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by valerie
Wed Jun 08, 2016 9:06 pm
Forum: Problems, Solutions Feedback
Topic: Hello from Kathy Ellen...
Replies: 8
Views: 5913

Hello from Kathy Ellen...

<t>Hello there dear Kathy Ellen, think of you often, glad to hear you are happy! Things are okay here, plugging along. Rather too<br/> <br/> much 'gray' here these days, what our local forecasters like to call "June Gloom" with all our overcast skies.<br/> <br/> BUT for the first time in 3 years, I ...
by valerie
Tue Mar 01, 2016 3:28 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Riding a horse on a public road
Replies: 25
Views: 2106

Riding a horse on a public road

<t>Ha-ha Gill, I admit to a bit of the blowing gently in the nostrils from<br/> <br/> time to time, and also don't know where I heard it. (But it was likely<br/> <br/> over 50 years ago!)<br/> <br/> Thanks Zap, he is very, very good, I have been so proud of him so <br/> <br/> many times. Like when w...
by valerie
Sat Feb 27, 2016 12:37 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Riding a horse on a public road
Replies: 25
Views: 2106

Riding a horse on a public road

<r>G#Gill;1493075 wrote: I'm really not sure if a person has more control over a horse they are leading than a person actually riding.<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> They don't. I'd far rather stay on top than be where the horse can end up knocking me down or over and stepping on me.<br/> <br/> My pos...
by valerie
Mon Feb 22, 2016 10:55 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Hi All . . . . . .
Replies: 34
Views: 4422

Hi All . . . . . .

Thomas 40 was an early one, in late August 2004.
by valerie
Fri Jan 29, 2016 11:24 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Hi All . . . . . .
Replies: 34
Views: 4422

Hi All . . . . . .

So nice to see these names.. hi Cars, hi Chonsi!
by valerie
Sun May 31, 2015 2:27 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Arkansas Parents have 17 Kids
Replies: 87
Views: 6523

Arkansas Parents have 17 Kids

<t>A "moment of poor judgement" wow Lars. He sexually abused<br/> <br/> five little girls, 3-4 of them his own sisters, it was not reported<br/> <br/> for at least a year, the family friend who took the report is now<br/> <br/> in prison for 56 years for child pornography? You can't make<br/> <br/> ...
by valerie
Wed Jan 14, 2015 1:00 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Cats are nasty ?
Replies: 6
Views: 696

Cats are nasty ?

The mom is an idiot. You don't keep letting that cat come up and jump and scratch and claw

and all you do is back up.
by valerie
Tue Jan 06, 2015 10:35 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Sciatica
Replies: 21
Views: 1406

Sciatica

<t>A couple of things have helped me, although mine has been very low level for years, the first bout<br/> <br/> I actually asked my husband to PLEASE just take me out back and shoot me.<br/> <br/> My first bout did take about 6 weeks to get over. I was really restricted in movements by the doctor <...
by valerie
Mon Dec 22, 2014 7:46 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Joe Cocker, RIP
Replies: 22
Views: 11592

Joe Cocker, RIP

My favorite:





Also, when he did SNL with Belushi.
by valerie
Mon Dec 22, 2014 11:07 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Snow Globes WARNING!!
Replies: 14
Views: 5029

Snow Globes WARNING!!

A yearly bump, as a public service! ;)
by valerie
Mon Dec 22, 2014 11:00 am
Forum: Pet Advice Support
Topic: Are you and your pet(s) (dog or cat) ready for the Christmas Tree?
Replies: 15
Views: 23789

Are you and your pet(s) (dog or cat) ready for the Christmas Tree?

