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[FirewifeJess]

Just ordered most of what I need to make my own Elderberry Syrup. I'm sick of being so run down and need an immune boost. Can't wait to see how it helps, or if it will compare in taste/function to the store bought stuff. Yay for homemade!!

 

[mikeyb]

Quote:

Over 2 BILLION people in the world and what, a hundred or so people live to be over a hundred?
JMO

Aren't there over 7 billion people now?

A typo on my part.

 

[Sweetlilbaby]

A typo on my part.

well you were right there are over 2 billion

 

[mikeyb]

Quote: Well I did a real quick count and I may be off a bit.
Current Population


U.S. 315,325,868
World 7,066,099,137

 

[Slinglings]

Quote: That is true

 

[RainMom]

how noisy are they? I want some of those ducks so badly. They are so cute.

Mandarins are sort of quiet and "shy". I understand they are not inexpensive, because you want mated pairs. ( Remember, if you take it's mate away, it doesn't pick another). I'm no expert on them, for sure, I just remember loving the colors of their feathers. They are nice, small ducks too.

 

[Sweetlilbaby]

Mandarins are sort of quiet and "shy". I understand they are not inexpensive, because you want mated pairs. ( Remember, if you take it's mate away, it doesn't pick another). I'm no expert on them, for sure, I just remember loving the colors of their feathers. They are nice, small ducks too.

I actually would be willing to take some that lost their mate. not looking to breed them. Just think they are adorable and am assuming they love slugs like most ducks do. and they poop LOL I love duck poop for my garden. Put ducks in the garden area for a week before planting and the plants grow fast.

 

[RonB]

That's a beautiful cake!

I feel badly because Mr. Hallerlake bought me a fabulous early Valentine's Day present. I've been sick and haven't gotten him anything except a card.

Japanese chocolate set circa 1910.

What ???? You mean He didn't get you chickens for Valentine's Day

How disappointing

well at least your chickens will have pretty cups to drink out of

 

[RainMom]

So...... I woke up sick this morning. I've been feeling like I have cheated fate for the last couple weeks with DS and DH both getting sick, one right after the other.
Unfortunately, my luck ran out

. I felt like I had strep throat when I woke up- yikes!

I had to drive to North Seattle and Bellevue today, for unavoidable/mandatory errands. I was also supposed to go to an appt with a specialist at the UW, but called their clinic and they said they did not want me there with a fever.

I've felt dizzy all day long. As I was driving, I felt myself about to nod off on the freeway, so pulled over and drank a bottle of Vitamin (?) water , and perked up, so kept going. On the way back, I stopped and grabbed a few things from Whole Paycheck for my son's special dietary needs, and headed home. I must have looked pretty whimpy, because my son actually unloaded the car with only ONE complaint. (record for a teenager, dontcha think?)
No way I could do one more errand today, though I was supposed to make one more run. I had to lay down or fall down .

I grated some fresh ginger in my IKEA tea pot (love it- has a built-in strainer for loose leaf-) and am simmering it for a few minutes with lemon and honey , hoping to sooth my throat. I sure wish I had some Marshmallow root!

Nurse! Nurse!!
Now.....where's MY nurse???

 

[Lutefisk]

Hello, the Forum! It's my first post here so by way of introduction, I live in unincorporated Mason County near Shelton with my DP, 2 Corgwyn, 1 German Shepherd and 5 hens ( 2 RIR, 2 Ameracauna, 1 Australorp). The dogs and hens are free range on the fenced portion of our property. Yes even the Bad German Shep (there is history there... A tale for another time). We are looking to expand the flock this spring with another 4-5 hens and possibly a rooster. Nice to meet you all!