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[perchie.girl]

Deb - ya seen this thread? https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/is-there-any-fellow-jewelry-makers.817592/page-2

Oh my ... going to poke in on that one.... thanks....

 

[perchie.girl]

Deb - ya seen this thread? https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/is-there-any-fellow-jewelry-makers.817592/page-2

Posted on there....

 

[perchie.girl]

I'm not worried about the house, to be honest but I would like to know what the cause was. The thought of someone breaking in is another matter. Here that would mean certain death for me and DW and SIL repeatedly "assaulted" and then likely killed also.

Mannn.... I had a mentor that lived in Africa several hundred thousand years ago.... She said her house was like a compound complete with razor tape around the top of the six foot fence. She said when they rode their horses to a one they went out armed.
deb

 

[perchie.girl]

Bat "v" AK47

Yep.... please be careful... I have a shotgun just because I know everyone knows the sound of one being cocked. The crime in my area is down now that they built a big border patrol station. And cleaned out the drug dealers... But there are stories that float about

deb

 

[perchie.girl]

Quite right, we don't. But i hear AK47s can be had for $50 a pop from over the border in Somalia. Some criminals also hire 'em from the police for the night

 

[Ravynscroft]

Ain't that a kicker?

And so many complain here in the US about our police force...

 

[Alaskan]

My son Zack is ADHD, not even close I know. But I started noticing that when he would help me in the barn with the goats, if he got off task, which he did often, they would paw or nudge his leg. It would snap him back so to speak. So I began having him help me regularly and with specific consistent tasks. It turned into a behavior modification technique that helped his mind retrain to stay focused.
Just spend some time watching them watching and interacting with him. You may see something you haven't seen that will work.

Pointers? Shoot, I still need those, lol...

Seriously though, best thing is schedule and consistency...
His brain does not work in the same pathways as most others... some things are absolutely incomprehensible, not kidding... many will think he is just stubborn, and while he *may* be, a lot of it is simply that he can't see in that direction, per se...

It's super hard to explain, and unfortunately, most people tend to 'forget' quite quickly when it is explained to them... maybe need to come up with a reminder toy, like a rubber band on the wrist... give it a flick when he should be using social manners, when he gets tired have him flick it... get those tied together and it *might* help him trigger manners better... make sense?

Not mine either. Wouldn't but you have to meet deadly force with deadly force. It's the only way to stay alive sometimes . As the population grows and more people struggle to even feed themselves . So will crime increase . And there are those with total disregard for human life . Guns are necessary. If it's them or me it's gonna be them I hope .

Well you got another mouth coming too . So better rest while you can

Do the best you can all you can is all you can do . Your not alone there are thousands and thousands out there .How others perceive things to be doesn't matter . What matters is your child . I have had to deal with meltdowns in restaurants and have people call the police saying I was hitting my son in the face when all I was doing was holding his hands trying to keep him from biting himself or me . I have looked like I've been in a street fight more than once . I have been bitten on the forehead just trying to get him out of the truck to take him to the doctor . But yet their are still others that have it harder than me . Just keep doing and searching for help for him and answers . Sometimes there are no answers only the questions .Here we cry when we need to and do what needs doing. There is no give up or give in . Not the way I'm made . I would however give up my life if a part of me would make him able to survive alone in the world . Which he will never be able to do .

Cold ain't they

can't tell ya how much it means to me...

makes me feel better, like you have got my back! (or however that phrase is supposed to work ).

I will talk over it all with him. He is such a good kid.

 

[perchie.girl]

Ain't that a kicker?

And so many complain here in the US about our police force...

I will never complain.... living next to Mexico seeing their police walking the streets with AKs strapped to their shoulder... and thats the good cops.

deb

 

[Ravynscroft]

can't tell ya how much it means to me...

makes me feel better, like you have got my back! (or however that phrase is supposed to work ).

I will talk over it all with him. He is such a good kid.

Of course we got your back!

It's definitely difficult to understand, and for him to understand YOU not just you understanding HIM... patience, persistence, consistency... very key...

I went most of my life not knowing that others do not see things the same way I do... it has been a shock to say the least... and trying to comprehend certain things is a daily struggle... knowing about things existing is much different than comprehending them... Shade and I share so many similarities, it is easy to forget we have distinct differences... relationships are a constant storm, lots of turmoil... but it is workable... hang in there, and don't let him give up either...

 

[Debs Flock]

You know we all love you girl. Take care

Aw shucks. Thanks, pert! Love ya back!

Time to go get some laundry and packing done. Headed to IA to visit granddaughter and her parents for the weekend. They're putting windows in and asked DH to help. Have a good night, everyone! I may or may not check in later.

Safe travels! Have fun!!

Who is this, and what have you done with Debs?

I blame the morphine they gave me in the ER.

Well that's because you said you hadn't been feeling well and didn't want to bring the thread down. I was worried you were contagious.

It's good to hang out with you guys. Even if I don't have a lot to say.

Hope all is well with you!

A slight touch of CRS perhaps?
You take it easy, lady; it'll work out in the end. No point in borrowing trouble by worrying about something you have no control over.

CRS for sure! Thanks, Whites. Appreciate it.

While my phone was updating, i got a few of my youngest chicks out of their brooders and set up a photo booth for some pics, especially of the ones i need to list for sale. I'm not sure if I'm gonna be able to let go of these cuties. The youngest cochins are from my frizzle hen so I'll keep them for a while at least to see if i get any frizzles.
The splash pair, and the serama trio are kinda extras, i might just go ahead and sell them.
And the white/black silkied seramas are so gorgeous, but i have too many boys already, and i think this pair might sell well!

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Been fighting a bad cold for about 3 days, & sleeping a lot. Just this evening starting to feel about half human

Sorry you ain't been feeling well. Hope today you feel wholly human.

No sweat, but thanks I will. Just been outside and can't see any evidence of anything. For all I know, it could just have been a nocturnal predator

Please be careful.

Um....I had a premonition...
I gave up trying to read it all. I kept falling asleep and dropping the phone on my face.

I'd pay good money to see that!

can't tell ya how much it means to me...
makes me feel better, like you have got my back! (or however that phrase is supposed to work ).
I will talk over it all with him. He is such a good kid.

Wish I had some enlightening words of wisdom for ya, but I've not had any experience with what he's going through.

Morning Pondies!

Hope ya'll have a great day!