tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18863393623594896272024-03-21T18:55:54.499-04:00Peggy's PonderingsPonderings about the law including estate planning - especially pet trusts, special needs, elder law, blended families and unmarried couples; dogs, cats and horses; endurance riding; social media; appreciation marketing; the law of attraction and assorted musings.Peggy Hoythttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014507761848596130noreply@blogger.comBlogger283125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886339362359489627.post-60987036037084281752014-07-03T11:30:00.002-04:002014-07-03T11:30:54.701-04:00Loving Without a License - Now available on Kindle at Amazon.comYipee! My book, Loving Without a License is now available on Kindle at Amazon.com. The hard copy retails for $19.95 and the Kindle version for $3.99. Get your copy today!<br />
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Loving Without a License addresses estate planning concerns for unmarried couples and same sex partners. The laws in the United States are changing every day! If you are in an unmarried relationship or contemplating marriage in a state that recognizes same sex marriage, be sure to get all the facts! <br />
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This job is the hardest one we've undertaken yet. I thought building fence and painting it was hard. This was very time-consuming, very physical work. We put in five 11 hours days! At the end of each day we were dog tired. Only enough energy to eat dinner, go to bed and get started again the next day! We actually stayed one day longer than planned because we couldn't get it all done! <br />
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In addition to the trees - digging the holes, maneuvering the trees into the holes, standing the trees up, washing in the dirt, and spreading the mulch, we also ended up installing two strands of hot wire on about 1,500 foot of fence and installing an irrigation system to make sure the trees won't die. <br />
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We are getting lots of help. Our neighbor kindly offered the use of his water. Another neighbor is in charge of turning the irrigation on and off and our nephew, Shane, installed the stakes to make sure the trees don't fall over. <br />
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Here's the results!<br />
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<br />Peggy Hoythttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014507761848596130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886339362359489627.post-85194646549039092722014-03-03T19:43:00.003-05:002014-03-03T19:43:29.640-05:00I BelieveSaw this tonight on FB and liked it enough to post it to my page.<br />
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Innocently, I took it off and set it on the corner of my placement. Then, I fell asleep on the couch and promptly forgot about it. Next morning when I was getting ready for work, I remembered my ring and went into the living room to retrieve it. Horrors! It was not where I left it - how could this possibly be? Now I'm in a panic searching frantically for my ring. Did I accidentally throw it in the trash? Did the dogs eat it? Did Joe find it and hide it to teach me a lesson? <br />
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First thing - call Joe and fess up just in case he hid it and will end this terror. Nope, he did not hide it but he did remember seeing it on my placement, even commenting to himself that it was odd I placed it there. Why didn't he say something at the time? Men! <br />
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Then, I dumped the trash out on the floor and piece by piece put it back into the garbage can. No luck. I looked in the garbage disposal, I looked in the stove, I tore my house apart - I looked everywhere! When Joe got home from work, he helped me look. We did find a few unexpected things - a dime, a dead lizard and tons of popcorn under my couch! <br />
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So, now I have to start praying. I did some research and knew there was a saint of lost things - maybe he could help? Apparently, here's what you say when you want to find something: <br />
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Novena to Saint Anthony to Find a Lost Article</h3>
St. Anthony, perfect imitator of Jesus, who received from God the
special power of restoring lost things, grant that I may find [<i>name the item</i>]
which has been lost. At least restore to me peace and tranquility of
mind, the loss of which has afflicted me even more than my material
loss. To this favor, I ask another of you: that I may always remain in
possession of the true good that is God. Let me rather lose all things
than lose God, my supreme good. Let me never suffer the loss of my
greatest treasure, eternal life with God. Amen.</blockquote>
Well, that was not exactly my prayer and I also included God and a few other angels in Heaven, soliciting everyone's help and not completely relying on St. Anthony and his good works. It is estimated that perhaps this prayer is offered up millions of times a day and I wasn't sure where I might be in line (since I'm not Catholic). <br />
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After riding yesterday, I decided to tackle the most disgusting of possible places - if one of my dogs ate it, hopefully it would be, well, you know where. So, I scooped and I scooped and I scooped. I used the tailgate of Joe's utility trailer as a sieve and I sprayed and I sprayed and I sprayed. No luck and yuk!<br />
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So, I decided to go back inside and do one room at a time until I found the darn thing! But first, I'll go through the trash one more time! What could it hurt? So, I got another trash bag and piece by piece I went through the trash again - still nothing. What possessed me to go through it a third time, I cannot tell you, but it was the charm! On the third time through, there was my beautiful ring stuck to a nasty old envelope. Hallelujah!!!! Thank you St. Anthony, God and all my angels - they all came through for me in a big way. I'm so grateful to have my ring back and even more grateful I didn't throw it out in the trash! <br />
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<br />Peggy Hoythttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014507761848596130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886339362359489627.post-22107964371097814942013-12-18T07:13:00.000-05:002013-12-18T07:13:24.568-05:00Holiday greetings for 2013!I'm one of those people that like to send a chatty annual newsletter. Last year I failed to get out my letter and card, so I'm making up for it this year. I thought for fun I would post my letter and my card to my blog so I could share with all my Facebook friends too! <br />
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Wishing you the happiest of holiday seasons (Merry Christmas!) and a safe and prosperous New Year! <br />
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SEASONS GREETINGS 2013! <br />
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We’ve missed you!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
missed our 2012 annual holiday letter – the first in a long time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I kept thinking I would get to it – first at
Thanksgiving, before the rush, then Christmas, then New Year’s, then
Valentine’s and eventually Spring – but it just never happened.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thanks to those of you we did hear from.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We loved getting your news.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, now there’s a lot to catch up on!</div>
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I suspect my dysfunction was primarily related to the loss
of my dad, John Hoyt, on April 15, 2012.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He had been ill for a long time but nothing prepares you for the reality
of losing a parent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We had a small
family funeral in April and then in October a larger memorial hosted by The
HSUS.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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We finally sold our Tennessee property and purchased a
gorgeous 21 acre farm prospect in Sperryville, Virginia – about ten minutes
from sister, Anne and her husband Dennis Williams.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our focus has completely shifted and now all
vacations are Virginia bound.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They
revolve mostly around fence and driveway building.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Next we plan to build a few barns, then a
garage apartment and ultimately, our forever dream home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ve set our sights on 2020 as a goal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, I’ll still be spending plenty of
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2013 also had its share of loss.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First, our funny dog Corkie, then old kitty
Bangle, then my beloved horse Sierra, then our cherished dog Kira and finally,
our feral kitty Shamu.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the process,
kitty Beijing relocated to friend Ellie’s house after she lost her loved
kitty.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our service puppies, first Sienna
and then Pete have both gone on to win the service dog lottery with fabulous
placements where they are fulfilling their respective destinies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So happy to have been a part of something so
wonderful, they are also missed daily.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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And, just as this goes to press, a piece of my soul decided
to join the others, wild Mustang, Tahoe went to heaven.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He had been plagued by seizures for a number
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In the wake of sadness comes joy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We adopted senior Corgi, Sassy from Sunshine
Corgi Rescue, then Anglo Arab, Heaven from Horse Protection Association of
Florida and then baby husky-labrador, Wolfie from Lost Dog Rescue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have thoroughly embraced dad’s philosophy
of, “Until there are none, adopt one.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We are looking forward to welcoming horse, Spirit sometime before
Christmas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then we are full. </div>
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Work continues to keep us both busy and satisfied.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cody is out of the Navy living in
Montana.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mom, Trudy Hoyt wed long time
