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Spring is springing!
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:D Who else here in the northern hemisphere can feel Spring coming around the bend? Today, my husband and I were working on the farm and actually got sunburned and had to shed down to t-shirts (a huge improvement from last week's two shirts, one sweater, one jacket, and a raincoat wardrobe!) The horse...
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Facebook Generation
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Does anyone here NOT have Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or some other social media account? I have been browsing different social media outlets all day and I am always surprised to hear someone doesn't use Facebook or Twitter. What is your favourite social media tool, and why? Personally, I lov...
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Ian Millar
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Completely by accident I stumbled across the Ian Millar page on Wikipedia. It talked quite a bot about his career riding, but failed to mention at all what a great ambassador he had been to the sport. A check on the net failed to find more useable sources that would allow me to try and add to the page. I have...
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Erik
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Does anyone here have osteoporosis?
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I was just diagnosed with it. I'm going to a specialist this coming week, but I am wondering, in practical terms, What does it mean in terms of lifestyle? Thanks!
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Barbara F
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What are your tips for dealing with anxiety?
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Not necessarily horse-related anxiety, but a rush of nervousness in specific life situations?
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Barbara F
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Championships
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Hi everyone I really dont like to brag but this is gonna be a bragging post So, my 5 year old off the track thoroughbred who i have olny had for 1 year is an eventer.. we evented this seaon at entry and qualified for champs at grandview with 2 first place ribbons... look it up really nice farm, and had NO thou...
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Declaration on Animals and Consciousness
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This is just the beginning. I really believe we have no idea of the depth of emotion and thought that animals have... The Cambridge Declaration on Consciousness* On this day of July 7, 2012, a prominent international group of cognitive neuroscientists, neuropharmacologists, neurophysi...
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Barbara F
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Lessons from Loss
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I've been thinking a lot about loss lately. My mother died 27 years ago today at the age of 46. It was unbelievably difficult to get over the loss, but I did go forward and I have a wonderful, happy life with my family, friends, and, of course, my horse. I guess what I've been thinking about most is how loss m...
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Barbara F
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You could Save an Innocent Dog's Life:Petition
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http://www.change.org/petitions/bc-provincial-court-rule-against-euthanizing-innocent-alaskan-malamute-shadow-madsen-kelowna-bc#
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Marlene
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Any ideas for how to get rid of moths from INSIDE my house? :(
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Ever since I had a party a few weeks ago, I have had moths flying around my house! I have never had this before! I wonder if someone brought them in somehow? Anyway every night at 9 p.m. new moths appear. Any ideas on how to get rid of them without spraying my house? Thanks!
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Barbara F
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Memorial Day Blog Hop to win free books
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There are 45 authors from Musa Publishing participating in a blog hop this Memorial Day weekend and each of us will have a contest to give away a free ebook - formats for all ereaders available or a PDF file to read on a computer. Many authors means there are many genres available to be won - romance, scie...
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WARNING to anyone hauling in Canada
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I recently had a HORRENDOUS hauling experience and as I was going through this trauma found out I am not alone and other's have been put through this same ordeal many many times in the past. I purchased a pony stallion out of FL and made arraignments to have him hauled to me months ahead of time with Croft...
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Jillian Rose
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Christmas Time is here again
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Which means it time to get pictures for Christmas cards. Today was supposed to be the only day this week that didn't rain, unfortunately the sun didn't really come out either. Here are a couple of my favorites, not sure which one I'll use yet. On another creative front, we're decorating our tree wit...
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Should "Emotional Support" Animals be Covered under the Fair Housing Act?
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What do you think? I think they should be covered if there could be a way to create reasonable guidelines that would work across the board. I've taken this description from the article below: “an emotional support animal is an animal that might provide necessary emotional support or comfort for an i...
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Barbara F
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Downton Abbey
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Barbara F
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Would you Like to do a Book Review for Barnmice?
