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  1. Well, An Old friend Came by and Said HI......thought I would come around and see what was going on....:)

  2. More Great gardening websites to share! I really enjoy visiting these sites.....especially when the 1st day of March 2005 came in like a lion bringing frigid temps and a foot of snow!! Dreamy garden sites are just the ticket to think of better days ahead! Daves Garden We are a large and very active community of gardeners and farmers, sharing information, seeds, and plants. You'll find lots of useful info here, including: A Garden Plants Directory of over 63,000 plants and 37,000 plant photos A "Garden Watchdog" Directory of gardening-related mail order companies, rated by the members of Dave's Garden. Garden Book Reviews - over 1,300 books listed, and 224 book reviews posted. Botanical Dictionary, and Garden Terms Dictionary Free online Garden Journal - a valuable tool to help you keep track of your garden Trading tools, forum, community and more! http://davesgarden.com/ The Country Garden for Self-Sufficient Living Gardening articles and "how to" information for growing crops and food on the homestead. http://www.goodbyecitylife.com/fields/index.htm Garden Here - Plant, Seed and Flower Exchange GardenHere is an Internet community for home gardeners and neighborhood garden clubs. We make it easy for members to trade plants, seeds and flowers. Here, our members share home gardening tips and plant propagation techniques. Everyone is welcome to upload plant and flower pictures, give garden advice, ask questions or just say "hello". http://gardenhere.com/
  3. Get Gardening Help on the Internet At the National Gardening Association's Easy Seed-Starting Guide, you can "get your garden off to a good start" with their step-by-step instructions and tips from the pros. Learn the germination temperature, the number of days to germinate, plant spacing, and the amount of sunlight required. Access the National Gardening Magazine to learn about new vegetables, fruit, or roses. http://www.wowpages.com/nga/ Please feel free to add your favorite gardening links to this sticky thread for easy access. Happy Gardening, Spring is just around the corner
  4. Darlene, I think this poor duck just wants to live at your house. And who wouldn't, you do have 3 cleaning ladies!!
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    My kitten

    Go Mindy, Go! I hope she rids you of the mice problem! We don't have a mice problem as of yet at our home, knock, knock ,knock....but our cabin is filled with them. Recently we aquired a female kitten that we rescued from an alley and I believe she is going to make a nice mouser. Of course we'll feed her regardless, but it sure is nice when pets earn their keep.
  6. "The 5 people you meet in heaven" was an awesome movie. I'm sure the book is way better. I'll have to get my hands on a copy. It sure made you think. Every action and decision good or bad, affects another person. No man or woman is an island unto him or herself, we are all connected. I thought this movie was beautifully done.
  7. Yes, I plan to watch it!! Actually, I have been very excited to see the movie. I had not had the pleasure of reading the book and loved hearing everyone's reviews.
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    song

    Oh, I have so many favorites!! My all-time favorite is "Go Tell It On The Mountain", with lots of drums and done up instrumentally powerful! My second favorite is "Hark, The Herald Angels Sing".
  9. Blessed Birthday to you!! Homey
  10. Oh, Twi, My heart and prayers go out to this brave young man's family! And to you, too! We can not make sense of any of it.....This I do know, I am forever grateful and so very proud of our troops of men and women of the armed forces. God bless them and bring them all safely home.
  11. ((((BigskyMommy)))))) & ((((((Motherearth))))) *see Homesteading* Our hearts and prayers go out to you during this most difficult time!
  12. ozzzyyy

