Coffee anyone ?

[Duckfarmerpa1]

I commiserate with you about the Wonderbread Years. I grew up kinda far out in the country. I did 4H in grammerschool because EVERYBODY did 4H and the schoolbus just ran late on those days. My parents both worked, so there was no "mom taxi". I didn't have to endure the step parent thing, adnittedly. But, as my Dad worked three jobs, I seldom saw him anyway. But there were no "organized" extra curricular activities in my life either. Until late middle school, when I joined the school band. I rode my bicycle (which I bought myself from money working at my Grandpa's country filling station) to all after school functions (six miles each way, with a trombone strapped on my back. When it was still safe for a kid to do things like that.) That was the extent of my "popular" things as a kid. Otherwise, just hanging out in the woods or working in Grandpa's store.
Sorry if I brought up unpleasant memories for you. The "unfortunates" always assume (at least I do) everyone else are one of the "fortunates".

Yes, but all the work you did then helped you grow up into the strong, independent man you are today!

 

[Xerocles]

Yes, but all the work you did then helped you grow up into the strong, independent man you are today!

Independent??? Lady, have you SEEN all the help I've been asking for on here?

 

[Duckfarmerpa1]

Independent??? Lady, have you SEEN all the help I've been asking for on here?

Oh, geez, me too..that doesn’t mean you’re not independent...that means you’re bold enough to try new ventures! If you weren’t, you’d be watching tv with a bag of Cheetos and pop instead of learning how to better yourself !!

 

[thistlebloom]

Sounds like your teen years of cheerleading and 4H was perfect. I didn't come from the right family to be able to be a cheerleader (though honestly was the kid that thought it was pretty lame). And most of my teen years were spent trying how to figure out how to stay out of my stepfather's view while my Mom slept or read to escape life. I wasn't allowed do many extras except 4H until I could drive myself. Honestly the fact I let her back into my life is a miracle in itself...

I think it shows a big heart and a lot of compassion.

 

[Baymule]

I was lucky, I was a Daddy's girl. The fact that my Mom didn't like us kids didn't faze me like it did my sister and brother. I was happy in my Daddy's garden, with the dog and I bought a horse when I was 12 and spent my time with her. I guess I just have an attitude that I don't let things get me down. My Mom cheated herself out of a lot of love, but I still took care of her shriveled little heart after her stroke. And she still didn't like me.

 

[thistlebloom]

I was more fortunate than I ever realized at the time. Mom and dad loved each other, and though not a demonstrative family I always knew we were loved. Mom was the farm animal enabler, and I spent free time hanging out at home taking care of the animals. I didn't think it was weird to not have a social life. I guess I still don't!

 

[promiseacres]

Coffee is on.
Church then shopping today.
We did find a spot for the feed. Luckily DH had space in his pulling tractor that stays dry.
@thistlebloom thanks for the kind words

 

[Duckfarmerpa1]

Good morning M! Today my son comes to visit which is always great! And Sunday dinner with friends, of course Mass after chores. We are taking one of my beloved ducks for dinner to our friends house. He became a much too dominant Musco drake and was hurting too many other ducks. I had him in his own pen, but it was no life for him, it broke my heart. I didn’t want to take him to auction. This was really the only option. It was hard, but I helped my hubby pluck the feathers, because that’s what you do on a farm, and it was my last act of love for MyGuy.

 

[Jesusfreak101]

okay so hubby and i talked some more (who knew people talked this much to other adults lol i am being spoiled) he wants to move and if they decide to give the house and land to us later thats great but he wants out of here asap the house has been a major stress point simply because even with all the things we have fixed there still alot more to fix. i won't lie i prefer the house we looking at (could be that its so pretty). however starting his own business and moving sounds stressful but i actually looking forward to moving atleast we came to a decision and i feel better.

 

[Mini Horses]

we came to a decision and i feel better.

That's always a good start! Go with it.


37 here this AM...up to 55 later. 20 degree cooler than yesterday wake up but, ok. SUN is out!!! Rain gone!!!

I have some online continuing ed stuff this AM...will get that out of the way before I begin any projects outside or it won't get done. LOL

Was up before daylight, so I was able to complete canning another 8 pints of applesauce. DONE!! Rest of the apples will become welcome treats to the goats today. I'm over it and don't need more. I have to stop myself! Summer canning will be in high speed, I can just feel it. Could be worse obsessions and keeps me out of trouble. Now I need to program self to USE this food, not just admire the lovely jars full.