I love your new cabinet! It's perfect, and beautiful. He did a great job. Keeping DS in my prayers. I think people would feel a lot more comfortable about surviving if they relied on their own knowledge and skills about how to take care of themselves. Living in rural KY, people here are already tilling their gardens, and buying plants and seeds. Most people can what they have in abundance when the harvest comes in, but mostly, they give to their neighbors and friends, which is awesome for me! I'm trying to locate enough land to plant one this year, but it is hard to get anyone with a tractor to plow it up for me. The tiller is also on the fritz. Every year I hope I can do it, but it doesn't ever seem to work out. Where I live has gravel underneath the grass because it used to be a parking lot, and the men won't leave anything I plant alone for mowing. lol I hope everything turns out good in your garden. I'm hoping to can some pickled corn later this Summer, because it's my favorite!
Jack, thank you so very much! You just brought tears to my eyes as I sit in the grocery store parking lot getting ready to head home. May God bless you and keep you this day and all days.
Absolutely my pleasure. BTW I didn't contribute as 'Jack McCord' because nobody needs to know who he even is.
Oh, I recall you enjoyed 'My Covid story, part 1.' I posted part 2 this morning, if you're interested. It's very, very long. My excuse is, 2020 was a very long year.
But there are lots of classic memes sprinkled throughout.
I understand the different name completely as I’ve done so in the past, many years ago.
I did quite enjoy your COVID story, part 1. I’ll read it during my quiet time tonight (def NOT quiet at present). I’m certain I’ll be just as riveted as before. I’ll let you know! 😉
Thank you so much for telling us of this. You and DS are now in my prayers, and will stay there; as you cross this mountain, may angels guide and protect you.
Prayers and Donation sent, best thing ever happened to me was getting divorced/ and hip replaced. finally able to live like a hillbilly on 25 acres in the Ozarks 4 dogs 2 goats 6 chickens and a pissed of angry mule. I looked into going to India have Dr. Bose who developed the Birmingham hip replacement method do the procedure at that time it was 5800 including flight hotels etc. But My US doc, an ex Army guy ended up doing it gratis (he didnt charge me) but the hospital out of pockets were around 9k. The relief of pain was life changing.
Frog -- that's what we've heard, that the surgery is life-changing. We plan to move to acreage in Idaho and expand our farming and homesteading, but DS MUST have this surgery in order to do that. I am shocked that it's so expensive for out of pocket costs. And we both understand everything you've said here. You made me laugh when you said "pissed off angry mule." I feel that way about our rooster. He HATES me... hahaha.
Thank you, Doc. We've heard from many different people (of a wide variety of ages) that it's life-changing. I hope we can pull it off. I feel like all that money we spend on insurance each month is almost useless. I'm embarrassed to reveal how much we pay. It's ridiculous!
Thanks so much, Baltimoracle! Before the built-in, the wall just had a huge "niche" in it where you're supposed to place an independent furniture piece to house books, decor, the tv, etc. We bought a used one years and years ago and I asked (begged?) him to make one for us from scratch -- one that's totally built in and he pulled it off!
I like your teepee idea. I might try that big version this summer.
I use a similar technique for tomatoes. I'll get 3 pieces of bamboo (5' or 6'), drill a hole in the top of each, wire them together with metal wire, and drop garden twine down the middle. When the tomato starts to grow up, I just wrap the stem around the twine, which then gets supported by the bamboo tripod.
It's the easiest and most robust tomato trellis I've tried so far, and really cheap.
That's a great idea for tomatoes, Theodore! I hadn't thought of using bamboo as a support in that way. We use a string tied to a wooden support running across the tops of the tomato beds. I love this teepee idea because it fulfills three important things: 1. Functional -- acts as a support for food vines 2. Beautiful - the blooms that will appear all over the structure will be lovely 3. Functional reason #2 - It has an opening on the one side and I plan on hanging out there to read and pray, etc.
Hahahaha The teepee (with vines) and then I’ll be able to climb inside to read, pray, etc. At least this is my hope. As far as DS being caught at home wearing a shirt…hmmm…only happens right before leaving and coming home from church, work, other outings. LOL He does shirt up in the winter!
I love your new cabinet! It's perfect, and beautiful. He did a great job. Keeping DS in my prayers. I think people would feel a lot more comfortable about surviving if they relied on their own knowledge and skills about how to take care of themselves. Living in rural KY, people here are already tilling their gardens, and buying plants and seeds. Most people can what they have in abundance when the harvest comes in, but mostly, they give to their neighbors and friends, which is awesome for me! I'm trying to locate enough land to plant one this year, but it is hard to get anyone with a tractor to plow it up for me. The tiller is also on the fritz. Every year I hope I can do it, but it doesn't ever seem to work out. Where I live has gravel underneath the grass because it used to be a parking lot, and the men won't leave anything I plant alone for mowing. lol I hope everything turns out good in your garden. I'm hoping to can some pickled corn later this Summer, because it's my favorite!
