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March 2016 Back Fence

Bird mama — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 15:27:59 GMT

Welcome Friends and Visitors to the Back Fence

Depending on where you are in the country, you could be seeing blooms struggle up through the snow or you may have some blooms already in their glory. Spring is on it's way...

Re: March 2016 Back Fence

Bird mama — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 12:54:02 GMT

Belated anniversary greetings to Sue and Jim. 53 years, what a blessing.

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Winifred — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 14:17:50 GMT

I see I had best get up early if I ever want to start this thread again. LOL.

Won's say much as I am really upset - I backed out of my driveway late yesterday afternoon and nailed the car parked behind my driveway. People on the south of me now have four cars and they REFUSE to park any of them inside where everyone always has parked there. I have tried to miss them but yesterday I did not. Long story short the guy got really smart mouth with me and said he has the right and all who now live at his home, have the right to park anywhere on the street. He is technically correct but this is a little narrow one block long street - not much room out there. So he did say he would have everyone park closer to his fence - not enough room and this morning there is one car out there where my garbage cans go - ONLY place I can put them. I had to ask them about two weeks ago to please not park there on garbage days - they didn't - they parked behind my driveway. The car I nailed only has a bit of damage - yes I called my insurance company - but the rear drivers side and bumber on my car is going to be costly to fix,. Sigh. A young couple with a toddler moved in - they now have two additional roomers over there. His reason for no longer parking in the yard is he goes to work early and if they park inside he has to watch out for their dog, open and close the gate and has awakened their toddler so he will not do it. He is stupid as the problem is still his - people who lived their before him ALWAYS parked inside, they had four cars, dog and a toddler. They managed with no problems and the son in law went to work at 1 in the morning - they managed.

Have a good day everyone.

Re: March 2016 Back Fence

spix — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 15:51:43 GMT

Thanx for the start off @Bird mama, weather here is nasty, icy, so I'm staying in, not taking a chance with my weak ankle.

@Winifred, sorry to hear about your mishap, neighbors can sometimes be a problem, the world sure has changed & it shows in everyday life, we have to adjust, I guess.

Nothing at the back fence today, as too icy to get out there lol

Hope all have a good day

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PINKdogWOOD — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 16:05:30 GMT

Nice crocuses! There are very few left in our yard, need to replenish but the snow drop have been blooming for 2 weeks now. We have an alley behind our house and at the south end are a BUNCH of lovely lavendar crocuses that bloom every year for many years now.

Bulbs coming up in many yards I see when walking my dog these days but our walks in this season are hit and miss depending on the weather.

Spring is only 19 days away. Before I got out of bed this morning around 6A I thought I was hearing birds churping already but they certainly do shortly thereafter nowadays. LOVE hearing the birds early in the morning!

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yock — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 16:44:45 GMT

No flowers around here yet but I did hear birds chirping.

Freddie, what a terrible way to start your day. A little cooperation among neighbors would help. I'm glad you were not hurt. The couple across from us always park in their garage but when they have guests they park straight across our drive. Makes for a lot of maneuvering and there is room for them to pull forward or back a few inches. Guess they want to make sure they don't walk on the grass.

Snow again today. Hasn't started yet but it looks like any minute it could start.

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Bird mama — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 16:48:44 GMT

My street allows for parking of cars on one side of the street - mine. It's against the law to park at the end of my driveway on the opposite side of the street. That said, the folks who live directly across the street from me have multiple cars and do not use their garage. As a matter of fact, they installed privacy fencing at the top of their driveway. Sometimes when they park in front of my house on my side of the street, they forget that the rear end of their cars need to clear my driveway. Another thing that has peeved me so back I can barely see straight is if they are going south on the street, they drive into my driveway then back out so their cars can face north. It's aggravating at night. They never use my neighbor to the right of me driveway or their own driveway, it has to be my driveway, grrrrr.

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Queenofo2 — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 20:40:58 GMT

‎02-29-2016 11:19 PM - edited ‎02-29-2016 11:37 PM

Jim and I celebrated our 53rd wedding anniversary on the 23rd and had a lovely day remembering that special day so many years ago.... seems like yesterday to both of us and we're thankful to have had our life together.