<t>We're ready, but I want to add keeping chocolates out of their reach, as well, sometimes pets have<br/> <br/> been known to tear into a wrapped box of candy under the tree!! <br/> <br/> Beware also of 'snow globes' the fluid in them is very toxic. I'll maybe go bump my thread on that.<br/> <br/> ...
by valerie
Thu Sep 04, 2014 1:58 pm
Forum: People
Topic: This could really go several places
Replies: 17
Views: 16279

This could really go several places

<t>Bruv;1463583 wrote: Sorry but I think I need an explanation.<br/> <br/> These people are obviously not deaf, but they are signing along to a song.<br/> <br/> So the performance is meant for those that are deaf ?<br/> <br/> <br/> My take on it is they have already read the lyrics, and often times ...
by valerie
Thu Sep 04, 2014 1:56 pm
Forum: People
Topic: This could really go several places
Replies: 17
Views: 16279

This could really go several places

<t>LarsMac;1463582 wrote: It is not that difficult. <br/> <br/> When you copy the URL of the video, and click the "Insert Video" icon, then paste the link into the window, before clicking the "OK", just edit the link in that window so that it begins with "http://..." instead of "https://..." Then, c...
by valerie
Thu Sep 04, 2014 10:16 am
Forum: People
Topic: This could really go several places
Replies: 17
Views: 16279

This could really go several places

<t>I know, the hands off the wheel bothered me, too. He wasn't even driving with his knees like<br/> <br/> I've known some people to do.<br/> <br/> I don't know when the removing the 's' bit came up, but thanks to whomever fixed it, and I'll<br/> <br/> likely just not bother in future and just do th...
by valerie
Wed Sep 03, 2014 8:57 pm
Forum: People
Topic: This could really go several places
Replies: 17
Views: 16279

This could really go several places

But I put it in "People" because I just love this couple:



(Sorry folks, embedding not working)
by valerie
Mon Aug 11, 2014 4:07 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Robin Williams found dead
Replies: 63
Views: 4140

Robin Williams found dead

Death has been ruled a suicide. He was found earlier

today in his Tiburon, California home.

I know he was fighting substance abuse problems again,

but I'm shocked at this news.
by valerie
Wed Aug 06, 2014 10:07 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Oldsmobile Aurora starting issue
Replies: 21
Views: 73947

Oldsmobile Aurora starting issue

<t>RON0701;1461442 wrote: I am sure will be 2001 Aurora owners with similar problems I have experienced thanks<br/> <br/> <br/> Hi, not sure if this was directed at me but anyway... last post before yours was almost 4 years ago. So, no Aurora owners<br/> <br/> in that time caught onto this. I expect...
by valerie
Mon Aug 04, 2014 9:08 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Oldsmobile Aurora starting issue
Replies: 21
Views: 73947

Oldsmobile Aurora starting issue

Hey RONO, welcome to Forum Garden. Unfortunately, this thread is years old,

so your post didn't make it in time!

Stick around, there's lots more here!!!
by valerie
Sat Aug 02, 2014 10:03 am
Forum: Pets Animals
Topic: Cute puppy video
Replies: 16
Views: 28537

Cute puppy video

<r>Especially for G#Gill. This actually might be around here<br/> <br/> somewhere but I'm too lazy to search it out. Taken over<br/> <br/> 20 years ago:<br/> <br/> <YOUTUBE id="ducOm30Gk0s" list="UUzlLsH-OCHKtybw_uCqFxZg"><URL url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ducOm30Gk0s&index=77&list=UU...
by valerie
Thu Jul 31, 2014 10:34 am
Forum: Pets Animals
Topic: Can there EVER be too many cute kitten vids?
Replies: 7
Views: 12054

Can there EVER be too many cute kitten vids?

I say, no!



by valerie
Wed Jul 30, 2014 8:49 am
Forum: Pets Animals
Topic: New Addition to Oscar household
Replies: 30
Views: 34056

New Addition to Oscar household

She has SUCH a cute face!
by valerie
Mon Jul 28, 2014 2:15 pm
Forum: Pets Animals
Topic: The best horse EVER!
Replies: 6
Views: 7712

The best horse EVER!

