Porch Chats

It's time to head over to Patrice's porch for the weekly chat.
QUESTIONS

1. Are you a heavy sleep, light sleeper, or somewhere in between? I'd say somewhere in between.
2. Are you currently reading anything interesting? I'm currently reading a free Kindle book called "Chasing Charlie." It's about a man dying from cancer and the struggles of his last days. I've had a hard time getting through it - there seem to be a lot of errors, but the gist of the story is good.
3. Do you like to enter contests? Not really.
4. Are you good about taking time to do things you enjoy? Not very, unless it's something like crochet. I can get lost in a project pretty easily.
5. What's your favorite food to cook on the grill, or enjoy at a BBQ? Plain old hamburgers - nothing better!

Porch Chats

It's time to head over to Patrice's porch for the weekly chat.
QUESTIONS 1. How many load of laundry do you do each week (about)? About 4 - soooo many less now that the kids are gone! I used to do one or two a night. 2. Where do your household pets sleep? If you have no pets, please skip to the next question. In bed - on top of me. Pandora (the Queen of the house) seems to think that I might float away if she doesn't hold me down. 3. What is your favorite thing to listen to while you drive? When I was younger, I would turn the radio up loud to some country song. Now I like the quiet. 4. Do you have to do a big clean-up when you have company, or are you always ready for guests? I try to do a little extra dusting and cleaning of the corners that don't always get cleaned, but for the most part it's pretty much clean all the time - not spotless by any means - but clean. 5. What's your favorite breakfast food? Sausage.

Porch Chat

It's time to head over to Patrice's porch for the weekly chat.
QUESTIONS

1. When it's time to cut the grass (mow the lawn), who does it? Biz is the lawn mower at my house.
2. If someone gave you $500 dollars and you could not spend it on yourself, who would you spend it on? My grandkids of course.
3. Have you ever taken a blogging break or considered one? Considering it more and more each day - having a hard time keeping up with everything.
4. Are you bothered by spring allergies or hay fever? If not spring, any other time of the year? Nope
5. What's new with you? New job, new furnace, a few new gray hairs......

Porch Chats

It's time to head over to Patrice's porch for the weekly chat.
QUESTIONS

1. Do you prefer to drive or be driven? I prefer to drive - something about being in control - other people tend to scare me.
2. What's your favorite kind of jam, jelly, or preserve? Blackberry jam
3. Do you have any special plans for this spring or summer? Nothing really special - just my pool and my garden, lots of canning and hopefully some more remodeling.
4. Lots of folks are becoming aware of issues with food. There are many articles, books, and movies on topics like allergies, GMO, pesticide use, bad or no labeling, over processed foods, foods from other countries that may not have high standards, and many more topics. What concerns you the most? If nothing concerns you, have a cookie and skip to the next question. I prefer to can my own vegetables. Sadly the bottom two shelves of my canned goods were under water in the basement last week so I'm going to have to dump them. I know they are sealed and would probably be ok but I would think of it every time I opened one. Glad it's almost garden season so I can re-stock. I also buy my beef and pork  in bulk from a farmer that I know personally. I also buy my eggs from the same farmer. Then I have deer every year from hunting season. I like knowing where my food comes from. I do buy chicken but I don't know anyone who raises them for butchering.
5. Do you use nail polish often? Finger nails, piggies, or both? Both - and always, and they always match. I am by no means a "girly girl" but I like my nails painted.

Porch Chats

It's time to head over to Patrice's porch for the weekly chat. Welcome to the new participants in the chat! The questions today are from some of us "porch gatherers."
QUESTIONS

1. From Suzanne at p.s. Annie!: Are you part of the back to nature/ecological group or are you more of the mindset of "I'll do what I want and everything will work out in the end"? Maybe a bit of both - I do try to be as green as I can but it is not a "life or death" matter to me.
2. From Stacey at Happy Bride to be: What's a favorite dinner dish to make? Depends on the season. I love salads in the warmer months and comfort foods like fried chicken with mashed potatoes/gravy on those cold nights.
3. From Melanie at Melanie at A Year of Jubilee Reviews: What animals have you seen give live birth? Lots - dogs and cats of course, cattle, horses, pigs, goats, sheep.......
4. From Anne at Homeschool on the Croft: If you had the opportunity to teach something, what would you teach? English and the proper use of it.
5. From Madonna at Butterfly Acres: What did you love most about school? I enjoy learning new things, enough about different subjects to be able to carry on an intelligent conversation.