I've been enjoying looking at my belated Christmas present all afternoon. French doors with air vents on each side is something I've wanted for years and now they're a reality in our den! Yippee!

Bernie, I'm so sorry to hear of your co-worker who is about

to lose her job. I so hope something comes up quickly for her. I'm happy to hear that you didn't fall!

Epi, how're you doing after your fall? By the way, I finally figured out why I never received your somewhat recent e mail......I no longer use that address. So sorry I didn't remember that.

meuw, anything exciting happen today at the Sheriff's dept? Sounds like a good location for a reality show from things you've mentioned.. Hope Ron didn't suffer any longlasting injuries from his fall.

Betty, Merle made a wise decision staying home during your bad weather. How's your cousin doing?

Yum, Spix, that pot roast sounded delish! It's always interesting to me to see the pairing of various foods in different parts of the country. We usually serve potatoes with pot roast in these parts, but noodles sound good and I think I may try that the next time I have a roast.

Freddie, please tell me you're feeling better. I think you're overdoing it trying to take care of everybody and all those critters rather than yourself and now you have inconsiderate neighbor's who've caused you more grief which you sure don't need!

Bernie, thanks for posting the newest web site for me. I've got too much going to remember it's a new month so need all the help I can get. And thanks for the good wishes for our anniversary and the beautiful purple flowers pushing their little heads up out of the snow.

Happy Tuesday all! Sue

Re: March 2016 Back Fence

spix — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 22:00:38 GMT

@Queenofo2, the noodles with the pot roast are "bow-ties" don't know how that started, but now it just seems that's the way it has to be, like you I would prefer mashed, my very favorite carb

I hear you all about parking, we don't have driveways (alleys) but for some reason, fairly new neighbors (foreign) to the south of me never seem to park in front of their own house, I tried talking to them, said I know it's a public street, but out of courtesy to neighbors we park in front of our own houses, finally one day I kind of blew it as I was outside when they parked, hasn't happened since hah, I was embarassed by my behaviour but it seems to have done the trick even tho they claim they don't understand/speak English.

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Bird mama — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 00:23:09 GMT

Oy, we are getting the snow and wind right now. The commute home was slow and I was happy to make it into my driveway without incidence.

I came home to a yard full of Robins - more than I have ever seen at one time in my life. It was snowing and it looked odd to see Robins on my porch, in the shrubs and in the yard. I didn't get my camera out in time to photograph them, but I did snap 3 ducks eating the food under the pavers in the yard under my pine. Sometimes it's like Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom here (and I love it!).

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Bird mama — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 20:06:42 GMT

Hello all - my excitement this morning was participating in a Special Olympics Youth Expo at a local rec center. I was in charge of the obstacle course for kids between the age of 2 1/2 and 7 years. I ran the course with the kids - and there were bus loads of them from schools. I've worn the knees in my jeans from crawling through the tunnels, lol

I took personal time this morning to accommodate the event and am working 4 hours at work. I'll be glad to get out of here. I need to blow the snow that's on my sidewalk and driveway when I get home then I will settle my birds for bed and take a nice hot bath, lol. I'll probably be in bed by 9:30 tonight.

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spix — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 21:44:24 GMT

Afternoon, sun is shining but more snow due tonite, then a major warm up, sure has been a strange Winter but I like it. Just hoping Spring will now be here to stay.

@Bird mama, hope you enjoyed your morning with the kids, they can sure wear you out, but it was a nice thing for you to do, too bad your company didn't give you the time but their loss.

Have errands for tomorrow depending on the weather, nothing that urgent so we'll see

Have a good evening everyone

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Winifred — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 01:23:08 GMT

Well here I am complaining because in a couple days it is suppose to drop down to about 60. Well I can take that if the sun is shining. Also hope the winds will not blow!!!!

We did not get all the rain - El Nino - we were expecting. DArn it anyway as that means we are still going through a drought. Was hoping and praying we would get some more rain. Was predicted several times and none came through. I have one fruitless mulberry I am not sure will leaf out this year. Last year it has the small twigs but NEVER grew like the limbs are suppose to. The other two I have are going to leaf out - without a doubt - but never sure with the water shortage just how full they will be. This one tree I am praying over - at this point it appears to have absolutely no life at all but then I can be fooled.