friend, Ken McCulloch and as expected, returned to her home state of
Pennsylvania.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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We hope you’ll reach out if you plan to be out our way in
Florida or traveling to Virginia during one of our excursions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Otherwise, we’ll hope to see you on
Facebook!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Best wishes for a great New Year!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With lots of love and gratitude,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Peggy and Joe </span></div>
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Peggy Hoythttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014507761848596130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886339362359489627.post-25841939043950478172013-10-21T07:38:00.001-04:002013-10-21T07:38:09.191-04:0010 reasons your teenage daughter should own a horseI came across this article recently and felt like it really captured all the great reasons why young girls should own a horse - if they want one. I was born asking for a horse. I started taking lessons at age 5 and finally convinced my father to get me a horse at age 10. I can't imagine my life without horses - I have three, Reno, Tahoe and Heaven. I would have many more if my husband would let me. <br />
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<a href="http://hannahebroaddus.com/10-reasons-your-teenage-daughter-should-own-a-horse/">10 reasons your teenage daughter should own a horse</a>Peggy Hoythttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014507761848596130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886339362359489627.post-8469185517732579902013-08-16T06:49:00.001-04:002013-08-16T06:49:44.077-04:00The Law Offices of Hoyt & Bryan, LLC Forms Strategic Partnership with Top-Rated Website Mediation.com - Press Release - Digital JournalWe recently became affiliated with <a href="http://mediation.com/">Mediation.com</a> to promote the use of mediation to resolve disputes instead of litigation. The areas of elder law, estate administration, family business and pet related disputes are best solved by mediation where there is a chance of preserving the relationship between the parties. Litigation can be costly, consume years of your life and rarely ends up where the parties can be reconciled. <br />
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In addition, <a href="http://mediation.com/">Mediation.com</a> offers a blog content service. Even though I create a lot of content on my own, I thought it might be nice to get some help. Look for future blog articles and information about how you can protect yourself and your loved ones. <br />
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<a href="http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/1412424">The Law Offices of Hoyt & Bryan, LLC Forms Strategic Partnership with Top-Rated Website Mediation.com - Press Release - Digital Journal</a>Peggy Hoythttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014507761848596130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886339362359489627.post-82596018735410141252013-08-02T07:51:00.003-04:002013-08-02T07:51:54.777-04:00Wolfsbane - Plant or Puppy? The most amazing thing happened yesterday! You might remember I mentioned I tried to adopt a puppy - Curry (one of the spice pups) from a rescue while I was recently visiting in Virginia. She is a husky/Labrador mix and something about her picture just said, "pick me!" So I tried, but it wasn't meant to be. <br />
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Not one to give up too easily I continued to correspond with the rescue group. I offered to adopt the mother - Jupiter, but she was already adopted too! Her story sounds like a sad one - she spent most of her life chained to a porch. Then she had this litter of puppies and the owner decided to give up the mother and the puppies. Only, she didn't turn over all the puppies - she kept three now known as Pepper, Coriander and Wolfsbane. <br />
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I had been corresponding with the rescue via my gmail account - one I don't check very often. Well, I just happened to check it the other day and there it was! An email asking whether I would be interested in any of these three new puppies? OMG! Interested, I went crazy. So, you can probably guess from the title of this post, which puppy I chose - Wolfsbane! Not sure I love the name but we can work on that after we meet. <br />
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To me, he is just the cutest. Oddly, I wanted a female puppy but after hosting Pete this last week, I was really feeling like a little boy puppy would be okay. I know, there are puppies everywhere! And believe me I've been looking diligently with the help from a few of my friends (Pam Fore, Lisa Dietrich, Kathleen Flammia, Gayle King and a few more). But, I really felt like I had a weird connection to this litter and now it is actually going to happen. <br />
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So here's the plan - I fly to Baltimore, MD on Friday (next), pick up the puppy on Saturday morning and fly home on Sunday! Guess who will be coming to work with me on Monday??? <br />
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<br />Peggy Hoythttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014507761848596130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886339362359489627.post-51457736827127386372013-07-20T08:02:00.004-04:002013-07-20T08:02:54.569-04:00My summer vacation 2013<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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Since I haven't posted to this site since May, you may have thought I wasn't doing anything. I was - burying a few more pets, working hard and riding. Finally July arrived, along with my working summer vacation. </div>
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<span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">Friday
July 5:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>up at 3:30 a.m. to get on the road
just after 4:15 a.m.. We let fawn and Tobie out but gratefully didn't have to worry
about getting everyone else fed and taken care of. Stacy (our pet sitter) was expected to arrive
in a couple of hours.</span></div>
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uneventful. As expected the traffic was light. The only accident was on
southbound I-95. We stopped about every other rest stop to stretch our legs and
let Sassy and Leiden out for a sniff and a pee. I found a helpful iPhone app
that was able to tell us when a stop was coming up so we really didn't have to
guess. I will report that South Carolina is pretty lax on the stops, instead
forcing you off at an exit to patronize a local business and their facilities. </span></div>
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<span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">About half
way we started musing about the possibility of places we could stop to spend
the night if we were so inclined on future trips. We've just about decided that
a fifteen hour drive in one swoop is more than we are willing to do. But, we
are usually traveling with one or more dogs so we need a pet friendly place.
Joe, is very particular about where we stay and is not excited about a roadside
dive on the side of I-95. Unfortunately, bed as breakfasts that take dogs and
are right where you want them to be are few and far between. </span></div>
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<span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">We
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cocktail, dinner and a comfortable bed. Thank you for the safe arrival. </span></div>
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<span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">Saturday
July 6: we were oddly up very early, partly because the sun comes up right through
the windows facing our bed. Partly because we are way too used to getting up
early every single day. </span></div>
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fixed a great country breakfast and we were off to the barn. She rode Takota
and I rode Romeo for the first time. I've resisted riding him for a few years
because he is taller than I am interested in, about 16.3. Sierra was always
plenty big for me and my favorite mount was Spirit, a comfortable 14.3. But now
that Sierra is gone, I thought I'd give Romeo a try. He was surprisingly good
and extremely comfortable. He felt familiar even, with his broad chest, barrel
belly and big stride. We had a very nice ride minus the scary runaway Mylar
balloons that were hung up in some bushes. </span></div>
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of the day was spent relaxing , watching movies and hanging out with Anne and
Dennis. A very nice day overall. We are happy to be here in our future
community. </span></div>
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<span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">Mom
arrived late afternoon and we had a lovely evening enjoying each others
company. She spent the previous night with Karen on her way down from <a href="http://www.huntingdon.net/" target="_blank">Huntingdon, PA</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We had the chance to go to
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July 7: today is work day. We got to the property about 9 am, later than we
wanted but still plenty of time for us to get the entire 800 feet of our fence
painted. We were also pleased to see that our farmer was good for his word and
had cleared the tree line along the road. It still needs to be smoothed and
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an asphalt based stain that was very very messy. Joe ruined his boots, socks,
shorts and tee shirt. All but the boots went into the trash. Fortunately, I fared better and get to keep my clothes. A little worse for the wear, but
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very surprised what we were able to get done. We had planned on two days but
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skin with diesel fuel can't be good on a regular basis either. </span></div>
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<span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">Monday
July 8:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>today is Joe's birthday. We don't
have a lot planned because we are now a day ahead of schedule. Still we went to
the property to do some fence maintenance, catch up with our farmer and chat
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venture into <a href="http://www.visitculpeperva.com/" target="_blank">Culpeper</a> for lunch at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Frost-Cafe/115973601766157" target="_blank">Frost Cafe</a> and a visit to <a href="http://www.martinsfoods.com/index_uk.html?CFID=96252467&CFTOKEN=16702957&jsessionid=84302ba7d7cc5ee999a1105a1f6d1f6a1f1d" target="_blank">Martin's Grocery</a>.