Chats on the Farmhouse Porch

It's time to head over to Patrice's porch for the weekly chat. Welcome to the new participants in the chat! The questions today are from some of us "porch gatherers."
Questions

1. What did you do for Easter? Nothing special - had dinner with daughter and her family.
2. How bad were you with candy or treats? (On a scale of 1-10. 1 being good, 10 being sugared up) I was good this Easter, probably a 2.
3. What's one of the first things you'd like to do when you have consistent spring temperatures? Get the garden plowed.
4. How are you at gift buying? Not so good - I have trouble figuring out what to buy for others.
5. Do you have an projects in mind for the month of April? Lots. Finishing a Christmas tree skirt, daughter's Christmas stockings, a quilt for my second grandson, daughter's baby shower that had to be postponed, my garden.......... I'll be busy.

Chats on the Farmhouse Porch

It's time to head over to Patrice's porch for the weekly chat. Welcome to the new participants in the chat! The questions today are from some of us "porch gatherers."

Questions

1. Melanie asks "What kinds of seafood have you tried and liked? What is the most unique seafood you've eaten? I like shrimp and lobster, some crab is ok - I did not like the calamari - that would be the most unique kind that I have eaten.
2. Anne says, "An unforgettable holiday moment is That would be Spring break back in 1978 - there were five of us that went together and we had a blast. (She's on the other side of that BIG pond. I believe a holiday is a vacation on this side. )
3. Arlene wants to know, "When was the last time you tried something new?" Not sure - I guess I'm trying something new right now with this new job.
4. Becky asks, "Who or what inspires you?" My children inspire me.
5. Madonna wants to know," How did you chose the names of your children. Wendell adds,"If you don't have kids, how do you choose pet names?" Daughter's name came from a book I read as a teenager. I had never heard the name before and I loved it. Son was named after his father.

Chats on the Farmhouse Porch

It's time to head over to Patrice's porch for the weekly chat. Welcome to the new participants in the chat!

Questions

1. Beth asks:What's your favorite movie of all times? The one you've seen multiple times. That would be It's A Wonderful Life -the best movie ever made!
2. Clairity says: Name three things that are permanent residents in your handbag or purse. Aside from the normal things like your wallet and keys? How about: a flash drive, hair ties, and disposable toothbrushes.
3. Red asks: What's the best way to your heart? Kindness
4. Mamaw wants to know: Do you like going to yard sales? Love going to them - hate having them.
5. Cathy says: If you could slide down a rainbow, what do you think you'd find on the other side? Soggy ground?

Chats on the Farmhouse Porch

It's time to head over to Patrice's porch for the weekly chat. Welcome to the new participants in the chat!

Questions

1. Who has the most outgoing personality in your family? I would say my son. He is a very social person. He used to be surrounded by friends at all times - so much that it drove me nuts at times. I think he has mellowed somewhat now that he has his own family but he's still very outgoing.
2. How did you name your blog? Well - because my kids grew up and left me all alone :(.
3. What's your favorite topping for ice cream? Melted peanut butter!
4. Tell me about someone you know who would make a wonderful character for a book. Oops- please. That's a little difficult. I think maybe a coworker - because she's just a little bitty woman and she's always "bopping" around. It makes me smile to watch her sometimes.
5. Please tell me up to three questions that you think I should ask on future farmhouse chats. Well: best childhood memory, one word that "defines" you, collector of something?

Chats on the Farmhouse Porch

It's time to head over to Patrice's porch for the weekly chat. Welcome to the new participants in the chat!

Questions

1. Is there a room in your home that you'd like to redecorate or remodel? Still working on the kitchen - it has a way to go. 2. Did you watch the Oscars? o - just not into watching much TV. 3. How many pair of blue jeans do you own? Lots - in all sizes - from 2s all the way to 12s. Sadly, I'm now wearing the larger ones. 4. What was your favorite toy as a child? My bike - does that count as a toy? We really didn't have lots of toys when I was a kid. That was back in the days when we played outside all day long. 5. If you could visit a country in Europe, which would you choose? England of course!  

