Oh my goodness, I need to learn to proofread my text before hitting that submit button, lol!! Sorry for all the typos *face palm*. I am too lazy and in a hurry to correct my work. *shame*. Maybe Bock will pop in later and fix it all for me. She would be appalled!!!!!

I decided to post a topic as I had a bit to say and didn't want to over run the home page, lol! I am so sorry for having not been around much. I have been trying to adjust to my new work schedule. I leave home around noon and don't return until 9:00 - 9:30 p.m.   Papa Bear and Bock have been amazing, taking up the slack. They have dinner ready each night. I only wish they wouldn't wait on me to eat, lol. Out schedules are really wacky now. I work online in the morning, if I can, since this job doesn't quite cover the bills. I joke to folks that I have to work online to earn gas money to get to my job, lol! Does that seem right to you? *wink* I am being patient as I am hopeful it will get better.   Catslave, I was so sorry to read that the Op Shop closed. What a shame. That is definitely not right. Just because some snobbish person didn't like the idea of a thrift shop in their neighborhood, is a pretty shoddy reason to take such drastic action. You were doing an amazingly good thing there. I reallly hope you and your boss find a way to open your shop back up elsewhere. It is a blessing that you have the online option at the moment. It will keep the store alive in peoples thoughts, while you work on your options.   Catherine, I see you are staying quite busy as usual, lol. Your garden sounds quite lovely and I see the weather is working with you this year!! Nothing more satifying on this earth than producing your own food and sharing the bounty with others. Keep up the good work!! :)   We have a garden, also. Unfortunately, I haven't participated much (other than picking up the plants) and I really miss it. :( It was like therapy for me when I used to go out and weed, pick the vegies, etc.   So far, I like my job for the most part. It is verrrrry labor intensive. One happy side effect, I have lost nearly 45 lbs. None of my clothes fit any more, lol!! I have some really nice/fun people I work with and of course, some reall jack-asses as well. It can be extremely stressfull at times and pretty fun at times too. It is definitely an adjustment.   I best run for now, it is almost time for me to leave. You ladies take care. I miss you, love you both, and think of you often. I actually talk about you both at work. :)) Have a fabulous day!!! MamaBear    

Okay, that is just TOOOOO cute. I'll bet he loves his little buddy, lol!

I see, Obviously I don't know much about birds *face palm*. That is funny that Dora is adapting to the Quail's ways. That would be cool if she brooded the Quail eggs. We've seen dogs raise kittens, kittens raise ducks, and all sorts of things like this, so why not?

I hope you will keep us posted as things progress?