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I did this for the freezer this morning..

Posted on Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 11:49 by haflinger - 3 Comments - Post Comment - Link

I did up seven quarts of zucchini and one quart of blueberries for the freezer. It is so hot and humid here today. I will pick more blueberries and beans and zucchini when the sun goes down tonight..

have a nice weekend.

Thanks for stopping by Sister Brenda

Raspberry Cobbler?

Posted on Friday, July 18, 2008 at 08:19 by haflinger - 6 Comments - Post Comment - Link

Has anybody made raspberry cobbler? I picked a small bowl of raspberries today. I would like to try to make a raspberry cobbler if there is such a thing..

Thanks for stopping by..

Sister Brenda

Navy Beans?

Posted on Friday, July 18, 2008 at 08:07 by haflinger - 0 Comments - Post Comment - Link

Has anyone ever tripled a navy bean recipe? if so does it comes out good? I'm makeing some with my new slow cooker for Sunday. Now I'm off to find a recipe... Thanks..

Blessings Sister Brenda

Questions from Mrs. Incredible!!

Posted on 2008-Jul-18 at 03:28 by Kim Wolf<>< - 0 Comments - Post Comment - Link

1. Who is your man? My main squeeze: Ty

2. How long have you been together? 1st date was March '83 and we married in October of '84.

3. How long dated? 18 1/2 months.

4. How old is your man? 46 - 3 years younger than me...but don't tell anyone!

5. Who eats more? HIM!

6. Who said “I love you” first? He did...FINALLY!

7. Who is taller? He is...6'1" and 5'7".

8. Who sings better? HE does! Even thought we both sing, I love listening to him...he sings like Michael McDonald.

9. Who is smarter? That's a tuffy...it really depends on the subject...we each have our strengths.

10. Whose temper is worse? His.

11. Who does the laundry? Usually me, but we all do some.

12. Who takes out the garbage? Usually Ty and one of the girls.

13. Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? Looking at the bed, I do.

14. Who pays the bills? If they're mailed, he does; if they're someplace local, I do.

15. Who is better with the computer? Since Ty is a computer analyst, he'd get upset if I said I am! So, we'll just leave it at that!

16. Who mows the lawn? Ty. But when we get a rider, I'll do some.

17. Who cooks dinner? I do.

18. Who drives when you are together? He nearly always does...now...ask who's had more wrecks! eh hem...not me!

19. Who pays when you go out? Ty.

20. Who is most stubborn? Ty.

.21. Who is the first to admit when they are wrong? Me.

22. Whose parents do you see the most? My mom.

23. Who kissed who first? He kissed me first! He was such a gentleman...he even asked first.

24. Who asked who out? He wanted to, but before he could, I asked him to go with my family and I for my 24th b-day dinner.

25. Who proposed? He did, VERY romantically!

26. Who is more sensitive? Me...but he pouts.

27. Who has more friends? Pretty even there...we have many 'couples' friends.

28. Who has more siblings? Ty.

29. Who wears the pants in the family? Ty. But we discuss important decisions and he has the final say. Sometimes it ends up being my idea, sometimes his.

30. How did you meet? Back when Gregg & Sono Harris still lived in the Dayton, Ohio area, Gregg had a singles' Bible study on Friday nights at Wright State University. I met Ty on my very first night there!

Help!

Posted on Friday, July 18 at 07:43 by Glory Farm - 1 Comments - Post Comment - Link

Yep, that's a picture of me this morning just finishing off my bath. Don't get in my way!

Seriously overwhelmed this morning and no energy to get things done. There's the regular stuff, house, meals, mow lawn, garden (serious work here), projects everywhere. But I have a different schedule today and my days have had a lot of unscheduled tasks lately. I need to put the hitch on the pickup and bring the trailer of old fencing to the dump. Then i'm to cut hay -pray for my attitude on this one-. Next arrange "stuff" for the rummage sale tomorrow. Of course, take care of the animals, laundry, fix the septic line coming out of the house. This is an attack. I'm not handling it very well. My honey was mowing last night and hit a pile of brush, that the kids were supposed to have moved. Broke our haybine, still works somewhat, but not like it's supposed to and it's just a matter of time before it won't work at all. We just started haying.

I need a refreshing. I'n thinking my honey does too. He has so much to do before winter. This is my prayer request this morning. I know many people have more serious matter that need prayer, but I know God has more than enough answers to go around. Lord, change my attitude. Help us to be-

Glory Farm

A Funny Thing Happened on my Way to Crosswalk.com...

Posted on 2008-Jul-17 at 10:57 by Kim Wolf<>< - 0 Comments - Post Comment - Link

Hey! I just stopped by Crosswalk.com and...lo and behold...they re-posted one of my articles! http://www.crosswalk.com/homeschool/1273983/ That was a nice surprise. (I need to up-date my info with them! )

Blessings from Ohio, Kim Wolf<><

ATTENTION OHIO HOMESCHOOLERS!!! OHIO LAW IN JEOPARDY!!

