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Across the Fence:  Come Sit on the Porch Awhile  |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9452 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9452 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 17 2020 : 1:29:40 PM
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D, you are right it is the simple things that seem to bring the most joy.
We lost two of our hens last night. JT thinks it was a cat. We have a few living in the woods. So we are down to two girls. I think we will see if our neighbor wants them to add to his flock.
Whatever it was wasn't big enough to get them over the fence and was apparently trying to pull them through it. So they were killed in the yard. JT buried what was left of them. Sometimes I have a love/hate relationship wild life.
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured." 
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2423 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2423 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2020 : 2:03:04 PM
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D -- So sorry about you losing your fur babies.
Denise -- Sad about your chickens.
Losing our critters is so hard. They become family.
Judith
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2423 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2423 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2020 : 2:17:41 PM
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The ice maker and dishwasher are still broken but I did finally fix my computer myself. Probably saved some $$ too. I used my phone to search and try various fixes and finally found one that worked. I had to use a magnifying glass to read on my phone but I was desperate. It was kind of scary trying things; I never knew if I as going to click on a wrong thing and have my computer melt before my eyes, but the fifth or sixth attempt worked so now I am connected with the world again.
Judith
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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
3470 Posts
Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
3470 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2020 : 2:51:07 PM
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Awwww...D, sorry to hear about your fur baby. Thank God for that little miracle of 'A first egg!"
It's true, if we don't keep our eyes and heart open for the little surprises & giggles in life, how will we appreciate the big ones? Sometimes its just days and days of those little ones... and that's ok.
Embrace ALL of them, right?
Denise, I vote for Kevin too. Hahaha Too funny! hmmmm...What holidays could we have in the month of Kevin? Hahaha
Shannon, still busybusybusy I see! Smell the flowers...er...tomatoes n cukes girlie... summers going fast.
Peg, you can have those triple digits
Sister-chick# 905(Sept.14th 2009)
FGOTM:Jan.2012
Judy
French-Hugs&Squeezles!
"We are a hardy bunch of mixed-breed mutts....a little Hillbilly, a little Indian, a little Irish/Welsh.....BUT a Whole Lotta GOD!!!"
"I used to toast marshmallows over my birthday cake. Now I can roast a ham."
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9452 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9452 Posts |
Posted - Aug 18 2020 : 03:54:59 AM
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Judith so glad you got your computer fixed yourself. Such a pain when we have to have someone else do it.
Washing windows and doing a bit of fall cleaning early. Hoping it will come faster I guess. Lol.
Will have to think on that one Judy. Always good to have a holiday to celebrate! Hmm, now what would work in the month of Kevin? Maybe something Hallothankmas? Since the stores usually have everything out at once we could decorate and have costumes and a big dinner. We could go around to people collecting food stuffs and whatever we get we would come up with a meal with all of it. Lol. It's early and I'm being silly.
Enjoying the coolness and quiet on the porch this morning with my tea.
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured."
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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ChikinsR4dinner
True Blue Farmgirl
92 Posts
D
Walhalla
SC
USA
92 Posts |
Posted - Aug 18 2020 : 05:35:26 AM
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Denise - I'm sorry to hear about your chickens. I agree - Nature can be a cruel *****!!! I've got my girls in a nature proof (???) enclosure. So far - no losses, but moving the monstrosity on a regular basis is a pain in the behind!
Thank you all for the well wishes. All of my babies had been with me 10 (dog) and up to 18 years (cats). I am sad they are not sitting at my feet while I work, or putting a paw in the middle of my face in the middle of the night (to tell me to stop snoring????). We have an - ugh- puppy , who has helped to bridge the gap, but I'm as frustrated by him as much as I love him. Each day is a test of my will not to commit murder. ;)
Judith - Congrats on thwarting the repair techs and doing it yourself! There should be a merit badge category for computers!!!!!!!!!!!
