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Easter Time at the Back Fence

Winifred — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 13:23:57 GMT

Well here we go - another month at the Back Fence. Am decorating it with some pretty tulips and other flowers. Have a Bunny or two - not live ones - to place around the Fence. Will appreciate some more decorations if any of you have the time. Am also bringing some Easter Egg dye so we can dye some eggs in a few days for all who visit. Anyone want to bring some eggs?

Stripes spent the night inside and so we all bedded down - when all the people AND all the critters are in, this is one full house - literally.

Again, stop by and visit - great memories here at the Fence and we like to add to memory lane also.

Have a great day everyone.

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Bird mama — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 15:26:01 GMT

Hi Freddie, thanks for shoring up the fence. You know what this means? It's warming up and I will be dragging all sorts of things to the fence (lol). It's been years since I've dyed eggs for Easter - good memories.

I brought some of these outdoor eggs for the spruce

I also brought some of these to attach to the fence itself

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Bird mama — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 00:45:56 GMT

Aww geez Freddie - I just heard on the news that the governor of CA is enacting even tougher water restrictions. Michigan is a friendly state and the cold isn't that bad. There are two nice ranch houses with nice sized yards for sale on my block (hint, hint).

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Bird mama — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 15:38:22 GMT

Good Morning Fencers - here's a happy bunny for you

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AnikaBrodie — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 17:15:44 GMT

Isn't this cute? Just in case you're hungry.

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Queenofo2 — Fri, 03 Apr 2015 04:30:11 GMT

Oh, my the fence looks so festive and the cake looks delectable!!! Thanks Anika and welcome.

We've both been a little under the weather, but are better and the weather is so gorgeous here and the crabapple tree in our back yard is laden with beautiful pink blooms and my orchid is still among the living so pretty much all's well.

Freddie, I saw on the news tonight that Californians are encouraged to do away with their lawns and go desert and the government pays to help achieve this change. I was appalled at the extent of the drought. What a difficult situation for everyone there. Jim said we got out at the right time and I agreed as I'd hate to be facing this water shortage and sorry that you as well as our other many friends and relatives living there.

BirdMama, I love that little bunny you posted. I have collected stuffed bunnies for years and have them all over the house......big, little, fancy, plain, fabric and ceramic. I've brought several of them to add to the two that Freddie brought to sit on the fence post's and I also brought boiled eggs to dye. It's been a while since I hunted for them, but sounds like fun. How is your feathered family?

BirdMama and Freddie, thanks for the comments on my outfit that I didn't particularly like. I appreciated your suggestions and the pic you included. I'm 'rethinking' the outfit.

Happy Thursday all! Sue

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Bird mama — Fri, 03 Apr 2015 15:21:27 GMT

Hi Sue, my middle sister Mary is born in April and the year she was born, she happened to be born on Easter Sunday. Her birthday has never fallen on Easter Sunday again and she is celebrating her 55th birthday this month. Fast forward to her high school years. One of her girl friends thought it would be cool to buy her a live bunny (because of the Easter connection).

His name was Marty and he had strawberry blonde hair like me

Looked something like this

Well, my Mom had never raised a rabbit before. She litter pan trained Marty and it worked unless you snuck up on Marty and startled him . He was very affectionate and seemed to get along with the cats. We had him for a couple of years and ended up giving him to my brother in laws best friend who had a small farm. Marty started chasing the cats around and trying to 'have relations' with him and one day my Mom discovered Marty's um, nether regions, looked swollen so we ran him to our local vet because we thought he might be ill. The local vet had a good laugh and said even though Marty was healthy - he has magnificent shiny hair - she stated that Marty needed a wife. Looking back now, I don't think the thought of having him neutered crossed my Mom's mind. Our vet never even suggested it. She seemed to be more of the opinion that Marty should run wild with others of his kind.

My brother in laws friend didn't raise rabbits to eat them or anything. Actually, he had lots of land but never really farmed anything that I can think of.

That rabbit might have been given to my sister, but I loved him like he was mine. I was the only person who allowed him to snuggle my neck and cuddle - I never feared being nipped.

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Bird mama — Fri, 03 Apr 2015 15:32:27 GMT

Anika - thanks for the cake, that buttercream frosting looks delish!

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Queenofo2 — Fri, 03 Apr 2015 19:55:26 GMT

I love the Marty story; was he allowed to go wild?

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Bird mama — Fri, 03 Apr 2015 20:40:11 GMT

On 4/3/2015 Queenofo2 said:
I love the Marty story; was he allowed to go wild?

Yes, Paul's BF took Marty and Marty did well with the other rabbits.

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Winifred — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 00:31:18 GMT

So how is Marty doing these days? That is an adorable story. These critters can often drive a person insane but cannot imagine life without them.

Went to a Good Friday church service held at one church but sponsored by most all the local churches - regardless of religions. It was great. About 12 pastors there and we were in and out in a couple minutes over an hour - that is the way to do it. Really enjoyed it. Haven't been to a Good Friday service in perhaps 30 years - did not know they still did them here.

Sunday Jeanne and I are headed to Beaumont and need to be there at 7 - we are helping get ready for a Easter breakfast. It will be at 8 - told her that would be fine and someone else could help clean up after the service. LOL.

A tad windy today - there went the hairdo. Now that is a joke in itself.

Yesterday filled the feeders except the Hummer Feeders. This is so weird. Don, my neighbor across the street says he is unindated with Hummers and has always had them. That I do not understand as for eons the Hummers loved it here - lots of flowers and feeders and for the past couple years hardly see them.

Hope all had a great day.

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Bird mama — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 01:50:49 GMT

Okay, I am trying to answer Freddie using my phone. Lol. I was 11 or 12 when we had Marty, so I think he crossed the rainbow bridge a long time ago.

