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rocknhorse


name: barbara

golo url: rocknhorse.golo.com

born: 1969

gender: female

city: benson, nc

golo member since: July 18, 2007

about rocknhorse

I've been a GOLO member for some time now and thought maybe it was time to update my profile. 

As stated before, I'm a happily married mother of two wonderful kids.  Life doesn't get any better.  I am truly the luckiest person in the world to have my wonderful family!  My husband and I are self-employed and have been for 10 years.  We've had our struggles in the past, but it's the strength of our love that supports us through the tough times. 

I am fortunate to have 4 horses, which I train using gentle methods.  I believe that you have to see the world through their eyes.  When you can successfully do that, then you can understand them and train them accordingly.  This philosophy works equally well when communicating with people.

I am an optimist.  Even during bad times, I seek the silver lining!  Every event, every mistake is a learning experience.  Rather than dwell on the negative, focus on the positive and don't waste the lesson!    

I have been accused of being very opinionated and stubborn - neither are negative traits in my opinion!  I believe what I believe, but I'm open to other opinions.  While I may respect your opinion, that doesn't mean I'll agree.  Likewise, just because I may disagree, that doesn't mean I cannot still respect your right to your opinion.

I believe as Americans, we have been afforded the same opportunities.  Some of us took advantage of those opportunities and some did not.  Those who work to excel and to better their lives should not be held back for the benefit of those who do not! 

I believe in a hand up but not a hand out!

I believe in accountability/responsibility for your actions!  Life is about choices and every action involves CHOICE!  If you make the wrong choice, you should be held accountable-no excuses!   

Beauty comes from within!  It is confidence in being who you are and liking/loving that person!!! 

Topics that are extremely important to me are drunk driving and anything that involves kids.  Wrecks that occur because of drunk drivers are not "accidents."  Kids need to be protected.  People who abuse kids should be dealt with in manners that I cannot state here.  

Finally, I believe in honesty, but diplomacy when interacting with each other. 

Welcome to my profile.  I have many pictures in my Image Gallery!  I welcome comments, thoughts, discussions and debates!

To see a cummulative collection of pics/blogs about our house move/restoration experience, go to http://www.wral.com/golo/asset_gallery/3448458/ . 


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favorite music: country, rock

favorite movies: action/suspense

favorite hobbies: horses, house restoration

favorite tv shows: boston legal, grey's anatomy

favorite restaurants: chinese, mexican, steak

favorite web sites: horse training sites, dancing sites

favorite vacation spots: mountains





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Happy Mother's Day to you! It's a day of rest for the Mama! Take it with a grain of salt and let the house rest? You deserve it!

Hey there... been a long time since we talked! Your house is looking spectacular; I know you're excited about getting moved in and settled - and rested. Whew! What a job you folks have done. Congratulations. I wish you much happiness there!

Terri

"Equality?"

TA DAA!!!!!

That would be an honor for ME.

Thank you for thinking of me and yes, you can my screen name.

(((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))

Rockinhorse, I loved the personal testimonies you shared on my Gun Rights blog today. They were priceless. Honestly, I was very impressed with how you and your DH handled these situations. By the way, do you guys own a Heavenly Ham? We have a friend who was recently shot at one and is still recovering.

Oh, and THANK YOU for sharing those personal testimonies. They are powerful and encouraging!

"I know what I'm trying to say, but don't know if I'm being very clear."

You were clear, Rocknhorse. It many cases, you're right. If a would-be robber just walks away because he SAW a gun, then there isn't much to report. But in other cases, perps get shot and that is what prevented them from murdering or robbing, or whatever. That is still worthy of being reported, but you rarely see those stories, either.

"It's been the best day I've had in a long time!"

{{{hug-hug-hug}}}...you know, one of those big 'ol bear ones. :)

Oh Really??? No I did not!!! I saw how impressed Brian looked after he sang with them at the American Idol and many compared him to Freddie as the contest went on...though honestly only watched the last show. I also heard Paul Rodgers has a few tour dates with Bad Company. I will have to look out for this...I have a few close contacts so surprised it has not come to me already *smiles*

I would be more then honored as well...BUT I can't sing *LOL* He has some others I could see him with...Lady GaGa and him should be fun to watch. I shared it with some Queen Fans...let me see what I find *smiles* I will keep you informed and see what comes. I so love their new song Say It Aint So...

Thank You for sharing that!!!

I heard why the other won and now saying AT&T messed up...

The house looks great, rocknhorse! I love those hardwood floors - so shiny an deep colored. The carpet looks so soft, too! :)

{{{{{Rockn}}}}}

I can't wait to be back. I'm working on the last chapter right now, then I will only need to write the prologue and epilogue and I will be done. :-) I have missed being on in the mornings; as I was telling my husband the other day, it is like meeting friends for coffee every morning - I miss the chats and the good energy. Have an awesome afternoon! {{{{{HUGS}}}}}

Thank you for being a friend! :D

Hey..thanks for sharing the pics of your journey with the house...it is truly beautiful...COngrats for being in the home stretch with the project (HUGS)

I just checked out the latest pics of the house. Gorgeous, just gorgeous. We have watched this whole thing unfold. Wow.

Thank you so much for your gracious comments on my blog. Your adventure has also been one I have enjoyed as I was in residential construction prior to my upheaval.

