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- Fri Oct 07, 2022 4:18 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: A true barn baby
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4077
Re: A true barn baby
Is this the same tyke who just yesterday fit wonderfully into a lobster pot? . He'll need a pony real soon!
- Thu Aug 11, 2022 4:24 pm
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- Topic: Cardiac ablation
- Replies: 30
- Views: 6540
Re: Cardiac ablation
Whew, I can breathe again . R&R time!
- Mon Aug 08, 2022 8:53 pm
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- Topic: Cardiac ablation
- Replies: 30
- Views: 6540
Re: Cardiac ablation
Jingles and positive thoughts for everyone in your circle. My BIL had an ablation and it seemed to work for him. Stay positive and calm and when you feel ready, please check in here again so we can hear how much better you feel!
- Sat Jul 23, 2022 9:26 pm
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- Topic: RIP Pro A Resolute
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4232
Re: RIP Pro A Resolute
{{{Hugs}}} to you during this very sad time.
- Mon Jul 18, 2022 5:27 pm
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- Topic: So I did a thing yesterday
- Replies: 53
- Views: 15861
Re: So I did a thing yesterday
Khall, so glad you are deciding to keep this boy for a while! He'll enjoy a beach boy vacation! RE: heartworm, I guess things have changed in the 11 years since we've had a dog. Didn't know about the 2x testing for dogs with unknown treatment history. Our Bentley, adopted last Dec. at age 2 (best gu...
- Wed Jul 13, 2022 8:30 pm
- Forum: For Sale!
- Topic: SOLD!--Conestoga C-25 manure spreader
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2660
Re: SOLD!--Conestoga C-25 manure spreader
Took my truck in this a.m. for routine oil change and some other minor stuff. Major oil pan issues discovered. The $$ I got for the manure spreader will cover all but about $300 of the truck repairs...... Lucky me! I guess.
- Tue Jul 12, 2022 5:52 pm
- Forum: For Sale!
- Topic: SOLD!--Conestoga C-25 manure spreader
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2660
Re: New Price:Conestoga C-25 manure spreader--SOLD!
Waved goodbye to my spreader this a.m. The buyer drove 4 hours to come pick it up . I dropped the price once more since gas prices are so high. Plus, he's an Aggie (went to Texas A&M) like me!
- Fri Jul 08, 2022 5:06 pm
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- Topic: Roe V Wade RIP:(
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4299
Re: Roe V Wade RIP:(
Trump's ego is too big for him to back away, even if not vying for POTUS. He's getting his jollies by fueling the fires. Perhaps a more scary prospect than RDS would be Ted "Fled" Cruz. He's a real creepster.
- Tue Jul 05, 2022 9:44 pm
- Forum: For Sale!
- Topic: SOLD!--Conestoga C-25 manure spreader
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2660
Re: Conestoga C-25 manure spreader--New Price
Just dropped the price a bit on my spreader. I'll consider reasonable offers....
- Fri Jun 10, 2022 4:33 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: beet pulp alternative/picky eater
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4474
Re: beet pulp alternative/picky eater
Try soaked hay pellets first, without any supplement, to see if they'd be palatable. I wouldn't rule out beet pulp products with molasses, if you're only using the foodstuff to deliver supplements, since the molasses content overall is not going to be a huge component of the daily diet. Also, what a...
- Fri Jun 10, 2022 4:29 pm
- Forum: For Sale!
- Topic: SOLD!--Conestoga C-25 manure spreader
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2660
Re: Conestoga C-25 manure spreader
Yes, my ad is running in our local weekly paper (every Wednesday;) ) for 3 editions, plus a freebie horse mag, plus CL, plus another rural weekly paper. Hoping someone is interested since it is a great machine and I don't want it to go to waste.
- Sat Jun 04, 2022 6:59 pm
- Forum: For Sale!
- Topic: SOLD!--Conestoga C-25 manure spreader
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2660
SOLD!--Conestoga C-25 manure spreader
Not sure where this should be posted, but I'm selling my manure spreader. Since my beloved oldster has gone to the Rainbow Bridge, and there are no horses in the immediate future for me, I can't see keeping it. This spreader is just over 1 year old and has many hours of good use still available to s...
