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Jus' Checkin' In....

2008-08-30T20:57:00.001-05:00

Howdy Ya’ll,

How ya’ll did was? Doin’ purty good here on this end.

I had a decent day and got some things done around here that I needed to get done. I finished the little wash room that I made for me Queen and the trim is ready to paint, then on to another project. (My garden.)

I tilled up the stuff that is done bearing and am looking forward to planting some more things on Monday. We bought some plants today and they sure look good and strong. We have never had a Fall garden so this will be a new experience. The ground that had been tilled before sure broke up good and is almost like a powder. The other that hasn’t been tilled is still a little clumpy and not as fine.

On a different note it is a holiday weekend and I hope everybody enjoys the extra day off on Monday, but BE SAFE!! We don’t need nobody getting any kind of thingamajig or doomaflijjie hurt or busted. Don’t drink too much tea or lemon aide or you might get a little waterlogged and then you won’t be able to eat any of that good ole BBQ.

Anyway, long enough for gabbin’ and wastin’ your time, I reckon I’ll sign off, but afore I go just remember: Getting an idea should be like sitting on a pin: it should make you jump up and do something!

Ya’ll be good,
Poppi

I'm So Thankful for...

2008-08-02T10:34:00.002-05:00

Howdy ya'll,

Can you believe it? I am finally updating this thingamadoochi!!!!!!!! Yep, that's right I am!!!

There ain't a whole lot going on here 'cept some of this and some of that, but I am staying busy.
The garden is doing great and I am able to share some of the produce with others and for that I am thankful. I enjoy sharing what God has allowed me to have whether it is produce or the gospel. The 'maters are starting to come in so hopefully I will be able to share some of those with you. They make awesome sammiches and drip wonderfully down your arms since they are so juicy.

I am looking forward to Campmeeting this year and especially so since it will be my spiritual birthday time also. I don't think that I have looked forward to Campmeeting like I am this year since I was a young teenager. The Lord has blessed me so much this past year and for that I also am thankful. I still have a good job although I don't have the shift that I want yet, but the Lord will provide and for that I am thankful.
I also have a good congregation of saints that I can worship with and a Pastor that is true to my soul and for that I am thankful. I don't have to wade through man's interpretation on the scriptures but can take the counsel that God gives through my pastor, whether over the pulpit or personal counseling, and know that the man of God has a concern for my soul and not just keeping the numbers up and for that I also am thankful.

There is so many other things that I am thankful for, but I won't take time for them all since you don't have all day to sit here and read it. There's work to be done, right? Make hay while the sun shines. (Just don't get too hot!)

Ya'll be good,
Poppi

Summer...

2008-06-09T08:57:00.002-05:00

Howdy ya'll,

Here it is another day in the city and here I am at Calhoun. I took time to take Mr. B to school so he had time to cram a little more studying in for his Cal II test. I reckon that it gives me some time to catch up on the little things.

There's not a whole lotta things going on around here. I have my garden in and it is kinda slow but it looks like it might finally make something. There are several plants that have blooms on them already. I can't hardly wait for the fresh tomatoes to put on my sam'ich..yum, yum, yum!!!

We just finished VBS and it seems to have charged everybody up some and it brought back memories for me. I really enjoyed VBS when I was young and was not happy when I got to old to go. I have memories of VBS way back when I was a little kid in a certain denomination in Michigan. I really loved to go every time it was offered. I also remember the devotion times that were offered in the public elementary school. If they were allowed now maybe the kids would have a positive direction to go into. The many memories that were made over the last week and a half will stay with the children and some may have a different life due to it.

I am thankful for the heritage that I was given and am glad to pass it on to my young'uns. I trust and hope that they will take advantage of it and then pass it on to their little'uns.

Well, there ya go, I updated and rambled and listened to ragtime music all at the same time! Talk about multi-tasking... I'm plumb tuckered out, guess I'll go find Mr. B and see iff'n he's ready to head for the hills so I can get ready to go to work.

Ya'll be good,
Poppi

It's Done, It's Over, and Sweetie's Glad

2008-05-17T09:03:00.003-05:00

Howdy ya'll,

Well last nite finally arrived, after years of waiting and wondering. I officially graduated from College! I actually received my degree in January, but it just seemed that something was not complete until I actually walked across the stage. So, last nite I finally took the plunge (just like the temperature) and strolled across the avenue and made it final.

I had family and friends there to make sure that I didn't get cold feet. A wonderful surprise, and one that capped the evening- my pastor and his wife took time out of their busy schedule to drive down and attend my graduation and then go out to celebrate with us afterwards. Beautimous, beautimous, beautimous!!!

I want to thank everybody that supported me and gave me encouragement over the last several years. It seemed sometimes that it would never end and at other times it seemed to go very quickly.

Okay, I'll quit rambling so you won't be bored to tears, one more time THANKS AGAIN!!!!!

Ya'll be good,
Poppi

What A Day...

2008-03-29T17:51:00.002-05:00

Howdy again ya'll,

Well here it is, another day before tomorrow and the sun is about to go down. I am anxious to get my garden in and let it start growing. Today I worked on cleaning off the fence row at the end of the garden so all the trees wouldn't take the juice out of the ground and weaken my plants on that end. I had help from my wife, son-in-law, and daughter. I got so wore out that I claimed "old man " status for a little while and took a nap.

I got to be in the revival the last two nites and am looking forward to being there tonite also. I have really enjoyed hearing Bro. Lloyd preach and bring us the pure and unadulterated word of God. It may come really close and sometimes shave you but boy will it do you good in the end if you take heed and stay measured up.

I just thought that I would update and let everybody know that I am still on the top side of the dirt and loving it.

Ya'll be good,
Poppi

Not Much But Here it is.

2008-03-05T13:08:00.003-06:00

Howdy ya'll,

Well, here is my monthly post finally. I mean to post a little oftener but the ole noggin' just ain't whut it used to be. I really have to think and study hard to come up with something that might be of interest to everybody.(whoever he is)

I am getting excited about the weather breaking and maybe getting to plant a garden in a few weeks. I want to plant lots of tomatos and peppers, squash, cucumbers, and okra. I hope that I can have enough to share with folks so ya'll pray for a good crop.

I/we have been very busy lately with things around here and elsewhere. I am glad to help those that need it and am glad to be in a position that I can do so. I do what I can to help and don't begrudge the time that it takes to do it or the change of plans that it sometimes entails. Even though there are times that I need to do other things, some things will always come first!

I thank God that I am still saved and am encouraged in the things of God and His church. The further behind me that the old life gets the more I am determined to hang in there and go forward. I want to be a blessing and an encouragement to those around me that are making an effort to stay saved. To those who aren't I want to be an example and a witness for the kingdom of God.

Well, I need to go so ya'll hang in there and don't let go of the rope and remember that: in order to get to where ya wanna go, ya gotta start!!

Ya'll be good,
Poppi

It's Been A While...

2008-02-04T12:47:00.000-06:00

Howdy ag'in ya'll,
Well here it is another rainy day and that let's me sit here and type without guilt. I hope everybody had a great superbowl Sunday. I sure did, especially since I didn't listen to it at all. I spent my time in a much wiser way; I went to church and got food for my soul!!!!!

Many people may think that is goofy, but the superbowl ain't gonna get you into heaven. The messages this whole past month have been awesome, awesome, awesome!!!
I really enjoy the 2007 report card series. It is also wonderful to sit there and hear the preaching and KNOW in your heart that you are clear in all the points that are made.
For those of you who read this and can pray, please remember my desire to be on first shift and pray that God will work it out for me.

On another note, I am really happy to see that "It's A Wonderful Life" is back on the blogging scene. I am so glad that God took care of her situation and blessed her family. I really missed reading her posts and now am looking forward to reading them again. May God bless her and her family with more goodness in the future than they can handle for their faithfulness. They have been an inspiration to me and when I face things in the future I pray that I can be as steady as they have been and keep a good attitude.

Well, I'll not bore you too much however since I enjoy reading other posts I figured that I needed to check in also.
Also, I finished up my education the 14th of December and this past Monday I received my Diploma. I officially have an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electrical Technology for Industrial Maintenance. (Summa Cum Laude) Whew!! What a mouthful. Anyway I am thankful that me Queen stood by me and kept me encouraged. Thank You so much Queen of My Heart !!!!!!!!!!!

Ya'll be good,
Poppi

2008 Will Be Great

2008-01-08T09:48:00.000-06:00

Howdy again ya'll,
Well, here it is again, another new year and it has started out great. This year I plan on, "plowing new ground," "resist, resist, resist," and "never, never, never," giving up. With the new life that I have been given and the strong messages that I have been enjoying there is no reason to go anywhere else. The fellowship meeting was a big encouragement to me and then we got a report card simulation this past Sunday. I tried real hard in school to get a high grade in all my subjects and I want to score real high on the report card of life. When I get to the judgment I don't want any doubt or question as to whether I can enter the pearly gate. I am endeavoring to live as close to the gospel as I can and by so doing I hope that I can be a help to someone else. With all my good intentions, I know that I can do nothing without the help of God and I need His strength to accomplish all of it. I know that without Him I am nothing so when you think of me pray for me.
Ya'll be good,
Poppi

Happy New Year

2008-01-01T00:00:00.000-06:00

Howdy ya'll,
Happy New Year to ever'body...ZZZZZZZ
Be good,
Poppi

I Survived...