Watching your family's "labor of love" has aided me in realizing nothing is too big or too difficult. I am happy that this leg of your journey is almost to a close.

Mine started eight months ago and I am both excited and scared with what the future may bring. But heck...that's what makes it unique.

Again let me thank you for your support and as well my thoughts are with you, your family, and the continued success with your new home.

The pictures of the house are AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You must be so proud. :-) Have a great evening. {{{{{HUGS}}}}}

Your kind words are taken in great context and once again indicative of a compassionate nature. Life seems to present us with peaks and valleys in so many different ways. Perseverance is one's greatest virtue in the cloudy days ahead.

God Speed on everything with your health, your home, and your family.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FmcKBdEJ_U

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Rockn}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

I caught your comment as I got out of the blog. Have an awesome day!!!!!!!!!!!!

{{{Rocky}}}} all moved in???

How's it going, rocknhorse? Just stopping by to say hello! Hope your Tuesday goes great, and that the rest of the week goes even greater! Take care, and stay safe out there.

GoOd MoRnInG!! Have a blessed day!

TGIF

http://www.wral.com/golo/blogpost/5351330/

I thought about you guys while I was working today....

Thank you for what you did!!! I hope you are having a great weekend!!! ((hugs))

"I LOVE it! And I'm honored that you spent so much time working on not only a name but the iron work as well.

THANK YOU!

May I save a copy of that?"

Well of course you can....I did it for your family and it really didn't take all that long....I am glad you like it....

wabi, the trick to that assignment is to have everything turned in to the teacher for review and THEN shared as appropriate. Making it a graded assignment, where negative or missing comments will negatively affect your grade, is key!

I love the idea of negative comments negatively affecting your grade!

As I posted in your blog, I did that activity with my ladies group and I made it clear all comments were to be positive and I knew there was a family that another family didn't like. Everyone wrote nice things about others, even those that really didn't get along all that well, except one lady. She left blank those members of that family. I was very disappointed. I knew who it was. I typed up each person their own individual paper, with a nice border and all, and put their comments on there, and I added a comment on there so there wasn't a missing comment. But for supposedly a christian woman not to have just one nice thing to say,,I wanted to chew nails

"Nics-Auto-Service - a fighter! In the face of adversity, you perservere!"

This was a very supportive thing you said and I want you to know how much I appreciate it.....

Rockn, just saw the blog about your Grandma Lucy. I'm very sorry. She looked like an angel in the photo, very happy! How blessed you were to have her for so long. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers...

Good morning, I just wanted to drop by and let you know my thoughts are with you and your family.

I wish I could have met your Grandma Lucy.She sounds like she would have been an angel with a great personality!Sorry she left you physically but she is still in every memory you have of her.Continue to celebrate her life!

I read you may move in next week!!! I'm so happy for you... i feel like i'm keeping up with my own house!! (((hugs)))

Just stopping by to say hello. Hope you had a great weekend!

Beth

I've been taking a quick peek at ya'lls progress. Any progress is better than none. Watch out for that CO cause you'll work yourself to death . . . :)

I said a prayer for you today And know God must have heard. I felt the answer in my heart Although he spoke no word!

I didn't ask for wealth or fame (I knew you wouldn't mind). I asked him to send treasures Of a far more lasting kind!

I asked that he be near you At the start of each new day; To grant you health and blessings And friends to share your way!

I asked for happiness for you In all things great and small. But it was for his loving care I prayed the most of all!

Happy 4th!!! Have a safe and happy holiday weekend. :)

Mornin' Rockin'...I didn't stick around for the Fourth celebration there in Wise as I was wanting to get on home. Sunburnt and tired. :) But I did notice the banners announcing the upcoming parade and all of the little American flags fluttering up and down the main drag. I think I saw more grassroots displays this year than ever before. it felt good to see so many people wanting to show their patriotism.

Looks like you and your family enjoyed the holiday weekend! I remember seeing a blog about naming your "plantation", did that ever happen?

GREAT Pictures!!! Thank You for sharing!!! The one Bird nest reminds me of the one we see on our trips to Durham crossing Falls Lake on 85...it has been there for years

Loved your pics. Thank you for sharing them with us.

Your vacation sounds like it was awesome. I posted your image gallery on the GOLO homepage along with a blurb from your blog. Thanks for sharing. I love your adventures! -Angela

Cool pic of the fish!

Great pics from the lake. Thanks for sharing.

Cool pix from Lake Gaston -- looks like y'all had a great time!

Those are some incredible photos from this past weekend at the lake -- cool stuff! I've never been out on a boat fishing, and everytime I go on the river I end up getting my line caught in the trees! People keep telling me fish don't live in the trees, but I just wanted to try my luck, I guess.

Thanks for sharing them - have a great Tuesday!

That sounds like a fitting name, kind of gotten used to you being Rockin' Horse! What a great name!!

Have you ever checked out Brighton Jewelry? They're all hearts. Here is a link to the one in the picture:

http://www.brightoncollections.com/prodSpecs.php?CatID=8&ProdID=2196

My Ex-in-law got me started and now I'm a Brighton junkie. The heart is their trademark!

Have a great week and thanks for the note!

Maybe we'll see you there - we need to have Golo t-shirts so we can recognize each other.

Thanks for accepting it! I thought we were, too -- in fact, I'm sure I can remember the conversation we had when you sent me an invite last year. Oh, well -- no harm, no foul!

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