Sentences with phrase «thing as a horse»

And on the theory that there is no such thing as a horse so dead it doesn't have one more flog in it, merrily off we go, clutching our per diem.

Metes and Bounds: By Marty Douglas — In the spirit that there's no such thing as a horse so dead that it doesn't have one more flog in it: I recently received a letter from a reader of my August column, in which I frankly discussed my attitude toward the non-voter — those of us with the right to vote in a Canadian election, who, for a variety of reasons ranging from feeble to fervent, choose not to vote.

Metes and Bounds: By Marty Douglas - In the spirit that there's no such thing as a horse so dead that it doesn't have...

Except as some wag once said, «There's no such thing as a horse so dead it doesn't have one good flog left in it.»

In conclusion: «There is no such thing as a horse so dead that it doesn't have one last flog in it.»

Not exact matches

I would love to move to a state with enough land and a warmer climate for my sons to ride their race bikes, my daughter to have the horse she dreams of and me to finally be at peace, I also believe that there should be someone home with the kids no matter what their ages are and as a single Mom with no family support or father involvement being at home for me is even more important, especially now that they are teenagers, There are no more nap times or time outs and the things you worry about during this age are so much more dangerous than falling down and hitting their heads as toddlers.

Words are funny things — they can be used as trojan horse by any user.

things that don't change the storyone bit... like 1000 horses as compared to 10,000 horses..

Steve... I think we're floggin» a dead horse here, but for what it's worth, understand that I'm not trying to convince you to think like I do, rather I wd hope that room wd be made for many theological differences.To think discuss and debate theology is well supported by the New Testament and history, and is perfectly within the bounds of what it means to engage our minds with the subject at hand.Theologians and biblical scholars have done this very thing for centuries, revealing a plethora of opinion on the evolving world of biblical studies.Many capable authors have written and debated the common themes as well as the differences between Paul, John, Jesus, the synoptics, etc..

The first thing to notice before his provocative «high horse» warning is the characterization of the killings in recent weeks as cases of «faith being twisted and distorted,» with ISIL a «death cult» mounted «in the name of religion.»

(We stuffed up with apartheid in South Africa, we stuffed up in Ireland, we stuffed up over black rights, we stuffed up in Iraq, we will stuff up more, at home, in the city, and a lot of other places - We are a bit like King Midas, we think we are so clever and can turn things into gold and instead, a lot of the time it turns out as horse manure.)

This isn't Canada or France, and there is a moral taboo against that sort of thing here because horses are considered a different kind of animal — more intelligent, more beloved, worthy of living out their lives as working animals or pets.

I remembered reading how doing «horse lips» helps keep your body loose as things intensify and that kissing releases oxytocin and endorphins.

Despite the foe thing, Stone hung in the same hooker circles as Spitzer and claimed to have heard the sock story straight from the horse's mouth.

Hammond's promotion provides Cameron with negotiating cover as well as being there to take the blame if things go wrong with Britain's famous renegotiation — handy when Hammond is tipped by some as the dark horse leadership candidate — John Major to Osborne's Hurd and Boris Johnson's Heseltine blond.

When this was given to rabbits, the antibodies they made protected other rabbits against the spider venom almost as well as antibodies from horses exposed to the real thing (Vaccine, doi.org/mg3).

If you fall off a horse, the best thing that you can do is get back on, as quickly as possible.

As a loving caring understanding i love horses i love long walks on the beach love cuddling with the right man that love the same things i love

and I want to find a man who is as enthusiastic about horses and the simple things in life as I am.

I am not a complex gal in need of a bailout, I just am looking for someone who loves horses as much as I do and would like to get and do things like dinner and dancing.

I am me, say how I feel, love god, family and want one man, not sure if marriage, or even live in but as close as we can, life to short and I am still very much alive inside and out, love horses and mules, outdoors is my thing, but keep in side up where I can stay and do outdoors, can...

Interracial dating is much for fun when you make time for things you both like and do it together, such as horse riding in this case.

Fortunately, Spielberg picks up the pace as the vote nears, though there are relatively few of his trademark visual flourishes (not entirely a bad thing after the overwhelming artifice of «The War Horse»).

Avowedly intended to be the most disgusting film possible, Freddy featured such set pieces as Green swinging a baby by its umbilical cord, doing unmentionable things with horses, and many creative uses for meat.

As he points out, a horse is put down when it's so damaged it can no longer run or jump or do the things that horses do.

Pure muscle moving together for speed, with a man atop them, vulnerable, at the mercy of the animal's trust.There are few things more thrilling than being atop a galloping horse at full speed, the wind ripping past you, the pounding of the hooves in your year and rattling yoiur spine, but at that moment you become one with the horse, as though you had become an appendage.