2007-12-27T09:29:00.000-06:00

Howdy agin' ya'll,
Well, here it is, another day on this side of the river and a good day to relax. The season of Christmas is come and nearly gone and I came through it still saved. I really enjoyed spending some time with my family and I think that it was the best Christmas get-together I have been to in a long time.
Yesterday we went to the Hospital and stayed with my sister while her husband had some gall stones removed. He is back home and I pray doing well. (Poor fellar, couldn't eat none of that good food that we had at his house while he were in the horspital.) Anyway, we didn't leave the "city" til about 6:15pm and I couldn't wait to get to church service.
I am amazed at how different my desires are now. I love people and the things of God so much that sometimes I can hardly hold it all in. The services are SOOOOO good and I sincerely love the man of God who preaches the good word of God to us so we can live and BE the sons of God!! Ain't it cool to be numbered with the saints?
There is no way that I would want to live with sin as my master. How people say you have to sin and still be saved is mind-boggeling. If you commit a sin the guilt and shame that it brings is so immediate and devastating. I believe that people WANT to commit sin because of the self-love and carnal desires that they have in their life. Thank God that those desires can be washed away and the peace of God can flood your soul to such an extent that you don't WANT to commit sin. THANK GOD!!!!!!!!!
I have been reading a book about Bro. D.S. Warner and the Birth of a Reformation and it is amazing and a blessing what the early ministers had to go through just to establish the standard of holiness that God intended for us to have. If you get a chance to read it I highly recommend it to you. The Bible states that "without holiness no man shall see the Lord" so, if you don't have God in your life and aren't living holy then what are you leaning on to get you through the judgment? Also by holiness I am not talking about the "speaking in tongues" type of holiness that people can have and still commit sin. Think about it friend and don't let this world keep you away from serving God!
Well I guess that I better go, I have some things that I need to get done.
Ya'll be good,
Poppi

Yeeooow!

2007-12-08T22:32:00.000-06:00

Howdy again ya'll,
Well here it is, another day gone and I still ain't done with school. I have been studying all day long and there is no end in sight. Well, actually there is...next Thursday!! I have two finals and then I AM FINISHED!!! Yep, then you can stick a fork in me and call me done. I will have been tenderized from years of study and stressing out over grades. I hope it will be worth it!
This afternoon I was taking a break and loaded a ladder on the truck and was strappin' it down when the strap slipped off'n the hook and KERWHAMMO, I slung my sore thumb (actually it wasn't sore just yet) into the side of the ladder!! Boy, howdy, hello, mercy me, and wowzer did the world light up!! I grabbed my (now sore) thumb and held it real gentlelike and couldn't say a word. It hurt so bad that it took my breath away and caused my brain to go numb and blank. Anyway my Queen saw that it hurt me some and sent a prayer up right then. The pain went out of it real quick like and I was able to finish up loading the ladder. Later the throbbing sorta set in and it is letting me know that it is still hangin' on. I typed this but it weren't near as quick as I usually type. I reckon I might lose the nail afore I get to much older, but I know it won't help my looks none.
I thank the Lord that through all of this commotion, I still didn't have to sin, say a cuss word, or gnaw the bark off no trees. I was able to handle it like a saved person and boy do that feel GOOD!!
'Till later,
Poppi

Thanksgiving it is...

2007-11-23T10:31:00.000-06:00

Howdy agin' ya'll,
How is ever'body, huh? Well us'ns is doing just peachy. Yesterday we enjoyed a downright good dinner and then spent the afternoon visiting and playing games with some good folks. I got the socks beat off'n me, but other than that I had a good time. I got so many things to be thankful for this year and I am glad that I really AM thankful!!!!!!!!
The beginning of this year was not a good start but it got real gooder in September. The call that I had been wanting finally came!! From then on it has just gotten better and better. I can relate to my family again and the peace and harmony that we have is wonderful. I am glad that when some things don't just go smoothly that I can now pray and know that the Creator of the Universe will actually hear me and take care of the situation. It is a sad state of affairs when you need to be able to pray and know that you can't because your heart is not right with God. Today I am so thankful that I am saved and God has enabled me to live without sin and will do so in the future if I rely on His grace and power. The Bible plainly states that we must live without sin and that if we have sin in our life when we die then we will not go to heaven!! So much for the once saved always saved doctrine right? Also I am thankful for the fact that God has made His salvation such that the sinful nature can be removed and His Spirit can indwell us and help us to live sinfree. Afterall sin is a WILLFULL transgression of God's law. If you don't willfully disobey what He commands then how can you sin otherwise?
Anyway, I am thankful for all the blessings that God has showered me with. What are you thankful for???
Ya'll be good,
Poppi

When Peace Like a River...

2007-11-17T19:49:00.000-06:00

Howdy agin' ya'll,
How have you'uns been? Well, good, glad ya'll is doing jus' finer than a frog hair and twice as soupey. On this end there ain't nuthin' much happening other than school. I am almost done with it and can't wait for it to be done with!!!!! Me Queen is trying to talk me into going another semester or two and getting a double degree but I'm feeling that I need a break or sumthin' or other.
I am thinking that I might need to update since my page is a little behind and I like for other people to do the same. I don't know how I got so far behind since I have school to take care of. I also am enjoying listening to the revival CDs since I didn't get to go to the revival until Saturday nite. It is a blessing to sit and listen to the messages and know that I am clear before God and man. Since God delivered me from myself in September I have enjoyed the peace that comes with the forgiveness of sins. It gives me peace to know that the things that I did before I don't have to do in the future. I am also thankful that things that used to bother me in the past don't do so now and that gives me peace!!! I am also thankful that my Queenie and kids stayed true and that gave me a chance to get back to God. By God's grace I will endeavor to stay true to God myself and maybe be able to give someone else an opportunity to get saved.
Ya'll be good,
Poppi

Busy...

2007-10-09T13:37:00.000-05:00

Howdy ya'll,
Well bless the Lord!!! I reckon I'll update since the last commenter whupped up on me. There ain't much going on over here except work and school. I have several research papers that I have to get done within several weeks and two more speeches that I have to outline and give. I have never been so anxious for a semester to end! There are so many assignments that sometimes my head whirls and I can't keep it all straight.
I am really thankfull for the mercy that God had on me and I never want to take it for granted. When God said to live without sin He meant it. Just one sin will cause you to commit another and then the peace that He wants you to have will be gone and the condemnation sets in and the Devil will rub it in. If you don't believe that living without sin is possible then consider this website. If you argue with these scriptures then you are arguing with God, since it's His word.
Well, anyway, thank God for truth and a church that believes in living right.
Gotta go, I hear work calling me.
Ya'll be good,
Poppi

Mercy and Grace

2007-09-26T11:27:00.000-05:00

Howdy Ya'll,
Well here it is, this is the day I have been waiting for...it's Today. Actually I've been enjoying every day since last Friday nite. It is so good to be FREE from the way I used to be!!!!!! I told you in a previous post that some things will change in the future and now it is happening. I want my postings to be a blessing to those who are living for God and for those who aren't I hope it will be an inspiration to seek higher things. In this world we live in, the events that unfold around us can sometimes overshadow the fact that we have a heavenly father that cares for us and will give us grace for EVERY situation. I thank God that He has designed salvation in such a way that we can live free from sin. Just think, only one sin would give you a guilt complex and then the peace and joy would not be there because the devil would make sure that you REMEMBER that one little sin and that would bring on depression and finally a "what's the use", feeling. Ain't that dude just slick? Yep, he makes me sick!!!! For those of you that read my blog and don't believe that saved people can live without sin let me tip you in on something: Saved folks only live without sin on days that end in Y!!! Yessireee, a saved person can sin only on days that don't end in Y, so, that gives liberal leeway for goofing off right???
Anyway, I hope you all will keep reading and maybe I can make your day a little brighter, I just hope you don't burn your computer just so you have light.
Ya'll be good,
Poppi

Whole Lotta Nuthin'...

2007-09-23T17:08:00.000-05:00

Howdy ya'll,
How are ever'body do be doin'? Uss'ns is just doodly. We are trying to get back in the groove after taking a few days off. We went to the campmeeting for a couple of days and now have to get ready for school Monday morning.
There isn't a whole passel of exciting doowillys goin' on to report about, but me Queen is still purty!! She somehow got some kind of bug all worked up and he went off and bit her ankle. She got a spot on it that is hard and the whole ankle is swole up and bluish red kinda. If that weren't enuff trouble on Saturday she reached to pick up a 2 liter bottle and a yeller jacket stung her on the middle finger and swole it up bigger than a pickled sausage. I reckon she is goin' ta have ter choose a different finger ta pick her taters with since her longest finger is so sore now. She must have a sweet streak in her blood cause everything around wants a taste.
On another note, I'm back and desiring to stay. (For those who know what I am talking about!) I had a few problems but whatever it takes to make it I am willing to do. I ask for you to 'member me. There are some changes that I will be making in the near future and hope it will benefit those around me.
Well I done rambled on too long again and made you waste your time. Always remember this: You can't be optimistic if you have misty optics.
Ya'll be good,
Poppi

Growin' Old...