    Death in Family

    ((((Motherearth))) May you be filled with strength in the days ahead....and lasting memories of loved ones to pass on. Blessings to you and yours,
  13. We've got almost 10 year old pet chickens that surprise us with an egg every now and again. Chickens certainly have distinquishing personalities when you keep them around long enough to get to know them. Ours will die of natural causes, most assuredly!
  14. The DH, DS, DD & I are on our own this year due to DS having 1 day off (Thanksgiving) from work. We had to choose DS who lives 2 hours away and looks forward to visiting *home* on the holidays or my family gathering in another state. It was a heart wrenching decision to not be with extended loved ones but we chose what is best for our own family. Our menu is pretty basic...My immediate family is rather picky so we won't be having all the extras (stuffing, sweet potatoes etc.) that I have grown up enjoying. Also I am doing so well eating *low-carb* that I don't want to totally wreck my way of eating, I have had to make minor adjustments. *Turkey Mashed potatoes & gravy Corn *Cauliflower Crescent rolls *Sugar-free cranberry jello *deviled eggs *pickle & olive tray Pumpkin & apple pie *Sugar free pumpkin bake Happy Thanksgiving all!
  15. This is good news!! I know that this is a Thanksgiving Blessing that your nephew was able to call you! Rejoicing with you for another one to come home from battle.
  16. Unsung Heroines, Unsung Heroes In Tom Brokaw's book "The Greatest Generation Speaks," Veronica Mackey Hulick tells of her service during World War II. Veronica was 20 when she joined the Navy WAVES [Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service]. She and about 1500 other bright young women worked for hours at the monotonous job of wiring red, yellow, green, and blue wire to small wheels. Later, they discovered they had helped build a set of Navy computers referred to as "the Bombe," even though the word "computer" had not been introduced into the American vocabulary. Later the group was transferred to Washington D.C. They were all sworn to secrecy with the consequence of being shot if they leaked any information about their project. It took about 500 women each shift to run the 120 computers that they had helped to build. When they got a printout from a computer, they couldn't read it. But rather, they ripped off the printout, knocked on a door at the end of the room, and gave it to a hand that came out only long enough to grab the paper. When the war was over, each young lady was taken into an office and had to swear on the Bible that they would never talk about their work. They were each given a letter instructing future employers not to ask about their activities during the war. It took 50 years for these women to learn of their noble efforts to end the war. In 1994,80 of these women gathered in Dayton, Ohio for a reunion. It was then that a Navy historian told them about the fruits of their labor. They had been responsible for sinking between 750,800 German U-boats. They had helped to shorten the war by one, or maybe even two years and had saved countless lives. Veronica was thrilled to at last be able to tell of her work during the war, but grieved for those ladies who died never knowing the huge role they had played in the war effort. Veronica writes: "...It was a different time in our history. We were patriotic, disciplined, caring, and just so thrilled to know we were doing something special to help end the war. We never sought recognition. I always thought of us as the unsung heroines of WWII." SOURCE: Tom Brokaw, "The Greatest Generation Speaks." pp. 39-41. New York: Random House, 1999.
  17. Living Within Your Budget by Chemain Evans Having a budget and living within it are two different things. There are always things that we want (or need) and credit is so easy to get. This article will discuss ways to help you establish good budgeting habits. First, determine why you want to budget. You need a pretty good reason or you won't feel obligated to do what it takes. Do you want to get out of and/or stay out of credit card debt? Or save for a new car or big vacation? Whatever it is, you need a reason so that you won't be enticed to overspend. Write down your reason or goal where you see it every day. Second, examine your spending. Are you tracking your expenses often enough? If you aren't looking at your expenses every few days, you probably have no idea how much money you have and where it is going. Spend a few minutes each day or at the end of the week updating your records instead of saving it all for the end of the month (or tax season). Third, recognize why and where you are overspending. Look at your expenses and see where you've crossed the line. Did you have a large, unexpected medical, house, or automotive expense? Does this happen frequently? Establishing some short-term savings can help cover these expenses when they occur. Begin thinking of things in terms of what it costs you over a long period of time, such as a year. For example, if you pay $3/week to withdraw money from your ATM, that's over $150/year. Instead limit withdrawals to twice a month (or less) and that's over $75/year in your pocket! Below are some other ways to reduce both mandatory and discretionary expenses: Increase your car insurance deductible to $500. Check around for better car insurance rates. Conserve utilities when possible. Consolidate your credit card and other consumer debt into a home equity loan and then cancel the cards, cut them up, and don't apply for new ones. If you are renting, try to buy a house; tax advantages for paying home loan interest often make it cheaper to own than to rent. Eat out less; brown-bag your lunch; find less expensive places to eat. Find cheaper entertainment (rent a movie instead of going out to one). Consolidate errands to use less gas. Limit grocery shopping to one day a week; shop at more than one store for groceries, if time permits. Shop around for a better long-distance calling plan or cell phone plan. Borrow books from the library instead of buying them. Some find it necessary to go to a cash-based system. This is sometimes called the "envelope method." It involves cashing your paycheck and depositing only what is needed to write checks for bills or to cover bills that are automatically withdrawn from your checking account. The remaining cash is divided into envelopes marked for expenses such as food, gas, etc. Once the money in an envelope is gone, to make any additional purchases you either have to shift money from another envelope or wait until you get paid. This really helps to develop discipline. You may eventually find that there are no more places to cut and you need to increase your income. This doesn't necessarily mean getting a second job, although that is a possibility. Below are some other ways to increase your spendable money: First, take a look at your tax return. If you're getting anything but a small return, you're letting the government earn interest for itself with your money. You probably wouldn't let anyone else do that! Consider raising your exemptions. You can acquire a new W-4 form to fill out from your Human Resource department or manager. Second, save or invest wisely to obtain dividends. This is money that you don't have to work for! It's money working for you. Third, acquire new skills that can help you get a promotion, or even a new job. Get your GED or college diploma, if you don't have one. There is a lot of financial aid available, and you may even be able to attend college for free. Fourth, consider starting a home-based business. There are a host of tax deductions for home businesses, not to mention the extra income that may come from just a few hours a week. Although a home-based business is not for everyone, you may enjoy it enough to turn it into your next career! Living within your budget is possible, but you must have a good reason to motivate yourself. Track your expenses often. Cut expenses and/or increase your income if you need to. Decide to make changes and do them today. _______________________________________ http://www.pioneerthinking.com/ce_budget.html
  18. Quiltsy, are your loved ones serving in the Middle East? I will pray for their safety and well-being!
  19. ((((((Bobbie)))))) I'm so sorry about your day.
  20. Along with your heart, vote your conscious.
  21. I really like this!! Thanks, for posting, Hill!
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