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 Nov 3 2009, 04:00 PM
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I have a friend that raises a particular breed of cattle. She's very very good at what she does. My daughter wants to have a breeding project heifer for 4-H this year. She does not want one of the breed my friend raises. Nothing against it she just doesn't want one. I am looking at hereford heifers and I would like my friend to go with me to help my daughter pick a good one. How do I ask her without hurting her feelings about not wanting one of hers? 
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Quincy Convoy 1981-2008 Go gentle old friend
Hibiscus Stacks 1982-2008 Run free big mare
My herd:Suzette('85 sorrel mare),Janie('99 red roan mare,Quincy x Stacks),Diesel('04 red roan stud,Quincy x Stacks), and Rosie the Ramrod( '89 sorrel pony mare)
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Nov 3 2009, 04:04 PM
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maybe your jumping the gun thinking she'll be offended. I bet she wouldn't be. May even be flattered that you value her opinion.
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'BJ' 35 yr old Quarter Horse Mare
'Lacy' 4 yr old Appaloosa Mare
'Jake' 12 yr old Pinto Gelding
'Indy' 10 yr old Fresian/Morgan cross Mare
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Nov 3 2009, 04:05 PM
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I would think, "daughter is really interested in getting a hereford for her breeding project this year. I really value your opinion and would love it if you would go with me to tell me what you think." would suffice.
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You find friends worth having
As every year passes
They mean more than gold
May you win and stay humble
Smile more than grumble
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You're never alone.
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Nov 3 2009, 04:07 PM
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That may be myoldhorse. I never thought of it like that. I just want to make sure I don't do it inadvertantly. I'm terrible with words.
lash, we must have been typing at the same time. That sounds just like what I need 
This post has been edited by Quincy's Keeper: Nov 3 2009, 04:12 PM
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Quincy Convoy 1981-2008 Go gentle old friend
Hibiscus Stacks 1982-2008 Run free big mare
My herd:Suzette('85 sorrel mare),Janie('99 red roan mare,Quincy x Stacks),Diesel('04 red roan stud,Quincy x Stacks), and Rosie the Ramrod( '89 sorrel pony mare)
PMA MEMBER # 26
I met board buddies--SpottedTApps, RixKatToy, Blonde on a Warmblood, Tuckit, RoyalBTBs, BrokeBackCoolBreeze, cutter123, holyjeezers, Tazzin, wrangler and JG.
Law of Probability:
The probability of being watched is directly proportional to the stupidity of your act.
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Nov 3 2009, 04:12 PM
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I would just say...
"Friend, dear daughter wants to do 4-H and she wants X type of cow. I was hoping you could help us pick one."
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Nov 3 2009, 04:14 PM
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I'm not good with words either LOL Just wanted to reassure you that you really wouldn't be asking an offending thing...ya know? 
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I've met Board buddies: RockinRider, BarnBarb831, Mestengo, LongingtoRun, draftiemama, Hastflicka, Driftin'Mom, Katy BlackJack, Q-time, Angle0706, FarRiverStar, PonyExpressMoon, MRS
'BJ' 35 yr old Quarter Horse Mare
'Lacy' 4 yr old Appaloosa Mare
'Jake' 12 yr old Pinto Gelding
'Indy' 10 yr old Fresian/Morgan cross Mare
FINALLY I'm back! Now if I could just find TIME!
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