Monday, February 27th, 2012

No blog today, I was sick in bed all day. Did get the brakes done on the van... $450.00 broker, at least I can stop, but my check engine light is still on... I just need a newer car... Smaller too, better gas milage... Something that is Mine and My Grrrls, together...

 

So, back to work, nose to the grindstone, if for nothing other than getting caught up!

 

Blessed Be!

 

Saturday, February 25th, 2012

No blog today, so tired and run down from my stoopid cold! Did some more family tree stuff... Found I am a direct descendent of King Edward I, II and III. Plus, Edward I's father, Henry III. Haven't gone farther back than that...

Steak for dinner! Yummy! Now, watching Lock Up with My Grrrl, the to pick up a kiddo at 9:00, then off to bed! Laundry in the morning,ugh, then the kids to Nana's then, back to bed...Maybe even stay in bed on Monday... If I don't feel better... I need to take care of me, so that I can take care of others...

Night all!

Blessed Be!



Misty Bishop of the Albuquerque Bishop

Friday February 24th, 2012

We went to Target the other night, and got most of the non food things that we would need if I didn't get paid for 2 weeks. I went off of our grocery list. I think that is a wise thing. I am not giving up on the more drastic disaster scenarios. But, since I can't really decide what I am preparing for, I think that just having the stuff on a shelf that I can "go shopping" when I might not have any money, makes me feel good.

 

Now, we are working on the savings issue. I know that will take a LOT longer, but if I can get money saved, that I might have enough to pay the bills that would come due if I don't get paid... That is security.

 

Now, I feel like crap, I have a terrible cold, and all I want is for the next 30 minutes to pass, so that I can get the hell out of here!

 

Blessed Be!

Milsty

Monday, February 20, 2012

Feel like I am getting sick. I have made a PowerPoint about hobo stoves, I think that is a neat way to go about it. I could use the scraps of wood we have in the back yard too. I am excited about it.

I am thinking about doing a three day "trial" bug in... We'll see... I need to get more info first, so that I have lots of neat stuff to make it fun, as much as possible. I dont know if My Grrrl would go for it. Maybe when she goes back to Denver to help her stepmom? I bet Cara would go for it? Even helpful! Sweet! It's decided!

Blessed Be!
Milsty

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Monday, February 20th, 2012

My Grrrl asked me what I would want if she bought me something... I really have no idea of the things that I want until I see that. That is kinda bad, but it is true, I suppose that it is good that I know that!

 

I think that one of the things that I want, and how sad is this... is a Solar Oven, one that I just have to put together, not build. Does that make sense?

 

I have been listening to podcasts this morning, and I think that we need to do a home evaluation, as far as someone breaking in goes... I might have the kids help me with that.

 

My Grrrl has been trying to help me, and get in the spirit, and she is doing well, but I know that she still thinks that I am crazy! Maybe I am, and I don't want to be a zealot about it, but I do want to be "doing it" on a regular basis.

 

Maybe tomorrow I will listen to knitting podcasts? LOL!

 

I really can't wait until the kiddos are grown and gone, and me and My Grrrl can find a smaller house, and one that is more friendly to a "homestead" type of life... I want chickens and goats! :)

 

Well, I better go now, I have to actually do work today!

LOL

 

 

Blessed Be!

Milsty

Sunday, February 19th, 2012

I really need to work on my solar oven. That is my main goal right now, getting good plans, and then getting supplies. I want to be able to build it during spring break, when the kids as home, and I am off.

We have a good thing going,and we have a code name, and lost of idea,s slowly being implemented. Not going to go crazy, and burn myself out on the idea of it all...

But I do so want that solar oven going!

Blessed Be!
Milsty

Location:Laundry Matt

Saturday February 18th, 2012

Got some more stuff for our preparedness area... Also got a camelpack type thing out and about today... all in all a good day! Feeling good about our situation. Now for some yummy mac n cheese, and then a movie in bed with My Grrrl! :)

Blessed Be!
Milsty

Friday February the 17th, 2012

I have been listening to podcasts all morning, and this afternoon I am going to take my "goodwill list" to the thrift shops around town. There are things that I can get a thrift shops for cheaper than at a regular store.

 

Things like:

can openers

canning jars and lids

whistles

signal mirrors

candles funnel

 

Things like that. I also want to look at things to help me build a solar oven and a cold frame.

 

That is my idea of fun! Woohoo! :)

 

 

Blessed Be!

Milsty

 

We are getting our family ready for anything. That is about all. This will not be a daily blog situation, but more of a "when I can" type deal. When I have something to say. This is not to advise others, just what I have learned, and what I am doing, Mostly what I dream of doing, because that is the kind of person that I am, a dreamer and planner, more than a doer!

Blessed Be!
Misty