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by texsuze
Fri Apr 03, 2020 5:04 pm
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Topic: Things to do while under mandatory shelter in place
Replies: 42
Views: 19970

Re: Things to do while under mandatory shelter in place

Heading upstairs to clean the bathrooms and to dust/windex bedroom and DH's "rehab room". The new kitten brothers need to be downstairs if I'm to vacuum, since the sound is too scary for them right now. I have a bit of paperwork and tidying on the list in the days to come, so no shortage o...
by texsuze
Fri Apr 03, 2020 4:57 pm
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Topic: Guess the vet bill
Replies: 21
Views: 12555

Re: Guess the vet bill

Yippee! I think you got off lightly on that incident! Glad Miss A. is on the mend! Now, what is my prize for winning? Hmmm, the Complete Sanitation Package (which includes face masks, nitrile gloves, and bottle of hand sanitizer)? Or the Home Horse Treat Package (safe treats for the dentally challen...
by texsuze
Thu Apr 02, 2020 6:43 pm
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Topic: It's been a tough day up here on the mountain
Replies: 22
Views: 13530

Re: It's been a tough day up here on the mountain

{{{Hugs}}} and jingles to you and yours. Changes and challenges often come hand in hand.
by texsuze
Thu Apr 02, 2020 6:38 pm
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Topic: Guess the vet bill
Replies: 21
Views: 12555

Re: Guess the vet bill

Girl, you crack me up :) Here goes: US$503.
by texsuze
Thu Mar 26, 2020 5:23 pm
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Topic: Covid 19
Replies: 155
Views: 65117

Re: Covid 19

DH scored some t.p. this morning at the local grocery store. Turns out, one must stand in line, beginning at 8 am to be allowed into the store in small groups. Plenty of t.p. available in various amounts. We didn't participate in the hysterical hoarding onslaught when this all first started, so foun...
by texsuze
Thu Mar 26, 2020 5:11 pm
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Topic: Going a little stir crazy?
Replies: 6
Views: 4926

Re: Going a little stir crazy?

Desdemona was laying in my lap as we watched your kitty-krazies video ;) At one point she stopped purring to focus more intently on the antics! Looks very familiar, as we adopted two orange tabby brother kittens in January, and are experiencing similar wildness x 2!
by texsuze
Thu Mar 19, 2020 6:51 pm
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Topic: Covid 19
Replies: 155
Views: 65117

Re: Covid 19

GH & Tanga,
Cornell Lab of Ornithology has some awesome webcams currently live-streaming a variety of nest sites: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news

DH and I participate in a couple of their 'citizen science' projects (Project Feeder Watch & Nest Watch)
by texsuze
Wed Mar 18, 2020 7:39 pm
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Topic: Things to do while under mandatory shelter in place
Replies: 42
Views: 19970

Re: Things to do while under mandatory shelter in place

Straightforward, TSC has been doing their "Chick Days" since last week and had some nice breeds in our local stores, although not sure where things stand with getting inside the stores now.

Wish I could ship some of my eggs to some of ya'll in exchange for your baked goods (or t.p.)!
by texsuze
Tue Mar 17, 2020 6:23 pm
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Topic: Covid 19
Replies: 155
Views: 65117

Re: Covid 19

Take, care Amado family, and keep us posted if you're able so we can keep sending jingles.
by texsuze
Tue Mar 17, 2020 6:13 pm
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Topic: Things to do while under mandatory shelter in place
Replies: 42
Views: 19970

Re: Things to do while under mandatory shelter in place

Research manure spreaders and place order for a spreader :( Wait for rain to subside so holes in barn skylight panels can be temporarily patched ;) Clean upstairs Clean downstairs Workshop needs all items put back where they belong Garage needs re-organizing Begin gathering items for donation to Hab...
by texsuze
Fri Mar 13, 2020 6:44 pm
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Topic: Covid 19
Replies: 155
Views: 65117

