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The Future of Farmers
Big Boss just came in to grab some friend eggs I made for him. That will be his lunch/breakfast. He was in a rush to get some new regulations tended to. Regulations that changed this year. They made new regs … Continue reading
Symphonic Tuesday
Yes, it’s raining. Softly. Quietly. I took my coffee out to the back porch, thinking that the mower would have to be warmed up again. And, MERCY, the weeds are growing. I also wondered what to do to give my … Continue reading
Purple petunias
I absolutely cannot resist them! I can smell them a mile away. And no other petunias smell like purple ones. I have NO idea why, but they don’t. I’ve sniffed petunias far and wide and only purple petunias have that … Continue reading
Sentinels of the Prairie
For comparison, this is the same shot on a clear day: Big Boss took the first photo pic early one Sunday morning a couple of weeks ago. He was feeding and looked up and all he could see was the … Continue reading
A week late
I’m not sure what happened to this past week but POOF…it’s almost gone! Mainly, this week was spent cleaning house and working outside. Which means, grandsons were over to help twice this week. Thank goodness. We got lots done. More … Continue reading
Posted in cakes, farm
Tagged anniversaries, cakes, fondant lace borders, golden anniversaries, gumpaste roses, wedding
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You know it’s Spring when…
you see this going down the road. Or this… Or this… The top photo is one of the boys going up the hill in the tractor with the planter behind. I was taking my daily walk and met him at the … Continue reading
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Tagged cattle, tractors, corn, sping planting, planters, cattle drive, pasture
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Sitting around with my feet propped up
Yep. That’s been the activity of the day. I even napped a bit with Miss Madi after we watched…wait for it…one more time, TANGLED!!! LOL!! Mal also went to sleep but not Mollie. Never Mollie!! She was watching, and singing and … Continue reading
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Spider Man Rules the Day
All done but the dishes. And mopping the sticky floor. Tomorrow I’ll finish the Tangled Tower and set it aside. May get a small cake done too. We’ll see. Spider Man turned out to be one colorful and busy … Continue reading
Happy Monday and Bless Your Heart!!!
I’m going in circles today. Unpacking, Cleaning. Putting up. Planning. Where to start where to start. But. First thing on my list is a pic. Of myself. Sheesh. How I hate taking pics of me. So many more interesting … Continue reading
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Dear Mr. Gosling.
Reblogged from The Adventures of Dairy Carrie… I think I Need a Drink!: Dear Mr Gosling, Yesterday when I woke up early in the morning before milking cows, I was alerted to your letter, which I took to be on … Continue reading
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