I was just searching thru the blogs people post on here and ran across this-http://www.shabbygalsnest.blogspot.com/
She has the most beautiful redone furniture that I have ever seen.You should take a look.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Pretty Things
I have always liked doilies and when I saw these I thought how cute they would look on the nightstands next to the bed.I am planning on doing our bedroom in Dark green,maroon,light green,and pink with a little flavor of Ireland tossed in.(yes I'm Irish)I have some really nice pictures that will go up on the wall depicting Woodsmen and Castles.I am still at the auction sites I love and am trying to find more.Now all I need to find is the lamps and throw rugs.
I don't know if it was the weather or what but I must have picked up a 24 hour bug somewheres.I stayed in bed most of the day today and sweated it out I hope. I feel alot better.Too bad I didn't have any chicken soup,that would have been so good! I am enjoying this cooler weather and Orion seems to be doing the same. He wants to stay out alot more but we had that rabies scare and I don't let him stay out too long by himself now.He's been chasing that dang rattlesnake back under the house again and I keep telling him he's gonna get bit and he won't like it.When we first got him I caught him outside playing with a local mouse tossing it up in the air.So who needs a cat when I have a bonafied mouse catcher.It was bad I know.Must have been some of that wolf in him.We have a rather large deer mouse living under the trailer.I think it might be what he is chasing too.
This isn't the one but to give you a picture of what one looks like.Ours is so cute,they have the face of a mouse and the body of a rat,tail included but it doesn't seem to be a nuisance however.
Everything is nice and quiet right now at the moment and I keep wondering how it's going to be like at the new place.I was reading an article earlier on how they took a picture of what looks like a juvenile cougar up near there. I'm thinking great this is all I need.But also remembering Alabama has so much in wildlife.Cougar a.k.a.mountain lions,turkeys,quail,deer,feral hogs,foxes and numerous other critters.I told hubstead we are gonna have to have some sort of protection around there.I don't want them eating our chickens or Orion going after them.He has no idea what a critter like that can do to him.
Can't wait to sit on the porch and have my coffee. Looking forward to getting the garden in,yeah I'm getting impatient.I wish we were there already.Just a few more months.The weather says we are suppose have a hard winter this year.Oh well.I got to get me some winter clothes it looks like.I got a feeling we are going to be getting out in it this year and next.
Monday, September 17, 2012
Recycled Pillowcase
I had one pillow case left and nothing to do with it,so I cut this one to fit the laptop because we keep it out all the time.Now the pillow case is a lap top cover.This one isn't sewn on the ends yet but the idea works.
Wanted to share.
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Saturday Rains and Orion
I keep asking myself,where was this rain this summer? I get the same answer ,I don't know.My pots outside are staying wet and I have nothing planted.I didn't want to plant anything right now cause of the move we are making.
Sweet summer(Fall) rain?
Thats ok next year they will be full!
The front yard is nothing but mud.
I had to hollar "cookies?" on this one to get him to stand still.He decided barking at the neighbors was more fun.
He was not happy with me on this one.I told him NO
Mom did you say NO to me? Yeah we'll see about that.
Hes' got some big ears and can hear anything.
Asleep or awake or both? Dang dog!
He misses his Dad!
His fur always looks like that,I've never had a dog with such shiny fur.
On one of my auction sites,the lady told me that these were for medium size dogs.So silly me bidded on these and won.Come to find out they were for a small dog not medium.Anyway both are handmade and too bad cause they are really cute.I don't know what to with them yet.My neighbor has two small dogs and was gonna ask her if she wanted them.
Well that's all I got today,fixed me some coffee and sitting here trying to figure out what to do next.Hubstead(yep that's his new name)can't wait .They made them work today when they were suppose to be off.We had alot to do today and now will have to wait til tomorrow.He was not happy about it.Yesterday was his birthday and yeah he had to work but afterwards he went to the store and picked up some steaks and potatoes and a salad.That's what he wanted and at 11:00 at night I cooked for him.I know it was late ,he's a night person which I still can't get used to after all these years!
The front yard is nothing but mud.
I had to hollar "cookies?" on this one to get him to stand still.He decided barking at the neighbors was more fun.
Mom did you say NO to me? Yeah we'll see about that.
Hes' got some big ears and can hear anything.
Asleep or awake or both? Dang dog!
He misses his Dad!
His fur always looks like that,I've never had a dog with such shiny fur.
On one of my auction sites,the lady told me that these were for medium size dogs.So silly me bidded on these and won.Come to find out they were for a small dog not medium.Anyway both are handmade and too bad cause they are really cute.I don't know what to with them yet.My neighbor has two small dogs and was gonna ask her if she wanted them.
Well that's all I got today,fixed me some coffee and sitting here trying to figure out what to do next.Hubstead(yep that's his new name)can't wait .They made them work today when they were suppose to be off.We had alot to do today and now will have to wait til tomorrow.He was not happy about it.Yesterday was his birthday and yeah he had to work but afterwards he went to the store and picked up some steaks and potatoes and a salad.That's what he wanted and at 11:00 at night I cooked for him.I know it was late ,he's a night person which I still can't get used to after all these years!
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Signs -Signs-Signs
I decided to make signs to put in the cabin,so,I have been on here trying to make some signs up that will look pretty.In the kitchen until we can get "in the habit" I am making one for the kitchen scraps that will go into the compost heap.Usually the stuff went in the garbage can.Another one will have to go in the bathroom for the compost toilet til we get the septic tank put in.Another will have to be made for the burn barrel.I'm debating on telling people if you bring in plastic,take it with you.Good idea? I really don't want anything plastic on the property.Hard to get rid of.You think that might be rude of me?
