Jordan's Farm

Farm Life - 9/29- photos

Farm Life - 9/29 - Photos  Click  and you'll go to my other blog to see the photos.

My son is coming over today to cover the roof vents up for the winter.  This is a blessing as Tommy can't get up on the roof anymore and I really don't like heights. My son will help do a few other things around here, to help us get ready for winter. But I think he just wants some of my cooking, you know he is still a growing boy.  

We here, are still out of gas (GA,TN,NC). And no one is sure when we will get some more.  We have a half a tank of gas, which should get us to town about 5-6 times. But I do not need to go to town for about a week. I really feel for those here, trying just to get to work. Tommy and I feel some place might close down for a while here, because of the gas. According to the News, it is just the southeast, USA. Ok, winter is not even here yet.  Lord, help us all.

 This truck gets 25+ miles to the gallon, while only on a good day did this truck get 10.

 My strawberry  patch/ raised beds garden is almost ready for winter. There are still a few more tomatoes, and the birds are almost done with the sunflowers. I covered the beds in straw for the winter. Strawberry plants will get covered after the first frost.

  My garlic is drying and I'm going to try braiding it this year.

 Our T-Bone steaks come out to about $.50 a pound. All the beef cuts and hamburger is about $.50 a pound. This prices includes all the feed we give them and the butchers prices to cut, wrap and freeze. Is it worth having a beef cow? YES. I know what my cows eat, and who they are bred to. We have had our own meat so long that when we eat out/ someone else house, their meat taste so bland and tough and no flavor. This is most likely why they come here to eat. Would you like to come to dinner, too?

We are not getting the building, a long story. But I thanked the Lord with tears in my eyes, for He knows what's best for us.  1 Thess. 5:18 says "In everything give thanks...". This is sometimes hard to do without tears. But I know He knows what's best and does everything for our good.  I will not lean on my own understanding, but lean on Him.

One day at a time. One prayer at a time.

Becky

Gas Prices and Gourds

10:00 AM, Monday, September 29, 2008 .. Posted by HopefulHeart77

Thanks so much for keeping us all updated on the gas situation. Around here gas prices are holding steady at around 3.89. I have seen some gas stations close down their pumps and some that removed them entirely. Some limit the gas you can buy and some only have one kind of gas. I am not sure what is up with that. My daughter and son-in-law will be coming for a visit the 12th. She called to ask me about her flying in to Atlanta to save money on the ticket. I told her whatever you do , do not fly into Atlanta. We may not be able to get enough gas to get you home.I sure am glad she called before she bought the ticket. Your gourds are beautiful. I am proud of you for coming up with your own way to dry them! I am still praying for Tommy. I hope he is doing better. Love and blessings to you!!