Michigan

[gladahmae]

I'm eyeing up ebay. I recognize the pics from CL, so I'm assuming it's him. I'm just wondering what others think of them.

 

[Mom 2em All]

I would be so excited as well. I can't imagine life without my sister. My brother was murdered in Kalamazoo a few years back but he has never lived around us. He did 2 terms in the Navy and was always gone. He was just starting to get back in our lives when he was murdered. But my sister is something else. She is the apple of my eye (baby sister) and I would die if we were separated.

Your post brings tears to my eyes and pain in my heart. My baby brother and I were SOOOOOOOOOOO ****** close, I was sixteen when he was born, and he has always been MORE than my brother. Goofy inside jokes between us, calling each other all the time for advice, to share something funny the other would appreciate, trying to 'one up' each other on goofy Christmas gifts. I would have died for him in an instant. Without a second thought- I would have done anything for him, anything he needed, I would be there.
A year and a half ago, he decided he hated his family and cut everyone from his life. Me, Mom, and our brother havent heard from him or seen his kids or him in over a year- and no explanation given. We are 'monsters'. No way to contact him, or them. No address. Someone who is friends of his brother-in-laws fiance told us they were having another baby, a boy- but that is all I heard. Mom has been in a horrible depression, reclused into her backyard- doesnt go anywhere or do anything (except feed the birds- which the neighbor put a stop to).
Its a pain that I can only compare to death, except that when people die, they dont have a choice and cant talk to you anymore- this was by choice- and I just pray that my nephew has forgotten me and my mom by now- so that he doesnt have to ask, "Where's Aunt Sissy" and "where's Nonny" anymore....

Good Morning here! Some rain, smells so good outside!

Keyt....

on contact with you brother. Real easy pickle recipe. Your grocer sells in the canning supply section. My #1 daughter had never canned pickles before. and after borrowing my canning books. She gave up and tried this method. They didn't come out bad and was easier for her.

Robin.... I thought you just had your 21st? How time flies!

Nova ... How's the hand doing?

Mom2.. How's DH doing?

My oldest daughter would do that. Get up in middle of night and it didn't make any difference who's closet she hit. Really found she had a sleep walking problem on night when the dog started barking. Went to investigate and found her sitting in the car in the middle of the winter. She has been found in some very odd place. Really scary on night had keys and she drove about 6 miles and she woke up in empty shopping center. Now much older her DH still has to hide keys at night.

Hubby is doing fine, thanks for asking. Foot still sore, softball size swelling behind his knee, but the rest of his leg is doing well.
I used to sleep walk in my twenties- woke up in some very unusual places, like at the bottom of the stairs (

) and in the pantry...dont do it now, but hardly sleep. I wake up between three and four each night, for the day.

Just stopping to tell M2M that not on,y does that Uggo have a very nice crow now...although his form is hilarious...he seriously has the smoothest rooster dance to lure in the ladies. They don't even see him coming when he snuggles up to them then BAM! Tries to pounce. Lol

the black one or the white one? Gonna make some baby Uggos...

 

[Mom 2em All]

Someone slap some sense into me...I just had the urge to order some banty blue eggs to hatch.
Stop posting blue egg pictures.
I almost did it- and really, I am done hatching for the year. BYFM needs to get these babies and let me have my kitchen table back.

 

[uchytil]

SO, can anyone provide me with an easy, zesty recipe for canning pickles? I've canned many things in my life and I've always wanted to try pickles. I looked up recipes but there were so many that I don't know what's best. Plus many of them required a lot of ingredients and I just want something simple!

Yeah, but you'l get an endless array of recipes. I'm canning banana peppers right now. Simple hot pack vinegar/water/garlic - done. I've got a killer dilly bean pickle recipe if you are interested. Basic pickles only really require dill. But, some people add a ton of other stuff. Canning is an art - just throw things at it.

 

[BackyardFarmMom]

Someone slap some sense into me...I just had the urge to order some banty blue eggs to hatch.
Stop posting blue egg pictures.
I almost did it- and really, I am done hatching for the year. BYFM needs to get these babies and let me have my kitchen table back.

I know I KNOW!!!!!
Ahhhhh!!!
I want my uggos! When did they hatch? They are probably getting big by now.
I tried to get Raz to bring them to me...I even tried to bribe him

Maybe you would like to bring your heathens over this weekend and we will have a BBQ...
You can pick some clover for that rabbit of yours...
Or maybe we could help Raz put his sidding on his garage this weekend... He has to have it done by today or Fri though...

I gotta pick up a tank from his house
Pre-Chickenstock II??? BBQ @ RaZs!!!!

 

[Momma K]

Pre-Chickenstock II??? BBQ @ RaZs!!!!

If it was over the weekend my DH could come help side... maybe bring the kids too!! Hmmmm.... what would his neighbors say????

 

[NovaAman]

Chicken Grandma... Just so you know, I was very tempted to pick on you. BUT, I won't hehee.