I have been on here and looking locally for glass containers and lids.I really like Corning Ware.My mother-in-law has some.I'll get it later.But for now I'd like to have some.I also broke her lid on one of them long ago,oops.I can't believe how expensive this stuff has become.Just like Tupperware I guess.I got to get my collection of cast iron pots and skillets going to.I love cooking in these things!We have stainless steel now and if you don't spray them with non stick spray,yes they do stick bad.Used to when I was younger and had no patience,sometimes I would get so aggravated at the skillet sticking,it would end up in the yard.Many and one skillets ended up that way.Now I just watch what I buy.
Oh I miss mine!I had quite a few pieces but lost them(no I didn't throw em out the door).They have a place here that have small pots with the lids.It's a surplus store,mmm think I might try there again.
Ok back to the signs.Someone has told me that we need to put No Trespassing signs around the property.I will have to put some up for Orion,he's such a good watch dog and will sound an alarm before hand if someone walks up to the house. We are going to be setting off the road,as a matter a fact,you won't even be able to see the cabin from the road.We are trying to figure out about a gate too for the driveway. I wished in a way I could find something here,something unique to put up.Nothing fancy but a reminder of Texas.No stars though.Of course a chain thru a fence post will work too lol.Good grief I just looked at some No Trespassing signs,I didn't know there were so many!
Well just some thoughts here to look back on,some for Tuesday.Thanks for reading!
I have been on here and looking locally for glass containers and lids.I really like Corning Ware.My mother-in-law has some.I'll get it later.But for now I'd like to have some.I also broke her lid on one of them long ago,oops.I can't believe how expensive this stuff has become.Just like Tupperware I guess.I got to get my collection of cast iron pots and skillets going to.I love cooking in these things!We have stainless steel now and if you don't spray them with non stick spray,yes they do stick bad.Used to when I was younger and had no patience,sometimes I would get so aggravated at the skillet sticking,it would end up in the yard.Many and one skillets ended up that way.Now I just watch what I buy.
Oh I miss mine!I had quite a few pieces but lost them(no I didn't throw em out the door).They have a place here that have small pots with the lids.It's a surplus store,mmm think I might try there again.
Ok back to the signs.Someone has told me that we need to put No Trespassing signs around the property.I will have to put some up for Orion,he's such a good watch dog and will sound an alarm before hand if someone walks up to the house. We are going to be setting off the road,as a matter a fact,you won't even be able to see the cabin from the road.We are trying to figure out about a gate too for the driveway. I wished in a way I could find something here,something unique to put up.Nothing fancy but a reminder of Texas.No stars though.Of course a chain thru a fence post will work too lol.Good grief I just looked at some No Trespassing signs,I didn't know there were so many!
Well just some thoughts here to look back on,some for Tuesday.Thanks for reading!
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Sundays' Whatsup?
You know if I never talk on the phone again,I'd be happy.For the past few weeks I've made so many phone calls getting information about getting set up for our move.I talked to the electric company ,the water company,the tax office,the cabin people,the U-haul people,and the block people and we finally got an rural address!.All has been written down and put away.It's finally cooled off here and we had a little rain.Orion is some what sick at his tummy and I don't know if it was something he ate or the weather.He does have some allergies poor thing.But Mommy Human does her best to look after him. I gave him a face washing (yeah with a wash cloth)when he came him from throwing up and now he is laying down.I think we may have a rattlesnake under the trailer and I'm so hoping he don't find it.He has already chased one back under there.
I have been looking at our property pictures and it dawned on me that we have a lot of pine trees,so I went looking for some sites that has pine needle baskets.Yup I am.I already know how to make coiled baskets so I figured why not? I could sell these too. See I have always been the type of person,usually,that can catch on to stuff pretty quick,all I have to be is shown how to do it.
This one is from Mother Earth News
I am a basket collector and if I can't find what I want ,I try to make it.Besides they're good to use for the garden.When we get our fruit trees in,they will be a big help.Hubby is already looking at tractors.I was a bit surprised but he said he wanted one and has already picked one out.I told him a weed eater and the lawn mower would have to do for now LOL.He is getting excited about the move too.We were talking about the local wildlife last night and how we are going to have to have something for critters and protection.And we talked about the chicken coops and the chickens.So maybe this is gonna be a good thing for both of us.He's not a farmer but we were both raised some what in the country life so I think we will do good.We don't know how long we will be without internet service,that's one of those wait and see things.But I promise to take pictures and post as soon as we get there and you can see our progress.
I've got all my seeds in and most of the garden supply things for now.We have been watching the weather because if we can we may leave sooner than march.My brother has a wood burning stove he said he would let us have and we're thinking as long as we got heat we could muddle thru the winter til spring.Also he's going to let us use his generator too.So I think we will do fine!
I have been looking at our property pictures and it dawned on me that we have a lot of pine trees,so I went looking for some sites that has pine needle baskets.Yup I am.I already know how to make coiled baskets so I figured why not? I could sell these too. See I have always been the type of person,usually,that can catch on to stuff pretty quick,all I have to be is shown how to do it.
