My Heart's on Fire for Elvira

[Ilovemyrabbit]

Oh that's great that your strawberries are growing. I'm glad your tomatoes are producing too. I'm getting so impatient to plant my watermelons. I was going to plant them but than the pack went missing and I only found three of the seeds. It turns out that its a good thing that I didn't plant them earlier because we are going to have a frost here in a couple days for two nights! And I thought spring was finally here........ We are going to try planting some of watermelons in a pot and some in front of our house. So hopefully that will work out.

Good luck on the paleo diet. Its always hard for me to transition diets. That's just me, but I went off grains for a while and it was a little weird but I got used to it. I'm sure I could transition to another diet if I wanted too though. Anyway good luck!

 

[kmaben]

Question. Can I use Ellie in one of my books? This particular book is about a naughty bunny who does naughty things. Then no one wants to play with her because they dont want to get in trouble. Then she realizes she should probably be a good bunny.

I only ask because she's so hormonal and lets face it......she's got bad down pretty good.

 

[whitelop]

Kaley, of course she can be in your book! Thats awesome! Are you going to make her look like Ellie too? Thats too cool.

 

[whitelop]

I slept like crap last night! hahaha. So bad. My knees decided to start hurting right before I went to bed and it was terrible. I couldn't get comfortable because every way I moved was uncomfortable. I had to take something just to be able to go to sleep! Not to mention I ate a salad that had spicy things on it and they didn't not agree with my stomach. So as I'm trying to go to bed, it felt like someone hit me in the kneecaps with a ball peen hammer and then was squeezing my stomach with all their might. Some pepto fixed that right up though, I guess it was because of the spicy things. I haven't been eating spicy stuff lately.
It wasn't a good night.

Its overcast and raining today, so poor Ellie doesn't get to go outside. I didn't put her out yesterday because it was pretty warm. Where I like to put her, its sunny until like 3, then I usually put her out there until it gets dark. But I didn't yesterday because it warm and I was unsure. But if tomorrow is night, I'll put her out when the sun goes away from her area.
I guess that I should treat her for fleas, right? Since she goes out? All my cats get treated once a month and I dust my chickens with DE every once in a while.
I should probably call the vet and see if they'll give me some revolution for her.

I went to the store last night and spent like $75 on fresh foods. haha. And then I realized that eating right, is expensive. They make all the cookies and cakes and junk food really cheap so people just want to buy it. Like, $1.50 for a pack of cookies with what like 50 cookies in it, is cheap compared to $3.90 for a bag of apples that has like 12 apples in it. So which one do most people get? The cookies. But fresh stuff is way better than package stuff, so way worth the money!

I wanted to tell you guys about AJ. He is so crazy. I bought this wooden crate to put some of his toys in. I painted it white and I'm going to put "kid stuff" on the side of it. I saw a basket like this at Michaels craft store and I really liked it. It was a basket with the canvas insert that had "kid stuff" embroidered on it. It was like $30 for that! I wasn't paying that for it. So I got the wooden crate for $12 and the paint I already had and I'll get a small thing of red paint and paint the "kid stuff" on the side. But anyway, I put it in the living room and I put some of AJ's stuffed animals in it to get them off the floor. Now AJ has decided that this crate is the best thing ever! haha. He sits in it with his stuffed animals and will sit in it and watch tv. But he won't move it. Its kind of in the corner, between the rocking chair and the wall, out of the way. He just sits in it in the corner. Its so funny! I was washing dishes yesterday and I looked in to check on him, I couldn't see him, I said his name and he stood up...in the crate! I laughed. He really likes it. I wish I would have sanded it down though, its pretty rough on the inside, it wasn't meant for children to sit in! But he really likes it! And he will put all his stuffed animals in it and leave them for a while, then take them out and then put them back. But at least, there are times during the day when the floor is clean from stuffed animals! LOL

 

[PaGal]

That's funny AJ sitting in his box. At least he's making sure you get your money's worth for it. I built a wooden toy box for my son when he was that age. Then I painted different puppies from 101 dalmations on it.

Sorry you didn't sleep well last night. I hate when that happens.

Where do you get your DE? Do you get it from a store near you or online? Do you get the food grade or not? I want some but haven't found it sold around here yet.

Do chickens eat ants? My yard is full of ants. I've never seen so many ant hills in my life and I don't know how to go about buying an ant eater. I think it's time to get chickens if they eat ants. Plus I had a tick on me. I have a phobia of them.

 

[kmaben]

I love the thought of a giant Ant Eater running around. And why was that your first thought instead of something else? lol

And yes I'd like to have Ellie look like her with a photo in the back and a thanks to whatever owners let me use their bunbuns. However I think this is wishful thinking but it's what I'm working towards.

