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In reply to the discussion: I'm a stay-at-home-mom [View all]Major Nikon
(36,814 posts)41. Even if that were true it still is just a hobby for her
It's not as if she is trying to make her livelihood that way. Things are much different when you have the option of quitting at any time or just hiring more employees to do the hard work. No matter how much you love your job, things are different when you do things for employment vs doing them for a hobby. There is absolutely nothing compelling her to do anything she does, ever. Very few people have that luxury.
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Great Post. K&R. You've captured the disengenuous vibe I got from what Ann said....
Avalux
Apr 2012
#9
THANK YOU! She's a parent no doubt but there's NO WAY she does day to day house operations like
uponit7771
Apr 2012
#17
She owns, and has owned, multiple dressage horses at one time. Still does.
riderinthestorm
Apr 2012
#26
An hour per horse per day minimum and that's if the staff does the grooming, tacking and untacking.
riderinthestorm
Apr 2012
#29
A comparison of the amount the Romneys spend to feed, house and groom their horses
JDPriestly
Apr 2012
#36
I understand the point that was trying to be made, but it was presented badly.
Warren DeMontague
Apr 2012
#31