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[Cynthia12]

X2!

X'3! That is very nice DiDi. Great shot..more?

 

[Cynthia12]

Wow we have been super busy. We had a perfect ending to a not so perfect year. And tho it was hard without my mom I am so lucky in many ways. My kids are happy and healthy and I got to spend my Christmas with people that love me. Merry Christmas to everyone. Even if I am a day late!!

Bless your heart. God be with you. Wishing you a wonderful new year. I know how hard it is to lose a mother. Not easy.

 

[tnspursfan09]

Things probably have changed since I raised and showed dogs but at that time Irish Setters (large breed) routinely lived to 16 or 17. Mid size Irish Terriers were also long lived. All large breeds do not die young( 7 or 8). The big breeds raised with prudent feeding ,so they aren't pushed to develop size and weight before their bone structure can manage it ,tend to live years longer and some escape the worst effects for hip dysplasia.

My friend has had several Labs live to mid teens. I won't mention the ages on her cats because they have 9 lives to start with, which just isn't fair.

This is true, you are not supposed to feed dane puppies puppy food because it has too much calcium. Their bones grow so fast. Slower growth is better for them. Daisy didn't reack her full growth til she was two. At 150 she is over weight, but she usually is during the winter.

 

[superchemicalgirl]

Thank you Ron.

I find it really hard not posting tons of "not-chicken" photos.

Count me as another that doesn't mind - that goes for all the people here. This is a people thread, not necessarily a chicken thread.

I would think that after Loring Air Force Base closed that area really is the middle of nowhere! I have fond memories of my time there. The County as the locals called it is/was astounding, the Moose had to be seen up close to be believed.

Scott

All our bases have closed - even Brunswick NAS. I got married up in The County and have a love for its remoteness from the rest of the world. There is, unfortunately, now a WalMart in Houlton but otherwise it is fairly devoid of big box stores.

 

[chickadoodles]

Chickadoodles how are you doing. Is your health improving?

I am feeling alot better and getting stronger. Thanks for asking. And I have been going out and giving the chickens water and feed and treats! So nice to be able to do the little things again. lol

 

[chickadoodles]

Bless your heart. God be with you. Wishing you a wonderful new year. I know how hard it is to lose a mother. Not easy.

X2 so hard at first... But it does get easier over time. Happy New Year Everyone and God bless!

 

[chickadoodles]

Went out and played with the new camera today. Even though DH let me open it a few weeks back, I am still amazed at the wonderful pictures it takes.


Cynthia, you were right. Bridal Veil Falls is gorgeous in winter!

Such a wonderful picture so beautiful! Thank you for sharing.

You are truly an Artist

 

[dsqard]

I want to thank everyone for the encouragement and the wonderful comments. They are very much appreciated!

Hope you enjoy these too

 

[Bunnylady]

I want to thank everyone for the encouragement and the wonderful comments. They are very much appreciated!

Hope you enjoy these too

I love 'em! You have quite an eye.

I have always loved the unexpectedly beautiful ways that snow and ice can change a landscape, but I hate being cold! Thank you for the chance to see some of the very things I would pause and gaze at, from my warm and comfy chair.

 

[Arielle]

Quote: ME!! Reminds me of the little treasures I used to discover as a kid roaming the Maine coast in winter . . keep them coming!!