What's everybody doing today?

[Amish Heart]

Drove into the other town for little granddaughter's school conference, and on the way home we loaded up at the amish grocery and checked the mail. Husband having a hard time with his knee today, so we've been improvising getting him moved around where he wants to be. Hoping it'll feel better tomorrow, because it's not easy. Florida sis called and we caught up on the phone for a long time, that was fun. Bumped into my cousin Harry at the grocery, and he looked horrible. I'm surprised he even got the horse hitched to the buggy. He just got in from Ohio a few days ago by train, and appears to have caught the muck. He's going to be 80 soon, so I worry about him. It hit here while he was gone, so hoping another round isn't going to be happening.

 

[OldSchool]

Right now taking a break from ebay selling, it is work, especially when I sell something and have to ship it. lol... But.... it can be fun - you know... with the challenge and doing well.

AI has been pissing me off, though. News-Flash.... we don't play well together.

 

[Pearl]

Finally got Buddy's hooves trimmed. Also got a bunch of little things done! Not doing a much this evening. Just got back from taking Bear and the two outside cats for a woods walk!

 

[Ekatarina]

I feel so tired...I would love to sleep 12 hours in a row
Would be nice

 

[Neb]

My buddy called to ask me to fetch his mail. He is back in the hospital having had another part of his toe amputated. He says he should be out soon.

Since I was out I toured the backfield and checked a house recently put up for sale. I am shocked at the asking price for a place half the size of ours. The Princess has declared we aren't buying any more real estate until we finish the hobby house.

The backfield had a tree come down that I will need to clear. Some wild grape vines are holding up so it will be tricky getting it on the ground. Project for another day.

Then back to the Hobbit hole.

The Princess want to move the fireplace up and thr mantle down. I may make a card board cut of the television so we move stuff around to decide.

33 days until The Princess retires. Then we can team on this project.

Ben

 

[Amish Heart]

My buddy called to ask me to fetch his mail. He is back in the hospital having had another part of his toe amputated. He says he should be out soon.

Since I was out I toured the backfield and checked a house recently put up for sale. I am shocked at the asking price for a place half the size of ours. The Princess has declared we aren't buying any more real estate until we finish the hobby house.

The backfield had a tree come down that I will need to clear. Some wild grape vines are holding up so it will be tricky getting it on the ground. Project for another day.

Then back to the Hobbit hole.

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The Princess want to move the fireplace up and thr mantle down. I may make a card board cut of the television so we move stuff around to decide.

33 days until The Princess retires. Then we can team on this project.

Ben

It'll be more fun working as a team

 

[Neb]

It'll be more fun working as a team

You betcha.

Should keep me motivated.

Ben

 

[sonya123]

this site is running very slow today
today animal care, laundry that I didn' get to yesterday and maybe walking Otto along the road since it is still very windy.
tomorrow we have a market meeting , that is probably when the lambs will arrive...
I am thinking about trying to bake some new things for the market, have some recipes I want to try out, but the problem is they are time consuming . What I want to bake and what is profitable is not always the same thing. I have mostly given up on baking things that take a lot of time to shape , like bagels or pretty pastries and have even made cinnamon rolls into a bread . Much faster to make 4 breads than 20 rolls
So I have a random question: if you were to buy some baked goods at a farmers market , what would you like to see there ( besides regular bread)? How much would you be willing to pay for it?

 

[Amish Heart]

Things I buy at the farmer's mkt that I know I can make, but don't make....cinnamon rolls, pumpkin roll (the one with the cream cheese rolled inside), chive bread ring (stuffed with something inside, and starts as a roll, then is pulled and cut to a ring), foccacia bread.

 

[Pearl]

The site is slow this morning!! I usually only buy breads at the farmer's market. Regular work day here! Need to get gas in the car so I'll take it. Not sure what I'll get into later!!

 

[Magus]

I'm awake! Let's see how spontaneous I can be.

 

[LadyLocust]

Dropped off keys at old house yesterday
Got some things done outside (see garden thread). Primed and painted hallway wall that was repaired- will do second coat this morning then I can get the brown paper up off the floor and get it cleaned up.
Have another chiropractor appointment this morning then painting, planting and more unpacking.

 

[Amish Heart]

Husband still not putting weight on one leg, says his knee is hurting, so he's using the electric scooter instead of the walker, even to go 5 feet. Hmm. Was hoping it would be better today, I had to move alot of stuff around yesterday, so we'll see.
No school for little granddaughter today, and she needs new tennis shoes, so we'll go into the bigger town this afternoon, and maybe also load up with feed since she can help with that. Tonight is the town's Liverwurst and Fried Mush supper, so we'll be going to that, was hoping husband would go with the wheelchair, but we'll see. Animal chores this morning, and more clean out in the greenhouses. The weather looks nice!

 

[snappy1]

@hashbrown , I hope you are recuperating nicely!

Couldn't finish spraying weeds, yesterday as I ran out of spray. Didn't want to go to town to get more. So next week, I will finish that.
Ended up writing ebay drafts for 5 pairs of shoes. So we will take photos this afternoon.
Other than that, will walk.
Walk dogs.
Make oatmeal for DH.