I am a basket collector and if I can't find what I want ,I try to make it.Besides they're good to use for the garden.When we get our fruit trees in,they will be a big help.Hubby is already looking at tractors.I was a bit surprised but he said he wanted one and has already picked one out.I told him a weed eater and the lawn mower would have to do for now LOL.He is getting excited about the move too.We were talking about the local wildlife last night and how we are going to have to have something for critters and protection.And we talked about the chicken coops and the chickens.So maybe this is gonna be a good thing for both of us.He's not a farmer but we were both raised some what in the country life so I think we will do good.We don't know how long we will be without internet service,that's one of those wait and see things.But I promise to take pictures and post as soon as we get there and you can see our progress.
I've got all my seeds in and most of the garden supply things for now.We have been watching the weather because if we can we may leave sooner than march.My brother has a wood burning stove he said he would let us have and we're thinking as long as we got heat we could muddle thru the winter til spring.Also he's going to let us use his generator too.So I think we will do fine!
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Life in the South
http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/calhoun/history/letters/earlyday86gms.txt
If you want to live a country life,this is what it was like in the early south.This touched way down deep.Copy and paste.
If you want to live a country life,this is what it was like in the early south.This touched way down deep.Copy and paste.
Saturday, September 1, 2012
September Closing In
Now it's September and it won't be too long til moving time. These months it seems at the end of the year always goes fast.Next year I'll be able to see the springtime blooms of the Dogwoods and other trees.See our oaks trees get leaves and I'm hoping we have a few maples.The fall time in Alabama is usually pretty.Of course I really like the fall in Tennessee.Especially on the Blue Ridge Mountains.Here in Texas ,it's brown from season to season except for the pine trees and cactus.A few trees do good at first until the dreaded heat comes.What was I thinking? Well, I do like the southwest it has been interesting and productive.But you can only do without rain or seeing green for a bit.It's been 5 years since we moved here.We came with nothing to our name and stuff that only fit in our small truck.Now we will have to have a U-haul to move it.I am trying to get some help with getting the cabin moved onto our property before we get there.We wanted it to set up on blocks which the cabin people will do,I just got to get someone out there with the blocks.So much stuff and so little time.Our little cabin will look like this one.May have to have a bigger porch.
We talked about going out on the our porch and sitting and taking a breather from life for a while.Everything has been so hectic here we need it.But things will come as they come and no more running around like a chicken with our heads cut off(no pun intended to my chicken friends).We know there is going to be alot of work going on but just for a few days would like to take some time off.
Today I won an auction for some Roma Tomato seeds and some hot pepper seeds.I am trying to add to what I have.http://www.listia.com, I may be biting off more than I can chew with all these seeds but I want a nice garden.I am only ordering things I know we will eat.I am trying out a few new seeds,I've never ate kale or I think I haven't,I am a salad person during the summer and I got lots of seeds for that.Next year will be deer hunting season and my brother will take hubby out with him YAH!.We have Buffalo here but it's expensive.You don't get much for your money.We'll have deer,turkey,feral hogs,fishing.Oh yes my freezer will be full.Most people there have so much deer in their freezers,they'll be more than happy to give you some.Oh and finally Christmas with family,that will be odd.
Had to go buy some ink for our printer this morning.Decided to go early before this heat started in.I guess that is what I'm tired of ,being a prisoner of this heatwave.
Well I'm off to color my hair and do a trim job on it.I don't like all the gray that shows up.Besides it takes 5 years off my looks LOL!!!
We talked about going out on the our porch and sitting and taking a breather from life for a while.Everything has been so hectic here we need it.But things will come as they come and no more running around like a chicken with our heads cut off(no pun intended to my chicken friends).We know there is going to be alot of work going on but just for a few days would like to take some time off.
Today I won an auction for some Roma Tomato seeds and some hot pepper seeds.I am trying to add to what I have.http://www.listia.com, I may be biting off more than I can chew with all these seeds but I want a nice garden.I am only ordering things I know we will eat.I am trying out a few new seeds,I've never ate kale or I think I haven't,I am a salad person during the summer and I got lots of seeds for that.Next year will be deer hunting season and my brother will take hubby out with him YAH!.We have Buffalo here but it's expensive.You don't get much for your money.We'll have deer,turkey,feral hogs,fishing.Oh yes my freezer will be full.Most people there have so much deer in their freezers,they'll be more than happy to give you some.Oh and finally Christmas with family,that will be odd.
Had to go buy some ink for our printer this morning.Decided to go early before this heat started in.I guess that is what I'm tired of ,being a prisoner of this heatwave.
Well I'm off to color my hair and do a trim job on it.I don't like all the gray that shows up.Besides it takes 5 years off my looks LOL!!!
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Just Chilling Today
I've been sitting here just chilling and waiting to call the water place back home to see if we have a meter or not.I had a bowl of cream of chicken and some crackers for lunch.I am trying to lose some weight before we get there so my energy level will be up.Yeah I'm going to need it.Been checking out chicken coops and fencing and tools and tillers and saws oh my!Gotta love Lowes.
I'm hoping everyone in the path of that hurricane is alright.I've been thru a few of those myself.It's not pleasant.First time I did,I freaked,I was scared to death.I had never seen wind blow that hard or so much rain.After a while you know what needs to be done and deal with it.So prayers go out to those there.
Next month we 're going to start putting things in boxes that we don't use for now.It's not gonna be too bad.I have my handy dandy list of stuff we are going to need and numbers to call so we got it going.I'm wondering if we should get totes or boxes for packing.Totes would keep anything clean but boxes I could use and recycle in the garden.The work inside the cabin is gonna be slow going and the totes would be in the way as I wouldn't have room to put anything until we got the interior done.And so would the boxes.Guess we'll have to see.I've been keeping an eye out for shelves and bookcases and anything I can set stuff on.I don't like the idea of putting things on the floor if I can help it.