Judy/ Denise - I LOVE where you are going with the month of Kevin and the holiday!!!!!!!!!! It's clear creative minds are at work and something awesome will come from it!
In laughter & hope,
~D
Farmgirl Sister #8125
It is good to realize that if love and peace can prevail on earth, and if we can teach our children to honor nature's gifts, the joys and beauties of the outdoors will be here forever. -Jimmy Carter |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2423 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2423 Posts |
Posted - Aug 18 2020 : 12:28:57 PM
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The month of Kevin sounds like what my mother used to call Septober.
Judith
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Happiness is Homemade |
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Aug 18 2020 : 1:01:19 PM
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Ah ha, now y'all have triggered the ole brain cells . . . . just thought of this from my childhood 100 years ago . . . . do you remember --"30 days hath Septober, April, June, and no wonder. All the rest like peanut butter, excepting Grandmother -- she rides a bicycle." Hmmmmmmm, I guess I have too much coronamadness time on my hands. I'm a newbie here, so please bear with me and tell me what the "Kevin" significance is. Thank you very much . . . Elvis has left the building.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Aug 18 2020 : 2:14:44 PM
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Just came in from picking tomatoes out in my garden... Why you ask??? cause it stated raining! just for about 5min..
Oh how sweet the fresh rain smells... much needed Happy...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9452 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9452 Posts |
Posted - Aug 18 2020 : 4:51:10 PM
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Oh Grace, I love the smell of homegrown tomatoes!
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured."
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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ChikinsR4dinner
True Blue Farmgirl
92 Posts
D
Walhalla
SC
USA
92 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2020 : 05:13:08 AM
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Welcome Jean- We love new members and we're glad you've found the porch. It's a great place to sit a spell. And no - I've never heard that turn of phrase - but love it! :)
As for Kevin - It's the first month of 2021 - having generously been donated by the remaining 4 months of 2020 who could not put together a long enough string of good days to make the year worthwhile.
In laughter & hope,
~D
Farmgirl Sister #8125
It is good to realize that if love and peace can prevail on earth, and if we can teach our children to honor nature's gifts, the joys and beauties of the outdoors will be here forever. -Jimmy Carter |
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City Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Deb
Chattanooga
TN
USA
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Posted - Aug 19 2020 : 09:51:54 AM
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Such a beautiful day. Hubby & I decided to take a ride thru the country, stop for donuts and drop off our recycling.... except our truck won’t start and here we sit in the donut shop parking lot. Waiting on a tow truck now. At least it’s not stinking hot out.
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Farm Girl #790
https://twitter.com/EllieFunt
https://www.instagram.com/elliefunt_/
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9094 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9094 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2020 : 11:22:13 AM
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Hi Girls,
Cooler here today, feels nice, really could use some rain, but don't like to tell Mother nature what to do.
Reading a good book, "DOLL BABY". .25 cents at a garage sale last week. Nice nice story. Ok, I meant to say the book is BABY DOLL. not DOLL BABY.
Nancy Jo
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2020 : 2:51:29 PM
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Hello My Porchies....
D- I vote for the month of Absurdity! Let us just lob the rest of the year together and be done with it.
I am a person who usually loves Change...I see it as God's way of shaking us out of our complacencies.
But 2020 has been one continual wrecking-ball of change and I'm so over it!!
Denise...so sorry to hear about your chickens and your days of mourning the loss of your Parents.
Do you get Netflix??? The reasons I ask is there is a Series airing called I SURVIVED...BEYOND AND BACK.
IT is a show about people who actually died and went to either Heaven or Hell and were sent back to
their bodies on Earth. It is a show of Hope and dispelling the fear of death. I find it riveting and inspiring.
If you want an uplift in the metal of all this COVID and Political Mess...try it out!!
D~good for you for fixing your computer. I really hate computer problems!
WELL...my husband is having breathing problems so, I better go and come back later!
