Jul. 15, 2008
Drawing to Win: "Love As a Way of Life" by Dr. Gary Chapman
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Interested in a chance to win a copy of Dr. Gary Chapman's exciting new book,
"Love As a Way of Life"? Visit Pam's Private Reflections (www.hip2bhomeschooling.blogspot.com) between today and Friday, July 18th, 2008 to enter the giveaway. Two winners will receive a copy of the book. Just leave a comment and a way that you can be reached. The contest is open to everyone (even if you do not have a blog), but please leave an email address where you can be contacted if you win. Sorry, but the contest is open to US residents only.
Enter the contest by leaving a comment after the post about Dr. Gary Chapman's exciting new book, "Love As a Way of Life". Click on the words 'Thoughts Shared' and it will open to where you may comment. Be sure to include your e mail so Pam has a way to contact you if you win. |
Jun. 28, 2008
Building Update Photos!
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Jun. 28, 2008
Stars & Stripes Across the Prairie Parade
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Jun. 21, 2008
We Have a House Foundation
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We have had the forms set, concrete poured and the dirt moved back around the foundation of our new home this past week. We got to see the house foundation in the dark this week after Family Fun Night at our church. We have a vapor light at the property so that makes it easy to see the house foundation. The lumber has been ordered and is to arrive Monday. Then the framing will start on Tuesday. I spoke to our realtor this week and she and I agree we should get this house on the market soon. That's going to be so much fun trying to keep this house looking 'show worthy'. Been there, done that before. I've been warning the dc they need to keep their rooms in order and they had hay spilled in the garage walkway. Dd had to clean that up. That just won't work for showing the house. |
Jun. 21, 2008
Summer Is Trying to Arrive
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Yesterday was the first day of Summer on the calendar and it did try hard to be SUMMER! |
May. 13, 2008
Vote for Your Favorite Book Cover and Enter to Win the Book!
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Mosey on over to the Circle C Ranch Site
and vote for your favorite book cover.
This cover will be on Susan Marlow's newest book
Andrea Carter and the San Francisco Smugglers.
Mrs. Marlow writes wholesome books for kids.
By voting for your favorite cover, you enter the contest for a free copy of her newest book. Contest ends June 1st.  |
Apr. 28, 2008
View the Trailer for Light Across the River
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View the Light Across the River trailer on the side bar of this blog for more information on author Stephanie Reed's newly released book. The next post has more information also. Marie |
Apr. 28, 2008
The Light Across the River, A Newly Released Novel
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Apr. 22, 2008
Want to Win a Book for Your Horse Loving Kids?
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Susan Marlow is giving away an ?xgp=messages |
Apr. 17, 2008
Assistance for Flood Victims in Southwest Washington Still Needed
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that are still recovering from an event in which they had no control yet still struggle from the aftermath. I'm thinking about the folks still dealing with the floods in Southwest Washington. One of our veterinarian's hails from this area. While he was working on our animal, we were talking about this need. At my request, he provided a couple of names of folks who are trying to meet this need. I have contacted each and am posting this information here in case some may be looking for a place to help out. So do with this information what you will and know that this is not pressuring anyone to do anything, unless you want. Remember too that I am just a messenger. I am writing what I've researched about these two organizations and I encourage you to check them out for yourself. I have no connection to these good folks other than I've heard of their organizations. ************* Information to help people.... Lewis County Long-Term Recovery Organization LTRO PO Box 1610 Centralia, WA 98531 Contacted: Ruth Peterson 360-996-0011 Headquartered in the Boist Fort Valley Area near Chehalis and Centralia They use LoveInc as their (501)C3 Non-Profit Parent Organization All donations should be made out to LoveInc with a memo earmarking for Lewis County LTRO Pictures of the flood condition/needs can be seen at www.boistfortvalley.comThank you to "D" on WHEN and WA4-HLeaders Yahoo groups for sharing this information. With so many challenges happening around us, it's easy to forget about folks that are still recovering from an event in which they had no control yet still struggle from the aftermath. I'm thinking about the folks still dealing with the floods in Southwest Washington. One of our veterinarian's hails from this area. While he was working on our animal, we were talking about this need. At my request, he provided a couple of names of folks who are trying to meet this need. I have contacted each and am posting this information here in case some may be looking for a place to help out. So do with this information what you will and know that this is not pressuring anyone to do anything, unless you want. Remember too that I am just a messenger. I am writing what I've researched about these two organizations and I encourage you to check them out for yourself. I have no connection to these good folks other than I've heard of their organizations. ************* Information to help people.... Lewis County Long-Term Recovery Organization LTRO PO Box 1610 Centralia, WA 98531 Contacted: Ruth Peterson 360-996-0011 Headquartered in the Boist Fort Valley Area near Chehalis and Centralia They use LoveInc as their (501)C3 Non-Profit Parent Organization All donations should be made out to LoveInc with a memo earmarking for Lewis County LTRO Pictures of the flood condition/needs can be seen at www.boistfortvalley.comThank you to "D" on WHEN and WA4-HLeaders Yahoo groups for sharing this information. |
Apr. 15, 2008
Tweety Birth Announcement: Wordless Wednesday
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This is a killdeer chick that Joy photographed last week. They are born in nests on the ground and are ready to run on their cute long legs as soon as they hatch. The parents were putting on a fantastic drama by limping around the yard, fanning their tails and calling to us to not look at their new born. They quickly reunited after Joy got the photos. Now we hope our kitty leaves them alone.  
