progress when woman no longer wore awful, constrictive undergarments. . . .
by Koolkat
Thu Oct 06, 2016 7:26 pm
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Topic: Clown Lives Matter
Replies: 0
Views: 2376

Clown Lives Matter

WTH?

Reminds me of the mass laughing epidemics. Social media seems to have brought out the maladjusted on this one, though. . . .
by Koolkat
Mon Oct 03, 2016 8:20 pm
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Topic: Hiking in Bear country
Replies: 4
Views: 5110

Re: Hiking in Bear country

From Yellowstone's website: It might seem obvious that grizzly bears, wolves and coyotes—you know, animals with big teeth—are capable of inflicting bodily harm, but those seemingly docile mammals like moose, elk and bison have just as fierce a temper. Stay at least 100 yards away from bears and wolv...
by Koolkat
Sun Oct 02, 2016 8:59 pm
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Topic: Your squee for the day -- alpacas & chicks
Replies: 11
Views: 9279

Re: Your squee for the day -- alpacas & chicks

They're very cute, but I could swear they come from outer space!
by Koolkat
Sun Oct 02, 2016 8:57 pm
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Topic: Completely aggravated whine warning
Replies: 17
Views: 13063

Re: Completely aggravated whine warning

Horse training has served you well. ;)
by Koolkat
Fri Sep 30, 2016 11:24 pm
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Topic: Recipes to Use Up Fresh Tomatoes
Replies: 5
Views: 5521

Re: Recipes to Use Up Fresh Tomatoes

Shakshuka uses a lot of tomatoes, it's really good. Rather that cook the eggs in it, we just hard boil them and dice them over the top (the purists are spinning!). Whole Foods has merguez. We serve it with couscous. We also slice tomatoes, dry them, and freeze. They really enrich those dishes in the...
by Koolkat
Thu Sep 29, 2016 11:06 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Came off - now what?
Replies: 11
Views: 9652

Re: Came off - now what?

I just wanted to comment that one thing I noticed about coming off my very sensitive, very spooky mare was that she seemed to react to losing me also. I was always in a position to get right back on, but I did notice it seemed to affect her confidence, just something to keep in mind.
by Koolkat
Thu Sep 29, 2016 11:02 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Blood Work ?
Replies: 4
Views: 4734

Re: Blood Work ?

My mare would literally squeal when asked for a canter transition. . . .
by Koolkat
Mon Sep 26, 2016 12:01 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Blood Work ?
Replies: 4
Views: 4734

Re: Blood Work ?

She may be physically uncomfortable (the way some people are) when her hormones are in that state. I had an Arab mare that was very uncomfortable when cycling, would squeal/kick out when asked for transitions, etc.
by Koolkat
Sun Sep 25, 2016 11:50 pm
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Topic: Completely aggravated whine warning
Replies: 17
Views: 13063

Re: Completely aggravated whine warning

I trust you spoke to whoever those people report too. That's not just negligently gross, it's a health hazard. Those towels should have been washed again (and again), until they came out clean. Bleach would have been a good idea, too. And then there's cleaning out the dryer.
by Koolkat
Sun Sep 18, 2016 10:18 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: white line disease
Replies: 25
Views: 19927

Re: white line disease

Having a horse with grass induced laminitic problems, this was the first thing that occurred to me. Fall can be a tricky time (depending on your weather patterns), if it's been dry and you start to get into a wetter season, the grass coming out of dormancy and growing again can be a serious trigger.
by Koolkat
Tue Sep 13, 2016 10:04 pm
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Topic: Grand Prix (jumping) in just a bit and reins
Replies: 13
Views: 11088

Re: Grand Prix (jumping) in just a bit and reins

Is that Bruce Springsteen's daughter?

Her horse is out of an Alcatraz (Holsteiner) mare, I had seen somewhere long ago that he was a fabulous broodmare sire. . . . He's got quite the jump on him.
by Koolkat
Sun Sep 04, 2016 12:29 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Udder cleaning
Replies: 8
Views: 7305

Re: Udder cleaning

I clean KK's udder ~once/week. As she has sweet itch and I put SWAT on her belly, I will just run my fingers through there with a gentle scratching motion. I wear gloves for the SWAT and in addition, SWAT is in a Vaseline type base so there's no friction. I usually get off quite a bit of scruffy bla...
by Koolkat
Wed Aug 24, 2016 9:14 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Neck arthritis
Replies: 15
Views: 13147

Re: Neck arthritis

No information to add, but he looks like a mighty cute pasture pony!
by Koolkat
Tue Aug 16, 2016 4:16 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Is corn ALWAYS a bad feed choice?
Replies: 9
Views: 8768

Re: Is corn ALWAYS a bad feed choice?

An excellent article on carbohydrates and equine digestion by one of the country's leading equine nutritionists. Even when the carbohydrate chemistry gets a little dense, hang in there, he will give you a summary sentence(s) about the relevance to your horse's digestive tract. https://ker.com/wp-con...
by Koolkat
Fri Aug 12, 2016 11:02 pm
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Topic: Clicker Training with Horses...anyone doing/done it?
Replies: 13
Views: 10595

Re: Clicker Training with Horses...anyone doing/done it?

I have a gelding who doesn't accept corrections very well (he's very closely related to J Taft's Tessa). I found clicker training (although I didn't use a clicker, just good boy) to work extremely well with him. All sorts of training to avoid "confrontation", like dealing with his food agg...
by Koolkat
Thu Aug 04, 2016 1:55 pm
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Topic: Cash economy?
Replies: 18
Views: 13543

Re: Cash economy?

Sold the trailer to the first couple that came to see it! There was quite a bit of interest, too, I must have underpriced it. Dang!

A pile of Franklins on the table. . . .
by Koolkat
Sun Jul 31, 2016 5:31 pm
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Topic: Damn Porcupine!
Replies: 21
Views: 14627

Re: Damn Porcupine!

Moutaineer wrote:I regard the wildlife as my yard decoration.


LIKE!
by Koolkat
Wed Jul 20, 2016 8:06 pm
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Topic: Pet names in the workplace
Replies: 26
Views: 17411

Re: Pet names in the workplace

Ponichiwa wrote:It may just be me, but diminutive nicknames make me very uncomfortable


I had the same response - once maybe in a particular context, but as a label, NO.
by Koolkat
Thu Jul 14, 2016 6:02 pm
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Topic: Rant: Eating in Public
Replies: 37
Views: 18054

Re: Rant: Eating in Public

PaulaO wrote: As far as eating a steak with one's hands, what a pig.


Well I assume that means that at least he is lifting it to his mouth. . . . the meat that is, not the plate.
by Koolkat
Wed Jul 13, 2016 1:19 am
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Topic: A Week in the Life of the Cowpony
Replies: 15
Views: 11895

Re: A Week in the Life of the Cowpony

Do you two change your clothes in a phone booth or what!

Very cool.
by Koolkat
Wed Jul 06, 2016 12:54 am
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Topic: We are expecting in June! **Baby Photos!**
Replies: 61
Views: 33663

Re: We are expecting in June! **Baby Photos!**

So cuddley! He's going to need a haircut in a day or two!
by Koolkat
Tue Jul 05, 2016 5:47 am
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Topic: Fireworks and Horses...how'd everyone do?
Replies: 18
Views: 13880

Re: Fireworks and Horses...how'd everyone do?

I'd like to think they are going to stop soon, it's 10:45 and we have to go to work tomorrow. . . . Why do the people with the least amount of $$ to spend seem to spend the most on this stuff? Horses were mostly OK during the day except for KK, she was on high alert, but as long as the other 2 were ...

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