I will try. fyi Miss Zoe is the mother of the people kids next door. Both of the boys and Miss Macy tend to run her ragged. Zoe has been widowed now for 3 1/2 years. We all still miss her DH, he was a very good man.
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Okay we had some really cute puppy pictures this morning. Tater having breakfast.
The Daddy Teddy aka The Boss and Tater.
This is what happens when I get phone calls at 7:00 am, The lady that bought Tater's sister is trying to talk her cousin into buying Tater. It is nice being down to a 6 dog household again. The goal is to have 3 or less dogs. It could happen..... Don't anyone hold their breath
The Daddy Teddy aka The Boss and Tater.
This is what happens when I get phone calls at 7:00 am, The lady that bought Tater's sister is trying to talk her cousin into buying Tater. It is nice being down to a 6 dog household again. The goal is to have 3 or less dogs. It could happen..... Don't anyone hold their breath
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Truly one of a kind.. This world is less one very great man. His Wife and family could use some prayer. I have had the privilege of talking with him and volunteering there. He truly had a heart of gold.
Bruce Karr, founder of The Farm ministry, dies at 60
By Debra Smith
Herald Writer
SNOHOMISH -- Bruce Karr, an ordinary man who worked to change the world, passed from it Friday evening.
The Snohomish native died after a lengthy illness, surrounded by family and friends in his beloved grandmother's farmhouse. He was 60.
Despite all odds, he built a grass-roots ministry called The Farm that has helped thousands of people in the community -- and beyond. The Farm is well known for its elaborate Christmas and Easter celebrations, which draw hundreds of homeless families from three counties. In 2008, the American Red Cross of Snohomish County named him its Humanitarian of the Year.
Karr often said The Farm is about unconditional love and acceptance.
"I keep The Farm really simple: Feed the hungry, clothe the naked," Karr said last spring. "To me, Christianity is simple, and I like to keep it that way. I'm not a Bible scholar at all. It's just unconditional love at The Farm. People are wanted and valued. We don't judge people here."
Karr, a working-class man, had a vision to build the farm 15 years ago. He nearly died from a heart ailment in 1994. The experience left him questioning what he had done in life that mattered.
Against the advice of everyone, he sold his construction business and bought his late grandmother's dilapidated farmhouse. He said he didn't care about making money or status. He didn't, as he put it, want to have somebody build a statue of him so pigeons could poop on it.
He did want to be an inspiration to others.
The Farm started out as a youth group but later grew to serve the homeless and disenfranchised.
Today a fully stocked kitchen is always open for anyone who needs a meal. Kids struggling to get their lives on track work off community services hours there.
The ministry isn't affiliated with any particular church or organization. Karr didn't let rules and other people's expectations stop him from doing what he thought was right.
He had a talent for making people feel they matter -- and meaning it. When he asked for help, people had trouble saying no. The Farm has hundreds of volunteers.
Sometimes his family was surprised by how many people had heard of The Farm. Ryan Pike said if he mentioned his father-in-law's name around town, nobody would take his money. Even farther afield, everybody seemed to know about The Farm. Friend Blayne Greiner of Monroe said he once happened upon a man in a jungle of Guatemala wearing The Farm T-shirt. A few days before Karr's death, people as far away as England were e-mailing and calling for updates.
"You think little Snohomish, Washington, but the number of lives he's touched -- it's amazing," Pike said.
Karr was born Aug. 3, 1949. He grew up in Snohomish and attended Snohomish High School. He operated a successful auto body shop and then went into business selling manufactured homes with his brother, Larry Karr, in Everett. Later, he owned his own construction business.
He married and divorced twice before marrying Vicki Stevens in 2005, who shares his passion for helping troubled kids and animals. She plans to carry on The Farm's work.
Karr said his greatest accomplishments in his life were his children and his niece, Devon Walterscheid. He helped raised Devon after her parents' deaths in 1983.
During his final few days, his children slept on the floor of the parlor near him, held his hand and talked to him. His family and friends gathered Monday afternoon for a goodbye prayer led by longtime friend and motorcycle preacher Dean Ekloff. His oldest daughter, Lisa Atkinson, held one hand and his wife held his other. Ekloff dabbed a bit of oil onto Karr's forehead, and, before saying the prayer, let Karr know it was OK to let go.