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<span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">We got
back to Hazel River Farm early enough that I thought I would take my new
favorite mount, Romeo for a little trail ride. He had been so good on our
previous ride that I didn't expect any trouble. I was wrong. Not sure what was
bothering him but we headed out just fine until we crossed the creek onto a
neighbor's property where he promptly became a jerk and tried to rear to get me
off. Not sure if it was the bugs, they were really bad, or the fact that he was
alone. I am not brave enough to fight with a 1200 pound horse I don't know very
well when we are off his home property and in an area where I am not easily
visible to anyone who might be concerned about me. I got off, walked him for a
while, then got back on. Same result, a temper tantrum. He was quiet while I
was leading him but every time I got back on he pitched a fit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I tried twice to get back on before I gave up
and walked him,home - straight to the round pen where I gave him the
opportunity to reconsider his position. I was able to get back on and end on a
good note. He may no longer be my first choice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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do like that is on loan to a friend as a companion horse. </span></div>
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for a long time. That and some pie and he had a very happy birthday. </span></div>
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<span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">Tuesday
July 9:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>this was the day we planned to
ride the motorcycle. We hauled it all the way up here so we were hoping for at
least one day to ride. It was overcast as we started out. It could possibly
rain us out. Joe is not crazy about riding in the rain but we decided to take
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<span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">First
point of interest was the road up to <a href="http://www.hikingupward.com/snp/oldrag/" target="_blank">Old Rag</a>, a local mountain and tourist
destination located within the S<a href="http://www.nps.gov/shen/index.htm" target="_blank">henandoah National Park</a> system. We didn't
realize you couldn't drive to the top so we made it to the lower parking lot
and turned around. It was a beautiful drive out that way. I had actually been
on the same road at least once before when I was looking at property. </span></div>
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way back to 231 to head toward <a href="http://www.madison-va.com/" target="_blank">Madison</a> we had the pleasure of seeing a pretty
good sized bear. This is the first we've seen up here although the locals tell
us they see them all the time. He was taking a walk down a driveway but high
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happy they had chipped beef gravy, one of his favorites. Then a quick stop at
the local chamber of commerce and visitor center to get a map of the county and
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toward <a href="http://www.gravesmountain.com/" target="_blank">Graves Mountain</a> and <a href="http://www.virginia.org/cities/Syria/" target="_blank">Syria</a>, two places we have never been. We took route
600 for what seemed like a long way continuously climbing while the road became
more narrow, almost like we were on someone's driveway. Joe was getting
aggravated because he knew I didn't have a clue where we were or where the road
was going to end up. Just as he threatened to turn around we had the decision
made for us. We had reached the end of the road and we were at what we believe
was the white canyon portion of the <a href="http://www.nps.gov/shen/index.htm" target="_blank">National Park</a>. </span></div>
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back down the mountain coasting most of the way until we came to <a href="http://www.virginia.org/Cities/Etlan/" target="_blank">Etlan</a> road
where we turned left to head back in the direction of <a href="http://sperryville.com/" target="_blank">Sperryville</a>. What a
gorgeous drive through there. Virginia has had a lot of rain and everything is
very very green and lush. We did pass the ducard winery, an adventure for
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was still in exploration mode I had Joe make a right into Hawlin, knowing it
would drop us off on 522. We planned to go all the way back into <a href="http://sperryville.com/" target="_blank">Sperryville</a> to
speak to the postmaster about getting an address. This was to no avail because
apparently the post office doesn't assign addresses, counties do. Something to
work on tomorrow while Joe is digging our driveway. </span></div>
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the afternoon making two kinds of lasagna - meat and veggie - for our evening
guests. I finished in enough time to join Anne and friends at her aquatics
class. Nice group of people, all ladies except for one - Anne's across the
street neighbor, roger. Anne gives a nice workout.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The pool was beautiful and the weather
perfect, if not a little humid. There was lots of joking and storytelling
during our one hour class. Clearly all these people enjoy each other's company.
This area has some of the nicest people. One lady actually invited me to stay
with her if I tire of the hospitality offered by my sister. </span></div>
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all had a good time, plenty to eat and to drink. No one died from my cooking. </span></div>
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July 10:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>up early to get to the property
to meet the rental company delivering our bobcat. We passed Elizabeth Fox
walking her dogs, gus and remy, on the way in and I decided to join her despite
the drizzling rain. Well it soon became more than a drizzle but we were not
deterred. We got in a least a couple of miles. Joe did come to rescue us at one
point but the damage was done and we were almost back to Elizabeth's. She
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get started without me. No biggie since he isn't going to let me drive the
bobcat anyway. My job is to finish putting two screws in each board because the
nails we used didn't hold very well and the boards are pulling away from the
posts in some places.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If I get done in
time then I can get out that horrible asphalt stain and touch up the screw
holes and some places we missed. Yippee!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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great job grading the drive even though he said the bobcat was pretty beat up
and vey loose. Nice to have a husband with so many talents. Our stone was
expected at 2 pm. By 2:20 I decided to head to the Boston general store because
we were starving. I passed Forrest Freeman with our load of stone on my way
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nice conversation with Sashi, the store's proprietor who was also kind enough
to make me a from scratch tuna salad sandwich. She took pity on me because she
is also a vegetarian. Turns out she knows my nephew Shane. Says she gives him a
hard time. Her sister is educated as a physical therapist but is not licensed
in Virginia. Looks like we might be getting to know her better. I have some
ideas I want to share with her about increasing customer traffic to the store.
