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[tick22]

Congrats bama.





hey how come your smiles is soooooo...missing????


or is that your happy face......



I take it your the one in white???



Now that other person looks happy.....


now something just struck me as weirdly funny. Do you have a neighbor kid next door or down the street named Dennis??????





well back to outside. I have to, well not really but will finish my planting of seedlings, garden if the weather is better than last year should be awesome. finished my additions to the coops. Now if I can explain to the Missus why the chicken coops get remodeled but her house doesn't. Been trimming trees the past week. still dealing with the real high branches cracked or broken off but got stuck from Irene. Weather was nice enough to let me climb the upper reaches of the pine and oak trees to cut them down. Ladder goes up 20 feet and I climb the rest of the way up. Have to do it when the missus is not home. (she working the Hospital this weekend) She throws rocks at me sometimes.... Other times she yells don't fall you idgit....



Possible light rain tomorrow so a good time for planting. mmm, that should have been up there with the garden news.


Oh well.



everyone have a Great day...

I know I will......

 

[bamachicks8]

Nope no neighbor.kids named Dennis the.neighbors did just have a baby though unfortunatel it was a girl andthey plain refused my request to name.her Dennis

and tick that is my happy face!

 

[bamachicks8]

Nope no neighbor.kids named Dennis the.neighbors did just have a baby though unfortunatel it was a girl andthey plain refused my request to name.her Dennis

and tick that is my happy face!

 

[ducklucky]

Congrats Mrs. Wilson! Can you get used to being called a MRS? Never could, makes me feel old(er).

Well, Arielle, didn't know our conversation would start such a debate here, wasn't my intention, only trying to share info. Anyway, we have access to whole raw milk from a reputable, inspected farm, and they sell it in stores as well. Also raw goats milk. And raw mlk cheeses. One of the pleasures of living in Maine. People here are just not afraid of that stuff, and surprise, most of the obits list folks well into their 80s and 90s. Almost all of those are farmer types. The ones who die younger, in their 60s and 70s are mostly the "city" folk. And younger than that, probably an accident or rare disease. So there is something to be said about eating whole foods and being outdoors and working til you drop from exhaustion.

No, the Paleo diet is not vegetarian, can't remember who brought that up. By all means you can eat all the lean meats you want. Surely the doctor who came up with it is in it for the money, of course he is! But it just makes sense, and as I stated before, there are those of us who are purists, which I am not, and those of us who will alter the diet to our personal tastes. To us, the diet is just a springboard, and a good one at that. It just makes sense to eat sensibly. Just cuts out a whole lot of junk and a lot of us may have food sensitivities we don't even know we have. This diet eliminates all of those things, like gluten, sugar, grain flours, etc. Yes, and dairy too, many folks may have a lactose intolerance and wonder why their digestive system always feels like yuck, I do not have that problem, so I indulge in raw dairy products.

And Arielle, I don't know how you feel about this, but the diet does eliminate legumes. I know they are very starchy and can cause a spike in blood glucose, and we do eat them maybe once a week because they are just so darn good for you otherwise. Of course the Hub with diabetes has to watch his intake, but being so high in fiber, and served in a small portion with another high fiber food, I really don't see the harm in it. We had a neighbor who ate beans every friggin' day, always dreaded being invited for dinner because legumes were always the main course. One can only eat so many beans. She was bone thin, too, and active, but always seemed lethargic to me. Would think overloading on any one food would not be the right way to go.