<r>FourPart;1460888 wrote: I thought racehorses had a tendency to be feisty but, as Lars Mac said, he's really mellow - more of a pet.<br/> <br/> <br/> Ha-ha Four, have you ever heard of the racehorse California Chrome? We tease that Leland is a mini me of that horse.<br/> <br/> Lars has got it righ...
by valerie
Sun Jul 27, 2014 8:43 pm
Forum: Pets Animals
Topic: The best horse EVER!
Replies: 6
Views: 7712

The best horse EVER!

<r>My boy Leland is anyway. I did some testing with him<br/> <br/> the other day, passed with flying colors:<br/> <br/> <YOUTUBE id="0ade4cgD2UU" list="UUzlLsH-OCHKtybw_uCqFxZg"><URL url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ade4cgD2UU&list=UUzlLsH-OCHKtybw_uCqFxZg&index=2"><LINK_TEXT text="http:...
by valerie
Wed Jul 23, 2014 11:29 am
Forum: Members' News
Topic: Shingles
Replies: 24
Views: 5893

Shingles

<t>I really feel for you Lars, must be awful. My sister had it (she was years<br/> <br/> younger than I am but in poor overall health) and she complained horribly,<br/> <br/> it was for her very painful. When I heard she had it, I emailed my doctor and <br/> <br/> asked if I could have the vaccine a...
by valerie
Tue Jul 22, 2014 9:24 pm
Forum: Music
Topic: Little drummer boy
Replies: 2
Views: 2036

Little drummer boy

Don't know how this is possible!



by valerie
Fri Jul 18, 2014 9:04 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: An old bit of 'sculpture'
Replies: 13
Views: 1348

An old bit of 'sculpture'

<t>Chloe, I have only had it for a little over a year, it was an exciting find while clearing out<br/> <br/> my deceased sister's storage unit.<br/> <br/> Tude, I can see how you thought that, it almost looks like stone, and the color sort of<br/> <br/> fits, too!<br/> <br/> HT, pre WW II is what I ...
by valerie
Thu Jul 17, 2014 10:14 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: An old bit of 'sculpture'
Replies: 13
Views: 1348

An old bit of 'sculpture'

<r>For TBT: This is not an old pic, but it's a very old item, so I say it counts! Carved by my father from a bar of Ivory soap. He put the date on the back, unfortunately the last numeral broke off at some point, but since he went in the Marines at age 16, my best guess is that this is slightly pre-...
by valerie
Thu Jul 03, 2014 9:31 pm
Forum: Autos Vehicles
Topic: Never seen this beforeL
Replies: 7
Views: 11023

Never seen this beforeL

And it's neat but kind of scary, too:

1974 Volkswagon Beetle and Camper - YouTube
by valerie
Thu Jul 03, 2014 9:27 pm
Forum: Gardening Forum
Topic: Zucchini blossoms
Replies: 8
Views: 11030

Zucchini blossoms

:yh_rotfl

I took the coin out right after I took the pic and I don't

remember what it did! ;)

(Got lots of spearmint here, too!)
by valerie
Wed Jul 02, 2014 11:32 am
Forum: Gardening Forum
Topic: Zucchini blossoms
Replies: 8
Views: 11030

Zucchini blossoms

I eat them raw, too HT.

The coin is what's called a 'Quarter' i.e., 1/4 of the American dollar.
by valerie
Tue Jul 01, 2014 9:38 pm
Forum: Gardening Forum
Topic: Zucchini blossoms
Replies: 8
Views: 11030

Zucchini blossoms

<t>I've been getting it since early May! Due to our extreme drought conditions<br/> <br/> though, I only planted one. It's barely keeping up with me, but that's okay!<br/> <br/> Today's lunch was grilled pieces drizzled with sesame oil, lightly sprinkled<br/> <br/> with garlic salt, and then topped ...
by valerie
Tue Jul 01, 2014 7:14 pm
Forum: Gardening Forum
Topic: Zucchini blossoms
Replies: 8
Views: 11030

