Good Friday-Eve Menuer's. The BAU started at 7am and oh boy are things already stressing some people out. Not me though I did everything that was on my list and I'm already cleared. :) I reached out to someone in one of my FB homesteading groups who are selling some New Zealand rabbits. We are looking to add some more breeding pairs to what we have since I now have a few different people who want to purchase rabbits from us. So we may potentially be taking a ride to New Hampshire this weekend we will see.

QOTD: What's the furthest you have ever traveled for something you wanted to purchase? Honestly depending on what it is Irvin's traveled as far as California for a 1970 Cuda and I've traveled as far as South Carolina for a Tennessee Walking horse. While that was years ago, we still aren't afraid to do day trips where we can be back home to take care of the animals.

B: coffee and 2 scrambled eggs with cheese (yes the chickens are really starting to ramp up production)

L: not sure depends on were we are ordering from

D: I think I will skip it tonight.

Tonight, at the Y is low impact aerobics.

Have a great day everyone!!!

Happy Fat Tuesday Gang!! Irvin has job interview this morning for a driving position with a cement company. He just couldn't stay retired. The training here at work will be starting at 8am and I guess we have a solid waste audit also.

There was a shooting in Pawtucket, RI during a school hockey game. The shooter from what I gather killed their ex-wife and daughter. There had been ongoing family issues and disputes due the shooters gender identity. Things are really starting to get out of control with all these shooting and the worst part is that those of us who have gotten our pistol permits and taken all the required classes will end up having our guns taken from us because of those who should have never been able to acquire a gun in the first place. Sending prayers to all of those involved.

QOTD: What's your favorite way to learn something new: reading, watching videos, or interactive workshops? I prefer either watching a video or interactive workshop. Though it is mostly watching videos.

B: coffee and 2 scrambled eggs with cheese

L: buffalo chicken salad over toss salad

D: baked pork chops and sauteed bok choy and mushrooms

Going to the Y for some low impact aerobics.

Have a great day everyone!!

Well we made it through another week. I have to put together a packet for a new hire on Monday and get things ready for a one-day training on Tuesday. The day should be rather quiet.

Tomorrow is supposed to be in the 40's and hoping more snow melts. Tired of see the white crap, but then again once it melts then I'll be seeing brown crap because then it will be mud season. Sometimes you just can't win in New England.

QOTD: What's something you wish you weren't afraid of? My biggest fear is of heights. I don't know why since when I was a kid, I would climb the old wooden ladder in the barn and jump a good 30ft into the huge loose pile of hay. I would climb trees and jump off of a 20ft high cliff into water. But now the thought of even climbing a ladder 5ft gives me anxiety. So weird.

B: coffee and 3 egg bites

L: toss salad

D: baked haddock and spinach

Hitting the Y tonight for a water aerobics class.

Have a great Friday and weekend everyone!!!

Happy Hump Day Menuer's!!! Irvin's second dental appointment went well. The water wash at work went well and I was able to get my chicken canned thanks to my SIL. I have to call Presto back today with the model and serial number to get a replacement seal. I think I'm going to try making canned beef stew this weekend. I do have to grab some more pint size Ball jars.

We got a bit more snow this morning so I came in an hour late to work to make sure the roads were cleared. Hoping today is quiet so I can get caught up on some more things.

Happy Birthday Mel!!! Did you decide on what cake you will be having?

QOTD: If money wasn't an issue what's one room in your house you would redo? I have two in mind, but the first one would definitely be the kitchen. I would have it as 3/4 of the house with so much counter space and cabinets plus a walk-in pantry. The appliances would be commercial grade stainless steel. The stove would be at least 6 burners and two ovens all gas. Walk-in refrigerator and freezer. I figure go big or go home. LOL

B: Tea as my stomach isn't feel great for some reason

L: I have chicken broth if I feel like eating

D: I think I might pass on it

I already did the treadmill this morning just because I know Irvin's mouth is still sore. We should be going to the Y tomorrow night.

Have a great day everyone!!!

Happy Friday Gang!! The cold weather is coming back and this weekend is supposed to be worse than last weekend. I don't think there is much going at work today except for the luncheon.

We'll probably go grocery shopping early tomorrow morning. I'm going to look up a pressure canning recipe for chicken soup and do some canning this weekend.

QOTD: What's something you thought was healthy to eat, but really isn't? I always thought granola was a good healthy snack, but over the years I've realized that is not as healthy as it was made out to be.

B: coffee and breakfast wrap

L: whatever was ordered for the luncheon today

D: baked fish and broccoli

Hitting the Y tonight for some weight training and stair stepping.

Have a great day and weekend everyone!!!

Happy Hump Day Gang!! It was actually 25 degrees this morning which is like a heatwave lately. LOL. Irvin was sore when he got home and couldn't talk much due to the swelling, but everything went well. I got all my veggie seeds sorted and organized last night my plan is to start the peppers, tomatoes and eggplant on the 14th. Then start some herbs in March and the rest of the veggies in April. They should all be ready for outdoor planting in the end of May beginning of June. We have a lot of plans for this Summer's growing season.