Orion knows something is up.Hubbys' mood has changed and so has mine and I think he can feel it.
We are going to have to keep an eye on him,mainly because he doesn't know what a yellow jacket is or a fox or a coyote or a deer for that matter.We got all sorts of stinging things there.Putting up a fence for him will be first priority. Dang dog.He'll love it.
No news about the meter yet,she thinks we have one but won't find out til later today.
Have a Happy Wednesday Everyone!
This too funny!
I'm hoping everyone in the path of that hurricane is alright.I've been thru a few of those myself.It's not pleasant.First time I did,I freaked,I was scared to death.I had never seen wind blow that hard or so much rain.After a while you know what needs to be done and deal with it.So prayers go out to those there.
Next month we 're going to start putting things in boxes that we don't use for now.It's not gonna be too bad.I have my handy dandy list of stuff we are going to need and numbers to call so we got it going.I'm wondering if we should get totes or boxes for packing.Totes would keep anything clean but boxes I could use and recycle in the garden.The work inside the cabin is gonna be slow going and the totes would be in the way as I wouldn't have room to put anything until we got the interior done.And so would the boxes.Guess we'll have to see.I've been keeping an eye out for shelves and bookcases and anything I can set stuff on.I don't like the idea of putting things on the floor if I can help it.
Orion knows something is up.Hubbys' mood has changed and so has mine and I think he can feel it.
We are going to have to keep an eye on him,mainly because he doesn't know what a yellow jacket is or a fox or a coyote or a deer for that matter.We got all sorts of stinging things there.Putting up a fence for him will be first priority. Dang dog.He'll love it.
No news about the meter yet,she thinks we have one but won't find out til later today.
Have a Happy Wednesday Everyone!
This too funny!
Monday, August 27, 2012
Proud Owners Now!
Well the deed is done,we are the proud owners of 3.5 acres of property! Come March(hopefully before then) we will be sitting on our undeveloped homestead.We are set and ready to go now but gotta wait.Just as well time to get "the list " out and get to getting the things we are going to have to have.I'm so blown away right now.I decided to start packing stuff around here that is out and collecting dust that we don't use.Simply cause it will make it feel more real.I called my brother and sister-in-law and my cousin who is going to help with the progress.They are both excited we are coming home.The garden will have to be put in right off the bat and so since I haven't seen where to put one,cousin is going to do the setup for the cabin and garden.He wants to see what the barn looks like,yes it's a barn and not a shed.It also has a concrete floor already in it.We got lucky.They both have been great.
I know it will be rough at first,especially not hearing all the noises.I'll be glad,I am so aggravated with the loud planes and boom boxes and cars screeching.I am looking forward to peace and quiet and maybe my nerves will settle down.One thing I have always wanted to do,I want to sit on my porch and listen to the quiet and have a cup of coffee.This has been a dream for years and years and hubby told me last night that I had a good idea us doing this. I told him long time ago this was what I have always wanted.He is so much more at ease with the idea now.
I really want to thank everyone for the support and ideas and compliments.This blog was the best thing I could have done at a time when I needed it.We have til December maybe January to get things going so I will blog our progress.The move will depend on the weather and how soon we leave here.
I know it will be rough at first,especially not hearing all the noises.I'll be glad,I am so aggravated with the loud planes and boom boxes and cars screeching.I am looking forward to peace and quiet and maybe my nerves will settle down.One thing I have always wanted to do,I want to sit on my porch and listen to the quiet and have a cup of coffee.This has been a dream for years and years and hubby told me last night that I had a good idea us doing this. I told him long time ago this was what I have always wanted.He is so much more at ease with the idea now.
I really want to thank everyone for the support and ideas and compliments.This blog was the best thing I could have done at a time when I needed it.We have til December maybe January to get things going so I will blog our progress.The move will depend on the weather and how soon we leave here.
Saturday, August 25, 2012
A Lot of Work Ahead
I am so happy,I called one of my cousins back home(my uncles' son)and he wants to help with the setup too.He is an electrician and is looking forward to hooking me up.And he can do carpentry work. So now my hubby and brother and him,hey I got it lol.Anyone else wants to help?Plus he knows how to put in a septic system.So the only thing I got left is getting someone to get the concrete blocks to the property.The cabin has to setup on them and the people who deliver levels it.Hubby was worried that we would not have enough people to help and now he is very happy.
We got until the last part of December to get some more items for the cabin. I really wanted a new bed but I guess that will have to wait til we get there.I'm trying to find a good deal on 4 wooden chairs for my table.I may have to settle on benches.I found this big wooden table someone was throwing out.I can't stand it when someone throws out anything made of wood as long as it isn't damaged.It can be recycled and fixed.Well my table is very wide,would make a great Thanksgiving setup.I've worked on the top and got it clean and the wood takes the lemon oil good.
Next week hubby is taking some time off,much needed time off.He works in a place where he has to work around heaters that heat plastic and mold them.They were working in this 100 degree weather,inside the building it was 120 degrees. Yeah he has had enough of this.He is not getting any younger and this heat here will take it out of you.When we first got here it wasn't as bad but now it feels like you have no fluid left in your body and that is no matter how much you drink.
I am looking forward to opening up my windows and doors again.Letting in light instead of having to close the curtains and blinds.Our little cabin should keep us nice and cool during the summer and nice and toasty during the winter.
