You might be.....laughing.....

I have been thinking of joke lists again…..here the result…….

You might be from Seremban IF:

The sight of a slightly upturned Minang Kabau roof peak is the comforting appeal of home.
Your favorite local food court operators smile when they see you coming.
You think it is unpatriotic to not like siew pow.
The words Seremban Beef Noodle are one single word in your vocabulary. (Thanks Min Chee!)
You know every pothole by sight and feel especially in Rahang. (Thanks Min Chee!)
You ocassionally call Pacific by the name Ocean or UdaOcean and everyone knows what you mean.
You think a traffic jam is just par for the course in life.
You think an easily found and easily gotten parking stall means it is going to be a good day.
You gauge the town by the size and quality of its shopping complex.
You speak at least two dialects of any given language.
You know an alternate route to practically anywhere.
You recognize which roads are new-because they are straight.
The A & W is everyone’s favorite what? The landmark when giving directions. J

Ok, heres the game: You think of a few, and send it back to me! BTW, no harm intended if by chance you didn’t find my quip funny; I don’t mean any offense. This should be fun and entertaining! You might be from KL if…. You might be from NS if…. You know! Hey lets laugh a little folks.

And we can’t be telling jokes on Seremban unless I tell a few on myself…so here goes….

You might be from the sticks IF: (By Ruth)

You recognize more trees than people on your drive home. However, had there been any people out and about, you would have recognized them too.
You don't know the new guy yet, but you know whether he is a Ford guy, a Chevy guy, or his vehicle is in the "Other" category.
There are about 8 surnames that comprise most of your town.
Your town isn’t a town.
Your buddy from the city blinked and missed the road leading to the road that leads to your place.
Your town has three houses, two barns twenty cows a church and a bar.
Everyone for miles around recognizes your kids by their family resemblance.
The farm keeps the old name even after the farmer has died and gone to heaven, and a new farmer takes over. ((ex. "The Guillan Farm" though old man Guillan died in the 1940s))
Your town has more doggies than people.
Your town has more cows than people.
The big town has the school but all the little towns are a nicer place to be.
You had to travel uphill both ways to get to school for real.
You can see your neighbor’s barn peak but you can’t get there (by road) from here.
There are more deer than cows in your pasture at sundown tonight.
You can tell which neighbor is coming up your drive by the sound of his pickup.
You time your trips to town to avoid meeting the milk truck head on.
You have no secrets. You couldn’t have one if you wanted.
Everybody knows all about your business before you do.
You are more worried about your pregnant cattle’s health than your own.
You understand that MUD is actually what makes the world go 'round.
You believe a “grueling workout” involves hay.
Your idea of a good Saturday has anything to do with work.
Your dog means more to you than most people and just slightly more to you than your truck.
“Pistol packin’ mama” sounds sexy to you.
You choose your friends by the color of their tractor. (ok, JK, we are not that trivial really. Are we?)
The idea of visiting “real civilization” has to be well thought out before being attempted.
You agree that the local country rock/country hits station is a cultural soliloquy on how life really is.
You can't spell solioquy. soliloquiy. soliloquie. soliloqy. Whatever. You know the locations of all the roads that used to be (in your area). Even though they cease to exist!
You are convinced you could easily beat the Power Rangers and your weapon of choice is a pitchfork.

Anything to add?? Come on buddies, this should be good!

There were several days of false spring (before the current ice storm of course) and we took full advantage of the nice weather! Kids took turns on the old tire and Joey made a HUGE mess of the sandbox which had actually thawed out that day. It was great to see grass even if it wasn't green. Well, guess that was a little taste of days yet to come.... eventually! Easter is six weeks away. So spring must be not far off too, right?

Current Picture

Here are my kiddos. This was taken this morning! Ya can't get much more current than that! They are vegging out watching cartoons. And yes, after that they will be chased outside to fill the woodbox and then play.

Conversations

Hi Joey. What are you drawing?

I am making my OWN comic book. Look Mom!
(He holds up a paper for me to see. It is completely covered in little squares with little pictures in them.)

Wow! Great job, buddy.

Wanna help me, mom?

Well, uh, um, I am busy making supper. So I can’t help you right now.

But mom, I need someone to draw all the “S” with me on Superman’s suit.

Really.

Yup. And, I didn’t color all the pictures in yet.

(I look a little closer at his pictures.)

What’s that? Is that an explosion or something?
(A square that is completely taken up with scribbles and wiggles.)

Your so silly mom! That is an electric monster for Superman to fight with. I made him up myself! Ya like him?

(I am almost laughing but trying not to so he won’t think I’m mocking his art.)

Joe, I love that! Your great. I woulda never thought of that!
Its true! I woulda never thought of that! Ain't kids great!