Re: Covid 19

Did my personal training at the Wellness Center in our town of +/- 11,000 folks. Only a few folks in the building, which is highly unusual. I guess folks are staying away from each other. Schools are adding an extra week to spring break, so some parents are now tasked with feeding voracious appetite...
by texsuze
Wed Mar 11, 2020 5:37 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Ocular squamous cell carcinoma?--Final UPDATE?: (scroll down)
Replies: 30
Views: 19969

Re: Ocular squamous cell carcinoma?--Final UPDATE?: (scroll down)

Nine months post-biopsy #2 and eyeball looks "amazing" according to the eye vet, who saw my oldster yesterday. No further follow-up examinations required unless things change. Vet still wants a photo of the eyeball on a quarterly basis--says we take great photos :D Whew, hope we are done w...
by texsuze
Mon Mar 09, 2020 7:05 pm
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Topic: Costa Rica: anyone been there?
Replies: 12
Views: 8162

Re: Costa Rica: anyone been there?

OK, my Costa Rica trip is booked for November :) One of the NatGeo expeditions on one of the small ships, with land-based activities plus snorkeling (haven't done that in 20+ years...), kayaking and maybe a pony ride through the jungle ;) I'm betting on the "corona cootie" to have fizzled ...
by texsuze
Sat Mar 07, 2020 4:34 am
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Topic: Dumb brag about my son
Replies: 18
Views: 12156

Re: Dumb brag about my son

Congratulations to the kids! BTW, I thought Texas was the only place you could drive 600 miles one way and still be in the same state ;)
by texsuze
Tue Mar 03, 2020 6:00 pm
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Topic: Jingles for my dad
Replies: 50
Views: 27383

Re: Jingles for my dad

Thoughts are with you now. Take care of yourself and give yourself the time and opportunity to grieve, whenever, however that happens. Spend time with your ponies and other critters.
by texsuze
Sun Mar 01, 2020 8:38 pm
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Topic: So what are you reading?
Replies: 44
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Re: So what are you reading in 2020?

Resurrecting this thread from last year. I just finished Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The House of the Seven Gables". Really like the prose and the plot. I guess I'm into the classics right now, for some reason, having finished a couple of Jane Austen's novels before this. Now, on to some Dicken...
by texsuze
Fri Feb 28, 2020 8:50 pm
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Topic: Jingles for my dad
Replies: 50
Views: 27383

Re: Jingles for my dad

Hugs and jingles to you and your family. Six years ago this month I went through very much the same situation with my dad. Helpless is the only word I can find to describe how I felt. Seems all dad's wishes, directives, etc. for his passing were thrown out the window. Just prolonging the inevitable....
by texsuze
Tue Feb 18, 2020 4:54 pm
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Topic: Can you help me think this through? (fence situation)
Replies: 7
Views: 5471

Re: Can you help me think this through? (fence situation)

I have 5' no climb for my barn pasture, using t-posts with the 'mushroom' caps and a single strand of electric tape running through the t-post caps. I have pipe corner braces and line poles. If you must cut down the wooden fenceposts, I'd at least leave them to a total height of 5' (plus a couple in...
by texsuze
Fri Feb 14, 2020 5:24 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: scoop on poop - fecal transplants in horses
Replies: 4
Views: 4179

Re: scoop on poop - fecal transplants in horses

A (human) friend of ours had a fecal transplant last year. He's a 2x liver transplant recipient who also has Crohn's dz. Not sure what the fecal procedure was for, but likely related to his CD. In his case he was tubed through his doot 8-) You can imagine the jokes and quips about that one! Awesome ...
by texsuze
Thu Feb 13, 2020 5:33 pm
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Topic: Costa Rica: anyone been there?
Replies: 12
Views: 8162

Re: Costa Rica: anyone been there?

In my case, I'd be part of a travel group, so not a true solo traveler, like many do. I just wanted to do a trip sans DH ;)

Hayburner, what's on your wish list for travel destinations?
by texsuze
Tue Feb 11, 2020 5:19 pm
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Topic: Costa Rica: anyone been there?
Replies: 12
Views: 8162

Costa Rica: anyone been there?

