Friday Fotos & A Funny

Writing really can be hard, just like motorbikin'. To compose a coherent thought sometimes it's almost like I need to knock some ideas outta my head to get motivated. 😁

Part of the problem is we have been busy lately! Along with raking, burning, cutting down dead or dying trees, trimming trees on the long, winding driveway, etc. there's been other matters to address. Briefly, here's our week in photos:

I took a long time cleaning up my home office cum sewing and craft area. It took me days to throw away, straighten, organize everything and move furniture. Now I'm ready to rock and roll! 

 

One day this week we drove to the Georgia coast to visit Brunswick, do some shopping and check out a new coffee shop called The Facility. The shop also has a gun range, how cool is that?! Afterwards, Steve shopped at The Academy (sporting goods store). I was bored so went the other way to shop at their Hobby Lobby. Yes, I want that sign.  👀😄 That's so me.  😂

Yesterday, we had another wild hair moment and drove up to Baxley. County Farm has a lot of their Spring flowers ready for purchase! There's still too much threat of frost or freeze even for Southeast Georgia, so, all the plants stayed there. I'm resisting all temptation to bring them all home. I plan to wait until March. We did buy a new cultivator from Harbor Freight earlier this week. It's a nice little 2-stroke by some Chinese company. We'll use that for planting later on. Hopefully it will work as it should and give us years of service. I just can't hoe anymore. Hurts my shoulders and Steve's back. It's not worth the pain. 

That's pretty much it. Today, we're treating ourselves (like we really work so hard) 😏 [/sarc] to more special coffee at our local watering hole. Oh, and it's tax season in what's left of America. Even though our politicians don't think they should pay their taxes we always try to do the right thing to keep the goons away. Gotta go cut them a check and be done with it for another year. I don't worry. Their day of reckoning is comin'. Oh yes. 

I hope your day is lovely, bright, and full of joy. Remember, it's all good when you're a Child of God. Keep looking up! Jesus is coming back soon. 💓😍😎

Sunday Blessings

Wasn't feelin' the Sunday Stealing today. Too many questions. Guess I'm tired from this past week. So, have a happy Sunday. We're heading to Church to worship the One we love the best with those who also love Him. Remember, Jesus LOVES YOU. I pray He will be removing us to His side soon. 💝

Keep it shiny side down and between the lines 'til we pass this way again. 

Love and blessings. 💞

Friday Fotos

Good morning! Welcome to Friday Fotos. It's been a quiet week. Mostly one of yard work and errands. Pollen season is early this year which put us on the sidelines temporarily. That's OK. It's part of living. 

I've been burning some of the 10 kazillion leaves that fell last year. Well, first I mulch, then I burn what is excess. Makes the acreage so much more manageable in Spring. 

What was once going to the our Pear Orchard, which didn't pan out for many reasons, has become a problem of excess leaves and too much shade. The dead or dying trees are going to slowly be removed. Steve said that Pear trees wood are good for crafts or furniture. I suppose the larger tree could be milled and used for such. We'll see if we go that route. Might simply burn it all and move on. I'm so ready for Spring this year. I've already gotta list of flowers I want to plant all over the property. Now that we're almost totally carnivores there's not much need for vegetables anymore. I like this way of living. My body and pocket book agree with it. 

Yesterday we stopped by our local Southern Sippin' in Blackshear for the weekly sugar-free Frozen Frappe'. That's my weekly "milkshake". 

We're going shopping today, I think. The weather is lovely but I can't keep up the physical labor day after day like Once Upon A Time. There have to be days of rest in between or I'll pay for it with too many aches and pains. 

I'll leave y'all with a funny or two. I hope your day is special, bright, and full of good news. Thanks for stopping by.

Calvin and Hobbes

Ride Safe.

Sunday Stealing

 

Welcome to Sunday Stealing. This feature originated and published on WTIT: The Blog. Here we will steal all types of questions from every corner of the blogosphere. Our promise to you is that we will work hard to find the most interesting and intelligent questions. Cheers to all of us thieves. Original post here. 

1. What are your plans for February? There are a couple of Doctor appointments to keep. Mostly follow-ups. Nothing serious. Other than the usual day-to-day things that must be dealt with, that's about it for plans.    

2. Did you ever have or go to sleepovers as a kid? No, can't say that I did. No one wanted to be around my Old Man, so, no one came over or spent time at our house. Even I tried not to be home much.   

3. Which books would you pick for a book binge?  Agatha Christie's works. Hands down. 

4. What features do you love most about your home? That's it's paid for, easy to clean, comfortable and we have no close neighbors.

