seconding Ginger's recommendation

OK that was way more than you asked. See what happens when you get me started?

But not more than we wanted to know. Fascinating.

Speaking of horses, I just sat down to edit a dvd from my vacation and I'm bummed because it's apparently in the disc drive of the computer I *didn't* bring with me. But since we're talking horses, I'll tell the story anyhoo. We did one of those excusion thingies and with this one you started out at an old plantation up in the hills, rode down through the woods and fields, and finally came out on the beach. Whereupon we got to take the horses out and go racing through the sea, then we dismounted and swam around with them for a while. It was so freaking cool.

But one of the neatest parts was this: in the brochure, this company had made a big point about their well loved and cared for horses, which is part of why we chose this one over some other outfits. And it was really clear, watching the guides interact with them and chatting with them about their names and personalities and idiosyncrasies, and watching the way the horses behaved, that that wasn't blowing smoke. We were talking on the way home about how that really made the whole thing even better.

But they didn't really tell us the whole story. Come to find out after we get home, most of their horses are rescue horses, coming off the track or from abusive situations and stuff. [link] Some of the horses mentioned here were on our ride, like Peanut and Peacekeeper (who breaks up fights! for reals!).

Anyhoo, it was really amazing, and even more special now. Film at eleven when I get my shit together.

That's amazing! I'm almost positive I took that ride on my honeymoon. I think things have changed a bit (or my memory has faded) since 1994 but we started at a plantation and made our way down to the beach. Somewhere I have pictures. With my hair in cornrows. Yeah maybe I won't go looking for those.

Hey Sean! Yeah, I'm around. I emailed you with the address and my phone.

Cool, thank you, beloved Hecubus. I just left you a message on your cell, and I'm very glad this means S and I get to see you, even if it's just for a very short while.

Tried "DenTemp" brand of temporary dental fillings/crown repair glue putty stuff, but eight attempted applications all fell off within seconds.

Any suggestions on brands that actually work?

I've used that kind before, e_o. Your break may be such that it's just not holding. The trick, if there is one, is to mix the epoxy stuff then roll it into little balls and pushing them into the gap one at a time. It helps if you do your best to get the area dry.

I feel for you. Teeth have a terrible sense of timing.

Vino advice, please.

I want to buy a bottle of red wine for my father, but I am a wine idiot. I need something low-moderately priced that isn't gross.

Ideas?

I need something low-moderately priced that isn't gross.

Get him a Ravenswood Zinfandel. Depending on the region it can go from $12 - $28 dollars. $10 if you just get the Vinter's Blend which is my standard red table wine.

Is that something my local liqueur or grocery store would have, or is that a trip to BevMo?