Joy's photos. |
Apr. 12, 2008
The Old Schoolhouse Magazine's Spring Promo is in Full Bloom.
 The Old Schoolhouse Magazine's Spring Promo is in full bloom. The Old Schoolhouse Magazine Spring Promo Contest PO BOX 8426 Gray, TN 37615 |
Apr. 9, 2008
Competitive Trail Ride Event, Arlington, WA: July 11-13, 2008
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Please help spread the word: A new event has been added to the calendar. Pilchuck WSH Benefit Competitive Trail Ride to benefit the Competitive Trail Division. July 11-13, 2008 at the Lake Armstrong tract of Pilchuck Tree Farm, Arlington, WA. 25 mile Open Division ride will be on Saturday, July 12 at approximateluy 0800. 10-15 mile Novice/Competitive Pleasure division will begin at approximately 0800 on Sunday, July 13, 2008. Preliminary judging will be the night before the ride. Limited early AM judging by pre-authorization only. There will be a clinic around the campfire after Open Division awards are completed on Saturday evening. For more information contact Kathryn at KKMoonshadowranch@ msn.com or call 425-737-4594. Christine Oliver-Hammond
Washington State HorsemenExecutive Secretary/Treasurer Phone and Fax: 253-375-6332
Cell: (253)227-3138
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Apr. 1, 2008
Vignettes of Spring: Wordless Wednesday Waxing Poetically
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Spring Beauty by Joy  Spring Baseball N8  N8 on the pitcher's mound.  N8 making sure there's no stealing of ground!  Spring Beauty and Baseball. By Joy  Sometimes Spring Forgets the Calendar!  Flowers shudder, Baseball is canceled for brother. Where art thou, oh dearest Spring? Why do you, the snow fest fling? By Marie  Young thing, You are so cute in Spring! Joy's Thumper, Dressed in a frilly jumper!  How goeth your Spring? |
Apr. 1, 2008
Pierce County Horse Summit, April 15th: The Lodge at Frontier Park, Graham, WA
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HORSE SUMMIT Tuesday, April 15th 7:00-9:00 The Lodge at Frontier Park 21718 Meridian E Graham WA 98338 Contact: Lisa Drury (253) 798-2118 Pierce County Auditor's Animal Services and WSU Pierce County Extension are hosting a joint Horse Summit. It is an opportunity for horse owners to share concerns and comments and work with local officials on the challenges of owning horses. We are looking for partners and resources to assist us in addressing the problem of a growing population of under-cared for horses. If you own or board horses in Pierce County, this is one summit you won't want to miss. Lisa Drury, Manager Recording/Licensing/Animal Services Pierce County Auditor's Office 2401 S 35th St, Room 200 Tacoma WA 98409-7483 edrury@co.pierce.wa.us www.piercecountywa.org/auditor (253) 798-2118 FAX (253) 798-2623 |
Mar. 29, 2008
Typing Speed ? Test Yourself!