5. How often do you try something new?  Only when I have to. 🤣

6. What type of sushi is your favorite?  Sushi is a hard no. Not a fan. My husband likes it though. 

7. Do you prefer to relax or go on adventures during vacation?  No vacations forthcoming but when we did we were the adventurous types.   

8. Which colors look best on you? With my skin color: blues, tans, soft pastels. 

9. Do you like brunch?  😅 Even though I only eat a complete meal once a day four times a week now I wouldn't turn down wholesome food! Doesn't matter when it's served.  

10. Do you get stage fright? Not usually. I'm a bit of a clown anyway. 😃😅🤹

11. Which podcasts do you like at the moment?  None. I do miss listening to Talk Radio on the FM radio. The signals won't reach out where we are.

12. One thing that immediately makes your day better.  Lots of things: a pretty day, learning that someone has given their heart to Jesus, watching the dogs play, bird watching, taking photos, being with my husband, and on and on.

13. Which family members are you closest to?  My husband's adult niece Deborah and her family. She's a great gal. 

14. Something you practice often? Shooting. 🔫🤠 We have our own range. One can never be too good at that. Our 'neighbors' also practice a lot. 

15. Are you a light sleeper or a deep sleeper?  😴 Deep sleeper, usually, but there are times when sleep is evasive. 

Speaking of stealing. The devil wants to steal more of our joy in Jesus Christ. Got something weighing on my heart that wants to be shared. I hope it's "nothing" and this post will seem silly when I look at it a year from now but as all Children of God know we are in a spiritual war. [Ephesians 6] There is something wicked in the wind being planned by the Uber rich possibly in February. Whether it comes to fruition or not, time will tell. I've been reading where many of the High Tech Billionaires and other uber rich are heading for their underground bunkers that month. Hmmm ... they are said to have cattle, chickens, supplies, medicine, etc. already for whatever it is "they" are planning? The WEF (headed by the gonorrhea infected pedophile Klaus Schwab) is planning to release another disease. It's called Disease X at the moment. Their plan is to kill humans and animals this time. Personally, I don't believe it's going to be that deadly because the C19 certainly wasn't. Only the "treatments" were deadly. They also already have a "vaccine" for this disease guaranteed to kill and ruin lives just like the last is. The devil is getting desperate for more victims.  

There's also a rumour they will throw in fear about a World War III for good measure concerning possibly Russia. The British Government is already doing this per Neil Oliver, a Scottish resident on YouTube. Personally, I don't think Russia is so insane to want a nuclear war with us or anyone because it would annihilate them as well. The Dem's, RINO's and the Military Complex war machine will probably try to enact the Draft again in order to kill yet more innocent people to make more money and to justify their worthless existence. Now, as I pen these words, it's comin' to a show down between Americans and the Puppet clown show currently in office. It just got real. Just my 2 cents plus tax. 

There. I said it. I may be a canary in the cave or I may be getting nutty(er). 😁 I hope all this is only internet rumour, for what's it worth. That nothing earth shattering will happen. That's my prayer. "But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." Keep prayed up dear ones. Stock up on essentials. Keep your powder dry and buy lots of ammo. Sending love and prayers for us all that fear will not prevail. If you're like me, you only want to live your life and be left alone. But, it is what it is, right?! Thanks for listening. 

Back to our regularly scheduled program.  😃💓 Ride safe. 

Friday Fotos

📸 Welcome to Friday Fotos. Not too many this week. Just a few from around the yard because the weather has been so odd for January:  hot, humid, and rainy. The unusual warmth is causing the wildflowers to pop open and the buds to set. Not a good thing as when we do get another freeze, and we will, the bud's will be nipped off and there will be fewer flowers by the time we have a real Spring. Anyway, this week we've mostly only run errands for groceries, met with our financial advisor (it's not as impressive as that seems), attended Church, etc. Nothing earth shattering. 

📸 Enjoy the tour around our Estate. 

Heavy dew hanging off the Red Cedar branches.

I wish there was sound with this too as the birds are singing to beat the band. I'm wondering if they're already pairing up? Kinda early but it can happen.

Maggie.

My almost constant companion. Little darlin'.

Mill Creek Primitive Baptist Church & Cemetery

More rain approaching. This is where our bones will rest one day if the Rapture doesn't come by then or something else happen. Steve's Mom is already there.

Mushrooms are popping up from all the moisture.

Carolina Yellow Jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens)

A native to Southeast Georgia. They usually only bloom starting in late February. Their flowers will dot the roadsides and the sweet aroma wafts through the air. This lovely wildflower is one of our harbingers of Spring.

