a very minor issue has set me off. Bro's daughter , is finishing up her internship for nutrition. I asked her 6 months ago about probiotics and she responded that there was no official research of the matter. Now, Mom has a round with loose stools that shook her confidence about going to dinner at Bro's for Easter.
Now niece has all kinds of advice about this horrible tasting Kefir to reintroduce probiotic bacteria to her gut. Mom has been getting Activia, and Danactive, maybe Kefir has something else to bring to the table, and Mom hates all of it unless it is snuck into a smoothie with peaches and icecream. Sorry that I'm PO'd, but I brought this up an that is forgotten by her, and family. How often has your input been ignored only to be introduced as a "new" idea at a later date?
Like I said, not worthy of anger, just PO'd on principle.

I AM SITTING HERE LAUGHING WHEN I SEE HOW WE REALLY DID GET DIVERTED FROM THE INITIAL CONVERSATION

Ldies, the out house I went to had a lid on the opening but nothing to write home about, lol.Did someone say flies.They sure were enough.I think my uncles always had such a good garden as the out house was not that far away.
Speaking of wringer washers.My aunt, years ago, had one where you had to turn the ringers by hand.
I wonder if they still make wringer washers.Some salesmen are so young they would not know what I meant.
I recall having a Quality , gas stove in an apt I lived in.It was the Neates thing.

I'm in on that pact, BG, My grievance was petty, but it was great to relive all these wonderful moments with everyone, not that I'm truely eager to go back in time and actually live without "baby Hal" and the rest of it. Still, if things fell apart for these modern kids, it's good to know there are people still around how could show them how it's done.

BC I think we should make a pact from now on when we are angry or disappointed lets turn it on its ear...Life is too short...
Im am thankful today for the smiles I get when I enter these ole halls, to all of my family here....Cheers I raise my glass to the smiles you all bring to me each and everyday even when its the last thing you feel like doin...THAT is what family is all about.

Wow, this turned an aggravation into lots of fun and good memories.
For any of you still on wells, and have power outages and no excess water for flushing. use a five gallon bucket, double up garbage bags for the liner, take the seat off your toilet and put it on top of the bucket, some shredded news paper in the bottom is a plus. You have just constructed your own outhouse in the privacy of your own home.

Gypsy girl the wringer washer! lol There aint nothin like it we talked about that one before and still what I would give to have one. They are the best.

You guys are bring back SO many memories. Hand cranked homemade ice-cream -made with fresh goats milk and crushed strawberries added just before it was finished. Outhouses, nighttime "Pots" we had an old green bathtub that was used in the kitchen, wringer washer. WE did have electricity but the only running water was in the kitchen until Dad added on to the house.(the same one I had a chance to visit last summer. Gypsy

Y'all's making me homesick for sure. Dang but I miss my front porch and my rocker. Blue cant say as we quilted but we did alot of crocheting and knitting.
We were the workers most definitely we built all our houses and cabins on the property things of that nature which made something as intricate as quilting difficult for us the most sewing we did was on a peddle Singer now y'all had one of those right? I mean with no lectricity ya need ta mend, the peddle Singer got the job done

My one aunt would make ice cream but not with the ice cream maker.She always had plenty of rich cream from the milking cows.She would also put in fresh peaches , mix and then pour it into ice cream trays, still savor the taste.No matter what she did , there was never a mess.

BG, you can sure crack me up, and how I need it right now! I remember sittin on the porch with my grandmother and Mom shelling peas, always be sure to make "snaps"!! Daddy making ice cream in the old crank type freezer, he would fold a towel across the top and my sis and I would take turns sitting on that towel while he cranked, the good old days!! Did anyone ever sit around a hanging quilt frame? My grandmother used to have one set up in her garage, and in her later years, it hung from the ceilng in her living room, suspended by white rope. It was in a square shape and to lower it, we would unwinde the rope from each corner until it was low enough to sit chairs around it. We would sit and quilt and laugh and always had something good cooking on the stove. Oh how I miss those days!!! I never did learn how to block those quilts on the frames....my Mom and Aunt always helped her get them set up. I always wanted that quilting frame,,,,,,

When we loose electricity, we go out and sit in the yard. Very uncomfy down here in the south in the summer time though, the bugs and the mosquitos can make it quite miserable. I remember giving my kids damp washcloths to put on their heads when the "lights were off" to help cool them down. I always wanted to put a brick on their heads to keep them from growing up. They still give me lots of hugs and kisses now that they are grown.
Country living, its the only place to be!!!

