Faye Fox
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No thanks! Much cheaper to hire it done and certainly less aggravating.
Look Who The Cat Drug In
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Faye Fox
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Ye, doggies, I am sore today. At least my conscious is clear about my soreness. It is the mental part of "being sore as a whore." that would weight heavy on my mind. I had rather pay in cash, than use my body like trash. OK, OK, I apologize for the poetry. I remember none of y'all like it. 
I know when I posted that my neighbor, that let his dog run at large and
in my yard, had died, you were disappointed as that would be the end of the shovel catapult stories. I thought so also, until yesterday mowing the front lawn. Two huge multi turd dog piles were found. I have no idea whose dog it was, so instead of targeting an offending neighbors front porch, I just aimed at the middle of the street and let it be the cities problem. This all worked out because I don't have the strength to get it much farther. My goal was to get it out in the center so cars wouldn't run over it. I wanted it on public display so all could see it. Sometimes public shaming is the best deterrent. Only time will tell.
I know when I posted that my neighbor, that let his dog run at large and
in my yard, had died, you were disappointed as that would be the end of the shovel catapult stories. I thought so also, until yesterday mowing the front lawn. Two huge multi turd dog piles were found. I have no idea whose dog it was, so instead of targeting an offending neighbors front porch, I just aimed at the middle of the street and let it be the cities problem. This all worked out because I don't have the strength to get it much farther. My goal was to get it out in the center so cars wouldn't run over it. I wanted it on public display so all could see it. Sometimes public shaming is the best deterrent. Only time will tell.
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Faye Fox
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I am feeling a bit down after checking Tony's diary for the latest discussion. I love Tony's thread, because he knows a lot about all kinds of things, from personal experience. His Dear John post was upsetting to me. I considered him one of a few real friends I have here. I saw a lot of myself in Tony and sometimes folks like us just ramble on about things others don't understand.
He could make gardening, raising chickens, watching old westerns, famous horses, old time electronics, etc., into a fun conversation. I see others diaries as a place to ask questions or make comments on what they post about. I don't see it as a place to post advise or start a disagreement, unless the diary owner ask for such.
I am reminded of Bill Boggs. I loved interacting with him although his politics were very different from mine. I remember when I started my first diary and he commented, "Welcome and thanks for joining us bottom feeders." That was a joke referring to the fact that the diary section was at the bottom of the forum. Since he played harmonica, I suggested we become a blues band, Billy and the Bottom Feeders.
I am just rambling on here while watching rodeo, more precisely pro bull riding. I haven't done my walk today, because it is cool and cloudy. I am a bit out of sorts and I was looking forward to having fun on Tony's thread and then found once again, the fun rug was pulled out from under me.
It got down to 25F a couple nights ago and played hell with about half the blossoms on my hydrangeas. Then I woke up with a sinus problem which is unusual for me. It is getting better with a cocktail of herbs I use for such assaults on by old body.
I suppose when day 3 of bull riding is over, I will go out in the yard and give myself a good self ass kicking. It sounds easy, but not for one, such as myself, that has balance issues. That reverse kick requires agility that I seem to be losing with age. What the hell? Old age prevents an old lady from kicking her own ass.
He could make gardening, raising chickens, watching old westerns, famous horses, old time electronics, etc., into a fun conversation. I see others diaries as a place to ask questions or make comments on what they post about. I don't see it as a place to post advise or start a disagreement, unless the diary owner ask for such.
I am reminded of Bill Boggs. I loved interacting with him although his politics were very different from mine. I remember when I started my first diary and he commented, "Welcome and thanks for joining us bottom feeders." That was a joke referring to the fact that the diary section was at the bottom of the forum. Since he played harmonica, I suggested we become a blues band, Billy and the Bottom Feeders.
I am just rambling on here while watching rodeo, more precisely pro bull riding. I haven't done my walk today, because it is cool and cloudy. I am a bit out of sorts and I was looking forward to having fun on Tony's thread and then found once again, the fun rug was pulled out from under me.
It got down to 25F a couple nights ago and played hell with about half the blossoms on my hydrangeas. Then I woke up with a sinus problem which is unusual for me. It is getting better with a cocktail of herbs I use for such assaults on by old body.