My cousin is going to tell his mom and dad I called and to let them know I'm coming home.See I was adopted, my adopted dad and my uncle are brothers,my aunt said the only reason she didn't get me was because they got to me first lol.It was a crazy situation.Well we are having pizza tonight,I'm not cooking.Hubby lets me have a day off (or 2)to not have to cook.I got a feeling I'm going to be cooking alot when we get back home cause he will be home more.He's taking some time off from the work force for a bit.He wants to concentrate on working on the cabin and just relaxing and exploring the property.
We got until the last part of December to get some more items for the cabin. I really wanted a new bed but I guess that will have to wait til we get there.I'm trying to find a good deal on 4 wooden chairs for my table.I may have to settle on benches.I found this big wooden table someone was throwing out.I can't stand it when someone throws out anything made of wood as long as it isn't damaged.It can be recycled and fixed.Well my table is very wide,would make a great Thanksgiving setup.I've worked on the top and got it clean and the wood takes the lemon oil good.
Next week hubby is taking some time off,much needed time off.He works in a place where he has to work around heaters that heat plastic and mold them.They were working in this 100 degree weather,inside the building it was 120 degrees. Yeah he has had enough of this.He is not getting any younger and this heat here will take it out of you.When we first got here it wasn't as bad but now it feels like you have no fluid left in your body and that is no matter how much you drink.
I am looking forward to opening up my windows and doors again.Letting in light instead of having to close the curtains and blinds.Our little cabin should keep us nice and cool during the summer and nice and toasty during the winter.
My cousin is going to tell his mom and dad I called and to let them know I'm coming home.See I was adopted, my adopted dad and my uncle are brothers,my aunt said the only reason she didn't get me was because they got to me first lol.It was a crazy situation.Well we are having pizza tonight,I'm not cooking.Hubby lets me have a day off (or 2)to not have to cook.I got a feeling I'm going to be cooking alot when we get back home cause he will be home more.He's taking some time off from the work force for a bit.He wants to concentrate on working on the cabin and just relaxing and exploring the property.
Friday, August 24, 2012
Stop Me I buy too Much!
I can't seem to stay away from the auctions and the seed sites.I went this morning and got 500 Kale seeds cause I didn't have them.Wednesday I found a cute sugar and creamer on one of my auction sites and won it.
I thought these were so cute.In the south we were always told when you have a cream and sugar bowl(mostly sugar) your house would have good luck as long as it was full,don't think that came from the Chinese.It has these pretty little roses on them and a gold tone looking stuff around the rims and handles.
I am a turquoise person so I went and won this for myself-
The lady said she went to New Mexico(go figure) and the Navajo lady made it for her right there.She didn't wear and decided to auction it.I got lucky.If you can't see it too good it has a turtle in the middle set on black looking onyx.I had to make an extension for the neck part,about an inch. I had some liquid silver here so it would match. I have not pulled it off since I got it.Until now but I put it right back on after I took this picture.
So I figured while I was on a roll I would make some earrings to match.
The only thing I want before we leave here is my Queen size Indian Blanket,I have three twin size.These are so warm ,mine is purple with black and white stripes,hubbys has turquoise with black and white stripes.It was suppose to be my birthday present but after a while it migrated to his side.It's thicker than mine.Share share alike. I really favor the geckos and the kokopelli.I have both hanging on my wall as wall plaques.Yeah now you see why it is breaking my heart to leave out here.But....
Look up http://www.elpasosaddleblanket.com/ that's where I get my stuff.Also http://www.listia.com/ they have antiques on there.You bid with credits,when you sign up you automatically get 500 credits.This is where I got the sugar and creamer and necklace.
It's a small site but you can get some interesting stuff.
I thought these were so cute.In the south we were always told when you have a cream and sugar bowl(mostly sugar) your house would have good luck as long as it was full,don't think that came from the Chinese.It has these pretty little roses on them and a gold tone looking stuff around the rims and handles.
I am a turquoise person so I went and won this for myself-
The lady said she went to New Mexico(go figure) and the Navajo lady made it for her right there.She didn't wear and decided to auction it.I got lucky.If you can't see it too good it has a turtle in the middle set on black looking onyx.I had to make an extension for the neck part,about an inch. I had some liquid silver here so it would match. I have not pulled it off since I got it.Until now but I put it right back on after I took this picture.
So I figured while I was on a roll I would make some earrings to match.
The only thing I want before we leave here is my Queen size Indian Blanket,I have three twin size.These are so warm ,mine is purple with black and white stripes,hubbys has turquoise with black and white stripes.It was suppose to be my birthday present but after a while it migrated to his side.It's thicker than mine.Share share alike. I really favor the geckos and the kokopelli.I have both hanging on my wall as wall plaques.Yeah now you see why it is breaking my heart to leave out here.But....
Look up http://www.elpasosaddleblanket.com/ that's where I get my stuff.Also http://www.listia.com/ they have antiques on there.You bid with credits,when you sign up you automatically get 500 credits.This is where I got the sugar and creamer and necklace.
It's a small site but you can get some interesting stuff.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Five Years Of Junk
It's amazing how much a person can accumulate in 5 years.Problem is we need pretty much all we have and then some.What's so funny is going thru something and going"oh that's where that went to,I was looking for that last year" So far we got something to sit on,some little tables,a bed,a big desk(which he hasn't figured out how to get it out of the trailer yet),a nice wood table with no chairs and a bookcase and entertainment unit.Well I think that will be enough to fit in our cabin.I have been going online looking for shelves. I'm a shelf person,I like sitting my "stuff" out for everyone to see! I told hubby I want counter space in the kitchen,if not the shelves go up. I do a lot of auctions on different sites and get good deals too.MMMM good way to get rid of junk.
