MarshaPet,
I'm another New Yorker. Hubby and I are southeast of The Queen City. I love animals. I lived on a farm and had a horse while growing up. I'm about ten miles from my childhood home, but still in the country. We have a black lab puppy. We have six acres of land but are near a county park and do lots of walking. You sound like a busy mom.
My only son was in the paratroopers. He lives in the South now. I'm close to you in age. And I, too, love this site.
Prayers and blessings,
bonnie rose
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