Love and Hugs,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
Member since Feb. 2010
Dec 2011-Farmgirl of the Month
Aug 2018-Farmgirl of the Month
LOVE YOU TO THE BEACH AND BACK!
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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
3470 Posts
Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
3470 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2020 : 3:26:53 PM
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Jean, I've not heard that version... but I LIKE it!
Deb, well at LEAST there are DONUTS! Hahaha You won't starve! Hahaha
Nancy, 25 cents... Sweet... you can't go wrong there.
We are still having fall temps here and lots of sun to make up for the coolness. We had a low of 58 last night. I awoke this morning and my piggies were screaming for another blankie. Luckily I threw one at the foot of the bed before turning in, just in case ... so I just burrowed under it and me and my pigs said, "ahhhhh!" hahaha
Sister-chick# 905(Sept.14th 2009)
FGOTM:Jan.2012
Judy
French-Hugs&Squeezles!
"We are a hardy bunch of mixed-breed mutts....a little Hillbilly, a little Indian, a little Irish/Welsh.....BUT a Whole Lotta GOD!!!"
"I used to toast marshmallows over my birthday cake. Now I can roast a ham."
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9452 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9452 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2020 : 3:47:11 PM
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Peggy, no we don't get Netflix. Too far out here in the sticks.
Deb, I hope your truck problem is taken care of.
Need to scoot just popped in for minute.
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured."
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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Edited by - levisgrammy on Aug 25 2020 4:08:33 PM |
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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
3470 Posts
Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
3470 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2020 : 4:17:09 PM
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Denise.... wait-what?... hahahahaha....You just did what for a minute??? Hahaha "Clean up in Aisle 4!" hahahahaha
I just remembered another saying for the months that I'd heard not too long ago...
30 days hath September, All the rest I can't remember! hahaha
I like it!
Sister-chick# 905(Sept.14th 2009)
FGOTM:Jan.2012
Judy
French-Hugs&Squeezles!
"We are a hardy bunch of mixed-breed mutts....a little Hillbilly, a little Indian, a little Irish/Welsh.....BUT a Whole Lotta GOD!!!"
"I used to toast marshmallows over my birthday cake. Now I can roast a ham."
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Aug 20 2020 : 12:16:24 AM
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Jean...WELCOME TO THE PORCH!!! GLAD TO HAVE YOU HERE!!! You have a great sense of humor...which we all love!!
Denise...I'm glad that I'm not the only one who types too fast and makes typos! LOL I bought my hubby a Smart TV for
Christmas and we get a lot of streaming stations with it.
Judy...girl I have been wondering where you were. MIA for a few days like me!!!
Grace...I didn't grow any tomatoes this year but the ones I have been getting at the Grocery Store are
out of thie world good . Same with the Watermelons. So sweet and Juicy!
Nancy Jo...I will have to check out Baby Doll!!
Didn't make it to my sons place for dinner tonight because of my hubby. I was
worried about this not breathing so well, I checked his oxygen levels several
times and that was on the low side of good.
Sweet Dreams Girls,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
Member since Feb. 2010
Dec 2011-Farmgirl of the Month
Aug 2018-Farmgirl of the Month
LOVE YOU TO THE BEACH AND BACK!
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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
3470 Posts
Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
3470 Posts |
Posted - Aug 25 2020 : 10:04:59 AM
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Prayers went up for you and Larry, Buddy <3 <3
Sister-chick# 905(Sept.14th 2009)
FGOTM:Jan.2012
Judy
French-Hugs&Squeezles!
"We are a hardy bunch of mixed-breed mutts....a little Hillbilly, a little Indian, a little Irish/Welsh.....BUT a Whole Lotta GOD!!!"
"I used to toast marshmallows over my birthday cake. Now I can roast a ham."
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9452 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9452 Posts |
Posted - Aug 25 2020 : 4:11:19 PM
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Oh my word, I fixed it. It may have been autocorrect, it hates me. Lol!!
At least I can tell who's paying attention.