Tomorrow morning, will be helping my friend outside of town for a few hours.

 

[sonya123]

Things I buy at the farmer's mkt that I know I can make, but don't make....cinnamon rolls, pumpkin roll (the one with the cream cheese rolled inside), chive bread ring (stuffed with something inside, and starts as a roll, then is pulled and cut to a ring), foccacia bread.

I already make the cinnamon roll bread ( it's basically the same recipe but shaped into loaves) , and foccacia bread both sell really well.
The bread ring, I know what you are talking about . Tried it once and it looked crappy LOL but thanks !
I can't sell pumpkin roll, has cheese in it, not allowed here . I am already pushing it by selling goat milk for " donations"

 

[Magus]

The laundromat was full at 9:00 on a Friday Dubbya tea eff? Who does Laundry this early?
So I guess I play doom.

 

[MoBookworm1957]

Waiting…….,,

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Hope it isn't anything super serious.
Prayers going up.

 

[MoBookworm1957]

Glory be!
The Irishman has bought a house.
It's in my hometown.
I'm excited for him.
This should be an eye opening experience for him.
Now as everyone else gathers his belongings from our houses, apartment.
He will clearly see what was scattered everywhere.
The teenagers in various households are staking claims to newly emptied areas in their homes.
Exciting times for all.
Front porch time:
Coffee, crocheting sitting out on the front porch enjoying the sunshine.
Laying out garden areas in flower pots, stock tanks, raised garden beds.
Started various Jalapeno seeds,

 

[hashbrown]

I’m laying around the house trying to heal up. Did go out this morning and take my guys their checks this morning.

 

[hashbrown]

Hope it isn't anything super serious.
Prayers going up.

It was only a hernia

 

[MoBookworm1957]

It was only a hernia

Any time us "Old guys/gals" have surgery it's a cause for concern.
But I'm glad you're going to be okay.

 

[Amish Heart]

I already make the cinnamon roll bread ( it's basically the same recipe but shaped into loaves) , and foccacia bread both sell really well.
The bread ring, I know what you are talking about . Tried it once and it looked crappy LOL but thanks !
I can't sell pumpkin roll, has cheese in it, not allowed here . I am already pushing it by selling goat milk for " donations"

I know cookies and breads like cheese bread, jalapeno bread sell real well here, and pies...fruit and pecan mostly because they can't do cream. I just wouldn't buy any of those normally because I do my own. Some lady was selling "homemade tortilla chips" and salsa last season but not sure if she did well. I think pies are the best seller here and a fruit pie sells for $14, or it did last year.

 

[Mountain trapper]

Going out to start draining the oil in the truck soon. I figured it out this morning, I put less than 4,700 miles on my truck in the last 18 months. Even less on my Jeep. Just hit 1,000 hours on the tractor too, it's a 2018 model.
Drove the side by side yesterday to pick up our mail and check out the condition of the road. It's still not drivable. Maybe next week we can drive out. The new wood chipper should be in by Wednesday. I had it delivered to the next state over, no sales tax. Saved a lot of $$$. My new boat should be in next week too.

 

[teeceetx]

Had a scheduled Dr. appointment at 10:30.

Cobbled together brunch of scrambled eggs, onion, bell pepper, shredded cheese, and hash browns.

Have a few errands to run today.

 

[sonya123]

I know cookies and breads like cheese bread, jalapeno bread sell real well here, and pies...fruit and pecan mostly because they can't do cream. I just wouldn't buy any of those normally because I do my own. Some lady was selling "homemade tortilla chips" and salsa last season but not sure if she did well. I think pies are the best seller here and a fruit pie sells for $14, or it did last year.

I made small apple pies last year ( from our apples) and they sold out really fast. If we get apples this year I will do it again. Not worth it if you have to buy the apples
Haven't found a great recipe for cheese bread yet, but I put cheese on my foccaccia bread

 

[Ekatarina]

I just did ate 3 marshmallows and sipping a black tea and honey

That always do put a smile of joy on my face

 

[OldSchool]

Today... checking out some old 70's vintage stereo receives that are 'die-hard' and sell for good money. But that's nothing new. In doing so.... listened to some conservative news talk radio. Now? Tempted to bet if the stockmarket will go up or down.

 

[Mountain trapper]

Today... checking out some old 70's vintage stereo receives that are 'die-hard' and sell for good money. But that's nothing new. In doing so.... listened to some conservative news talk radio. Now? Tempted to bet if the stockmarket will go up or down.

The stock market is up 4400 points in the past 12 months. Even YTD its up over 1000 points. It always bounces up and down. Buy when it's down and sell when it's up.

 

[OldSchool]

The stock market is up 4400 points in the past 12 months. Even YTD its up over 1000 points. It always bounces up and down. Buy when it's down and sell when it's up.

The trick is to bet early, before obvious changes. I don't play the market, but would like to. The thing with today's news... and of late, relatively speaking... placing the proper bet could pay-off.

Edit: I don't have enough faith to leave money in long-term and expect to profit.

 

[OldSchool]

I just remembered I have a 401k that has preformed well over time. May miracles never cease.