I am sitting in the bird room, on the 'puter, dogs started barking but I'm not hearing anything, then, about 4 seconds later.......badda bing, badda boom!!
The news said the center of the quake was supposedly around Washington D.C. If we had been really lucky........but we don’t have that kind of luck anymore.
They say that the quake was caused by the complete void of intelligence there, and the fact that nature abhors a vacuum, nature tries very hard to fill this void suddenly, and thus......the earthquake, which occurred on the well known D.C. “Bushes Fault”.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
YOU PICKED A FINE TIME TO LEAVE ME LOOSE WHEEL............
A lot of traffic on this road since the barn fire on Sunday. The barn is down and not much left of the rubble. They've been hauling it away in dump trucks. I don't know if they're going to build on the same foundation or not, since the silos weren't hurt, they might have to, or, he might just start over with all new staunchions. I haven't seen anyone to ask, maybe today.
Anyhow I was sitting on the porch last night with the dogs, the neighbor up the road (big hat, no cattle) has been hauling manure all day. Judging how long it takes him to make a trip, I am assuming it's from the farm that lost the barn. So, he goes past my house and I hear this clunk as something hits the road. He stops, and about a minute later I see this tire and wheel rolling joyfully past my house then across the road and into the meadow. That's the same meadow he got a tractor stuck in a few years ago. We sat on the porch and watched that circus also. What a clown. It's a good thing the 'village idiot' wasn't flying home at the time in his little throw-a-way car. It was just about dusk and you couldn't have seen it coming. Never a dull moment here in the valley.
Dogs are doing great, it's like they don't even miss their previous owners. Maybe I'm showing them more attention. I talk to them all the time and pet them constantly. Little Miss Mary Fiona is out and about today. I have to keep Archie on a leash 'cause he won't leave her alone. He's constantly licking her ears and smelling her butt. I think she is the smallest thing he's ever seen.
Need to get a shower and something to eat and get over to Dad's. Gotta get out of this slump. Maybe the meds I took for my infected hand caused these doldrums. They should should soon be out of my system.
Later...............
Anyhow I was sitting on the porch last night with the dogs, the neighbor up the road (big hat, no cattle) has been hauling manure all day. Judging how long it takes him to make a trip, I am assuming it's from the farm that lost the barn. So, he goes past my house and I hear this clunk as something hits the road. He stops, and about a minute later I see this tire and wheel rolling joyfully past my house then across the road and into the meadow. That's the same meadow he got a tractor stuck in a few years ago. We sat on the porch and watched that circus also. What a clown. It's a good thing the 'village idiot' wasn't flying home at the time in his little throw-a-way car. It was just about dusk and you couldn't have seen it coming. Never a dull moment here in the valley.
Dogs are doing great, it's like they don't even miss their previous owners. Maybe I'm showing them more attention. I talk to them all the time and pet them constantly. Little Miss Mary Fiona is out and about today. I have to keep Archie on a leash 'cause he won't leave her alone. He's constantly licking her ears and smelling her butt. I think she is the smallest thing he's ever seen.
Need to get a shower and something to eat and get over to Dad's. Gotta get out of this slump. Maybe the meds I took for my infected hand caused these doldrums. They should should soon be out of my system.
Later...............
Sunday, August 21, 2011
JUST GOT BACK....
The Amish neighbor up at the crossroads lost his barn this after. Lightning strike, the 9 year old called 911 while his dad got the milking equipment and cows out. The oldest son and his wife and two babies live there, but he doesn't farm it. He has a sawmill attached to the end of the barn, but the firemen were able to save that and the calf shed. No animals were lost, a lot of hay and some farm equipment are gone. I was eating supper when the scanner went off. Funny thing tho, the storm was well past and then there was a loud clap of thunder, sounded like a cannon going off. Next thing I hear is the dispatcher rattling off all of these companies for a barn fire. I ate supper and drove up, was gonna walk but the road was kinda busy, parked in the field and the top two floors were gone already.
I gave Naomi a hug and then someone came and told her they were moving the cows over to a farm on Dad's road to an empty barn, I saw her fight back the tears. The son and his family that live there weren't home at the time. They'll be moving this year right up the road. I found out they bought the neighbor's tenet house and are going to tear it down and build a new house and then move the saw mill to that property. I hate to see that old house torn down but they said it was trashed by the tenets and its full of fleas and bugs.
Since the next son will be getting married this December and moving in where the barn burnt today, they will be able to rebuild to suit a dairy. They can have a new barn up in less than a week. I'll take pictures.
