Chats on the Farmhouse Porch

It's time to head over to Patrice's porch for the weekly chat. Today she is having a party!

Question1. What food would you bring with you to the party? Bring enough to share!

I would bring my Mexican Caviar and a big bag of Tostito Scoops. It's perfect for this hot weather, although Wendell may not like it!
Mexican Caviar      

2 to 3 cloves garlic (the more the better)

2 cans rotel tomatoes/chilies

1 can chopped black olives (the small can)

3-4 green onions chopped

1 tbsp oil

2 tsp red wine vinegar

Pepper

Mix all ingredients together.  Let stand.  Better the second day – if it lasts that long.

Kimmy says she would love to come visit. She wants run through the fields and chase Wendell! She soooo misses being a country dog! She says she will bring Wendell one of her favorite bones!

Pandora says she must decline the invitation because she is, as everyone knows, the Queen and she is simply too delicate (or scared) to go outside.


Macy says she would love to come and romp through the fields with Kimmy and Wendell but she is too afraid of the strange "humans." Please don't feel bad though because she hides from all humans except for me and Biz.

Monday Quiz About Me

Based on the original Meet Me on Monday hosted by Java at Never Growing Old, Heather over at Acting Balanced  posts 5 questions on Sunday evening along with a linky for you to link up your post answers! Since Java is back , Heather has changed the name of her hop to "Monday Quiz About Me."

This weeks Questions:

1. What are your favorite pizza toppings? Sausage, black olives, peppers, and extra cheese.

2. What is the strangest name you've ever heard for a child? Xavier - the son of a friend named his son that - I think it's a little strange.

3. What is the best vacation you've ever gone on? Spring break way back in 1979 - Daytona, Clearwater and Tampa.

4. What is your favorite quick summer meal? Taco salad

And don't forget to add a 5th Question on your own blog so we can answer as we hop around!

My #5:I forgot my phone Friday and felt totally lost all day. First thing I did when I got to work was e-mail my kids to tell them if they needed me, they'd have to call work. My kids are 29 and 27 - and the 27 year old is in England! So my question is: Are you helpless without your phone? 

Six Word Saturday

To participate all you need to do is describe your life (or something) in a phrase using just six words. For more information, go to Show My Face. and Cate will explain it. Add an image, a video, a song, nothing.



Overspent at the grocery store again!

Five Question Friday

Time to head over to Mama M's at My Little Life for 5 question Friday! But Mama isn't there today so Kate is hosting today!

Rules for 5QF: Copy and paste the following questions to your blog post, answer them, then watch for the linky post to appear and LINK UP!

Questions for Friday, July 6th.

 1. What do you call them-flip flops, thongs, sandals, or slippers? Flip flops!
2. Are you a "my kids can do no wrong" kind of mom or a "Johnny punched you, well what did you do to him first?" kind of mom?
I was a little bit of both. I don't often get mad but do something to my kids and you'd have **** to pay!
3. Would you confront a friend that lookedk/looks down on your husband/significant other?
Yes, I would. I used to make excuses for my ex all the time - until I couldn't any more.

4. Biggest pet peeve?

People that act like they are better than you.

5.  What is your favorite take out meal?

Chineese - Cashew chicken from a local restaruant - it's awesome!

Pondering With a Purpose

Thursday again! Time to do a little "pondering" with Brenda from Fiction With a Purpose.

Her rules are really easy:

1. Grab the Pondering with a Purpose Badge (in her sidebar)

2. Look at the week's prompt

3. Post something on your blog that relates to the prompt - it can be a story, a poem, a picture -- anything you want it to be.

4. Go back here and add the URL from your post to the linky list on Brenda's.

5. Go check out the other bloggers who have added their links to the list.

6. AND most of all.... Have fun!

This Week's prompt: Extremes  

There is no question about the fact that I would gladly give my life for my children - in a heartbeat. Wayne posed a great question about that though. Would they both suffer if you gave your life to save one? I don't know. I do know that it doesn't really matter. If faced with the situation, I personally, would have no choice - I would choose their life over mine.


Now as for pets - I love all three of my pets but I would not give my life for them. They definitely are a part of the family, but just not quite the same?