A YOKE!
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] I got this off of another digest and thought I would share it...ROTFL! - Catherine Lassesen How many Digest Members does it take to change a lightbulb? a.. 1,343 b.. 1 to change the light bulb and to post to the board that the light bulb has been changed; c.. 14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently; d.. 7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs; e.. 27 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing light bulbs; f.. 53 to flame the spell checkers; g.. 41 to correct spelling/grammar flames; h.. 6 to argue over whether it`s lightbulb or light bulb; i.. another 6 to condemn those 6 as anal-retentive; j.. 156 to write to the Monitor about the light bulb discussion and its inappropriateness to this board; k.. 109 to post that this board is not about light bulbs and to please take this email exchange to litebulb-board; l.. 203 to demand that cross posting to grammar-board, spelling-board and illuminati-board about changing light bulbs be stopped; m.. 111 to defend the posting to this board saying that we all use light bulbs and therefore the posts *are* relevant to this board; n.. 306 to debate which method of changing light bulbs is superior, where to buy the best light bulbs, what brand of light bulbs work best for this technique and what brands are faulty; o.. 27 to post URL`s where one can see examples of different light bulbs; p.. 14 to post that the URL`s were posted incorrectly and to post the corrected URL`s; q.. 3 to post about links they found from the URL`s that are relevant to this list which makes light bulbs relevant to this list; r.. 33 to link all posts to date, then quote them including all headers and footers and then add Me too; s.. 12 to post to the board that they are leaving because they cannot handle the light bulb controversy; t.. 19 to quote the Me too`s to say Me three; u.. 4 to suggest that posters request the light bulb FAQ; v.. 44 to ask what is FAQ; w.. 4 to say didn`t we go through this already a short time ago on that other board? x.. 143 to ask what`s 'the other board'? y.. 853 to pose the question -- Should light bulbs be changed?
More photos...
This message is from: Lori Albrough [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi all, I've uploaded more photos of our colt Bluebird Lane Eagle, you can see them at http://www.bluebirdlane.com/eagle/more.html I hope you enjoy these photos of our feisty boy! Lori
Re: jumping
This message is from: Marsha Jo Hannah [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dave Walter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just had to write and brag. Fjords are soo much fun. I took my gelding, OH Silas to a new stables for a lesson. [...] I could tell they were wondering if he could move, let alone jump! [...] Mostly all TB, Warmbloods in the barn, [...] put some ground poles down [...] Sure enough, right over he goes, no big deal. How about cavalletties [...] crossed the poles on a jump. Still very low, probably around 10 in the center. Ok, again right over he goes. [...] two of them in a row. He jumped them no problem. [...] They could not get over how nice he moves and how steady he is. Patti Jo Walter Years ago, we took generic riding lessons on our Fjords, from a neighbor. Kris was really an endurance rider, but was also a Pony Club mom, so occasionally some PC drills showed up in our arena lessons. She would lay out assorted ground poles, cavaletti, low jumps, then tell us a course, and we would do it; she'd change some poles, revise the pattern, and we'd do that. One day, she admitted that she was testing our geldings' reactions. Seems she had spent the previous day watching low-level TBs and Warmbloods---whose almost-universal response was, when presented with a new obstacle, to throw up their heads, hollow their backs, and bolt thru, scattering poles everywhere. Kris knew that our geldings hadn't been schooled that much over poles or jumps, (and that we weren't that good as riders) but commented that our boys consistently dropped their heads, rounded their backs, looked at the obstacles, and picked up their feet to make their way thru cleanly. Out on the trail, we noticed the differences between our boys and Kris's Arab mare. If there was a steep slope to go up (e.g up a road bank to get around a fallen tree), the mare's preferred method was head up, back hollow, and canter/bolt up, with Kris having to hang onto the reins to retain some semblence of control. In contrast, we would point the boys up the slope; I would almost throw the reins away, giving Sleepy plenty of freedom to use his head/neck while I grabbed mane to help maintain my forward position. The boys would go where we pointed, turning on just enough extra power to chug up the hills. (At the top, I usually had to give Sleepy one extra nudge, or he'd stop as soon as it leveled out, risking being run over if the Arab mare was coming up behind him!) Anyway, yes, Fjords are quite capable of using themselves properly, and very much into thinking their way thru new things. And, it's kind of fun to watch horsemen's reactions to this. ;-) Marsha Jo HannahMurphy must have been a horseman-- [EMAIL PROTECTED] anything that can go wrong, will! 15 mi SW of Roseburg, Oregon
Re: Weather
This message is from: carlson [EMAIL PROTECTED] The weather here on Sunday was perfect, 75, no wind, sunny. One good one, five so so ones. We thought we were going to the harness store for a fitting w.new collars, hames, to the used harness we bought, but instead, worked on the trailer wiring and lights and adaptor to get it to work on my new Ford p.u. (hurray, 1st new vehicle in 13 yrs!) Next on the list is a 16 ft Featherlite stock trailer for both carriage and ponies. Started the garden, Jon planted 22 bare root spruce and pine along the driveway. Does anyone need a pair of 19 in collars and hames? Hope N.IL
jumping
