Wannabefree...guess what I got in the mail today!?!?!?!?

[Wannabefree]

Pinky, whenever you need it, your welcome to it

 

[FarmerJamie]

slacker!

I know but it's Christmas break!

I'm on my 6th load of laundry, have the leftover ham in the freezer, started a little cleaning.

I had a hair-brained scheme last night (that I kept to myself) about re-arranging stuff in the kitchen pantry and cupboards, and at breakfast this morning, the wife said "You know, I've been thinking about something we could do this week...." You guessed it, exact same thing I was thinking about.

 

[Wannabefree]

slacker!

I know but it's Christmas break!

I'm on my 6th load of laundry, have the leftover ham in the freezer, started a little cleaning.

I had a hair-brained scheme last night (that I kept to myself) about re-arranging stuff in the kitchen pantry and cupboards, and at breakfast this morning, the wife said "You know, I've been thinking about something we could do this week...." You guessed it, exact same thing I was thinking about.

6th load?! you sound like me which reminds me i better get a load started soon too. :/ There goes my rest time.

That's cool the wife is on the same wavelength!! Wish my DH was EVER on the same wavelength with me...it'd sure help out sometimes

 

[FarmerJamie]

When you're used to being out of bed by 6:30am and stuff needs done...Wife is showing houses today to out-of-state clients (oh yeah, unlike SOME folks in the house, a load being "done" includes being put away, not sitting in a basket on a bed. ).

Going to Amish country in central Ohio tomorrow for a little R&R,

 

[Wannabefree]

When you're used to being out of bed by 6:30am and stuff needs done...Wife is showing houses today to out-of-state clients (oh yeah, unlike SOME folks in the house, a load being "done" includes being put away, not sitting in a basket on a bed. ).

Going to Amish country in central Ohio tomorrow for a little R&R,

Sounds like fun! Yeah DD's idea of a load done is the dryer still running

I better get out of here and get some more stuff done or i will NEVER get to sit and rest OR get the scarf finished...... *sigh*

Hopefully I will see you all here shortly.

 

[Wannabefree]

Well now that I have iternet back I guess I can update my journal

I got a good bit done today

I have 5 less roosters who are taking a permanent nap, in salt water at the moment, destined for the cold cruel freezer. No more crowing at 3 a.m. for those guys

I took off a load of steel this morning. I also got some necessary shopping/returning done while I was out.

I evidently ticked DD off at some point...but only once today so I may be slipping *sigh*

AND now I am cooking a homegrown bird for dinner.

I was really impressed with the thick layer of fat under the skin on those boys! I have the biggest in a pot on the stove now to make chicken sandwiches. Now I have to get buns made and ranch and mayonnaise has to be made today too. Wish I could sit here longer, but I has lots yet to do. I hope everyone is having a good week so far!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[SSDreamin]

Do you make ranch from scratch? If so, would you part with the recipe? I want a good, thick ranch I can make, instead of using the runny nasty store bought stuff!

 

[FarmerJamie]

wow

 

[Wannabefree]

Do you make ranch from scratch? If so, would you part with the recipe? I want a good, thick ranch I can make, instead of using the runny nasty store bought stuff!

I'd be glad to give you the recipe. If you want thick, you should go with sour cream added to the mayo base. I make my own mayo, and make it rather thick by adding more oil, but the store bought will do too. I don't measure ANYTHING so this is guesstimations but will be very close.

2 c. mayo
1 c. sour cream
1 tsp garlic powder or minced fresh garlic
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. buttermilk
1 tbsp chopped chives
1 tbsp minced onion

I just add stuff to taste. I have a pretty good idea of what we like so I just add, taste, get another spoon, add, taste, get another spoon It drives DD nuts since she does dishes She loves the ranch though, and she's pretty picky.

 

[BarredBuff]

Im gonna write that down....I love ranch