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September 6th, 2008 by Connie | Filed under Uncategorized.The grand experiment is over… and the focus of the blog has returned to real estate investment and building family wealth. Over the last few weeks I’ve learned a few things…
Sewing is a joy, but I seriously don’t want to write about it.It’s a hobby, a relief, a pal. And while there may be a picture or two posted from time to time, deconstructing the minutiae of grading a pattern or problem solving a sticky fitting issue reintroduces stress into my stress-relief.
Sawdust is in my blood. Thanks Dad. Can’t get away from it and don’t really want to anyway. Houses can be homes. The rehab process is fascinating, full of cool stuff to play with and the entire process is a huge three dimensional puzzle with a big, fat payoff at the end. Paint, flooring, hardware, cabinets… it’s what we do for fun around here.
Teaching others how to build family wealth as the road to financial and personal freedom is a passion. I truly believe it isn’t how much you have, but what you do with it that matters and anyone, in this or any economy can prosper.
I can sit again. Seems like a minor detail, but the chronic pain in my hip and lower back had built to unendurable levels… and now it’s gone. Details at some point, but for now, enjoying this new-found liberty takes precedence over writing about it.
And now for something completely different….
JoJo has killed 2 chickens in 2 days. If anyone has any ideas for breaking a dog from loving him some chickens to death, please share.
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Well friend, I think, by all accounts, that this is the right move. Your obvious passion for the topic shines through every word! I’m always happy when my friends are doing what makes them happy!! Can’t wait to hear the latest on the Bee House…hoping for the best!!
Talk to you soon!!
Hugs and Blessings,
Becky
As for Jojo - I have no thoguhts. The last dog we had that kept doing this had to go. It was sad but it was either him or the chickens. We tried everything,,, even “and old farmer’s trick of tying the dead bird around the dogs neck for the day” Nothing helped. I hope you find something. I am sure Jojo is to special to go.
You’re right– JoJo isn’t going anywhere. If it comes down to the chickens or JoJo it’ll be the chickens leaving the ranch (stupid birds smell and cost too much anyway
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We knew there was going to be trouble when the baby chicks arrived. We put them in a horse trough in the garage and their tiny ‘peeppeeppeep’ could be heard through the door…. where JoJo stood immobilized, drooling like a maniac.
Right now we’re taking him out only on leash and making him sit by the chickens, but it’s doubtful he’ll continue his good behaviour when we aren’t around. Most likely we’ll have to build a big yard for the chickens and stop letting them free range.
Sounds like you already have a plan that will work. It’s too tempting for Jojo. We have three Great Pyrenees with out chickens and goats and they are great with the birds. I have to admit the chickens are VERY messy and are costing us more than they should. I have a friend who butchers them but we haven’t gotten into that yet. At least I have no intentions of doing that anytime soon.
I am looking forward to your next REI news. I’ve missed you!
Maria
Connie - I’m glad to see you returning to your roots! Welcome back.
Connie,
Thank you so much continuing to blog. I love REI, but the brief stint in fashion reminded me of all those mornings with Mom and “Sewing with Nancy”. Glad you survived the storm. We got hit with the “remnants” of Ike up in Ohio. Some still don’t have power.