This inventive, episodic indie about a Senegalese immigrant employed as a Seattle bike cop suggested interesting things to come from Devor, who proceeded to make an avant - garde docudrama about a man fucked to death by a horse.

The troubling thing about the picture beyond its obvious troubling things is that with the impending demise of the Miss America pageant (and with The Donald threatening to acquire it), there is the truism that people share the film's belief that pageants are horse - and - pony shows masquerading as scholarship opportunities and don't care about them unless — and here's the rub — you get the reality show behind - the - scenes of the beauties doing their best to scratch each other's eyes out.

The story in brief concerns grieving car magnate Howard purchasing rundown racehorse Seabiscuit for a song, then taking in rundown jockey Red as his ward, then hiring fruit loop Tom (Chris Cooper, arguably the best thing about the film) to be the horse / brat whisperer.

Thought to be at least potentially a two horse race early on in the season, Supporting Actor has had all the suspense sucked out as things progressed.

Moriarty (Jared Harris) and the rationale (or, better, the lack thereof) of his plan are the best things about this sequel, which broadens the scope of the first film to have Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.) and Watson (Jude Law) traverse Europe by train, horse (Holmes is forced upon a miniature one, since he sees the larger ones as «dangerous at both ends and uncomfortable in the middle»), ship, and foot — fighting, outrunning bullets, and witnessing or causing general destruction as they go.

This team builds things just to blow them up, and by the film's climax — which juggles several high - peril situations aboard two criss - crossing locomotives, including the sight of Reid riding his «spirit horse,» Silver, atop a train — what began as an elegantly epic, potentially realistic retelling of the Lone Ranger legend has devolved into Wile E. Coyote - style cartoon shenanigans.

Whether we are talking early - era Steven Spielberg such as ET or Close Encounters Of The Third Kind, or more recent offerings such as War Horse or The BFG, the best Spielberg films, especially when they're aimed at a younger audience, have one thing in common: oodles and oodles of heart.

Then again, and extra five horses or pound - feet wouldn't likely help the Vette's case when pitted against such things as the Ferrari 458 Italia.

«Meditation might be as valuable a thing to try right now as oppose a belated attempt to lock the stock market barn after the horse has already escaped.»

Horses need the same thing as your other animals: vaccinations, deworming and dental care.

Such as the little things as to walking in the barn after a seizure, seeing 4 stalls of extremely emaciated horses, I walk in and say Good Morning, and every horse will nicker back at me with pure excitement to see me.

In most of the pics they are out playing where they have become used to many things and noises such as sheep, crows, horses on the road and tractors.

Another thing that can make it hard for the horse to fight off infection is a condition known as poor perfusion.

«When I originally saw Sox For Horses in use I kept them in the back of my mind, but was skeptical, as I am about most things.

If your horse has no history of stereotypic performances and suddenly begins to do things such as head - bobbing, self - biting, foot - stomping or other behaviors that might indicate distress, have your veterinarian come out to your barn to rule out medical causes.

Few things hurt my heart as much as seeing an animal abused, especially that great and gentle animal, the horse.

The only thing that stays the same is change — wish The Squirrels Nest hadn't been enlarged and turned into a marshmallow, wish Pete was still there so my sister could borrow his pants, wish the boys from Journey's End still visited Crazy Canucks to dance with the tourist ladies but as my dear old aunt used to say «If wishes were horses beggars would ride».

Summer 2014 As temperatures heat up at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, the excitement for all things Summer has emerged, unearthing what the Horse has in store for the upcoming season!

As temperatures heat up at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, the excitement for all things Summer has emerged, unearthing what the Horse has in store for the upcoming season!

On the other hand, transport is for free as you can do it on foot, biking or riding a horse and the best attractions and things to do in Galicia are also entirely free.

I'll be updating this list over time as I come across new things which I think would make a great gift plus I'll be adding more experiential travel gifts like cooking classes, horse riding and hot air ballooning.

I've recently turned 30, I'm based in Essex and travel all over the UK, photographing horses and their humans, aswell as blogging about everything from horsey days out, to country fashion, food, my favourite places and things for the home.

It's not a loud complex in regards to noisy nightlife but its suitable for a 13 year old as there are many things to do such as billiards, canoeing, cycling, diving, horse riding, snorkelling, squash, water park and windsurfing.

Oozing laid - back Cuban charm, this beautiful region has the perfect balance of tranquillity with plenty of things to see and do, whether you fancy snorkelling around a coral reef, horse - riding along the beach, or chilling out with a mojito as you listen to a salsa band.