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May 27, 2011

Finally Getting Caught Up!

One of the BIG jobs this year was to replace the log rail fence in our riding paddock. The A frames had rotted away and most of the rails were no longer sound. What can you expect when you put a fence up in a hurry on the cheap 'cause you have acquired two horses and no place to put them? They served well for almost 7 years.

There is still a little cross bracing to do and a whole bunch of clean up! Fortunately I have two grand kids coming up tomorrow. Did I ever pass it on that I believe in child labour?

Hopefully they will be of more help than boots!

Mr.


And Mrs.

After 4 days of rain and wet weather,  the wild Saskatoon trees are flowering. 

Now for the best part!

After about 3years (or more), I am getting a raise!
This means that I can socialize with my buddies over coffee at Timmie's without having to scrape up all the loose change in my sock drawers. I can now look up and around rather than keeping my eyes on the ground looking for pennies, or possibly even quarters!

Now this was interesting! I didn't have to kick my heels on the floor, blubber, or throw a tantrum, or heaven forbid, stomp out of the room. Elaine just said "OK".

I think the honey-do list might have grown, and I haven't realized yet just how much!

Now, instead of $10/week, I am up to $15 per week. I heard something about me not blowing it all at Timmie's. Elaine is right, I should patronize other watering holes , as a man of means should do. Sort of spread the wealth around a bit! Yes, maybe even flaunt it! (But in a humble way)

Life is Great on the Acreage!
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5 comments:

  1. TexWisGirl5/27/11, 4:38 PM

    woo hoo! good for you!!! that's a HUGE raise!!! dang, ian! you better get busy!

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  2. IanH5/27/11, 5:12 PM

    li has left a new comment on your post "Finally Getting Caught Up!":

    Those old posts would make a lovely bonfire - if you do, be sure and have marshmallows! have a happy weekend, and congrats on your new-found wealth. :)

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  3. Deborah5/27/11, 5:20 PM

    That sounds good to us!!! Love your post!! Have a great weekend! Debbie

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  4. Anonymous5/27/11, 7:55 PM

    Boots is my idol. When I grow up I want to be a dog.

    Brother Ian, you are probably one of the richest men I know! I wouldn't know what to do with $15 a week! I've been trying to get a .25 cent a week raise for over 39 years now! My wife thinks $3.00 a week is way more than I deserve :-(

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  5. IanH5/29/11, 7:34 PM

    Shanae Branham to me
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    Hi Ian,
    I just visited your blog and tried to post a comment, but it would not bring up the comment box. I could read the other comments, but no box. I just wanted you to know I dropped by and your fence looks good. I like Mr. & Mrs. Bird, too.
    Cheers,
    Shanae

    Here is the address that I found. It appears to have solved the problem!

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    Noisy Quiet has posted an answer to the question "My comment box has disappeared. Others can't post comments, nor can I.":

    If your comment box was embedded, try this fix:
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