Monthly Archives: July 2009

The Picky Eaters Adventure

Posted on July 27, 2009 by lisser

I am a picky eater. I always have been. I hated fighting with my parents over food. Nothing says dinner time fun like the timer being set, and the threat of a spanking if you dont finish your food before … Continue reading →

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LOADS of Manure

Posted on July 27, 2009 by lisser

We had two dumptruck loads of horse manure delivered last week. Its somewhat mixed with bedding, and we will be spreading it over our fields, and using it our garden beds. All we had to pay was a bit of … Continue reading →

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Chicks – Day 3

Posted on July 27, 2009 by lisser

We lost 3 chicks. Two over night on Saturday, and one last night. Not sure why, it just happens sometimes. Yesterday morning I woke up to pouring rain. I went out (at 5:30am!), to check on the chicks, since I … Continue reading →

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CHICKS HAVE ARRIVED!!!

Posted on July 25, 2009 by lisser

Yesterday morning we finally got THE CALL. Every morning since Wednesday, the kids have been popping out of bed early, and rushing down to ask. DID THEY CALL? Are they HERE?! Well, finally, IT WAS THE DAY. I had originally … Continue reading →

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Silverwood Theme Park Review

Posted on July 24, 2009 by lisser

Compliments of some friends of ours, we recently went to Silverwood Theme Park. I’m not really a fan of theme parks. I cant ride hardly any rides, and for the money, I just cant justify a ticket. I must say, … Continue reading →

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Oh the things they can think!

Posted on July 24, 2009 by lisser

Just because your little brother can wear cylinders on his legs like tribal bracelets…doesnt mean you can. SOOOOO tired from hiking he crashed out right inside the door. Out COLD! Seriously, DO NOT ask your children to share ice cream. … Continue reading →

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Getting Started with Chicks

Posted on July 24, 2009 by lisser

Went out and got the supplies I needed to finish getting ready for the chicks. I spent less than $65, which included the first bag of organic chick starter.

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I DID IT!

Posted on July 21, 2009 by lisser

FINALLY, after WEEKS of recovery, I was able to run all the intervals this morning. I’m SOOOOOOOOOOOOO happy. I was very motivated when I started, and getting injured at the end of week 2 was SUCH a bummer. I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Q'emiln Park

Posted on July 11, 2009 by lisser

Today was another Friday hike. We headed to Q’emiln park. I’ve never been. We arrived around 11am, and hit the trail. We didnt have a good map, and the trail markers were rather pathetic. We wanted to cross the little … Continue reading →

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Plumbing from Hell

Posted on July 11, 2009 by lisser

We sold our bathroom vanity/mirror/light set, and needed to uninstall it. That ended up being close to a 2 hour project, because of the way the installed it, plus the crazy plumbing. Then there was the rigged light. As you … Continue reading →

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