📸  I'm doing laundry, cleaning house, straightening the homestead today. After lunch we may go into the Big City. I still haven't gone to Hobby Lobby to buy felt to make the pillow covers for the new sofa slip covers. I need a project that doesn't involve work or errands. 

📸  May y'all have a gloriously wonderful day. Stay safe. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.

Wednesday Hodpodge: Volume 535

 

For the life of me I can't figure out how to do that linky button thing that's available on the Wednesday Hodgepodge. Anyone have any suggestions how to use it? For now, here's the original post for anyone else that wants to participate.

1. Do you have a word for the year (WOTY)? Yes. If so, and you'd like to share, please share. How do you decide on a word? If you don't have a word are you still on the hunt for one for 2024? I pray, then let God show me His direction, or, at least I hope I do. So far I'm not being very bold. Nothing much has changed. 

2. January 23rd is National Pie Day. Will you celebrate? Do you like pie? What's your favorite?  No, I won't celebrate. I like pie but it's too deadly for my blood sugar. My favorite was Baked Apple. 

3. Tipping. What are your thoughts, expectations, as to who, when where? Do you appreciate a store/restaurant giving a 'suggested amount'? Have you ever left an extravagant tip?  I have given some waitresses a "nice" tip (more that 10%) but tipping has made eating out almost impossible for us now. It's come down to either eat the meal or tip. Time to eat at home 99.9% of the time because I don't like to be unkind to the server. Besides, it's cheaper and safer for my health to eat at home. It seems there's too many carbo laden meals in most restaurants, so, most of my meal gets left on the plate.

4. Share with us one household 'tip' that works for you.   I'm drawing a blank here.  😑

5. Influencers on social media are people who've built a reputation for their knowledge and expertise on a particular subject. Do you follow any influencers online? Have you made a purchase or tried something new because of that 'influence'? If there's one you particularly enjoy tell us who they are and why you enjoy them.   Until this question, I didn't know what an 'influencer' is, so, that is a no all the way around. 

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

The hydrocortisone shot yesterday went well. The shot burned like stink for an hour but I can already feel relief for the "Weaver's Butt". Now Steve's twisted a muscle in his back, bless his heart. 💓 He has a Chiropractor appointment today. Not to worry. The Doc always sets him right. Funny how if it's not one thing it's two others. 😜😅

Ride Safe,

Tuesday Tidbits

Drabble by Kevin Fagan

😇 It really is like that! Maggie the rescue dog follows me down the hallway to that room almost every time lately. I don't know what's up with that. It's like she doesn't want me out of her sight for one moment. Funny, really, but it is cute and very touching. Maggie is my almost constant companion. I'm OK with that. 

😇 The temperatures of the evening have been in the mid-20s with the wind howling here in Southeast Georgia. The heater never quits running at night. 🏂 That's cold for us but not all that unusual. The only draw back is the severe weather has put a cramp in my morning walks. I like to walk a circle around the whole 6 acres when possible concentrating on prayer. Gives me time to focus on God and His goodness. The news is so dark these days that I try to hold onto the hem of His garment as much as possible. He is my only comfort. 

😇 We took time to watch the Trump Rally in New Hampshire this weekend on YouTube. Anyone else watch it? I thought the speech was very encouraging, don't you? He's gonna hit the ground running when back in office. I make sure to pray for him, his family and his sponsors every day. Sometimes more than once a day. He's going to need it. 

😇 Today our brother-in-law (husband to Steve's sister) has an important appointment with the Veterans Administration concerning possible compensation for his long-term exposure to Agent Orange in Viet Nam. Please pray for him to be treated fairly? If he can receive proper compensation for all the health problems caused by his time in service, he and family should be able to move up here even faster! Wouldn't that be an extra special blessing?! We'll be on pins and needles until we receive word one way or another. It's appalling how terrible our Vet's are being treated. It's shameful. 

😇 Also today is my 6 week follow-up with the Orthopedics doctor concerning my "Weaver's Bottom" (Ischial Bursitis) situation. (Cute name for a pain in the butt.) 😉😂 That first super hydrocortisone shot worked for the right side but now I can feel it worsening on my left side. 😐 Guess I need another one. It is not a pleasant prospect. It is what it is. 

😇 After the doctor's, if I can walk after the shot, my plans are to stop at the Hobby Lobby. The new sofa slip covers look super! They're so light and cheerful. But now the original dark green plaid felt pillows I made ages ago look out of place. So, now I want to recover them. Again. 😁 Steve just laughed. Well, it keeps me off the streets. 😂

😇 Thanks for stopping by. I hope your day is blessed with lots of sunshine, happy thoughts and good memories. Keep looking up! 

