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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
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 Posted - Mar 08 2009 : 9:32:42 PM
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Everybody is doing well. That daddy is all about helping!!!
They came out for lunch today and everyone is relaxed and baby is calm and happy!!
My son AND hubby got contacts this month- in addition to filling ALL our 90 day RX!!!
Also grands bdays and ...well you know how it goes!!!!!!
We have a generator but gasoline could be a problem if the power is out for more than a week or two.
Last hurricane it was no prob- company took care of us so we could be here to work- but the company is now ATT instead of bellsouth now- different policies now. We dont really know alot about how they will treat us.
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Mar 08 2009 : 9:37:12 PM
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Night girls!!!
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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Ronna
True Blue Farmgirl
1891 Posts
Ronna
Fernley
NV
USA
1891 Posts |
Posted - Mar 08 2009 : 11:33:25 PM
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Monica,
Side by side fridges aren't all they're cracked up to be. I have the biggest I could get at the time, a 27 cu ft KitchenAid and it's just not easy to manuever stuff in the freezer side. If I were to buy again, I'd go with a bottom freezer. Yes, have to dig for stuff, but will still hold more than the side by side. Ideally, would get an all fridge with ice maker only. I really don't use the side by side for too much, even though I have to go to the garage for the freezer.
My daughter has her grandmothers wringer washer. Jerk BIL made a big deal out of no one selling anything that belonged to her and then he put up a for sale sign for the washer and ironing mangle. Lori had a friend buy the washer for her, since he was being such a greedy snot about not letting anyone have anything. She did not make provisions for personal items, only the $$ and property. She'd told Lori all her life she would get the Revere Ware and when time came, jerk said she could have them if she bought him replacements. What the hell did he use to cook in before...okay, off that sore subject. I just do hope to outlive him and hope he hasn't let his dogs destroy the quilts. |
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Lavendar fields dreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
1032 Posts
little monkeys mommy
washington
USA
1032 Posts |
Posted - Mar 09 2009 : 12:06:27 AM
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oh jeez you gals have been chatting away today.
and manners i have those please get your ars out of the way and thank you for moving your ars outta my way. my momma taught me to always so please and thank you and i dooo. lol
gotta run and get the laundry in for school and hubbys work clothes for tommorrow. then clean up after my little terror monkey boy. always on the go and finding something to make a mess with.
lavendar girl
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
1593 Posts |
Posted - Mar 09 2009 : 06:00:45 AM
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Good morning, ladies!!
I am afraid to start looking at Craigslist. I think I could easily become addicted.
I would love to find a place to buy local beef and chicken instead of the grocery store. I get absolutely grossed out when I think about how the meat is processed. I don't think there is anywhere to get fresh, local meat.
Yesterday was a gorgeous day. It was in the 60's and the sun was shining. We cleaned up the yard and we also cleaned out the van. It was a mess. Now it's nice and clean. We went to Lowe's and bought some organic seed starter mix. I am going to get all my seeds started this week. It won't be until sometime in May that we can plant them outside.
It is cold and raining here today. They are saying it's going to change to snow this afternoon. I am so sick of snow. Can't wait until there is no more chance of snow. The high this week is only in the 40's and 20's at night.
I also went to Joanne's and picked up a couple of Simplicity patterns on sale. I finally bought a rotary cutter and mat. I needed one and it was on sale. My parents gave me some money for my birthday so I used that.
Helping the economy. LOL Whenever I go to the store they are always busy. I don't know why they keep saying no one is spending. I see people spending. Lowe's and Joanne's were both busy yesterday.
Gotta go do math with the kids.
Check in later.
Ruth
 Living the farm life in my heart.
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Ruth
http://farmgirlinmyheart.blogspot.com |
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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl
1975 Posts
Sharon
CA
USA
1975 Posts |
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
1593 Posts |
Posted - Mar 09 2009 : 07:30:45 AM
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I posted some new pictures on my blog of the apron I made for the apron swap and the one I received. There's a picture of the St. Pat's craft, too.
Yucky and rainy so far today. It's so dark. It's a good snuggle and movie day today.
Ruth
Living the farm life in my heart.
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Ruth
http://farmgirlinmyheart.blogspot.com |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Mar 09 2009 : 08:16:37 AM
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yes, i have a 4 yr old stainless steel whirlpool side by side, I cannot remember the sq footage, big though as I remember when shopping for it, thought it would be better than the top freezer one i had before..not. I wont get a side by side again.
off to check ruths blog.
#56
http://hectichousehold.blogspot.com
A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have.
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oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2391 Posts
monica
oatman
az
USA
2391 Posts |
Posted - Mar 09 2009 : 08:19:51 AM
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Ronna, I guess in my mind it seems like it would be easier to have shelves in the freezer! My problem sometimes is that when I am digging through the freezer on top I almost have a frozen roast fall on me! I would not mind digging in a bottom freezer. I wouldn't have frozen meats falling on me!
Sharon, I like that fridge, but I know hubby would never go for it! We just put a bunch of money into getting the van running because his truck is dying and he's not even keen on the side-by-side that I found for $100.
Hope you all have a great morning!
Monica
farmgirls rule!
www.justducky48.etsy.com
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
Posted - Mar 09 2009 : 08:27:53 AM
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I need to remember to pick up a case of canning jars every other week or so as well. Those need no refrigeration when there are power issues and I have a feeling they are going to be in greater demand. Vegetable seed sales have doubled.
 http://bonne1313.blogspot.com/ BLOG
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Mar 09 2009 : 08:38:08 AM
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yes, they just redid our community garden here, it is 3 times the size it was, maybe even more, they say there is a waiting list this yr for spaces instead of having empty plots like in yrs past
#56
http://hectichousehold.blogspot.com
A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have.