"Soon Bruce will be running The Farm up north," he said.
Karr is survived by his wife, Vicki; his children, Lisa Atkinson of Burlington, Todd Karr of Mill Creek and Karrie Pike of Moses Lake; his mother, Doris Olson of Snohomish; five grandchildren; and many other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, George Karr, and his brother, Larry Karr.
Karr's family is still working out the details of his memorial.
Bruce Karr, founder of The Farm ministry, dies at 60
By Debra Smith
Herald Writer
SNOHOMISH -- Bruce Karr, an ordinary man who worked to change the world, passed from it Friday evening.
The Snohomish native died after a lengthy illness, surrounded by family and friends in his beloved grandmother's farmhouse. He was 60.
Despite all odds, he built a grass-roots ministry called The Farm that has helped thousands of people in the community -- and beyond. The Farm is well known for its elaborate Christmas and Easter celebrations, which draw hundreds of homeless families from three counties. In 2008, the American Red Cross of Snohomish County named him its Humanitarian of the Year.
Karr often said The Farm is about unconditional love and acceptance.
"I keep The Farm really simple: Feed the hungry, clothe the naked," Karr said last spring. "To me, Christianity is simple, and I like to keep it that way. I'm not a Bible scholar at all. It's just unconditional love at The Farm. People are wanted and valued. We don't judge people here."
Karr, a working-class man, had a vision to build the farm 15 years ago. He nearly died from a heart ailment in 1994. The experience left him questioning what he had done in life that mattered.
Against the advice of everyone, he sold his construction business and bought his late grandmother's dilapidated farmhouse. He said he didn't care about making money or status. He didn't, as he put it, want to have somebody build a statue of him so pigeons could poop on it.
He did want to be an inspiration to others.
The Farm started out as a youth group but later grew to serve the homeless and disenfranchised.
Today a fully stocked kitchen is always open for anyone who needs a meal. Kids struggling to get their lives on track work off community services hours there.
The ministry isn't affiliated with any particular church or organization. Karr didn't let rules and other people's expectations stop him from doing what he thought was right.
He had a talent for making people feel they matter -- and meaning it. When he asked for help, people had trouble saying no. The Farm has hundreds of volunteers.
Sometimes his family was surprised by how many people had heard of The Farm. Ryan Pike said if he mentioned his father-in-law's name around town, nobody would take his money. Even farther afield, everybody seemed to know about The Farm. Friend Blayne Greiner of Monroe said he once happened upon a man in a jungle of Guatemala wearing The Farm T-shirt. A few days before Karr's death, people as far away as England were e-mailing and calling for updates.
"You think little Snohomish, Washington, but the number of lives he's touched -- it's amazing," Pike said.
Karr was born Aug. 3, 1949. He grew up in Snohomish and attended Snohomish High School. He operated a successful auto body shop and then went into business selling manufactured homes with his brother, Larry Karr, in Everett. Later, he owned his own construction business.
He married and divorced twice before marrying Vicki Stevens in 2005, who shares his passion for helping troubled kids and animals. She plans to carry on The Farm's work.
Karr said his greatest accomplishments in his life were his children and his niece, Devon Walterscheid. He helped raised Devon after her parents' deaths in 1983.
During his final few days, his children slept on the floor of the parlor near him, held his hand and talked to him. His family and friends gathered Monday afternoon for a goodbye prayer led by longtime friend and motorcycle preacher Dean Ekloff. His oldest daughter, Lisa Atkinson, held one hand and his wife held his other. Ekloff dabbed a bit of oil onto Karr's forehead, and, before saying the prayer, let Karr know it was OK to let go.
"Soon Bruce will be running The Farm up north," he said.
Karr is survived by his wife, Vicki; his children, Lisa Atkinson of Burlington, Todd Karr of Mill Creek and Karrie Pike of Moses Lake; his mother, Doris Olson of Snohomish; five grandchildren; and many other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, George Karr, and his brother, Larry Karr.