Oh Man Mae you hit the nail on the head! Peace and tranquility aaahhhh the memories Mae you brought them all back string beans cookin remember sittin on the porch stringin them before they were cooked I do...those were the days I remember the smell of watercress soup on a cold day swimmin in the pond with the dogs and yes also one duck only mine was my pet followed me around all the time as soon as I went out back to release her from the pen she was one of the best pets I ever had bar none!
Oh Peach cobbler! fresh from the peach trees! Oh now Im hongree Mae!

BC the Kefir..its not flavored? My Fav is boysenberry or peach good stuff
I cant do anything with my hunny in a power outage he just freakin mopes I swear I tried playin games he wont go for it he just waits till its dark enough then he goes up to bed sad little city child!

Thanks again, one and all. You've turned PO'd into LOL. They aren't really city folk, they are "suburbans". A rural retreat is a weekend invite to a friend's river house. Better than nothing, but no duck for a watch dog.
BG, maybe I'll but a dash of salt and pepper in her Kefir.
About hubby and power outages, mine is great. By candlelight we listened (on the battery powered radio with TV channels) to the Miss America pageant. He kept me in stitches with remarks about "How does she walk in those shoes?" and " OMG look at that hair!"
When the freezer started to lose it, we cooked soups and stews to help out neighbors with a hot meal, didn't lose a thing. A neighbor with a generator, whose well had been flooded over had to pump it out and distributed "flush water" to those of us needing such. A bucket of water poured in the toilet will flush it just fine. (why we keep rain barrels, by the way). Suburban Bro came in handy too, They had a generator in the pool house and he talked them into starting up the ice machine. Every few days I would meet him in town and we would trade a really large empty ice chest for a full one. It was enough to share with neighbors. Recollecting that, I feel a little petty about cutting him short sometimes.

Bunnys Grl, I know what you mean.Life was simple but it was so nice and peaceful.I should have been a farmers daughter.I think my expectations were different then most of my age.Farm always representated tranquility and being in touch with nature.We would go to all the country fairs.To the park where they would have the fiddlers.Some may not know what that is.Take a big picnice with the big thermos with a handle full of tea.They did things that did not require spending alot of money.My mother also loved spending time with her sister on the farm.For the same reason as I have stated.In the evening , after the sun started to go down you sat on the front porch to cool off and congreate.We would take a kids wagon down to the creek.Fill pails with water and water each vegetable and flower plant by hand, no hose.I can smell the frsh string beans cooking, the fresh tomatoes , the fresh scallions, her home made deserts from the fruits of her daughters orchard.You never felt you were wanting for anything.At least I didn't

Mae your making me homesick! LOL! Oh those were the days!
Id give anything to go back in time to the simpler times

I recall my best days being at my aunts farm.We did not have alot of toys buy we had peace of mind.I loved the simplicity of their life style.The smel of the manure put on the garden.The fresh hay being harvested.I recalled going up in the fielded and having to dig up the potatoes and place them in baskets.Going in the fields and feeding the milking cows grass.Even putting it in our back pockets so the would follow us.The wonderful garden with the harvest placed on the table at lunch and dinner.Feeding the chickens with certain table scraps.Having to get the eggs from the chicken house each day.
The frsh rich cream and milk always in abundance.Always a good smell coming from the wood stove in the kitchen.Walking the open firelds and rolling down the hills.Their was a creek and in the summer we would sit in it to cool off.The smell of the air in the morning was something to had to experience.I also felt that young men raided on a farm were more mature.They had been present when a calf or other animal was born.Many times having to help when a animal was in stress.They knew birth was a serious situation and not one to make jokes.They knew about hard work and that you never assumed anything .I recall the wood pile out back and my uncles splitting wood. My uncles was a tenant farmer.They did it all their lives and lived a good life.They hated the city.
I always spent my summers at this or my other uncles farm.Today these young folk have a lot of book knowledge.But that lack the knowledge that comes from those who have learned common selse and hands on experienceBecause I lived every challenge as a young person it did prepare me for the real world.
Every difficulty in my life has prepared me for today.If you have never challened your self as a person you will find life to be more difficult then need be,
I also recall my aunt had this pet duck.Well, when you got out of the car you ran for the back door as it would chase you and try to bite the back of your legs.They are great watch dogs.I recall them using materials around the home in their gardens, etc.
When the days were cold we still bundled and went out side.You were not permitted to spend time in the living room in front of the tv.So we made a gitney and would ride it.Mde of old wagin wheels, orange cratem handle bars and axil from the wagon.We would ride it down the steepest hills.We would also stand out side the fence and rease the bulls.I can remember every day I spent with my aunt and her familt on this farm.I also had the greatest admiration for her.