Thinking about taking a short solo trip somewhere, hopefully this year. Costa Rica is on the radar, as Nat Geo has some solo traveler discounts to limited locations. Cruising in one of their 'smaller' ships along the coast and taking in the national parks, along with hiking and kayaking. Has anyone ...
by texsuze
Fri Feb 07, 2020 5:20 pm
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Topic: Moving into town, redux... i may need some hand-holdng
Replies: 48
Views: 25530

Re: Moving into town, redux... i may need some hand-holdng

Yowza! You're going from spectacular to awesome with this relo! Love the wood floors in your "former" home--are they reclaimed wood? That's what we used throughout ours. New home is quite big enough:) and doesn't even look like it is "in town"! Better that DH's condition has been...
by texsuze
Wed Feb 05, 2020 8:39 pm
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Topic: Tile shower shelves vs. shower baskets
Replies: 18
Views: 12262

Re: Tile shower shelves vs. shower baskets

We have tile shelves in all showers. They're stud depth, which is really a bit narrow, but for me adequate. DH uses 7-8 bottles of "product" (WTH!) so has to put some on the ledge of the acrylic block window at the top of the shower ;) Ours were not angled downward to drain water, but if y...
by texsuze
Wed Feb 05, 2020 8:31 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Half Chap Suggestions
Replies: 4
Views: 4287

Re: Half Chap Suggestions

I've always liked the Ariat half chaps; smooth leather exterior, concealed side zipper. They're easy to get on and off, lasted a long time (at least previous pairs) and although they're not super fancy, they have a clean appearance.
by texsuze
Thu Jan 30, 2020 4:34 pm
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Topic: a "what would you do" scenario about cats
Replies: 15
Views: 9656

Re: a "what would you do" scenario about cats

If you're concerned about getting another kitty from the breeder, why not adopt a homeless cat from a shelter and avoid any possible tension? Sure, they're not likely to have papered kitties available (although the shelter where I once volunteered had numerous papered animals for adoption throughout...
by texsuze
Thu Jan 30, 2020 4:29 pm
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Topic: Wildflower Mixes
Replies: 7
Views: 5801

Re: Wildflower Mixes

Wildseed Farms is in Fredericksburg http://www.wildseedfarms.com not far from me, just a couple hours from College Station. Texas is such a large state that we have about 7 (or is it 9?!) different plant/topography zones. Another excellent source of native Texas plant seeds for wildflowers and grass...
by texsuze
Mon Dec 23, 2019 4:46 pm
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Topic: Moving into town, redux... i may need some hand-holdng
Replies: 48
Views: 25530

Re: Moving into town, redux... i may need some hand-holdng

:) :) Love the "home truth session"! Are you sure we aren't married to twins?
by texsuze
Mon Dec 23, 2019 2:27 am
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Topic: Moving into town, redux... i may need some hand-holdng
Replies: 48
Views: 25530

Re: Moving into town, redux... i may need some hand-holdng

Well done! Another recent 'mover' here--moved my mom (after she'd been 55+ years in her home) PLUS 6 cats (!) to a house about 25 minutes from us. Her home sold after only 3 days on the market, so that was also a big load off our minds. Just lots to think about and keep in order, so stay sane and or...
by texsuze
Mon Dec 16, 2019 7:13 pm
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Topic: Anyone purchase a horse long distance without a visit?
Replies: 32
Views: 17710

Re: Anyone purchase a horse long distance without a visit?

Craigslist often gets a bad rap, and there certainly can be a lot of cruddy-looking stuff there, but wouldn't hurt to check CL in your area. You could at least see a horse in person, within driving distance.
by texsuze
Sat Dec 14, 2019 9:51 pm
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Topic: Anyone purchase a horse long distance without a visit?
Replies: 32
Views: 17710

Re: Anyone purchase a horse long distance without a visit?

