Truck of crap, May day baskets, and "chive'lry"

Now is the time of year when the first grass mowing is put off the longest time possible so I may see what edible wild things grace the yard. Chives are very abundant and fill the air at every mowing.YUM. I've decided to make a chive bed with all plants I can salvage . such Chive'lry my dears... I just like the sound of it...big grin on face.... This use to be an herb bed by the apple tree but they never fared well in it. The chives grow in all...

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I knew this would happen! & short sale real estate lesson

The Captain, just this week received a job promotion. Not even a decent raise but maybe cover his gas. I knew that as soon as -and if- he got that job here, an opening would happen in Tennessee with his company. Sure as Sh** it did. Now, do understand, his company does not like it when you are in a position for less then a year before moving on. He has yet to be in this position one day. They can also tell you No if you apply at another location and that location gives you the job. They can actually stop you from leaving the current position...

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Old dogs do not die....

OLD DOGS DO NOT DIE We have a secret, you and I,That no one else shall know,For who, but I can see you lie,Each night, in fire glow?And who but I can reach my handBefore we go to bed,And feel the living warmth of youAnd touch your silken head?And only I walk woodland paths,And see, ahead of me,Your small form racing with the wind,So young again, and free.And only I can see you swimIn every brook I pass.And, when I call, no one but ICan see the...

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Meet Bonnie the third...

She is a 2 year old Muscovy I traded some fencing for. She was at the bottom of the pecking order which meant non stop harassment from the others. I now have her with Clyde in their own pen and housing with a top to prevent any escapes to the pond. She has settled in nicely much to the happiness of Clyde. He is not overly aggressive and seems very happy he has "one of his own". I have to mention that he is a bit clumsy in the mating department. Poor...

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Just to share...

What my current drool is over. Check this link outhttp://www.gypsyville.com/Now thats my kind of junk! Gypsy junk that is!LOVE LOVE LOVE it all. Prices are not in my wardrobe range but a girl can dream...I always keep my eye open for this "style" when I am out and about at the second hands/flea markets.sigh....Dreamy dreams,Tam...

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Spring cleaning & O.k,!! I get it already....

Disclaimer** no animals were hurt while taking these photos. Mentally scarred, but physically sound.**Today was filled with cleaning out that Goat cabin. I experimented with the "layering system" this last winter and I will never do it again. A good 2 feet deep hay/straw tightly compacted that was soaked in big spots. Must have froze during th winter because the smell did not start till I got a foot deep today. gag....cough.... hold breath for...

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Back in Ohio...

**correction** I did not list the reason for the complaint. The supposed indoor heated pool was not even tolerable to swim in. Within minutes the kids were shivering and I refused to get in. I let the Captain brave the chilly water with our 2 older much determined children.That is why I called in a complaint listed at the bottom of this post*** The vacation did not go as planned. It happened but not as I had hoped. The Captain had a friend who...

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Vacation time!

So excited but it will not be long enough. We will be going to eastern Tennessee for a spring break. Leaving Friday & coming back Tuesday. Just not long enough for a real vacation but The Captain will stop at a few job places to check them out. I called around to different state parks and found a "duplex" cabin for $52 a night. It has a small kitchenette and all the necessaries including the linens. Not very big- a double bed and a pullout sofa....

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