We lost power a bit ago then it came back on now it's off again. 
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured."
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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ChikinsR4dinner
True Blue Farmgirl
92 Posts
D
Walhalla
SC
USA
92 Posts |
Posted - Aug 26 2020 : 06:57:07 AM
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Good Wednesday Sisters of the Porch! Sitting here at my desk with my morning tea realizing what a blessing it is to have a day with ZERO meetings in it. I guess I must be tiring of 'corporate world' really quickly. The only conference I want to have is with my chickens! Had a family discussion last week. Due to 2020 (the new month of Kevin shall reign!!) craziness we've decided to make all the gifts for each other this year. I had better get cracking. There's 15 of them!
On the plus side - spent last weekend pressure washing the house. NOW my porches are clean and a wonderful place to sit. Hopefully we will start getting some fall coolness in the next 8 weeks and make it better to be there! Happy Sitting!
In laughter & hope,
~D
Farmgirl Sister #8125
It is good to realize that if love and peace can prevail on earth, and if we can teach our children to honor nature's gifts, the joys and beauties of the outdoors will be here forever. -Jimmy Carter |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9452 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9452 Posts |
Posted - Aug 26 2020 : 09:14:38 AM
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Well the a.c. went out yesterday morning they can't get to us this week. So we have a small window unit and fans. Of course August is going out with hot temps this week. I am too spoiled with the a.c. I guess.
My granddaughter has been here since Tuesday. Going home today. We always enjoy her coming.
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured."
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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BeckyT
True Blue Farmgirl
180 Posts
Rebecca
Byhalia
Ms
USA
180 Posts |
Posted - Aug 26 2020 : 10:10:59 AM
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Oh my goodness Denise, I’m so sorry about your ac. That’s bad. I really hope the weather cools down for you. I long for my porch but right now I’m in the salt mines. Another hour and a half to go.
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9452 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9452 Posts |
Posted - Aug 26 2020 : 11:41:08 AM
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Rebecca,
It's not too bad today,actually. There is a nice breeze going.
We've decided what we will get we just need to set up the time for them to install it.
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured."
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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ChikinsR4dinner
True Blue Farmgirl
92 Posts
D
Walhalla
SC
USA
92 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2020 : 09:15:39 AM
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Happy Hump Day Sisters of the Porch!
Denise - we are supposed to get over 100 here today with the heat index - so thought of you and the AC. Hope it's fixed and was an easy one to do.
Not much new and interesting going on here. Work continues (as does the list of people I'd like to murder :) ) Hubby is still in NY, but expect him to find his way home in the next couple of weeks. Football season (likely the last college season I will ever care about (don't get me started)) starts in 12 days - at least for us. My girls have started laying eggs. 6 ladies ~2 'good' eggs per day. Still getting unformed shells after a week or 2, but hoping the calcium feed and oyster shells will help solve that problem. JoJo the cat has applied to officially own the farm - we all just really work for her. Moose the Destructor (dog) has proven that he's the most stubborn of all of the stubborn breed dogs we've ever had - this past week he ate 4 shoes, the molding in my kitchen and 'marked' my guestroom bed. He has a an appointment to get fixed - but vets here are way backed up - can't get in till middle of October!
The commercial-grade mower (John Deere #2) is broken after only 238 hours on it. Been gone for 6 weeks now and I am drowning in grass. Have had to use the tractor and bush hog to knock it all down; the equivalent of using hedge trimmers to give yourself a haircut. Only Kubota's for me from now on.
Projects continue. Looking forward to the weekend - 3 days worth! - and the chance to pull out all of the fall decorations. I have somewhat of a pumpkin fetish apparently. Yay fall!
In laughter & hope,
~D
Farmgirl Sister #8125
It is good to realize that if love and peace can prevail on earth, and if we can teach our children to honor nature's gifts, the joys and beauties of the outdoors will be here forever. -Jimmy Carter |
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