Thinking About that Black Stuff

I copy/pasted a portion of the article "Cutting Out Coffee" from www.lifescript.com, which I think is a nice website. Check this out:

Cutting Out Coffee
Monday, July 21, 2008Are you a one-cup-a-day kinda guy or more like a nine-cups-a-day kinda gal? Coffee is as much a part of the average adult’s morning routine as brushing their teeth. B ut how good is it really for you? Find out if it’s time for you to give up that cup ‘o joe. Plus: Try our 14-day plan for quitting caffeine, without experiencing withdrawals…

The aroma of a fresh brewed cup of coffee or the taste of a freshly pulled shot of espresso is enough to get anyone out of bed on time, even on a dreary, cold morning. Coffee is truly a comfort “food.” But while some studies suggest that coffee is practically a health elixir with its abundance of antioxidants, others highlight the negative side-effects that caffeine has on our bodies.

The pros: In 2007 alone, studies concluded that caffeine supplements eased post-workout muscle pain and the combination of caffeine and exercise can reduce the risk of skin cancer. Other findings said three or more daily cups of coffee may aid memory in older women, and drinking five or more cups a day can help prevent Alzheimer’s disease.
The cons: In March 2007, the American Psychiatric Association said more than 250 milligrams of caffeine daily may cause insomnia, irregular heartbeat, muscle spasms, and the inability to concentrate. Other studies indicate that an afternoon power nap is more effective than caffeine at boosting energy levels and improving alertness. And most recently, in January 2008, the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology said that drinking two cups of coffee a day doubles the risk of miscarriage in pregnant women. (See related article: Is Coffee Crashing Your Diet?)

The research can be confusing, and so can the actual caffeine content of your favorite pick-me-up – coffee, soda or otherwise. You might be surprised at how much your drink of choice actually contains:
Grande (16 oz) Starbucks drip coffee = 330 milligrams
Grande (16 oz) Starbucks caffè latte = 150 milligrams
1 can (8.3 oz) Red Bull = 80 milligrams
Single shot (1 oz) espresso = 75 milligrams
Tall (12 oz) Starbucks Tazo Chai Iced Tea Latte = 75 milligrams
12 oz Mountain Dew = 54 milligrams
8 oz brewed green tea = 30-50 milligrams
8 oz brewed black tea = 47 milligrams
12 oz Diet Coke = 47 milligrams
12 oz Coca-Cola Classic = 35 milligrams
For a little less kick, check out these options:
16 oz Snapple Iced Tea = 18 milligrams
12 oz Nestea, sweetened or unsweetened = 17 milligrams
8 oz Hot cocoa = 14 milligrams
12 oz Lipton Brisk Iced Tea, lemon flavored = 10 milligrams
8 oz decaffeinated coffee, brewed = 2 milligrams
8 oz decaffeinated black tea = 2 milligrams

Even some foods and medications contain caffeine, so check those labels:
NoDoz Maximum Strength, 1 tablet = 200 milligrams
Excedrin, Extra Strength, 2 tablets = 130 milligrams
Haagen-Dazs Coffee Ice Cream, 1/2 cup = 100 milligrams
Hershey’s Special Dark Chocolate Bar, 1.45 oz = 18 milligrams
Hershey’s Chocolate Bar, 1.55 oz = 9 milligrams

So will I be cutting out coffee?? Doubtful. But maybe, when you get up to so many cups a day your not keeping track it is time to cut down.... we'll see...

Do you get it?

Just to expand upon my current view of the world, I thought I would read up on some of the "Q&A" and some of the classified ads from my brother's magazine. These are all taken from "The Organic Cultivator" a publication of MOSA organization which my brother (the farmer) is part of. I found it interesting reading, and increases my appreciation for the farmers that feed the world...so I am sharing it with you...

Q: Hey doc, what can I do for my lice problem in my beef cows and how can I prevent this in the future? (Bet most of us don't worry about cow lice. The answer is complicated because the farmer is organic certified and cannot simply spray the cattle. The Doc gives some organic alternatives.)

Q: When is the best time and what is the best method to frost seed my pastures? Does it matter if I use alfalfa, red clover, white clover, or grasses? (This had a very detailed answer involving soil types and when to seed what type and with what equipment, namely a rotary spreader.)
The Classified Ads
might read slightly differently than what you have in your paper...unless your reading this kind of paper....

For Sale: Springing Holstein heifer, not eligible for organic slaughter. Year old Yorkshire boar from a good herd.

For Sale: 2 first calf heifers, one holstein, one holstein/normandy, due in Jan, bred to a holstein bull. $1200. leave message if no answer

For Sale: 80 acre organic dairy farm with gentle rolling terrian, creek grade A trout stream, many springs, dairy equipment in place for pit parlor. 2 Harvestors, 60 x 120 steel shed, appealing 5 BR house w/ wrap around porch, asking $280,000

(ok, I think that is a STEAL just from the description!! Sounds like a great set up just waiting for the right couple!)

Cousins

Here we have Henry and his cousin Caleb. They are almost the same age (one week apart, same year). That means they are both almost 3 years old! Can you believe that?? It has been fun watching them develop, grow, learn to talk, toilet, eat, play, you know...all the growing up stuff babies have to do to be, well, not babies! Love ya, boys!

How's the Fishing in that big Boat?

Thank You to Curtis who sent me this one. (Smiles!)

The sunday school teacher asked the children "Did Noah do alot of fishing when he was in the ark?"

After some thinking little Joey answers: "No."

No? she questioned.

"Well, how could he with only two worms, teacher?"