Well! That was fast!
I’ll send you a PM with more details.
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Tomorrow morning I’ll make my special weekend coffee and raise a cup towards USA and your good self and wish you a grand day xx
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I know! I thought so too!! 
MY email is khoran53@gmail .com
I am over the stupid message thingie.
It will not let me reply to messages anymore, and stuff is appearing in the trash when I did not put it there.
It is seriously messed up.
in fact, anyone can email me.
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OH that is so sweet Alexie!!
If you need a whole pound of bacon cooked—have you tried the oven method?
400 degree oven
rack on lower 1/3rd of oven
line a baking sheet with aluminum foil (great for clean up)
place bacon in a single layer
cook for 15-20 mins depending on thickness of bacon and how crispy you like it—keep an eye on it after about 12mins.
I like mine really crispy so I use a wire rack over the baking sheet to cook it more evenly
no splatter burns and no tending
Find a real tomato
Make a BLT for lunch—Ta Da!
Then one for dinner.
Then one for lunch tomorrow.
Then…
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But…you can’t get proper bacon over here, you need to go to the UK to get decent, thick, juicy, fatty, no water added bacon. Mmmmmmmm
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I named my groundhog Chuckie! Problem with them is that they don’t just nibble and eat a bit. They totally devastate! Mine came from the neighboring property and we got into a weird battle of wits trying to keep him out of my stockade-fenced backyard. Added wire and rocks under the fence. Eventually got a Havahart trap. Caught and relocated Chuckie. And Chuckette. And Chuckie Jr. And the twins…
My old Aussie couldn’t handle the big guys. And there is no chance for my Cavaliers! A little pathetic to be proud of winning against the simple creatures. But I am…
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Well update. IT was a gorgeous day. I mean all the heat and humidity Gone. Clear blue sky, 79 degrees, Breeze.
My ultimate summer day.
I mowed all of the ex’s. He has a rider. love to do it. Visited with my farmer friend Deb. No maters but she thinks by Monday. She told me to stop over Sunday and we would go out to the field and pick some for me!
Mowed the rest of my back section tonight. All I have left to do is Weed wack the fence lines.
Feeling pretty good, which sort of scares me, I mean, I cannot describe it, but. I have to think about it more to write it so it makes sense.
Only took 3 Ibu all day.
A new development, Who says this kind of Chemo won’t make your hair fall out. It has been getting thinner the past few years, but the last few nights, just a full hair brush after brushing.
Oh well.
Oh and IT appears that my sweet taste are somewhat returning. Or extravagant sweet tastes
I had one of the Belgium Chocolates that Cantering carrot sent in the goodie box.
OH MY GOD. Dark, rich, a texture like I have never had in the US. I cannot describe it well enough.
My tastes for chocolate changed in the last few years, I really like dark chocolates, not the sugary milk chocolate.
And let me tell you this thing hit all the marks. Good thing I won’t be around long, that could make me FAT! :lol:
OH my and freezer currently stocked with good food, also has so much goodies that people sent.
I have shared with the Ex to a large extent, and he sends his thanks to all.
Especially the Kentucky Cother who sent the Derby, pie. He LOVED it. The man can eat sugar and never gain an ounce.
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I named mine Chuckamina!
Her babies were just called Little F*cker 1,2,3 and 4. :lol:
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Speaking of tomatoes, the real ones… sometimes I like one with salt, fresh black pepper, and just the tiniest wisp of mayonnaise.
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Well I am feeling kind of black. Dark, Twisty, as Meredith on Grey’s Anatomy used to say.:lol:
I feel Like I am just marking time. I know I am being a but Morose but, hey, no one knows. I sure don’t.
It is coming here that makes me feel better.
If it were not for what you have all done, wow, I would certainly feel invisible. I have not had an email in over 4 days. I mean when you go to your email box and it still says, no new mail, Well. Depressing.
What if it had not been for all your kind cards and gifts, My mail box would have been empty.
Heck I relish a bill. I pay them right away, and I do not have much.
And I am just whining, It has been that way for a long time.
I also feel mad that I have done so much to improve this cute place I bought, I cannot believe it will be 5 yrs in August.
I have gotten rid of so much stuff, not that I had a ton, but still, too much.
Sick of bothering to reach out to the few people I do know. The Ex is a real downer. I told him yesterday he needs to get going on his walking, he is convinced that because he walks with a cane now, he will never be any better. Well duh, You never work at it, walk every day damn it. He doesn’t, he says he is just not ever going to get better. I said okay I give up I will quit nagging.
The sad thing is after I moved out he did so much to the house, it is lovely, The grounds are too much for him, Well yeah I did all the flower beds over the years, and with some maintenance they will go on.
The place still looks great, not totally up to my standards but it can’t be with me not living there.
He built a lovely pavillion at the end of the back deck and garden, it overlooks the river, all woods, quiet, serene.
Great soft patio chairs, And where does he sit all day, in that house.
