tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071043294700974116.post4952951125190346778..comments2023-10-16T03:55:34.129-06:00Comments on Home on the Range: I got kicked today!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071043294700974116.post-69593436607980644922008-07-25T01:44:00.000-06:002008-07-25T01:44:00.000-06:00"I'm secretly very particular about how things are..."I'm secretly very particular about how things are done. And if they can't be the way I want them to be then I'd pretty much rather they be completely the opposite"<BR/><BR/>Oh yes, yes, yes! You took the words out of my mouth, even though I didn't know how to say it to begin with.<BR/>This is me in a nutshell. I get so anxious is things aren't done the way I want them, too. ugh.<BR/><BR/>And I have to say I'm impressed that you admitted you were fat. You are obviously a person with plenty of confidance. of which I lack.<BR/>I also am overweight and am out of shape. I'm working on that so I can mount and dismount my horse better.<BR/>That's probably the main reason I want to get in better shape, but I also have 3 kids who need me around, too.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, just wanted to say thanks for sharing your 6 things.<BR/>I did mine tonight, too. It's really tough to do, isn't it?Laughing Orca Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562627840013868980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071043294700974116.post-92170654926318531272008-07-24T17:32:00.000-06:002008-07-24T17:32:00.000-06:00Oh, I hear you about being athletic and then car a...Oh, I hear you about being athletic and then car accidents. Let's see, pre-eclampsia during pregnancy. Now, what happens if you take a really active person and suddenly force bedrest upon them? Then lets add in a nasty car accident a few months later. Now I'm dealing with fibromyalgia and arthritis! Worse, the arthritis and fibro drugs leave me tired and sap my energy or cause weight gain all on their own! Yay me! Kinda leaves me damned if I do, damned if I don't doesn't it?ORSunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07212211388313548187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071043294700974116.post-712362458418593182008-07-24T14:58:00.000-06:002008-07-24T14:58:00.000-06:00orsunshine: Glad you stopped by. Its kinda funny...orsunshine: Glad you stopped by. Its kinda funny but I think there are quite a few of us that are "blog friends" but might not actually get along in RL ;)<BR/>As I admitted my house is a disaster, what's funny is its a reasonably clean disaster. I don't like a dirty house so its regularly dusted, swept, bathrooms cleaned etc. But there is so much "stuff" everywhere. Good grief. lol<BR/>I know what you mean about feeling like a skinny person trapped in a fat body. I wouldn't go so far as to say I used to be an athlete, but I was athletic. I ran track, played ball, was very active. Then due to all the car accidents and such I slowed waaaay down. My family's kidney disease is really hitting me about that now. I want to be able to donate to my sis or bro if they need it so that is a big huge part of wanting to be fitter. I also want it for ME. I miss my more active/less pain life :)cdncowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09055181472294995601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071043294700974116.post-80730720513675472112008-07-24T14:25:00.000-06:002008-07-24T14:25:00.000-06:00I just found your blog and I appreciate your hones...I just found your blog and I appreciate your honesty. We sound very much alike, yet I'm your polar opposite. I'm a Capricorn. Not a very good Cap, but a Cap none the less. I'm a bit too emotional and moody for a Cap. In RL, you and I probably wouldn't get along really well. But I enjoy the bit of your blog I've read so far.<BR/><BR/>Now as for my comments to your list of 6...<BR/><BR/>#1- I am much the same way and became appreciated for it, though that took time.<BR/><BR/>#2- No family business. But after years as a struggling single mom, I met and married a man who makes enough money that I can be a stay at home mom, which I am. Not out of choice, but necessity until my 6 yr old can succeed in school (he is ADHD and bipolar and unmedicated). I would dearly love to go back to work! (Capricorn coming out- workaholic)<BR/><BR/>#3- I don't watch much tv. I don't even turn it on during the day. However, there are a few choice shows I do DVR on the cable box that I love.<BR/><BR/>#4- Unless I want to do nothing but clean, I have learned to tolerate a certain level of "mess". I had to learn to let "neat freakdom" go when I started working a more than full time job (trucking dispatcher) as a single mom. The house is cleaner during the school year and while I'd be embarrassed to allow anyone I didn't know in, it isn't terrible.<BR/><BR/>#5- (Original) My religious views are my own. I don't feel the need to inflict them on others. However, I will share if asked.