 

[whitelop]

Denise, I get food grade DE. I can not for the life of me remember where I got it from. It was either, TSC, the feed store I get chicken feed from or the supply store I used to get dog food from. Its a 50 lb paper bag that I put in a big container. Why they put it in paper is beyond me because the paper always tears. So if you get some, get a container to put it in. Its like $12 a bag or something like that. I put it on everything. I put it on ants, my garden, my chickens, around my house, around the shed, in the chicken coops/dust bathing spot. Just be careful when you spread it, don't breathe it in its not safe! haha.
Chickens will eat ants, but you can't just put them on an ant pile and expect them to eat all of them. Actually ants are dangerous for chickens, in large amounts. They will bite and bite and bite them and some people lose chickens to ants. Thats why I use DE in the coops.
I don't know where to get an ant eater either, but I think I would totally get one. We're dealing with some serious ant hills too. The first 2 summers we were here there were zero ants, not a single ant. Then this year, we have every variety you could imagine. Its terrible.
Anyway, if you got chickens and let them free range, they would probably eat your ants and spiders and stuff, but just watch them and make sure their legs aren't getting covered in ants.
Actually, now that I think about it...this is the first spring that I haven't had the chickens free ranging and this is the first time I've dealt with and had an issue with spiders and stuff. Maybe I should start to let them range again and get a handle on the spiders. They're crazy large.

Kaley, I really hope you write your book! I'm excited to read it when you do write it! If you do write a book about Ellie, I would totally have every page framed individually and put it on my wall as a giant Kaley book collage!

 

[Chrisdoc]

Kaley the book idea sounds fabulous and yes, Ellie as the naughty bunny is just so right, she´s the exact twin of Houdini who´s another little rascal.

I hate ants, they get everywhere here in the summer. we don´t seem to see ant hills but leave crumbs or food out and it´s covered in no time and they are so difficult to get rid of. Mosquitos are even worse and they´ve already started. Worse is being woken up in the middle of the night with one of the little sods buzzing in your ear and you can guarantee when you turn the light on, there´s no sign of it.

Your little lad is so sweet. I can just see him in his wooden crate so happy there with his stuffed toys. That is so typical, you buy something really expensive and they´re not interested and you make something really cheap and they love it....good on him.

 

[Chrisdoc]

post just disappeared....that is no making me really annoyed, it happens so many times.

Well, the ants...we don´t get ants here but if you leave food out or drop crumbs in the summer, they are everywhere, swarming around. Mosquitos are worse, they´re just starting now. I hate it when they wake you up buzzing in your ear and when you turn the light on, you can never find them.

Kaley, a bunny tale with Ellie as the naughty bunny...that is just fabulous.

AJ is so sweet. I can just imagine him sitting in his crate organising and unorganising his soft toys. Isn´t it strange that the cheapest, simple things are always a big success.

Morgan, good on you going on a healthy eating regime. I try my best and avoid eating too much grain or carbs. I had loads of veggies yesterday and I just love them and try and avoid eating potatoes with them. It´s always easier here in the summer as you don´t feel like heavy meals so lots of salads and bbq´s.

 

[PaGal]

Kmaben...I thought of ant eaters first because well they are anteaters plus I have seen them. They are so interesting looking.

Morgan...hhmmm. I've checked online the normal places around here for things like DE and haven't found any yet and online it is a lot more than $12 for 50 lbs. I hate using poisons and have heard how good it works so was wanting to try that this year.

 

[Chrisdoc]

Sorry, it didn´t disappear, it just appeared later....it´s actually quite funny how I couldn´t remember exactly what i´d written...that is scary lol.

 

[Ilovemyrabbit]

I'm sorry you slept bad last night. I don't usually get pain at night, but if I sit in the same position for long enough parts of my body feel sore. Like today I was sitting on the floor doing a laptop and I used it for about an hour or two and when I got up my shoulders felt sore.

I wish I could let Ash outside too. It pretty hot outside so the only time I can take him out is more in the evening. Its still pretty hot now even though its almost 6. So maybe at 7 or 8 I'll take him out. He loves being on the porch and he binkies a lot so I like to take him out a much as possible.

I know, we try to eat healthy and the apples and other fresh foods are kind of expensive. But yes, eating fresh foods is a lot better than eating junk food. I wonder if you wouldn't qualify for snaps or something like snaps so you could use it to buy food.

Haha, AJ sounds so funny. Yes, sometime kids have a favorite spot to sit. Maybe when he's asleep you can sand it for him.

Kaley, a book with Ellie in it sounds great! I would definitely buy it.

 

[Katielovesleo3]

Kaley, BUNNY BOOK?! YAY! I love Beatrix Potter and any book about rabbits so this will be exciting!!!!