2007-09-16T16:58:00.000-05:00

Howdy 'gin ya'll,
Just how ya'll was this time? Well, on my end it seems to be going fair ta middlin' or right after that. Not a whole lotta news goin' down but the price of gas is goin' up.(Even for the bean kind!!) We'uns just got back from a shower for me neice and her feller. I don't know iff'n we got 'em clean or not, I never seen the water run. I reckon we just dry-cleaned 'em so they got off light. Either way I guess they think they are ready to hitch up and ride off in the sunset someday. It sure makes you feel old when these little kids get up and get married off. Seems like just yesterday that all these dudes was hatched and all I can figger out is that somebody sneaked some fertilizer into their food or drink. They done up and growed outta their sippy cups and car seats. Where has the time slipped away to and how did it go so fast????? I always heard that you know you're gettin' old when the most excitin' thing you look forward to all day is the carrots goin' around in the microwave just before supper. "Nuff said 'bout that!!!
The weather has sure taken a turn for the cooler. I got up this mornin' and went out to get my paper and like to froze into slush. If I wouldn't have known better I would've thought that I stepped into a freezer at Wally-World. But hey, I ain't 'plainin' nary none attall. The hot weather seems to have gone south till next year and I aim to enjoy the fall. The crisp air in the morning seems to have a cleaner smell to it and it is invigorating!(or is it my vinegar drink that is invigorating?)
I'm a guessin' I'll let you go without boring you too much, but remember: "The road to nowhere starts with the first sitting." Also if you sit too much your sitter gets awful flat!!
Ya'll be good,
Poppi

Surviving the Flu!!

2007-09-09T20:56:00.000-05:00

Howdy 'gin Ya'll,
Well, here I is again and in the flesh. Yep, I'm still on top of the dirt and ain't took the daisy root inspector job yet. I am very thankful for that!!!!
The last post I made mention of the serious Egyptian Flu and I didn't want anybody to contract it and not be aware of the symptoms. There are symptoms that are very noticeable and some that are not so prominent. This flu usually asserts itself with a wave of nausea but not always! Any such sign should be taken seriously and measures to assure your well-being should be paramount. Another very noticeable symptom is the sufferer usually has a distended belly and when the flu has run it's course you will wonder if you will POP!! The flu usually lasts around 40 weeks and then it comes to a culmination.
I have just received word that one of the ladies that had a serious bout of the Egyptian Flu has just got over it and has now become a mummy!!!!! Congrats to her and Doug for the tenacity to stick it out and I hope for them the best in the future.
For those of you who may not have understood the post: Egyptian Flu=Pregnancy and then you become a "mummy".
Ya'll be good,
Poppi

Check InTime...

2007-09-05T09:30:00.000-05:00

Howdy 'gin ya'll,
Yeah, I know it has been a while since my last post and I promised (sorta) that I would do better. I have been really busy with school and work and some extra activities that I hope are a blessin' ta folks. I won't tell ya what, but you can ask them all about it when you see them.
Well, it seems that the weather finally broke and it is a mite cooler. I reckon that fall is in the air and the days are getting shorter. I couldn't believe it hardly last nite that it was already dark at 7:30pm. I don't usually see what it is doing outside while I'm at work. The only way I can handle my shift and not get depressed is that when I go inside the plant, I don't go or look outside unless I absolutely HAVE to. This way I don't see all the pretty evening weather that I am missing and enjoy so much. Evenings and sunsets are my favorite time of day (besides breakfast, lunch, and supper.)
I guess I'll stop boring everybody and sign off. Before I go I want to wish the best to everybody that has the Egyptian Flu. It'll get better and you'll be glad you toughed it out.
Ya'll be good,
Poppi

The Heat Is On

2007-08-15T10:24:00.000-05:00

Howdy Ya'll,
Here I am again, and I see you are here too!! There ain't much news in this neck of the woods but however, it is sorta hot outside. The last couple of days I had some fun by helping fix up a house and it was air conditioned. I really enjoyed helping get the house ready for a friend that is getting married this weekend. If I had known about the need for help earlier I would gladly have gone over then too. Either way I hope him and his bride have a wonderful marriage!!
Speaking of marriage, it seems hard to believe, but this coming October the Queen and I will be married 26 years!!!! I had a lot of help getting my place ready back then so I figger young people still need help today.
Well, I am going to keep it short today and not bore you to much. I love to read updated blogs and I 'spect ya'll do too, so I will try to update more better. One other thing, school starts next week so it may hinder me some but I'll try not to get to far behind.
'Fore I go, think about this little thingy-ma-bobber: How do those dead bugs get into those enclosed light fixtures?
Until next time, Ya'll be good,
Poppi

Still Here...

2007-08-05T12:19:00.000-05:00

Howdy Ya'll,
How in the world are ya? Yep, I'm still around even though I haven't blogged in a while. I have been sorta busy and since I don't know if anybody reads this thingy I didn't want to waste mine and your time postin'. I have been asked to update by one or two folks but I'm not sure just what their motive is. SOOO, here is my update.
Just two more weeks till school starts back and hopefully it will be my last semester. After that I hope to do better. I have had a garden this year and have really enjoyed working and harvesting the veggies. They ain't nothin' better than fresh tomato samwiches and hot jalapeners. We done up some corn yestiddy and it sure looks good all froze and ready for the winter.
Not much else ta report.
Ya'll be good,
Poppi

Rain and Attitude

2007-07-11T13:03:00.000-05:00

Howdy 'gin ya'll,
Well, here it is another day in the city(Morgan City). Ain't nary much goin' on here today 'ceptin' breathin' and stayin' dry. I am glad to finally be getting some rain but boy howdy it sure does make the weeds grow in the garden. We are finally harvesting some out of the garden and it is soooooooo gooood!!
Saturday I went trout fishing with two friends of mine and we brought 15 home. We actually caught more but there is a 5 fish limit per person. We were just below the Smith Lake Dam from about 8am til 12:30pm and it rained the whole time!! Not just a drizzle mind you but RAIN!! We all had on rain suits but I reckon we musta sweated or they leaked 'cause all of us was soaking wet when we got done. On the way home it quit and the sun came out and it was plumb purty as all get out. If only it had popped out earlier we coulda been partly dry for the trip home.
Well, here it has happened again, you wasted another perfectly good 15 minutes reading a buncha mindless drivell and are prolly bored ta tears. Well now that your done ya can cheer up and remember: The road to nowhere begins with the first step and if you take it now you'll be on your way.
Ya'll be good,
Poppi

Sweatin' It Out!!!!!

2007-06-30T22:12:00.000-05:00

Howdy Ya'll,
Yep, here I is agin'. Long time no saw, so, how ya'll was??
Usn's is doin' jus' finer than a fish floppin' outta water. Actually with all this heat if you go outside you might just be in the water. The minute ya step outside the sweat starts to roll. I know I am gettin' older but I didn't realize just how leaky my skin is till this heat came along.
I have been working on a little project somewhere in the states and it sure makes me appreciate the air conditioned job I have. I don't know how them construction workers make it all day in the hot sun or the cold winter. Anyway I think I lost a couple o' pounds with all the swelterin' I've did the last few days.
Well, I won't bore ya no longer, but just wanted ya to know that I am still on the top side of the dirt and not looking at daisy roots yet!! Oh yeah, afore I go think about this: Why is it that whenever you attempt to catch something that's falling off the table you always manage to knock something else over?
Ya'll be good,
Poppi

Remember When?????

2007-06-16T08:34:00.001-05:00

This is dedicated to
Those Born 1930-1979!

TO ALL THE KIDSWHO SURVIVED the 1930's 40's, 50's, 60's and 70's !!

First, we survived being born to mothers who smoked and/or drank while they were pregnant. They took aspirin, ate blue cheese dressing, tuna from a can, and didn't get tested for diabetes.

Then after that trauma, we were put to sleep on our tummies in baby cribs covered with bright colored lead-based paints.

We had no childproof lids on medicine bottles, doors or cabinets and when we rode our bikes, we had no helmets, not to mention, the risks we took hitchhiking .
As infants & children, we would ride in cars with no car seats, booster seats, seat belts or air bags. Riding in the back of a pick up on a warm day was always a special treat.We drank water from the garden hose and NOT from a bottle. We shared one soft drink with four friends, from one bottle and NO ONE actually died from this.

We ate cupcakes, white bread and real butter and drank koolade made with sugar, but we weren't overweight because .

WE WERE ALWAYS OUTSIDE PLAYING!

We would leave home in the morning and play all day, as long as we were back when the streetlights came on.

No one was able to reach us all day.

And we were O.K.We would spend hours building our go-carts out of scraps and then ride downthe hill, only to find out we forgot the brakes. After running into the bushes a few times, we learned to solve the problem.

We did not have Play stations, Nintendo's, X-boxes, no video games at all, no 150 channels on cable, no video movies or DVD's, no surround-sound , CD's or Ipods, no cell phones! , no personal computers , no Internet or chat rooms....... WE HAD FRIENDS and we went outside and found them!

We fell out of trees, got cut, broke bones and teeth and there were no lawsuits from these accidents.

We ate worms and mud pies made from dirt, and the worms did not live in us forever.

We were given BB guns for our 10th birthdays,made up games with sticks and tennis balls and, although we were told it would happen, we did not put out very many eyes.We rode bikes or walked to a friend's house and knocked on the door or rang the bell, or just walked in and talked to them!

Little League had tryouts and not everyone made the team. Those who didn't had to learn to deal with disappointment. Imagine that!!

The idea of a parent bailing us out if we broke the law was unheard of.

They actually sided with the law!

These generations have produced some of the best risk-takers, problem solvers and inventors ever!

The past 50 years have been an explosion of innovation and new ideas.

We had freedom, failure, success and responsibility, and we learned

HOW TODEAL WITH IT ALL!

If YOU are one of them . . CONGRATULATIONS!

You might want to share this with others who have had the luck to grow up askids, before the lawyers and the government regulated so much of our lives

for our own good

And while you are at it, forward it to your kids so they will know how brave (and lucky) their parents were.

Kind of makes you want to run through the house with scissors, doesn't it?!The quote of the month is by Jay Leno:"With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control, mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the
country from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks,"Are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?" For those that prefer to think that God is not watching over us....go ahead and delete this.For the rest of us.....pass this on.

