Men Will Be Men

Mike was attending his 4X4 club's monthly meeting and had just told them he couldn't make the camping trip scheduled for the next day because his wife wouldn't let him go.

After listening to the jeers and other derisive remarks from his fellow 4X4 friends Mike left to go back home to his wife.

When Mike's friends started arriving to set up camp the next day, who should be there but Mike sitting up in front of his truck, tent up, fishing rod in hand, camp oven roast stewing away in a hot bed of coals.

"How did ya talk your wife into letting you go Mike?"

"I didn't have to" was Mike's reply. "When I left the meeting I went home and slumped down in my chair with a beer to drown my sorrows. Then my wife snuck up behind me and covered my eyes and said, 'Surprise'!"

When I peeled her hands back she was standing there in a beautiful see - through negligee and she said, "Carry me into the bedroom, tie me to the bed and you can do whatever you want."


So here I am!

Lay Feed Crumble

For the last couple of trips to the feed store Hubby and I got into the habit of just buying COB sweet mix. Which is corn, oats and barley in molasses. It started out as they ran out of our favorite feed so we tried this COB mix.... Guy said it would be ok to give all our animals..... Then it was more affordable for the minute. Here's what we learned yes it's fine in a pinch, its a lot cheaper than buying separate feed. But our chickens productivity has really slowed down, plus certain animals require certain minerals etc. So the goats have torn up trees after what ever it is their body is missing. So bottom line, quite expensive lesson. A few extra bucks per bag is worth not having the loss of eggs and trees.♥

Wordless Wednesday

What Have You Brought To Life?

We live in a very "tech forward" world. So many things can be accomplished now than ever before. From diagnosing your child's ailments to ordering gourmet popcorn from across the country or the world for that matter! Today's conveniences have really given all of us a little extra time to use else where.

When I first married my Hubby I really wasn't into cooking. I couldn't make but the basics. Ground beef, a veggie and a potato. Not really that creative or healthy!

Since having use of the Internet I consider myself to be another person when it comes to cooking. If there's something I have a craving for or more importantly Hubby, all I have to do is search web for the recipes. No more "uhhh what's that?" I know exactly how to find out what it is and how to make it! A lot more of what I cook is healthy too. No more going out to eat our favorites.

Another great advantage I have found using the Internet, is when our family decided to start to grow and raise our own food. Being city folk we had no clue what went into outbuildings, their feed and care. I researched what animals were a good fit for our situation and needs. Then, I researched every thing I needed to know about those animals. I even ordered some via the internet! I learned from how to bring up farm babies to slaughter just with a click of my mouse.

These are a couple ways we've brought our family's quality to life! What did digital tools bring to life for you?? Has it brought you and an old flame together via a social network?? Save gas by ordering stuff online? What ever it is Charter wants to know! In their awesome contest, “Tell Us How You Do It.”

If you are a Charter Communication's customer whether it be phone, internet or cable, the company wants to know how you live your digital life. Each week Charter is giving away either a 15” laptop or a 52” HDTV to one lucky customer that tells their story. Then at the end of the promotion, Charter will be giving away a package of one 52” HFTV, one 15” Laptop, and a free year of the Charter Bundle with includes Digital Cable with HD and a DVR, Charter High-Speed Internet and Charter Telephone!

Entry is simple go to: Charter and submit your story. You can enter with your photos or video. Anything that shows them how you use your digital tools.

FYI alert: Last year Charter gave away laptops and Xbox 360 game systems and one lucky customer drove away a 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid!!

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Monday Blues

♥Just something to bring you up if your having a Blue Monday♥


Traveling down the interstate and needing to use the restroom, I stop at a rest area and head to the restroom........

I was barely sitting down when I heard a voice from the other stall saying: "Hi, how are you?"

I'm not the type to start a conversation in the restroom, and I don't know what got into me, but
I answered, somewhat embarrassed, "Doin' just fine!"

And the other person says: "So what are you up to?"

What kind of question is that? At that point, I'm thinking this is too bizarre so I say: "Uhhh, I'm like you, just traveling!"

At this point I am just trying to get out as fast as I can when I hear another question. "Can I come over?"

Ok, this question is just too weird for me, but I figured I could just be polite and end the conversation. I tell them "No..I'm a little busy right now!!!"

Then I hear the person say nervously... "Listen, I'll have to call you back. There's an idiot in the other stall who keeps answering all my questions!!"

♥I just hate when people use their cellphones anywhere but sometimes it turns out too funny to believe♥