Had let the gas gauge get down below a quarter of a tank, so just filled up in this nice cool breeze with the drifting mist coming down on my head. Fine time to fill up, Lucille! Then Tractor Supply had an employee to bring the canned dog food out to the truck. Then went by the last/first house on this strip of Kemp and a doe was lying in a driveway. Poor thing. Bet the car or truck was not too pretty after that smack. Anyway, went on down the road to check the mailbox which was full of mostly junk mail to haul up here and throw in the trash. Tomorrow is trash day. Good shot for the trash can!
The dogs have now had their portions of beef stew by 4-Health. Can refill the bowls with the dry stuff now. They just inhaled the good stuff! Can't say they can be blamed for their enthusiasm. It even smelled good to me!
The roads may not have ice on them, but my tires certainly did slide some. Not getting out again if at all possible. The hens will get me outside a couple of times tomorrow, but even though an order should have already been at TSC, it was not there and is not going to cause me to make a trip up there while the weather is awful. It is just dog treats. But they have a policy of putting it back if one does not pick it up within two days. But it is already paid for! We will see what happens.
Have been listening to old music on the mini-google thing that Jennifer and Gary got for me a couple of years ago. Enjoying it, but the songs make me so sad sometimes. This was the type of music that Lewis loved and listened to all the time. Miss him so much at times. Carol Pearson was telling me that when her husband died, she did not even know how to put gas in her car. It never got that bad around here, but ya know, he did take care of paying the bills, keeping the yard looking good, and making an old woman feel so very loved. sigh
My friend Mark Ogle says that Charlie Anderson is still among the living and doing about as good as can be expected. Just glad to know he is still with us. But on to another prayer request: Kaylee Garcia has brain surgery tomorrow to remove the final portion that they think is causing the seizures. Please pray for her.
Have some chicken on in the slow cooker. Have a bit of celery and some other veggies to put in there in the morning early so soup will be the main dish tomorrow. Love letting things cook overnight to make the house feel warmer than just one with heater smells. Veggies like garlic always make me feel good.
Just read the weather report. Oh boy! BR may get some cold, wet stuff sure 'nuff. Hope she gets wrapped up warmly in the morning to let those critters out. Jennifer just called me and gave her instructions on how my morning should start out tomorrow. "Hold the rail of the porch; be sure your phone is in your pocket. Be careful." Being a momma and a grand-momma makes a big difference.
My brother called this morning, and we talked about how folks raise children these days. He was telling about some little boys running around inside the church and raising cane around the older folks. We would NEVER have been allowed to run inside the building and would have had a knot jerked in our tail feathers had we ever moved too fast around an elderly person. Our parents were very strict with us and taught us to watch out for the old folks. Sterling was very good to the little ol' ladies in our church. They all loved him for it, too. But he was telling me that the pastor of the church he goes to just lets his kids run wild. Strange.
Other than the weather, not much is new around here today. Will pick up eggs one more time, but don't really expect many--if any--in the nests. Found two humongous ones today, so apparently the Buff Orpingtons are laying again. Their eggs are as big as two normal eggs. But then, they are big hens. Goldie was on the nest earlier, so I petted her and talked to her. She does not want to be held, but she will put up with a little petting. Grey Lady is sweet like that, as well, but she will give me the evil eye if she gets lifted up a little for an egg check. "Leave me alone!" seems to be her attitude. Oh well. Each of them has an attitude eventually. They are a lot like women. Don't ruffle their feathers!
My hope is that all of you will remain healthy, happy to be alive, and safe in this weather. Please pray for those who are in precarious situations right now. God be with them and all of us. You are loved.
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