 

[JBun]

Morgan...hhmmm. I've checked online the normal places around here for things like DE and haven't found any yet and online it is a lot more than $12 for 50 lbs. I hate using poisons and have heard how good it works so was wanting to try that this year.

Try your local feed store or tractor supply. They usually carry the big bags for a good price. If they don't have it, ask them if they can order some in for you.

Morgan, AJ is too funny! Kids can get the strangest ideas of what's fun, into their heads. But hey, if he's having fun, and it's not too messy or noisy, even better

Ellie's going to be famous! I can't wait to see her cute little dutchie face, in a book.

And Kaley, boy are you one to talk about Ellie being a naughty bunny. If I remember correctly, isn't the phrase 'bad rabbit' something associated with a certain one eyed black rabbit named Shya, haha

 

[kmaben]

Shya definitely has the stigma "bad rabbit" attached to her. However, if you compare the monetary value of damage Ellie has done vs. Shya. Ellie for sure wins! Plus how Ellie has managed not to electrocute herself in the process is quite an achievement. Shya would probably have blown off on ear or a leg. -_- The two main characters are Franklin and Kai. Shya will be in her own book about people with handicaps. I'm kind of working on several books at once. I get bored or get a writers cramp I just switch out.

 

[whitelop]

Yes, I think Ellie does win in the terms of not dying from electrocution or drowning from the washer hose. But Shya wins in terms of losing an eye, being attacked by a cat, being attacked by Franklin like 2-3 times in a few months, and coming out of that...alive and still the same. hahaha. They win in different ways I guess, but Shya still holds the title of Bad Rabbit Extraordinaire.

Kaley, I can't wait to see the books; all of them! I bet they will be awesome. I thought about writing childrens books when I was younger, I wrote a few out on the computer that crashed a few months ago so they're long gone. Oh well. They probably weren't that good anyway, not as good as the bunny books will be!

So last night I went to my best friends house and we all played Monopoly. haha. It was me, her, her fiance and her little sister. I WON MONOPOLY! For the first time ever because my husband cheats, I won with $3,377; 9 properties and like 10 houses! It was SO awesome! We played for like 4 hours. We called my friends mom who is in New York right now, and she was like "you're not drinking right?!" I was like, "...we're all over 21!" Well, except the litter sister, she's only 16 and we don't let her drink. And we weren't drinking. But it made me think of the best thing ever...Wineopoly. Yes, that will be a thing. We might have to simplify the rules or what not because drinking with Monopoly could make the game harder than it is, but you know...it would probably be awesome! I love to play board games, but my husband doesn't like to! He says its no fun because its just the two of us, which I get. But we have a ton of games! I'm going to make him play!

When I came home I didn't feed Ellie because she had been fed several times yesterday, but this morning when I got up, she was bouncing off the pen sides because she wanted to be fed so bad! haha. She ate all her hay last night, so she was totally out of food. What a little glutton! I just gave her pellets and she almost jumped into the container!
She got a good arrangement of greens yesterday. She got spinach, cilantro, rosemary, romaine, a grape, a bite of banana and apple. I tried to give her a blueberry on Wednesday and she wouldn't eat it! I put it in her bowl and she did eat it later, but she didn't eat it in front of me.
Yesterday, it was pretty warm in the house since I had the oven on. It was sweltering in the kitchen. I saw that Ellie looked kind of hot, so I put the fan down for her. She flopped out in front of the fan and laid there for hours! haha. She was so comfortable. Its good that she'll lay down in front of the fan, I thought she was going to be scared of it. She sort of was then she realized how nice it felt and laid down. haha. Smart bunny!

AJ has found love for this toy he has. I got it at my baby shower, its a white lamb. Its a Baby Gund lamb, so expensive. haha. Well, its now dirty from little dirty hands. Unfortunately this lamb is solid white. I wasn't originally going to let him play with it, it actually sat on his dresser for over a year without him messing with it. I would wind up the key and it would play music at night for him, but that was it. Then one day, I knocked it off his dresser and he got it, and it was all over. He carries her around all the time, by the neck or by the ear. He'll sit in his wooden crate and wind the key and listen to it for a long time. Its so funny or sad, I haven't decided yet. He was playing on his sit and spin and the lamb was opposite of him on the wheel thing and he was spinning with her! haha. Then he was holding her and spinning. Its really sweet but to me a little sad.
Whats the best way to surface clean this little lamb? I put up a post in the let your hare down section, to see if anyone else could help me clean her!
And yes I keep referring to the lamb as a her, because her name is Little Blessings Lena, so she's a girl. And her name is Lena. hahaha.

So done now. Happy Fridayyyy!