I suppose when day 3 of bull riding is over, I will go out in the yard and give myself a good self ass kicking. It sounds easy, but not for one, such as myself, that has balance issues. That reverse kick requires agility that I seem to be losing with age. What the hell? Old age prevents an old lady from kicking her own ass.
Faye Fox
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"All is well that ends well," the saying goes. So far today, everything is going well, but the day is young and I am old, and therein lies a combination that is at high risk of going "haywire."
The sun is constipated and just can't seem to get out, but no wind. 50% isn't bad odds.
I am sorta out of sorts today and don't know why. I thought spamming Yvonne's American video thread would help, but all that did is get Dave Dudley's song, "Six Days on the Road," stuck in my head in a loop. I love that song. I miss those years when we had great music and fun songs.
I think I will go out for my walk and shake these mild blues and return with some fresh ideas for the Tractor Thread. I will carry my cell phone in case I see an old tractor in a tree.
The sun is constipated and just can't seem to get out, but no wind. 50% isn't bad odds.
I am sorta out of sorts today and don't know why. I thought spamming Yvonne's American video thread would help, but all that did is get Dave Dudley's song, "Six Days on the Road," stuck in my head in a loop. I love that song. I miss those years when we had great music and fun songs.
I think I will go out for my walk and shake these mild blues and return with some fresh ideas for the Tractor Thread. I will carry my cell phone in case I see an old tractor in a tree.
Shirley Martin
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I saw the old tractor in the tree. I was kind of hoping they would leave it there. That is something you don't see every day.
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Well, damn! It was fake. Now I'm heartbroken.
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Well, damn! It was fake. Now I'm heartbroken.
Faye Fox
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I just realized, that I am not easily offended, but I am easily irritated.
Just watching all the old folks out acting like idiots on no kings day, I asked myself, "Don't these old folks have something better to do?"
Then it occurred to me that they are out getting sun and exercise and I am sitting here inside, on a sunny warm day, posting on SOC after an hour nap. Sometimes I irritate myself.
Just watching all the old folks out acting like idiots on no kings day, I asked myself, "Don't these old folks have something better to do?"
Then it occurred to me that they are out getting sun and exercise and I am sitting here inside, on a sunny warm day, posting on SOC after an hour nap. Sometimes I irritate myself.
Faye Fox
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Dear Forum
I am letting you all know, while I appreciate your tips and advise on all aspects of healthy living, I won't be using any of it. You see I am 75 and have a very short window of opportunity left to live a careless and irresponsible life. It would be a shame to waste it. Thank you and God Bless
I am letting you all know, while I appreciate your tips and advise on all aspects of healthy living, I won't be using any of it. You see I am 75 and have a very short window of opportunity left to live a careless and irresponsible life. It would be a shame to waste it. Thank you and God Bless
I'm offended. I would kind of like to be everyone's doctor, lawyer, and political consultant.Dear Forum
I am letting you all know, while I appreciate your tips and advise on all aspects of healthy living, I won't be using any of it. You see I am 75 and have a very short window of opportunity left to live a careless and irresponsible life. It would be a shame to waste it. Thank you and God Bless
Faye Fox
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I apologize for the "ease" in which you were offended. Now, with the new Greeter title, do you just greet folks coming in the door, Good Day, or also greet them with, Good Day, as they are roughly escorted out?
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Shirley Martin
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“I’m not easily offended. It takes real talent to piss me off.” 
Don Alaska
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It appeared that most of the attendees at the No Kings things were female, and the vast majority seemed to think that it was 1968 and Lyndon Johnson was in the President's office but had changed his name to Trump.I just realized, that I am not easily offended, but I am easily irritated.
Just watching all the old folks out acting like idiots on no kings day, I asked myself, "Don't these old folks have something better to do?"
Then it occurred to me that they are out getting sun and exercise and I am sitting here inside, on a sunny warm day, posting on SOC after an hour nap. Sometimes I irritate myself.
Faye Fox
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I probably should let this diary die, but somehow I think y'all haven't been punished enough with my 
poetry. 