Zucchini blossoms

by valerie
Fri Jun 27, 2014 7:44 am
Forum: Pets Animals
Topic: Trail ride rest stop
Replies: 3
Views: 6834

Trail ride rest stop

<r>I'm sorry, Oscar, I previewed my post and checked it, but it was because<br/> <br/> it was ME that it worked. I don't know this stuff very well, but here goes<br/> <br/> another try at it:<br/> <br/> <URL url="https://www.flickr.com/gp/65966450@N06/4Xhn0b">https://www.flickr.com/gp/65966450@N06/4...
by valerie
Thu Jun 26, 2014 9:28 pm
Forum: Pets Animals
Topic: Trail ride rest stop
Replies: 3
Views: 6834

Trail ride rest stop

<r>After about a 2 hour trail ride last Saturday, we stopped for<br/> <br/> lunch. We were at about 3,500 ft. elevation, this is a quite <br/> <br/> popular spot for tourists, I had many asking questions and<br/> <br/> petting him, a couple told me they'd never seen a horse up <br/> <br/> close befo...
by valerie
Tue Jun 17, 2014 9:48 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: How should you express an opinion here?
Replies: 100
Views: 4055

How should you express an opinion here?

<t>State your opinion however you want to state it. I don't think<br/> <br/> you have to back anything up or work to search for facts. But I also<br/> <br/> don't think the membership as a whole should just outright believe<br/> <br/> you, of course some will/might but there's always others who are ...
by valerie
Sun Jun 08, 2014 9:28 pm
Forum: Kids Family
Topic: Just us two..
Replies: 65
Views: 43346

Just us two..

<t>I've known since I was about age 18 I never wanted any children,<br/> <br/> never regretted not having any and never changed my mind.<br/> <br/> BUT... I have a woman in my life who is like a daughter to me, and<br/> <br/> I happily call her son my grandson. So, I guess I got the best of<br/> <br...
by valerie
Fri Jun 06, 2014 9:27 pm
Forum: Retirement Activities
Topic: I Must Be Losing It..............
Replies: 48
Views: 34706

I Must Be Losing It..............

<r>Sigh... the ones that get me are the ones that offer to take whatever<br/> <br/> out and put it in my car for me. Uh gee, thanks sonny but are you going to follow me<br/> <br/> home and unload it for me, too?<br/> <br/> I've given up with the ma'ams, I finally had to, but they still cause an inne...
by valerie
Thu May 22, 2014 12:52 pm
Forum: Members' News
Topic: My parade ride
Replies: 7
Views: 1581

My parade ride

<t>Oscar Sellotape;1455035 wrote: You know I saw you on FB but I'll say It again... WTG Val !!!!<br/> <br/> See me... holding that sign, I'd have fallen off.<br/> <br/> <br/> Ha-ha, they couldn't find the sign my friend was supposed to have, but she said<br/> <br/> it was okay 'cause there was no wa...
by valerie
Wed May 21, 2014 6:58 pm
Forum: Members' News
Topic: My parade ride
Replies: 7
Views: 1581

My parade ride

<r>Sharing for those of you who can't see it on FB, and <br/> <br/> because I'm so proud of my horse!<br/> <br/> Unfortunately, not IN the parade, my niece took some of the parade<br/> <br/> and I'll try and post those later.<br/> <br/> Can you guys believe parade officials actually made me carry th...
by valerie
Wed May 14, 2014 9:36 am
Forum: Pet Behavior
Topic: doggy dentist?
Replies: 17
Views: 18873

doggy dentist?

Bryn Mawr;1454061 wrote: I've always understood that chicken bones splinter too much to feed to dogs as they're liable to stick in the throat and / or cause internal bleeding.