Later.............
I gave Naomi a hug and then someone came and told her they were moving the cows over to a farm on Dad's road to an empty barn, I saw her fight back the tears. The son and his family that live there weren't home at the time. They'll be moving this year right up the road. I found out they bought the neighbor's tenet house and are going to tear it down and build a new house and then move the saw mill to that property. I hate to see that old house torn down but they said it was trashed by the tenets and its full of fleas and bugs.
Since the next son will be getting married this December and moving in where the barn burnt today, they will be able to rebuild to suit a dairy. They can have a new barn up in less than a week. I'll take pictures.
Later.............
RAIN, RAIN, RAIN, SORRY TEXAS!
Wow, it just freakin' poured for about 40 minutes, sorry Texas. Sue and Sarah just left between storms. Coco is sure walking better now that her nails are clipped. They got to meet little miss Mary Fiona and pernounced her adorable. They are always bringing me something. Two weeks ago, Sue gave me a big bag of T-Shirts and brought another one today. I was wearing one on Friday when we went out and told her it is SO comfortable, I want to be buried in it. LOL, I'm being cremated. So she brought a second one today. Of course they always bring goodies for the kids too.
It's still thundering over at the river, looks like more storm is brewing.
Later................
It's still thundering over at the river, looks like more storm is brewing.
Later................
THIS AND THAT.........
We've had little storms the past few days. Just enough not to be able to mow the stinkin' yard. Don't care anyhow, in another month, I'll be hauling in firewood.
Didn't do much yesterday, went to the trash truck and the post office. Got two more books. I need to stay off of Amazon for a while. Threw out two phones, well, actually, gave them to the guy at the trash truck. They still work but now that I've got caller ID, I need new ones. Went to Radio Shack and didn't like their junk. Next week I'll go out to Best Buy and see what they have. Trying to stay away from Wally World.
Sue and Sarah are stopping by today to see Miss Mary Fiona, and to cut more of Coco's nails. They gave me a gift card to Petsmart friday. Said since I just took on three more little souls, they wanted to help. Even tho they have three dogs and five cats themselves. But, they are both still gainfully employed. Still, they didn't have to do it. Last week, when Trudy and Phillip came, they brought a big bag of Nutro and a case of dehydrated dog food. I've got the best friends in the world. I just wish they all would prep more. I'm not sure if it dawns on them to imagine how far down we're sliding as a country. But, all is not lost, T & P do garden. And, S & S and their zoo crew can always head for the farm if it gets that bad. I find it hard to imagine this country heading for another depression, or even, 'balkinazation'. Check out Living out there for an interesting read. I'd never heard of the term. Just food for thought.
Later..............
Didn't do much yesterday, went to the trash truck and the post office. Got two more books. I need to stay off of Amazon for a while. Threw out two phones, well, actually, gave them to the guy at the trash truck. They still work but now that I've got caller ID, I need new ones. Went to Radio Shack and didn't like their junk. Next week I'll go out to Best Buy and see what they have. Trying to stay away from Wally World.
Sue and Sarah are stopping by today to see Miss Mary Fiona, and to cut more of Coco's nails. They gave me a gift card to Petsmart friday. Said since I just took on three more little souls, they wanted to help. Even tho they have three dogs and five cats themselves. But, they are both still gainfully employed. Still, they didn't have to do it. Last week, when Trudy and Phillip came, they brought a big bag of Nutro and a case of dehydrated dog food. I've got the best friends in the world. I just wish they all would prep more. I'm not sure if it dawns on them to imagine how far down we're sliding as a country. But, all is not lost, T & P do garden. And, S & S and their zoo crew can always head for the farm if it gets that bad. I find it hard to imagine this country heading for another depression, or even, 'balkinazation'. Check out Living out there for an interesting read. I'd never heard of the term. Just food for thought.
Later..............
Friday, August 19, 2011
TGIF, EVEN THO I'M RETIRED............
Didn't go to breakfast this morning. The rest of the gang were going over to a diner on the main highway outta the city. Then going to a tourist trap. If I want to see antique tractors, I'll look in my dad's barn. It's too freakin' hot to walk around there.
New dogs are doing great. Miss Mary Fiona is doing great. Still don't let her out of the carrier without me being here. First and only time so far, I had to get her out from behind the washer. Right now, everyone is napping.
Went to supper last night with the girls and was surprised to see Bob there. He said Judy was at the beach with her family. He never goes because they have two newfoundlanders, two big birds and a turtle, Sheldon, isn't that a great name for a turtle? He's a snapper and is HUGE. Judy wants to release him, but Bob says someone will just shoot him for snapper soup and he won't do it.
