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My bees are flying. January! It is worrying.
I find it worrying when my bees fly on January 4. As if I should not, worry for the bees as the temperatures are over +10C. But it is a very unusual weather. The bees react to the outside warmth, but there is still almost nothing that nature could offer them. And, hopefully, some more normal winter temperatures will come.…
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It was a small easy project
It was a small easy project - like so many of us experience. All I had to do was move a refrigerator from the porch to indoors. I really wanted it downstairs but getting it there, down a hill would be difficult plus I don't use the basement apartment much any more. The move from the porch to dining area was uneventful. So…
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Stories by @Monek Marie
@Monek Marie I have been missing your stories from the country. When you have time, are you able to post a few more? I know it's busy, it is the season to be busy, so no rush.
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Dog playing poker...
An old Justin Wilson story: There was a poker game one time that down in Cajun country at a saloon and it was hot, yeah, I guarantee! They had them a rule that if one man got up from the table he had to have his-self someone to fill his seat. So, there was an old dog there that would sit at the table while a man took a…
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The circle of life
We had to put our old milk cow, Ruby, down today. She was 15, a grand old age for a milk cow, and after that long, they become a pet of sorts even if they don't want to come close (to be caught, lol). Their personality just becomes part of the character of the whole farm. She was our longest living pet, beating out our…
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Boring Country life: Part one- A Cats Life -TGN Story Time
A story of life and part of the TGN stories we share on country life and happenings. A cats life I had a busy busy day lined up for today and really did not need a little unplanned activity in my life. But I did not pass this information on to my cat. This is a mistake I need to remember and correct. I was redoing the one…
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So, it was a simple chair sale, involving the police - story
Yes, another quiet day at the homestead. Saturday I went to look at a chair that would be more suitable for my mother. I thought I would buy it but just wanted to look. The chair was good and would suit what I needed but it was 5 pm and I just had my car and no way to haul it. The lady really wanted it gone that day. (they…
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Farm life: The chickens are laughing at me again. Story
I have certain cliques of chickens that hang out together. My one small group was following me closely yesterday and watching me with my one goat. I could read thier minds, they were looking for spilled food. I finished feeding my goat and put her away for the evening and turned to check on another group of chickens. I…
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Hilarious
I spent the evening water coloring with my daughter. I made a bookmark with a daisy on it and added a few ants for fun. She looked over and said, “You should add a few aphids.” Such an accurate commentary on what I grow!
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The Great Sweet Pea Competition !
Quite a few years ago, my wife and I owned a General Store in country New South Wales, Australia. We became the “glue” within the community and we were sought upon to come up with fun and interesting things for our small, tight knit community to have some fun with. One time, at Friday night drinks, I overheard a…
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I Really Want a TGN "Old Fashioned Story Hour"
Can we have one please? I think this would be so fun, having our best storytellers (oh, everyone knows who these are 😉) tell us their stories, in their own words, with their voices to lend character. I like reading their stories, but a story hour could be so fun to sit down & share with our families! Maybe we have other…
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How fast can you run if need be? Fast, and that's the naked truth (story) Part two
In case you missed part one of the story, here is the link: https://community.thegrownetwork.com/discussion/847070/how-fast-can-you-run-if-need-be-fast-and-thats-the-naked-truth-story-part-one As I break onto the shoreline from the woods I am greeted by one of the most unique lake fronts I have ever seen. Its very wild,…
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How fast can you run if need be? Fast, and that's the naked truth (story) Part one.
When I lived in North Carolina I had a very stressful job. My weekends were spent by the lake looking for arrowheads and just enjoying the shore and waves. The one lake reminded me of home. It had previously had homes there but the government bought the land and put in a small dam, flooding towns and homes. This was my…
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Outside looking in (story)
Its been a foggy, misty morning. The coffee cup has been my friend today as I chill and brace for what will be a challenging day. We has a bad storm last night and are preparing for another one that is predicted to be worse. I don't know what it is about fog, but it relaxes me and I am enjoying this quiet time. As I was…
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Pitbulls, Alligators, Beavers, Raccoons OH MY
Hi Grownetworkers :) I am staying with my mom near Savannah Georgia, and I thought I'd share some stories on the critters in my area. I walk my dog three times a day here and while it's a commercial area, seems like the animals don't care at all. I literally posted on Instagram how much I love aminals the other day and…
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Ah that mother of mine
She likes to keep me on my toes and not bored! ;) She had her 6 month check up today and we left early and planned to go to our discount store and take home dinner. She's moving much better than she was when it was winter and she never got out. The doctors building is partially shut down to to our strict covid regulations…
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What to do when you're bored. Buy a truck!
First of all I am never bored but I bought a truck is just a dull title. I have needed a truck forever but did not want the extra cost or a gas guzzler and around here it's impossible to find any one to haul for you or they are a no show and you're left in a lurch. It's also hard to have a farm or homestead with out a…
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Dirt road traffic jams and parades. (Story)
The adventures on a dirt road never end. You never know exactly what you will see and I have a feeling my family added to that unknown aspect. One day my neighbor called and wanted to know where the greyhound bus went. My mom replied, "its sitting in our yard. Wayne will be welding on it later." Not long after that the…
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My Dad stold my dog (story)
When I was 17 I raised a puppy for a seeing eye dog program. It was a program run through our 4-H. People would often ask me how I could raise a puppy them give it away. I told them I knew it was for a good cause and it was a mind set. I knew the dog was not mine so even if I loved it it had another purpose. My first dog…
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My morning tea turned into a tea party. Story
I just brewed my morning tea and was prepared to relax and enjoy silence. I stretched my arms, and watched the fog start to lift. As I looked around the yard I saw a white rabbit racing through the yard. I sat my tea down An escapee! So on go the shoes and its time to catch a rabbit. The rabbit was somewhat easy to catch…
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So you want to drive a tractor
My brothers learned to drive a tractor early. My older brother was driving by two (of course dad was working the clutch.) My first driving lesson was when I was around 10 or 11. I had to beg, lol. So my dad rounded up 8 tires, put them out in our back field and I had to drive around them. I did really good! I managed to…
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Lifes simple pleasures (story)
There have been a few changes in our family lately and with that in mind here are a few things my family may not know about our family. We grew up as children and our first few years were in Kinzua Pa, the town where the Kinzua Dam now sits. We were the first family to sell our home to the goverment and move out. I don't…
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A knock on the door
When there is a knock on my door I never know what it might be. Today the was banging on the door. Oh no. I hope it's not an animal that found its way out of the fencing. (Always a concern here) But it was a nice surprise. The one church about four miles away dropped off a Easter dinner basket! Ham, apple sauce, rolls,…