Oh and Nova, there isn't a thing wrong with Mexicans. My step-grandfather ( only grandpa I ever knew ) was a Mexican and he was one of the best men God ever put on this earth !!! I hate that people stereo type other people. Just because he was Mexican didn't make him any different than any one else. He was still a good man.

I should say not. Both my boys are half-ers. My ex hubby is also Hispanic. Good hard working family, they are not takers. They've worked hard for everything, good church going people.

One hen is in a brooder- hutch thing and was out with her chicks while I was changing waters. The little bantam hen was acting tough when the Marans hen came close to the chicks. The Marans hen said heck no and a chick fight was on. First I grabbed the Marans hen and tossed her (forced short flight). When she came back I sprayed her with some water and wow did that end things fast. She thought the bantam hen must have some super ninja power so she ran off.

Thats funny. Mama hens are wicked awesome funny.

Oh this thread is awesome !!

Should have stopped in sooner. Not only are we awesome, I bet we could hook you up with hatching eggs... Or Mom2's famous uggos.

Nova ... How's the hand doing?

Healing very well. The part closest to the thumb is only like a scratch now. The part that is stitched and just below, its healing, a bit red today, so will probably put a water proof bandage on it for a few hours, and then clean it with alcohol and more dermoplast antibiotic.

Have those eggs been refrigerated?

One of the silkie eggs that is developing was in the fridge for several days.... As long as they haven't been fridged for several weeks, they should have a more successful hatch.

why are you throwing out feed just because it is wet?? chicks seem to like it wet, sometimes I wet it so they will eat it faster and it doesn't get thrown all over. on the meat bird thread they are fermenting feed for their birds. I only throw it out if it has sat for more then a day and starts to smell, don't want it to get moldy

Oh, I won't throw it out right away... I will let them eat at it, for a day, and hope they get it all cleared up, including taking off the part that stores the feed, and just leave it like a big wet food cake feed tower... LOL. BUT if they don't, then I have to dispose of it. I have 3 feeders out for everyone, and then one for the bitty birds. Can turn into a lot of wasted feed if I am not on it.

I find it ironic that BYC will often censor some of the words we type on the forums,

Oh, you mean like when my touch pad changes cockerels to effers, but the real spelling and does not catch it? Yeah... funny that.

I guess I will be hitting Zealand on Monday! Hey Nova, that's on the way to your house!! Now to decide...... To drop in rudely unannounced or to call/text first..... Hmmmmmm

Best call first. Sister is supposed to be out of the hospital that day, so, may be a bit on the busy side. ALSO, got a new number, so I'll PM you later. I didn't bother renewing the contract with sprint. $70 a month was just to much, and then the charges... WHEN I could get a pay as I go for 45! No contract. Jerks.

Someone slap some sense into me...I just had the urge to order some banty blue eggs to hatch.
Stop posting blue egg pictures.
I almost did it- and really, I am done hatching for the year. BYFM needs to get these babies and let me have my kitchen table back.

 

[vjwilmoth]

Someone slap some sense into me...I just had the urge to order some banty blue eggs to hatch.
Stop posting blue egg pictures.
I almost did it- and really, I am done hatching for the year. BYFM needs to get these babies and let me have my kitchen table back.

x2

The white uggo. He's courting those two hens very heavily. They aren't laying eggs yet though.

 

[RBahmer]

Your post brings tears to my eyes and pain in my heart. My baby brother and I were SOOOOOOOOOOO ****** close, I was sixteen when he was born, and he has always been MORE than my brother. Goofy inside jokes between us, calling each other all the time for advice, to share something funny the other would appreciate, trying to 'one up' each other on goofy Christmas gifts. I would have died for him in an instant. Without a second thought- I would have done anything for him, anything he needed, I would be there.
A year and a half ago, he decided he hated his family and cut everyone from his life. Me, Mom, and our brother havent heard from him or seen his kids or him in over a year- and no explanation given. We are 'monsters'. No way to contact him, or them. No address. Someone who is friends of his brother-in-laws fiance told us they were having another baby, a boy- but that is all I heard. Mom has been in a horrible depression, reclused into her backyard- doesnt go anywhere or do anything (except feed the birds- which the neighbor put a stop to).
Its a pain that I can only compare to death, except that when people die, they dont have a choice and cant talk to you anymore- this was by choice- and I just pray that my nephew has forgotten me and my mom by now- so that he doesnt have to ask, "Where's Aunt Sissy" and "where's Nonny" anymore....

Now that is really sad Kim. I'm sorry.

That is how I feel about my sister. I would gladly give my life for her. We talk at least 10 times a day and text all the time too. I love her dearly. I loved my brother too but God had other plans. I miss him.

 

[NovaAman]

When we were kids, my dad tried to teach us that the only people of importance were family. Always have your sisters back. Always be loyal. My younger sis and I, we are like that. We wouldn't squeal on each other for nothing. If we both did something, but only one got caught, we would not rat on the other. We'd also take each other punishments. Deny we did it, but take the punishment even though we knew who the real culprit was. I am trying to get my niece and nephew to understand that also. Family. First and always. I hope that I will have that with my boys too.

I hope your brother comes around Kim.