VSG Maintenance Group
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
on 7/9/19 1:29 pm
Greeting all! It's lovely here, but going to get hot in the next week. Boo, as Peps would say.
Today I took a walk with my dad which was really nice. We saw a snake three houses down the road. I am not a fan and my dad even less so. But I walked a bit closer (not too close!) to get a better look at the two ft long thing. And he flared and lifted his head like a COBRA and hissed at me! I immediately went home and looked it up. It's an Eastern Hognose Snake. Harmless to humans, but does the head/hiss thing when it feels threatened. If that doesn't work, I guess he writhes and emits a "foul musk". And if THAT doesn't work, he'll roll over, open his mouth and play dead. So, basically an escalating drama snake! That beats a rattler in my book.
Later we have the neighbors coming over for a drink. And in the meantime, I am setting up my new motion sensor sprinkler to try to scare off the heretofore unscarecable deer.
Hugs all around...
Good Morning All - up early and have already made most of tonights meal before Im starting work. Lamb Shepherds Pie topped with Sweet Potato. Have made a couple for my mum as well. So feeling productive this morning - may it continue he he he
Busy day as I need to help DS get packed for his trip with his Dad, Girlfriend and family. He leaves tommorrow. Also want to get him to help me clean out the hen house. Who knew 3 chooks could make such a mess! Picking up retaining wall blocks tonight so that should be good exercise - they will be taken up to the farm to start building walls around our parking area in front of the shed.
Liz - Big Hug x Im glad you are putting the deposit down at the place you like most. As the others have said its best to have things in place for when the time comes. I think taking DS for a tour of the place might help him see it in another light. Stay strong my friend - You are loved also x Oh and gorgeous pictures of your meal at DS Restaurant. May your brother RIP x
Diane - Your posts always bring a smile to my face - thank you
Miss150 - The daily eats was Peps brainchild :) Glad its helping you. I am the same - posting makes me accountable
Leapsecond - You are such a kind and giving person. Your family is very blessed
Diane S - Good luck with all the hectic preparation for Oregon x Hope your little "monster" behaves during her groom
Diamond - Interesting re fasting - I dont know if I could for longer periods. Thank you for your daily quotes :) I love reading them
Ann - Wrapping you in the biggest hug all the way from Australia x Can you feel it? Will be thinking of you and hope the prep and procedure goes well. We are all here for you - anytime. Love our virtual family xxxx
Cec - Oh snakes are never nice. At least it wasnt poisionous. Our Brown snakes are just feral over here... Not a fan at all. Hope the motion sensor sprinklers sort those naughty deer out
Hello to all those who follow
Well I best get my butt into gear, put the puppies outside and get some work done
Thinking of you lots Shel xx Love you all xx
Shirley