Ride Safe,

Sunday Blessings

 

Ms. Terri in Florida mentioned she couldn't get into the Sunday Stealing this week either, so, here I am being a repeat parrot. 

I had to skip Sunday School and Church today due to an ongoing health issue (yeah, it's the IBS again because I'm a BIG DUMMY and can't leave the dairy alone). So, I pray everyone's Sunday is special and bright. Me and Mag's the rescue dog are gonna sit here and enjoy listening to the heater run.

Ride Safe,

Funny Friday

 

B.C. Comics

Thursday Thoughts

 ⛄ It's still colder than a witch's ... bra ... here for Southeast Georgia. It dropped down to 29*. Then the high was 45* which isn't too bad but still ... brrrr! Thankfully, none of the exposed pipes burst from the heavy freeze. Nothing urgent needed addressing at Red Bird Acres.  

⛄ So we little Country Mice decided to take a jaunt over to the Big City of Douglas to check out the new Publix. (Can you feel the excitement?!) 😁😅 It was really crowded at the store which forced us to park waaaaay out towards the road then walk to the building in the freezing wind. I'm happy for the store that it's already so popular. It's big, bright, and well stocked, like every other Publix I've ever been in. Very pretty but I was disappointed, because we couldn't find our special Keto Sola bread. Imagine our further disappointment after leaving when we learned that it was on Aisle 10 in the freezer section. Who knew?! Well, next time we'll know! It's hard for us to find Sola way out in the boonies and it is the only real Keto bread that doesn't spike my blood sugar. Many brands claim to be keto but don't deliver in that department. All the other brands I've tried still spike my sugar which defeats the whole purpose of eating this way. 

 ⛄ But first, since it was the lunch hour by the time we arrived in Douglas, we stopped at the Ellianos Coffee shop for a sugar-free Hazelnut Frozen Frappe before shopping. Since going full Keto I've been able to give up eating 6 times a day for low-blood sugar (take note dietitians: eating so frequently was actually working against me and causing all manner of health problems). I'm also able to fast now for the first time since forever. Today was a fasting day but I had the munchies by noon. Best to not shop when everything looks appetizing. 👀😅

⛄ After having fun at the Publix, we noticed that next door is a great big fancy schmancy PetSmart. I've been wanting to get a nicer bed for Jack because he's not been well. Jack is one of our 10 year old short-legged Jack Russell Terriers. His health has been wanting these days. Poor little guy. Our other JRT, his brother Sam, is in perfect health: lively, perky, lots of personality. But Jack always seems like he's zoned out or hurting. It's kinda worrying.

 

*Not Jack*

This is the new bed but Maggie claimed it. Little stinker.

This is Jack. He sleeps and throws up a lot these days. 

The Vet has pondered it but he is mystified as to the cause. 

⛄ Of the evenings Jack likes to lay between our two recliners. Jumping up on the sofa or our recliners has become difficult for his little legs. I think it must comfort him to be close to one of us so I had put an old grubby bed I found in the attic (I save everything) there to ease his aching bones. The new bed is super cushy with soft fur. Jack hesitated thus Maggie climbed right in and claimed it. Maybe Maggie will "let him" sleep there later on. 

⛄ Heading South we took the scenic route down GA Hwy 158 (East Baker Highway) to Waycross. The drive reminded me how pretty our area is. There are very few homes. It's mostly planted piney woods with old Water Oaks, tall Black Cherry and boggy bowls of standing water with stately Cypress. The South Georgia woods are full of Whitetails, possums, raccoons, snakes, birds and all manner of wildlife. These lovely sights make me sigh and sing in my heart to the Lord for letting us live here. When Steve's sister and family move up they might want to consider this route as a homesite. I'll have to check and see if internet is available yet. (There are still a lot of our areas that do not have fiber-to-the-curb yet. Those zones are dial-up or slow DSL.) By the time we arrived in Waycross we were both getting really hungry. It was time for the evening repast of fried shrimp at Captain Joe's Seafood. I'd been looking forward to that all day. After the meal I was so sleepy from the heavy bread coating that I felt like someone had put dope in the food. Steve said he felt it too. Just imagine, I used to slam my poor body with that garbage all the time! I think that is the last meal I will order fried shrimp. From now on it will be grilled. We had to hurry home to walk it off. 😕 Ugh! Exercising and drinking lots of water is a good way to get that mess out of one's body quickly. 