Well, I know, not my problem. But I just cannot imagine what it will be like when I am gone.
I said if it is possible to haunt you I will. Nagging from beyond!!!:lol:
So enough of my little pity ditty. Supposed to be another nice day, Then hot again next week. No rain in sight.
Which really bums me out, because it is dry, things still look good, but when you get these hot stretches, it really stresses things.
Oh and also, it may have gotten lost or not seen in one of my million blatherings, but my Private message box is a lost cause. It for some reason will not let me respond to any of my old messages that are in there.
SO please all of you who have sent me messages, and I have not responded, I feel terrible, It is like I am shunning or ignoring folks. Anything but. The damn thing has gone the way of Zu Zu’s message box.
Please any of you feel free to email me, And I will email you back.
Khoran53@gmail.com Have a wonderful Saturday friends. Going to try and kick this black mood.
Does not help that I rented a series that I had never hear of called the following.
It’s going back, Really do not need to be watching something about a serial killer with a cult ! UGH~
Anyone have any funny things to recommend. I swear I have seen every good series out there, but always looking for one I missed. Kim
I love that you threatened to haunt your ex…LOL. I don’t watch t.v. just read/listen to books. If you can get Audible and carry your phone around with you to listen to books while you do stuff ar just sitting around. Sending a big strong hug your way!
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Sending you some sunshine for your Saturday
~
Jingles laced with smiles & ((hugs)) &
AO … for those Tomatoes to ripen up !!!
You’ve Got Many Friends !!!
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Hello Kim, I also feel very blah today. I have picked up a summer cold, which I swear is just the worst, so much more so than a winter cold. My head is a sponge, I cannot stop sneezing, and I have no energy. We are going out of town next week for 10 days, so I have so much to do to get ready, yet here I sit at 10 AM on a Saturday, still in pajamas.
We have also had a long stretch of very hot weather, which is not unusual in South Carolina, but it makes going outside not very appealing. I have been trying to talk myself into at least going out to float in the pool. I am so exhausted because of my cold and I know I need more rest, so maybe I will do this. I have been flopping around inside for the last couple of days and am not feeling better at all, so maybe being outside will do the trick.
Why do we all live so far apart? It is too bad, really, because you are not the only person I know who is feeling lonely. I am back to my wish that we could squeeze the country smaller so we could visit one another; well, I would not visit this week with my cold, but otherwise I would!
I hope your day improves. Is it today that you are going to visit your farmer friend? Here’s to finding the perfect tomato!
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Sounds like yesterday was absolutely wonderful. Those are the days to hang onto.
Kim, my DH did much of the outside maintenance. Well, inside, too. He could fix anything, make anything, figure out anything. So I’m woefully behind on maintenance. I’ve pressure-washed the driveway and sidewalk, and in a couple days will acid wash, and then stain and seal the darn thing. Today (maybe) I’ll get some touch-up painting done.
You all are waiting for the perfect tomato. I’m lusting after sweet corn!
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Kim I came across one of Mrs S’s brochures about CMF with a bunch of photos from the 1960s. If you would like to see it I will scan a copy when I’m back in the office next week.
Had you retired before your diagnosis? I know you miss riding, what about getting in touch with the PC people you gave your tack to? I would think they could use someone with your experience even in a volunteer position and maybe they have a horse you could ride. It would keep you feeling as if you are just marking time too.
I wouldnt worry too too much about the ex, he’s in his 60 s so he’s not going to change now.
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Uh, I am so sorry you have a cold. your right Summer ones are worse.
Maybe floating in the pool for a while in the sun is good. I too wish we could compress the country, so much! because I would be over there with my great home made iced tea and nice Chicken soup, Okay you have to eat it in the air conditioning but Try to stay hydrated with water and juices. And take some extra Vitamin c And Zinc.
I know some do not believe in that, but I swear it was my go to thing, I hardly ever got a cold and when I did I would get over it fast. Yes I stopped at Debs on the way home from the Ex’s. did some watering and weeding this morning over there, totally Zen stuff for me! LOL.
The tomatoes are just on the brink, We are hoping some Monday. But now it is super dry with no rain in sight.
Heck, you can’t win with weather.
Sending you a major cold ridding hug ((((HUG))))) Kim
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Yes these 2 days are lovely weather wise… but now we need rain.
Stryder sounds like you are super ambitious. That is a lot of work.
And I LOVE good sweet corn, and I bet from the looks of it around here, it is on it’s way.
(((Hugs))) Kim
Oh I would love to see it!!! That would be a blast from the past!!
And yes I need to get back in touch with the Ponyclub lady, never heard anymore from her after the thank you.
But I still am hanging on to my saddle, I LOVE that darn, thing, and what if I live??:eek:
that would really piss me off if I gave it away. LOL
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I’m glad you’re keeping your saddle, you deserve a sentimental keepsake of your riding days and hopefully you will have occasion to use it in the future. I will email the brochure on Monday.
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