I have more things (see I didn't say junk)for my kitchen because I like to cook. I am getting rid of all plastic refrigerator containers cause I am switching over to glass.Good idea I thought and easier to clean.I do break stuff,like I knew Corelle dishes did break but not as fast as I have gone thru them. I've broken a plate,a bowl and a cup.Yeah well it happens and don't get me started on the glasses.I drink out of a large turquoise plastic tumbler.
My most used item in the kitchen is my stainless steel colander.I use it for everything.I have a specific coffee cup I drink out of and one particular knife I use.Funny how we have habits.I am saving all my egg cartons for the eggs I'm going to get from the chickens I haven't bought yet.Yeah I laughed at that one too.Hubby keeps buying electrical appliances and I'm thinking well we're not going to have electric for awhile(so much for counter space)what is he thinking? Considering we are going solar after a while. My kitchen in the cabin is rather small but my brother figured out we are going to have about a 14'x15' space for each room.That's pretty good size but most of it will be living space and bedroom.Oh I know ,shelves for the living room!
I can't wait to get home and get my doctors setup,I do love them.I've thought alot of things in the last few days and I do miss the change of seasons and the cool night air.The hills and the mist that forms over them.The spring time with all the blooms of the Dogwoods.Alabama is a pretty state as long as you stay away from the cities.It's a good state to grow things in.I don't know if you feel this way but when you stay gone from a place for a long time and then go back,it seems strange and so does the people.
I've lost most of my southern accent since I've been here and it's so funny to talk to my relatives on the phone.They have that southern twang and I think Oh no I'm going to sound like that again soon!I adapt to my surroundings and Texas has a twang too,I really haven't picked it up as a matter of fact I don't sound like anything at all.Hubby says that sometimes my accent comes out( when I'm mad) but not as much as it used to.
Well the next few months will be having to sift thru stuff here and there and trying to figure out what stays and what goes.Pinch me is this real? I still can't believe we found such a good deal on land.And we found out we may have a well on the property already.Depends on which side the well is with the tree markers.I'm praying it is.
Here is my tin I keep my teabags in I love this
I adore this little tin with the pictures .
I have more things (see I didn't say junk)for my kitchen because I like to cook. I am getting rid of all plastic refrigerator containers cause I am switching over to glass.Good idea I thought and easier to clean.I do break stuff,like I knew Corelle dishes did break but not as fast as I have gone thru them. I've broken a plate,a bowl and a cup.Yeah well it happens and don't get me started on the glasses.I drink out of a large turquoise plastic tumbler.
My most used item in the kitchen is my stainless steel colander.I use it for everything.I have a specific coffee cup I drink out of and one particular knife I use.Funny how we have habits.I am saving all my egg cartons for the eggs I'm going to get from the chickens I haven't bought yet.Yeah I laughed at that one too.Hubby keeps buying electrical appliances and I'm thinking well we're not going to have electric for awhile(so much for counter space)what is he thinking? Considering we are going solar after a while. My kitchen in the cabin is rather small but my brother figured out we are going to have about a 14'x15' space for each room.That's pretty good size but most of it will be living space and bedroom.Oh I know ,shelves for the living room!
I can't wait to get home and get my doctors setup,I do love them.I've thought alot of things in the last few days and I do miss the change of seasons and the cool night air.The hills and the mist that forms over them.The spring time with all the blooms of the Dogwoods.Alabama is a pretty state as long as you stay away from the cities.It's a good state to grow things in.I don't know if you feel this way but when you stay gone from a place for a long time and then go back,it seems strange and so does the people.
I've lost most of my southern accent since I've been here and it's so funny to talk to my relatives on the phone.They have that southern twang and I think Oh no I'm going to sound like that again soon!I adapt to my surroundings and Texas has a twang too,I really haven't picked it up as a matter of fact I don't sound like anything at all.Hubby says that sometimes my accent comes out( when I'm mad) but not as much as it used to.
Well the next few months will be having to sift thru stuff here and there and trying to figure out what stays and what goes.Pinch me is this real? I still can't believe we found such a good deal on land.And we found out we may have a well on the property already.Depends on which side the well is with the tree markers.I'm praying it is.
Here is my tin I keep my teabags in I love this
I adore this little tin with the pictures .
Friday, August 17, 2012
Preparing so much to DO
This morning hubby ordered his tree catalogs and seem to be in a good mood about the move. I have already gotten all my vegetable seeds and herb seeds ordered.Most have come in.My house is already starting to pile up with all the stuff I ordered.I'm boxing it up and just going down the list to see what else we need.Come to find out before we leave here,we have to have a generator and a chainsaw and a way to heat the cabin since it will still be cool.See the pictures.It's kinda grown up around there.I got my septic man and perc man on standby.Funny thing about hometowns,everyone is related LOL.
The property has electric and water available which means a meter and a pole has to be put in. We are going to wait til March to move and hopefully the weather won't be bad.After much thought about the electric we will have to have it.Got to have my freezer.The water may have to be caught in rain barrels for awhile. I think we may have a spring running thru the property.My sister-in-law said my brother wants to do a "walk about" the property when they can and when it isn't raining there.They have been great about going and looking at the property that I find and it gets them out of the house and moving around.I love them so much and miss them.They are excited about us coming home.