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
1593 Posts |
Posted - Mar 09 2009 : 08:40:43 AM
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I have a two top freezer/ fridges and they are a pain. there are always avalanches. Can't get a new one, though. I would like a freezer, though. Maybe it's time to look on Craigslist.
Bonne~I am doing more of a garden this year than ever before and I am looking forward to canning and freezing alot of it for the winter. Things are getting tough and you need to be able to do more for yourself. Can't rely on others.
Jess~Yeah!! Can't wait to get packages. So much fun.
Living the farm life in my heart.
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Ruth
http://farmgirlinmyheart.blogspot.com |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
Posted - Mar 09 2009 : 10:20:21 AM
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And if you're tight for $$ now, who isn't, go to Dollar Tree and get the cheapy seeds.What are they, like 10/$1 or so, the basic Carrots, lettuce, beans, corn, I've had no problems with their cheap seeds, going right in the ground after frost danger. Peppers and tomatoes start them inside now. For under $5 you'll have plenty of seeds to get you going.
http://bonne1313.blogspot.com/ BLOG
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Ronna
True Blue Farmgirl
1891 Posts
Ronna
Fernley
NV
USA
1891 Posts |
Posted - Mar 09 2009 : 10:21:16 AM
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| Monica, gotta do what is best for you and your finances. If you're buying new and money is not the factor, then you go for what you really want. Just for kicks, start a survey on across the fence or one of the other forums and ask how many with side by sides would choose it again. No freezer or bottom freezer would be my choice. Mine is 12 yrs old, no telling how long it will keep going. Probably longer than a family with kids at home, where it would be opened a hundred times a day. |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Mar 09 2009 : 10:32:52 AM
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I'm afraid I'm stuck with a side by side for time being..I hope for a good while actually since we've got to replace the heat/air system.. I do agree with y'all though..they are not as efficient for storage...I'll get a small freezer for the laundry room.
I've canned but years ago...I'll have to start with a simple water bath. This year I will not grow anything since I'll be traveling back and forth but there are many farmers locally that I'm gonna be able to buy from and do some canning..meanwhile, I will start stocking the pantry with can goods...gotta be ready for next winter.
Any amount of snow and I can't get out of my driveway or the road into the house...it's a steady rise upward for an 1/8th of a mile or better.
Queen of Dreamsz ~ keeper of dream kingdom
www.queenofdreamsz.blogspot.com ~~~~~~My Creative Journey
"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass…it's about learning to dance in the rain." |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
Posted - Mar 09 2009 : 10:37:28 AM
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And if you're shopping via Craigslist, contact the party quickly and get over to see it fast too. 10 people called about the freezer the first hour it was posted and we showed up first. Mwwaagghhhh! Keep some cash squirreled away in the house just for impromptu Craigslist finds, as you'll want to have exact cash on hand to pay. The longer you hem and haw about an item, the more likely you are to miss out on a deal. I've got a good partner in crime when it comes to flying outta here at the drop of a hat. lol "wanna go see a ____??? Let's go!"
http://bonne1313.blogspot.com/ BLOG
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Mar 09 2009 : 10:39:19 AM
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On a different subject.....take a look at this.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090309/pl_nm/us_usa_china_navy
And we are now drowning in debt to these mean crazy a&& people....Really makes you wonder who is sitting in that white house right now. No one should ever question the day when they pop up to tell us how we are gonna live in this country since they now own us.
Ok, daily political newscast is over! LOL
Queen of Dreamsz ~ keeper of dream kingdom
www.queenofdreamsz.blogspot.com ~~~~~~My Creative Journey
"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass…it's about learning to dance in the rain." |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Mar 09 2009 : 10:45:31 AM
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chins knows we are broke, watch them come in and take over...it will happen, that chic with 14 kids will be a thing o the past, we will have the 1 kid rule, i will be hiding in the mountains with my flock.
#56
http://hectichousehold.blogspot.com
A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have.
-- Thomas Jefferson |
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
1593 Posts |
Posted - Mar 09 2009 : 10:49:29 AM
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I had a side by side one time. It was not my favorite. My mom had one for years and she liked hers. She also has an upright freezer in her basement that she uses, too.
I didn't know that Dollar Tree had good seeds. I ordered heirloom seeds from SSE. I also traded some seeds with others to save some money.
Here, I have to start alot of seeds indoors because it's cold until about the beginning of May. By the end of the month, everything will be in the greenhouse.
Ruth
Living the farm life in my heart.
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Ruth
http://farmgirlinmyheart.blogspot.com |
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
1593 Posts |
Posted - Mar 09 2009 : 10:51:46 AM
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Jess~so true and so scary. They know that our darling president will not want any altercations and they will be pushing us around. I can totally see them taking us over. My favorite is the pres wants to meet with members of the Taliban. How wonderful~Maybe we can all be friends.
Living the farm life in my heart.
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Ruth
http://farmgirlinmyheart.blogspot.com |
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Mar 09 2009 : 10:53:27 AM
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i dont need any new friends
maybe he should go over there with out his secret service, walk thru the streets and see if he makes it back alive
#56
http://hectichousehold.blogspot.com
A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have.
-- Thomas Jefferson |
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
1593 Posts |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Mar 09 2009 : 10:55:54 AM
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yep
i am sure it would do someone some good, right?
#56
http://hectichousehold.blogspot.com
A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have.
-- Thomas Jefferson |
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
1593 Posts |
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Stitching & Crafting Room: New Apron(and more) Sew-a-long...cont. from before |
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New Apron(and more) Sew-a-long...cont. from before
