We haven't been cold up to now, but we're due for a change in the weather pattern. After a long, hot, dry summer and on into fall, we finally, FINALLY got rain. Boy, did we ever!! It's like all the backlog of rain we didn't get decided to come down for days and days and days. It's soggy out there, but starting tonight the temperature will drop and turn freezing at night (but warmer during the day) and if our rain were due to continue, it'd be white stuff. But they figure it'll dry out, so our kids will just need to be cautious on their morning commutes until the roads dry out.
Our hens are not giving us quite as many eggs these days. Probably since the days are shorter. Instead of 8 or 9, we are now getting 5 - 6. Still plenty for our needs. No idea when they will stop laying, but we've read that they do when it gets colder. Since this is our first foray into having chickens, we're all new to this and so have to wait and see what our "girls" do.
Prices have gone up everywhere, but in talking with a friend of mine who lives in West Virginia, I know that our West Coast prices are higher than what she has. Even so, it's still going up everywhere and that is tough to take when you're on a fixed income. Gas prices are still insane, grocery prices have all risen...we try to only get what we need and we've never been wedded to brand names, for the most part, since those off brands are usually produced in the same plants as the name brand stuff and I don't feel like paying extra for the way a can or box looks. Every once in a while, though, there is a big difference in taste between name brands and their off-brand companions. You get a feel for it, after time, in figuring out which items need to be purchased with the big names and which not...but mostly...it's not.
Take care of your back, my friend. I know just how horrible it is when a back is hurting and/or not cooperating with what you want it to do or for you to be able to do. Maybe some of our rain has gotten over your way by now? I hope so, as it sounds like you could use it! Have a great week, my friend!
The wind has been blowing these past days so loads of fall leaves are on the ground. Once more is it raking time to pile those leaves and throw oneself onto the pile. Such fun ! Ha Ha
Instead of coffee this morning I have decided to have spot of tea. I am trying for the first time from YOGI tea's an elderberry lemon balm immune & stress blend of tea, as we are at 33 F at the moment, to make my day abit special. May you have a glorious day enjoying your fall day. Smiles Gloria
Perhaps it is while drinking tea that I most of all enjoy the sense of leisure. ~George Gissing, The Private Papers of Henry Ryecroft, 1903
Once more frost on the rooftops this morning. This is reminding me to finish up the cleaning of the flowerbeds these next few days. But in the mean time I need a nice fresh pot of coffee. Think I will go with the flavor of caramel apple from the New England Coffee brand. May you have a wonderful week and a very nice Monday day. Smiles Gloria
The day after the day that I walk out the front door and the air is crisp, with just a hint of the Autumn days ahead, I put cinnamon in my coffee. ~Betsy Cañas Garmon
Hello! Still sweltering through a very long summer over here at the south end of Washington state. I keep checking the long range forecast for signs of rain and cooler weather. Both are coming, but we sure have had much more hot weather now that it's October than normal for us. It will be almost two weeks before our chance of rain spikes up and as dry as it is--we could use a real good soaking.
I am so, so sorry that your lower back is giving you grief, my friend. I've had issues with my back in the past and it's no picnic to deal with it when your back is hurting. It's a pity that our bodies get worn out before we're ready for them to, isn't it? My hip/leg pain seems to have mellowed out (for now). I don't know if it's the start of arthritis, sciatica, or something else, but I'm happy it has ramped down so much. I get twinges at night, but just rubbing on the achy place seems to soothe it enough so I can sleep. Knock on wood for that!
Did I tell you that we now have a baker's dozen of chickens in our backyard? Yep. When my hubby "retired" he started catching up on projects he'd been having in mind but put off because he had no time. We now have a garden shed shaped like a barn that he built from a kit and a hoop coop he built after watching a bunch of YouTube videos. About half of our backyard now belongs to the hens, but we are getting about 8 (average) eggs a day from our little flock. With the high prices of eggs these days, I'm thinking Dennis was smart to get those chicks when he did.
Tell your sister 'hello'. I hope your Covid test result is, indeed, a false positive from getting the booster. Not fun that it made you miserable and I hope your reaction to it passes quickly. I hope Sister is keeping healthy and that you both stay safe and (as the weather gets colder) warm.
Frost on the rooftops this morning. Wow think old man winter is trying to come in the back door and Jack Frost. The leaves are falling and fall is having a grand time these days. I also enjoying this fall season! May you have a very special weekend doing whatever will make you smile and giggle. Smiles Gloria
Which fall lap blanket do you like. For me I love them all, I am a plaid type of a gal and always has been. We are at 39 for the temp on this crisp cool fall day and the wind is having fun blowing the leaves that have fallen from the trees all around the yard. Such a pretty site to see as fall comes in more and more.
May you have a glorious day seeing fall all around you and giving you a giggle at its surprises. Smiles Gloria
A glorious Wed. day to you. Such a surprise I saw at the bird feeder early this morning.
Yes it is a white squirrel and then next came one of the blue jays.
I so do enjoy my bird feeder that gives me joy all day long. Now I need to make myself a pot of coffee to make my day even more special. May you have a very nice day doing this and that during your moments of life. Smiles Gloria
Margo, thank you so much for the birthday message/greeting! I've been enjoying looking 'round your page and I'm so happy to note that so many have autumn themes in place! I'm about ready to shut down my computer for the night; I have a tight muscle all down the back of my left leg and for some reason, it has decided to clench up as it gets later. I took an anti-inflammatory pill and I hope it backs things off enough so I can get some sleep. Last night I was awake until about five in the morning. Ugh!
I hope you and your sister have stayed healthy and are still finding fun things to do. Enjoy the cooler weather and mother natures beautiful display of fall (and falling) leaves!
My goodness this week sure flew by fast enjoying the days. May you have a glorious day and weekend. Smiles Gloria
The change always comes about mid-August, and it always catches me by surprise. I mean the day when I know that summer is fraying at the edges, that September isn't far off and fall is just over the hill or up the valley. ~Hal Borland
Goodness it feels like fall is trying to come in . A smile is on my face. Cooler day and night temps and I am so happy. The tiger lilies are in bloom in the flowerbeds and they are the last flowers to show up as fall is trying to come in.
My how I love all the 4 seasons and all of its surprises as each season comes into view. May your week be ever so kind to you. Smiles Gloria
Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you — not because they are nice, but because you are. ~Author unknown
hola,siento no poder conectar tube una cirujia,y al poco a mi mama, le salio dos tumores, cancerosos,y tanbien la operaron,se me junto muchas cosas. y deje internet por motivos,estoy casi cada momento,en el hospistal.siento, mi ausencia,no me olvido,de mis amigos,siempre con cariño,maria,cuidese,
Hello, I'm sorry I can't connect, I had a surgery, and soon my mom got two tumors, cancerous, and they also operated on her, I got a lot of things together. and I left the internet for reasons, I am almost every moment, in the hospital. I feel, my absence, I do not forget, my friends, always with love, Maria, take care,
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