Ar, have you tried Miracle Noodles aka Shiratake? We just love them, and of course they taste like absolutely nothing unless you let them soak in some kind of flavor. If you haven't tried them, they are available thru vitacost.com and many other places, but we find their prices to be more than fair and get all of our paleo ingredients thru them. Let me know if you, or anyone else for that matter, want to order from them, can invite you as a friend and get you some $$$ off. No, I do not work for them, not a distributor, and am not associated with them in any way. Just doing y'all a favor, and of course I get a bonus from it too LOL! Anyway, back to the Miracle Noodles, they are made from the root of a particular yam plant and contains only the soluble fiberous part of the plant, no carbs or calories, no gluten, no soy, no real nutritional value really other than iron, but they do fill you up, and Hub likes them because he thinks they have the texture of fresh pasta (I do not, they are like rice noodles to me). Their theory is they stay in the system longer due to their makep, and you are not hungry an hour later, like when you eat oriental rice noodles. There is no sugar spike because there are no carbs. I know this will start a whole new debate, why would we eat something that has no nutritional value, but apparently the far east have been eating this stuff for thousands or years for its health benefits, so...But they are filing as a SIDE dish, and can be used a gazillion ways. Don't be discouraged when you take them out of the package, they smell a little, but you rinse that away, let them dry a bit on a towel, and then put them in whatever you are cooking, any sauce, and leave them in there for a bit to absorb the flavors, otherwise they taste like nothing. Hub is fooled that it is pasta even tho he knows it is not, that old brain playing tricks again. Anyway, that is my find for the paleos, and kelp noodles as well.

I know a lot of you will say diets don't work. Well, of course they don't, because almost no one can stick to a "diet" their whole lives. Our bodies and minds have become so conditioned to other unhealthy foods that we actually crave that junk. Just like trying to withdraw from caffeine, soda, bread, cravings big time. Someone said, don't give me a slice of bread, I will eat the whole loaf, and that is KEY. Hub has lost over 30 pounds in about six weeks, the diabetes DX scared him, and he has many other health issues. He's a big sugar person, but has gotten used to Stevia, and says he doesn't like that taste of sugar anymore, it's too, well, sugary! It's a miracle! Last night made coconut flour carob chip cookies, and altho they are nowhere near the real thing, he was happy with them, with a small glass of ice cold WHOLE milk. Will try carob brownies today with coco flour and see how it goes. Did do a carob layer cake with coco flour a few weeks back, it was yummy. He can't have chocolate because it irritates his bladder, but for those who can eat chocolate, I envy you. And both are good for you anyway.

So the whole diet debate is really a moot point, I think. What works for one, works, but there's no reason to get all upset about it. I believe a 30 pound weigh loss for hub secures my side. Personally, I am naturally thin and always have been. When you stop calling it a "diet" but rather just a life style change in the way you eat, you may stop saying "I'm on this stupid diet" and embrace the change. Bad carbs and junk foods are the enemies, and whatever "diet" you choose to get away from them, more power to you!

As far as the medication debate that seems to be starting up here, medicines are sometimes a necessary evil. We have destroyed our bodies and are paying for it thru drugs. Drugs can fix you up, and with a good, healthy way of eating and plenty of activity, many things can be fixed and the drugs can go away. But for some, drugs are necessary to survive. Hub takes about a dozen, sometimes more, but he abused himself so much for so long, he is paying the price. He's a very sick man. Thank goodness I can at least take care of him for now, he's not bedbound yet, and is truly working at feeling better. Hopefully we can reverse the diabetic aspect at least. Statins, that is a whole other issue. Personally, I have had high bad cholesterol my entire life, it's just my norm, but my good cholesterol is off the charts, so I don't even worry about it, and my doc agrees. Plus family history, no real heart issues, no strokes, etc. At 57, I take no meds at all. If I were to go to a different doctor, I'd probably be on many meds. Positive rheumatoid factor (my mom, her mom), arthritis is setting in, fibromyalgia, unnoticeable except for flares which are excruciating and not much else. Movement helps me get thru the flares, and they only last a few days. It's always there, but I have learned tricks without meds, but with food. A good hot cup of herbal tea or coffee works wonders to make one feel better and soothe. Did have a dr. tell me years ago that I should be on statins, but I know my body. My counts were high as a child. It's just my normal, and altho I'm young HA! yet by some standards, folks in my family just don't live that long. My genetics are something I have no control over. Cancer is the big threat for me from genetics, but I hope to at least postpone that thru diet and staying active. If and when the big C comes to call, at least I know that I did everything I could to try to avoid it.