My brother and SIL are in Aledo, right on the doorstep of Weatherford. However, neither knows the first thing about horses. They have met my horse, and they can identify a horse vs a cow in the pasture, but that's about all :) At best they might be able to go to the barn for a visit and get a genera...
by texsuze
Fri Dec 13, 2019 10:09 pm
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Topic: Peloton
Replies: 14
Views: 9814

Re: Peloton

We have one friend doing the peloton thing, but he's twice an organ transplant recipient and can't always participate in the outdoor cycling stuff he wants, due to a variety of other health concerns. DH has morphed from a casual triathlon fitness program (swimming, cycling, running) to a near-total ...
by texsuze
Thu Dec 12, 2019 10:00 pm
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Topic: Venting: About my neighbor
Replies: 24
Views: 14960

Re: Venting: About my neighbor

Not to hijack this thread, since "dookie" neighbor issues are intensely frustrating, as we're currently experiencing, but, Quelah, when we bought this property, the plant diversity was actually the initial attraction. Shortly afterwards, a birder guru friend commented on the habitat struct...
by texsuze
Wed Dec 11, 2019 3:58 am
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Topic: Venting: About my neighbor
Replies: 24
Views: 14960

Re: Venting: About my neighbor

"Tex, what's so special about a piece of property you'd buy that was totally landlocked?" Excellent habitat for an endangered bird species (actually down-listed last year) with many documented breeding pairs on our place, great amount of plant diversity for this part of our county (which w...
by texsuze
Mon Dec 09, 2019 7:20 pm
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Topic: Venting: About my neighbor
Replies: 24
Views: 14960

Re: Venting: About my neighbor

Seconding what Amado asks. Pipe fence or some type of heavy duty fencing, if the driveway is entirely owned by you. Is the survey you had to undertake recent enough to suffice for a fence builder to use? We, too, have butt-lick neighbors adjacent to us (see my "barking dog" thread) so I to...
by texsuze
Sun Nov 24, 2019 6:47 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Nutrena feed--ingredient list now changed
Replies: 5
Views: 4662

Re: Nutrena feed--ingredient list now changed

Well, I got a l-o-o-o-o-n-g response/explanation from one of the Nutrena folks to explain the feed tag ingredient change on the SafeChoice Special Care; too long to post here, I think. You can PM me and I'll forward the post, unless you'd like me to go ahead and put it here in all its glory ;)
by texsuze
Wed Nov 20, 2019 5:55 pm
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Topic: 2019 holiday/Christmas/whatever you celebrate card exchange
Replies: 7
Views: 6090

Re: 2019 holiday/Christmas/whatever you celebrate card exchange

Count me in again! My info on its way. Thanks for coordinating this once again :D
by texsuze
Tue Nov 19, 2019 4:47 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Nutrena feed--ingredient list now changed
Replies: 5
Views: 4662

Re: Nutrena feed--ingredient list now changed

Per phone conversation with a Nutrena rep, I asked if the change in feed tag ingredients is permanent, or a seasonal change. Rep said it's a seasonal change in the ingredients description, and that feed tags will change back to listing specific ingredients in the spring. (But why?...) When I asked i...
by texsuze
Mon Nov 18, 2019 6:23 pm
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Topic: A Sudden Goodbye
Replies: 23
Views: 13772

Re: A Sudden Goodbye

So very sad that your oldster is gone. He looked remarkably like my old guy does, especially his blaze. I recently marked our 22nd anniversary together so I know what's behind all those years of equine partnership. Adding one more personal story, I took on an elder gelding companion for my oldster a...
by texsuze
Mon Nov 18, 2019 5:52 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Nutrena feed--ingredient list now changed
Replies: 5
Views: 4662

Nutrena feed--ingredient list now changed

My oldster has been doing fine for the past year on Nutrena's Safechoice Special Care. But I just noticed that at some point within the last 3 months, Nutrena decided to change to an 'obscure' ingredient list instead of identifying specific ingredients. Feed tag now lists "processed grain by-pr...
by texsuze
Mon Oct 21, 2019 8:44 pm
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Topic: Neighbor dogs barking incessantly--a very long rant
Replies: 21
Views: 13839

