I didn't ride today; I decided to work on ground work and it went well. We worked on backing though gates, lateral movement away from pressure, and changing direction while lunging. It wasn't a smashing success, but I could tell Luna was starting to get the idea. I will repeat the same lessons for the next few days until I'm sure she understands.
I left you a vote!
---Cindy and LunaCome visit me, Wizard & ~Luna~.
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08/21/2012 06:38.28 PM
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I made the bunny in Eddie's avatar out of horse body parts! Glad you like it! How are you doing? Wow, it's been a long, long time since I blogged properly on here! This has been the craziest summer ever. I'm always busy and somewhat insane but I think I've taken both to a new level because I've been insanely busy. :)
Without boring you with too many details I'll just say that I've had to take several road trips for work and the past 3 weeks I've been literally working day and night to meet a deadline. But, it's good to keep busy, right? I just miss my nighttime blogging.
Thank you so much for stopping by. Both Prince and Eddie won hotd recently(ish). I was gone when Prince won and in between trips when Eddie won. But it sure was nice to read all the congrats and to see them in the spotlight again.
Pippin is doing is great as are the big boys. I see them once a week to drive and I really like driving a lot. I still wish I could ride but I'm happy that not only do I get to spend time with horses but I get to drive them.
I take Pippin out as much as I can. Not every day like we're used to because I'm so busy but at least several times a week, even if it's just a walk.
Just the other evening I took him out for a cart ride with Melian. He hadn't been out for about a week and was feeling the need to stretch his little legs.
We were going at a nice trot for a mile or so. Once he warmed up properly he wanted to go faster so I set him at a fast canter. That got Melian interested in a race. They love racing each other!
So, she started teasing him by zigzagging back and forth under his nose and he chased her trying to nip at her bony butt.
Suddenly she did a rollback and accidentally rolled back onto her butt. She was SO mad. I think she felt embarrassed and she let out a huge growl. It was plain that she blamed Pippin and she let him know.
That got him going and he took off at an earth shattering gallop. It was the fastest I have ever seen him pull a cart. It felt like it was going to explode into a million tiny parts. Wow, that was fun! He ran like that for over a mile. What a rush!
That had me smiling and he got a nice bounce to his step. I'm sure you agree that there's nothing like a good ride or drive to bring things back into perspective.
Thanks for sticking by me even though I've not been around. I'm getting caught up on my blogs today (I hope) but I'm not sure how often I can blog. Still lots of work to do.
Here's a vote for you and I hope you're having a nice horsey weekend.
PS Thanks to all who voted for Pippin the Amazing Grazers contest. He won first place in the VHS!
PPS I thought that this was cute enough to mention. The other night we were watching Olympic showjumping and Melian saw the horses on the screen. She loves running with the horses and she growled and tried to catch one as he went over the jump. :)Come visit me, Prince (Rest in peace sweet Tiny girl.), Pippin (Tiny is forever in our hearts) & Eddie (Our BIG boy!).
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08/19/2012 03:52.11 PM
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Austin's been doing a lot of my voting since I've picked up longer shifts at work. I'm so behind on blogs. Please know I'm thankful to and for each of you. And a big congratulations to Levy, our August 2012 HOTM! Hugs and a vote. Come visit me, SADIE * Sterl May 220509 & Rose 252606 June HOTM*.
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08/01/2012 11:26.51 PM
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More quick hugs and and a vote. Come visit me, SADIE * Sterl May 220509 & Rose 252606 June HOTM*.
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07/26/2012 11:35.40 PM
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Rick spent some time with the girls Wednesday evening. He and Sadie butted heads, as usual. Both are hard headed. Star just loves him. I was leading her back into the corral. Rick said something to Sadie, and Star stopped and wouldn't move until he came over to her. He walked her into the corral. I think she'd go anywhere with him. Leaving a hug and a quick happy Thursday vote. Come visit me, SADIE * Sterl May 220509 & Rose 252606 June HOTM*.
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07/25/2012 11:15.46 PM
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CLUB NEWSLETTER
club newsletter
7-23-12
vote hotd:
vote hotm: tex (id unknown)
sorry for not having the newsletter for soo long i had to get a break from "haveing to do it"
training tip
dont forget mental health as well as phsical health! this will make your horse less spooky! bombproofing your horse with traps and flags and stuff will help you bond and have better times together. so get creative and use anything you can think of! and have fun and be safe!
p.s. please visit/comment on india and ginger's advice page
epa
CCome visit me, Ginger*** Calling all recipes! & ~India's Horses~.