Karr's family is still working out the details of his memorial.
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the one giant komondor is at least 5 dogs by itself !!!!!!!!!!
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**********My thoughts and love to this family, this is exactly the kind of ministry we all need.
I cannot tell you how many Babtist Churches I attended in the Renton area...after divorce, with my 2 children and was looked down upon and was whispered about..............................a single women............crimany...at least I am white, imagine what the rest of the women have to go through.
Needless to say, I did not continue going to any of the Churches I could find.
I really thought it was important that my children know that Jesus Christ is not a cuss word, I wanted them to attend vacation bible school just as I did...........but was run out by coldness.
I found comfort with the Harley Gang I was with........MMA and others back then, we had several reverands that practiced taking care of us ""misfits", what a joy it was having people who appreciate religion all wearing jeans !!!!! And leather
It sounds like this is that kind of man.
**********My thoughts and love to this family, this is exactly the kind of ministry we all need.
I cannot tell you how many Babtist Churches I attended in the Renton area...after divorce, with my 2 children and was looked down upon and was whispered about..............................a single women............crimany...at least I am white, imagine what the rest of the women have to go through.
Needless to say, I did not continue going to any of the Churches I could find.
I really thought it was important that my children know that Jesus Christ is not a cuss word, I wanted them to attend vacation bible school just as I did...........but was run out by coldness.
I found comfort with the Harley Gang I was with........MMA and others back then, we had several reverands that practiced taking care of us ""misfits", what a joy it was having people who appreciate religion all wearing jeans !!!!! And leather
It sounds like this is that kind of man.
Sorry to hear that Chickielady. Some of the churches I have attended have been exact opposite with groups to help others who find themselves in that spot.
You spoke of jeans. That brings a great story to my mind that taught me a lesson............
A group of us guys in a meeting was giving this one guy Bill a really hard time cause he was about the only guy in church who wore a suit and tie.
Rest of us wore jeans and in the summer shorts and t-shirts for a lot of us.
He worked at MSFT so hey one more reason to get on him from us country fellows. LOL!
We had a great bunch of guys there. Bill was one of them. smart fellow who i enjoyed talking to.
Bill told us I know you make fun of me for wearing a suit but for me it helps me come and worship better, sets the tone for me.
Probably not his exact words but close to it.
Never have forgot the story. Been about 8 years now.
After that none of us ever gave him a bad time either.
At least about the suit and tie!
You spoke of jeans. That brings a great story to my mind that taught me a lesson............
A group of us guys in a meeting was giving this one guy Bill a really hard time cause he was about the only guy in church who wore a suit and tie.
Rest of us wore jeans and in the summer shorts and t-shirts for a lot of us.
He worked at MSFT so hey one more reason to get on him from us country fellows. LOL!
We had a great bunch of guys there. Bill was one of them. smart fellow who i enjoyed talking to.
Bill told us I know you make fun of me for wearing a suit but for me it helps me come and worship better, sets the tone for me.
Probably not his exact words but close to it.
Never have forgot the story. Been about 8 years now.
After that none of us ever gave him a bad time either.
At least about the suit and tie!
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the one giant komondor is at least 5 dogs by itself !!!!!!!!!!
I have used that theory to justify having all these little hounds. After having 2 Komondork in the house for 6 years, it was kind of nice to have a tiny little ankle biter. The first Yorkie came to us at 8 weeks old, and I remember oohing and aahing over her tiny tiny poo poos. I got over that real quick. After Chuckles passed away, I had the time to breed Yorkies. It is so cute when the pups are born, they only weigh about 4 ounces at birth. So I now find myself not quite so thrilled about puppies after the 4 litters in just over 2 years. Poor Teddy is no longer capable of doing the job anymore. He still thinks he is the Boss Man. But still add up the weight of all the Yorkies against the size of Puppy and I am sure I can have a lot more little dogs and still not add up to his size.
One thing I have learned it is easier to pick up after a big dog than it is a little dog. The big piles are much easier to see in the lawn.
Greg I am sorry for the loss of your friend.
