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I have wanted to go to our new southwest farmer’s market for the past month, unfortunately I have been sick… or out of town to our family reunion.  This Saturday, I actually made it there, and oh how wonderful it was.

 Of all the things that I picked up, I found the most unusual squash called Zephyr Squash… half of it is yellow, the other half of it was green and they had the classic gooseneck of yellow summer squash. I bought a pound of it and for dinner I had Squash and Lima Beans.

What impressed me more than the squash was the farmer, I met Ralph and Kathy Packard who own the Misty Meadows Farm in Meade County.  Two delightful people who are not shy at all to tell you about everything they have growing down on the farm.  I have been to far too many “farmer’s markets” and seen boxes that were labled “California Organic” and people who were selling produce that they obviously purchased from a commercial vender.  Ralph and Kathy are the real deal though… and everything I purchased from them was delightful.

The squash looked better than what I have pictured… I wanted everyone to see what Zephyr squash looked like… so if you see it at a farmers market buy it up.  If we truly want to make an impact on our oil usage we should start asking where our food comes from.  I have decided it’s not just in my best interest to purchase food that was grown or raised 50 miles or less from my home.

For more infromation about Misty Meadows farm… take a look at their website.  http://www.packardsmmfarm.com I am definately going to be a repeat customer.

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Every year we must go through the annual fire extinguisher training… FUN.  I just found out this week that our annual training will also fall on my Birthday this year.  This training also includes a LIVE Burn.

 Wonder what the real message behind this is?

 

Guess this Birthday’s gonna be one of those.

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These are my two kitties… it got cool enough last night to open the window and enjoy the fresh air.  Of course the little clowns had to climb in the window and get some fresh air.

In Lulville we have had near 100 degree heat now for a month straight.  It was quite refreshing to be able to open up the windows and air the place out last night.

One of the perks of Home Ownership now is that I can have pets… and all the benefits that come with it like a fat cat that likes to lick my leg to get me to pet her.  (It’s annoying and she gets an instant reaction since it instantly gets my attention.  Then there is my incredibly fast growing Kitten Elvis.  He’s only five months old now and is almost as big as Priscilla (who is a 3 year old Tonkinese).  He was lounging in the window this morning cute as a button.

 For those who have never had pets in your life… you don’t know what you are missing.  They love you unconditionally… greet you at the door and are a never ending source of entertainment.

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The American dream for many is to own your own home… where it’s yours free and clear and you can do whatever you want with it.

Today I am a home owner… I am approved for a mortgage on my first home.

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For the past month I have had a tooth that had become increasingly painful… every time I chew it was like a knife being stuck into the back of my jaw.  Finally I had enough last week and went to the dentist.

Turns out that I had a CRACKED tooth… one that cracked from side to side in line with the Gums… the worst kind to have.  I had to wait a week, but today managed to get in to get it fixed.  I was quoted two prices… one for $22 if I only needed a filling and one for $600 if I needed a crown.

Lucky me… I only needed a filling… fortune smiled on me today.  I guess you can say I hitt the Tooth Lottery.

Allen

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