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[TheReidHomestead]

Well I'm off to beddy-bie! Nighty night!

 

[cackleberrylinda]

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Me too. I shoveled about 6 wheelbarrows full of wet wood chips into my last two runs today. I'm certainly feeling it!

My heroes... I need to clean out my older chicken's house. It used to be the cat's house. And has no chicken door so I have to leave the door open. It's an 8 x 12 (was a) shed I insulated it and hung a double french door. . I have, now only 10 cats. I made a home for them so I could keep some cats outdoors. Then in the nasty winter a couple of years ago, was it 09, I had to relocate my birds when the snow collapsed their pipe frame home.
So, the cats moved out. And now the floor is disgusting from the rain and wind blowing in. I need to go shovel gunk but it is stuck like glue to the floor by the door. I feel a tad of guilt

Hah... More than a tad..when I hear you guys have actually done the shoveling.
This week since it will be so nice I am going to do it. And put down the fresh bedding.
Thanks for the inspiration.

 

[Pharm Girl]

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I'd love to see a picture. Interesting idea..

 

[Ogress]

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YEAH!!!! Look forward to meeting you both there!!!!

I'm hoping I will get to go too .... it's not that far, just don't know if I will need to work. I'm also hoping to go to the next meeting .... not sure about that either. Wish it were on a weekend, or further South/East.

 

[Chicken Rustler]

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I'd love to see a picture. Interesting idea..

Hey Hey

and nice to see ya made it here.

 

[Ogress]

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I'd love to see a picture. Interesting idea..

I'll take pictures tomorrow after work ... I just looked in it, and DH did not bother to empty it first. The kids got out the stuff they wanted, but it still has broken toys and the missing soccer cleat in it! It is an Ikea wooden toy chest ...maybe 10 years old. the kids busted the lid, colored it with crayons and markers, scratched it up a bit... DH made a new lid by making a frame from some wood scraps (pretty splintery ... I'll need to sand it) and stapled hardware cloth to it. It does not look as bad as my description.

 

[cackleberrylinda]

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I'd love to see a picture. Interesting idea..

I'll take pictures tomorrow after work ... I just looked in it, and DH did not bother to empty it first. The kids got out the stuff they wanted, but it still has broken toys and the missing soccer cleat in it! It is an Ikea wooden toy chest ...maybe 10 years old. the kids busted the lid, colored it with crayons and markers, scratched it up a bit... DH made a new lid by making a frame from some wood scraps (pretty splintery ... I'll need to sand it) and stapled hardware cloth to it. It does not look as bad as my description.

What a good ideer...

 

[cackleberrylinda]

Think I will head for the barn and anticipate another fine and wonderful morning... oh yeah. this is WA...
Night All

 

[hallerlake]

I've been making something called clafoutis. It's really simple and really good. I've used a couple of different kinds of fruit.


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[hallerlake]

Burned or not, it's still good advice. It's only an equal relationship if no one is dependent. No one has to put up with crap because of fear. And if the Mr. should get hurt or sick, it's good to not be too dependent on one income.


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JMHO but at 50+ I have come to realize a little too late that I don't think any women needs to look to a man for anything but companionship. Every woman needs to work to bring in enough of her own income so in the event that the man should violate that companionship that she is able to comfortably hit the road and get the heck out of dodge if she feels the need to do so. Do not be in so deep with a man that your only option for escape is to be put out on the street or welfare and give up everything you have worked so hard for in your life. If you have a young child, go for the health benefits also although usually the state will step in to take care of the child. Just don't get in too deep. Keep your load light. You never know. Your first priority is you and your child. My opinion may be tainted so take or leave what ever you wish from this. Just open your eyes. If your significant other has incurred unreasonable expenses due to their bad behavior by all means do not take it upon yourself to work yourself to the bone to get yourselves out of debt. That is enabling. Just leave the responsibility up to him, tell him to get a second job and stir his own stew pot and you are planning to GET THE HECK OUT OF DODGE while the gettin is still good if he doesn't! But of course, there is still forgivness and forgiveness and forgiveness and yada yada yada, blah blah blah. What the frick ever. I sincererly wish you the very best and much happiness.

Honey, it sounds like you have been burned. Unfortunately, I am in a situation where the DH and I are hangin' on by a string (emotionally). I have been preparing for the past (I dunno) 5+ years that he may leave me. It is scary. I hope all is well with you now, Cow girl.