 

[Ilovemyrabbit]

I love Monopoly! I've played it a lot of times. Board games are fun. We have lots of board games I'd like to get more still. I'd like to get dungeons and dragons I read and people said it was pretty good. Anyway Monopoly is one of my favorite games I like that you can buy and sell things in it.

What a little pig Ellie is, lol. I'm glad she liked the fan I'm going to get one for Ash this summer. He might be too scared to lay down near it but if he is it wont be a total loss because I can always use it.

I posted in your thread I hope it helps, now that you say that the lamb was made by Gund I was reading that Gund has special sprays for their stuffed animals you can buy. I don't know how exspensive they are though.

 

[whitelop]

So as I was eating lunch I was on Pinterest, like always. Well I found this video of a Christmas flash mob and I swear, I just cried my eyes out. No joke. I don't even know why, I'm not religious. But I guess there's something to say about a few moments where everyone is connected and nothing else matters. Where there a few moments of love and joy being spread through an entire mall. It was really great to watch. It restores some faith in humanity for me.
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Hope you guys enjoy it like I did.

 

[lyndym]

Hehehe, Friday Wineday. I've been really trying to keep the alcohol for weekends only, and it does really help with keeping weight off and feeling fit in general. Sometimes I cheat, but only if I'm going out with friends in the middle of the week or something! Now that it's summer that will happen more often than during the school year, hopefully I can keep my will power going.

I liked your post about dirty walls because it made me laugh, but also because yes, dirty walls are disgusting! And unnecessary, there really is no need to touch a wall all the time.

Your husband sounds like he's being a total weiner, so don't feel bad for complaining about it! Hahaha. Luke was a smoker before we got together, but he quit a few years ago during the year we lived together. It actually wasn't that terrible, but I think it's because he literally had nothing stressful going on that entire year. I was in my first year of masters, but he was taking a year off and not even working, so he got to do whatever he wanted all day and I usually wasn't even there most of the day during the week. I am really glad he quit, and sometimes I get really mad if he bums a smoke from a friend or something when we're out. Like really mad. Hahaha.

So sweet how he bought you a present. Especially since he remembered you had your eye on it! Luke is terrible with gifts, but I am great with them. Sometimes I wish he was a little better about it. Not like I want to be showered with superficial presents, but I'll typically make him little care packages before finals or send him little cards and stuff. And I always put tons of thought into birthday and Christmas presents for him. For Christmas I'll even do a big gift and then fill a stocking for him! He usually buys my gift last minute and doesn't think about it too much, haha. It's nice to be thought of, and a gift like the one you got from your hub says he remembered something you showed interest in and just wanted to make you feel special later. It's just nice, haha.

I laugh every time you complain about having to have black coffee. I love black coffee. Occasionally I'll put in a tiny bit of milk, but never creamer or sugar. I just really like strongly flavored things. Like my go-to type of beer is IPAs.

Okay weird, but I totally had a white toy chest when I was a kid. Same thing, I'm pretty sure my parents bought it and painted it white for me. It's the exact size to fit at the foot of a twin bed, and my mom made a little cushion to fit along the top. I remember sitting in it with my toys!! Not as much as it sounds like AJ is sitting in his, but yeah, I'd totally sit in that thing. And because I remember doing it, I was probably a lot older than AJ is now, so he might be sitting in there for a few more years.

I'll check out the Christmas video later. Sometimes I'm in the mood for a cry, and sometimes I'm not. I guess because I'm kind stressy and feel pooey. But I will save it for when I need a good emotion dump, hahaha!

 

[whitelop]

hahaha. Lyndy! It is Wineday! I'm going to enjoy a good class later on this evening! Maybe I can get my husband to play Wineopoly with me!
Sometimes he is really sweet, but sometimes he's a butthead. I'm really good with gifts too. I put a lot of thought into everyone's gifts for Christmas/birthday/whatever. I'm the one that picks out all the gifts for all the holidays. I went out of my way and got my MIL a special box of organic white rose tea for her birthday. BAM how's that for thoughtful! She LOVES tea. This fathers day I'm making gift baskets for all the dads, ie, my husband, my dad and my FIL. Those gift baskets are going to be EXTRA thoughtful! hahaha. My husband isn't the greatest gift giver, but sometimes he gets really really great things. I usually go through with him and pick out a bunch of things that I would like and then let him go back and pick out what he wants to get me out of those like 20 things. haha.

The box that AJ sits in is like a smaller crate. Like the size of a milk carton crate thing. So its not big like the one you had Lyndy, its smaller. He sits in it with his knees up to his chest with an animal in front of him. haha. So he's going to out grow it soon! LOL He's so funny when he's in it.
I like to sit in boxes too, or sit in things. I guess he gets it natural!