Blue its not that at all...not dumb at least.
We learn from hands on experience we are new to the computer age is all we are both street smart and book smart 2 things this new gen. is not because of the access that is afforded them if you doubt any of that take a look at the Jay Leno show when he does that segment "Jay Walk" where he asks everyday people on the street questions you or I could answer. Its insane how bad they flub!
Is it any wonder we dont know everything there is to know about computers hell Im lucky to have a hunny who knows this stuff otherwise I probably still wouldnt have a computer. It was actually me being the reason we didnt have a computer for as long as we did I saw no need for a machine to be doin the thinking for me. So there you go.
I hate to see how frustrated all these people get when the electricity shuts down and they cant figure out how to survive light a fire cook wash clothes (uh BC this ones for you baby) take care of animals even goats give milk...Uh she does know how to milk ...right??? LMAO! Guess who they'll be comin to to get that lil job done
So to all snooty peps who think they know it all come sit by us we'll teach you a thing or two about "roughin it" oh yeah and goin to bed when the sun goes down so's we kin git up at the crack BEFORE dawn to herd do chores feed the animals collect the eggs butcher (GAWD that is one thing I dont miss) fish with a stick an line or be really good and catch em with your bare hands (oh yes I can!)
So my Dear Blue the next time you feel a lil put down think on that for a moment and then smile we KNOW who they'll be comin to in the event of an emergency

Hey BC I remember the good ole Buttermilk a little dash of salt an pepper nice an cold Mmmm Nummy good for fried chicken and Oh My chicken fried steak But mom is right it does kinda remind me of buttermilk in a way, kefir that is

MB Ya killin me I almost lost my keyboard on that one! LMAO!

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poor thing sits there with the remote stuck in his hand!

BG, we were without power for about 2 weeks after Hurricane Andrew came through here. My husband, EVERY NIGHT, would make a bourbon & water, set it on the table beside his chair, light a candle on the table and watch the dead TV screen mumbling remarks like "Effin' cable's probably on..." He did SOMEWHAT better during Katrina (I had since purchased a battery powered TV/ 6 band radio combo ). The most annoying thing about having no juice is walking into a room and hitting the light switch - after it's been off for a freakin' WEEK... I mean, ya think I'd a caught on after a couple of days...

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Thanks Ladies, I do suspect they discount my knowledge because I keep goats as pets.

Well, dat says it all for me!! Iffen I'd have known you were only a lowly GOATHERDER, BC...
*spewing coffee all over keyboard*
Oh gawd - I'm gonna need a Depends if I keep thinking about dat...

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$34.95 doesn't actually sound THAT steep... I'd have no qualms whatsoever about making a copy or uploading it to a private family website where people could view or download it Those videos are not made from property that belongs to the production company or funeral home - the images are COMPILED by them, but they belong to the family from whom they got them! Unless they hoodwinked ya into signing over all intellectual property rights to the images somewhere in the contract... Which I would personally view as beneath contempt to slip past people who are grieving and would not feel any obligation to recognize that clause as valid
Just find a smart 16 year old and copy the danged thing... probably cost you the price of the DVDs and a pan of homemade lasagna

I agree that viewing the DVD might be a bad thing... consult with her docs about this, also... perhaps a similar professional opinion would mean something to the peanut gallery.

City, country - people are different and yet the same everywhere. Country folks like me think that city folks are nutz and vice versa. Viva la difference! I love the gadgets and things that the city folks come up with that trickle out here into the sticks , but if they aren't available, the grass still needs mowin' and the weeds still need pullin' and the dogs STILL need a freakin' bath...

Ain't life grand?

BWB, is she trying to make some sort of profit or just help with access to the source? That does sound steep. Funeral homes can really sak people in their grief.
BG, maybe it is just this brand of Kefir, she said it tastes like buttermilk, but the buttermilk Mom grew up on doesn't exist anymore. There in lies the problem.

Thanks Ladies, I do suspect they discount my knowledge because I keep goats as pets.