I have used that theory to justify having all these little hounds. After having 2 Komondork in the house for 6 years, it was kind of nice to have a tiny little ankle biter. The first Yorkie came to us at 8 weeks old, and I remember oohing and aahing over her tiny tiny poo poos. I got over that real quick. After Chuckles passed away, I had the time to breed Yorkies. It is so cute when the pups are born, they only weigh about 4 ounces at birth. So I now find myself not quite so thrilled about puppies after the 4 litters in just over 2 years. Poor Teddy is no longer capable of doing the job anymore. He still thinks he is the Boss Man. But still add up the weight of all the Yorkies against the size of Puppy and I am sure I can have a lot more little dogs and still not add up to his size.
One thing I have learned it is easier to pick up after a big dog than it is a little dog. The big piles are much easier to see in the lawn.
Greg I am sorry for the loss of your friend.
Looking for some guidance....
I had to put our hen-turned-rooster on Craigslist this morning and have had a couple of takers. (He's been up at 6 a.m. the last few mornings crowing his little heart out. City councilman lives next door - not a good combo).
While I have no problem with somebody taking him for their Sunday dinner I would be horrified if I gave him to somebody who was into cockfighting. Any thoughts on how best to determine somebody's intentions? I doubt a direct query would get a legit response.
Thanks,
Julie
I had to put our hen-turned-rooster on Craigslist this morning and have had a couple of takers. (He's been up at 6 a.m. the last few mornings crowing his little heart out. City councilman lives next door - not a good combo).
While I have no problem with somebody taking him for their Sunday dinner I would be horrified if I gave him to somebody who was into cockfighting. Any thoughts on how best to determine somebody's intentions? I doubt a direct query would get a legit response.
Thanks,
Julie
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Julie,
It's hard to know someone's true intentions. You could offer to bring him to their chickens (REMEMBER TO ALWAYS BRING ANOTHER PERSON FOR SAFETY!!) or instead of payment to get some eggs (if they have eggs, they likely have hens).
Good luck. When we were facing such a predicament, we just tried to think that even if it's used for a dinner, it serves your boy a purpose...
Best,
sdf
Julie,
It's hard to know someone's true intentions. You could offer to bring him to their chickens (REMEMBER TO ALWAYS BRING ANOTHER PERSON FOR SAFETY!!) or instead of payment to get some eggs (if they have eggs, they likely have hens).
Good luck. When we were facing such a predicament, we just tried to think that even if it's used for a dinner, it serves your boy a purpose...
Best,
sdf
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Unfortunately this is one of those gray areas, where if you are serious about get rid of your roo, and can't stand the idea that someone could use it for cock fighting, then you may end up culturally profiling. Most looking looking for fighting cocks are looking for bigger more mature roos. That seems to be my experience learned from watching what is being bought at auction and by whom. So a little research on what cultures are more apt to be involved in cock fighting, might help. All you can do sometimes is pray that your gut instinct is right and pray for the best. Hopefully you get a nice couple and their little kids come and pick him up. Best wishes
PS if you ever get a chance the auction in Enumclaw is a very educational experience for anyone with chicken. it starts at 11:00 am every Saturday. Anyone can sell their birds, and bunnies there if you get the critter there before 10:30am There is even live music, and a cafe for breakfast. I must say there is better food in town at the Kettle.
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It upsets me slightly when I look into my coffee and there is a dead body floating in it.
It's okay now I picked it out.
Unfortunately this is one of those gray areas, where if you are serious about get rid of your roo, and can't stand the idea that someone could use it for cock fighting, then you may end up culturally profiling. Most looking looking for fighting cocks are looking for bigger more mature roos. That seems to be my experience learned from watching what is being bought at auction and by whom. So a little research on what cultures are more apt to be involved in cock fighting, might help. All you can do sometimes is pray that your gut instinct is right and pray for the best. Hopefully you get a nice couple and their little kids come and pick him up. Best wishes
PS if you ever get a chance the auction in Enumclaw is a very educational experience for anyone with chicken. it starts at 11:00 am every Saturday. Anyone can sell their birds, and bunnies there if you get the critter there before 10:30am There is even live music, and a cafe for breakfast. I must say there is better food in town at the Kettle.
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