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#108148 07/20/03 05:39 PM
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Darwin is mentioning horses being bitten by vampire bats on the "withers". My girls had horses, but I never learned this word. It means the part of the horse which carries a load, namely the part that supports the saddle.I'll bet Jackie is the only member who knew the word.


#108149 07/20/03 09:42 PM
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You lose your bet, said Tom Ploughman with a withering glance.


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I have to side with my bright friend here, I'm no horse-lover, but even I knew this word.


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I'm no horse-lover

I'm just so glad you shared that with us, my illuminated friend - I expect it's illegal, even in New Zealand


#108152 07/20/03 10:18 PM
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>I'm just so glad you shared that with us, my illuminated friend - I expect it's illegal, even in New Zealand

That I doubt, given that a judge here recently spoke up against the criminalisation of sheep-loving. I do, however, expect recompense for deliberately and consciously providing cues of that sort.



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