Good morning, Friends!
We're just living life...I cleaned strawberries and froze them. I can't stand how fast they ruin! I remember, years ago, that most fruit kept well in the refrigerator for at least two weeks...or longer! I never had fruit start deteriorating within three or so days! But these past years, (2010 to present) approximately...I've either had to serve up all the fruit in my refrigerator or, freeze it! Any of you older ladies remember this?
Soaking the strawberries in a water and vinegar solution 3:1 ratio (water to vinegar) leaving them to soak for about ten minutes. Removes insecticides and dirt then, rinse in cool water.
Then I use my handy little chopper and freeze some and save some out for eating. SO quick!
If any of you are on Facebook, are there any of your "friends" that are constantly blabbing on about how awful their lives are or how bad people treat them? And I mean constantly? I dumped several of my so called "friends" because I simply couldn't take it anymore. Tired of all the negative post.
I used to post on FB a lot but not much anymore. I love my Blog and if I have anything more private to say, I say it here. I really don't think you should post things like, "my husband is a real SOB because he won't let me go away for a weekend with so-n-so!" Or, asking about tips for a better sex life...or the old "woe is me" crap, constantly!
TOO MUCH INFORMATION!
So, they are gone. I also cleaned out my "friends" list on FB. If they can't at least like or say something once a year to me then why do I keep them? To me, they are just voyeurs...wanting to know what I'm doing but not wanting to interact. My Blogger Buddies (You!) are wonderful here and on FB...It's the "friends" that I know, went to school with or worked with, that I'm done with!
Friendship is give and take.
Here's our sweet Sloane "out in the wild"!
Making new friends...
and sealing it with a kiss...lolol
Our daughter (Lolli) came in to spend the weekend babysitting her SloaneyGirl granddaughter...We traveled down to see them at our granddaughter's (Samantha) house. Had a sweet visit.
Once in a lifetime photo! Lolol I'm not sure what she was trying to convey but that face said it all!
I'm sorry (not really) but the last several generations are worrisome! How do you NOT know the car is too hot or that you've left your BABY in the backseat?? The cases I've heard about...I simply don't believe their excuses! It's plain murder.
We bought a TracFone at the end of June. When we sell something in our paper or online, we don't want our real cell phone numbers to be published.
The other day, I was looking at the receipt when I noticed something strange. See the Tax number 1? That's the correct multiplier...8.25%
See the second line that says Tax number 7?
That's for BEER.
Now, why did that tax #7 get on there? We just purchased the cell phone and a $20 dollar calling card!
Nobody sold us any beer...We haven't bought any beer, anywhere, in over three years,,,Anywhere...and certainly not while buying the cell phone!
I went to the service desk yesterday and was told none of the tax transactions are handled by the employees! It automatically is added to your receipt! It's added by magic...
The lady at the service desk said she "knows nothing" about those kind of things...I need to call the main company and ask them about it. I'm talking about Walmart...
I came home with a headache. I know it's only 40 cents but how many other people are getting ripped off on larger purchases? I'll have to call on Tuesday...Monday, I have Baby Sloane and believe me...she doesn't allow me to talk on the phone! Lolol
Texas Walmart Tax Rates
#1 - Merchandise
#2 - Food
#4 - Prepared Food
#6 - Wine
#7 - Beer
Check Your Receipts!
Lastly, my potting station is coming along. Slow progress because of the heat. I still want to order a tarp or gazebo covering.
Well, I've bent your ear for long enough today.
Hope you all are well or getting there. So, until next time...