Doctors, doctors, please. There are good and bad doctors just like everything else. We are fortunate to have an FNP to take care of us, and he is wonderful. Half holistic, half traditional. His wife is a hospice nurse, so we have the best of both worlds for hubs pain control. He will tell us if he thinks one specialist is good or not good for US. Trust me, we've seen plenty of both. We are now venturing onto the holistic trail, not giving up on traditional, but Hub wants a new outlook, he's sick and tired of being sick and tired. Maybe some acupuncture, Hub thinks he would like to try hypnotism for his pain and get away from the narcotics, even just a little. We are in touch with a world renowned herbalist/holistic and he wants to take Bob's case because it's so rare. Our NP knows when we come to him asking whaddya think, that I have done extensive research before even asking him for a recommendation, and he just says go for it, let's see if it works. As long as it doesn't interact with the meds, it's harmless anyway. But believe me when I say this, and please medical people reading this, no offense, there are some horrible doctors out there, we've seen more than our share, and you can tell from the first (and last) visit. If a doctor doesn't listen, doesn't even know what bedside manner is, poo-poos or dismisses you, it's time to look elsewhere. 'Nuff said. Please don't start a debate about doctors, there are plenty out there that we should show our utmost respect for, and nurses and all other medical professionals as well. Yes, we are the patients, this body is mine, and you can always say no thank you at any time, it is your right. Weren't for them, most of us would not be here.

On a different matter, I told you all I had brought in six healthy duck eggs from a cannibal female, but did not have an incubator, and put them in a styrofoam cooler with a heating pad, soft warm blanket and misting them, watching the temp and humidity. I believe 4 have died, the veins are gone and they are not growing. Will have the funeral today. The other 2 still look viable, good veins, and some growth. It will be a week today, so will give them a few more days. Pretty sure they will probably not survive, but at least I tried. And YES, going to buy an incubator today online, will have it in a day or two, so don't yell at me. Money was an issue. So then can get serious about hatching some little duckies. Removed all of the eggs from them yesterday so will have a fresh start. They were none too happy, they are very possessive of their eggs, but tough, they had their chance and blew it.

Has anyone had Buff ducks? Gosh, they are some beautiful. Do they have pretty much the same temperament as Pekins? I do love my Pekes, they are super friendly and super comical and ridiculous, and very well behaved. Will also be ordering some chicks, more RIs and Goldstars, the best of the best eggers, and mix up with a few of the prettier ones I used to have, and get a ROOSTER, OMG, I miss my rooster so much, and want some bambinos naturally. My little Dominique that passed was the best setter, the best brooder, and hatched a lot of roos for the freezer, thru no fault of her own. Gosh, it's amazing how we miss our favorites. She probably will not be replaceable, but sure will try. My RIs and Stars are a few years old now, but among the 9 of them, still get about 5 eggs a day, plenty for us. They are amazingly hardy, but now their days are numbered at this point.

Had a lot of egg customers at one point, back when I had my flock of 70 or so, but since the economy crash, everyone ran out and got their own chickens. Hoping that most of them have given up on that dream and will be back for business. We shall see, I can always barter off excess hens with a neighbor for goats milk, he ought to be birthing about now, or real soon, and he's got a mess of beautiful little goats. He sold a bunch to someone who owns an island off the coast, they wanted to populate it with goats, it's been a few years. Will have to ask him how that's going. We wanted a pair at one point, but with Hub being ill, it just wasn't feasible, I can't do much more than I already am, my plate is full. Oh well, maybe someday...

'Nuff for now, eat well, stay busy and ignore the rest.

 

[gryeyes]

Well im officially Mrs. Wilson

Congratulations!!!

Congratulations!!! Whoot! Whoot!

[quote ozexpat]
 my scovies like their pond. cant wait for the pekins to hatch
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Pictures? Ducks a'splashing are a hoot to watch!

 

[Bitterroot]

Well im officially Mrs. Wilson

Congrats!

We are now venturing onto the holistic trail, not giving up on traditional, but Hub wants a new outlook, he's sick and tired of being sick and tired. Maybe some acupuncture, Hub thinks he would like to try hypnotism for his pain and get away from the narcotics, even just a little.

