Another Lynn Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 Youngest dd and I are home! Yay! So nice to be home! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 Doing the Nile experiment—flooding and growing grass is fun. We also liked building aquaducts. Figuring out displaced mass (the story about the weight of the king’s Crown) also plays nicely. My ds was really into arms and armor this last go-around. He actually made a Bronze Age cast sword with a leather grip. There are a ton of things out there....let him play around and make a wish list! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 7 hours ago, ThatBookwormMom said: Happy Sunday! I'm back in my pajamas. You're all lovely and prayed over. That is all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
learning123 Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 Wow, Prairie, come teach my kids! You make it sound like you have a blacksmithing fire-thingy...??? Critter, you make me appreciate my favorite books even more. It's neat to think you've already got a story to your name, just not polished and published yet. Yet! Susan, your trip looks like sweaty, dirty fun. If my husband had seen the picture of yours, he would have beard envy. Our rat is given gourmet treatment. My son prepares a 4 course dinner. What can a rat do that could earn a 4 course dinner? He really needs to earn his keep. The rat and the son... Besides, who wants a rat? We don't even do maze experiments to test his smarty-pants-ness. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 2 minutes ago, learning123 said: Wow, Prairie, come teach my kids! You make it sound like you have a blacksmithing fire-thingy...??? Critter, you make me appreciate my favorite books even more. It's neat to think you've already got a story to your name, just not polished and published yet. Yet! Susan, your trip looks like sweaty, dirty fun. If my husband had seen the picture of yours, he would have beard envy. Our rat is given gourmet treatment. My son prepares a 4 course dinner. What can a rat do that could earn a 4 course dinner? He really needs to earn his keep. The rat and the son... Besides, who wants a rat? We don't even do maze experiments to test his smarty-pants-ness. Dh gets into a lot of conversations about beards! He actually cut about 3 inches off a week or so ago. We were definitely dirty in that picture! Dd9 wore the same shorts for 3 days because she spilled a packet of smoked salmon over her other pair and we didn't want her hiking around the mountain forest smelling like salmon! Dd9 has 3 rats - they don't get fancy meals though. One of them has to be quarrantined during mealtime because he fights with the others over food. Mr. Bossy McBossypants. Our's don't earn their keep either. There must be SOMETHING they can do... 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 We went to an outside class for the cast sword but we do know people who work with forges. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 Dd11 and Dd19 have the same size feet! :svengo: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
learning123 Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 1 minute ago, prairiewindmomma said: forges Thanks. Boy, I sound smart, don't I? Or lazy. "Fire-thingy" was easy. Sunday's a day of rest, anyway, so there. But that sounds like a great learning experience- the kind homeschoolers are famous for~ Yay, other homeschoolers who do those fun and amazing learning activities! My kids are jealous! 30 minutes ago, Susan in TN said: There must be SOMETHING they can do... Agreed. If you think of something let me know. Really. Sometimes I'm a little peeved that our animal life is so doted upon and yet so unproductive- other than the rat making a teen boy start to coo over it like a mama over her baby. It's actually cute. MAYBE worth it. But I'm not sure. I'm not surprised that your husband takes his beard seriously. Mine does, too. They would get along very well. I like my husband's beard when it's short- like about 1/2 inch all around and it's rather a bone of contention since he really wants to grow his down to his-- well, frankly, to his toes, if it would grow that long. Anyway, he settles for mid-to-short depending on the season and whatever. He IS kind to me. I can understand your dd9 not wanting to be bear fodder. But should I be embarrassed, if I've done the same thing? Camping is like that...at least in my family....oops. SOUND FUN!!! I WANT TO GO CAMPING!!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 3 hours ago, ThatBookwormMom said: I found the instructions in the activity guide. I'm saving it for the next round/whenever we feel like doing it, so we haven't done it yet, either. Returning to lurking now, as I have nothing to contribute today. Except these:???? What activity guide? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 38 minutes ago, prairiewindmomma said: We went to an outside class for the cast sword but we do know people who work with forges. How old was your DS at the time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Wait, is all this stuff in the WTM Activity Guide? Gosh, I’m smart, LOL. I don’t have that. We used HO first time around. I guess I should get that. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 27 minutes ago, ikslo said: How old was your DS at the time? 11. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 4 hours ago, Ellie said: Is that all? Slacker. bwaaaahaaaa Are you sure you aren't an editor? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 I have dealt with the problem scene to the best of my ability today. Now I just have prose issues to deal with in the next three. That feels like a break after wrestling with one scene all day 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Day 129. We are celebrating with a frosty. 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 I mowed 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 12 minutes ago, Jean in Newcastle said: I mowed I meowed. 1 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 I need a bath. My head is pounding. Second night with a skull-cracker of a headache. Hope the medicine kicks in soon. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, myblessings4 said: 50 cents? No. I thought it would be but no. But since I drove to gang territory just to get it, I wasn’t going to argue. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 How's Junie? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 20 minutes ago, Slache said: How's Junie? Not great. Back to a liquid diet for now, it seems. ? 