We at least have a shed to build on and some kind of start with a building.So most likely we will use it for all the farm stuff.
I want to thank all of you for the encouragement.Someone said that because I was disabled I won't be able to handle this,well you know there are ways around everything. If I have to I'll get a golf cart to roam around in LOL but- this is going to happen.All I've done since I've been here is sit like a house plant but for the last few months I have been doing more and more. I have osteoporosis in my back.Well,after doing some reading I know how to handle this now.Oh by the way the doctors here are, how can I say, don't like patients but like the money end.Yeah not worth a flip. My doctors back home were great and I can't wait to get there.Pain medication AH you ask here your file gets red flagged and most of you know what that is.Yep mine is.
Ok back to the property-we got Pine trees all over the place and Oak trees.One spot I believe is an open spot-cabin goes there, garden spot-will have to see.3.5 acres yeah I think it will be enough.cheap taxes YES! Hubby and I have talked about what we want to do,he's not a farmer but he was raised on a farm.He knows enough to get us started and this is going to be,interesting.
We are going from this-
To this-
Orion is going to have a blast.He has been cooped up in this tiny yard too long.I see fleas and ticks but will keep this under control I hope.Got some fence waiting but I want to walk him around the property so he can get a feel for it.He loves to explore.
Yah! Fortunately my brother is going to help hubby do some work around the place.My brother knows just about everyone in the county.He use to work on their cars. He also done some additions to his house so he can show hubby some carpentry skills.I'm blessed having him.Plus when the garden goes in,they will get some of it.My brother is a hunter and fisherman,that's it,he loves them both. Hubby likes to hunt,I like to fish so you see where this is going.They have deer and wild turkeys and all sorts of stuff to get into there.And we are not too far from the lake.
With the courthouse nearby I will be able to do more research work on my family history.I still have blank spots I need to fill in.I haven't been able to because I wasn't there.Unfortunately that courthouse had been burned down several times and a lot of records were lost.I've traced my ancestors all the way back to the late 1500's.We are from Ireland,Scotland and Wales.
It will be a relief to be able to put up my surfboard people, I think I've rode these waves long enough.Have a Happy Friday!
The property has electric and water available which means a meter and a pole has to be put in. We are going to wait til March to move and hopefully the weather won't be bad.After much thought about the electric we will have to have it.Got to have my freezer.The water may have to be caught in rain barrels for awhile. I think we may have a spring running thru the property.My sister-in-law said my brother wants to do a "walk about" the property when they can and when it isn't raining there.They have been great about going and looking at the property that I find and it gets them out of the house and moving around.I love them so much and miss them.They are excited about us coming home.
We at least have a shed to build on and some kind of start with a building.So most likely we will use it for all the farm stuff.
I want to thank all of you for the encouragement.Someone said that because I was disabled I won't be able to handle this,well you know there are ways around everything. If I have to I'll get a golf cart to roam around in LOL but- this is going to happen.All I've done since I've been here is sit like a house plant but for the last few months I have been doing more and more. I have osteoporosis in my back.Well,after doing some reading I know how to handle this now.Oh by the way the doctors here are, how can I say, don't like patients but like the money end.Yeah not worth a flip. My doctors back home were great and I can't wait to get there.Pain medication AH you ask here your file gets red flagged and most of you know what that is.Yep mine is.
Ok back to the property-we got Pine trees all over the place and Oak trees.One spot I believe is an open spot-cabin goes there, garden spot-will have to see.3.5 acres yeah I think it will be enough.cheap taxes YES! Hubby and I have talked about what we want to do,he's not a farmer but he was raised on a farm.He knows enough to get us started and this is going to be,interesting.
We are going from this-
To this-
Orion is going to have a blast.He has been cooped up in this tiny yard too long.I see fleas and ticks but will keep this under control I hope.Got some fence waiting but I want to walk him around the property so he can get a feel for it.He loves to explore.
Yah! Fortunately my brother is going to help hubby do some work around the place.My brother knows just about everyone in the county.He use to work on their cars. He also done some additions to his house so he can show hubby some carpentry skills.I'm blessed having him.Plus when the garden goes in,they will get some of it.My brother is a hunter and fisherman,that's it,he loves them both. Hubby likes to hunt,I like to fish so you see where this is going.They have deer and wild turkeys and all sorts of stuff to get into there.And we are not too far from the lake.
With the courthouse nearby I will be able to do more research work on my family history.I still have blank spots I need to fill in.I haven't been able to because I wasn't there.Unfortunately that courthouse had been burned down several times and a lot of records were lost.I've traced my ancestors all the way back to the late 1500's.We are from Ireland,Scotland and Wales.
It will be a relief to be able to put up my surfboard people, I think I've rode these waves long enough.Have a Happy Friday!
Thursday, August 16, 2012
What Can I do With These?
We have lived here for 5 years and these have been in a little pile by the front of the trailer. I, in all my wisdom love to recycle especially since I have become older. I decided today to see what was there and came across at least 5 that are in good shape. The problem with these is the caulking is still on the back of each one. I need to figure out how to get the caulking off. I want to make trivets out of them. One says they are made in Italy.The color is a mixed sage to grass green and they are very pretty.Any suggestions are welcome.Once I get the caulk off I'll put something on the back so it won't scratch my table.I measured them and they are 5 3/4",an odd square? There are more out there so I may see what else I can salvage.