<BR/><BR/>(Altered)- I have eclectic tastes in just about everything. I don't fit into a stereotype well. <BR/><BR/>#6- I am an overweight rider as well. Well, just getting back in to riding. My weight has been an issue since my oldest was born. Like you, I am obese. In fact, I saw pictures of me taken a couple weeks ago when I was testing out a horse we were looking at. (We bought him). I was HORRIFIED! Still, to this day, almost 14 yrs after my oldest was born, I feel like a skinny person trapped in a fat body. I lose weight and then due to health reasons, gain it back usually with the help of medications. I decided I was tired of being fat and I'm doing something about it.<BR/><BR/>I've thought about blogging again, though haven't started a new one as of yet. I do look forward to reading more of your posts in the future.ORSunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07212211388313548187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071043294700974116.post-45983239757572087042008-07-24T01:47:00.000-06:002008-07-24T01:47:00.000-06:00I found your blog on Terri's blog and I thought I ...I found your blog on Terri's blog and I thought I would drop by and say hi!<BR/><BR/>1. I totally agree with you. I don't think a person can be 100% honest 100% of the time either.<BR/><BR/>2. I work graveyard so I'm sleeping all day and up all night so on my days off it's not uncommon for me to blog at 2 or 3 in the morning either.<BR/><BR/>3. I wish I got to watch more tv. With my schedule i don't get to see very much tv anymore.<BR/><BR/>4. Ditto.<BR/><BR/>5. I'm a pisces and I have no idea what I want.<BR/><BR/>6. I totally feel you. I'm in the same boat and don't like it but it's not so bad when you have a decent self-confidence and don't particularly care what other people have to say.<BR/><BR/>Have a great day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071043294700974116.post-42770137056286261162008-07-23T17:24:00.000-06:002008-07-23T17:24:00.000-06:00That's the great thing about the blogosphere - nob...That's the great thing about the blogosphere - nobody can judge you on how you look. As long as your horse doesn't mind, it's nobody's darn business but your own. I've struggled with my weight since puberty. Although not obese, I can certainly identify with the struggle. Thank you for being honest. I try to do the same. What do we have to lose?<BR/>And is there any one of us that would brag about our housekeeping skills? Not I, for sure!!!Leah Fryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18158981037468411293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071043294700974116.post-6486549898829396242008-07-23T15:52:00.000-06:002008-07-23T15:52:00.000-06:00the knutsons's: thanks for stopping by, hope to s...the knutsons's: thanks for stopping by, hope to see you here often!<BR/>still can't get over the potato allergy! lolcdncowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09055181472294995601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071043294700974116.post-84964377827350925102008-07-23T15:42:00.000-06:002008-07-23T15:42:00.000-06:00Wow!!! Where have I been????This is one DEEP discu...Wow!!! Where have I been????<BR/>This is one DEEP discussion (lol)!<BR/><BR/>I think that I will have to start peeking over here once in a while;)<BR/>See??? I like to make silly faces/signs too!<BR/><BR/>To answer your question about a potato allery...I know!!! Who is allergic to potatoes??? Me I guess.<BR/>I think that it is really funny, because I am over 1/2 Irish...teeheehee! How can an Irish person be allergic to potatoes???<BR/><BR/>The good thing is that I am being treated for it--naturopathically that is!!--so hopefully it will go away. I LOVE potatoes!<BR/>I will be back...talk at you soon!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08682815635702122191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071043294700974116.post-65821827431952704662008-07-23T13:54:00.000-06:002008-07-23T13:54:00.000-06:00Cheryl: "non-feng-shui" OMG that's so good, I'm s...Cheryl: "non-feng-shui" OMG that's so good, I'm sorry but I'm going to have to steal that! lmao<BR/><BR/>Sidetracked: thanks so much, I'll take that as a compliment :)cdncowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09055181472294995601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071043294700974116.post-49528172249068352562008-07-23T12:37:00.000-06:002008-07-23T12:37:00.000-06:00I think it's great that you are able to open youse...I think it's great that you are able to open youself up like that and be honest with the blogging worls. That's why I started this blogging ting. I wanted a place to vent and have an outlet with some possible good feed back. I feel like your little horsey blog community is pretty tight regardless of what we do and where we come from. Kudos to you. I'm by no means a "skinny bitch" I am constantly worrying about my weight even though I wouldn really classify myselg as medically overweight. You go girl. I find strength in your posts and energy!sidetrackedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16646438998655943806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071043294700974116.post-24721140654007947272008-07-23T05:24:00.000-06:002008-07-23T05:24:00.000-06:00I hear 'ya about the house and weight. My house i...I hear 'ya about the house and weight. My house is in a perpetual state of NON-fung shui! Our daughter comes over and starts chucking stuff out the front door! Oh, well...AND