They have a perfect location but not a lot of imagination about what could be
done with the store. Not trying to butt in but I can't resist a marketing
opportunity... If the only cleaned the place up a bit, added some checked table
cloths and brought in some local canned and baked goods, well...that's what I
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<span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">The
driveway looks great. This is just the entrance and 75 feet. In October, our
goal. Is to build and paint another 500 feet of driveway fence in preparation
for planting our trees in the spring 2014. Everything we are trying to
accomplish right now has to be done in the three weeks a year we are coming up
here. </span></div>
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<span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">One thing
we did learn while here is we cannot get a physical street address until we
have a residential structure on the property. In addition, a lot of people
around here have private lane signs. Nor sure what you have to do to get one of
those, either. </span></div>
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the current plan:</span></div>
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<span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">October
2013:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>install 500 feet of driveway
fence. Add additional driveway footage with gravel. Employ stone mason to build
authentic Virginia stone fence/entrance feature.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Get estimates from builders on constructing
the shells for our horse barn and equipment barn. Also get estimate on shell
for four car garage with apartment. Compare and determine what, if anything, we
can start building in 2014. We are hoping to pay for improvements as we go for
as long as we can without using up all of our savings. </span></div>
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<span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">April
2014:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>paint driveway fence. Install red
sugar maples across the street side of the property. Install oak trees down the
driveway. Figure out how to keep them watered until they take root and can
survive. One idea is to employ nephew Shane to put a water container on his
truck and go out a few times a week. He loves living plants and will probably
be our best choice. Alternative is it install our well and electric an run
irrigation. - sounds complicated. </span></div>
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<span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">Back in
Florida, we are trying to start a bunch of oak trees in pots for future
transplantation. My goal is to bring 100 trees with us. We've got 17 started
and as long as they do well, this might be a plan. There are some doubting
Thomas' who do not think this is possible - Caren Stauffer. </span></div>
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<span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">July
2014: since it can be very hot and humid here in summer it is harder to come up
with outside projects. We may have to reserve July as fence painting time. Get
estimates on installing well and electric. Get estimate on digging a pond. We
met a man this trip who can help. Not sure if our property is suited for a
pond. We have a running creek at the back. We also have a spot that looks great
for a pond.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will see because I would
love to have a pond. </span></div>
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<span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">October 2014:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>construct barn shells. I'm pretty sure we
won't be building our garage apartment until April 2016 but I did promise joe
we would compare the prices. </span></div>
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<span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">All of
2015:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>work on building and painting
pasture fences. If horse barn shell is built, begin finish work like installing
siding, windows, stalls, wash rack, driveway, etc. we could probably start
camping out there if we were really serious. Might be fun bathing on the wash
rack. Lol. </span></div>
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<span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">Right now
our property is inhabited by 15 black angus cows. Although we love the ag
exemption, we don't love cow poop. We are hoping to convince our farmer to grow
hay at some point in the future. This trip I managed to step in poop up to my
ankles, not once but twice. Brilliant!</span></div>
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<span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">All of
2016 and 2017: build and finish garage and apartment. My future office is also
in this structure so I guess technically, once this is done, joe could relocate
and I could begin working remotely. Hoyt & Bryan is working with Nora
Bergman, a professional development coach to help us make that transition as
smoothly as possible. </span></div>
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<span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">I have
also been working with a home designer, mary Tracy, who is a friend of a
friend. She helped us design our Tennessee barn with living quarters before we
scrapped the whole Tennessee idea and sold our property.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She is currently helping us with our Virginia
designs so that the barn, garage and house are all coordinated. I have spent a
ton of time on pinterest gathering thousands of ideas. Mary says at some point
I am going to have to choose and limit some of my choices. Why?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Haha. </span></div>
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<span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">I am
currently leaning toward a home design that in addition to having a wrap around
porch had gazebos on all four corners. It is so cool looking. Joe thinks this
is crazy, one is sufficient. We will see who prevails. May depend on cost,
ultimately. But, you only build your dream house once. I really want what I
want. He has lots if good ideas too. We plan to have a finished basement that
will incorporate a bar with all the trimmings such as a pool table, darts, and
pin ball machine but also a media room, safe room and wine cellar. </span></div>
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<span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">I found
some cool designs for saddle bar stools that joe can make. All are made with
western saddles but since this is fox hunting country where most people ride
English, there may have to be some design modifications, or at least one of
each.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also some great ideas for things
made out of horse shoes. Check back at </span><u><a href="http://www.horseshoestuff.com/"><span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">www.horseshoestuff.com</span></a></u><span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";"> if you want to check out some
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<span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">Made the
mistake of looking at petfinder tonight only to find a husky/lab puppy
available for adoption in Arlington, va, just a short two hour drive from
sperryville. Only way to contact the rescue was by email and voice message.
Hopefully they will call. </span></div>
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<span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">Thursday
July 11:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>nothing really left to do today
so we headed off in the direction of the town of luray and home to luray
caverns. Decided to eat at uncle bucks diner. Pretty typical diner food but i
was excited they had fried green tomatoes on the menu. Not what i expected.
They dip and fry them in pancake batter which explains why they were way too
sweet. </span></div>
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<span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">We have
puppies on the brain so we took the long way back to sperryville through front
royal and stopped at their local humane society. Just as we pulled into the
parking lot the phone rang and it was the lost dog rescue that has
"our" puppy. Oddly, they were not going to be able to show her to us
because the puppies are "only available for viewing" at events like a
petsmart hang out on the sidewalk deal. And, besides they had already promised
a few other people they could see her and that wouldn't be fair. To whom?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The puppy who needs a home?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We were willing to drive over and pick her up
that day. Oh well, we chalked it up to a message from the universe that she's
not really "our" puppy. We wish her well and hope she gets a great
home. </span></div>
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<span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">Later
that day while I was watching some tv, the phone rang and it was another lady
from the rescue. A sign, an omen?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She
didn't even know about the earlier conversation. At any rate, I had a really
nice chat with her but with the same end result. We were not going to be able
to see the puppy before Saturday, when we were going to already be back in
Florida. </span></div>
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<span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">We went
back to the property for one last farewell and to make sure our driveway was
still there. It was. The bobcat was gone which means it has either been stolen
or properly picked up. </span></div>
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<span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">Friend,
tinker came for dinner. A nice time but we made it an early evening as we plan
to leave before 530 am. We would like to be home by dark. </span></div>
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<span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">Friday July
12:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>best laid plans... Dennis woke us up
just after. 4 am and instead of getting right up we lay there for "just a
minute" that turned into more than an hour. </span></div>
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<span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">So we
didn't actually get on the road until almost 630 am, a full hour behind our
intended schedule. There was a terrible rain storm last night with reports of
up to seven inches of rain. Anne and Dennis's driveway washed out in several
places. Every creek and river was full to its upper banks and overflowing in
many places. We have had rain off and on all day down I-95. Traffic isn't too
bad though. </span></div>
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<span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">One small
scare in Santee, SC when we stopped to get gas and the truck wouldn't start.
Crap!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We really don't want to spend the
night on the road. Joe made an emergency call to our mechanic, Jay at Superior
Auto. He wasn't sure exactly what it was but while they were talking it
occurred to joe this had also happened to his f-250 after he visited the
valvoline store in Oviedo and they failed to snap the cover on the air filter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sure thing, same problem, again. Joe put the
cover on properly and the truck finally started. Now we are afraid to turn it
off until we get home. As a result we are taking turns at the rest areas
guarding the truck. </span></div>
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<span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">I sent a
note to the lost dog rescue people to let them know if "our" pup
doesn't get adopted this weekend, I'll fly up and get her. That's how much she
feels like our dog. I want a husky something and joe wants a lab something, so
perfect combo. She looks like a German shepherd. Her mother looks like a wolf.
