Holly and Beth, Just jump right in. I have cog-fog days where I read the posts, but don't have the brain power to reply to everyone's. Just give a little update on those days.

Kay, Power outages like that annoy more than anything else. Ugh! Hope you got enough candles and such to keep up with it.

Oh - wanted to tell you, I saw belieze on a history channel program. They were talking about how the Mayan civilization was really big there. LOL, another excuse to get our passports and visit ya.

Vonn, Hope all the plans work out. Sounds cool so far.

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Hoping to get the last bit of landscaping done today. Waiting for my allergy med to take effect before wandering out there.

My kitty just did something funny. Our older black cat has begun to catch pieces of paper. for example, a receipt or clothing tag that didn't quite make it into the trash can. She brings it to me with this loud meow, kinda like "look what I got! Did I do a good job?" LOL.

Holly, you posted when I did, LOL.

Glad to hear things are working out for ya! That's always great to hear.

good morning ladies

holly welcome to the nuthouse, glad grams is taking to the pet, they have been using pet theraphy for older individuals for some time now, by the way howdy holly my name is frank, most tolerate me ,a few loath me, and then some here actually like me, still working out that last part

Kay what in gods name is that in the kettle, pork rinds, snacking material or bait? for bigfoot

howdy anne fin sandy vonnie sarah sharon Jim

barb I hope you are feeling better

welcome also to beth, read what you posted in that other thread about your oldest dont beat yourself up over it, its in the pass, war changes everyone and yes it took me this long to come up with a reply, kind of did the same with one here he joined the air force for 6 yrs he is at least out of direct fire in Intel, but Deb and I know your dilemma, again welcome to the nuthouse all

The landscapers are here! The landscapers are here! The landscapers are here!

LOL, you sound excited. Don't blame you. Had to cut short my work 'cuz it's warming up. Crossing fingers I get mine done by the weekend.

The heat is on and so is the air conditioner. Temperatures will start hitting triple digits in the upcoming week or so.

But last night was DD's high school graduation and by sunset, it turned into a nice night to listen to 600 names of kids of the graduating class of 2008.

I took my electric chair because the walk from the handicapped parking to the football field is just too difficult.

The woman at the entrance made me upset. She ignored me, just talked to DH about getting me onto the field as if I am mentally challenged rather than physically handicapped.

But the evening hours were beautiful and DD has finished this chapter of life.

People used to do that to my Grandmother Mimi. She had arthritis in her knees and although she could walk (slowly) it was just easier for her to use her wheelchair.

I will never forget the time my Mom and I took her to the mall (over 20 years ago). We were in Rich's and she was looking at coats and trying to decide which ones to try on. The sales clerk came up to us and asked my mother what kind of coat my grandmother was looking for. Before either one of us could answer Mimi piped up and said "what do I look like - a mannequin?" The sales clerk turned eight shades of red and my Mom just laughed!! Mimi took the sales clerks hand and told her that it was OK - but she had more money than any of the three of us and she could make up her own mind about what kind of coat she wanted. It was too funny!!

I'm not sure if the pork post made my hungry or sick, but either way, that's awesome..

I've never seen that done before. Ty for the pictures.

ahhh, another smartypants !!

bigfoot, lol... Franky, you need a spanky !


Bigfoot's mate would probably enjoy some too...

they're called chicharones, pork rinds, cracklins, or scratchins, depending on where ya hail from.

oh, sorry... didn't mean to confuzzle your tummy...

I should've posted one from later in the smoking process... the pork strips came out incredibly delicious... and the sausage (our first try) was delectable.

we just started farming two years ago, and are still learning, but feeling really good about knowing EXACTLY where all our food comes from.

it's a lot of work, but I feel ever so much safer now.

yep, we're totally set.

the fridge runs on butane, the lamps on kerosene, and we have a generator and LOTS of candles, food, water, and supplies, in case we have to house evacuees from the coast, due to hurricanes.

we are now breaking ground for an emergency hurricane shelter (bunker of solid-filled concrete blocks with a slab roof, 16' x 16') for all our animal babies - we have goat kids on the way, and piglets due, and baby bunnies, plus all the guinea pigs, and ducklings, and chickie-babies, and mamas on nests to protect.

oh, and wanted to let you all know, it's just started POURING rain now, and soon the pond will be full again, and the geese and ducks will be thrilled !!

Hi Everybody!

Can I join too? I know I can't keep up with the conversation, but I like to read about your days. I also started reading because of Renee's divorce. (Hang in there Renee! Get what is rightfully yours and your kids'!)

Anyway, I'm usually a bit of a veg so bear with me.

Holly, I'm so glad to hear your Grandma is doing well at your house!