Happy Thanksgiving to all you wonderful folks and your families. I hope you all have a wonderful day filed with joy, peace, friends, family, and loads of good food . I send you good wishes and may many blessings reign on you all.

Gloria

I'm here this morning too, Wild Iris. We are expecting some much needed rain today so I suppose I will just do some inside cleaning and maybe work on a cross stitch I'm doing. It's a Bible cover that I'm going to give Mom for Christmas. I finished a large cross stitch last month but haven't framed it yet. I was so proud of it cause I started it twice...The first one I didn't read directions and used too many strands of thread so when I realized I would run short of thread, I threw it in the garbage. But I loved the pic so well, I went out and bought another and started over.

Yes, if you can sell your eggs, that should cover expenses. I...  like Randy said, just liked watching the chickens and especially the ducks in the pond. I had the white ducks and they left the pond covered with white feathers. I had one rooster that my small dog loved to tease and they played chase games which were hilarious. We also had pigions, horses and attempted a few pigs but hubby's job took us out of town so much till it was best to let them all go. I have to admit I miss the animals. I was brought up on a working farm so it's all very common for me.

Well, I've rattled on enough..again.. so I'll go now. Have a good day.

Gloria...yes if we were not selling any eggs ...you bet way lot of money for fresh eggs these days...but I get 12 eggs a day and no way can I or just me and hubby egg ..or even use in baking that many eggs...but at this point I am selling enough to pay for the feed and the shavings and strw...and we have a few bucks to add to the pot...and have all the eggs we need...so I am happy about it..

Yesterday got all the rest of the leaves up...Just in time for another storm to get here and knock the rest down...oh well,,

Trust everyone is doing well ..and resting well..maybe see someone here this morning...will be back...got to get a cup of coffee and read a bit...back later

[img_assist|nid=1484|title=Gardening|desc=|link=popup|align=left|width=165|height=200] Y'shua is My Boss "So then neither is he that plants any thing, neither he that waters; but God that gives the increase." 1 Corinthians 3:7

Good morning all,

Natalie, it's good to see you posting. You're missed whn you stay out of the bean patch very long.

Happy belated anniversary!!! Sounds like you had a restful weekend.

I spent the day yesterday working on a water feature that I was thinking of moving. In the end I just turned it around, added an old hand water pump and cut the gardenia bush back that was the hiding place for all the snakes. Next spring I will add a few small flowering plants around it and maybe some snake repeller.

Dear friend, Rosie, sorry I missed you again this morning but I did email you yesterday. I have to use the #3 font size in order to see my posts too. Yours came up very clear this morning. I don't like the way the posts are  showing, it is confusing, although a reply to someone is usually in a smaller box!!! I hope you are gettting some rest these days. Maybe you could get little Raven to keep an eye on Mrs Rosie while you nap awhile.

Wild Iris, did you get that rooster in the pot last night? I had chickens and ducks a few years back but we finally decide it was cheaper to buy eggs than buy chicken feed.

I'm off to get my day started, have a good one all.

I had quite a nice weekend thanks to my wonderful hubby! We celebrated our 6th anniversary by staying in a ritzy hotel and doing absolutely nothing!! I know it sounds boring but it was exactly what I needed.

I went to see Michael in his school musical and he was really good. I'm hoping this gives him the confidence he needs to try more things.

Rosie, what was your bad news? I can't tell if you posted what it was or not with the way the posts are coming up. None the less, you and the missus are definately in my prayers.

I hate to cut it short but I'm at work and can't stay on the internet long. I just wanted to check in on everyone since I didn't get on the computer any this past weekend.

Take care everyone!

Natalie

 I think I beat the chickens up most mornings these days...but hey time to think and read and get caught up......specking of chickens I need to get my second roster out...think it may be soup tonight...

 WOW 80's ...I would love that...been cold here ...and don't think that shall change any time soon....the joy of the northwest...LOL..

Also should get many things done today ...but not sure that will happen...always tomorrow...

Well enjoy I also shall be in and out.

[img_assist|nid=1484|title=Gardening|desc=|link=popup|align=left|width=165|height=200] Y'shua is My Boss "So then neither is he that plants any thing, neither he that waters; but God that gives the increase." 1 Corinthians 3:7

Good morning Wild Iris, I suppose we are the only Bean Patchers that get up with the chickens. Rosie does but I think he is very busy these days. I hope we hear from him sometime this morning. I see a couple more online but not in the patch.

It's a bit chilly here this morning but our temps are suppose to start rising again today..back to the 80 degree mark. The plants will not know what to do!!!! New growth will start just in time to get shot down by the cold again. This has been some of the weirdest weather I've ever seen.

I've got loads to do today but I'll check back in later this morning. Have a nice day everyone.

Gloria

 Good Morning Gloria and all that are rising thie Morn...Still pretty early this was...just me up and around so it is a cup of tea to start ....yes Gloria I have to say change is good they tell me...With out it you know there would be no butterflies...right?

Randy Thanks again...and will keep the dessert in mind if nothing more is possiable...not sure if I am up to cooking for Thanksgiving ...but when one must do somehting well you do it...

Mr Rosie ...i trust the bad news you were expecting ...was not so bad as you can not deal with it...along with the Lord on your side...

well need to move around a bit ...be back in a bit

[img_assist|nid=1484|title=Gardening|desc=|link=popup|align=left|width=165|height=200] Y'shua is My Boss "So then neither is he that plants any thing, neither he that waters; but God that gives the increase." 1 Corinthians 3:7

Many blessing to you all this fine morning.

