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It's done! I'm divorced! Apparently I still wasn't really prepared, the judge said my evidence/case was still really lacking but she was much nicer and helped me through it a bit more, and in the end ruled in my favor. I am so looking forward to moving on with my life, this has been a long time comi...

My dad will be going with me, my mom went last time but has to work tomorrow.
I've written out the paragraph several times, and read it out loud quite a few times also. I really hope I won't need to say much more.

My husband and I have been separated for 3 years now, and we're still not divorced. Without going into a lot of detail, getting a divorce has fallen completely on me. If I want it done, I'm going to have to do it. Its not contested, he's just worthless. I cant afford an attorney and since the case i...

I received my kringle gift today, and I am completely overwhelmed. I didn't see a user handle, so thank you Sarah! My gift contained a couple movies I've been wanting, fuzzy socks (one can never have enough), chocolate, treats for the kids (errr...dogs.) which they will love, and an absolutely stunn...

I think I've received my gift. I came home late last night to a note from my sweet, elderly neighbor that she has my UPS package. Of course the lights were all out and I didn't want to wake her if she was already in bed last night, and she didn't appear to be up yet when I left for work this morning...

Valerie, your photo, those skeins look wonderful! This is why I want to learn to spin or at least raise my own fiber.

I love the sheep photos! I would love one day, when I'm finally living in the country to have a few angora (not just one) and a couple sheep for fiber.

Chancellor wrote:
No offense meant PhoenixRising.

I took no offense. I really meant to agree with you... I've seen it too. But to add that I definitely don't fall into that category!

I guess I fall into that "millenial" category, being 25. But I must be an outlier to what I'm reading. I work three jobs, I'm self sufficient, show up on time, keep my promises and commitments, and if I could afford it would be back in school giving it my all. However, I've seen what you'r...

My Kringle's gift was put in the mail today! Estimated delivery Friday!

I'm super excited. I believe I've found someone about an hour from me who will teach me. She raises sheep and processes their wool. She's going to meet me at one of the local spinning/weaving meetings Jan 16th and bring me fiber and a wheel to learn with. I'll definitely keep this thread open, I'm s...

I finally received a response from my local weavers guild, I'd been trying to reach them for weeks. They are looking into seeing if there is anyone local who could/would help me out. BUT I'm still looking for options if that falls through!

I've never spun angora either but would love to try. Sigh - sending fleece across the border might be a challenge. I'm in southern Ontario (Hamilton). Nice to see we have some spinners on the board! Would it really be all that difficult to mail it across borders? I've never shipped outside of the U...

Chancellor wrote:Both Valerie and I spin yarn. I've never spun angora though. Where are you located?

I'm in the US, Missouri.

I just got an angora, but I haven't been able to find someone local to teach me how to spin yet. I'm hoping maybe I can find someone who would be willing to take my raw fiber ( I would be purchasing a wool to mix it with) and spin yarn for me. I'm curious if any of you who spin yarn would be interes...

I sent the elf an email but have not received a reply?

To my knowledge, nothing associated with this muscle. It started having some problems maybe a year and a half to two years ago. I went and saw a chiropractor (probably should go again) and the funny feeling in my arm got better. It has since returned, and the muscle has continued to stay tight. Some...

I have been having a lot of issues with my right arm and neck getting tense and painful, especially during and after riding. Sometimes for a couple days after riding my arm feels strange, I cant quite describe it. Having a high deductible health care plan, seeing a Dr. is not currently an option. If...

I just have to share with people who understand. I rode in a double for the first time this weekend and nailed it! The horse is obviously used to the double, I am the one who isn't. I now have permission to use the double any time I want when I'm riding him (which will be frequent, he's very in your...

We leave for US dressage nationals in Kentucky Tuesday morning! I'm so excited I can barely contain myself! Gah!!

I have four total. Two EE's, a barred rock, and a buff orpington. My Orpington is the friendliest of the four, always meeting me at the coop door and standing still while I pet her. I love them all, and I've found that like dogs and all other creatures,they have different personalities. You might bu...