⛄ So that was our day. Today we're working around here. Might also head over to the butcher's later to stock up on meat. It's wonderful eating carnivore. It's cheaper than loading up on crap food and certainly healthier. 

⛄ Have a fantastic day my friends. Ride safe. 

Wednesday Hodgepodge: Questions

 

Original Hodgepodge questions here.

1. On January 18th we commemorate A.A. Milne's birthday. Milne is the author of the beloved classic Winnie the Pooh. In many ways Pooh represents innocence and simplicity. His optimism reminds us to appreciate the little things. What are three little things you're appreciating in mid-January?  There are so many blessings, but in no particular order: we're both well (enough) to get around, we have plenty of food, and live in a comfortable house. God is good. 

2. Piglet teaches us even the smallest of individuals can achieve big things with the proper amount of determination. How do your current responsibilities make you feel?  I'm good. Have just enough responsibilities to stay busy and out of trouble.

3. Tigger is known for his enthusiasm and energy, his boundless joy and love of life. What's something you're interested in learning more about in this new year? The Prophet Isaiah. I had no idea how filled with the Spirit he was. "Here am I!" [Isaiah 6:8] His wife was courageous for God too. 

4. Eeyore, while a melancholy character, teaches us the importance of resilience and perseverance. How do you stay motivated and persevere in difficult circumstances?  Prayer. Nothing like knee mail to set my worried heart right. 

5. What's the last thing you ate that was made with honey?  That was over 5 years ago. I can't remember. 

6. Insert your own random thought here.  

This goes under the heading of "You know you're boring when" ... there's a new Publix (grocery store) in neighboring Douglas and we can't wait to check it out. 👀😅 Yippee!  The plan is to drive over to check it out. Then maybe swing back through Waycross around suppertime to enjoy a plate of fried shrimp at Captain Joe's Seafood. That's the plan, anyway. Hopefully none of our pipes busted last night from the hard freeze or anything else happened that needs immediate attention. 

On that note, I pray everyone has a lovely day. Warm winter hugs from two Old Boring Folks. 😅 And remember to keep looking up because Jesus will be calling us to His Throne soon! "Oh glorious day!" 

Monday Musings

 

It's quiet today. Another made up holiday with no mail, banks are closed or school busses to contend with. There's way too many of these days off. Does the Government ever work anymore? Maybe that's a good thing. Someone once said every time the Government is closed our liberties are safe for another day. Just sayin' .. 

Yesterday was simply awful. I had another long, drawn out bout of IBS. The only fortunate thing is I think I've finally pin pointed what's causing these uncomfortable episodes: raw vegetables, especially leafy ones. When we ate the hot dogs Saturday I like to have coleslaw with mustard as the topping. Yep. The coleslaw is raw cabbage and a few other veg's. Turned me inside out, upside down and backwards. That was so painful. I even had to leave Church early yesterday. Only just made it home before I was really in a bad way. So, that's it. No more raw cabbage or lettuce for me. Too bad because I do enjoy them so. At least it's nothing life threating. C'est la vie.  😁

Then earlier I accidently dropped a heavy object on my left foot! Ouch. I guess I'm a little unstable from the above long-drawn episode. It left me feeling weak as a kitten. Like my step-mom always quipped, "If it's not one thing it's two others!" 😜😅 Myra was from the hills of Kentucky. She grew up during the first Great Depression. I miss her humour so much. Anyway, an ice pack on the afflicted toes soon set that right. I noticed if I do that right away there's very little swelling or bruising. 

Today is laundry, cooking venison sausages for breakfasts this week, and general housekeeping chores. In between, Steve has been texting back and to with the sister that lives in South Florida. She and family are the ones that want to move to our area in Southeast Georgia. They're getting their house ready to be on the market. She was sharing that they've already had offers from others to buy it! God is so good. May the doors of opportunity stay open for an easy move. She was sharing that it seems that by mid-Summer or so they'll be ready to hit the road north to our area. I'm glad they're being careful with the finances because they are elderly and have failing health too. As many of you already know it's too difficult to work once one is retired. The don't want to be in dire financial straits just because they're unhappy where they are and leave a safe situation to start with. That would be foolish. They're being very wise, in my opinion.

Well, I heard the dryer buzz. Time to get off my sore backside and do some work. 😏 Maybe it'll help this weak feeling disappear to move around. 

Have a beautiful day friends! Oh, and if you're not already a "follower", please click the "follow" button on the right? That brightens my day to see all those cute little avatars show up. And if you are already, sending a BIG THANK YOU! Ride safe.