Every once in a while, someone will mail me a single popcorn kernel that didn't pop. I'll get out a fresh kernel, tape it to a piece of paper and mail it back to them.
Orville Redenbacher
This quote didn't exactly fit the theme, but it is about the mail and I thought it was hilarious.
This year, with very few exceptions, I did all my shopping online. The UPS guy is here every other day, but I give him eggs once a week so he doesn't mind. Today, he asked to buy a dozen for his buddy, who saw him with the eggs. I didn't have a dozen so I gave him 1/2 dozen. What can I say. My girls eggs are superior. Unfortunately, they are on winter hours so I am only getting 4 eggs a day. I have to stretch them to give enough away as I now give some to the owner of my gym, the UPS guy and the church members. We all have to learn to share.
Lately I have taken to sitting with the cockers of an evening in the pen, before I shut them up. I give them meal worm treats. Minion will now sit on my shoulder to get above the crowd. JW will peck my hand or leg when he can. He HATES when I get the girls. Yesterday he got me really good with his spurs on my ankle. It took me an hour to work through the pain. I never can believe how strong his legs are. He could probably break a squirrels back if so inclined.
Anyway, back to the gifts. I've gotten everyone except my two nephews. So hard to buy for. One has everything and is happy, one has nothing and is happy. How can you deal with this?? In addition to online shopping, I got a few bargains at the auction this time around. I can't tell you what cause they are secret. I am also getting a collection of F. Roy Johnson books from various sources. He is a local writer (now deceased) who collected stories from the area from old timers. They are really wonderful books but hard to find cause they are out of print.
I've got the house completely decorated now. I love this time of year. I went to a charity christmas luncheon with one of the ladies from church on tuesday. I even put lipstick on (gasp) but could not bring myself to wear a dress. I am practicing with the choir for the christmas program. I will be narrating again this year, since I like the program, but can't carry a tune in a bucket. I made a donation to a chicken rescue farm in Hampstead Texas. GIVE GIVE GIVE. It feels so good.
And the weather is finally seasonal again. It froze last night and will be cold all next week. Dare I hope for snow on Christmas???
I have not been as persevering at the gym for the last two weeks cause of all the things going, but I try to get there at least three times a week. I am not losing weight much, but I am getting stronger.
Oh, and one more thing. I got my three beekeeping books today. That's right. Next spring, I am going into beekeeping. But first, research. Lots of research. Can't wait.
Bak Bak
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