I recently gave up meat after reading "Skinny Bitch". I'm discovering a whole lot of new things to eat LIKE FIGS!Cheryl Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04211625006758463474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071043294700974116.post-78156529504401599262008-07-23T01:07:00.000-06:002008-07-23T01:07:00.000-06:00Pony Girl: I think NS is great this season, my pe...Pony Girl: I think NS is great this season, my personal favs are Gabe and Melissa. (and watching John *sigh* lol)<BR/>I think he's probably one of the best judges, he doesn't pull any punches and is pretty fair. HOWEVER I do think he just plain doesn't like Coffey. <BR/>I don't know about you, but that song Coffey sang on original song night, sounded like something Big & Rich would record to me. Maybe tweek the music a bit but...<BR/>I was fully expecting John to finally have a positive for Coffey, but no, he dissed the song.<BR/><BR/>Not sure if its a question you want to answer but I'll risk it and ask: What is "My Boy"'s real name? I mean, is that whay you call him, and does he have a registered name?<BR/><BR/>I am SO looking forward to reading your 6!cdncowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09055181472294995601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071043294700974116.post-49237329573634124122008-07-23T00:31:00.000-06:002008-07-23T00:31:00.000-06:00It was great to learn more about you. Thanks for b...It was great to learn more about you. Thanks for being honest! Got a chuckle out of the whore comment! ;)<BR/><BR/>I got the same tag and I'm working on mine, will post tomorrow.<BR/><BR/>What do you think of Nashville Star this season? Who do you think will win? John Rich is a pretty tough judge on them, but I think he's fair.Pony Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02464088874054923635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071043294700974116.post-53929208854220604532008-07-22T23:40:00.000-06:002008-07-22T23:40:00.000-06:00Denise: no need to apologize, I have SO much resp...Denise: no need to apologize, I have SO much respect for anyone who is a waitress and does it well. I simply can't, I'm a klutz and people wouldn't get all their food. lol<BR/>As for the DVR, I HATE watching tv at someone else's house and not being able to zip through the commercials! And I have reached for the remote at the movie theatre. :o<BR/><BR/>Steph: I so appreciate that whole comment, you have no idea how good it made me feel. :)cdncowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09055181472294995601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071043294700974116.post-79919723762980175182008-07-22T23:36:00.000-06:002008-07-22T23:36:00.000-06:00AOHCM said:I read Dean Koontz have started reading...AOHCM said:<BR/>I read Dean Koontz have started reading Nora Roberts lately. I use to be a book snob and would only read "literature". Now I am totally addicted to smutt!!! LOL<BR/>----------------------------------<BR/>I call the more frivolous books "junk food". lol<BR/>What kind of books does Roberts write? I keep hearing her name but haven't checked her out.<BR/>I like Stephen King, I love Dean Koontz!cdncowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09055181472294995601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071043294700974116.post-11769432092353378342008-07-22T22:50:00.000-06:002008-07-22T22:50:00.000-06:00Your honesty is so refreshing - you know I think u...Your honesty is so refreshing - you know I think us bloggers are more honest than some of the "off line" social rings I interact with.<BR/><BR/>I know some of those things were tough for you to say and I am proud of you for saying them. I am glad that you have a great attitude about you body and that you strive to improve it. The folks that lack the good attitude are the ones that fail in the goals they set.<BR/><BR/>I will take your tag - I am so bad at that i think laura or squirrel girl tagged me awhile back and my life just exploded in my face so of course I had to blog about that for a bit. So I apologize to them in advance i am not picking favorites - its just that I might have time now to do sometime like that...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00029307154132762913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071043294700974116.post-14792815423386665652008-07-22T19:23:00.000-06:002008-07-22T19:23:00.000-06:00I don't think I ever appologized for assuming you ...I don't think I ever appologized for assuming you were a waitress :-x I'm sorry!<BR/>I'll have to agree with your "deleted" #5 too, I can't stand organized religion- too much of anything is a bad thing, including too much worshipping or whatever.