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07/23/2012 02:11.50 PM
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A hug and a quick vote. Come visit me, SADIE * Sterl May 220509 & Rose 252606 June HOTM*.
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07/16/2012 11:07.55 PM
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07/14/2012 07:26.00 PM
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When I got home from work around midnight Tuesday night, it was so hot. Miserable. I took the hose down to the corral and splashed the girls. Hoping it rains soon and cools us down....My hours are changing at work, so I may not be able to be on everyday. Will be on as much as I can. Hugs and a vote. Come visit me, SADIE * Sterl May 220509 & Rose 252606 June HOTM*.
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07/11/2012 02:20.54 AM
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I drove by Mark's house, Monday, to check on his horse and mule. Both were standing in the corral. I don't know how a horse can handle the heat. I don't always use the mister. On windy days, the mist blows away. I do try to let them out of the corral as much as possible. I don't like having them confined in the sun. They don't use their shade much. If it rains, they're both under it. I hosed them both down around 7 pm. any earlier may cause them to sunburn. Hugs and a vote. Come visit me, SADIE * Sterl May 220509 & Rose 252606 June HOTM*.
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07/10/2012 01:54.08 AM
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Another hot day. The sun is so strong. When I left for work around 1:20 pm, I noticed one of Mark's horses was laying down. I tried to call him to see if she was okay. No answer. Mark's been out here for 6 1/2 years and has never put a shade up. He hasn't had the horses hooves trimmed in years, either. Don't understand why he hasn't. I called Austin and told him to let Sadie and Star out of the corral, so they could go stand under the trees for shade. I have the 8' x 12' shade in their corral, but the shade under the trees is cooler. They mutilated a bale of hay. I need to start putting the hay outside of the fence, so they can't reach it. I don't like the heat from the sun and know they don't either......Please remember to vote for Logan #237047, too, for Aug HOTM as well as Texas #209066. Two great runners. Hugs and a Monday vote. Come visit me, SADIE * Sterl May 220509 & Rose 252606 June HOTM*.
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07/09/2012 02:08.14 AM
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Hi. Like Andrea, I read all of my blogs, too. I get rushed for time, so please forgive me for not always responding. Please know your votes and blogs mean a lot to me. Thanks so much. And please remember to vote for Logan #237047, too, for Aug HOTM as well as Texas #209066. Two great runners. Hugs and a Sunday vote. Come visit me, SADIE * Sterl May 220509 & Rose 252606 June HOTM*.
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07/08/2012 02:47.20 AM
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Not much horsey time, today. I let the girls out of the corral for a few hours. I had to take Star's fly mask off, because she's got a sore place on her face. I sprayed Cut and Heal on it. It looks much better in one day. Hugs and a vote. Come visit me, SADIE * Sterl May 220509 & Rose 252606 June HOTM*.
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07/06/2012 03:10.19 AM
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Not much horsey time, today. I let the girls out of the corral for a few hours. I had to take Star's fly mask off, because she's got a sore place on her face. I sprayed Cut and Heal on it. It looks much better in one day. Hugs and a vote. Come visit me, SADIE * Sterl May 220509 & Rose 252606 June HOTM*.
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07/06/2012 03:10.01 AM
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It rained Wednesday morning cooling the temperature down. Sadie was so playful. She really enjoyed the cooler weather. I rolled an under inflated basketball to her. She ran from it. Wanted nothing to do with it. Guess she's not a ball player. Later, Austin and I went to watch fireworks for the 4th. A nice way to end a nice day. Hugs and a vote. Come visit me, SADIE * Sterl May 220509 & Rose 252606 June HOTM*.
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07/05/2012 01:54.19 AM
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Hugs and a Happy 4th of July vote. Come visit me, SADIE * Sterl May 220509 & Rose 252606 June HOTM*.
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07/04/2012 02:42.35 AM
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It's my day off. Letting the girls out of the corral. Sprinkler time. Hugs and a vote. Come visit me, SADIE * Sterl May 220509 & Rose 252606 June HOTM*.
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07/02/2012 02:33.52 AM
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Hey butbut here is a vote for you and hope your brother gets NOv HOTM!!!!!!!!!!!! Come visit me, Jock Can i please have may HOTM!!!!!!!.
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07/01/2012 06:09.56 AM
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Quick hug and a vote. Come visit me, SADIE * Sterl May 220509 & Rose 252606 June HOTM*.
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07/01/2012 03:32.15 AM
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Thank you all so much for Shadowfax's glorious reign as King of the Horse Channel for a month. It was so nice to see him in the spotlight and I just wish I had had more time to be around for you.
This was his last day but he has his badge now and it looks great! I've uploaded a couple more photos of my two favourite stallions. I hope you enjoy them.