Frankly, I would take her too. </span></div>
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<span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">I'm
looking forward to getting home. I miss the crew we left there. Reno, Tahoe and
heaven. Fawn and Tobie. Shamu and black jack. Shamu has been in the sick bay on
the pool porch. I'm sure she's ready to go back to her wild ways. </span></div>
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<span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">I hope to
spend Saturday hanging out with heaven gaining her trust and getting her to
load on the trailer. Watched a few good YouTube videos so I have some ideas.
Most of them involve patience. A skill I can definitely use. Wish me luck or
I'll be riding from home again on Sunday. Wonder how long my friends will humor
me before they just get bored and ride off somewhere else? </span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: #0400; mso-bidi-language: X-NONE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: #0400;"></span></div>
Peggy Hoythttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014507761848596130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886339362359489627.post-15282740154484995352013-05-16T07:57:00.003-04:002013-05-16T07:57:46.963-04:00The Oregon coast in less than 48 hoursKathleen Flammia and I recently attempted the near impossible - to see, explore and experience the Oregon coast in a limited time frame. In our case, we had just about 48 hours. <br />
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We arrived at the Portland airport late Wednesday afternoon. Hertz "upgraded" our reserved choice to a "mom mobile" - a minivan. Rather than argue we accepted the substitution expecting that ultimately it would just become an interesting part of our story and journey. At least we would have plenty of room for all of our stuff. <br />
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Since our stomach clocks were off by virtue of our three hour time change, our first order of business was to locate somewhere for "lunch". Not having a clue where to go, we took our chances at a nearby exit off route 26. We fortuitously discovered Rock Creek Tavern, a quaint restaurant and bar that met our needs perfectly. We enjoyed hard cider, spinach and artichoke dialing with an assortment of hummus, olives and pickled veggies.<br />
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We arrived at Arch Cape Inn near Cannon Beach about 6 pm. I had chosen this destination from an Internet search and we were not disappointed. We were warmly welcomed by Cynthia, our hostess and innkeeper. We were introduced to fellow travelers checking in the same time - a couple whose company we came to enjoy. We were shown to our very clean and comfortable accommodations. Since we had missed the inn's happy hour, we were promptly offered a bottle of locally grown merlot. Thank you Cynthia.<br />
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We ventured into Cannon Beach for a look around and to get our coastal bearings. We decided on the Wayfarer for dinner. What a great choice. Our waiter was attentive,adorable and entertaining. He used the orders of our neighboring table to introduce us to select menu items as they were delivered. Charming idea and a good sales pitch because we ended up with eyes larger than our stomachs. We ordered drinks, good local wines - a reisling and pinot noir, along with garlic French fries, pea tendrils with scallops and a shared entree, local Rex sole encrusted with local grown nuts and assorted vegetables. Way more food than we could possibly ever eat. The leftovers went back to the inn for the innkeeper's pets.<br />
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Breakfast was awesome. It started with broiled cinnamon grapefruit, fresh orange juice and coffee. Next was an egg and zucchini frittata (for non-vegetarians, a slice of ham) was also included) This was followed by a gluten free biscuit with fruit purée and Greek yogurt. We were stuffed and happy. <br />
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Then we were on the road, an unhurried journey down the coast with no itinerary except to arrive at Heceta Head Lighthouse B&B, our destination for the evening. <br />
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We pulled over frequently just to experience the gorgeous views. We tried to follow a scenic cape route and got the opportunity to see several beautiful and historic lighthouses. There are supposedly 16 of them on the oregon coast.<br />
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We stopped in Depoe Bay, known for its whales. We saw none but had an opportunity to buy a few baubles at a local gift shop.<br />
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We also made a visit to the Tillamook Cheese Factory. This was fun and if you've never had squeaky cheese curds, then you are truly missing something. </div>
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One desired destination was Mo's in Newport. Mo's is famous for its clam chowder and it did not disappoint. We had clam chowder, rich and buttery along with shrimp salad and grilled shrimp. Kathleen could not resist their brownie sundae desert. We met a couple of Newport dogs including Jake, a beautiful, if not chubby, Golden Retriever. <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB7JuqH02kqOzfDMwIt0NWgjVleUrCXrOea0GYTkbXGUBV9babACKp0np1dijUhVyw72RMTPERi9hyphenhyphen1_6CWuBTf2RRLx38I8SQ4Lr-6jDhRw0ifyMrmDvkZTtGaFGFOTmPD9pOljcnwog/s1600/2013-05-09+16.18.40.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB7JuqH02kqOzfDMwIt0NWgjVleUrCXrOea0GYTkbXGUBV9babACKp0np1dijUhVyw72RMTPERi9hyphenhyphen1_6CWuBTf2RRLx38I8SQ4Lr-6jDhRw0ifyMrmDvkZTtGaFGFOTmPD9pOljcnwog/s200/2013-05-09+16.18.40.jpg" width="200" /></a>Ultimately we arrived at Heceta Head Lighthouse, just south of Yachats, but north of Florence and very near the Sea Lion Cave, tourist attraction. We were a little confused initially because we never received the promised "secret directions" that were supposed to accompany our reservation confirmation. We could see the lighthouse from the public park but couldn't figure out how to get there except possibly via an entrance marked "private drive.". Kathleen, a good law abiding citizen was concerned for our safety but we took our chances and were relieved to discover it was in fact the right choice. <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibPlg9JXEi6flRCTmVLkkpZVTH8l83vH5nZoGxAZ5jkejXGuIXSQVZ5Xp5WFO-7wv6I91Q6AUtJiw6Y2prBjqfGiKk8AWYMupbv2_ziH1GgPyDe3YpFlfToQ-m8Oe38qDSV14dNOWp4G8/s1600/2013-05-10+10.24.26.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibPlg9JXEi6flRCTmVLkkpZVTH8l83vH5nZoGxAZ5jkejXGuIXSQVZ5Xp5WFO-7wv6I91Q6AUtJiw6Y2prBjqfGiKk8AWYMupbv2_ziH1GgPyDe3YpFlfToQ-m8Oe38qDSV14dNOWp4G8/s200/2013-05-10+10.24.26.jpg" width="149" /></a>There was no one around upon our arrival, just a note on the door advising how to access the key and find our assigned room. Fortunately we stopped in Yachats for wine and we enjoyed a restful interlude on the front porch watching g the waves break on the rocky cliffs below. Eventually we met Christine, our hostess, who recommended a trip into Florence for dinner. We determined not to eat again at Mo's but to venture out and try another venue. We decided on Kelly's Cantina because it had a nice riverfront view. The food was edible but nothing to write home about. Kathleen had a nice salad and lobster. I had roasted red pepper soup and abet and goat cheese salad. <br />
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The lighthouse is rumored to be inhabited by a ghost named Rue. We didn't meet her personally but did hear that she had been active on our day of arrival. That might explain the voices and music we heard when we were still the only guests on the premises. <br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8RUeZFEcW6kK7XBL5-T5ZPHu43l5I7gKyYhid6OoY2zs978CnmoR7oI5r3ghyqRMAnj7wY-a5Z18EOJAcMxhamzqn2pRqGVqNQiOTab4Gck5jtEdUxyYSiuLypNow5ntx5syHbQQiNLo/s1600/2013-05-10+10.23.59.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8RUeZFEcW6kK7XBL5-T5ZPHu43l5I7gKyYhid6OoY2zs978CnmoR7oI5r3ghyqRMAnj7wY-a5Z18EOJAcMxhamzqn2pRqGVqNQiOTab4Gck5jtEdUxyYSiuLypNow5ntx5syHbQQiNLo/s320/2013-05-10+10.23.59.jpg" width="320" /></a> Breakfast at the lighthouse is definitely the high point. It is seven incredible courses, starting with fresh fruit and yogurt along with orange bread. Next was a to die for dungeness crab cake. This was followed by a fruit frappe as a palate cleanser. The main course was an egg frittata with fresh vegetables and a side of local sausage (none for me). Then as a final note there was cheese blintzes, fresh pear and blue cheese. Can you say full? And very satisfied. We both bought their signature cookbook so we can share these recipes with friends and family. <br />