Gotcha covered, both prayers & $$. AMDG
Jack, thank you so very much! You just brought tears to my eyes as I sit in the grocery store parking lot getting ready to head home. May God bless you and keep you this day and all days.
Absolutely my pleasure. BTW I didn't contribute as 'Jack McCord' because nobody needs to know who he even is.
Oh, I recall you enjoyed 'My Covid story, part 1.' I posted part 2 this morning, if you're interested. It's very, very long. My excuse is, 2020 was a very long year.
But there are lots of classic memes sprinkled throughout.
I understand the different name completely as I’ve done so in the past, many years ago.
I did quite enjoy your COVID story, part 1. I’ll read it during my quiet time tonight (def NOT quiet at present). I’m certain I’ll be just as riveted as before. I’ll let you know! 😉
'Rural Roads to Security' can be found on archive.org.
https://archive.org/details/ruralroadstosecu00ligurich/page/n9/mode/2up
Wow! Thank you. I love it when they’re free!
Thank you so much for telling us of this. You and DS are now in my prayers, and will stay there; as you cross this mountain, may angels guide and protect you.
Thank you, Ishmael. We greatly appreciate your prayers — they are like a priceless treasure for us.
Prayers and Donation sent, best thing ever happened to me was getting divorced/ and hip replaced. finally able to live like a hillbilly on 25 acres in the Ozarks 4 dogs 2 goats 6 chickens and a pissed of angry mule. I looked into going to India have Dr. Bose who developed the Birmingham hip replacement method do the procedure at that time it was 5800 including flight hotels etc. But My US doc, an ex Army guy ended up doing it gratis (he didnt charge me) but the hospital out of pockets were around 9k. The relief of pain was life changing.
Frog -- that's what we've heard, that the surgery is life-changing. We plan to move to acreage in Idaho and expand our farming and homesteading, but DS MUST have this surgery in order to do that. I am shocked that it's so expensive for out of pocket costs. And we both understand everything you've said here. You made me laugh when you said "pissed off angry mule." I feel that way about our rooster. He HATES me... hahaha.
I appreciate you. Thank you.
Prayers for you both, from a fellow "titanium hipster."
Thank you, Doc. We've heard from many different people (of a wide variety of ages) that it's life-changing. I hope we can pull it off. I feel like all that money we spend on insurance each month is almost useless. I'm embarrassed to reveal how much we pay. It's ridiculous!
Don't get me started on the "insurance" scam!!!
Hmmm… would love to hear your thoughts on this. Have you written about it, or do you plan to?
No. I TRY to stay away from topics which spike my blood pressure 😂
Haha probably a good plan!
3rd pic : Me, saying, " WOW, WOW, what a magnificent entertainment center ! ... Awesome, guys "
Thanks so much, Baltimoracle! Before the built-in, the wall just had a huge "niche" in it where you're supposed to place an independent furniture piece to house books, decor, the tv, etc. We bought a used one years and years ago and I asked (begged?) him to make one for us from scratch -- one that's totally built in and he pulled it off!
I like your teepee idea. I might try that big version this summer.
I use a similar technique for tomatoes. I'll get 3 pieces of bamboo (5' or 6'), drill a hole in the top of each, wire them together with metal wire, and drop garden twine down the middle. When the tomato starts to grow up, I just wrap the stem around the twine, which then gets supported by the bamboo tripod.
It's the easiest and most robust tomato trellis I've tried so far, and really cheap.
That's a great idea for tomatoes, Theodore! I hadn't thought of using bamboo as a support in that way. We use a string tied to a wooden support running across the tops of the tomato beds. I love this teepee idea because it fulfills three important things: 1. Functional -- acts as a support for food vines 2. Beautiful - the blooms that will appear all over the structure will be lovely 3. Functional reason #2 - It has an opening on the one side and I plan on hanging out there to read and pray, etc.
2nd pic : " Soon, it'll be covered. "
The teepee or DS, Sam ?
Hahahaha The teepee (with vines) and then I’ll be able to climb inside to read, pray, etc. At least this is my hope. As far as DS being caught at home wearing a shirt…hmmm…only happens right before leaving and coming home from church, work, other outings. LOL He does shirt up in the winter!
Princess says, "DS, Please make this the last time me and the grill are in the same picture !!"
Haha you are so funny, Baltimoracle! I didn’t even think about that…she would have probably been sweating, if chickens could sweat!
Very nice article. Thanks for sharing. 🤗
Thanks, Troy! I appreciate you reading it. Looking forward to your next piece.
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