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I do believe, at this point in my life, I have had just about all my childhood dreams come true... and then some. Cop, over the road truck driver, cowboy, home in the mountains, happily married (took 3-tries but, I got there!). I could go on and on. Life, is good! Chuck

Since I've moved to the mountains of West Texas, the kiddoes here, don't 'trick or treat'. Any trick or treating, is done in town... miles away. edit to add: I think, passing-out toothpaste, tooth brushes and dental floss would be a good idea! Chuck

I have an FXC-Test Chamber I'll to you. It's in excellent condition. PM me if, you are interested. Chuck

_________________________________ But... but... those aren't cool! I'm with you. I much prefer non-articulated harnesses. Chuck

Horses, in general. My horse, Buster... especially. He's my 'Bud'! Chuck

I do NOT want to get into an arguement but if the rig is offered both ways (most are) then I would think that it would be merely bringing it up to another legal standard. Sort of like putting a Vector II pilot chute into a Vector I; but somewhat different. Thoughts??? Jerry ________________________________ I think, you are right. Since most harness-containers are offered either way, I don't see where, the term 'alteration' would apply. If, I recall correctly, an alteration pertains to the opening or flight of a parachute. It's a chest strap and the job, done correctly, would not alter the opening or flight of a parachute. Chuck

_________________________________ Either way, it doesn't matter. The point is moot. Chuck

________________________________________ There's Lazbuddy, in the Panhandle, Tarzan in West Texas and Valentine (noted for it's Postmark) on the border. Chuck

On two or three occasions, I recognized my pack job. On all those occasions, another (local) rigger's signature was on the packing data card. I had a (one sided) discussion with him. I have 'little' things I do that I can recognise in my pack jobs... I'm not tellin'! Chuck

I've found, the biggest cause of dings in D-bag grommets, is from the grommets banging against the stop ring on bridles (old style). Now, dings are caused by the grommets hitting the connector links and ring at the bridle connection point on the canopy. Smoothing-off any burrs with very fine sandpaper is a good method. If, the dings are bad enough, try re-setting the grommets (as suggested) or, replace them. I'll replace the brass grommets with Stainless Steel. Pulling the stoe bands straight-up through the grommet and not pulling the band across the grommet will really add to a longer life span of the stoe bands. Chuck

Yup! I used to get my butt 'blistered', on occasion. Nothing serious, just enough to straighten me out. I was about 5 - 6 yrs. old and I had done something, can't remember what it was. Anyhow, I knew, I was gonna get a whuppin' so, I stuffed a National Geographic down the back of my Wranglers. I bent-over, to get my swats when my dad noticed the magizine in my jeans. He started laughing so hard, he just sent me to my room and no supper. Every time I see a copy of National Geographic, I remember that. Chuck

I'm quite sure there are a bunch of nutters nominated every year that we never get to hear about Seems to me though that lately the actual awarding of the peace prize has strayed a little from its intent. Last year there was a chick who planted some trees, this year a banker - just causes and worthy of recognition for sure, but how do they actually relate to peace? ___________________________________ Seems as though, the 'prize' doesn't mean what it once did. Like so many things. Chuck

Jenfly already posted a link about how the nominations work. There is no central committee, just a long, long list of individuals and institutions able to nominate. It seems that the idea is to be as open as possible. _________________________________ It seems as though, they have accomplished what they were wanting! Chuck

I believe just about anybody can nominate just about anyone else. Theoretically I should be able to nominate dropzone.com and/or any or all of our favorite dot.commies for a Nobel. Mohammed Yunus is the kind of prize winner I really like to see. The guy started his own bank, to make small loans to impoverished people (91% of his lenders are single women in Third World countries), so they can get crooked moneylenders off their backs and start up small businesses. Talk about saving the world one person at a time..... He also understands a big little secret that the big banks refuse to admit - that the poor, while they have no collateral, are still the most reliable people for paying off their loans. Well done, for a Nobel to the kind of person who deserves it ! _______________________________ You know, I can go along with you on Mr. Yunus but, to me, Mrs. Sheehan is a crazy woman. They really need to look into the nominating comittee. Maybe, clear house and start over! Chuck

Makes me wonder, about the nominating comittee. I really don't believe her protests are so much about her deceased son or U.S. troops any longer but, more about Cindy Sheehan. Chuck

You've had some very good in-put, here. If, I can toss-in my two-cents worth... I have found, that if you have grease or oil stains, pre-clean the spots (only) with Naphtha. To remove blood, COLD water is best for spot cleaning blood stains. Grass stains can be removed by spot cleaning with 'Simple Green'. If, the owner's manual came with your rig, look in it for some helpful hints on cleaning your rig. I've also found, (As previously mentioned), All Temperature Cheer (NO BLEACH... Please) and woolite work very good. Chuck

__________________________________ I'd have to agree, he looks like a paint. Some signs to look for in an appaloosa are; striated hooves, mottled skin and white around the eyes (like a human). Chuck

______________________________ That's a true story! I have no idea why, horses are like that. I've always kept my horses stalled for the night for the same reasons. Chuck

________________________________ Lyons, is good. He's another trainer, who's ideas I like. Personally, I really got into what Monty Roberts teaches. Although, I do have all of John Lyons' boks. Good to read at night and then get out there the next day and git after it! Parelli, might have good methods but, to me, he too much 'show'. Chuck

_____________________________________ Getcha one of those 'Nure spreaders. The horse poop, really make the grass grow. The neighbors may not like the smell when you water but, you'll have a beautiful lawn! Sure, but if he has the acreage to NOT need to stall them, I say let them wander... grass graze supplemented with grain/hay is better than just hay/grain, anyway... and the horses get a bit of exercise, too... Chuck __________________________________ Oh, yeah! That's the way to go. Let 'em be horses. As long as they have a good shelter, where they can get out of the weather. That's the best way. Here, where I live, you need about 5-acres per horse! Rain is kinda rare. Good grass country, about 2-acres per horse. Chuck

No treats! She was bein' a piss-head. Rather than riding her around the arena, Ground work her. You, stand in the middle of the arena and make her trot in circles around the arena. Take a longe line and hold one end and toss the other end toward her butt to get her going. Shorten-up the longe line in your hand so you have about 3-4ft. of line and twirl it over your head like a lariat, toward her butt to keep her moving. Kiss to her so she knows to keep going. Get her turned around and work her the other way for 5-times. She will learn, if she screws-up, she's going to have to work. She'll get the idea. By giving her a treat, she thinks that every time she tosses you on the ground, she gets a cookie. After trotting her in circles tell her to whoa and be sure, when she stops, she faces you. If, she does it right, give her a quick rub on the head. If, she doesn't, get her moving around the arena. When she does it right, and each time she whoas, give her a rub and tell her she did good. She'll equate that wiith a good thing. I don't think, she knows you well enough. Before you ride her again, go through this routine. With her saddle on. After a few times, get her to whoa and give her a rub and get on her back and work her around the arens. To the left and to the right. You have to work both sides of her brain. Whatever you do on the left... do the same on the right. Make sense? Good luck. You guys will be all-right. You may have to delay the trail ride for awhile but, she'll know you better. Chuck

What a cool story! You might check-out Western Horseman magazine. There are some good tips on working and training horses. Sounds like you are on your way!. All the best to you and let us know, from time to time how it's going. This has really been an enjoyable thread... glad you started it! I learned some things too. Chuck

_____________________________________ Getcha one of those 'Nure spreaders. The horse poop, really make the grass grow. The neighbors may not like the smell when you water but, you'll have a beautiful lawn! Chuck

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