tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241265868354812543.post975316721969259539..comments2023-09-23T03:45:00.200-04:00Comments on Chicken Scratch: In Which She Goes Off-TopicJocelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14823007336688773304noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241265868354812543.post-39429609544715759942013-09-21T09:34:39.886-04:002013-09-21T09:34:39.886-04:00I think the 'jumping things' grasshoppers,... I think the 'jumping things' grasshoppers, etc.- are no longer subject to insecticide...man has seen to it that everything is out of balance. I tried many home remedies including ivory soap and peppers-- <br />Those grasshoppers stood up on there back legs and said, "You puny human, do I look like I need a bath?" <br />yeah...it was bad. <br />As to tax...I'm of the opinion I'm taxed for staying home all those years and raising my kids, and taking care of my family. <br />I have no Soc.Sec. 'Points' (rewards, incentives, certificates, etc.) Had I learned earlier in my lifetime, I would have definitely saved up and been more prepared. (doing the paper work, doesn't come natural for me) but my point is, by staying home, I didn't pay into the system, by working and paying a tax--there for, I get nothing. <br />Since retirement for my hubby, I've not had insurance...it's just crazy. Too much to go into here. <br />I may email you...We could hash it out there,if you're interested. <br />...<br />love reading your blog. <br />Pat<br />Patricia @ 9th and Denverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04786692442689958889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241265868354812543.post-25751112207827547292013-09-21T07:19:08.093-04:002013-09-21T07:19:08.093-04:00Pat--
My money was on crickets chirping, so it see...Pat--<br />My money was on crickets chirping, so it seems about right. :) As to the tax thing, I don't think anyone would know unless they keep records like I do. It's not like the government advertises it "Hey! We're taking more of your money! Have a nice day!". But it was definitely something that caused me to pause when I saw it. And then some. Oddly, after I posted this, I saw that several days ago a different blogger posted something very similar. So, I'm not crazy, that's good. <br />I don't get the survival vault thing. Next time I'm in Tractor Supply, if I have a minute, I'm actually going to pick it up and look at it. I didn't have time last time. As to the grasshoppers? Nope, my bet is they'll eat it all, regardless. Stupid grasshoppers. We had quite a few here--nothing like you guys--but this year yep, there were quite a few jumping things in the crops. Very unusual for us.Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14823007336688773304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241265868354812543.post-74669630149868347762013-09-20T20:33:14.240-04:002013-09-20T20:33:14.240-04:00CHIRP...
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I've not seen any c...CHIRP...<br />CHIRP...<br />CHIRP...<br />I've not seen any comments yet, maybe you have your setting to 'approval' <br />anyway-- congrats on the 2nd job, glad it's there for the extra income. <br />Also...I know what you mean about the ornamental horses. I know some folks with those. I think I have ornamental dogs (but now that he has scared the coyotes away from my chickens and guineas...not so much) <br />Then... hadn't thought about the tax factor much lately. But it does seem like our money isn't going as far. We are on a fixed income. Social Insecurity...and we babysit our grandchildren (FOR A FEE!) somebody is going to get a chunk of their (my kids) income, might as well be me. It helps...but, sometimes I think it would be easier to just get a job...OUTSIDE the home. <br />The survival vault ? Two things: <br />a.) I got 7 swag bucks when I searched it in Swag bucks..woot, woot! <br />b.) The concern. Do you think that my grasshoppers, yes, I call them mine, because I'm responsible for feeding them... do you think they will distinguish the difference in heritage 'emergency' seeds and 'average joe' seeds...after i plant them? Because they couldn't tel the difference in my spring crop or my fall crop...they ate every bit of it. <br /><br />...the comment where I go on a rant, Pat :) Patricia @ 9th and Denverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04786692442689958889noreply@blogger.com