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 9 minutes ago, Junie said: Not great. Back to a liquid diet for now, it seems. ? I'm sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 7 minutes ago, Slache said: I'm sorry. I'm trying to look on the bright side. My weight loss is getting an extra boost this month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 24 minutes ago, Junie said: I'm trying to look on the bright side. My weight loss is getting an extra boost this month. I thought that! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Guess what, guess what, guess what? I don’t have to drive ds anywhere tomorrow! 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Ow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 8 minutes ago, Jean in Newcastle said: Ow Did you go boom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Just now, Slache said: Did you go boom? Yup. ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 27 minutes ago, Jean in Newcastle said: Yup. ? Lo siento. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 56 minutes ago, Slache said: Lo siento. It's not like you stomped on my back with cleats on. I will survive. (Cue Gloria Gaynor) 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Good Monday Morning! So lovely to sleep well at home after a trip! COFFEE!!!! It's a holiday! I have a to-do list..... (((Junie))) Hoping today brings relief and improvement! (((Critter))) Hope your head is better. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Good Morning!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Good morning! The beef brisket is in the slow cooker! I've never made beef brisket before, so I'm hoping it turns out OK. The recipe had me rub a spice mix on it last night and then make a bbq sauce for it to slow-cook in for 10 hours today. We'll see. Here's the recipe: https://www.recipetineats.com/slow-cooker-beef-brisket-with-bbq-sauce/ Dh slept all night without coughing up a lung! Coffee is ready! ~D 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 8 hours ago, Junie said: Not great. Back to a liquid diet for now, it seems. ? I hope you feel better soon. This isn't good for your iron. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 I am up. Caffeine. My head hurts, but it is better. Another day of revising planned for today, but the scenes up today are not as difficult as the one yesterday. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 I'm up, too, but no caffeine. I'll have some iced tea in a minute, which is close to caffeine. Or something. Stinkin' hot today. I'm hoping that the weather gods are going to send us this hot hot weather and then mellow out for the rest of the summer. Wait...we aren't even officially in summer yet... 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Am I the only one absolutely loving the heat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 4 minutes ago, ikslo said: Am I the only one absolutely loving the heat? Yes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 9 minutes ago, Slache said: Yes. It’s cool here right now, in the 60s, and I have long sleeves on. Waiting for the sun to come out. I was soooo happy yesterday when it was 86. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 1 minute ago, ikslo said: It’s cool here right now, in the 60s, and I have long sleeves on. Waiting for the sun to come out. I was soooo happy yesterday when it was 86. 60 perfect. 65 hot. 70 HOT. 86 swear word. Need coffee to grammar things. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 HOT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Texas bad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 I just put on my jacket to go for a walk with DH. I stepped outside and was instantly shivering. Lol - I’m weird. I like 90 degree weather. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 It's not the heat I don't like (I love 70s and 80s), it's the humidity! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Has anyone read Team of Rivals? I'm on a Lincoln kick and might read it next. Or might back up and read more about early abolitionists. (Actually I have a John Quincy Adams book on hold I need to read next.....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Ack! I also have Waking Giant: America in the Age of Jackson by David S. Reynolds checked out. Help! I might have a problem, lol. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Good morning. I slept for six and a half hours. Which is pretty good for still being barely able to move. Dh wanted me to take pain meds last night but I didn’t want to chance it. It hasn’t even been two weeks since my body reacted spectacularly to the one mild pain med I am allowed to take. Being stiff and owie is preferable over that reaction. . (Which is tmi so I will leave it at that ) So today you all have to force me to move. A lot. My body makes more of the owie chemicals like lactic acid than most and then doesn’t get rid of it. So I have to move and drink and move some more to make it leave my body. So far I haven’t found a magic pill to do it for me. 1 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Part of me wants to take notes on these books, but mostly I think I just want to enjoy them. But I don't remember as much as I probably should afterwards. KWIM? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Go Jean Go! Turn on some movin' music! (I'm currently procrastinating my next task: the checkbook!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 1 minute ago, Jean in Newcastle said: Good morning. I slept for six and a half hours. Which is pretty good for still being barely able to move. Dh wanted me to take pain meds last night but I didn’t want to chance it. It hasn’t even been two weeks since my body reacted spectacularly to the one mild pain med I am allowed to take. Being stiff and owie is preferable over that reaction. . (Which is tmi so I will leave it at that ) So today you all have to force me to move. A lot. My body makes more of the owie chemicals like lactic acid than most and then doesn’t get rid of it. So I have to move and drink and move some more to make it leave my body. So far I haven’t found a magic pill to do it for me. Is this from the fibro? 1 minute ago, Another Lynn said: Part of me wants to take notes on these books, but mostly I think I just want to enjoy them. But I don't remember as much as I probably should afterwards. KWIM? Anything meaningful enough to move you you will remember. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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