Re: Neighbor dogs barking incessantly--a very long rant

The goat dogs are ramping up again....I knew it was too good to be true :( Not constantly, like the previous 13 months had been, but I hear an increase in activity, especially at night. Last week, one of their bark-a-thons went from 10:45pm to 11:30pm. Without. Stopping. We could hear through our up...
by texsuze
Mon Oct 21, 2019 3:48 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Ariel and the farrier, part 2
Replies: 10
Views: 8326

Re: Ariel and the farrier, part 2

When we are having a spell of wet weather (I've nearly forgotten what that feels like....), I spritz Listerine on my oldster's soles daily when picking feet. A farrier made that suggestion to me years ago. Seems to help. Also, my farrier started using the copper-coated nails about a year ago and fee...
by texsuze
Mon Oct 21, 2019 3:38 am
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Topic: Why I do this DDBB
Replies: 41
Views: 24877

Re: Why I do this DDBB

Thanks, Chance, for managing this forum. Glad there is a civilized place that we can get input, feedback, recommendations, support for all things horse and barn, especially when those horse health problems arise! Not to mention a good place to vent stuff (within reason) :)
by texsuze
Thu Oct 03, 2019 3:36 pm
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Topic: Neighbor dogs barking incessantly--a very long rant
Replies: 21
Views: 13839

Re: Neighbor dogs barking incessantly--a very long rant

The Silence of the Dogs continues..... The goat people quite possibly heard my hilltop rant (mentioned in earlier post), as the dogs seem to have greatly reduced their bark-a-thon sessions. Wonderful!! Also, absolutely NO barn boom box since I vented from our hill! It's been a huge improvement, go f...
by texsuze
Thu Oct 03, 2019 3:30 pm
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Topic: How to safely wrap hind leg and avoid getting kicked
Replies: 16
Views: 11089

Re: How to safely wrap hind leg and avoid getting kicked

Josette, it's quite possible you suffered a mild concussion, so consider having someone at the barn (or around) when you do the wraps. Yes, it's a pain but let someone know the situation so you can have some backup monitoring. Also, important to keep a check on how you are feeling over the next day ...
by texsuze
Wed Sep 25, 2019 3:34 pm
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Topic: That "girl" is a 60 year old woman!
Replies: 23
Views: 14018

Re: That "girl" is a 60 year old woman!

I like hearing all the perspectives on this type of situation. In our 'neck of the woods', one gets so used to hearing the local colloquialisms that it doesn't always stand out as unusual or disrespectful. For instance, a man might say, "that ol' boy ran like heck from that bull....". 'Ol ...
by texsuze
Sat Sep 21, 2019 9:42 pm
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Topic: Houston folks, how are you?
Replies: 3
Views: 3191

Re: Houston folks, how are you?

Mom lives in Pasadena and according to her report, got 12" of rain. Not sure over how many days ;) . Her house must be covered by an invisible umbrella--she was high and dry during Harvey, too. Hoping to avoid any more tropical systems in her vicinity until after she is securely relocated out t...
by texsuze
Wed Sep 18, 2019 9:43 pm
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Topic: Neighbor dogs barking incessantly--a very long rant
Replies: 21
Views: 13839

Re: Neighbor dogs barking incessantly--a very long rant

Yes, Piedmont, there's no point in having a LGD who doesn't know their job unless one wants a pure pet. We are on 173 acres, our house being exactly in the center, and are the largest acreage on our dead-end road. Yet the distances between houses seem so close due to property lines and hilly terrain...
by texsuze
Mon Sep 16, 2019 8:29 pm
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Topic: Neighbor dogs barking incessantly--a very long rant
Replies: 21
Views: 13839

Re: Neighbor dogs barking incessantly--a very long rant

Thanks for the stories; it's no surprise to me that so many of ya'll have had these horrible experiences with dingdongs. I'll check but I seriously doubt there are noise ordinances in our county. We're in rural central Texas, with a STRONG agrarian cultural overlay and history in a state which tends...

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