- Sat May 14, 2022 7:15 pm
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- Topic: Total Lunar Eclipse this weekend
- Replies: 1
- Views: 822
Total Lunar Eclipse this weekend
Should be able to be seen in some form by most of the U.S. If link doesn't work, go to earthsky.org. Also, I watched the ISS pass overhead last night when I did nite check at the barn. Very cool! https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/total-lunar-eclipse-may16-2022/?utm_source=EarthSky+News&u...
- Sat May 14, 2022 7:13 pm
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- Topic: Neighbor's dog killed my beloved cat. An update.
- Replies: 33
- Views: 5981
Re: Neighbor's dog killed my beloved cat. An update.
What a relief and a good update. Catio will be wonderful, too! Lots of cool designs out there. Not much consolation, but at least you appear to have some type of recourse for this horrible transgression. Out in the county where I live, seems the morons and cretins get away with every possible infrac...
- Mon May 09, 2022 4:04 pm
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- Topic: NINE DAYS
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3313
Re: NINE DAYS
She's sleeping in...
- Wed May 04, 2022 5:37 pm
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- Topic: Roe V Wade RIP:(
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4299
Re: Roe V Wade RIP:(
I'd like to quote part of a Letter to the Editor, published back in February, in a nearby city's newspaper. The words are from a Richard C., the thoughts echo my own: " No woman should be forced to carry a pregnancy to term. There is nothing worse than forcing an unloved, unwanted child into th...
- Sun Apr 24, 2022 9:07 pm
- Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
- Topic: Oldster on a hunger strike---farewell to 'K'
- Replies: 47
- Views: 15716
Re: Oldster on a hunger strike---farewell to 'K'
Thanks, KM, for your thoughts. It often seems to be kidneys as either the basis or the final factor for many situations. Last week we said goodbye to our 17 y.o. kitty, Sebastian. His situation was very similar to your Mom's pup. Unfortunately, due to miscommunication by the vet's staff we ended up ...
- Tue Apr 19, 2022 3:39 pm
- Forum: For Sale!
- Topic: Oster Golden A5 Clippers
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2906
Oster Golden A5 Clippers
Oster Golden A5 Clippers--single speed, power cord, 120v/45 watts, made in USA, instruction manual copyright 2002. Comes with: size 15 Cryogen-X blade, size 10 Wide Elite Cryogen-X blade, carbon brush and brush spring assemblies, two tubes of oil These clippers are somewhere around 20 years old. Use...
- Fri Apr 15, 2022 7:18 pm
- Forum: Freecycle Forum
- Topic: Fly masks--TAKEN
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3117
Fly masks--TAKEN
All fly masks have been donated :) I have seven (7) used flymasks, all Horse size, all with velcro closures, all recently put through the washing machine (although some still have some hairs stuck on). They're in serviceable condition in the configurations listed below. You'll need to take all 7 fly...
- Sun Apr 03, 2022 5:35 pm
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- Topic: Jingles for my sick dog please- Edit- new friend March 2022
- Replies: 57
- Views: 14064
Re: Jingles for my sick dog please- Edit- new friend March 2022
So glad you found a wonderful family member. IMHO, they never completely take the place of those who went before them, yet we are often able to build on those experiences and memories to create a new place to receive them in our hearts and souls.
- Sun Apr 03, 2022 5:29 pm
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- Topic: Neighbor's dog killed my beloved cat. An update.
- Replies: 33
- Views: 5981
Re: Neighbor's dog killed my beloved cat.
So very, very sorry for this tragic loss :(. I hope there is some form of restitution that can be had. My guess is that these dogs, likely, couldn't even be trusted around people (neighbors), depending upon the circumstances. Seems like in too many locations, laws/ordinances end up protecting the pe...