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We did manage to trudge up the hill to the lighthouse, now under restoration, so closed to visitors. We met a nice volunteer who told us about the area and how he and his wife are maximizing their retirement through volunteer activities at state parks (see www.volunteer.gov). <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJvTvsVGHq7Neh1xfI85NB5NnLX2Ilzh9Arzn9CQwD4YdXoQvjpOXPgfmmMdsuLNTCaoZChMFGa1g0gABVlCQhThZSGr5nm5FRuNtPKvx4091GwqOMt8kkyihJFoT8tv7dO-4G_mNW4T0/s1600/2013-05-10+10.26.32.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJvTvsVGHq7Neh1xfI85NB5NnLX2Ilzh9Arzn9CQwD4YdXoQvjpOXPgfmmMdsuLNTCaoZChMFGa1g0gABVlCQhThZSGr5nm5FRuNtPKvx4091GwqOMt8kkyihJFoT8tv7dO-4G_mNW4T0/s200/2013-05-10+10.26.32.jpg" width="149" /></a>We couldn't decide whether to go to the sea lion caves on our way out of town and succumb to the tourist trap temptation. I prevailed so that at least we would stop and inquire whether there were any sea lions in residence. We met a couple outside who showed us a passing whale mother and her calf (a real highlight of our trip). We also saw some free swimming seals so decided to pass on the paid version of the caves. <br />
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From Florence we headed east toward Eugene. What a beautiful drive. We planned to wind our way back to Portland via the Oregon wine country know for its award winning pinot noir grapes and resulting wines. Kathleen identified the Benton Lane winery, a family owned, award winning winery offering free shipping (a bonus) through the end of May. We tested all of their labels and ultimately purchased an entire case (with Kathleen purchasing the lion's share). We even got lucky enough to meet the owner, Steve, and have our picture taken. <br />
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As if we hadn't already eaten enough, we were ready for a late lunch by the time we got to Salem. We settled on Mexican at Hacienda Real. We enjoyed it while we there but Kathleen ended up paying for our decision later with a serious stomach ache. <br />
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We ended our whirlwind tour with cocktails at Tasty & Alder and a social get together with Cryonics friends at Gruen. Whew, after getting desperately lost in downtown Portland we finally arrived at our destination for the balance of the trip, Aloft at Cascades Station. Peggy Hoythttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014507761848596130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886339362359489627.post-13776640463442833072013-04-15T07:20:00.002-04:002013-04-15T07:20:59.923-04:00Spring Break 2013<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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people look forward to a spring vacation - a spring break. Some people go to
the beach. Others go skiing. Some enjoy a staycation and don't go anywhere,
enjoying the opportunity to relax at home. </span><br />
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however, choose working vacations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Joe
and I recently bought 21 unimproved acres in rural Virginia at the base of the
blue ridge mountains, near <a href="http://www.sperryville.com/" target="_blank">Sperryville</a>. We "exchanged" our Tennessee property for
something closer to family, albeit further from our current Florida home. The
opportunity with undeveloped property is you get to create your own vision of
what your dream property will look like. The downside is that someone has to do
the work to construct that vision. In our case, that someone is us. Fortunately
my husband is a <a href="http://www.protechjoe.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">skilled craftsman</a> who can build just about anything.
Unfortunately, my husband is a <a href="http://www.protechjoe.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">skilled craftsman</a> who can build just about
anything. As a result, our spring break this year was spent constructing 800
feet of beautiful rolling three board fence. </span></div>
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attend the <a href="http://old-dominion-hounds.com/wp/events/point-to-point" target="_blank">Old Dominion Hunt Point to Point</a> Races at <a href="http://www.visitrappahannockva.com/element.php?eid=47" target="_blank">Ben Venue Farm</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you've never attended a Point to Point
event, you are definitely missing an exceptional experience. Its all about the
tailgating, the ladies' hats, the dogs, the people, and of course, the
horses.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has the atmosphere of a much
grander, horse race affair like The Derby but all the charm of a country fair.
The day was windy but sunny and we had a great time. It makes us happy to know
that someday we will be part of this welcoming and diverse community. </span></div>
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attended <a href="http://www.reynoldschurch.com/" target="_blank">The Reynolds Baptist Church</a> early service led by pastor Jon
Heddleston. This is the church that welcomed my father as a member in his last
months when my mothers church would not accommodate his membership request.
Pastor Jon is a loving Christian who embodies the warmth we should all extend
to each other. His church doesn't judge, just opens its arms to all who will
share in its message of hope and redemption. </span></div>
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McDaniel. Dina has served <a href="http://www.hsus.org/" target="_blank">The HSUS</a> for more than 43 years. I've known her since
I was 10 years old. She taught me how to operate <a href="http://www.hsus.org/" target="_blank">The HSUS</a> switchboard when I
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Anne, friend Sally and I enjoyed a lovely horseback ride later that afternoon.
Early spring in the Virginia countryside could not be more beautiful. I love
the daffodils, cherry blossoms and budding trees. The natural stone fences and
rolling hills with the mountains as a majestic backdrop complete the idyllic
picture. My favorite mount, Spirit, was living up to his name after a long
winter's rest. </span></div>
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arrived too soon and our fence building journey began with the early morning
delivery of our wood supplies. We are used to Florida terrain and not the
engineering<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>challenges of rolling hills
and rocky ground. We weren't sure what to expect. Turned out better than we hoped
and by midday all of our posts were laid out and marked for placement on
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the holes dug and 100 posts in their holes by noon. Very few rocks, mostly red
clay.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had the pleasure of raising the
4x6 posts while Joe had the "easy" job of digging the holes. Next
came the tamping and leveling of the posts so we will end up with a fence that
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contour of the land.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Post tops were
angled for a fished look.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A couple of
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suggestions. We want to be accepted by the farming locals so we wanted to make
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reason, I can't seem to figure out a proper system for calculating the number
of boards required to complete a project. I had myself convinced we were 33
boards short so part of Wednesday's efforts included finding a local source of
additional corral boards. This, because our original supplier doesn't stock
them at its culpeper location. Lowes had a similar issue. Odd as we are in the
middle of farm country where you'd think fence boards would be as popular and
plentiful as the cows that dot the countryside. We were finally winners with
two alternate sources, awarding our business to the R<a href="http://www.facebook.com/.../Rappahannock-Farmers-Cooperative/" target="_blank">appahannock Farmers Coop</a>.