Thanks again for your support and help. I couldn't have done it without you!Come visit me, Shadowfax.
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07/01/2012 12:36.25 AM
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Just stopping by to say Hi
Heres a vote!Come visit me, Flow.
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06/30/2012 05:11.31 AM
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Even tho' it's too hot to ride, I don't let the heat keep me from horsey time. I love being outside with them. Sadie keeps me entertained with her funny antics. Always something to laugh about. Hugs and a vote. Come visit me, SADIE * Sterl May 220509 & Rose 252606 June HOTM*.
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06/30/2012 01:31.45 AM
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Austin had no problem getting Sadie to follow him around in the sprinkler Thursday. He had a carrot in his back pocket. When she realized I had some and was sharing them with Star, she said the heck with Austin and came over to me. Hugs and a vote. Come visit me, SADIE * Sterl May 220509 & Rose 252606 June HOTM*.
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06/29/2012 02:00.34 AM
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A hug and a vote for now. Come visit me, SADIE * Sterl May 220509 & Rose 252606 June HOTM*.
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06/28/2012 02:29.47 AM
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Hugs and a vote. Come visit me, SADIE * Sterl May 220509 & Rose 252606 June HOTM*.
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06/27/2012 02:47.35 AM
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I video taped Sadie running around Monday. While I talked to her, she was responding to me by shaking her head. So silly. Will upload the video when my internet speeds up. Hugs and a slow vote, again. Come visit me, SADIE * Sterl May 220509 & Rose 252606 June HOTM*.
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06/26/2012 02:47.18 AM
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CLUB NEWSLETTER
club newsletter
6-24-12
vote hotm: mac#16545
vote hotd:
Question of the day: what is your dream horse?
poll results
western 33.3%
english 33.3%
bareback 33.3%
my answer to question of the day
my own horse ginger! shes taught me sooo much and is sooo strong and she never gives up!
TRY IT!
today i made a treat jar for ginger. i taught it was soo cute i had to share! just clean out an old salsa jug ( plastic) or other plastic jug. glue on a label made of constrution paper and use perment marker and glitter to decorate. if you like you can make a circle of beads around the handle so it can hand on fences. finaly fill with horse cookies,peppermints and pellets and hang!
EPA
ComeCome visit me, Ginger*** Calling all recipes! & ~India's Horses~.
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06/25/2012 03:12.52 PM
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I'm at my usage limit on my internet service, so it's taking forever to do anything on the computer. Leaving a slow vote and a big hug. Come visit me, SADIE * Sterl May 220509 & Rose 252606 June HOTM*.
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06/25/2012 02:32.51 AM
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My Internet's still running slooow. Another not so quick vote. Come visit me, SADIE * Sterl May 220509 & Rose 252606 June HOTM*.
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06/24/2012 03:15.14 AM
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CLUB NEWSLETTER
newsletter
6-23-12
vote hotm: mac# 16545
vote hotd:
Question of the day: hows your equine hero?
okay i dont have everbodys pics so who wants there pics on the page and dosent have them up??
ANSWER THE POLL!
what kind of riding do you perfer?
1.english
2.western
3. saddle seat
4. bareback
5.other
EPACome visit me, Ginger*** Calling all recipes! & ~India's Horses~.
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06/23/2012 02:34.45 PM
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Quick vote. Come visit me, SADIE * Sterl May 220509 & Rose 252606 June HOTM*.
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06/23/2012 03:38.09 AM
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Star didn't care for the mister Thursday, but Sadie enjoyed it. I let them out of the corral. They love the pods that fall from the mesquite tree. I took the water hose and rinsed Sadie's big butt off. She loved it. Hugs and a vote. Come visit me, SADIE * Sterl May 220509 & Rose 252606 June HOTM*.
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06/22/2012 02:37.07 AM
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CLUB NEWSLETTER
6-21-12
Vote hotd:
Vote hotm: Mac#16564
Question of the day:when did you first get inteseted in horses?
thanks everyone for the suprise hotd for the club!!!
lets have some CLUB HORSE OF THE WEEK NOMIANTIONS! just say who you'd like to be chotw and dont worry everyone will get a turn!
we still need a few club jobs filled! anybody whos good at making videos,c/p or has lots of time to blog please step forward!!!
visit regularly you will earn points that way!
epaCome visit me, Ginger*** Calling all recipes! & ~India's Horses~.
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06/21/2012 02:42.01 PM
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Sadie celebrated the first day of summer by playing in the sprinkler. It made her so happy when I turned it on. She straddled the sprinkler with her hind legs and loved it. Internet's crawling. Hugs and a vote. Come visit me, SADIE * Sterl May 220509 & Rose 252606 June HOTM*.
