Raspberry Fields Forever

Okay, so raspberries grow on bushes, not in fields.  But the five little starts I planted two years ago (really six starts, but one died almost immediately) have multiplied till it seems they are going on forever into my garden.  I’m giving a bunch of starts away Friday – third time so far this year, not [...]

Holding On, Not Wearing Out

What a week!  And it isn’t over yet. Sunday’s fire station dedication and open house went well, with 200 people at the ceremony and lots more stopping by for tours.  Here’s a picture of the new building. Yep, a frosting fire station flanked by flaming cake.  Pretty nifty.  Wish I were that talented; we bought them from [...]

Planning a Dedication

We have finally been able to set a date and I’m knee deep in trying to arrange a dedication/open house for the new fire station.  It will be April 25, which gives me enough time to pull everything together.  I hope. So far I am looking into buying refrigerator magnets with our new address and phone number [...]

It Took Five Tow Trucks To Clean It All Up

Bud and I had dinner at Katie’s tonight, and walking home we heard sirens and saw lots of flashing lights go down the road toward the traffic light. Another accident there we surmised. Once in the house the radio chatter included our fire chief saying, “Confirm it is one of ours,” and the response “Affirmative.” [...]

Bits and Pieces

The second heavy snowfall in less than a week has made the area beautiful but hazardous.  We’re getting much more snow from this storm than the last, and I am not venturing out today.   There has to be at least 8″ of snow on the benches out back, with no end in sight till tomorrow.  [...]

Just Call Me Madam Chairman

We had our township reorganiztaion meeting this afternoon, and I am chairmanwoman for the coming year.  Too bad the title doesn’t come with a pay raise – just more work. I’m pretty much recovered from the recent surgery, although still supposed to take it easy for a few more weeks.  Shuffling more papers at work will [...]

Looking for Bargains

It’s been a busy week, starting out not feeling well and ending up todaygoing through catalogs looking for good deals on office furniture.  Anyone have suggestions on where to go for good quality at low prices? The fire station is supposed to be done about the third week in January, and we will need furniture [...]

What a Busy Week

In spring I can’t wait to plant a big garden.  In early summer I can’t wait for the garden to start producing its bounty. Now?  I can’t wait for the first frost. I have canned over 100 pounds of tomatoes this week (some purchased, some from the garden).  They are now salsa, tomato sauce, and [...]

I Have This Friend Who Is a Car Saleswoman

I have this friend who is a car salesmanwoman.  She is a very good one too, and I can see why.  I stopped by this morning to talk to her about buying a new car, and she tried to seal the deal this afternoon. Um, I’m just beginning to look, you know.  We’re still friends, [...]

When All Else Fails, Threaten To Sue

Oh. My. Gosh. We chose the contractors for our new fire station last night, although we still can’t sign contracts because we still don’t have financing.  We can tell people we’re close, though, which is what we are doing.  You know, sort of give them a chance to ramp up. Anyway, one of the low [...]