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Sanguine Tenacious Tidings

by Apondia

Rated: E · Book · Experience · #2050107

A Journal to impart knowledge and facts

July 22, 2015

I'm going to start today to record on a daily basis whatever happens to strike my fancy. So, it is a very cool breezy day. I just posted 5 short book reviews to The Monthly Reading Challenge. I'm suppose to put away some winter wood today from the woodpile outside but I'm playing hookey from work to write so starting this blog will get done.

I'm having a daily fight with a flock of English Sparrows that are trying to take over my barn. They are making a terrible mess so they have to go. I have destroyed several nests so far they don't leave but they get out of the barn when I am around. I'm just starting the fight so I guess I don't know how far I have to go to discourage them.

I'm trying not to spread myself to thin on WDC because I find so many things that are interesting here and I am trying to work on a new story. I really enjoy sitting at my desk with a cup of tea and reading blogs on WDC.

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Kåre เลียม Enga

a day ago
In response to "Grandma is at home today."

My paternal uncle lived near my grandfather.

My maternal grandmother lived close to family in the hollow.

My father's family tended to live close, even moving together to Oklahoma and South Carolina.

My mother's family scattered.

I wish... but we both know about wishes without wings.

My experience in Thailand was mixed, but I don't doubt that families remain close as friends often do. In Costa Rica it can be multi-generations living in the same area.

Lyn's a Witchy Woman

a day ago
In response to "Grandma is at home today."

And I'm spending a lot of time teaching my granddaughter sewing and crocheting, I love that.

Lyn's a Witchy Woman

a day ago
In response to "Grandma is at home today."

I used to spend every summer with my grandfather and I loved it. During the school year I would spend weekends at my other grandparents and I enjoyed that time very much.

As a grandparent my older grandchildren would spend the summer with me. Then in 2021 when my daughter (my youngest) and her boyfriend split she asked for help, so we moved to Vegas. We share a house together, my husband, my daughter, my granddaughter and me. It works for all of us.

Apondia

a day ago
In response to "Fixing it."

Yes. I have a ton of things to fix this year and I don't move as fast as I use to. I do expect a very snowy or just cold winter so I wand to be ready.

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Lyn's a Witchy Woman

Jul 3, 2025 at 1:55pm
In response to "Fixing it."

Those who live in the colder climates see July and August as the months to get things done before winter returns. When I lived in Maine, after the 4th July family camping trip, we harvested some of the early veggies, then canning them for later. (I made pickles with a lot of baby cukes and canned tons of green and wax beans. In the evenings we cut and stacked firewood in the woodshed.
Hope all goes smoothly for you.

Lyn's a Witchy Woman

Jun 19, 2025 at 10:40pm
In response to "Wilderness Trees"

I can see the green contrasting the hay fields in my mind. I miss seeing fields and orchards.

Lyn's a Witchy Woman

Jun 11, 2025 at 11:41pm
In response to "Bikes and Sunshine"

Riding outside is definitely more scenic.

Seffi

Jun 10, 2025 at 3:11am
In response to "Pets as companions"

Always treat an animal as if it understands your language. They understand more than people give them credit for most of the time. - Completely agree. If not the words, they understand tone and behaviour.

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Joy

Jun 9, 2025 at 7:41pm
In response to "Pets as companions"

Such a beautiful entry!

I can imagine how lovely it can be living on a farm just because of the variety of animals. I think you were very lucky.

And yes, cats are very special friends.

Soldier_Mike

May 31, 2025 at 10:12pm
In response to "Rooms of comfort"

Sounds like you're both well-satisfied with the living arrangements. The layout sounds lovely!

May 12, 2023 at 10:15am

#1049522

Parties Are What Guest Make Them

Party to honor the Basement Guy.

I don't as a rule build parties anymore. Maybe I should.

If I did: I realize you want to include the venue as the Banana Bar, so I arranged for an alien ship to pick up the Banana Bar and set it down in our front yard. Just for the party. Then the aliens promised to set it back in its proper spot after everyone goes home. We live in the country so no one but the bears, deer and such will notice. Hmm. Maybe the neighbors will notice. They watch us a lot.

First: we should get the Basement Guy out of the basement. So, the party would start about 5 o'clock p.m.

Second: I would have it outside in our yard. Lots of space there. It would be a scavenger hunt.

Third: We would have a scene like a figure 8: Two circles of chairs with food tables setup between the circles.

Food tables would be laden with salads, casseroles, breads, condiments, desserts, whatever we can round up or guests would like to contribute. A setup for cooking burgers, hot dogs, and vegetables will be cooking on the grill.

Guests would be handed the first search for the scavenger hunt as they arrive. They can hunt or just visit, gab, and eat. Children and pets and monkeys all are welcome. You have to keep them under control. If I can find a band with a guitarist for background music I will.

The scavenger hunt will not send everyone to the same spot to begin. Some of the things to find will be small prizes: pens, writing pads, fancy bookmarks, candy bars, whatever I can think to provide. Each beginning clue will provide a list of clues. If you find objects not on your list leave them for someone else's list. We have a lot of space so it could take a while to follow the clues. I will keep it on this side of the pond, so no one gets wet.

Any small prize wrapped in paper and marked surprise is to be given to the Basement Guy. Come to the party, Hunt, sit and gab, eat and be merry. If I can find the right band maybe, they will take requests and we can have sing along.

Maybe if the Basement Guy is not too shy, we can get him to make a speech and tell us why he is always in the basement. And more about the mysteries of the basement. Guests should bring their own stories about basement adventures, that is if you actually ever went down there.

Suggestions for more ideas for this party are welcome.

All word count on WDC: 350

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