OK people, no one is leaving snack food lately. Snarl!!! I will again leave some cinnamon and raisin bagels - with cream cheese of course. Better hurry or I will get hungry and eat these up. LOL.

Hope all had a great day.

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yock — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 15:32:53 GMT

It's snowing here this morning and is supposed to continue through the day. No sunshine around.

Got some one very good news yesterday. Scott is out of rehab and is at home. Once they got the trach out and the feeding tube removed, rehab went well. He will have a nursing service three times a week for a while and they will have to use the wound vacuum for a month. Still to think he was down for so long and now back at home is quite wonderful Prayers have played a big part in his recovery and I thank you for them.

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Bird mama — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 15:51:46 GMT

@yock

What great news! I continue to keep a flameless candle cycling for Scott and continue to pray for a full recovery.

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Bird mama — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 16:25:21 GMT

Okay girls, here's a quickie lunch to snack on - various sandwiches and some fruit :-)

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Winifred — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 02:36:01 GMT

Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhh Scott - you are doing just great. Prayers always work don't they Betty.

Bernie, that food looks mighty good!!!

Finished up leftovers tonight - rest of the roast, fried yellow squash and added a baked potato to round it out. Then Davey and I had a bowl of ice cream - yes, I am full. He had rainbow and I had Moose Tracks - love that stuff.

Saw a mockingbird today - was really happy about that.I am really tired - hope to hit the sack early!! I just wish they would cut back on all the politicking entirely way too early before elections. I am a firm believer in voting but each election it gets a bit worse in not being able to hear or see anything other than political stuff. Just way too much and I firmly believe that is one reason so many no longer vote.

Hope all had a great day!!

Re: March 2016 Back Fence

spix — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 15:59:52 GMT

Wow what a spread out by the back fence, I won't need to eat for the rest of the day Thanx @Bird mama

We're to be heading for a big warm up for the week-end, might get to hang out sheets again if it doesn't rain. Hopefully this will really be Spring's arrival.

Need to hit the shower, see ya later

Re: March 2016 Back Fence

Bird mama — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 17:34:42 GMT

Hello Back Fencers - Friday is here, hallelujah. The sun is shining, well most of the time, and me and all of the birds woke up this morning so it is a good day :-)

My company is going through phases of 'business transformation' (we all know what that's code for, he he he). I think my area gave up all of the open positions through the first round and are in the second round. This week I heard of three union jobs that were eliminated. One person was at a job level with enough seniority to bump another employee out, the other two will be laid off next week.

Strange times at work for sure. The local paper posted my CEO's salary for 2015 the other day. Went up from 7.4 million in 2014 to 9 million in 2015. I can't even wrap my head around that much money.

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Epicurean — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 20:12:47 GMT

Bernie,thanks for startng the new month. I love the flowers.

sue,many happy more anniversaries to you both.

our parking is at a premium also.we are on a small cul de sac with parking on our side of street also.we all have driveways and sme of us have garages,built in.most of us have loved here 15 or more years and everyone always parks n the same place but are respectfully if one has company.what a nice bunch of neighbors we have

we had a great time last weekend.we went to spend the afternoon with our son,D.I.L and our two grandsons. We were not communicating for a while,but we agreed to "get over it" as we are adults. I can not even tell you how I felt seeing our grandsons again!!!!!

had my third colniscy in less than 2 years on tues. Went well, just have to wait till lab report comes back.

its cold again,in the 20s.my snow bells and Lentin roses are blooming and deaf idols are peeking up through the dirt.am getting anxious to get out on the deck.

hubby is volunteering still for co. Police.some of you may have seen a story on news about a domestic call where three officers were shot. The ne female pa

ssed away,her first full day on the job.the other two men are in hosp.,will need more surgery and a LNG road ahead of them to recovery. Everyone in area is so stunned and sad.only the second officer killed on duty in the county

sorry about the spelling,it's actually my typing as I'm trying to type while laying down,LOL!!!!!

time to go take my meds. Will return later....