Taggo it Is

2007-05-20T10:23:00.002-05:00

Howdy ya'll,
Here it is another purty day and I found out that I was taggededed a couple days ago. Lucky me, I finally decided to check out my comments...Right?
Well, here goes nothing and I hope it ain't too cheezey:

1. Puzzles? Enjoy 'em but don't do 'em. It seems in the past that every time I would work on one that my Queeny would help and then come down with the Egyptian Flu. For those of you that have never heard of it, this "flu" is a serious condition and usually within nine months of contracting it you become a "Mummy". So....Puzzles are OUT!

2. Nail Biting? Don't do that either. It seems that all the different work that I do there is always the possibility of residue that somehow remains under my nail. I figured out after one or two episodes that I hated the taste and I never developed a passion for unknown particles. Also, having grown up on a farm, I quickly found out that mucking the barn and nail biting are not conducive to each other and leaves a VERY bad aftertaste!!!!!!!!

3. Fishing? Like it, Love it, want some more of it. And since my Queenie is interested in it I can't get enough of it. (I have too many projects to get done while I am off school this semester and it really hampers my chance to go.)

4. Saving? I try to save money but it seems that there is always something to buy, so, I save things. Usually whatever I throw away will be needed within the next few days and...If I would have saved what I threw away I would not have to spend good money to NOW go buy it. This is also one reason I worry...What I worry about never happens!!! So, see worrying IS good. hehe

5. Reading? I enjoy reading but have little time for it. I love the way a good book can take you away and relieve stress. However the return to reality is a little bumpy.

6. Questions? I have plenty!! Since I will never have a chance to get them all answered I will just continue to figure out what I can and let the rest go. Live, Learn, Pay taxes, and Die and forget it all!!!

7. Business? I've got a good head for business...She's called Queenie!!!! I could do it, but she's so much better at figureing out how to rob Peter to pay Paul and stretching a dollar fifty different ways that there is no need for me to meddle in those affairs. She is so nifty at it that, if she could shake the powder out of George's hair and sell it, she would. (Lucky for Geo. he's dead)

8. Food? I am all for it. I love fresh veggies. Ever hear of tomatoes and green beans??? What with me being a diabetic and all, I fortunately don't crave sweets and have a passion for REAL food. I could eat meat and veggies all day long and would still be glad to let YOU have the desert and candy. Fact: This morning I made a fresh vegetable and sausage omelet for breakfast since that is what my boy asked for. I know my food addiction shows but then again I look at it this way, It took years of careful and selective investment to acheive the figure I have today.

I reckon since I was taggeded, I let ya in on some secrets about me and hope I didn't ruin your day with my ramblin'. This is the first taggin' I responded to and now I understand the sayin',
"I've come to the age that happy hour is a nap!!"
Ya'll be good,
Poppi

Veggies on the Way!!!!

2007-05-14T09:46:00.000-05:00

Howdy agin' ya'll,
Well here it is spring and I finally got my garden planted Saturday. All the kiddi-poos 'ceptin' one helped ta get-r-done. The first planting was frozen out by the freak cold snap that the canadians sent us. (What friends...ugh????) Even little Elly helped us out. (He threw dirt in the air and helped to smooth out the high spots in the rows.) We will have to water the plants until we get some rain and hopefully it will be here Wednesday. Anyway I can't wait to be ettin' on some fresh veggies and hopefully my garden will produce good enuff to share some with friends and naybors.
Sunday was decoration day at the graveyard and we got my Daddy's and my nephew's area all fixed up decent. After we got it all done, me Queen and I walked around the cemetary and looked at some of the other sites and man, there sure are a lot of people dyin' ta get in there!!! I didn't realize that so many people that I knew had passed. It sorta makes ya think about how short life really is.
Well so much for ramblin', I'll keep this one short. Until next time, consider this, Why is it that no matter what color bubble bath you use the bubbles are always white?
Ya'll be good,
Poppi

Long Time No Post!!

2007-05-06T09:41:00.000-05:00

Howdy Ya'll Again,
Well here it is another day and a couple dollars shorter. I finally got some time to post something. I have been busy in school and haven't had a whole lotta time to keep up with all the news that isn't. I have one more final exam to take tommorrow and then I will be done for this semester!!!!!! Wooooooohooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah, I sorta got excitalateded there and I reckon it just jumped out of me. I ain't the type to get all shooked up about things but I might just jump iff'n I get skeered.
Saturday 'fore last Sharon, Vanessa, and me went to G'ville and watched the Bassmaster Elite weigh-in. We got to see one of our favorite fisherman win the Elite Championship. He is Kevin VanDam, (KVD) from Kalamazoo Michigan. It is neat to read about all these professionals in the fishing papers and magazines and then seeing or meeting them in person. WayCool!! We were very appreciative that he was human and sorta cried when he spoke about goin' home for the first time since February 9th. You could tell he really missed his'n wifey and kiddypoos. I am glad for him that he Finally won an Elite series on G'ville for the first time since 1989.
Well nuff'n 'bout fishin, but then again, me Queeny said she wanted to learn how to bass fish and boy am I willin' ta learn her how. It sounds like I will finally have a fishing buddy and hopefully a good competitor to keep me challenged. I hope she outdoes me and then I have to work for braggin' rights!!!!
Anyhoopy, last nite we got some rain and had some lighting. I think everybody slept through it 'cept me. It woke me up around 1:30am and then I couldn't go back to sleep for a while, but I am glad for the rain since it cleans the atmosphere and settles the pollen. Me little girl has allergy problems and what with all the pollen she sure has suffered. Poor Young'un.
Well, I reckon I'll blow on outta here and not keep ya too long, but 'fore I go think about this:
Money can't buy happiness -- but it's more comfortable to cry in a Corvette than in a Yugo .
Ya'll be good,
Poppi

Ain't It Cool?????

2007-04-14T10:20:00.000-05:00

Howdy Ya'll,
I reckon since I don't have this blog set up for updation automation I'll havta do it in manualination typeification through keyboardization with digit manipulationflexification, so, here goes....
Well here it is another cool Winter..er Spring day in the beautiful city of Morgan, Alabama. The weather the last couple weeks have been sorta different and the cold snap got abount $50.00 worth of plants that I had in the garden. Guess I'll have to replant with something else.
School has been an adventure this semester and I have for the most part enjoyed it(sorta). There is one class that I know what I am doing but I seemingly just can't make it happen. This leaves me frustrated and then I dread the class. However it will be over in a few weeks. Yesss!!
On a different note, work has been going smoothly lately, too smooth, so something is bound to happen in the near future to mess it up. I have designed and built several wood projects and different tools these past few weeks, but other than that they just ain't much happenin' so I guess I'll close, but think aboot this 'un fer a coupla days or until I get back wit' ya, Why do they use sterilized needles for death by lethal injection?
"Nough nonsense, Ya'll be good,
Poppi

Here I Is...

2007-03-30T10:07:00.000-05:00

Howdy again ya'll,
Well, here I am again and what a day this is. I woke up today and it actually is a little cloudy and I absolutely hope it might just come a rain. I've got a little school to get done today and then go to work. We are doing inventory at work and most of it is done on 2nd shift. The front office people are doing most of it, but man they look like ants the way they crawl and infest every area of the stock racks. I guess it has to be done and it is better for them to do it than me.
Yesterday in Welding class I started to learn how to do TIG welding with a set rig. I have TIG welded before and the ones I used have a foot pedal to control the amperage of the wand. On this type you set the amperage and then as you weld you have to manually turn it down or you will blow a hole in the metal. It is taking some getting used to but I am trying to master it.
Whooeeee... me Sweetie fixed up some red-eye gravy and biscuits for breakfast and did I ever enjoy them dudes. Man they was so good I almost licked the bowl clean, but I didn't. As ya'll can tell, she is a purty good cooker woman, me being so portly and all. I am trying to lose a little weight so I got a haircut this morning; actually I got a bunch of them cut!! I don't think it helps me look any better, but I sure do feel better. I got glasses to help me look better...er I guess I mean see better. Well, I'll let ya'll go and stop ramblin', but think about this fer a second, Why does Superman stop bullets with his chest but then dodge if a revolver is thrown at him?
Ya'll be good,
Poppi

Spring...?

2007-03-18T11:10:00.000-05:00

Howdy ya'll,
Well here it is, another beautiful day in the city...ugh, country. I thought that Spring had come but I think I might have some doubts about it. It turned off chilly and messed up my plans this past weekend. I was planning to go fishing and enjoy Saturday with my Sweetie, but she took off for VA last Thursday and then it rained and the fish bite turned off due to the cold snap. I think my Sweetie and I will attempt to go wet a hook next weekend. I am glad she got to go see her folks and hope she has a good time. I am very thankful that Brandon and Rebecca and Elly got to go too. I didn't really want her to go by herself so it worked out perfect for them to go even if it meant that they left 2 days early.
I just heard from her a while ago and they have snow up there and built a snowman and Elly just loved it. She said that Elly loves his great-grandma and is soaking up all the attention that she gives him.(spoiled?) Nah!(Little boys all smell that way!!)
Well this is spring break from school and I aim to enjoy it as much as possible even though I have to take a Criminal Justice Exam by Friday. Just having a week off from studying is nice.
Have I rambled on long enough? Well, if you feel that way then I guess I should sign off and let ya go, but before I go think about this: Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars, but check when you say the paint is wet?
'Till next time, Ya'll be good,
Poppi

Spring has Sprungded...