Meeting Sue and Sarah and going to a book sale at the local historical society, then going to supper.
Later...............
New dogs are doing great. Miss Mary Fiona is doing great. Still don't let her out of the carrier without me being here. First and only time so far, I had to get her out from behind the washer. Right now, everyone is napping.
Went to supper last night with the girls and was surprised to see Bob there. He said Judy was at the beach with her family. He never goes because they have two newfoundlanders, two big birds and a turtle, Sheldon, isn't that a great name for a turtle? He's a snapper and is HUGE. Judy wants to release him, but Bob says someone will just shoot him for snapper soup and he won't do it.
Meeting Sue and Sarah and going to a book sale at the local historical society, then going to supper.
Later...............
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
SAME OLD STUFF, DIFFERENT DAY.....
Been sorta a busy week, so far. New dogs are doing great, I saw Coco run this morning for the first time. Of course, it's cooler now. Daisy sleeps with Archie and I. Archie tolerates her but rolls that little lip at Coco.
Little Mary Fiona is progressing along. I take her this after to get her stitches removed. I think I'll make an appointment for the new dogs also. I know they didn't have the $$$ for shots last year or this year.
The only update I heard on the Amish boy was he is in intensive care with serious injuries. I might hear something at the vets 'cause her mom is friends with a lot of Amish.
Took the truck for service on Monday. Then went back on Tuesday to pick up Dad. My bill was $36, his was $954. He was there on Monday also, and they told him what was needed. There was so much rust, the rotors and brake pads needed replaced along with the tie-rod dingy. They took him back in the shop to show him. Then he was a believer. The truck is an 02 GMC and only has 61K miles on it. But he keeps it in the poll barn and its damp in there. He kept saying, 'It shouldn't of happened.' I don't think he has ever had that big of a garage bill. I told him he shoulda bought a Dodge! The whole family is GMC, I'm the only one who is Chrysler. Such a rebel am I.
Anyhow, while his truck was getting done, we went to the lawyers to update our wills. I had been to another lawyer two years ago, but didn't like how she settled my friends estate. I wanted to get away from her. Mrs Kirk recommended Jay and we liked him, very much. If there is such a thing as an honest lawyer, he's it. Dad and I wanted to make sure we didn't have to dole out a bunch of inheritance tax when we go. I don't think our government deserves it. They are not good stewards of our money, are they?
I guess I should mow the yard, but, I'm so not in to it. I need to clean the house too, and do some laundry.
Later.............
Little Mary Fiona is progressing along. I take her this after to get her stitches removed. I think I'll make an appointment for the new dogs also. I know they didn't have the $$$ for shots last year or this year.
The only update I heard on the Amish boy was he is in intensive care with serious injuries. I might hear something at the vets 'cause her mom is friends with a lot of Amish.
Took the truck for service on Monday. Then went back on Tuesday to pick up Dad. My bill was $36, his was $954. He was there on Monday also, and they told him what was needed. There was so much rust, the rotors and brake pads needed replaced along with the tie-rod dingy. They took him back in the shop to show him. Then he was a believer. The truck is an 02 GMC and only has 61K miles on it. But he keeps it in the poll barn and its damp in there. He kept saying, 'It shouldn't of happened.' I don't think he has ever had that big of a garage bill. I told him he shoulda bought a Dodge! The whole family is GMC, I'm the only one who is Chrysler. Such a rebel am I.
Anyhow, while his truck was getting done, we went to the lawyers to update our wills. I had been to another lawyer two years ago, but didn't like how she settled my friends estate. I wanted to get away from her. Mrs Kirk recommended Jay and we liked him, very much. If there is such a thing as an honest lawyer, he's it. Dad and I wanted to make sure we didn't have to dole out a bunch of inheritance tax when we go. I don't think our government deserves it. They are not good stewards of our money, are they?
I guess I should mow the yard, but, I'm so not in to it. I need to clean the house too, and do some laundry.
Later.............
Sunday, August 14, 2011
MORE RAIN AND TRAGEDY.......
It started raining about an hour ago. A nice, soft drizzle. Sorry Texas. I had just got Lily in when it started coming down real steady.
Had another farm accident yesterday over at the Esch's. I heard it on the scanner when they summoned the amubulance. It was on the road behind my house and by the name, I knew it was Amish. The dispatcher said it was a 12 year old boy, run over by the team and farm implement, with serious head trauma. When I went to the yard sale over at the church, Mrs. Kirk told me it was a disc. They had the chopper fly in and take him and his dad to the trauma center in a neighboring state. It's the best in the area. She also said, someone went to the farm to tend to the other children and other people were driving the mother to the hospital. This community really sticks together in times like this. Haven't heard an update.