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69 words http://speedtest.10-fast-fingers.com/ Here's a fun speed typing test to try and attempt to keep beating your best time and words missed. I'm looking forward to having our two young people try this. It took me a couple tries to figure out what was going on with the test. Just keep typing as it times down from 60 seconds. It will scroll more and more words as you need them. Green words are correct, the red are typed wrong. It will load a score when you are done. Remember to preview things for suitability for your family. Click on the '69 words' at the top of this or 'speed test' and it will take you to the testing site. If that doesn't work copy/paste this into your browser: http://speedtest.10-fast-fingers.com/ Type away..... Marie |
Mar. 28, 2008
Celebrate the Horse Needs Volunteers and an Interesting Event to Attend. Puyallup, WA
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Celebrate the Horse Needs Volunteers Forwarded from the KC4-HHorse@yahoogroups.com listserv - Thanx to Tricia for posting it . . . and Cheryl for sharing on the WA 4H Leaders Listserv See contact info below . . . . I am forwarding the following which was originally sent from the King County extension office to the general 4-H email list. This looks like it could potentially be a volunteer opportunity for horse clubs - also potentially interesting to attend. If you are interested in more information, please check out web site linkbelow and use the contact info at the end of the message. Do not reply to the list. ---------------------------------------------------------- --------------------- Hi, I am the event director for Celebrate the Horse---a fundraising event at the Puyallup Fairgrounds on July 5th and 6th..with move-in on July fourth. Every net dollar goes to support People Helping Horses [www.peoplehelpinghorses.org ], a registered 501(3) C nonprofit that rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes abandoned and abused horses. We also have a heavy focus on education---and working to develop a program called, A Leg Up for Kids where we will work with disadvantaged kids to introduce horses into their lives through riding lessons and associated education about the value and care of horses. The facility is located in Arlington, WA---and most recently was involved in a 17 horse seizure in Renton,WA, as seen on all local media stations. Celebrate the Horse is a public horse festival. It's not an expo or a horseshow--although we will have commercial vendors---our event is geared at the public to entertain and educate! And of course, we'll have horse people everywhere as well. We need volunteers---many, many volunteers to help us with a variety of tasks during the event, as well as move-in day. It'll be fun and educational. Some tasks will involve being around horses--some will not. Although our web site is not complete yet--if you visit www.celebratethehorse.org you'll get an idea of what we're doing--and see the outstanding lineup of horse breeds, professionals and more that will make it a great time for everyone. Thanks very much for any help you can be! For more information or to volunteer please contact Patty K at 360.391.9901. Patty K |
Mar. 26, 2008
Horse Drive-Thru Window: Wordless Wednesday
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We have a screenless window because we put an airconditioner in it during the summer. This window is now visited by the horses for attention and snacks when we let them run loose in the yard. We must be 'red necks' to let them do that too! This is a horse drive-thru window and it is our dining room window. I suppose we will have to clean horse nose prints off it soon. Remember, God loves red necks too!
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Is this a 'red neck' thing to do or what?!
Mar. 25, 2008
4H Horse Driving Offer and Happ's Inc. March News Letter, Lewis County, WA
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March's issue is up on the site: http://www.happs-inc.com I have had a couple contacts from 4-H equine driving folks regarding the drop of driving from state fair and the hope of getting it back if the driving numbers can be increased. Also, had a few asking for help as they are driving and doing what somebody told them to do once, but they have no idea why. The example given to me was carrying a whip. We had a local 4-H girl here for some help with her driving pony yesterday and she did quite well. I only have contact info for a half a dozen 4-H driving members in Western Washington, so I would need those of you I have info on to forward to others and spread the word. We are willing to host one-day clinics, weekends, several day long camps........whatever there is enough interest in. We can host "BeginnerClinics" that start with the basics with demo horses all the way through clinics that you would each bring your own driving equine to. Let me know if you are interested. Spread the word within your clubs and to others you know of around the state. Have people contact me with what they would like to see made available and we will see what we can put together. Hope everyone is enjoying the few times the sun peaks through......... we are looking forward to seeing more of it! Maureen Harkcom Happ's, Inc. maureen@happs-inc.com http://www.happs-inc.com 360-978-5064 |
Mar. 19, 2008
Hop to It, Read Circle C Adventure Novels. Wholesome Books for Kids
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donating her Circle C Adventure Book Series as a prize for our 4H Horse Gaming Show this Saturday, March 22nd. Today, Joy and I found this cute basket to display them in for the show. Thank you to our teen model, "Thumper", Joy's Holland Lop, for graciously posing with Susan's wholesome books for kids. http://www.susankmarlow.com/
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