2007-03-14T13:44:00.000-05:00

Howdy ya'll again,
Well here it is, another day and another dollar in the hole. There ain't nuthin' much happening here except work and school. It is sorta interesting watching Mr. B chaw food with his new hardware. The pore sole is gonna waste away fer not gettin' nothin' down the hatch. Anyway I think him and me sweetie is headin' for VA Thursday with Bran' and Rebecca. I hope they have a safe one and enjoy them little selves. Uh-oh gotta go.
Be good, Poppi

Hmmm....Intresting...

2007-03-04T10:19:00.000-06:00

Howdy Ya'll,
Well, here I is agi'n and there ya'll is too!! Ya' thought that ya could get through another week without reading my blog, uh? Well evidently it didn't work 'cause yer readin' it.hehe Anyway I'm glad to see ya. No, there ain't nothing much going on here except school and work but it gets the job done.
I started to put some sheetrock up in the attic so I could put some shelves up for my Sweetie so she could store some stuff on, so she could organize it somewhat, so we could have more room to put more stuff, so we could have more things to organize and save. Whew! I'm tarred out just thinkin' about it!!!! My Sweetie and I went to the home show yesterday and it was pretty neat, and interesting. We got all sorts of ideas and might accidently use some of them unless we forget them before we get the chance to actually do them. It seems that there just isn't enough time to get it all done anymore. The older we get the quicker we run out of time and,... well, no philosiphizing! After we got done at the home show we runned over to JandD's for supper and to celebrate his birthday. Man, is that dude gettin' old or what? He done gone and tipped the scales at 44 years old and he don't look a day less either.(jk, Jman) We had a good evening and looked at a project he is working on in his shop. It kinda made me jealous that he could be related so close to me and do such pretty woodworking and it seems that all I'm good at, is making a mess. Maybe someday...
Well, I done gone on and rambled too long already, but you musta enjoyed it 'cause yer still readin'. I reckon I'll close, but just think about this till next time: Why do people keep running over a string a dozen times with their vacuum cleaner, then reach down, pick it up, examine it, then put it down to give the vacuum one more chance?
Ya'll be good, Poppi

I've Been Induced...er

2007-02-18T20:47:00.000-06:00

Howdy again ya'll,
Well it is officially over (the ceremony that is.) This afternoon, Sharon and I went down to Decatur and I went through the INDUCTION thingamabobber. Me Sweetie informed me that I weren't induced after all. She told me that only women are induced and men are there to pay the bills!! Missy V was supposed to be there too, but she wasn't able to go. She is feeling gooder now that all the pomp and circumstance is over. The ceremony wasn't very long, just an hour. Any way I really want to thank my Sweetie, and my family for giving me the encouragement and the help that I needed to get to this point. Without their support I would probably not done as well and might have given up a long time ago. When I got tired, they were right there and told me to keep on 'cause it was worth it. Even though I might not get to graduate this summer like I wanted to I will eventually get there (hopefully in December!) I am not sure if I will go this summer since the scholarships I have won do not pay for the summer semester.
On a different note, did anybody notice that the temperature is sorta chilly? I think if it were one degree lower it would qualify as downright cold. If the wind weren't so strong it wouldn't be so bad. I ain't complaining, just looking forward to spring and FISHING again.
Well, I'll let you go but before I do think about this...The statistics on sanity are that one out of every four persons is suffering from some sort of mental illness. Think of your three best friends -- if they're okay, then it's you!!
Be good, Poppi

Here I Is...Agi'n!!

2007-02-16T09:48:00.000-06:00

Howdy again ya'll and how ya'll was. Me, well I been better but I quickly got over it. It were too distractulating and confusimatin'. I reckon I is better off jus' bein' me, right?
Anyway, I thought I would update today and man what a trip, just to get on the site to post was a nightmare! At first the thingy wouldn't let me sign on and then it would not let me go to my site and create a new post without wanting me to create a new account. I tell you this new teknology is just scaring the living daylights outta this ole country boy. Iff'n you can't operate a keyboard and scoot a mouse I reckon you'll be left in the snail age. 'Nough 'bout all that.
There ain't really a whole lotta new news. Yesterday I got a HOT message in Welding class. I had just run a bead and was chipping the flux off of it and a piece of redhot flux popped off and went down my shirt collar!! It melted my earplug cord in two and burned me about 4 times before I could get it away from my skin. When I took my coveralls off at the end of the class(I wear 'em over my street clothes to stay clean) I felt the piece of slag hooked to the inside of my shirt. Man did that thingy hurt!!!!!! I learned 2 different techniques to using a welding rod and the theory behind them and it was interesting.
This Sunday afternoon, V and I will be inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa honor society at a ceremony at Calhoun. I guess working hard and squeakin' by with a 3.9 GPA might finally pay off. (Actually we paid them off to let us join, 70 bucks apiece!!!!!) Well I reckon I should let ya go and get back to work, but remember this...* The trouble with bucket seats is that not everybody has the same size bucket!!!!!!!!
Ya'll be good, Poppi

No News Is Good News?

2007-02-04T12:04:00.000-06:00

Howdy again ya'll,
I was just sitting here watching the wind chime blowing in the wind and pondering life's persistant question...since I am here alone, who is going to fill up my empty coffee cup? Well I guess I should know that answer but I keep hoping that somebody will be home soon.
Anyway, on the other hand side, it sure looks pretty nice outside but I know it is colder than an ice cube sittin' on a hot tin roof. I had to work last nite and it went pretty quick and I didn't have to overwork myself like I did last Monday. We had two people out that nite and I had to pull duty for 3 people and it seemed that my hip and knee didn't like it one bit. I hobbled around like an 80 year old man for the rest of the week. Last nite I was able to move 98% better and hope to put it all behind me.
There really ain't nuthin' much else to report on except me sweetie is taking such good care of me that if she don't slow down she is gonna spoil me. She keeps hintin' that I need to take a shower more often, but I keep tellin' her that a spoiled man is supposed to smell like that.JK
Well, enough doo-daddlin', just remember: Seat belts are not as confining as wheelchairs!
Ya'll be good, Poppi

At It Again...

2007-01-31T11:30:00.000-06:00

Howdy ya'll,
How did ya be doin'?? Me, just good and been better but I got over it. Anyway I thought that I would update and not frustrate people when they look at my page and not see sumpthin' new. I done gone and figgered out that it is purty cold outside and it feels better in the house with my slippers on and a good cup of coffee. It makes looking out at the cold more bearable.
I have been busy this week in school and have made a drill/thread gage in machine shop and then tommorrow I will be moving on to a new type of welding rod and technique in welding class. I also have a test in there so I have to study and get ready for it. I really enjoy my classes this time and overall I have enjoyed all my classes since I started studying for this degree.
I am also studying Criminal Justice this semester and it is quite involved but it is fun and I hope that I can learn not to be a criminal.
Well I don't have time for a looooonnnngggg post so I will leave you with one thing to consider:
* How come it takes so little time for a child who is afraid of the dark to become a teenager who wants to stay up all night ?
Think about it.
Be good, Poppi

Caught Ya!!!!

2007-01-28T11:49:00.000-06:00

Howdy ya'll,
I bet ya thought that you could get through another day without looking at my blog, uh? Well it didn't work 'cause here ya are lookin' at it. I know you probably thought (and hoped) I would never update this here page, but HERE I Is.
Anyhoo, life goes on and on and on and on and... ya get the pitchure, pikter, pitcure, picture. I have been busy in school and on the job and haven't had a whole lot of time to work on this page. I had to get Missy V to work on the behind-the-scenes logistics of this blog so I could update it to. I couldn't update until I went to the new blogger format and I had trouble with it so she put her smarts to the task and got-R-done for me.
Friday I did something that I wanted to do for several years, I got my lifetime fishing license so I never have to worry about them expiring and getting caught by the Game Warden. Two or three years ago I was out fishing and had a good day with lots of fish and got home and looked at my license and they had expired 3 weeks earlier!! Talk about timing or luck, ...I saw a marine patrol boat, but he turned the other way just before he got to me, and I realized (just before I saw him) that I had forgotten the life vests that we were supposed to have in the boat!!! Needless to say me and Mr. B headed for home just so we wouldn't push the envelope.
Well I guess I'll go for now, but between now and then consider this: Why do Kamikaze pilots wear helmets?
Be good, Poppi

Are You Cold Yet?

2007-01-17T12:27:00.000-06:00

Howdy ya'll,
Come on in and make yorself right to home. If 'n ya can't come in, then peek in me window and see what the weather has brought. COLD and MORE COLD. That is outside though, but in here it is warm as toast without the butter. Outside it is colder than a muffleshnuffel. Anyway I think Mr. Winter has finally arrived(at least for this week.) I would like for all the naysayers on global warming to explain this unfortunate spate of events that have happened and brought us this ICE on the land. If global warming is haunting us then how come it can still get cold enough to freeze water? I guess it is the same argument that evolutiontists have to deal with; If we evolved then why are there still monkeys? Sometimes I think I work for some evolved people(just kiddin').
Well, I am back in study land and boy is it fast paced this time around. I started classes and in one class we are already on chapter 5. I have 4 chapters in a different class that I have to be ready for a test on by the 21st. If I keep going at this rate I might be confused...ugh...knowledgeable by the end of the semester. I done learned so much that I can't keep it all in order and seperated like they want me to so, who knows I might answer a question in machine shop with a welding answer.(scary right?) Either way I am hoping to get my schooling behind me by the middle of July.YES!!!!!!
Here at home there ain't much happenin' 'cept school,school and more school. Me pore Queen is running around and trying to help all of us schooling young'uns to get better grades and keeping up with our to-do schedules. She is sure enough a good one to have around!!!!!!
Even with all the chaos, I still love her and my chillen and try to make a decent livin' and stay outta truble...tribble...trahbble...trubble...yeah trouble.
Uh-Oh gotta go. (Time fer werk!!)
Be good, Poppi

He Done Got Older...Wiser?