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mechanical failure of our trusty air compressor. We are not new to fence
building having built the original and now replacement fence at our Florida
farmette. Our air compressor, necessary for the use of our air nailer, has
always been temperamental but operational. She required constant supervision
and had to be turned on and off between board cutting and nailing sequences so
as not to overload the generator. On Thursday, after aggravating us for most of
the afternoon, she took her last breath-just 20 boards short of finished.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here Lowes ended up victorious as we
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<span style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">Oh did I
mention our property is occupied by a herd of black angus cows?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are both overly curious and annoyingly
helpful daily adding their personal touch by rearranging the leveled placement
of our daily fence efforts and leaving us "fresh pies" to avoid
squashing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Without a doubt they made our
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Peggy Hoythttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014507761848596130noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886339362359489627.post-80149833619605639572013-04-02T07:36:00.000-04:002013-04-02T07:36:12.893-04:00Waiting on SassyI recently lost my beloved Corgi, Corkie. Not a very original name but her full registered name was Corkie's Twilight Star. She was born on Twilight Trail on September 18, 2001. This was coincidentally the exact same day that Leiden (Leiden's Misty Morning) was born. I only know because they are the only AKC registered dogs I have ever owned. One bought from a neighborhood breeder, one rescued.
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Corkie was always an absolute delight - funny little dog. She had the best personality. I read once that Corgis were the clowns of the dog world. Until you own one, you'll never really know what that means. She loved to play a game we call "dead armadillo" where she would roll on her back, all fours in the air and keep perfectly still. She would do this until we would laugh hysterically.
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She loved to play fetch. You could throw the ball for hours and she never got tired of the game. She loved when the older dogs would chase her. She would try and get them into a game of chase by running up, jumping on them, and then running away. Our dog Tiger would occasionally "drag" her around by her collar. She never seemed to mind.
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She also loved to ride on the four wheeler. I'd put her right up front, both feet on the gas tank, wind blowing in her face. She just loved it and anytime someone came over on a four wheeler or a golf cart, she was right there begging for a ride.
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In December 2012 she was diagnosed with Lymphoma. She died at home on February 25, 2013, and is buried in a special place in our yard. We plan to install a memorial tree in her honor.
The other day I was on Facebook and somehow ended up on the site for <a href="www.sunshinecorgirescue.org">Sunshine Corgi Rescue</a>. One of the dogs that came to my attention was a senior female, a tri color with a tail named Sassy! Joe and I always said we would love to have a tri color with a tail! How perfect is that? So, I made the application. Now I'm waiting through the reference interviews and tonight, a home visit. I'm glad Sunshine Corgis is doing their due diligence but waiting is hard. We were hoping to get her right away so we can start our new life together!
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Hoping all will work out soon! Peggy Hoythttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014507761848596130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886339362359489627.post-517184301813725282013-02-27T07:49:00.001-05:002013-02-27T07:55:05.946-05:00How to provide for pets in your will - A news story by Cynthia Smoot Fox Tampa BayThanks to Cynthia Smoot of Fox Tampa Bay for her great story on planning for your pets! Thanks to friends Don and Dana Ibold for sharing their story. Thank you to every pet owner who cares enough to plan for their pets. This story features me ( Peggy Hoyt) and my furry faced kid family. <br />
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If you haven't made plans for your pets, the time is now. It can be as simple or complex as you desire. Leave your pet to a trusted family member or friend. Create a pet trust to ensure your pets have care for the rest of their lives. Consider a perpetual care facility if you don't have trusted family or friends. There are lots of options. Our pets are like our children, they deserve to have a secure future. <br />
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Peggy Hoythttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014507761848596130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886339362359489627.post-77476189183158872792013-02-26T20:57:00.001-05:002013-02-26T20:57:53.887-05:00How to Have "The Talk" | Words to Use -- and Avoid | Caring.comThis is one of the hardest things to do with our aging parents - "have the talk" - whatever the topic. This is good advice. Let me know what you think. Peggy Hoyt <br />
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<a href="http://www.caring.com/articles/how-to-have-the-talk?utm_medium=email&utm_source=suggests&utm_content=20130226#.US1mFhgN2hc.blogger">How to Have "The Talk" | Words to Use -- and Avoid | Caring.com</a>Peggy Hoythttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014507761848596130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886339362359489627.post-23658658430542072312013-02-21T07:44:00.001-05:002013-02-21T07:44:03.852-05:00Just Released! The Pet Lover's Guide to Mediation by Peggy Hoyt<b>Just released and now available on Amazon in Kindle - The Pet Lover's Guide to Mediation written by Peggy Hoyt </b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">The Pet Lover’s Guide to Mediation is a first-of-its-kind glimpse
into the world of how mediation can successfully be used to resolve pet related
disputes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Disputes related to pets could
include pet custody (especially in a divorce or separation), landlord and
tenant issues, boarding, breeding or grooming contract disagreements, pet lemon
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they have legal issues that can’t be easily resolved, mediation may be the
answer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Pet Lover’s Guide to
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<iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=peggyspond-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=B00BI51QZE&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe>Peggy Hoythttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014507761848596130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886339362359489627.post-28834298076564112412013-02-19T07:11:00.001-05:002013-02-19T07:11:35.716-05:00The Kitty Who Walked 200 Miles Home: The Science Behind Your Cat's Inner Compass | TIME.comThe stories of animals who make it hundreds and sometimes even thousands of miles to reunite with their owners are miraculous. Here's another one. <br />
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<a href="http://science.time.com/2013/02/11/the-mystery-of-the-geolocating-cat/?xid=newsletter-weekly">The Kitty Who Walked 200 Miles Home: The Science Behind Your Cat's Inner Compass | TIME.com</a>Peggy Hoythttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014507761848596130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886339362359489627.post-87811636774610329882013-02-15T07:28:00.001-05:002013-02-15T07:28:54.326-05:00What a Tangled Web We Leave - WSJ.comThis lengthy and informative article has a lot of good suggestions for avoiding some of the problems that can be faced when a loved one dies. One of the newest and biggest problems is the inability to access online accounts for financial transactions if you don't know the usernames and passwords. <br />
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We recommend keeping an accessible list of all usernames and passwords so your loved ones can easily access your online financial information. In the soon to be released <a href="http://www.gratitudepartners.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Straight Talk! What to Do When Someone Dies</a>" authors Peggy Hoyt and Debbie Roser discuss a number of suggestions for making sure loved ones don't have to face the "morbid scavenger hunt" when someone dies. <br />