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06/21/2012 02:03.17 AM
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How are you doing? Is it hot there? It's been pretty warm here. Close to 100 degrees for a few days. And then suddenly down to 40 a couple of nights ago. And now back in the 90s. Crazy mountain weather!
Last month I spent so much time blogging for Shadowfax and the month before that I was blogging for Pixie Dust, that I haven't had much time to blog for Pippin! And he's my very own. Oh well, what he doesn't know…
He is looking SO handsome right now. I finally came to a decision to give him a flax seed oil supplement. His coat is glossy and he looks very healthy. I don't give him any type of grain so I think it's a good idea to add the oil. It's only a very tiny bit but it gives him the omega fatty acids that he wouldn't otherwise be getting. Most grain fed horses would get that automatically.
Talking of Shadowfax, I played around with Photoshop last night and made some photo edits of Pippin and Shadowfax together. I think they turned out pretty cool. I also made one of Pippin running in the surf.
I've been wanting to do that for some time. I want to make some of Eddie too. He's just so handsome it would be worth the trouble. I finally posted a photo of his first place win the rodeo parade. That is a HUGE event in our county. Come and check it out!
Well, as usual, it's getting late here. I hope you're all doing fine. I will try to write more than c/p messages but in the meantime I wanted to make the rounds and visit my friends.
Leaving a vote for you.Come visit me, Prince (Rest in peace sweet Tiny girl.), Pippin (Tiny is forever in our hearts) & Eddie (Our BIG boy!).
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06/21/2012 01:09.00 AM
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get well soon butter
newsletter
6-20-12
Vote hotm:Mac#164512
Vote hotd:
Question of the day: what is your favorita breed of horse?
i really enjoyed the answers to yesterdays question!!!! okay well i have included the list of jobs and the people that have voleneetered to do them.
club videographer (empty)
club photo editer (andrea and hannah)
club recruter (empty)
club hotd/hotm campainer (laura)
club newsletter c/p (empty)
club avater desiner (jazzi and india)
okay everyone nominate a club member for club horse of the week! REMEBER! everyone will get a turn! so nobody will be left out! ask around to get nomiantions! the winner of horse of the week will get to have there photo as the main pic!!!!
the EPA
ComeCome visit me, Ginger*** Calling all recipes! & ~India's Horses~.
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06/20/2012 02:36.45 PM
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My internet's running sloooow. A not so quick vote for now. Come visit me, SADIE * Sterl May 220509 & Rose 252606 June HOTM*.
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06/20/2012 03:03.53 AM
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Thank you so much for your support for Shadowfax last month. It's so much fun to see him in this month's spotlight and I'm sorry I haven't stopped by earlier. The first weekend of June I had to take a long road trip. When I got back DC was changed!
Ever since then I've been scrambling to keep up with work and trying to help with getting DC back on track. It's still not working properly and there are many frustrated DC users. It's nice to be able to blog on HC and CC where everything is still working!
I sincerely appreciate your friendship and support last month. I enjoyed writing my silly fantasy blogs and perhaps sometime in the future, time permitting, I can do that again! Thank you also to everyone for your continued support for Pippin the Amazing Grazers contest. Less than 2 weeks left to vote! I hope we make it!
Leaving a vote for you. I hope to write on my Pippin account later this week. In the meantime, I've made a few more photos of my favourite stallions.Come visit me, Shadowfax.
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06/20/2012 01:42.45 AM
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CLUB NEWSLETTER
CLUB NEWSLETTER
club newsletter
of 6-19-12
Vote hotm:Mac#164512
Vote hotd:Latigo#12523
Question of the day: Tell me about your mst hair rasing ride!
here are some different club offices please let me know what you want to be ( there can be more then one of each)
club photo editer
club videograhper
club newsreporter (i will make the newsltter the day before and the reporter just has to copy and paste it)
club recruter
club avater designer
club hotm/hotd campainer
please take the time to read all!
i loved reading all the answers to the question. i encourge you all to read each others blogs remember this is a club for everyone!
the EPA
ComeCome visit me, Ginger*** Calling all recipes! & ~India's Horses~.
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06/19/2012 02:27.13 PM
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Today was hot. The wind blew hot, too. I turned on the girls' mister for a while, but the wind blew the mist away. Not good for windy days. It was 115* here in the shade. Staying in as much as possible. Hugs and a vote. Come visit me, SADIE * Sterl May 220509 & Rose 252606 June HOTM*.
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06/19/2012 02:24.36 AM
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