2007-01-13T22:34:00.000-06:00

Howdy again ya'll,
Well here it is the day after yesterday and I finally got time to update this here journal page. We had a good crowd of young'uns here for the B's 16th birthday party. It was a surprise for him and it turned out pretty good. He was blessed with gifts and food (we helped him eat the goodies....) and the young people had fun talking and playing games. His birthday was back on Christmas day and this is the first time it worked out to get everbody together to celebrate. Now that he done added another year to his resume', reckon he got any smarter? We can only hope for the best. If it weren't for his'n momma he wouldn't have had a chance in the brain department. He shore is lucky she had some to share with him or he would have been in trouble.
He worked down in the shop on his 4 wheeler for part of the day and when it came time to start the activities it were harder than pulling chicken's teeth ta git him outta there!!!! Anyhoo, I finally got him movin' and then the games began. I hope we can git back on the 4 wheeler before too long and get it together before we forget what goes where. He is building a right purty 'un and I don't blame him too much for gettin' ants in his pants to be ridin' on that little hoss.
On a different note, (tenor I think) we is back strokin' on a full schedule of college again. I have a full load and am hoping to finish in the summer. The two classes I am taking this semester are expensive toolwise but when I get them all bought I will have a pretty good stash to use in the future.
Well I don't want to bore ya with my life's history so I am gonna sign off. I will try to do better and keep the blogging more up to date in the future. (Didn't tell ya how close in the future)
Be good, Poppi

I'm Plumb Wored Out!!!!!!

2006-12-27T09:14:00.000-06:00

Howdy Agin' Ya'll,

Yes, I'm tired. For several years I've been blaming it on middle-age, iron poor blood, lack of vitamins, air pollution, water pollution, saccharin, obesity, dieting, under-arm odor, yellow wax build-up and a dozen other maladies that make you wonder if life is really worth living.

But now, I find out, it ain't that at all.
I'm tired because I am plumb overworked!!!!

The population of this country is 200 million. Eighty-four million are retired, That leaves 116 million to do the work. There are 75 million in school, which leaves 41 million to do the work. Of this total there are 22 million employed by the government, that leaves 19 million to do the work.

Four million are in the armed forces, which leaves 15 million to do the work. Take from that the total of 14,800,000 people who work for state and city governments and that leaves 200,000 to do the work. There are 188,000 in hospitals, so that leaves 12,000 to do the work.

Now, there are 11,998 people in prisons, so that leaves just two people to do the work. You and me.
And YOU"RE sitting there reading this!!!!

NO WONDER I'M TIRED !!!!!!!!!!!

Don't sweat it too much, I ain't, I'm gone fishing and relaxin'.
Be good, Poppi

The Day Came...and Went!!!

2006-12-26T11:16:00.000-06:00

Howdy Ya'll,
Well the big day done come and gone and all I got was a big bill!! Not really to big, but nothing that I can't handle.
We had a dandy good time just being with ourselves and then later going to Brandon and Rebecca's for the evening. I worked on several little projects around the house and tried to help out where I could. We had a good time watching Ben opening his gifts. It is hard to believe that little crackerjack is already 16 years old. He was such a cute little booger and I think we picked him at the right time, but man has he growed... and growed... and growed. If'n I didn't know any better I would've thunk that he was almost an adult. Why it seems like just the other day I was givin' him a buzz haircut and he enjoyed it, but now he don't even like me to give him a trim. I asked him the other day if'n he wanted a hair cut and he asked me, "Which one would I like to cut?" Boy when ya get tecknikal like that it just makes ya wonder if he really ain't cut out ta be a engineer. Anyway that is what he plans on being with a little help from mum and pop. I wish him the best of luck and hope he does it, for his sake and the future he will create.
Today is a day I hope to get some things done so I won't be so pushed in the future. I got a big list and I done checked it twice and now that Christmas come and gone I ain't gotta worry about bein' naughty or nice. (Just Kiddin')!!!! Jiminy Crickets some of ya'll are so touchy... Anyway I try to be nice all the time. I know that some little eyeballs is watchin' and I don't want to cause 'em problems when they grow up.
'Nough jabberin'.
Be good, Poppi

The Day Before the Nite Before...

2006-12-23T17:44:00.000-06:00

Howdy to ya'll and how ya'll were?
'Twas the day before the nite before Christmas and all through the house the food was on the table and we were standing about. The conversation ended and the food started to disappear, of that there is no doubt. It was all so good that we stuffed ourselves and then sacked out, (sorta).
The day of get together was a great success thanks to the hospitality of my sister and her husband. I got to see all my siblings and some of their offspring. The food was awesome and watching the youngsters play was totally enjoyable.
It is amazing how fast we are getting older, ...well, some of us are. The rest of us are just getting better.hehe
I know I haven't updated for a while so I thought I would hop to it and do it!!! There hasn't been a whole lot goin' on in this neck of the weeds, er woods. The trees have all lost their hair, uh leaves. The air has gone chilly and the smell of winter is on the breeze. The weather is mild and not quite to dreary, uh-oh now I done gone and got teary. Anyhow it is pleasant and it sure helps out on the heating bills.
I am enjoying my time off from school and am trying to get some things done around here.(eat, sleep, nap and fish). Friday was my last day at work for the rest of the year and I am sure that it will take me till next year to recuperate. All the hard work that I am trying to get done is sure to wear me out. right?
Well I don't want to wear you out reading this so, I will let you go. Just remember, the more that you do is less for me to have to take care of. Thankeee --Thankeee --Thankee!!!!
Be good, Poppi

We'uns Had Fun

2006-12-10T19:30:00.000-06:00

Howdy Ya'll again,
Well here it is Sunday and man have the days passed by!!! Just the other day I updated and now I am behind agin'. So iff'n I can figure out the keys then I'll try to give ya' a briefup of what do be goin' on behind the scenes here at the ole homestead er, ranch, uh --where I live.
Ain't a whole lot happening except grabbing life by the horns and trying to make it go my way. I fixed up some on the little house up on the front and got busted by the inhabitants before I could get it done and get back home. They was a shore 'nuff sprized (and I think happy so they wouldn't have to do it.) But, either way the new winnder dressed it up a spot gooder!
Friday nite at work I had to go to the south plant and babysit a water pump until 1:30 in the morning. It got so cold that a fire sprinkler water pipe busted and dumped about 2000 gallons of water in the floor. The floor is sunken about 1 1/2 feet so we had to pump the water up and out so the floor would be dry enough to get in the building and make the repair. One of the first shift maintenance crew and my colleague from second made the repair the next day. I really felt for my buddy, he worked till 1:30 with me and then went in at 6:30am the next morning to help fix it.
Saturday nite, me Sweetie took me and the kids to see, "A Christmas Carol" by Charly Dickens and it were quite interesting. The special effects were pretty good and I thought Jacob Marly did a good job of shakin' Scrooge up. Ol' Dickens sure did a bang-up job of writin' that story and I thought the Fantasy Playhouse did a good job of dramatizing it for the payin' folk.
After the play, we headed home and decided to stop at "good ole Wal-Mart", (just to shake 'em up a bit and see what they had fer sale) seein's we ain't happy 'bout buyin' anything since they treat their people like trash. Anyway we ran into some good friends of ours and proceeded to chat until we thought the kids would beat us home. When we realized the time, we lit a shuck and headed for the house and just beat them by about 30 minutes. (It would have been by ten minutes but they had car trouble and got home later than the curfew.) We had a great evening with our friends and came home all tuckered out. We might have to do it again sometime -before we get old.
Anyhoo, I probly rambled on long enough to put some of you to sleep so I'll zip me lip.
Ya'll be good, (Santa's watchin'), Poppi

The Phat Lady Has Sung...

2006-12-06T07:52:00.000-06:00

Howdy ya'll,
Welcome to another exciting edition of the Poppi blog news. (sorta) The semester is over and I have finished my finals and made a passing grade. I am thankful that I was able to keep up with all I had to do, what with all the interruptions that presented themselves in my life. I went to a counselor to see if I would still be able to finish up in the summer and she confused me so bad and told me that I still had 3 more semesters before I could graduate. I came home and told me Sweetie and she said I was almost done and then got the schedule out and proved it to me. Man is she smart or what!!!!!! Anyway after I got over the scare I celebrated by going in to work and trying to make some more money to pay for all of it.
Now that the break is here I have a lot of things to try to get done around here in the next few weeks. I have some small jobs for some others that I have promised to help them with also. If I feel strong enough I also want to work some overtime while they allow it. If it warms up just a teensy bit I want to go fishing. My brother and I went out last Saturday and like to froze to death. It were so cold on the water that if'n your nose run you didn't even have ta wipe it, - just flick the icicle off when it got in your way. Needless to say we didn't stay out long!!
Anyway I hope to get things done. I will quit rambling now and let you go back to sleep, but if you peeked in my window that is what you would have seen !.!.!.!
Be good, Poppi

Gettin' 'er Done

2006-12-01T21:08:00.000-06:00

Howdy to ya'll and how ya'll was?
Well it has been a while since I posted on this contraption so I thought I better cautched it up! We'uns have been real busy trying to get done with this semester and keeping up the grades. I finally finished with my Hydraulics class and I am working on my Wiring final. When I am done with that test then I am done for the semester!!!!! YeeeeeHaaaaaaa!!!!
Oops, I guess I got excited. It has been a long hard set of classes and I had several weeks of interruption.
Well on another note I just finished my second week of 4 hours per day of work and next week I will go to full time again. I am finally feeling like I am gaining and it feels great. It has been a slow recovery and I am looking forward to being back to 100%.
Ya'll be good, Poppi

Thanksgiving is For Givingthanks.