<BR/>I'm a total TV junkie and love my DVR too:-) Im also very fond of the mute button.Denise- LessIsMore17https://www.blogger.com/profile/11875671948514151680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071043294700974116.post-88664329204056394982008-07-22T16:10:00.000-06:002008-07-22T16:10:00.000-06:00Cnd- thanks for the plug on my art! You can see my...Cnd- thanks for the plug on my art! You can see my art at www.freewebs.com/fineartpetportraits Sorry for the confusion on your your #5! Glad we sorted that. I am all WEST COAST baby! I love BC, best place on earth! I read Dean Koontz have started reading Nora Roberts lately. I use to be a book snob and would only read "literature". Now I am totally addicted to smutt!!! LOLChelsihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05045101705493626989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071043294700974116.post-72496287614059815562008-07-22T12:47:00.000-06:002008-07-22T12:47:00.000-06:00Laura: too bad you AREN'T more east, guess where I...Laura: too bad you AREN'T more east, guess where I'm going to be next month? Halifax!!! :)<BR/><BR/>My my, aren't I chatty today? Guess why... my dang washing machine is broken and I'm waiting to get a call from the service people. Haven't even SPOKEN to anyone yet let alone made an appointment. And people crack on the cable guy, yeesh! lolcdncowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09055181472294995601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071043294700974116.post-7150286996237663352008-07-22T12:35:00.000-06:002008-07-22T12:35:00.000-06:00I'll go check out AOHCM tonight - great to have an...I'll go check out AOHCM tonight - great to have another Cdn horse blogger! We just need someone from the far east coast now. I'm only slight east... :-)Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01736592362765508427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071043294700974116.post-34311503454694991672008-07-22T12:23:00.000-06:002008-07-22T12:23:00.000-06:00GoodbyeTAF: While I am heavy I think that if a ho...GoodbyeTAF: While I am heavy I think that if a horse can carry a steer wrestler he can pack me around. Although being slimmer will speed up my times AND make me a more effective rider. (although I know some fat girls that can ride WAY better than slim ones) ;)<BR/><BR/>Mrs Mom: I like beef'n'taters too, but now that I know your hubby is (was) a CHEF I can see why you get extra happy when he makes them. Our restaurant is a family restaurant (my hubby's dad started it in the 80's after being in the country for maybe a decade). Its not fancy schmancy but its pretty popular.<BR/>And Whoo-Hoo, I got a smilie from Mrs Mom!!!! (oh yeah, I should have added I use way too many "!'s" and "...'s" but I'm working on that!) lmao<BR/><BR/>Laura: I read your list, super! I think you're my eastern Canada sista! I the more I read Adventures of a Horse Crazed Mind I'm starting to think she's my western Canada sista. lol (except that she has more artistic talent in her pinkie than I ever could dream of, seriously... check out her blog, that drawing on the header, HER'S!. Fab-u-lous) :)<BR/><BR/>AOHCM: please see Laura above, I should have said "Laura AND AOHCM:"cdncowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09055181472294995601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071043294700974116.post-33158604007674095032008-07-22T12:12:00.000-06:002008-07-22T12:12:00.000-06:00AOHCM... sorry for the confusion, I didn't mean th...AOHCM... sorry for the confusion, I didn't mean that your reply is odd as the post was when YOU saw it. I meant that your reply may read odd to the people who read it now that my #5 has been changed.cdncowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09055181472294995601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071043294700974116.post-91437670244296061542008-07-22T11:11:00.000-06:002008-07-22T11:11:00.000-06:00Cnd- I cant quite figure out what was "VERY odd" a...Cnd- I cant quite figure out what was "VERY odd" about my reply to your original #5. All I had meant to say was that I am spiritual but what I believe does not fall into the parameters of a specific religion. Two people in my family are the same way and they find it very unsettling and are constantly seeking an organization to belong to. I, on the other hand, am very comfortable just being "spiritual". I certainly didnt mean to cause offense!Chelsihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05045101705493626989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071043294700974116.post-32737148568708874982008-07-22T09:27:00.000-06:002008-07-22T09:27:00.000-06:00I just finished my six things - it was harder than...I just finished my six things - it was harder than I thought!<BR/><BR/>Yours were interesting... <BR/>#1 - I'm very similar<BR/>#5 - ditto<BR/>#6 - I'm in the same boat and on a 5' frame, it is alot to carry around. Here's to changing things!!<BR/><BR/>:-)Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01736592362765508427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071043294700974116.post-21205364972644047922008-07-22T07:22:00.000-06:002008-07-22T07:22:00.000-06:00Hey CDN! You did fine, girl! I hear you on the fam...Hey CDN! You did fine, girl! I hear you on the family biz.... the restaraunt industry in a b*tch to be in anyways, tough tough industry. Dear Husband was a four diamond chef for a few years, (pre me) and said that he would never ever go back to that. Bonus? The nights he cooks dinner, the food is AMAZING! <BR/><BR/>Thanks for playing along! Cant wait to see what the other folks have to say here too! :) <--- smiley, Just For You heheMrs. Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15269132012512166439noreply@blogger.com