Later.............
Had another farm accident yesterday over at the Esch's. I heard it on the scanner when they summoned the amubulance. It was on the road behind my house and by the name, I knew it was Amish. The dispatcher said it was a 12 year old boy, run over by the team and farm implement, with serious head trauma. When I went to the yard sale over at the church, Mrs. Kirk told me it was a disc. They had the chopper fly in and take him and his dad to the trauma center in a neighboring state. It's the best in the area. She also said, someone went to the farm to tend to the other children and other people were driving the mother to the hospital. This community really sticks together in times like this. Haven't heard an update.
Later.............
Saturday, August 13, 2011
A RAINY SATURDAY.....
There was a benefit yard sale today for a young, local fellow. He has a disease that is shutting down his kidneys. He is only 21, and has started on dialysis. It was held up at the local Quaker Meeting house. A lot of nice old shade trees, plenty of parking. Well, about 12:30 the sky opened up without a warning and it started to pour. Kept it up for about a half hour, I'm sure it cut into their profits but I still think they did OK.
I left there after the rain let up and went to dad's. He said two of his neighbors had gas stolen out of their vehicles. He parks everything inside so they didn't bother him. I keep the car parked right at the bedroom window, but the truck is back at the end of the driveway at the barn. But nothing gets pasts these dogs. They would be on them like white on rice.
On a sadder note, we had a homicide over at the county line last week. A fellow was house sitting for his sister and her husband and in-laws while they went to the outer banks. Seems he was coming back from the grocery store in a neighboring town and this couple flagged him down. They ended up shooting him and throwing his body down over the bank toward the river. The next day a motorcyclist was looking for something that had fallen off of his bike and he spied a flip-flop, then a hat and then he saw the body and called 911. They eventually got the jerks in Indiana. They said they did it to steal his truck so they could sell it. Ya can't fix stupid.
Little miss Mary Fiona is doing wonderful. Keeps herself entertained in the big carrier I have her in. Chasing the two stuffed mice and the ball. She is eating and poopin' up a storm. The minute I pick her up to give her the meds, she starts purring. Aunt Trudy and Uncle Philip were here on Friday and Trudy fell in love with the little thing. But, she has 7 cats and a dog. I guess I've resigned myself to keeping her.
Coco and Daisy are also doing great. I am truly blessed to have found them in need of a home as much as they are truly blessed to have found me to give them one.
Now, its raining again. Sorry Texas. This is the fourth little storm that's went thru. Suppose to rain tomorrow also. Bring it on.
Later..........
I left there after the rain let up and went to dad's. He said two of his neighbors had gas stolen out of their vehicles. He parks everything inside so they didn't bother him. I keep the car parked right at the bedroom window, but the truck is back at the end of the driveway at the barn. But nothing gets pasts these dogs. They would be on them like white on rice.
On a sadder note, we had a homicide over at the county line last week. A fellow was house sitting for his sister and her husband and in-laws while they went to the outer banks. Seems he was coming back from the grocery store in a neighboring town and this couple flagged him down. They ended up shooting him and throwing his body down over the bank toward the river. The next day a motorcyclist was looking for something that had fallen off of his bike and he spied a flip-flop, then a hat and then he saw the body and called 911. They eventually got the jerks in Indiana. They said they did it to steal his truck so they could sell it. Ya can't fix stupid.
Little miss Mary Fiona is doing wonderful. Keeps herself entertained in the big carrier I have her in. Chasing the two stuffed mice and the ball. She is eating and poopin' up a storm. The minute I pick her up to give her the meds, she starts purring. Aunt Trudy and Uncle Philip were here on Friday and Trudy fell in love with the little thing. But, she has 7 cats and a dog. I guess I've resigned myself to keeping her.
Coco and Daisy are also doing great. I am truly blessed to have found them in need of a home as much as they are truly blessed to have found me to give them one.
Now, its raining again. Sorry Texas. This is the fourth little storm that's went thru. Suppose to rain tomorrow also. Bring it on.
Later..........
Thursday, August 11, 2011
BUSY DAY......
