Our New Resident

We are officially in Florida. Not that we haven't been for the past 7 months, but today, a 4-5 foot gator moved into the back yard and has nested. So, it's official. We're in Florida. Wade is flabbergasted. He truly thought that he wouldn't have a problem. Don't know why seeing as we have a pond in the back that is connected to the lake. Luckily I have sufficiently scared the kids to death about gators and their ability to eat young children. The boys are really afraid of it and Daniel was actually in tears at one point when Wade went to get a closer look.


(ps The cans and bottles have only showed up since the water level went down. We didn't leave them there, and I'd be willing to clean them up if Ms. Gator would move locations. Click on the photo for a better view of Ms. Gator. Wouldn't she look lovely as a belt, wallet, and pair of boots?)


(Boys checking out Ms. Gator)

Now that I have your attention, I would encourage you to go read this article at Pat Dollard's site
http://patdollard.com/2009/02/the-financial-crisis-was-deliberate-planned-staged-feds-shut-down-mysterious-lethal-bank-run-before-election-world-economy-would-have-collapsed/ Now tell me I'm being paranoid.

You say it's your birthday It's my birthday too--yeah

I never knew this was a Beatles song:

You say it's your birthday
It's my birthday too--yeah
They say it's your birthday
We're gonna have a good time
I'm glad it's your birthday
Happy birthday to you.

Yes we're going to a party party
Yes we're going to a party party
Yes we're going to a party party.

I would like you to dance--birthday
Take a cha-cha-cha-chance-birthday
I would like you to dance--birthday
Dance

You say it's your birthday
Well it's my birthday too--yeah
You say it's your birthday
We're gonna have a good time
I'm glad it's your birthday
Happy birthday to you.

So, yes. It is my birthday. My mother informs me I was due Jan. 30th, but obviously I had some other things to get in order before I made my quick entrance into this world. I can only hope my exit will be as quick when it's time comes. So what have I learned in my 30+ years (of course I will not tell you my age. If you don't already know it is 25)

* Family first. There is nothing as important or special as my family. My husband, our children, and our collective brothers, sisters, and parents. Of course there are times I would rather pummel some of them then spend an eternity with them, but when it really comes down to it, I love them all more than I could ever describe. Which is why I find it hard to say "I love you."

* Ferrarris do matter. Okay. Not really, but is it so wrong for me to want a ferrarri? Is it really wrong for me to list it as my 2nd thing I've learned in life?

* Have FUN. How is it that we spend our childhood wishing to be adults and our adult life trying to figure out how to be a kid again? Time sure does pass by way too quickly. I used to love playing Dungeons and Dragons with my brothers. Not the game everyone else used to play. We would bury things in the hill across from our house and set up elaborate myths and fantasies to find the treasure. Now all my imagination seems to want to give me is horrors of the feds taking over our very existence. I need to lighten up and remember to have fun.

* Work hard. Sorry, I hate to be the one to break it to you, but there is no substitution for knowing how to work hard to achieve your dreams. Even if you never reach the full accomplishment, enjoy the journey and be proud that you did it yourself. Maybe you had the help of family and friends along the way, but as long as you did your part and worked as hard as you could to succeed, no one can take that away from you.

* It's almost 10:00pm and I'm tired. I've learned to sleep when I can. Yep, I take a nap with my 3 year old when ever I need to. Do I always sleep? No. But even just snuggling with him and taking a minute to be still is wonderful. I've also learned that I am a night owl and will stay up way past my bedtime to enjoy some peace and quiet. That peace for me includes reading. I love to read. I love to read when everyone else in my house is in bed and nobody needs anything from me. So, even though I know more, but know enough to know that I don't know enough, I'm going to end my list here and go enjoy some peace.

The Warning Signs Are All Here....Now, What Are You Going to Do?

I know I've been beating the dead horse about this. But the signs are all here for a global food shortage. Please, please, please, start today. Not tomorrow. Today. Think baby steps if you haven't already begun, but take them quickly. I'm looking for more MRE's to store. Hopefully will be able to find them. Also planning on going to the cannery to get my wheat supply.


