For Our Troops......

For Our Troops......

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Either you're searching for some information and stumbled across here, or already know me and are interested in what I/we do. :)

The dairy cow doesn’t ask for much, but she asks every day.
People who are creating wealth with a cow either are hardworking and reliable or get that way in a hurry. This is the way it has been for a very long time.
--Joann Grohman (Author of Keeping a Family Cow)


There are three kinds of people in this world:
Those who watch things happen,
Those who Make things happen,
or you can wonder what the hell happened.
--Captain Phil Harris (RIP)



A few of words of wisdom I have come across:


Choose not to just live within your means, but live within your needs.


If you don't want to be responsible for or defend yourself, please don't expect others to do it for you.

(My translation: Buck up and learn some skills!)


Prepare for the worst, hope for the best!

"Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the AmericanGovernment take care of him; better take a closer look at the American Indian."--Henry Ford

**~*~**Spread the word!**~*~**

Small Family Farms need our help when ludicrous charges have come up against them. Maybe someday it could be one of us on this "make an example out of you" chopping block.

Pushing back (via donations, interviews, getting the word out, etc) and standing up for what we believe in will send a clear message that we refuse to just roll over and give up!

When we know what we're fighting for, we fight harder--Sgt . Gary Stein (USMC)

THANK YOU!!!



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Saturday, February 11, 2012

Bitter cold

Icicles off the awning after the last snow

Last night was a cold brutal night for the outside critters. I laid out extra hay for the cows on the south side of the shed and they used it for bedding to sleep in instead! Oh well, I couldn't blame them! Everything is eating/drinking extra, the windchill hovered at 20* below for much of the night. This winters' weather has been so mixed up with the temps and snows/rain....no wonder the plants are confused thinking spring was here.
The cold has effected Dolly the most, she is showing her age with her aches/gimps.

Kyle is at a Speech Meet today, so the morning started early at 3:45 making sure he was up to get to the school on time before the bus left. ;) My truck was fixed yesterday, so I didn't have to run him in to town. I think he was more glad than I to have it fixed!
He has a Band Concert tomorrow, so we are looking forward to that, it's always a treat and they do a really good job.

Jared called this morning, he got leave the end of the month so I got his plane tickets ordered (reserved?). I just hope the weather is not nasty cold while he's home on leave. I'm excited he was able to come home, and sure wish he was stationed closer!

Pat is trying to win a fortune (for me? HA HA) this morning at a casino with one of the neighbors. He likes going there, I get bored too quickly, so don't go.
I am spending the day cooking and puttering around and catching up on back issues of Acres USA. I am enjoying the quiet....that will change once "the" Naughty Kitty (Q-Tip, the white cat) wakes up from her nap and starts her normal antics. HA If I try to take a nap, she'll probably do a good job of making sure my nap time doesn't last nearly as long as hers. :(

I am just looking forward to sleeping in tomorrow, it's been a long week!

The bright sunrise was welcome after a couple of gloomy days!

1 comment:

  1. Janene, It's been bitter cold here too. What a difference from the 70 degrees two weeks ago. The snow we got last weekend is still hanging around. I've been planning the new land garden expansion and most likely have estimated way to much accomplishments for this year. I expect it will take a few years to get the 3600 square foot (60X60) garden into full production. This first year will be battling the elements including the living ones. (Rabbits, wild turkeys, deer, squirrels, and something unknown that burrows) The first couple years much time will be spent building fences, planting prickly bushes (Rugosa rose bushes), and perimeter flower deterrents (Marigolds and the like). It should keep me busy the rest of my life. I probably will need a little help from my friends. What do you think? Do you have your garden planned yet?

    Have a great day.

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