Went to the post office, nothin'. Good, no bills. Had to get gas in the truck and cans for the mower. Filled the cans first, pump stopped at $35. WTH, it did that yesterday when I filled the car. MMMMMM. Ran the debit card thru again. Proceded to fill the truck, stopped at $35. OK, last gas I'm buying there, dude. I would go in and bitch, but I've met the guy and he's a real SOB. My dad's neighbor works there and didn't want her to get involved. I left. NEVER TO RETURN. Gas up the road is usually the same price and THEY PUMP IT FOR YA! Dropped some plastic bags off at the food bank. Went to the bank for cash. Got a vanilla milk shake, got dog food, cat food, litter. Went to the dealers and made an appointment to service the truck. Saw Dad there getting his truck done. They finally found out what was making that noise in the front that he'd been complaining about since he bought it. Something with the tie rods. Good, I won't have to hear about that everytime I get in the thing.
Came home, filled mower, mowed yard. Came in, fed critters, fed me, cleaned house. Now, I'm taking a shower and going to bed. Phil and Trudy are coming down tomorrow to see the new kids, then, we're going to breakfast.
Later.............
Came home, filled mower, mowed yard. Came in, fed critters, fed me, cleaned house. Now, I'm taking a shower and going to bed. Phil and Trudy are coming down tomorrow to see the new kids, then, we're going to breakfast.
Later.............
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
BEAUTIFUL, BREEZY DAY....
As I sit here in the 'bird room', and, NO, I do not have birds, a friend named it that after it was built, because of all the bird feeders in that part of the yard.
Anyhow, I feel so blessed but distressed at the same time.
The two new dogs are working out great. I don't think they got a lot of attention from their former owners. They listen so good. When they go outside to potty, they do their business and right back to the door. The cats are no issue for them as they were raised with cats. Daisy has chased Charlie two times as if to say, "I don't like what you did to mommy." Little miss Mary Fiona is very content to lay in the carrier and scope everything out. She was taking a bath this morning, when I gave her the medicine, she was purring. But.....
I am distressed over the things I guess I have no control over. A friend that I email a lot of this crap to has asked me to stop. She said she is anxious and depressed enough and doesn't want to read anymore. Well, duh, isn't everyone? So, what do you want to do? Be surprised when you go to the store and the shelves are empty or bread is $8 a loaf. So, I'll stop sending her any of it. I certainly don't want to be the one to send her over the edge.
At breakfast on Fridays, when ever the conversation turns to "O", another friend immediately says, "Can we talk about something else?" OK, stick your head in the sand. I give up. I am buying food and such, but, don't be coming to my house and expect me to keep ya. Sorry, but I tried to tell ya. Is that cruel? Too bad. The milk of human kindness has soured in my stomach.
Later............
Anyhow, I feel so blessed but distressed at the same time.
The two new dogs are working out great. I don't think they got a lot of attention from their former owners. They listen so good. When they go outside to potty, they do their business and right back to the door. The cats are no issue for them as they were raised with cats. Daisy has chased Charlie two times as if to say, "I don't like what you did to mommy." Little miss Mary Fiona is very content to lay in the carrier and scope everything out. She was taking a bath this morning, when I gave her the medicine, she was purring. But.....
I am distressed over the things I guess I have no control over. A friend that I email a lot of this crap to has asked me to stop. She said she is anxious and depressed enough and doesn't want to read anymore. Well, duh, isn't everyone? So, what do you want to do? Be surprised when you go to the store and the shelves are empty or bread is $8 a loaf. So, I'll stop sending her any of it. I certainly don't want to be the one to send her over the edge.
At breakfast on Fridays, when ever the conversation turns to "O", another friend immediately says, "Can we talk about something else?" OK, stick your head in the sand. I give up. I am buying food and such, but, don't be coming to my house and expect me to keep ya. Sorry, but I tried to tell ya. Is that cruel? Too bad. The milk of human kindness has soured in my stomach.
Later............
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
GOOD NEWS......
Heard from the doctor. No infection in the bone. Just keep taking the meds until gone. Hand is still tender but swelling less each day.
Brought home little Mary Fiona today. She is in the big cage in the 'bird room'. Just staring at everyone wondering 'what kinda of hoaky outfit have I gotten myself into now.' At least she is not screaming. She is starting to use the leg, 'gutting the toy mouse' and flexing her little toes. Must remember to give her the meds before bedtime.
Later............
Brought home little Mary Fiona today. She is in the big cage in the 'bird room'. Just staring at everyone wondering 'what kinda of hoaky outfit have I gotten myself into now.' At least she is not screaming. She is starting to use the leg, 'gutting the toy mouse' and flexing her little toes. Must remember to give her the meds before bedtime.
Later............
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