Posted on 2008-Jul-17 at 10:12 by Kim Wolf<>< - 0 Comments - Post Comment - Link

Ohio homeschool law is up for review!! PLEASE read the notice below and PLEASE go to the website given!!! This is SO IMPORTANT!!! We face the possibility of losing the law we have enjoyed since 1989!!! KW<><

July 17, 2008

Ohio--Urgent--Your Help is Needed to Stop
Revisions of the Homeschool Regulations!

Dear HSLDA Members and Friends,

If Ohio homeschoolers do not act, they may face stricter homeschool
regulations.

For the first time in nearly 20 years, the Ohio Department of
Education (ODE) has initiated a formal review process of the home
education rules in the Ohio Administrative Code Section 3301-34. It
is imperative that every Ohio resident who is concerned about
homeschooling freedom register his or her opinion regarding proposed
changes. The comment period is now open and will last only until
August 8.

Ohio law dictates that the ODE review regulations every 5 years to
determine what changes, if any, should be made. O.A.C. 3301-34 was
enacted in 1989, and until now, the ODE has not found any revisions to
be necessary during the 5-year review. Even though the regulations
have worked very well for the past 19 years, the ODE has decided that
this time, changes are warranted.

The most important message Ohio residents can convey to the ODE is
that the regulations do not need to change. If enough people support
the current regulations, we may be able to stop the revision process
before it begins.

ACTION NEEDED

1. Go to http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5316 and register your
comments about the ODE's intent to change O.A.C. 3301-34. The
deadline to comment is August 8.

2. Forward this message to others. Anyone who is a "stakeholder" may
register comments. This means that if you homeschool in Ohio, have
previously homeschooled in Ohio, are considering homeschooling in
Ohio, or have a family member or friend who is homeschooling in Ohio,
you may comment to the ODE.

3. It is important to comment in your own words--please do not simply
copy and paste someone else's message. If your message is not
original, it is possible that it will not be counted as an individual
response.

Ohio homeschool leaders are also closely monitoring this situation.
For more information on the review process, please visit
http://ohiohsalert.org/ .

Sincerely,

Michael P. Donnelly, Esq.
HSLDA Staff Attorney

Short Update

Posted on 2008-Jul-17 at 07:59 by Tracey - 0 Comments - Post Comment - Link

I am home from my second trip, and less than 4 weeks till I leave again. so I will be busy playing catch up, the I will leave again, though this time DS will be coming home from Ga with me. I have some sewing to do I want to make a summer dress or two for my trip to Ga, and I need to make a few pillow mends, some have ripped, I want to get the new livingroom curtains done, and I have some people who want rice packs.

I also am starting to think about Christmas, that is just over 5 months away, and if it is going to be mostly homemade, I need to get busy on it. Anyone have any unique easy ideas? I am looking for some new unussual ideas.

Thanks,

Tracey

smoothies??

Posted on Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 05:41 by haflinger - 4 Comments - Post Comment - Link

I'm looking for info on smoothies.. Now how many out there have a smoothie machine or do u use a blender?

I don't have a clue what they look or taste like..

Thanks..

Sister Brenda

homestead update 7-17-08

Posted on Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 01:16 by sheryl - 0 Comments - Link

Everything is still busy around here. Mom and stepdad was suppose to be back down here today but may not make it. They are busy getting their porch painted.   They have a few little things to fix on their house before they can put it on the market.    My brother and his wife are going to be moving in mom`s house until they sell it.   So they have to be out by Aug. 15. Then my brother is moving in.   His lease is up on his apartment first of September. Oh yeah, my mom and stepdad are going to be living in our camper until they get papaws house done. Can`t wait to see how that works out. lol

I received a letter from 4-h office today letting everyone know they will start doing farm visits July 29.   Now something else to stress about.   The poor old barn is one of the things I am behind on.    I know I didn`t mention this but DH started a new job June 23.   He works 10 days, off 4 days.     So this weekend is his four days off.   We are going to take one day and work on cleaning up around and in the barn.   I would really love to build a new barn and we thought we would get to start on one this year. Well it takes money and we just didn`t have it.   Maybe next Spring.    It just keep my fingers crossed that a big wind doesn`t blow it over. The barn is about 67 or 70 years old.    It has been a good one.

As far as canning goes, I can add 10 quarts of bread and butter pickles, 8 quarts and 1 pint of dill pickles to my list. I am trying to decide if I want to can anymore pickles. Pickles isn`t something we eat a lot of.   I am going to have plenty of cucumbers. I have some zucchini to grated and put in the freezer today. We have some meat birds really to butcher this weekend too. Thankful my mom is going to let me use one of her freezers. I have one small freezer and one large upright freezer.   I was wondering where I was going to put everything. Butchering chickens, a hog and a steer plus everything I am putting up from the garden.   I am happy to have this problem tho.   Because God is truly blessing us this year. Isn`t he GREAT!
My grandfather is doing really well. But his memory is getting worse. He ask the same questions over and over.   He doesn`t remember anything about his fall or being in the hospital.     I think, he was in there for 3 wks. He will be 94 the end of October.
Well I wish I had all kinds of great stuff to share but probably no more than what the rest of you all are doing.   I am sure everyone is busy canning and keep your homes up.

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