To Begin With?

 

 

Not a blur, kids.
The last few mornings have been a mite chilly...
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Good Morning All;
This promises to be a longer entry. Maybe stare at this picture, and go grab yourself something hot, and then come back to read.
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Before that frost arrived,
there was a mad rush to harvest everything from the fields.

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An early hard frost also does nasty things to the more delicate plants.

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Freezer burnt flowers...

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As I have heard now, there are many of us that are a bit blogstipated.
As for myself, I have been a bit "under the weather"-
(Is 'under' really possible with respect to the above pictures)?!?
hehehe

My ear is still quite strange.
I have tried to make it better many ways; all of them quite ineffective too. (Sorry, but blowing my snot back up my eustachian tubes is NOT an option).
I personally prefer a kinder, and gentler, pace thank you.

I had a bit of company yesterday...
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As many know, Gabriel turned 3 on the first of October.
What you may not know is that his foster family had an awful case of rotavirus running rampant.
I chose not to get him that day.

(Odd, or not, his own mother has not even called him to wish him a Happy Birthday) .

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A brand new Green Bay Packers outfit!
And a Curious George Bath bag.
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Master Gabriel watched happily as Randy finally dug out my septic tank.

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.But Gabriel was a bit bored too...

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HAHAHA!
(Just happy I had the camera outside)!

Not wise to fall asleep on your tricycle!!!

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On the way back from picking him up,
he and I stopped to buy a few onions...
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They have a little petting zoo at Blazers

Gabriel was thrilled!

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Too chilly outside, we came home then.

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Warmer inside-
not by much though.
My fuel oil will be delivered this coming week.
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I am happy there are two games for me to cheer on today.
Provided I can remain awake, I will choose my Packers over the Milwaukee Brewers, (but I will be channel hopping during the time outs).

So there you have it- a bit of catch up here.

I will be trying to get around soon to everyone's news and blogs.
Bear with me. I must first get in the shower.

Love to all.

XOXO
Anne

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Originally posted to my Y! 360, Sunday October 5, 2008 - 09:56am (CDT)

It's About Damn Time

http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2008-10-01-food-labeling_N.htm?csp=34
Click above.
Just be sure to check out what is NOT covered by this new law.
(See section entitled "LOOPHOLES")...

Have a sun(ny) day.

XOXO
Anne

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Food now gets label of origin

WHERE THE USA GETS ITS FOOD

A large share of imported foods is lamb and mutton, 90.6% of which is brought in from other countries. After that, it's fish and seafood, 71% of which is imported. Then fresh fruit at 29.7%, excluding bananas, which are 99% imported. Fresh vegetables and melons are 17% imported. Less than 10% of beef and pork come from outside the USA. Countries and the foods they supply include:

CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, CARIBBEAN

Mexico
Beef, avocados, grapes, lemons, oranges, raspberries, strawberries, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, sweet peppers, squash, Chile peppers, asparagus, lettuce, carrots, garlic, broccoli, celery, cabbage, eggplant, green beans, peas, mushrooms, corn, radishes, cauliflower, beets, Brussels sprouts, artichokes, cantaloupe, watermelon

Chile
Fish and seafood, apples, avocados, blueberries, grapes, kiwi, lemons, pears, raspberries, tangerines, onions

Guatemala
Bananas, pineapple, celery, green beans, peas, cantaloupe, watermelon

Honduras
Cucumbers, squash, eggplant, okra, cantaloupe, watermelon

Costa Rica
Bananas, pineapple, squash, carrots, cabbage, cantaloupe

Dominican Republic
Avocados, oranges, sweet peppers

Peru
Onions, asparagus, peas, artichokes

Argentina
Blueberries, pears, garlic

Ecuador
Bananas, pineapple

Brazil
Grapes

Uruguay
Beef

NORTH AMERICA

Canada
Beef, pork, apples, blueberries, raspberries, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, sweet peppers, lettuce, carrots, broccoli, celery, cabbage, eggplant, okra, mushrooms, corn, radishes, cauliflower, beets

ASIA AND PACIFIC

China
Fish and seafood, garlic, mushrooms, cauliflower

New Zealand
Beef, lamb, apples, kiwi, onions

Australia
Beef, lamb, oranges

South Korea
Pears, mushrooms, radishes

Japan
Mushrooms, beets

Thailand
Fish and seafood

EUROPE

Netherlands
Sweet peppers, eggplant, okra

Spain
Lemons, tangerine

Italy
Kiwi

AFRICA

South Africa
Tangerine

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Where's YOUR bowl?

Hi Everyone;
As many of you know, I do love to wake up and laugh!
(This one is even better than caffeine)!
Thank you SissyKrissiePoo;
Received in my email this morning.

Love to all!

XOXO
Anne

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This is  a "church sign" debate, being played out in a Southern town, between a Catholic church and a Presbyterian church. 

The signage from top to bottom shows the original, then responses and counter-responses over time. 

Someone at the Catholic church has a pretty good sense of humor...but I get the impression that the Presbyterians are taking this way too seriously. 
 
Enjoy!!

Our Lady of Martyrs Catholic Church
vs
Beulah Cumberland Presbyterian Church

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