This message is from: Dave Walter [EMAIL PROTECTED] Just had to write and brag. Fjords are soo much fun. I took my gelding, OH Silas to a new stables for a lesson. I am planning on taking him to a few shows and compete him in some jumping classes next year. So I thought I'd take this year and learn how and teach Silas as well. I have never had any formal jumping lessons and Silas is young so I thought we could take this year and learn. The ladies were very nice when we came in and very polite on commenting on how cute Silas is. But I could tell they were wondering if he could move, let alone jump! He was a very good boy, as he had to wait almost an hour and a half for his lesson. Trainer was running behind. Mostly all TB, Warmbloods in the barn, they were beautiful movers and jumpers, very impressive. Finally our turn. We warmed up, trainer kept saying he moves very nice, really cute trot, lets see the canter. Si has a nice canter, almost balanced for a young horse, she noticed right away too. She asked if she could put some ground poles down, sure I said. Told her I have only put them down once, but he won't care. Sure enough, right over he goes, no big deal. How about cavalletties, sure lets go for it, there again, used them once, but told her that is why I'm coming to you, I need to learn how far apart they really should go. Right over he goes. Now they are really watching. Would you mind if I crossed the poles on a jump. Still very low, probably around 10 in the center. Ok, again right over he goes. Then to test me she put two of them in a row. He jumped them no problem. The ladies just kept talking how wonderful he is. They could not get over how nice he moves and how steady he is. One even told me, you know I never would have believed it until I saw it, Fjords are versatile. Don't you just love Fjords!! I know I do. Don't get me wrong we still have a lot of work to do. I think some of it was they just wanted to see what he would do, but boy was it fun. Midwest Horse Fair in Madison Wi is coming up April 20-22. Believe around 12 Fjords will be there, Silas will be one of them. If you can make the event, do it, you won't be sorry, it is a great weekend. We are riding Sat. 2PM, Sun 2:40PM. Patti Jo Walter Francis Creek Fjords Two Rivers, WI
Libby Photographs are going to be pulled
This message is from: Frederick J. Pack [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Folks, The four Libby 2000 albums on PhotoPoint http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumList?u=923588 will be removed soon. This outfit has sent out notice that it will start charging a membership fee in mid-May. If you want any of these pictures, you had better get them within the next month. I will NOT be moving them to any other site. If you want a pure digital copy of any of the pictures, send me an e-mail with the MVC number and I will mail you a easily saved copy direct from here. If you want any prints, however, you will have to order them yourself from PhotoPoint or take your digital file to a processor of your choice. I don't get any bennies from PhotoPoint for anything you may order. Fred and Lois Pack Pack's Peak Stables Wilkeson, WA USA http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/3158
Re: New babies...
This message is from: linda hickam [EMAIL PROTECTED]
another colt was born today at 10:00 a.m.{while I went to the post
office}his name is Hove...babies are fun!
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From: Patryjak [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com
Subject: New babies...
Date: Mon, Apr 9, 2001, 2:00 PM
This message is from: Patryjak [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Congratulations to all the new babies and their families...have looked at
your pictures and each time go, A...
Mira is not due until end of May, and as each one of you tells about your
foaling experience, we become more excited, and nervous!
Have lost track of how many there have been...any one make up a full list
yet?
Thank you for discussion on imprinting, which we are planning with help of
more experienced horseperson friend.
Weather in Michigan has been gorgeous, and tons of spring cleanup
ongoing...tons of manure still on ice, that is!
Betsy, in balmy Michigan
New babies...
This message is from: Patryjak [EMAIL PROTECTED] Congratulations to all the new babies and their families...have looked at your pictures and each time go, A... Mira is not due until end of May, and as each one of you tells about your foaling experience, we become more excited, and nervous! Have lost track of how many there have been...any one make up a full list yet? Thank you for discussion on imprinting, which we are planning with help of more experienced horseperson friend. Weather in Michigan has been gorgeous, and tons of spring cleanup ongoing...tons of manure still on ice, that is! Betsy, in balmy Michigan
MN Horse Expo
This message is from: Pasqual, Tish [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Carol! and list! I have recently changed jobs and was off lists for about a month and a half. I have missed hearing about everyone. Am just back on. I am hoping to get to the Horse Expo, Muffy Seaton, driver extradinaire is going to be giving clinics, and Michael Scott and Miss Naveta will be demo-ing, so I really want to catch that. EWF Elphineas is doing very well, he survived the winter FAT (because he runs with a herd of Arabs who run while he watches them, munching all the hay, it must be like watching tv for him). I can't seem to figure out how to keep him trim in the winter (the snow was so deep this year, you'd think that would have helped some, but no!)I may have to move him to a place with an indoor arena. Anyway, he is going to the trainer next week for a couple of months and certainly that will help, along with being able to work him now that the weather is improving and the snow mostly gone (leaving massive amounts of mud, thank you).We will be driving and refining our riding when we work with the trainer, and will have access to 300 acres of rolling, gentle hills and beautiful trails for both activities. I bought a new easy entry cart, very sturdy with motorcycle tires and springs, so I am really looking forward to the club drives this year. Hope to make the one in June in fact. I am hoping to see lots of folks at Blue Earth this year, we are planning to make it for the show (but not the evaluations). I think this year I should have the courage to show in green riding and driving, not like last year where I only showed in halter due to extreme nervousness! Hope everyone is well, Tish and Elphineas in Minneapolis
Re: list activity
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Actually, Steve is visiting here in Las Cruces, so I don't know if that has something to do with the slowness of the list or it's weather. He'll be home soon. Gail (leaving Las Cruces for Tucson soon)
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This message is from: Kathy Spiegel [EMAIL PROTECTED] Is there a problem with the list? It is monday morning and there is nothing there for saturday, sunday or monday - highly unusual or everyone elses' weather was better than mine and everyone stayed outside. I do not know if it is my end or the list end. Kathy in southern Idaho
MN Horse EXPO
This message is from: carol j makosky [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi List, The MN horse expo is fast approaching. I hope we have as good as weather as the last two, since I am working three days at it. Won't I have plenty of time for shopping too. LOL My list is growing each day. LOL Hey Tish Pasqual. Are you going to be there? Haven't heard from you in a long time. How is Elf doing? -- Built FJORD tough Carol M. On Golden Pond Northern Wisconsin