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Bird mama — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 01:50:50 GMT

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Bird mama — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 20:14:41 GMT

To all of the Back Fencers

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Bird mama — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 15:24:19 GMT

Hello Back Fencers - I'm back to work after a lovely 4 day weekend. It was productive (arborist came out and trimmed the mulberry tree and two spruces), fun (spent the afternoon at my eldest sister's house on Easter), sometimes tense (spent Easter afternoon at my eldest sister's - lol - someone is always on the muscle during a family get together), spontaneous (spotted a 32 inch LG tv on sale at Best Buy and bought it for my middle sister for her birthday), aggravating (contacted AT&T - enuf said - lol), reflective (especially on Good Friday as I thought about Christ's sacrifice) and a little bit relaxing.

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Winifred — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 14:27:35 GMT

Hi everyone! Easter services were awesome - The Solid Ground Gospel Trio was there - had never heard them before and was so glad I was there. Bought two of their CDs - super good. They originate in Sacramento. Really good. We also had a delicious continental breakfast before the service and since we have a very small place - in a warehouse - the tables were left up and everyone sat there. Actually very nice and most every seat was filled. Had five egg dishes - I took a delicious queshe (sp) florentine that I bought at Fresh & Easy - a store similar to Trader Joe's. It was soooooo good. We also had tons of fruits - almost literally tons of it - rolls and coffee and orange juice. No egg dishes remained but some of the fruit did - they got it at Costco's - really delicious.

Next Sunday will also be a good day. Our new interim pastor will preach and remain there as long as needed - actually he was the senior pastor for 20 plus years at the church I attended here and is outstanding. Have no clue how they talked him out of retirement but he will certainly be able to get things moving again after ---- pulled his shabby thing there. Have a hunch when ---- and his followers find out that this Pastor will now be at our church there will be total shock as all those people came from his original church. Small world isn't it? Going to be some stunned people as I feel there is a message being given by him returning to pastoring. Should be interesting. The pastor that was our regular pastor decided to resign as he felt he was not the person to continuing to lead the church after all the uproar - he will continue as a member however. He too is an excellent preacher. Sad how some things happen.

In a couple minutes need to give Davey his first wake up call. LOL. Takes two but he surprises me sometimes - sometimes he actually gets moving by the first call.

Have a great day everyone. Am leaving some coffee as it is quite chilly and quite damp here. We actually had a little moisture last night.

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Epicurean — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 19:16:08 GMT

Hello Everyone. we had a nice Easter,had everyone here for dinner. nice and laid-back for a change. have not been feeling to great, still having G.I. Problems,won't bore you with details. guess I'd better get another app. daughter just called,wanted to know if we want to go to the casino tomorrow. her hubby has a LNG day tomorrow,so DH ,myself and her will go early in the day. haven't been in a long time. it's finally getting more like spring. Probably be in the 80s' before we know it!!!

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Queenofo2 — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 22:14:17 GMT

Was awakened unceremoniously this morning by the blaring of the tornado siren; got up checked the sky and it was a bit overcast, then checked the local TV stations and saw no warning, then checked the weather channel and it too showed nothing out of the ordnary so just assumed it was simply a 'checking to make sure it was working' siren and went back to bed and to sleep happy to know we weren't going to have to hop into the bathtub since our tornado room is so full of 'stuff' there's no room for actual humans. That being awakend by the siren has happened before and to say it's a bit unnerving is an under statement

Got a call last week that there had possibly been some fradulent activity on Jim's debit card. He checked online and saw two charges at a Kroger's in GA. It took a few days, but eventually the charges were removed from out account and a new card sent. Too bad these thieves don't expend as much energy doing good things as they do for doing illegal ones

Friends from NE on their way home from a wedding in Tucson are planning to stop for a visit. It's been several years since we've seen them so we're looking forward to their arrival.

Betty, hope you're having fun in the sun.

Happy Wednesday everyone! Sue

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Bird mama — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 15:18:36 GMT

It's been pretty windy around here since late last night. I slept fitfully and think one of two things happened: I wasn't as sound asleep as I thought and could hear the wind, or subconsciously I was afraid of the wind.

At least it's friday and I have two days coming up to catch up on my sleep.

There isn't much going on in my neck of the woods. I'm just waiting out AT&T - they disconnected my DSL when I transferred the home phone to another number and I have no idea when I can order service over the internet and look like a new customer. I think I'll increase my data allowance for my phone this month with Consumer Cellular. I'm not totally without access to the internet, just spoiled by a full sized keyboard and computer monitor.

I'll live . I was a little twitchy when I kicked cable to the curb and that was 2 years ago. I never looked back and don't miss it.

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Bird mama — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 15:21:53 GMT

Good Morning Fencers - I thought I would drop off a quiche in case you wanted a snack. There's coffee and tea too, if you are interested. The weather is finally turning in my neck of the woods and there are parts of my grass that are green. I guess I better buy some new oil for the lawnmower and figure out where the spark plug is. I have been sending my lawnmower out for service for several years now. The mom and pop place that sells and services lawnmower and snowblower equipment is not that far from me. There was always a fee for pick up and drop off (with a trailer) and I never minded paying for it.

What really ticked me off the last two times was that the guy made one trip to pick up the snowblower and lawnmower and charged me 2 transports. When you factor $25 per machine (round trip), I'm out $50 before he even touches it.

I've changed the oil in the snowblower before. I figure if a man can service my lawnmower, it can't be that hard. I'm going to take a crack at it myself and think the trickiest part will be the spark plug. If I can get the blade off the lawnmower, then I will take that in and have him sharpen it. Heck, just putting a new one on will be cheaper (lol).