- Fri Apr 01, 2022 8:12 pm
- Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
- Topic: Oldster on a hunger strike---farewell to 'K'
- Replies: 47
- Views: 15716
Re: Oldster on a hunger strike---farewell to 'K'
Thanks for all your condolences and kind words. It's a slow roller coaster of emotions that the rest of life keeps interrupting. I try to start chipping away at cleaning, storing, prepping supplies, tack, equipment, etc. to be donated and/or sold, and realize it is too soon. Yesterday I bought a you...
- Tue Mar 29, 2022 4:38 pm
- Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
- Topic: Oldster on a hunger strike---farewell to 'K'
- Replies: 47
- Views: 15716
Re: Oldster on a hunger strike---farewell to 'K'
Thanks for asking, M. I just finished typing a lengthy response but it somehow vanished. My equine partner of 24 years is gone. 'K' was coming 31 and had been in retirement with a bit of arthritic lameness for several years here on our ranch. I'm floundering right now, trying to function in a swirl....
- Sun Mar 27, 2022 9:31 pm
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- Topic: I just got a horse trailer, tips?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 6104
Re: I just got a horse trailer, tips?
Demi, you have a PM.
- Mon Feb 28, 2022 10:07 pm
- Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
- Topic: Oldster on a hunger strike---farewell to 'K'
- Replies: 47
- Views: 15716
Re: Oldster on a hunger strike
Yes, Chisamba, quality of life goes beyond just finding something he'll eat. This is the proverbial 'elephant in the room' for me right now. He is already compromised (teeth, vision and hearing, and soundness) and although he shows spunk in the morning, his overall way of being is not really the sam...
- Mon Feb 28, 2022 6:21 pm
- Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
- Topic: Oldster on a hunger strike---farewell to 'K'
- Replies: 47
- Views: 15716
Re: Oldster on a hunger strike
Thanks, I might make another attempt at some rehydrated alf cubes. Didn't seem to sit well with my old guy; seems he prefers (at least right now) crunchy, but his preferences are a moving target. He has now consented to have his Purina Sr. feed top-dressed with Ultium (Quelah's suggestion), but hard...
- Sat Feb 26, 2022 9:27 pm
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- Topic: Sad News--Rockabilly
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6047
Re: Sad News--Rockabilly
How very sad; thank you for sharing this news. She'll see her beloved critters at the Rainbow Bridge.
- Thu Feb 24, 2022 5:30 pm
- Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
- Topic: Oldster on a hunger strike---farewell to 'K'
- Replies: 47
- Views: 15716
Re: Oldster on a hunger strike
Thanks for the alfalfa source near Bastrop and for suggestion on acupuncture, too. DH gave the B vitamins injection two days ago. Not kicking in yet. Oldster turned his nose up at the Ultium yesterday. :( Feed store didn't have the Calf Manna. No breakfast eaten this a.m. Four separate feed pans wit...
- Tue Feb 22, 2022 7:22 pm
- Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
- Topic: Oldster on a hunger strike---farewell to 'K'
- Replies: 47
- Views: 15716
Re: Oldster on a hunger strike
Thanks for all the additional input. He's still a bit depressed, not eating his Purina senior feed breakfast, just wants to go out and stand under his tree. When he comes in for p.m. feed he eats some of his breakfast, and I keep adding feed to the feed pan. I'm drizzling rice bran oil over some of ...
- Thu Feb 17, 2022 4:36 am
- Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
- Topic: Oldster on a hunger strike---farewell to 'K'
- Replies: 47
- Views: 15716
Re: Oldster on a hunger strike
Thanks for asking. Just came in from night check. He seems a bit depressed at the end of the day today, but he's attempting to eat his Purina Equine Senior meals, so long as he's not distracted in any way. I try to put about 3-4# in front of him about 4x/day, following my previous schedule. Much of ...
- Tue Feb 15, 2022 4:42 pm
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- Topic: Fun share!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3505
Re: Fun share!
Amazing! What will happen to the honeycomb? Will some of the bees remain on that hive? Bees are so cool. A couple years ago I found a hive within a massive live oak tree on our ranch. The 'entrance hole' was just a hole in the tree, about 12' up on the trunk and about 3" in diameter. Every year...