May I suggest Reiki? My husband has cerebral palsy and scoliosis, and is often in some level of discomfort. He's on meds for seizures, but turns to me for reiki for the sore bits. I picked it up to help him, and he loves it. He's a nuclear pharmacist, had no belief in the "hooey" as he calls it, before I got my hands on him. There is no substitute for modern medicine when you need it, but combined with some of the more natural, holistic stuff they can go great together.

Thanks for the info on the noodles, that sounds interesting. I don't miss pasta, but hubs does. Maybe I should pick up a pack at the natural foods place and give them a try. We've tried spaghetti squash. He likes it, I hate it. Too sweet, and the texture doesn't appeal to me.

 

[Bunnylady]

and tick that is my happy face!

In that case, I feel sorry for Mr. Wilson!

(Sorry, I just couldn't resist. Congrats!)

Been trimming trees the past week. still dealing with the real high branches cracked or broken off but got stuck from Irene. Weather was nice enough to let me climb the upper reaches of the pine and oak trees to cut them down. Ladder goes up 20 feet and I climb the rest of the way up. Have to do it when the missus is not home. (she working the Hospital this weekend) She throws rocks at me sometimes.... Other times she yells don't fall you idgit....

Y'know, tick, some folks call those hanging dead branches "widowmakers," but I think it's because they may fall on you rather than because you may fall going after them.

Did you get half drowned like we did a couple of days ago? I think the "official" total at the airport was slightly over an inch of precipitation, but it seems to be located in the driest spot in the county. We had more like 2 - 3 inches of rain fall in our neighborhood on Friday morning; I had a young flood to deal with over at the horse barn. There is a large low spot in the pasture behind my house that used to be a duck pond (I dug it a number of years ago, but there hasn't been water enough to keep it full for the last few years). Rain drains from near the barn into it during these deluges, so it may contain water for quite a while after we get dumped on like that. My two miniature horses were standing in the water, pawing; Hubby said they were looking for frogs. I told him the goats said they were looking for their minds, as clearly they had lost them; a goat believes that any sensible animal avoids water at all costs!

The story about climbing trees reminded me of something that happened here a few years ago (have I told this one already?) My son and a friend of his had been climbing one of the trees in the yard, and for some reason had taken a rope up in the tree with them. When they came down, they left the rope up there. Some time later, I needed the rope for something, and not seeing anyone around, I shinnied up the tree to get the rope. While I was up there, DS and another friend came cruising through the yard. I can still hear the shock in the other kid's voice when he said, "Dude! Your mom's up a tree!" Having lived with me all of his life, DS saw nothing unusual about it at all.

 

[Wisher1000]

I wasn't told to start dieting. It was much like when I quit smoking. I woke up one morning and said, 'I'm tired of feeling lousy'. I was pre-diabetic, morbidly obese, and my blood pressure was in the prehypertension range. I'd crawl out of bed, and flounder through the day. Retirement got to shoulder a lot of the blame - once I retired my activity level dropped to about zero. Once I started eating better, I almost overnight started feeling much better. I dropped 50 pounds and my doctor was thrilled at all my lab values. I practically bounce out of bed in the mornings now, and the weight loss has allowed me to feel better about doing even more moving around, which is leading to more weight loss and better overall health, etc.

You are my hero! I am at just at this point. I am ready to make a change to a healthier lifestyle and have hopes that I can regain some of my energy. Turning fifty sucked.

I do not slag off farmers, beat on teachers, smack around cops.

Please give us medical people the same respect. Most of have good intentions ... and good ethics

Thank you, Oz, for this reminder.

I found myself agreeing with Arielle whole heartedly and still agree with what I think she was getting at. Medical people are trained professionals, not the end all authority on what is best for you. Yes, you should go to a docktor you trust, and still involve yourself in your own health care. I sometimes forget that I am in one of those groups you mentioned above, myself, but should always remember that what is good for the goose is good for the gander. In other cliches, I shall always try to "do unto others......" since I know how it feels. I have run across bad doctors, as I am sure some of you have run across bad police officers. The vast majority of both groups are good people, trying to do a good job.