Just the mention of Thanksgiving makes me wonder where the last year has gone. Seems the older I get... the faster a year passes by. I suppose I need to start planning the Thankgiving meal. Usually it's just hubby and me but this year I've been informed the children and grands will be with us.  

Sorry I missed you this morning, Rosie and Wild Iris. I have gottten into the habit of getting a few extra winks in the mornings now. There's not a lot I can do till the sun comes up anyway. This morning it is hot chocolate for me...I need a little change from the usual coffee. Change is good..right?

Mr. Randy, what am I going to do with you??? Of course I don't have critters with glasses, if that were the case they would have seen me coming and scatted off my mators before I had a chance to spray them!!!!! Agriavating varmints didn't have a clue!! 

 Well Kind Sir...I hear what you are saying on what others may want or expect with ones lin eof work...and for the most part Mike feels the same as you ....but when it comes to oyu and oyur family it is not the same....and with all that has gone down in the past days here....as Michael said...really it would not be the same ...if you understand ...:) on Thanksgiving dinner...I and Michael would love nothing more to share it with you all...but th night before the world came crashing in My daughter asked me to have it for some people and I said of course it would be my honor...and I gave my word to these people...and as oyu know how I feel...I have nothing more that my word ...so I will honor this ...MF said that is something changed ....even on Thanksgiving day....we could still come ...as badly as I would like to not have to cook and all ...I am Thankful...that I am able to ...I htink I amany ways...:)....so ...good grife I am rambleing here...told myself I wouldn;t do this...

Gloria...I am keeping you in my prayers...as I know th epain personal troubles can bring...just know I am here for oyu if you need....

[img_assist|nid=1484|title=Gardening|desc=|link=popup|align=left|width=165|height=200] Y'shua is My Boss "So then neither is he that plants any thing, neither he that waters; but God that gives the increase." 1 Corinthians 3:7

Good evening to ya all,

Randy, I use the 2 on my posts and they still come up very small..I'm trying a 3 now, I hope it does better.

I like seeing the Bean Patch grow with folks stopping in to visit. I have had a rough week with personal problems and a little virus bug to boot. Hopefully next week will bring brighter days and I can concentrate more on GH.

Heidi, I know what you mean about the house looking like a jungle..mine really does. I brought in a tomato plant in a bucket and wondered why it was dissappearing!!! There were these worms just eating it up but I hate wearing glasses so I missed them. When I finally realized today what was going on with it, I sprayed it good and removed all the critters I saw (with glasses on.)  I sure hope it survives cause it has quite a few mators on it.

Then there's the palm plants I have in huge pots that are getting some size on them (3 yrs old) but they can't take the frost. I'm blessed to have room to store them thru the winter.  I didn't realize how many pot plants I had till I had to bring them in.

Well, it's time to get supper on so I'll check with you all in the morning.

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My Friend Randy...Michael said...next time give him a call and he would be blessed to come help or do it... 

Gloria...sorry to have said hi and ran that morning...will do better..

Thanks Mainey...

Y'shua is My Boss "So then neither is he that plants any thing, neither he that waters; but God that gives the increase." 1 Corinthians 3:7

Randy sorry to hear of your unfortunate events with the car. I am so glad that I barter for the repairs on my car. I have a friend who I clean his house occasionally and he fixes anything I need done on my car... rear brakes and new belts are due soon! LOL

Rosie, glad to see you and the Mrs are up and about today. I am making a list of what I am going to grow, and new supplies I will need for next season's veggie garden. My list seems to keep growing and growing, I sure hope I will have enough room for everything!

My house is starting to look like a jungle invaded it thanks to the good people here on GH! I now have pots of plants everywhere! Glad my S.O. doesn't care about things like that. He is so easy going :)

Been thinking alot about Christmas this year. I am very excited, even more so than in years past for some reason. Might have something to do with the little one that was born in June. Growing like a weed. A good weed for sure!

We are having dinner with friends this evening. First time in a long time and can't wait. I love the chance to get over and spend time with the little ones. Jack who is 4 got to have his own veggie garden for the first time this year and loved it. Maybe next summer I can get him to help with mine! LOL Isn't it amazing the looks on a child's face when they pick something right from the garden and eat it? He was so proud of his veggies.

A bit brisk this morning it was.... only 39 here. Crawled out of bed, started the coffee pot and stoaked up the old wood stove. It is nice and warm inside, but still brisk out.

Hope everyone has a great day.....

Haven't had time to read all this but wanted to stop by and say hi.

Glad to see Wildiris posting. 

I have to adjust my font size everytime I post if not if comes out like this???

Good morning Mt.blubird,

Have you got any new snow lately? How did your Greasy Beans do? Ours done good but we did not get many picked except some for seed. The way things look now we may not grow much of anything next year. I do want Little Raven to keep trying to grow big pumpkins.

We have a great neighbor that will help her in anyway that he can and we might can watch from the old rocking chair.

We need to butcher another pie pumpkin today so I can make my Mrs. Rosie a pie for supper.

It looks like our Dear Gloria is still under a pile of quilts.

Coffee time once again. Hope you and everyone else has a wonderful day.

Rosie

Good morning Wild iris. How are you this fine Saturday morning? Coffee sure taste better when the temperatures drop.

I took a walk around my yards yesterday and the frost has pretty well turned everything brown. Sure glad I got all my potted things in before the cold came. My turnips, mustards collards and such are growing nicely. The cold doesn't hurt those, at least not yet. Frost actually makes them taste better.

I need to do a lot of maintence to my flower beds while they sleep this winter but I think I'll recruit one of the grands to help me.

I'm wondering where everyone is this morning, it is Saturday so they all must be getting a little extra sleep this morning. Have a good day and I'll check back later.