I don't do scary movies. At all. Not really a story, but many times I have woken up in the middle of the night convinced there was someone in my room... Or snakes in my bed, or giant spiders on the walls... I believe it to be linked to a sleep disorder, but have never really talked to a doctor abou...

I don't do scary movies. At all. Not really a story, but many times I have woken up in the middle of the night convinced there was someone in my room... Or snakes in my bed, or giant spiders on the walls... I believe it to be linked to a sleep disorder, but have never really talked to a doctor about...

It's been a year yesterday since Phoenix was officially mine! I'm so grateful for how much she unknowingly changed my life. I've met some wonderful people and really gotten back to the core of who I am and what makes me happy. My life looks a lot different with her in it, and I love every second.

The issue was trying to find an easily found option. I was hoping to stick with something on Amazon for my Christmas list, so that my list is all in one place. If I don't get it for Christmas though and ended up buying it myself, I may go with one of the Smart Pak options.

I am actually legitimately torn between Phoenix Rising and Fawkes. I LOVE Fawkes and am also drawn to that name.

Well, Maybe Phoenix Rising is the answer LOL. But the registry also wants a backup name in case that is taken. I don't see that being the case, but I'd love other options if any come to mind!

orono wrote:Phoenix Rising?

that is another I'd considered

None that I'm aware of. She's a Friesian/TB, being registered with Friesian Heritage Horse

I think I have finally talked the Stallion owner (the sire of my filly) into helping me get Phoenix registered. Its a long story. SO I need to come up with a registered name, not just a barn name. I'm open for suggestions, but would like for the name to include "Phoenix" or at least point ...

HDM is fine. I don't particularly like it and the leather quality is exactly where you'd expect it, but for a cheap bridle it's fine. I know opinions differ on this, but i have always had good luck with the Heritage/FSS (I *think* Heritage is the same as FSS - they look awfully similar. I have had ...

Does anyone have this bridle? Do you like it? This would likely be a 'starter' bridle while Phoenix is in training (still a ways out) but I'm looking to put some things on my 'Christmas list' that I'll be needing for her. Not looking to spend too much on her first bridle. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0...

I LOVE all these yarns! I am getting more and more excited to get my yarn in the mail and start my angora/merino afghan! I'm trying to bargain my way into buying my own angora, if that happens I hope to learn to spin sooner than later. I cant keep a sheep at my house but surely I could buy the fiber...

Thank you! I do have a hard time putting it down after I've started. I get very focused when I draw, and find it easier if I have a couple hours at a time to work on it. I do think it would be good for me to do again, it helps me get out of my head. Not much else crosses my mind once I get into a pr...

Fatcat wrote:
PhoenixRising wrote:I have been crocheting a lot lately, I'm working on trying to crochet in the round, which I find surprisingly difficult. I'm attempting to make my first beanie hat, before I've only made afghans.

I'll PM you some good patterns for beanie hats

That would be great! Thank you!

Last one, it wouldn't let me put them all in one post

I was an art minor in college (talked about that in my "about me" post). I haven't done many projects in awhile. I got very discouraged when in the separation and divorce I lost every piece of art I had made and still had in my possession at the time. Something like that would be very har...

I don't have time for all of the activities I enjoy on a regular basis. However there are a lot of things I really enjoy doing. I try to go camping at least once a year, it does me good to get away and spend some time in nature. I prefer to go alone, but sometimes will take a friend. I tried kayakin...

I'm actually familiar with the blocker tie rings. I'm not sure why it didn't occur to me to try that, mental block I guess. I'll get a hold of a couple and give it a try.

How do you all teach your young ones to cross tie? Phoenix knows how to tie, but gets a little panicky if I try to cross tie her. She dances around and gets more and more upset until I give up. The barn has some sensitive horses in it, and I'm afraid to get them riled up if she acts any sillier in t...

I was really looking forward to the Kringle exchange this year and was hoping it wouldn't go away... I'm in!!

I was Bubbles201 on UDBB... Hated that name so here I am with a new one. I figured it was as good of a time as any to change it. I work for a medical malpractice insurance company by day, and on the weekends I work at the barn I keep my horse at. I completely lucked out getting to keep her at that b...

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