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And here is some realistic views of what our nanny socialist gov't is trying to "stimulate"
http://finance.yahoo.com/tech-ticker/article/169781/Peter-Schiff-Stimulus-Bill-Will-Lead-to-

Conversations with the Kids

After reading a blogging buddy's blog about herpes, I just had to share this story. (hat tip Kamilli)

Wow do our kids know how to embarrass us or what? Sat. one of Kyrie's friends was hanging out at the house (after Kyrie had left for a dance). She was waiting for the neighbors, who are also her friends, to get home so she could go there to wait for her mom. (Yes, that is a long side story that is not necessary to the plot, but I will have to blog about the reason she was here some time soon. She is muslim and was upset about a comment made to her by another muslim friend about the Palestinians). Now, back to the real story....Kade gets home, walks in and says, "hi, and by the way, my dad has herpes." I really thought Wade was going to rip his head off. Now, before you start wondering about his unfortunate STD, let me quickly say, no, not that type of herpes. Wade has been sick with a horrible cold and unfortunately it has been accompanied by a cold sore outbreak.

I told him he should do a genetic study on the Lackey clan seeing how none of us ever get cold sores. Especially since 1/2 of us are married to those unfortunate lepers who do get them. If we could identify why we are immune, and market a vaccine for cold sores, we would be rich. Right? So, which one of you are ready and willing to part with some DNA?

More of those Crazy A$$ Floridians

Dude, get a room. Even if your partners aren't real, it is really gross to have to see you get it on.
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2009/0205091doll1.html

Another sad reason why late term abortions should not be legal. And sorry, but if you don't think 23 weeks is late term you've obviously never been pregnant.
http://www.buffalonews.com/260/story/570428.html
Really pathetic that so many people place such little value in life.

Shake Your Booty, Shake Your Booty Yeah Yeah...Show 'Em How to do It Now

This kid cracks me up. Rarely is there a dull moment with him around. Was rocking to my music list on the blog the other day and he came in and started dancing for me. Don't ask me where he learned his moves because I have NO IDEA!!

Just do me a favor, and shake your booty!!

Listen to the Still Small Voice

I have no doubt that we as a country are headed for a upheaval of sorts as food costs rise, food production falls, states file bankruptcy, and patriots talk of civil war and secession. Don't believe me? Start looking at Pat Dollard's website and others to read what people are talking about. Even the state of New Hampshire has a resolution before it's congress to pass a bill to declare certain actions by the federal government to be completely totally void and warning that certain future acts will be viewed as a "breach of peace" with the states themselves that risks "nullifying the Constitution." This act by New Hampshire is a clear warning to the federal government that they could face being stripped of their power by the States (presumably through civil war!) read more about it here

Rep. Alcee L. Hastings, D-Fla., has introduced to the House of Representatives a new bill, H.R. 645, calling for the secretary of homeland security to establish no fewer than six national emergency centers for corralling civilians on military installations. Now, if you've read some of my previous posts about FEMA and it's concentration camps, this is more of the same. Presumably these are facilities to be used in the event of biological warfare to quarantine the sick, but the language is left vague as to what else they could be put to use for in the case of martial law being declared by the Feds. Read about it here and call/email/write your state representatives to tell them DO NOT SUPPORT THIS BILL!!


I know some of you, (John), think I've become a bit of a right wing nut job, but o-contrar I am simply listening to the Holy Ghost and the Prophets. Today I canned 15lbs of ground beef and need to do 3X that amount. Decided for my food storage one night a week will be Santa Fe Taco Soup. We all love it and it is easy to store the ingredients for this. (I will post the recipe on my recipe blog soon I promise). Found petite diced Dole tomatoes for 0.49 a can at a discount store. Whoo hoo!! I only bought three cases, should've taken all they had. I'm using the Boy Scout motto "Be Prepared" and the New Hampshire motto "Live Free or Die". Wade just bought a new Glock and is getting me one too with a suppressor. We were supposed to go to the firing range on Saturday, but didn't have time. Will try to go this Sat. Taking the kids too, except the 3 year old. They all need to learn how to use fire arms and be safe with them. So how's that for crack-a-lackin' crazy?