2006-11-23T17:45:00.000-06:00

Howdy ya'll,
Well here it is Thanksgiving and this turkey is stuffed!(Actually just full.) Not with turkey but LASAGNA!!!!!!!
My sweetie can make an awesome pan of Lasagna and it is hard to stop eating even after your belly pushes you up to four feet away from the table 'cause your so full. Anyway I did good today, I ate just what I needed to feel full and I am not stuffed and bloated feeling. Yehooo! Now I can have some dessert later and not feel sick from being so full.

'Nough bout all that food. I was able to get some stuff done in my shop and also got the seat back replaced on the boat. In the morning I want to go fishing and see if I can catch a mess of
'em. The weather is supposed to be purty and the wind isn't supposed to be too bad. I've only got 50 pounds of plastic worms and grubs to use so don't think I will run out.

Today was a plum purty day and I really enjoyed being out in it. I stayed outside nearly all day and I think it may have helped to strengthen me a little bit. I worked 1/2 days this week and it seemed like the shift would never be over. It was a little rough to be on the concrete since I got used not having to be on it. Next week I will again be on 1/2 days and then I will go back to full time.

Well I guess that's about enough ramblin' so I reckon I will leave ya so you can mutter to yoself.
Be good, Poppi

It Were Downright Dandy...

2006-11-18T18:41:00.000-06:00

Howdy ya'll,
Well here it is Saturday nite and I'm full as a tick! I went to Town Creek and fished today while my Queen read a book and sorted coupons. The water was messed up due to the recent cold front that went thru a few days ago, but the weather was nice, nice, nice. I only caught 1 decent size crappie and just couldn't connect with several others. I also hooked a small striped bass but he was too small to keep. Since I only had that one fish, I -being the good guy that I am-let him go just before I pulled the boat out of the water.(Actually I was too lazy to clean just one fish.) We got home and I got all my gear put away and then my Sweetie and I headed down to the cajun cookshop in gasoline alley and bought some alligator tail, crawdads, and shrimp for supper. Man you talk about good, it were exxceeelentoooo!!!!! While we were waiting for our order to get ready they gave us some cajun boiled peanuts to sample. They were good, but I was surprised at the heat they could generate. I couldn't eat very many since they blistered my lips and set my mouth on fire! I like hot stuff, but I think they added some kinda liquid fire to these bad boys!!!!!! I didn't eat too much, but I think it swole up in me and I feel sorta fullish.
I don't get to fish too much, but when I go I like to make a day of it. It just relaxes me and lets me recharge and it is even better if Sharon goes with me. Anyway we had a good day and I am trying to get in the mood to go back to work starting Monday. I get to go back for 4 hours per day for 2 weeks and then I will go back to full time.
Well just thought I would bore ya with all the hoighty-toighty details.
Be good, Poppi

Friday Came and Thursday Went.

2006-11-17T18:46:00.000-06:00

Howdy you'uns,
How ya'll is just doin'? Us'uns is doing jus' fine as whale blubber on an eskimo sled. At least it felt like Alaska this morning but not as cold. It looked like it was going to be a cloudy day but it turned purtyer than you could shake a three dollar bill at. Just think Today is the day we looked forward to yesterday and will be the day we look back to tommorrow and we can't see it today because we are living in it now. The history we make through our actions will be what we are remembered for in the future.(I oughta been a Filisoferer..Philifosferer or sumthin'.)
All this pretty day did to me was make me want to go catch a crappie or two, maybe three or four, or five or six. Man the possibilities are just endless! I worked my tackle box over and reorganized and threw away and restrung lines on reels and got so fired up to go fishin' that I dug some fish out of the freezer for supper. (Just couldn't wait for a fresh mess.) I even threw some shrimpy's into the deep fryer. Man was it good!!!!! Anyway in the morning I want to go to Guntersville and try for some crappie. If I don't get any at least I had fish this week already.hehe
We had a little cutie here all day nearly and somehow she learned to talk. I thought she might be a tickle-me-Elmo but she declared her name was Olivia. All you had to do was lend her an ear and she would fill it up enough for ALL her countrymen.(Ceaser would have been proud.) But she is a little sweetie and we enjoyed her coming over.
Anyway enough ramblin', the boat should be ready in the morning and I hope to done me some good by tommorrow nite and have a good mess o' fish.
Be good, Poppi

I Got "Em !!!!!

2006-11-14T11:19:00.001-06:00

Howdy again,
Well here it is Tuesday and the sun is shinin'. I woke up early (4:30am) and couldn't go back to sleep. I didn't have anything on my mind so I don't know why, ...besides ya gotta have a mind before you can put anything on it right? I finally got tired of layin' there and climbed outta the sack around 6:15 and started to get ready to go to Decatur. I had to re-up my CDL's and I needed to go to Calhoun to check in with my instructor. Seems I haven't been in class in two weeks so I wanted to make sure I was caught up on everything. Anyway I got to the License Bereau and was the first in line, with Vanessa a close second. I have never been in and out so fast for a license re-up but, for Vanessa and me both it only took 20 minutes. Usually you have to go sit for hours on end and then may not get anything accomplished but, Not Today!! I have been nervous about my CDL's lapsing but I dropped the Haz-mat and everything went right on through. Man am I glad!!!
On the other leg...er, hand, I am recouping and getting psyched up for another Dr. visit tommorrow and am hoping it will go well. I think I am finally gaining strength (not weight), and hope to get back to 100% before the cows come home or the chickens go on the roost.
Well I guess I'll quit rambling and get back to work (resting) and not bore you with all the gory details and let you finish eating your chicken leg and drinking your buttermilk. Ya'll stay healthy and stay safe.
Be good, Poppi

Monday It Is....

2006-11-13T20:26:00.000-06:00

Howdy ya'll,

Well here it is Monday already and the week has begun. As I sit here and try to update my blog my mind is blank.(normal) I had some company stop by and visit tonight and they brought me one of my favorites, Pumpkin Pie!!
Today has been a whirl of activity what with my Queen lining up Dr. appointments and trying to figure out where to go to renew my CDL before they expire, and me moving from the couch to the chair and then to the recliner and back again. All this moving just makes my head spin. Guess if I had something in my head 'sides air it might weigh more and not tend to spin so bad.
The weather today was beautiful and I got to go out into it for a little while and enjoyed soaking up the rays.
Saturday Sharon and I went to Guntersville to do some business and she pointed out how the trees are so pretty. I have seen them in years past and never thought about them much, until she said something about them. There are so many different colors and shades that I have never noticed before because I never REALLY looked at them.
Anyway the family has all gone to different activities tonight so I thought since I am alone I would update. I'll be going back to the Dr. Wednesday and find out if I get to go back to work and how soon and with what restrictions. I hope all is well and will end well.
Ya'll be good, Poppi

What A Day !!!!!

2006-11-10T18:01:00.000-06:00

Howdy friends,
Well here it is Friday and boy what a day it were! I got up early (before dinner) and then had a Dr. Appointment and ended up getting home around 5:30pm. All but the last 30 minutes of the day was spent at the Dr.'s office. I got a good report on my lipids and also got my CDL health card while there. I have been worried about not being able to get it in time to renew my license before they lapse. Now I can go renew with little problems.
Today has been the first day that I really ventured out in almost 2 weeks, (I left my electronic ankle bracelet at home). JK. Anyway I seem to have tolerated it pretty well, but it is amazing how tired you get when you have to get someone to drive you to different places. I would rather drive but I let the Queen drive this time.
Last nite I had a bit o' company and little Elly was here for a while then his mummy and daddy came and ate supper with us and we had a good time. That little feller can sure wear a chubby dude like me out in no time. I ended up going to bed early before he left for home. I hope I didn't hurt his feelings by not standing on the porch and blowing him kisses and hollering bye-bye.
Anyhoo, enough rambling!!!!
Be good, Poppi

IT'S OVERRRRRR!!!!!!!!!

2006-11-08T09:30:00.000-06:00

Oooppss, I didn't mean ta holler that loud, hope I didn't wake any sleeping babies.

Anyhow, Howdy friends and naybers,
Well here it is the day after and we'uns is still kickin' even after all the fuss and hoopla of getting all these folks voted into office. I trust they will do their best for the best of us common folk. Those that want to use their office to damage us I hope will be held in check by their colleagues and not get to unleash evils that have long-range effects. 'Nough rambling about elections.

Another day is upon us whether we are ready or not and I hope it will be a good one. The sky is still cloudy and it looks like more rain could be in our future if it decides to.
I am feeling better and hope to get caught up on my schooling so I won't be too far behind when I go back to class. My instructor is working with me and I am thankful for that since I hope to be done with my studies in the summer. Me Queen has been busy around the castle cooking, canning, and cleaning, and taking care of me. I really am thankful for her and hope it ain't too much work for her. She's a good 'un and iff'n I was half as good it'd be awesome. But I is who I is and without all the spinach and fluff.

Well I gotta go, company is coming up to spend some time with us and I don't want to bore ya with too much rhetoric.
Be good, Poppi

Tuesday It Is...

2006-11-07T10:53:00.000-06:00

Howdy do ya'll,

Well here it is already Tuesday, the day to vote, and am I glad. I am so tired of the campaigning and the mudslingin' that goes with it. I hope the best people win and the country can stay the meanness that is rampant. I thought about running for governor but I didn't want to embarrass Gov. Bobby too bad and show off so I let him make his own name.