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I strongly disagree with one bit of advice found in this article. The author makes a number of suggestions for adding a spouse's name to individually owned property. This may or may not be good advice. There may be second or blended marriage reasons for not adding a spouse's name. There are asset protection issues to think about before adding another person's name to anything, not to mention possible gift tax, documentary stamp tax or other tax reasons to consider. Adding another person's name to an asset just to avoid probate is not a wise decision. Probate has been labeled as a "four letter word" when probate actually serves a valuable purpose - identifying assets, paying creditors and making proper distributions in accordance with a person's written instructions - their Last Will. Joint ownership can cause uncertainty and result in unintended beneficiaries if all of the possible ramifications are not explored. <br />
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Before taking any advice from an article or a well-meaning friend, consult with your trusted estate planning counsel. <br />
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<a href="http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB10001424127887323644904578272352355489198-lMyQjAxMTAzMDAwMjEwNDIyWj.html?mod=wsj_share_email&goback=.gde_1701677_member_210654403">What a Tangled Web We Leave - WSJ.com</a>Peggy Hoythttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014507761848596130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886339362359489627.post-24994129845536413752013-02-13T15:05:00.001-05:002013-02-13T15:06:42.453-05:00"Like a Library Burning" by Scott Farnsworth and Peggy Hoyt mentioned in Margaret May February 2013 Newsletter Margaret May has highlighted "Like a Library Burning - Saving and Sharing a Lifetime of Stories" by Scott Farnsworth and Peggy Hoyt in her February 2013 newsletter. Scott Farnsworth and I wrote this book as a means to focus on the importance of preserving family legacies - either in written form, in a voice recording, or with a video or other creative way. <br />
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My father, John A. Hoyt, always said he was going to write a book called, "Letters to My Children." As the oldest of his four daughters I, of course, assumed it would hold some interesting insights about me and our relationship. I was anxious for him to do get busy and write this very important book. Sadly, he never got around to writing the book but a few years before his death, my sister Julie Hoyt Dorman and I compiled a collection of letters, sermons and speeches he had written throughout his lifetime in a book entitled "I Live But Once."<br />
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Don't wait until it's too late to capture those precious memories that are gone forever when a loved one dies. Order your copy of "Like a Library Burning" today. You can order from Amazon.com or contact my office <a href="http://www.hoytbryan.com/" target="_blank">HoytBryan.com</a> for an autographed copy. <br />
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You can read Margaret May's newsletter here: <br />
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Before humans die, they write their last Will & Testmanet, give their home and all they have to those they leave behind. If, with my paws, I could do the same, this is what I'd ask...<br />
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To a poor and lonely stray I'd give:<br />
My happy home.<br />
My bowl & cozy bed, soft pillows and all my toys.<br />
The lap, which I loved so much.<br />
The hand that stroked my fur & the sweet voice which spoke my name.<br />
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I'd Will to the sad, scared shelter dog, the place I had in my human's loving heart, of which there seemed no bounds.<br />
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So, when I die, pleasae do not say, "I will never have a pet again, for the loss and pain is more than I can stand."<br />
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Instead, go find an unloved dog, one whose life has held nojoy or hope and give MY place to HIM.<br />
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This is the only thing I can give...<br />
The love I left behind.. <br />
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<br />Peggy Hoythttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014507761848596130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886339362359489627.post-42880139201172150732013-02-05T07:39:00.001-05:002013-02-05T07:39:45.170-05:00The AKC names the 10 Most Popular Dog Breeds for 2012 | TIME.comYou can read the article but here's the list:<br />
10. Dachshund<br />
9. Rottweiler<br />
8. Poodle<br />
7. Boxer<br />
6. Yorkshire Terrier<br />
5. English Bulldog<br />
4. Beagle<br />
3. Golden Retriever<br />
2. German Shepherd<br />
1. Labrador Retriever<br />
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I love them all, but my favorite breed of choice is Rescue! <br />
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<a href="http://newsfeed.time.com/2013/01/31/long-live-the-lab-the-akc-names-the-10-most-popular-dog-breeds-for-2012/?xid=newsletter-weekly">10. Dachshund | Long Live the Lab! The AKC names the 10 Most Popular Dog Breeds for 2012 | TIME.com</a><br />
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Peggy Hoythttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014507761848596130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886339362359489627.post-55651223533609359392013-01-28T09:15:00.001-05:002013-01-28T09:15:22.490-05:00Suffering is Equal to Pain for Animals – Do Animals Suffer | petMDThis may also be a first step in getting courts to more readily recognize the sentient nature of animals and help them to move away from a pure personal property definition. <br />
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<a href="http://www.petmd.com/blogs/fullyvetted/2013/jan/suffering-equal-to-pain-for-animals#.UQaHrmRIIh0.blogger">Suffering is Equal to Pain for Animals – Do Animals Suffer | petMD</a>Peggy Hoythttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014507761848596130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886339362359489627.post-5715415222392147792013-01-22T07:29:00.001-05:002013-01-22T07:29:11.068-05:00DSJ: Choosing a Pet Insurance PlanWant to know more about pet insurance? This article is a good place to start. I don't have any of my pet's on an insurance plan, including my horses. One friend discovered the value of insurance on her horse when it suffered a very serious colic. The insurance not only helped to pay for the cost of the veterinary care, it also provided funds for another horse.<br />
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<a href="http://www.ohmydogsupplies.com/email/pet_insurance.html">DSJ: Choosing a Pet Insurance Plan</a>Peggy Hoythttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014507761848596130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886339362359489627.post-13261919935868194012013-01-20T08:31:00.001-05:002013-01-20T08:31:40.047-05:00Hoyt & Bryan Presents: Savvy Legal Strategies for Coping with The RisingIf you have a loved one facing a long term care need - an extended stay in a nursing home, assisted living or needs assistance living at home, don't miss this informative workshop. <br />
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<a href="http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=8e6kfzdab&v=001rxOp_4aBK0rcy2oCDJqH9BMs7K27CNFSF3_Zh52usKLcPsSnuMVwVZoHusBQEcvVXBymWUreT9pkBfWN_5fAsDjZZBfFwYglJU1gR5tCoZ61QGOcemeobyeR_yPdQN-drqaGbXUDZC4dq8QQzU8VpvWFyBv3x4NZ">Hoyt & Bryan Presents: Savvy Legal Strategies for Coping with The Rising</a>Peggy Hoythttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014507761848596130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886339362359489627.post-46992485875796732922013-01-10T11:20:00.001-05:002013-01-10T11:20:15.245-05:00Hoyt & Bryan Presents: Avoid Probate, Save Taxes: Truths and Myths You Need to KnowPlease join us for this complimentary workshop at our One Senior Place, Altamonte Springs, Florida location. <br />
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Congratulations to everyone who participated! As they say, "it takes a village," and a lot of work goes into holding a great ride. There are the riders, the horses, the vets, the ride managers, the volunteers, the crews, the families, the vendors - and lots more that all come together to make every ride awesome.<br />
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Congratulations to Liz Kanan and Amora who took 4th place in the 25. Congratulations to my own Sierra who was 7th! <br />
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I also enjoyed the company of friends Gayle King (finished 23rd), Caren Stauffer and Kelly Hersey. Thanks for the companionship, support and the fun. I'm looking forward to our next ride!Peggy Hoythttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014507761848596130noreply@blogger.com0