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August 25, 2014

Young woman and her horse screwed over by the system, can you help?

This friend of my daughter and her horse are totally getting screwed over by the system. She's living paycheck to paycheck and this horse is part of her recovery from numerous physical and other challenges.

May we please try to help her out?

http://www.gofundme.com/deoklc
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Bunny has been my soul mate since she was 3 years old. Her 9th birthday, on July 3rd of this year, was spent with Bunny's vet who confirmed that she is now permanently blind in her left eye, and the neurological damage is so severe that she is dangerous to ride. Here is our story...

Bunny and I have been through many ups and downs. We have fallen and gotten back up, broke bones together in jumping accidents, and won championships with our jumping career. We have had to "start over" with working on the ground after issues and my surgery, and struggled to rebuild our way back up the jump poles. We have journeyed across the country together and moved to sunny Arizona from Connecticut.

Bunny is not just "a horse".

She is the glue that holds me together.

June 7th, 2014, Bunny and I were at a jumping in a horse show up in Flagstaff.

Three days later, June 10, my world collapsed.

The marijuana company across the street from the ranch where I stable Bunny did not correctly bolt down their roofing. The very common wind tore the sheets of metal off the roof, took the 5x10 sheets of metal over their fencing, across the street, and over into Bunny's paddock and over her fence. She scrambled to avoid the metal hurling towards her and ran into the metal fencing with her head, her body flipped over the fence into the next paddock, and she was unconscious for over 45 minutes. When she came-to, her tongue was hanging out of her mouth and she could not stand. After some time people managed to get her standing, and it took another hour and a half more before she was able to take a step.

My Bunny, my beautiful soul mate, is permanently blind in her left (Blue) eye. She has suffered severe neurological damage in which at first it was not certain she would even survive. She has survived, but the neurological damage has affected the connection between her brain and her back legs and the vet said that I need to be careful around her, and she is dangerous to ride.

I want to hop on her and fly over fences, but that is not in our cards now. The marijuana company is giving me the run-a-round and I need help with Bunny's medical bills, as well as a lawyer to get Justice for Bunny. Please help if you can, every little bit counts.

http://www.gofundme.com/deoklc


August 25, 2014

Young woman and her horse screwed over by the system, can you help?

This friend of my daughter and her horse are totally getting screwed over by the system. She's living paycheck to paycheck and this horse is part of her recovery from numerous physical and other challenges.

May we please try to help her out?

http://www.gofundme.com/deoklc
________________________________________________________

Bunny has been my soul mate since she was 3 years old. Her 9th birthday, on July 3rd of this year, was spent with Bunny's vet who confirmed that she is now permanently blind in her left eye, and the neurological damage is so severe that she is dangerous to ride. Here is our story...

Bunny and I have been through many ups and downs. We have fallen and gotten back up, broke bones together in jumping accidents, and won championships with our jumping career. We have had to "start over" with working on the ground after issues and my surgery, and struggled to rebuild our way back up the jump poles. We have journeyed across the country together and moved to sunny Arizona from Connecticut.

Bunny is not just "a horse".

She is the glue that holds me together.

June 7th, 2014, Bunny and I were at a jumping in a horse show up in Flagstaff.

Three days later, June 10, my world collapsed.

The marijuana company across the street from the ranch where I stable Bunny did not correctly bolt down their roofing. The very common wind tore the sheets of metal off the roof, took the 5x10 sheets of metal over their fencing, across the street, and over into Bunny's paddock and over her fence. She scrambled to avoid the metal hurling towards her and ran into the metal fencing with her head, her body flipped over the fence into the next paddock, and she was unconscious for over 45 minutes. When she came-to, her tongue was hanging out of her mouth and she could not stand. After some time people managed to get her standing, and it took another hour and a half more before she was able to take a step.

My Bunny, my beautiful soul mate, is permanently blind in her left (Blue) eye. She has suffered severe neurological damage in which at first it was not certain she would even survive. She has survived, but the neurological damage has affected the connection between her brain and her back legs and the vet said that I need to be careful around her, and she is dangerous to ride.

I want to hop on her and fly over fences, but that is not in our cards now. The marijuana company is giving me the run-a-round and I need help with Bunny's medical bills, as well as a lawyer to get Justice for Bunny. Please help if you can, every little bit counts.

http://www.gofundme.com/deoklc

July 26, 2014

Im trying to find earthquake insurance for renters

I'm not having much luck. I've checked with all the companies in the state EQ insurance website. Does anyone know an LA insurance agent that can help?



July 25, 2014

For rent in Los Angeles $2800 / 2br - 1350ft² - Restored 1920's Mid Wilshire Duplex (1654 S Curson)

https://post.craigslist.org/manage/4585490098

FOR LEASE AUG 1 Outstanding 1920's Duplex recently and lovingly restored to all its glory. Your soothing fountain and Mediterranean garden welcome you to this retreat. This upper flat with lustrous hardwood floors, modern new kitchen, stainless appliances and vintage light fixtures fashion an atmosphere of an excellence rarely realized. This exceptional home has a designated rear yard and single stall parking garage or storage area. Pet rent $100 / month















July 17, 2014

Blues great Johnny Winter has passed

Reported by Rocky Mountain Mike thru Via blues show host Holly Harris: "Very sadly we are hearing that Johnny Winter passed away today in Zurich, Switzerland while on tour. Really, really sad news. More details by tomorrow"

http://journalstar.com/entertainment/music/johnny-winter-i-hope-i-m-remembered-as-a-good/article_66c90ed5-6c48-5f31-8ecd-8214642e869d.html



June 29, 2014

Yep I'm officially sick

ask me anything
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May 24, 2014

Mourning the loss of beautiful Oak Creek Canyon

Stay safe Sedona



May 10, 2014

X post from cycling group: Avoiding right hooking bicyclists

I recently moved to Los Angeles after living in rural Sedona, AZ for 20 years. To say that I had to re-learn to drive all over again is an understatement!

I'm adjusting well for the most part but I'm still unclear about how to handle right turns across a bike lane when it is occupied by a bicycle. This happens almost every day. The letter of the law states I must "merge into the bike lane" before turning right.

Turning Across Bicycle Lane-21717. Whenever it is necessary for the driver of a motor vehicle to cross a bicycle lane that is adjacent to his lane of travel to make a turn, the driver shall drive the motor vehicle into the bicycle lane prior to making the turn and shall make the turn pursuant to Section 22100. Added Ch. 751, Stats. 1976. Effective January 1, 1977.

http://dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d11/vc21717.htm

I've noticed even after using my right turn signal and merging on several occasions bicyclists have passed me on the right! I've had two near misses and I'd be apoplectic if I hit someone on a bike not to mention what my 2000 pound car would do to him. The first time was a night on very busy Venice Blvd! I was loudly cussed out by the bicyclist.

Who's got the right of way in this situation? Do I slow behind a bike for hundreds of feet before my turn? I've just made it a habit to check my right side mirror one more time just before I make my turn.

I also have difficulty with all the parallel parking on the road sides. The bikes have to get into the right car lane to get around them. I slow behind the bikes until I can safely pass only to get honked at by the people in cars behind me. I'm supposed to give the bikes three feet of space, right? Better to get honked at than hit my super healthy environmentally conscious fellow commuters.

I just want to do the right thing. Can the DU California group offer some advice for this brand new Angelino?

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