Today is another day with liquid sunshine and boy, has it shone. I bet we got enough rain to drown a fish. Speaking of fish, I haven't been in a while and am really itchin' to go. I am almost feeling ready enough to consider giving those fish a hard time some day in the near future before I go back to work. One good thing about the fall weather is it causes the fish to pack together in certain spots and that makes for fun times when you find them.

Anyway, I voted, and am encouraging ya'll to vote too!
Be good, Poppi WeeeHooo Smurf fer Sherff!!!!!

A New Day !

2006-11-06T10:06:00.000-06:00

Howdy again feller friends,

Well here it is Monday and what have I gotten done today? Nothing much yet but I am getting better and I am looking to get this episode of healing behind me. It is good to have my little girl back home after months...days of being off gallavanting around in the muddy mississippi, ..er.. I mean Mississippi state. Don't know why Alabama ain't good enuff for her anymore. Anyway she claims to have had a good time but we'll see.

Our neighbors got some more goats yesterday so we got more variety to look at now, it used to be just white goats, brown goats, whiteandbrown goats, and brown goats. Now we have the black goats to look at too! Life is just so exciting,,,,If you don't want to look at goats then you can watch the carrots rotate in the microwave OR watch the kudzu take over the fencerow.(my favorite)

Well gotta go I got another excitin' thing fixin to happen and I don't want to miss a thing.
Ya'll be good, Poppi

I'm Baaack!!!

2006-11-03T11:03:00.001-06:00

Howdy friends and neighbors,
I told you last week that I would try to keep you updated better this week but I have not felt up to it until today. So here I am and maybe I can keep my promise. It has been a long week and I feel I am getting stronger now, (Finally). The procedure I had done Monday took only 20 minutes to do but the recovery time seems slightly longer. I am thankful for a good wife and kids that have helped me during this time.

Tonight my brother John and his family are coming up to bring supper and visit and I am looking forward to seeing them. It seems like it has been a long time since we have had any time together. They are bringing Tim and Amy and their son Ryan with them and it will be the first time for me to see the baby (In person), so I am looking forward to seeing them.

Ben has been working on his school pretty hard this week and is finally getting caught up in his subjects. Vanessa left with some other young people for Hattiesburg MS this morning and won't be back till Sunday nite. Her birthday is Sunday the 5th and she turns 19 for her last year as a teenager. Getting old quick? Naw! Just growin' up too stinkin' fast, I bet ya.

Anyway I am going to sit in the sunshine for a little while later today when it warms up some and try to soak up the rays. The summer has left us and now the fall has fell so any warmth that can be gleaned in the middle of the day must be gotten if possible. I am thankful for heat in the house. Can you imagine trying to stay warm in a cave at nite without knowing what a fire was (to keep you warm) and only wearing some stinky cold animal hide to keep you shivering...er warm? In some ways the modern world is going crazy but I am all for the heat and air systems that have been developed. YeeeHawww!!!!
Ya'll have a good day and don't spend to much time on The Google. Be good, Poppi

What a Day it Were!

2006-10-28T19:44:00.000-05:00

Howdy feller friends,
Today was a day that turned out to be different from the last few I have had. Today I actually had fun. (sort of) Vanessa and I got up early and went with a Calhoun school group to a Renaissance Fair in Florence, AL. It was interesting seeing all the costumes and the supposed way of life (as seen through english eyes) that was lived then. Some of the outfits were really intensive and others were sorta ghoulish and goofy. It seems that a person could dress anyway they wanted to and it was just fine. It reminded me of today's people, just a bunch of slovenly bums that don't want any body to tell them what to do.

After that exciting encounter and freezing to death nearly, we went to a resturant about halfway across the state and ate lunch. It was a decent place but the company we were in made us wish for a release so we could head for home. After the lunch we went to UNA for a campus tour. I reckon Calhoun wants to shuck us and send us somewhere more expensive so we will feel like we earned something for our money. We finally got home around 5:30 or sixish maybe earlier or later, it depends which angle you looked at the clock from.

Sharon and Ben picked up Nathan and Kim's girls then they went to Wally-World and he stocked the drinks and and they brought them home for the weekend(the girls that is). Seems that Nathan and Kim needed some rest and relaxation since Olivia gives 'em a run for their money on the chatter circuit (She's still a little sweety). I've been home for several hours and the quietest it has been is when I went down to the shop and helped Ben put some of his 4-wheeler parts away. He has a bunch of parts to sell if'fn you want to spend some money.

Anyway if you wonder what I am up to don't wonder just read through my ramblings above and have a good day. Be good, Poppi

Where did the days go?

2006-10-27T10:04:00.000-05:00

Howdy friends neighbors and feller countrymen,
Well here it is already, FRIDAY and I just now have time to collect my thoughts and try to put 'em down for you to see, er read. Hey! You come back here! (Sorry about that, one of my thoughts just tried to leave.) Anyway, through my window today I see ... You guessed it, liquid sunshine again. According to the radar the brighter dryer sunshine should be here when it comes. (Hopefully today.) I had a chance to talk to my instructors yesterday and it looks like my classes will work out so I may be able to graduate in the spring. I will have two more semesters with full load schedules and then I hope the light at the end of the tunnel will be freedom and not a train! This past couple of semesters have been a challenge but with Sharon and the kid's encouragement I think I'll be able to stick it out.
The other day I actually got to play with Elliott and boy did I have a time. He is growing up so big so fast and is a great ham already. He has a chintzy smile and loves to show it to you, just ask him. I got a good crop of kids (son-in-law included) and am so tickled that the woman I married raised 'em with the right blend of fertilizer. Maybe she could write down the recipe and make some money off'n it.
Anyway that is what you would have seen if you looked through my window this week and,... in the next few weeks I hope to be able to keep a better posting for you. Be good, Poppi

Totally Relaxicated

2006-10-21T17:03:00.000-05:00

Howdy friends,
Well here it is Saturday and all I got done is what I finished. I know I didn't post the last few days but here I is!!!! Anyhoo I got up this morning and took my sweety (she got up too!) and went to G'ville and wet some hooks. I only got some nibbles and couldn't make any connections with the fish I was wanting for supper so I finally came home and ate some kinda pizza concoction Vanessa fired up for us and boy was it some good stuff!! After munchin' it up I took mr. B out to Arab to show off some of his bikes and see if he could sell them but the guy wanted to give him too low a dollar amount so no sale. Sharon cut the grass in the back yard and when I got home I cut the grass in the front yard and let the rest go. I got to relax and enjoy watching the turtles slip into the water when we got to close. There were some ducks and geese and we saw some herons standing on the shore just soaking up the sun and working on their tans. You know you have gotten to close to them when they come alive and give a prehistoric screech and then fly off over the top of you. It just makes you hope somebody hasn't painted a target on your head while you slept. Anyway I thought I would try to let you see what I saw out of my window today. Well I'll try to keep you posted unless I don't have time or forget. Until next time ya'll be cool and stay dry unless it rains on ya!! Be good,Poppi

Howdy friends and neighbors...

2006-10-18T00:23:00.000-05:00

Howdy friends and neighbors,
Well here it is another day with liquid sunshine and perfect weather to sleep in, yeah right!!! I woke up this morning and looked out my window and considered my options; I could skip school, go to school, eat breakfast, not eat breakfast, stay inside and not get wet or go outside and get soaked. I finally decided to get up and kiss my sweety and wish her a happy 25th anniversary! Boy was that a great idea! hehe Anyway I emailed star 99 last nite and put our date on the list and this morning we listened to them call it out and then we had our name drawn out of all the entries (there were two) to win a gift from the chocolate gallery in Huntspatch. Boy you talk about woohooing and getting excited. Well actually we didn't but were very respectfully thankful. Now my sweety can eat some sweets for free. Anyway on to school like a good little boy I went, and then Sharon and I met for lunch at the Barn in the hills, (Barnhills). Then I went to Huntsville and picked up my gift certificate for the chocolate thingys. After I got it I went on to work and had a fairly decent nite. However getting home is better!!! A bad day at home is sooo much better than a good day at work and as long as Sharon is with me the only thing that could make it better is on the lake fishing! Anyway I will not bore you with all the sordid details and I hope you all enjoyed the look out my window with me. Be good, Poppi

2006-10-16T11:03:00.000-05:00

Howdy to ya'll and a good day too. If you look out my window today you will see liquid sunshine. It has condensed and also covered the ground so be careful when you drive or you could end up seeing what you weren't expecting. A culvert maybe? Or a ditch? Anyway the Queen and I went to Huntspatch this morning and on the way home they blasted the bridge pilings out and it felt like an earthquake. The ground shook and the windows at the bank vibrated and I thought they would pop out of the frames. Tomorrow will be the 25th anniversary for the Queen and I. Wow time sure does fly when your having fun and working and going to school and trying to keep up a home and property and trying to visit friends and fishing and raising kids and playing with a handsome little grandson (I'm not biased just convinced, after all he is kin to me). Well actually he got his good looks from somebody else probably but I don't guess it hurts to dream. Anyway I gotta go work on some school so I hope looking through my window will make for a brighter day. Poppi

2006-10-15T23:34:00.000-05:00

Hello everyone and welcome to my world. I am new to the bloggin' world but have enjoyed reading them on Ben'e's page. She has helped me set up my own account and I will try to keep it updated as much as possible. I am sometimes kind of busy so I don't have time to keep a journal and she thought that this might help me to get started keeping up with what is going on. So!!!!! Welcome to Poppi's Window..