Chats on the Farmhouse Porch

It's time to head over to Patrice's porch for the weekly chat. Welcome to the new participants in the chat!

Questions

1. What's your favorite fruit? I like most fruits except for apples. They just don't do anything for me. Mangoes are one of my favorites.
2. Wendell would like to know if you've ever been horseback riding. Oh yes, many times. Is he offering?
3. Do you carry a small purse, a big one, or just a wallet? I'd have to say my purse is "medium" sized. I can't get everything into a small one but hate carrying a big one around so I choose somewhere in the middle. I've often just pulled my wallet out to go into a store.
4. If you could travel to one state for a day (all expense paid), where would you go? If you're not in the US, where would you like to travel within your country? I've always wanted to see Colorado but right now I think I'd choose someplace warmer. I've never traveled west - maybe Arizona or New Mexico.
5. What was your first car? A 1966 Opal Cadet that I bought from my brother for $60. It was a car that you literally had to "check the gas and fill the oil."

Chats on the Farmhouse Porch

It's time to head over to Patrice's porch for the weekly chat. Welcome to the new participants in the chat!

Questions

1. Are you doing anything special for Valentine's Day? Not a thing.
2. When you attend something that isn't totally casual, are you likely to wear dress pants or a dress? I prefer long skirts - usually paired with boots. I love the look of boots and I think that skirts set them off better than dresses.
3. Do you use a regular toothbrush or one of the battery run kind? I use a regular one. I've tried the battery ones but I always go back to just a plain old toothbrush.
4. Did you have valentines in school when you were a child? We did. We always made "mailboxes" for them. I can remember sorting through the valentines to make sure the right people got the right ones.
5. If you could learn a new craft tomorrow, what would it be? I would love to be able to do the fancy quilts that so many people out there do. I think they're beautiful. Sadly, I don't think I have the patience, the time, or the money to do it. I imagine it could be an expensive hobby.

Chats on the Farmhouse Porch

It's time to head over to Patrice's porch for the weekly chat. Welcome to the new participants in the chat!

Questions

1. What is your favorite time of day to read? If you don't enjoy reading, then what is your favorite time to watch TV/movies? I like to read at night before I go to sleep.
2. Did you watch the Super Bowl? If so, what was your favorite commercial? If you didn't watch it, what did you do Sunday night? No - not a sports fan. But I do like the Budweiser commercial.
3. Have you been watching Downton Abbey?Who's your favorite character? If not, have you seen any interesting TV or movies series lately? Never heard of it?
4. Do you enjoy home parties for selling items? (like Pampered Chef, Southern Living, Mary Kay) NO!
5. Please finish this sentence. If I work very hard, I can make my life better.

Chats on the Farmhouse Porch

It's time to head over to Patrice's porch for the weekly chat. Welcome to the new participants in the chat!

Questions 

1. Have you ever been on a boat? (Motor boat, sail boat, cruise ship, ark, or Good Ship Lollipop) Yes, many boats, many times - all motor boats.
2. Do you need an alarm to wake up in the morning, or do you wake up naturally? If you have an alarm, tell us what type. I set an alarm every night, just a little clock alarm but I'm always awake before it goes off.
3. Have you ever had a yard sale? Yes I have but I find that they are a lot more trouble than they're worth - I'd rather go to someone else's.
4. Do you like kitchen gadgets? What are some of your favorite? I love my kitchen gadgets and have lots of them. My favorite is a little chopper that I bought from the thrift store for $4. I've definitely gotten my money out of that one. I also bought an expresso maker at another thrift store ($5) and I love that thing too.
5. Do you read labels at the grocery store? Depends on how much of a hurry I'm in.

Chats on the Farmhouse Porch

It's time to head over to Patrice's porch for the weekly chat. Welcome to the new participants in the chat!

