Back in the 70's I worked in a little country store in our little rural town. There was still a meat counter where we had those big rolls of bologna, blocks of cheese, and fully cooked summer sausage. We had a big ol' slicer that would sure take off your fingers if you weren't careful. I...
Every time we went camping when I was a child we had fried spam, potatoes and onions. Cooked in cast iron skillet, over an open flame - nothing better! I occasionally still crave it and when I do - I have it.
Also had lots of fried bologna back in the day - couldn't afford bacon. Mom would...
Working on the first cup of coffee. Kind of a rough morning. Grandson is leaving for basic training today. I knew he'd grow up and go out on his own someday, but this is rough...
Oh he// no! I ain't no quitter, lol. I'm down 21 lbs since starting in October and I'm not quitting until I shed a bit more. Been increasing the physical stuff too. Feeling stronger and adding in more strength building work.
Ok - coffee number one is being inhaled while contemplating...
Every one of my does this season has delivered at least a few days early. Most years breeding dates lead to predictable deliveries - this year all bets are off!
Didn't work on the water line at all today. We have a service contract with a septic company to do quarterly inspections. Today was the day. Usually, it's not a big deal at all, but everything they needed to check was covered with ant mounds. I got the weed whacker and cleaned 'em up a...
Best thing ever - my heated mattress pad! Other cold weather comforters: cozy thick sock slippers and hot tea! I'm a coffee in the morning person, but evenings are for enjoying a hot cup of green tea made even better if it's cold outside.
Found a problem while digging out the valve. There are two lines that run close to each other. One is the water line with the shut off valve. The other line is a pvc pipe that has electrical wire that feeds the barn running through it. Somehow one or both have shifted closer to each other...