Let Er Buck
by Faye
Old cowboys never die, they just run out of luck
So enjoy the ride and Let Er Buck
Come on over and see what we do
It's a low down hoe down, Eastern Oregon Buckeroo
It's rodeo time, out here in the east
Where man steps up, to ride the bucking beast
Cowboys and Indians, do what they like to do
It's low down on the ground, Eastern Oregon Buckeroo
Cowboys, Indians, and Hippies, are looking mighty dapper
Rough stock is unloaded, it's going to be a zapper
Many a Cowboy will soon, be all black and blue
It's low down on the ground, Eastern Oregon Buckeroo
Young ladies rounding barrels, toppling some they graze
Ropers raising dust, lariats swinging in a haze
Smoke rising from the pit, cooking brisket BBQ
It's low down to the ground, Eastern Oregon Buckeroo
Hot dogs, hamburgers, tap beer, all at least a ten dollar bill
Long lines, port a potty waiting, their turn to take a spill
Never mind the dust, the burn of sun, just do what you do
It's low down to the ground, Eastern Oregon Buckeroo
So get out of town, come on down, enjoy what we do
It's a low down, hoe down, Eastern Oregon Buckeroo
AI generated from a photo of me to add the "cowboy" look. I like how it got my one weak eye
very accurate. I did this poem for the world famous Pendleton Roundup - "Let er Buck!"
poetry. Let Er Buck
by Faye
Old cowboys never die, they just run out of luck
So enjoy the ride and Let Er Buck
Come on over and see what we do
It's a low down hoe down, Eastern Oregon Buckeroo
It's rodeo time, out here in the east
Where man steps up, to ride the bucking beast
Cowboys and Indians, do what they like to do
It's low down on the ground, Eastern Oregon Buckeroo
Cowboys, Indians, and Hippies, are looking mighty dapper
Rough stock is unloaded, it's going to be a zapper
Many a Cowboy will soon, be all black and blue
It's low down on the ground, Eastern Oregon Buckeroo
Young ladies rounding barrels, toppling some they graze
Ropers raising dust, lariats swinging in a haze
Smoke rising from the pit, cooking brisket BBQ
It's low down to the ground, Eastern Oregon Buckeroo
Hot dogs, hamburgers, tap beer, all at least a ten dollar bill
Long lines, port a potty waiting, their turn to take a spill
Never mind the dust, the burn of sun, just do what you do
It's low down to the ground, Eastern Oregon Buckeroo
So get out of town, come on down, enjoy what we do
It's a low down, hoe down, Eastern Oregon Buckeroo
AI generated from a photo of me to add the "cowboy" look. I like how it got my one weak eye
very accurate. I did this poem for the world famous Pendleton Roundup - "Let er Buck!"
It looks like the western part of the US is having a lot of wildfires again this year. Are you anywhere near the one by Wallula and the Pendleton area (or any of the others down along the Washington/Oregon border) , @Faye Fox ?
I see that Highway 12 is closed with evacuation orders, and also was reading that near White Salmon, there was a bad fire along the Columbia River Gorge.
Hoping that you are not near any of these fires, and staying safe !
I see that Highway 12 is closed with evacuation orders, and also was reading that near White Salmon, there was a bad fire along the Columbia River Gorge.
Hoping that you are not near any of these fires, and staying safe !
Faye Fox
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The high winds every day are keeping the smoke blown out so it isn't like most wildfire seasons where air quality is hazardous. White Salmon is always a bad area, but not effecting us further up the river. Wallula area was evacuated and so far 730 still open since winds are carrying smoke away from the highway. It is blowing toward 12, so it is thick in there and hazardous because of fast moving fire. Junction of 12 and 730 being controlled by state patrol.
Here is photo from several years ago, above White Salmon early in the morning, of the sun. It was semi dark and no birds anywhere. Very toxic.
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White Salmon is a beautiful little town. When I worked there years ago, I stayed in a Bed &Breakfast there for the week, and I loved it. It was way off season for them, so I got the room as cheap as a plain motel and it included breakfast and a nice hot tub out back.
I am glad that you don’t have to deal with that kind of smoke this year and no fires close to you !
I am glad that you don’t have to deal with that kind of smoke this year and no fires close to you !