- Thu Feb 10, 2022 12:43 am
- Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
- Topic: Oldster on a hunger strike---farewell to 'K'
- Replies: 47
- Views: 15716
Re: Oldster on a hunger strike
Josette, vet did say that based on his BUN (44 mg/dL) and creat.(3.8 mg/dL) taken at the end of last month, my oldster likely has renal problems that have possibly been simmering along for a while. Before his hunger strike he was fed low starch concentrated feed (Safe Choice), plus ,two big meals of...
- Wed Feb 09, 2022 5:35 pm
- Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
- Topic: Oldster on a hunger strike---farewell to 'K'
- Replies: 47
- Views: 15716
Re: Oldster on a hunger strike
Another update. My oldster got a second Vitamin B12 injection yesterday, given by DH, so might take a couple of days to see any effect. He's "waxing and waning" with his food interest. Agitating in his stall, anxious for turnout, the last couple of mornings. Weather conditions and turnout ...
- Sat Feb 05, 2022 5:43 pm
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- Topic: So I did a thing yesterday
- Replies: 53
- Views: 15861
Re: So I did a thing yesterday
Wow, SHL, great adoption story! Love the name ! This seems to be the "Season of the Dog" for all the recent adoptions taking place. Recall training: not in my bag of tricks. Our Bentley doesn't seem to be a candidate in that department, so we'll be focusing our efforts on "stay happil...
- Thu Feb 03, 2022 5:55 pm
- Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
- Topic: Oldster on a hunger strike---farewell to 'K'
- Replies: 47
- Views: 15716
Re: Oldster on a hunger strike
Vet wasn't available for a curbside consultation :(. He is so. so. busy with large/small animal, plus all the exotics work he does. I seldom get replies to any updates or feedback I provide. I left a short run-down with the receptionist, but asked if the Vit B12 was a one-time injection or if it cou...
- Tue Feb 01, 2022 5:32 pm
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- Topic: 99 days til retirement
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6099
Re: 99 days til retirement
Hoopoe, hope you come through your cancer scenario with flying colors. Paula, yes, you'll probably be busier than you expect, but as long as it is "your choice" kind of busy, it will be grand! I was able to retire from the paid workforce quite a while back, then stepped right into the unpa...
- Tue Feb 01, 2022 5:21 pm
- Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
- Topic: Oldster on a hunger strike---farewell to 'K'
- Replies: 47
- Views: 15716
Re: Oldster on a hunger strike
Well, here's an update. Gave my oldster his Vit B12 injection 5 days ago. No change over the weekend. But in the last 2-3 days (I can't keep track anymore :shock: ) he's looking "less dull" if that makes sense, does a scritchy roll every morning in the pasture, drinking lots, and eating pr...
- Thu Jan 27, 2022 6:35 pm
- Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
- Topic: Oldster on a hunger strike---farewell to 'K'
- Replies: 47
- Views: 15716
Re: Oldster on a hunger strike
Well, things seem to be trending downward :( Vet visit on Monday with only a CBC done. No meds administered. My oldster's bloodwork was normal, except for BUN and creatinine levels which were high; apparently not yet 'crisis' high, but enough to indicate likely renal function issues. Vet feels this ...
- Sun Jan 23, 2022 9:54 pm
- Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
- Topic: Oldster on a hunger strike---farewell to 'K'
- Replies: 47
- Views: 15716
Re: Oldster on a hunger strike
Thanks for additional input. I've changed plans a bit here. Tomorrow a.m. we're making a shorter (30-min) trip into town to see his other vet (we use several). Not sure what vet will want to do, but I do plan to reschedule the appointment with his equine dentist in the near future. Right now, I'm pu...
- Thu Jan 20, 2022 4:44 pm
- Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
- Topic: Oldster on a hunger strike---farewell to 'K'
- Replies: 47
- Views: 15716
Re: Oldster on a hunger strike
Thanks immensely to all for sharing your stories--I don't feel like I'm floating out in the breeze now. Heading to TSC before sleet/ice storm this a.m. to pick up a bag of Purina Senior. Guess I'll grab some other bagged foodstuffs while I'm there to have more variety on hand. I'm out of space in th...