I have just had a rough day with my hand on someones heart and then dealing with families who were not properly prepared.

I have these kinds of days from time to time. Imagine pulling a scared and hysterical toddler out of the arms of his crack addicted mother who is going to jail for possession and manufacture in the same home the child is being raised in. I accept that I will have those days in my line of work, but that doesn't make them less stressful.

Thank you for bearing the weight of that stress for the sake of others.

Darn, you are missing out on alot of fun stuff I can see. esp love smacking cops. snickers.

come here Wisher and let me give ya a smack. (most old timers know what that means to us).

I am not in the habit of letting anyone smack me, but in your case, Tick, I may make an exception.......

Well im officially Mrs. Wilson

Congratulations, T ! You look beautiful

Hi, Wisher,

. I see you. Catching up on how we acted while you were gone? Mostly we behaved. Threatened to get a little dicey at one point, but all is back to normal.

I tried to be a good influence.

OK, what did you buy?

I am having a hard time with my WiFi connection and reading (not to mention posting) is very frustrating.

I bought three Silvers Campines. A unrelated pair and a lone, distantly related cockeral. My plan is to start my own line of SC while learning by doing. I am going to raise and cull and study (SOP) and show. I am excited!

Speaking of excitement, after leaving the show with my new birds, we stopped at a service station just before getting on the interstate. I wanted to make sure they had some water before the three hour drive home. I filled the waterer and as I opened the top door to put it in, the hen flew straight up and out!

We managed to catch her and entertain all the customers at the store at the same time. Two of them are now safely home, but still in the tempory cage because it is raining this morning. I will get pics when the sun returns.

 

[refamat]

According to references, what I was told by medical types is wrong. The Paleo Diet discourages carbs, but, being the fad diet it is, and written by a person who knew little to nothing about ancient peoples, what do you expect. Archaeological evidence shows that grasses played a large part in what paleolithic peoples did like binding hides together. Grasses were stripped to fibers using teeth (as well as sinew, and tree barks), thus the knowledge of grass uses, as well as finds which indicate fiber and sinew were used to fabricate things. In using grasses, how could they not encounter grains which might be tasty. Roots and tubers also played a large roll in paleolithic life, as evidenced by the use world wide of roots and tubers for food and medicines. So, anyone who thinks paleo is the way ancient people kept healthy, remember that most died between 35 and 55 years of age mainly because of things like tooth and gum decay brought on by grains and severe wear and tear from stripping grass fibers and softening hides with their teeth.
Sorry for any misunderstandings. I frankly thought doctors would be smarter than to modify things to what they like. But like most who have delved into the past without schooling in archaeology or geology, they don't know their bums from a hole in the ground. But I knew that ancient people ate anything at hand, including grass seeds and other "gains" which they developed into the grains we now use.
They also fermented grains and kept the resulting alcohol for long periods, much longer than the grain would keep in humid climes.


Mark

 

[Bitterroot]

You are my hero! I am at just at this point. I am ready to make a change to a healthier lifestyle and have hopes that I can regain some of my energy. Turning fifty sucked.

I have run across bad doctors, as I am sure some of you have run across bad police officers. The vast majority of both groups are good people, trying to do a good job.
I have these kinds of days from time to time. Imagine pulling a scared and hysterical toddler out of the arms of his crack addicted mother who is going to jail for possession and manufacture in the same home the child is being raised in. I accept that I will have those days in my line of work, but that doesn't make them less stressful.

It's not easy, but you can definitely do it. We'll be here to cheer you on, and pick you up if you fall off the wagon. Nobody's perfect.

I hear you on the bad cops. Most of the folks I was sent to apprehend were fellow LEOs. Of course, it was on a military installation and all there was to do was drink and fight and ... well, you know, that other thing that gets people into trouble. Some people just bear the weight of the world on their shoulders. I'm grateful for the sacrifices of the selfless. Docs included.