Everything so far is coming along. I have been in a great mood since the property thing is going.I really am going to miss Texas but the heat has become unbearable.The town we are moving to(outside of town about 4 miles)is where I was born.I was an at home birth,so my mother tells me.I have an uncle who lives there too.So I won't be alone and will have kin close by.I think it is going to be interesting.
Happy Thursday Everyone!
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Finally HOME
Ours! My brother went to it and he said it was overgrown but we will be moving in march of next year.It's in Alabama and weird thing?My ancestors used to live very near this property.
It's 3.5 acres a little more than what I wanted but that's ok it has lots of trees on it and this shed thing.
I'm showing you these pictures for now because once we get there we won't have internet service for awhile but I'll post what I can and take lots of regular pictures.We are going to put a 14x40 foot cabin on there somewheres LOL
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Whole Wheat Banana Pancakes morning!
Good Morning,yesterday was biscuits,today Whole Wheat Banana Pancakes. I forgot where I got the recipe but gosh it was easy except I had to end up cooking them in my electric skillet.I tried my stainless steel skillet but didn't have any non stick spray and boy did they stick.Trusty electric skillet I've had for years! So now I know if I can make these then I can do Banana Bread which is on the menu.i hope I don't as big as the side of the house with all this good food lol.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Biscuits!
It's a shame I had to come to Texas and FINALLY I can make biscuits! For some reason I couldn't make them back east. So maybe when we move I can still do this.Aren't they pretty?
Nothing like a hot biscuit and sausage to get a Saturday started.
Nothing like a hot biscuit and sausage to get a Saturday started.
Friday, August 10, 2012
Some Items are In!
I have been going down my list of things that we may need for our cabin(let's hope this comes about LOL)and my garden tools came in( I say mine because he won't use them hahaha)and the water filter came in which I hooked up last night.Finally it is so good to have a decent cup of coffee around here.I am weaning myself off certain drinks and the filter will help.The water here is horrible.My seeds haven't come in yet they are still in transit.Like I said in an earlier post,I wanted to go from the start and go step by step even if it's baby steps. I got a book called The Back to Basics Handbook by Abigail R. Gehring and it gives quite alot of useful info.I sit and read it constantly.Everyone has told me to read everything I could before I made the leap. Ok I am.
My tomatoes and peppers have called it quits.Today I am going out there and pulling them out of the pots and try something else.Orion found a rattlesnake near the edge of the trailer and fortunately he didn't get bit. It sure made him mad tho.This has been a worry of mine around here. When it is dry they come in from the fields looking for food(mice) and since I am really close to these fields they congregate here.So far so lucky.Dang dog! He should of been a cat cause he sure is curious and he will stick his nose into any crack.
Been in a really good mood,some of this heat is slacking off alittle.Been just keeping cool and hanging out in the house.
This is a really nice one and the water taste good too.
Ok ready to do some gardening,well almost.I picked the girly kind with soft handles.
I keep asking myself if I really want to mess these up,they are so pretty and I love the pattern and color.
Next month I think I'm going to get a propane wall mounted hot water heater.So it looks like we may just have to have some property with a water line.I'm not too worried about electric.We are bouncing between solar and a wind generator.And I can still use a water catchment system for outdoors.By the way I looked up in Tennessee for property,a big no go! I have been looking in the south because it rains more,good for storing water.Poor old Texas still dry.I told hubby before we leave here I want a cowboy hat and a southwest bedspread from a place I have gotten a lot of stuff from.
I am forever hooked on almond milk now.I can't drink whole milk anymore. I used this stuff in cereal and my coffee and what ever else I find.I have been toning down on certain foods and eating more veggies and fruits and wow what a difference.It works.You'll feel better and have more energy.The "Duke" is on all day and I love that man.
I wanted to add these. When we first came to Texas I went to a yard sale and these hang in my kitchen.An omen maybe?
Dark Frame
Green frame-
Sometimes we need reminders of what we really want.Have a great FRIDAY!
My tomatoes and peppers have called it quits.Today I am going out there and pulling them out of the pots and try something else.Orion found a rattlesnake near the edge of the trailer and fortunately he didn't get bit. It sure made him mad tho.This has been a worry of mine around here. When it is dry they come in from the fields looking for food(mice) and since I am really close to these fields they congregate here.So far so lucky.Dang dog! He should of been a cat cause he sure is curious and he will stick his nose into any crack.
Been in a really good mood,some of this heat is slacking off alittle.Been just keeping cool and hanging out in the house.
This is a really nice one and the water taste good too.
Ok ready to do some gardening,well almost.I picked the girly kind with soft handles.
I keep asking myself if I really want to mess these up,they are so pretty and I love the pattern and color.
Next month I think I'm going to get a propane wall mounted hot water heater.So it looks like we may just have to have some property with a water line.I'm not too worried about electric.We are bouncing between solar and a wind generator.And I can still use a water catchment system for outdoors.By the way I looked up in Tennessee for property,a big no go! I have been looking in the south because it rains more,good for storing water.Poor old Texas still dry.I told hubby before we leave here I want a cowboy hat and a southwest bedspread from a place I have gotten a lot of stuff from.
I am forever hooked on almond milk now.I can't drink whole milk anymore. I used this stuff in cereal and my coffee and what ever else I find.I have been toning down on certain foods and eating more veggies and fruits and wow what a difference.It works.You'll feel better and have more energy.The "Duke" is on all day and I love that man.
I wanted to add these. When we first came to Texas I went to a yard sale and these hang in my kitchen.An omen maybe?
Dark Frame
Green frame-
Sometimes we need reminders of what we really want.Have a great FRIDAY!
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