- Wed Jan 19, 2022 9:14 pm
- Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
- Topic: Oldster on a hunger strike---farewell to 'K'
- Replies: 47
- Views: 15716
Oldster on a hunger strike---farewell to 'K'
Almost 2 weeks ago my 30 y.o. gelding abruptly decided that his concentrated feed, plus his soaked alf/berm hay cube meals were unacceptable. Up until then I pretty much had the formula to keep his weight and nutrition good, despite his non-functioning set of molars. He refused all meals and began t...
- Wed Jan 19, 2022 8:54 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: The Betty White Challenge
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1812
Re: The Betty White Challenge
Great idea! We donate annually to our local SPCA (not sure what month) but will let you know. And, last month we adopted a yellow lab mix who (if we can train him correctly!) will be our first canine family member in 10 years. His expenses for neuter and all the full monty vet stuff have totaled $69...
- Fri Dec 31, 2021 8:01 pm
- Forum: The Menagerie
- Topic: New dog--boundary training??
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1738
New dog--boundary training??
Posting this here as spinoff to the OBS posts about new rescue pups! Bentley (coming 2 y.o. yellow lab mix) who we adopted a couple weeks ago has successfully gone through his neutering, all vaccs, etc. He is a good-natured, smart, happy young dog, who knows some commands, and LOVES being outside, t...
- Fri Dec 24, 2021 6:12 pm
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- Topic: So I did a thing yesterday
- Replies: 53
- Views: 15861
Re: So I did a thing yesterday
Not to hijack this thread, but 6 days ago we took on a dog from a foster mom whose family situation became such that she could no longer take care of the youngster. Intact male yellow lab mix, large-ish, likely <2 years old, minimal command training, lacking any leash training, somewhat boisterous, ...
- Sat Nov 20, 2021 4:34 pm
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- Topic: I guess I didn't have enough hobbies...
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3699
Re: I guess I didn't have enough hobbies...
Love fish and aquariums. Way back before we moved to the country, we had a 75 gal. freshwater 'community' aquarium in our living room. We were anal about water changes and maintenance, (thank you DH!) and being in the megalopolis we had access to large aquarium stores for fish and supplies. We had a...
- Mon Nov 08, 2021 4:26 am
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- Topic: Woe is me...
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3927
Re: Woe is me...
Ouch! It makes me squeamish to even think of water-related house damage. You will get through all of this, because you must! Pain relief for that shoulder if you can, will certainly make everything more bearable. We are all peeking underneath our refrigerators now, so you've helped make our homes sa...
- Tue Oct 26, 2021 3:34 pm
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- Topic: Another boarding barn decisions post
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2940
Re: Another boarding barn decisions post
I hate to see areas designed for outdoor use, or, that retain open space become housing developments; happened to a barn where I boarded years ago. Developers snatched it up and built bunches of houses next to the creek, taking down a large grove of mature pecan trees, including the snags where blue...
- Mon Oct 18, 2021 3:23 pm
- Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
- Topic: My last one
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5327
Re: My last one
Very nice, and chestnut to boot . Wish I'd considered ponies when looking for my last riding horse.
- Wed Oct 13, 2021 6:21 pm
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- Topic: Bobcat on my trailcam (video!)
- Replies: 242
- Views: 136237
Re: Bobcat on my trailcam (video!)
Cool video. Just watched it. Twice! Once by myself, and again with Oliver, the Babycat in my lap. He sat and watched (and pawed at) the entire video as I explained all the reasons why he and his brother Tigger are strictly indoor kitties--as all those "reasons" strolled across the screen! ...
- Mon Sep 20, 2021 9:01 pm
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- Topic: San Antonio
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1861
Re: San Antonio
Saw your recent post in the Obs Lounge where you mentioned needing to find vet, dentist, farrier, etc. when you make the move to S.A. If you'd like, I have recommendations for equine vet, equine dentist and equine ophthalmologist. Many vets around here work with farriers so that might be a way to fi...