Questions 

1. Do you eat eggs? What is your favorite way to serve them? I do and my favorite way to serve them is just plain scrambled, maybe with a little cheese melted on top.
2. Do you have a favorite item that you really like having around? (a pillow, a chair, a sweater, a teddy bear, etc.) I have one of those body pillows and I can't sleep without it!
3. Is most of the furniture in your home dark wood, light wood, painted, lacquered, or distressed? Light wood except for the floors which aren't really dark but they're not light either.
4. Please fill in the rest of this sentence. "I could write a book about__crocheting__________."
5. If money and calendar/family obligations weren't an issue, would you prefer to spend next weekend at a Bed and Breakfast, a posh hotel, a cabin in the woods, or on a sailboat on a calm body of water? I guess the last thing, the sailboat, would have to be someplace warm. :) (It's 30+ degrees here.) A cabin in the woods would always be my first choice.

Chats on the Farmhouse Porch

It's time to head over to Patrice's porch for the weekly chat. Wendel has deserted us today in order to do some plotting - he's trying to get Patrice to get him his own iPod - complete with earbuds. Come on Patrice - he's worth it.

Questions 

1. What was your favorite game as a child? Tip-It! Haven't thought about that forever!
2. Have you ever had your own business? (home business, a shop, Etsy, lemon-aid stand, etc) I've done some craft shows if that counts.
3. How's your spelling? Usually pretty good.
4. How are you about going to the dentist? Every six months - religiously.
5. Do you enjoy board games? I used to but haven't played any in a long time.

Chats on the Farmhouse Porch

It's time to head over to Patrice's porch for the weekly chat. Wendel has deserted us today in order to do some plotting - he's trying to get Patrice to get him his own iPod - complete with earbuds. Come on Patrice - he's worth it.

Questions 

1. What's your favorite thing to have in hot cocoa/ hot chocolate? Whipped cream is good.
2. Did you have a white Christmas? Have you had snow since then? Yes and yes - a little too much of the stuff here.
3. Have you been looking over seed catalogs? If this doesn't apply, what kind of catalogs do you like to leaf through? Of course! I'm ready to plant.
4. Gas stove or electric? Gas - I do a lot of canning and it's so much easier to regulate a pressure canner with a gas stove.
5. What's new or interesting? Not much new here.

Chats on the Farmhouse Porch

It's time to head over to Patrice's porch for the weekly chat.

Questions  

1. Do you make New Years resolutions?
2. What do you hope to accomplish this year?
3. Tell me about your favorite place to think, create, or just relax.
4. Are you a fan of old movies? (Like the ones that were originally black and white.)
5. Tell me something that made you happy since our last porch visit. If you're new to the chats, tell me something good that has happened to you lately.

My answers:

1.  No
2. Lots of little projects around the house - new grandson and a visit with my first grandson.
3. The mountains have always been "my place" -whenever I get really down or stressed, I find myself wanting to go home.
4. Yes, and I like them in black and white - for me they tend to lose some of their charm when they are colorized.
5. A long conversation with my son.

Chats on the Farmhouse Porch

It's time to head over to Patrice's porch for the weekly chat.

Questions  

1. What would you like to see under your Christmas tree?
2. What is your best color for clothes?
3. Tell me your favorite kind of cookie.
4. What's in the middle of your dining table right now? (flowers, a lazy susan with condiments, Christmas decorations...)
5. Please help me spread Christmas cheer to my buddy, Wendell. Please a wish for him here. :)

My answers:

1. I would like to see my grandson under my tree

2. Black - most of my closet is black/white or shades of gray.

3. Peanut butter.

4. Absolutely nothing at the moment! I cleaned it off last night and will "dress" it tonight.

5. Merry, Merry, Christmas Wendell! I so enjoy visiting with you and wish I could give you a basket full of carrots under your tree!

Chats on the Farmhouse Porch

It's time to head over to Patrice's porch for the weekly chat.

Questions  

1. What's your favorite ornament on your tree? If you have no Christmas tree, please tell me about something pretty in your home that you enjoy. The ornament daughter got me to tell me she was pregnant. It says "What happens at Grandma's stays at Grandma's and has her sonogram picture in it.
2. What do you do when a telemarketer calls? I usually tell them that my number is on the "do not call list" and hang up.
3. What was the last kind of candy you had? Admit it- you had one tiny little bite. We understand:) A piece of fudge yesterday at our floor party at work.
4. Do you send out Christmas cards? If not applicable- do you use snail mail? Nope
5. Please finish this. I sometimes wonder how I got to be this old.