Day two of the training here at work. Yesterday's class went well. We are getting ready to have a Super Bowl party on Friday in hopes the Patriots win.

QOTD: Do you ever go out of your way to help people? It kind of depends on what the person needs for help, but for the most part I do. I definitely do extra stuff for people at work and most of it is personal stuff that they need help with. Not everyone is computer savvy here.

B: coffee and protein shake

L: Pot roast with green beans

D: Maybe soup and salad

I did the treadmill at home this morning since I don't think we will be going to the Y. Irvin's mouth has to heal up more, but that's ok.

Have a wonderful day everyone!!!

Happy Monday Gang!! Yesterday was the only day it was actually really cold outside. I made a Mississippi Pot roast but used a pork shoulder instead of beef. I came out pretty good. Irvin and I shoveled a path for the gas man to deliver gas and when I went grocery shopping Irvin got the bobcat running and did a bunch of snow clean up in case we get more snow.

We have training 3 days this week at work and next Thursday we have our second waterwash on the other boiler. Then we have to get the plant ready for a BAU audit at the end of the month and next month we have our first outage of the year. Things are already ramping up at work.

QOTD: What are you plans for the month of February? Some of mine are getting the veggie seeds started. I did plant tulip bulbs that I had picked up on clearance last year but didn't get them in the ground so I put them in pots until Spring. Finish organizing in office and basement.

B: coffee and protein shake

L: pork shoulder

D: soup and salad

Hitting the Y for weights and treadmill.

Have a great day everyone!!!

Happy Friday Gang!!! Today and tomorrow are going to be potential record-breaking cold conditions. I had to get boots for Meisha yesterday because the cold was just too much for her feet. She is none too happy about them but realizes that her feet don't hurt when she's out in the cold. A little good news about the weekend it looks like the snowstorm is going to miss us and stay out to sea.

I never told you all that Irvin and I went to this very amazing herb store on Saturday to get some Blue Lotus flowers that the shoppe owner had ordered for us. The little store had so much stuff I could have spent hours in there looking at everything. We ended up spending a little over $100 on four different kinds of teas, Lions Mane mushroom powder, dried elderberries, Goji berries, Hogwarts smudge stick, crystalized ginger, Korintje cinnamon, Super greens powder and 5 bags of Blue Lotus flowers. She had stuff that I've never even been able to find online. We will definitely be going back. I currently have some of the Blue Lotus infusing in some white wine. In ancient Egyptian time Blue Lotus was found to have several medicinal properties and is still used today like helping with anti-inflammation, better sleep, and immune issues. I'll let you know how things go in a couple of weeks when its ready.

QOTD: For those of you who cook your own meals do you use herbs and spices? Many of you who have been around for a while know that I grow several different herbs along with garlic. I love to explore and experiment with different flavors and will find natural herbs or spices that will give a sweet or salty or even spicy taste flavor to a dish.

B: coffee with collagen

L: meatballs with sauce

D: baked sole with spinach

We braved the cold last night and went to the Y for a yoga class and tonight we will do our weight circuit.

Have a great day and weekend everyone!!!

Good Thursday Morning Gang. It's even colder this morning and by the weekend is supposed to be -20 but there is a possibility of us missing the other snowstorm that might hit on Sunday. I really do hope it stays out to sea.

I have to run a few errands for work this morning which I honestly don't want to do only because it is cold. The second water testing training is going on for a few hours and then there is just ice/cold prep stuff going on. I do have to do the weekly haz waste inspection which only takes about 15 minutes.

QOTD: I'll have to circle back for a question.

B: coffee with collagen

L: Turkey soup

D: left over pork loaf

Not sure if we are going to the Y tonight with the weather being in the negative numbers.

Have a great day everyone.

Organize things and cleaning is what I ended up doing Sunday and Monday.

Happy Friday Gang!! So not looking forward to the weekend we are supposed to get anywhere from 9inches to 24inches. Irvin and I have several things we need to get done before the weather turns this weekend. I already took a small turkey and leg of lamb out to cook; Irvin is going to get the gas jugs filled and I'm going to grab a bale of straw for the outside animal coops just to make sure they are warm enough.

I'm helping out today at work with Winter weather prep. I have a few errands to do and will go fill up the two plow trucks with gas. Other than that, it's all just going to be a waiting game to see what we really get for snow.

QOTD: Do you take breaks to de-stress from work or looking at screens? At work I do take 10 minutes each hour and walk around just to see what's going on and it keeps me from staring at the computer all day.

B: coffee with collagen and breakfast wrap

L: leftover shrimp lo mein

D: baked stuffed sole

I don't think we are going to the Y tonight just because we have stuff to do to get ready for the weekend. We really don't want to go out tomorrow since it is going to be negative temps with the windchill like -20.

Have a great Friday and weekend. For those who will be affected by the weather stay safe. Remember to get batteries for flashlights. Make sure cell phones are charged, fill your bathtub with water, get cases of water to drink in case you lose power. I know it's a cliche but get your milk and bread.

Hi Carol. I use Wholesome Wellness multi collagen protein it is unflavored and it mixes well with my coffee in the morning.