Only if cooked, raw is okay.
by valerie
Mon May 12, 2014 7:36 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Devastated
Replies: 22
Views: 1969

Devastated

<t>Thank you for the reminder, Hope. I try very hard not to take anyone for granted, ever.<br/> <br/> There is something very comforting about knowing the last words someone heard was you<br/> <br/> telling them you loved them. It happened a little over a year ago with my sister, and several<br/> <b...
by valerie
Sun May 11, 2014 7:05 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: What do you think of the Willow Smith photo?
Replies: 33
Views: 1757

What do you think of the Willow Smith photo?

<t>Well Anne saying be concerned with OUR children I really get. Because obviously nothing<br/> <br/> anyone says HERE can change anything about that photo or what's behind (or not, as<br/> <br/> the case may be) it.<br/> <br/> Just hard for me to 'un-ring' that bell. The (admittedly very few) times...
by valerie
Sat May 10, 2014 10:05 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: What do you think of the Willow Smith photo?
Replies: 33
Views: 1757

What do you think of the Willow Smith photo?

<t>Thank you, Anne and I'm sorry, too. It's no excuse really but I think the<br/> <br/> back pain I've been dealing with for about a week and a half now is<br/> <br/> really coloring my mood.<br/> <br/> If I looked at this picture and didn't know the ages of those involved, it<br/> <br/> likely woul...
by valerie
Fri May 09, 2014 6:38 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: What do you think of the Willow Smith photo?
Replies: 33
Views: 1757

What do you think of the Willow Smith photo?

<t>I guess Gill I'm more about the photo and the ages of the people in it, not that they are<br/> <br/> who they are. It saddens me to see a 13 year old in a 'bed' with a 20 year old shirtless<br/> <br/> man.<br/> <br/> And from what I'm hearing, he's the one who posted it on Instagram (and quickly ...
by valerie
Fri May 09, 2014 4:50 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: What do you think of the Willow Smith photo?
Replies: 33
Views: 1757

What do you think of the Willow Smith photo?

<t>You've gotten it a bit wrong, I didn't think you felt that way, I ASKED if you did. As for the rest of it,<br/> <br/> the snark and condescending attitude, I don't need that or to be told what thread to start. I'll<br/> <br/> post/start anything within the TOS. <br/> <br/> The way you are is quit...
by valerie
Fri May 09, 2014 2:13 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: What do you think of the Willow Smith photo?
Replies: 33
Views: 1757

What do you think of the Willow Smith photo?

<t>AnneBoleyn;1453634 wrote: I honestly don't care what Willow Smith, or any Hollywood rich kid (i.e. Kardashian) does.<br/> <br/> <br/> Fair enough response I suppose, except that it makes me ask, why post in the thread, then?<br/> <br/> Is it to feel superior to those who do want to comment? The n...
by valerie
Fri May 09, 2014 12:16 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: What do you think of the Willow Smith photo?
Replies: 33
Views: 1757

What do you think of the Willow Smith photo?

Yeah, probably just for publicity, yeah probably innocent,

but to me it still looks bad:

Willow Smith, 13, Lies in Bed With Shirtless Actor Moises Arias, 20 - Us Weekly
by valerie
Tue May 06, 2014 3:55 pm
Forum: Home Management
Topic: Sliding glass doors
Replies: 3
Views: 14853

Sliding glass doors

Eesh to the warranty thing and thanks for the tips!
by valerie
Tue May 06, 2014 7:41 am
Forum: Women's Health
Topic: pap smear results
Replies: 2
Views: 6417

pap smear results

I might be irritated it's taking longer than normal, but concerned (as in: my

pap smear must be a bad result) no. Hang in there, and deep breathe, it

will be okay!

How long does it usually take?
by valerie
Sun May 04, 2014 9:00 pm
Forum: Home Management
Topic: Sliding glass doors
Replies: 3
Views: 14853

Sliding glass doors

<t>Have you gotten any lately? My husband wants new<br/> <br/> ones and I'm sort of on the fence about it. He wants the<br/> <br/> kind that have the internal little mini-blinds. Any experience <br/> <br/> pro or con? We wouldn't be installing ourselves, but<br/> <br/> any hints/tips would be apprec...

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