tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post6409169925230645223..comments2024-02-16T03:12:28.123-06:00Comments on Bacon and Eggs : This and That ThursdayAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01666836930255009486noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-57938360689073812912011-08-05T07:42:03.831-06:002011-08-05T07:42:03.831-06:00MomLady that is a great idea and one that would li...MomLady that is a great idea and one that would literally cost nothing since I can pick up some of those weekly "Trader" papers at the local stores. Thanks so much, I don't know why I hadn't thought about that before!<br /><br />HB ya know sometimes you are the one I know will have the "right" answer. You are so right about it somehow being easier because it IS my place. Here's to us all getting a break, some rain and a cool Fall!<br /><br />MDR I'm not sure I remember the 1980 summer of hell, I was in the Sunshine State that summer, but my Dad says he remembers. All I know is that this one Is SURE hot enough for me! Bring on the rain!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01666836930255009486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-40252762487557382222011-08-04T19:07:43.932-06:002011-08-04T19:07:43.932-06:00I think I remember the heat wave in 1980. I was w...I think I remember the heat wave in 1980. I was working at State Farm on Edgebrook in Houston. The employee parking was about 75 feet from the building in the back. No trees, too far from the building for shade ...concrete gets HOT in 100-115 deg temps. Asphalt sizzles. Literally. Then you got to crawl into your car that had been closed up all day. Baking. Yup, I remember that.HossBosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13444735851486747330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-60827490573916879912011-08-04T18:09:25.591-06:002011-08-04T18:09:25.591-06:00I have been in Texas for 40 years now and in 1980 ...I have been in Texas for 40 years now and in 1980 it was the worst. I remember driving across the lake, in a truck. This year is knocking on that same door.Modern Day Redneckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17682843961510053146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-44062698227378178812011-08-04T16:42:49.561-06:002011-08-04T16:42:49.561-06:00It's hot here too, Sci, but now you're on ...It's hot here too, Sci, but now you're on your OWN place ...that makes all hard things easier to bear, don't you think? <br /><br />Our coop was here when we bought this place. YOF beefed it up here and there but the chicken wire is holding up. We have chain link around the yard where the chickens are during the day. You have to let them get a couple of months old before you can confine them with chain link ...chicks would go right through it. <br /><br />Hope we ALL get some rain and nice COOL fall!HossBosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13444735851486747330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-34244927466272940382011-08-04T15:23:51.506-06:002011-08-04T15:23:51.506-06:00Have you tried torn newspaper (only black and whit...Have you tried torn newspaper (only black and white sections)for mulch? Or shredded paper? It might help.Momladyhttp://brightblessings.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-43584916109984712252011-08-04T12:36:06.951-06:002011-08-04T12:36:06.951-06:00Carolyn, Somehow we "lucked" out only 11...Carolyn, Somehow we "lucked" out only 111 and forecast for the same today. Boy does It. Stink.!!<br /><br />Lamb, I just don't know...I'm kind of worried about the fall garden too, I guess all we can do is try. It IS better than not having done anything for sure.<br /><br />Skippy, I have to admit that FreeCycle here is pretty lame, a dog or cat once in awhile is about all that seems to be offered. Weird,huh?<br /><br />Fel thanks for the good wishes. A misting system would be a great way to cool off the bunnies. I'll have to put that on my "wish list"' Love ya Girl!<br /><br />IanH, funny you should mention that. I was talking with my Dad the other day. He said the same thing. He went to chain link for his chickens. I'm scouring Craigslist!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01666836930255009486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-82182702648619470172011-08-04T12:02:27.318-06:002011-08-04T12:02:27.318-06:00Be careful on that chicken wire! The stuff that i ...Be careful on that chicken wire! The stuff that i bought new, both 2" and 1" rotted out in two years. A chicken with a good head of steam up goes right through it. I am looking for something heavier and more durable. FWIWIanHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15874490886311041312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-54045017312910875492011-08-04T11:41:49.861-06:002011-08-04T11:41:49.861-06:00Good luck with the beans, Sci, I'm sorry about...Good luck with the beans, Sci, I'm sorry about your tomatoes. <br /><br />My sister-in-law has a misting system for her bunnies, she made it herself. That might be an option for the bunnies when your budget allows.<br /><br />Love and Hugs<br />~Fel~Felinaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07997272830181104083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-21150769838023220242011-08-04T10:14:40.750-06:002011-08-04T10:14:40.750-06:00Sorry about the heat. We had it here in July, but ...Sorry about the heat. We had it here in July, but nothing like in Texas, Kansas and where you are.<br /><br />Sorry about the tomatoes. That is sucky. As for the chicken wire - do you have Freecycle where you live? You can google it and see if one is in your area - it is an awesome way to unload stuff you don't want [don't want to sell] and in turn pick up stuff you need for FREE! woot!<br /><br />Good luck with the beans and the rabbits.SkippyMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479661523059481730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-42916932113500604172011-08-04T10:03:49.783-06:002011-08-04T10:03:49.783-06:00Sci...the heat destroyed my garden, too. Despite e...Sci...the heat destroyed my garden, too. Despite efforts to water several times a day, it was so stinkin' hot the ground BAKED. I am going to try for a fall garden, due to the long growing season here, but, this time, I'll not get my hopes up quite so high!Lambhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04083153173061255844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-39675739103675416032011-08-04T08:35:05.981-06:002011-08-04T08:35:05.981-06:00I've come to the exact same conclusion you hav...I've come to the exact same conclusion you have with your tomato garden.....too few potential tomatoes that "may" ripen so I'm ripping them out and planting beans also! We DID get to 115.1 here at the homestead. It. Just. Stinks.Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14436557172029575513noreply@blogger.com