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If so, please let me know by leaving a comment below. The book is called BLUE APPALOOSA.
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Barnmice Admin
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A to Z Horse Breeds Game
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Lets start a new game everybody Pretty simple, name horse breeds in alphabetical order. I'll start with.. Azteca
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The person below me... (a game!)
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I love forum games! They're a great wait to get to know other posters and to have fun. So, I present to you 'The Person Below Me'. Here's how it works: The first person posts something like 'The person below me (or tpbm) loves horses.' The next person answers true or false, then poses another question. So...
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Whitney Houston has died - What sad news
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I just read that music superstar Whitney Houston is dead. She was 48-years old."Houston was pronounced dead at 3:55 p.m. at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California where she was a guest, Beverly Hills Police lieutenant Mark Rosen confirmed in a briefing. Attempts to resuscita...
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Barbara F
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So this is nice...
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I'm at a lovely party for the enitre evening, chatting very politely with everyone. In the hallway waiting for the elevator I looked in the mirror only to see three giant green things stuck in my teeth! I guess everyone was too polite to say anyhting, but I looked like a hillbilly the whole night!! My que...
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Watched any good movies lately?
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I just watched The Help and African Cats (I think it was in theatres for Earth Day), I thought both were really good. What have you guys watched lately that was really good? PS. Can't wait for War Horse!
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Nikki S
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Please Vote for Katherine!
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Hi Everyone, My daughter Katheirne entered a contest for CBC and McCains Pizza and she is in the top 10 from thousands of entries. In order to win, she needs VOTES! Please go t: www.cbc.ca/15seconds to vote for Katherine Fogler You need top have a Canadian address. You can vote every day and I know we ca...
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Happy Thanksgiving
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Happy Thanksgiving to our American friends, enjoy your day with family and friends
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One of my Rats is the Star of This Week's Photo Caption Contest!
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Now the whole world can see how adorable my little ratties are!!! http://www.barnmice.com/forum/topics...ek-november-14
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Barbara F
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Ughh, Can you believe this despicable monster is sitting on the family court bench??!!!!!
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WARNING: VERY UPSETTING!!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wl9y3SIPt7o 2004: Aransas County Court-At-Law Judge William Adams took a belt to his own teenage daughter as punishment for using the internet to acquire music and games that were unavailable for legal purchase at the time. She h...
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Barbara F
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The Best joke I've Heard in Ages!!
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How to be Gracious > Jennifer's wedding day was fast approaching. Nothing could dampen her > excitement - not even her parent's nasty divorce. > > Her mother had found the PERFECT dress to wear, and would be the > best-dressed mother-of-the-bride ever! A week later, Jennifer wa...
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Steve Jobs has Passed Away.
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This commencement address at Stanford University is one of the finest I've ever read. Steve Jobs' Commencement Address to Stanford University -- Edited by Barbara F on Wednesday 5th of October 2011 09:23:45 PM -- Edited by Barbara F on Wednesday 5th of October 2011 09:24:46 PM
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New television series ... is this horse exploitation for profit?
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W. Brett Wilson, Canadian Entrepeneur and multi-millionaire, stated that on his upcoming "Risky Business" television show “We’ve got a guy who’s been a standard bred horse trainer and he is a hustler. This guy knows how to buy horses, run them and then flip them. So we’ll probably buy a ra...
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If you could magically get rid of the fat and calories from one food, which would it be? :)
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I would choose baked mac and cheese with a crispy topping and really sharp cheddar! Yum, Yum! If allowed a dessert too, I would choose hot, freshly baked fruit pie with a side of Hagen Daz vanilla/chocolate chip ice cream. How decadent!!
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Barbara F
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Disturbed Newbie
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Hi there from Saskatchewan! I am new to this site and think it is great. I am, however, GREATLY disturbed by the video link of the donkey being killed. Hey, I am a very open minded person and I did read the warnings about the graphic nature of the video..blah blah blah...but honestly, I was mortified...
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