Elmer Fudd

Last Sunday, while working on the computer, I heard a crash, a loud bang then the pitter patter of feet coming from the basement.  As time went on, I heard rustling in the furnace vent work.   I KNEW no one had broken in the house (certainly no one small enough to be in the vent work).  Boris (the cat)was sitting on my lap, so what ever could it be?

Only one answer…..a SQUIRREL!! 

I promptly dialed hubster on his cell phone and relayed the bad news.   Of course, he was busy in the field and couldn’t  (wouldn’t) come home to save lil ole me from the big bad squirrel (which sounded like a freakin heard of elephants on the rampage, I might add!).  

Nope, he waits until sundown to come home and declare war on the critter.  (showdown at sundown! How Ironic! )

Anywho, he gathers up the gun, loads himself down with ammo (that ammunition for you city folk!) and proclaims, “If I’m not back up in an hour, call 911!”.  Uhhh huhhhhh!!  How am I gonna explain THAT one to the dispatcher?

 “Uh, sorry to bother you, but my husband is hunting squirrels in the basement and it’s been over an hour since I’ve heard him or seen him…can you send an officer please.”  Ya can pretty much guarantee THAT 911 call showing up on late night TV somewhere!

Soooo…down the steps he goes.  I hear the basement door close ..and the rustling stops.  Hmmmm….

I listen intently, trying to determine exactly where all the action is going to take place so I can stay out of that particular place in the house…when I hear a “Pop!” followed closely with a “F**K!*.

Guess he missed.

Now, about this time I’m trying to picture what is going on.  No WAY was I going down in to the basement to partake in the hunt.  Nope!   But seriously, all I could see was Elmer Fudd whispering, “I”ll get you, you wascally wabbit!”  ~L~  I almost peed my pants at that visual.   (shhhhh, don’t tell hubster, he wouldn’t appreciate that, I’m sure!)  J

Soon, there was ANOTHER loud “Pop” followed by yet another expletive (some things are better NOT repeated at this point) …and followed by ANOTHER “Pop”.    No declaration of victory ensued.   What WAS the problem?

Footsteps up the steps…kitchen door opening… hubster appearing with an exclamation, “that little co**su**er is testing my patience…he’s hiding everywhere and by the time I lay my gun down to move something, he shows up and runs somewhere else…by the time I pick up my gun, I can’t find him again.  You need to clean the basement!”  

Uhhhh….Huh???  Why is it suddenly MY problem that he can’t hit the itty bitty squirrel?  

He loads himself up with ammo…again….and goes back down for round two!!

I crack open a beer cuz this is the best entertainment I’ve had in a LONG time and I didn’t even need to leave my kitchen. 

A loud “pop” soon resounds through the house and a “GOTCHYA” follows….footsteps up the stairs and the outside door opening. 

Hubster appears in the kitchen a shortwhile later looking as proud as if he’d just bagged his first 5-point buck. 

Yep…Elmer Fudd aint got nothing over on my hubster!  J

 

 

 

ProArgi-9

ProArgi-9.


Never heard of it, right? Me either, until a good friend (Brad) started talking to me about its health benefits to the cardiovascular system – heart and veins.

What exactly is ProArgi-9? Good Question.

ProArgi-9 contains L-arginine, which is a vital amino acid that plays a role in a number of physiological functions in the body, but is best known for its cardiovascular benefits.

In the body, L-arginine is converted to nitric oxide, which relaxes the blood vessels and regulates blood vessel tone and flexibility. This, in turn, reduces stress on the heart, improves circulation, and lowers blood pressure.

It also contains:

Citrulline - The amino acid citrulline is metabolized to yield more l-arginine, which in turn provides additional nitric oxide. Citrulline helps to optimize blood flow throughout the body and promote healthy energy levels.

Folic Acid, Vitamins B6 and B12 - These ingredients work together to naturally decrease homocysteine levels.

Red wine extract - This ingredient is high in antioxidants, anthocyanins, and polyphenols, which help protect the heart and reduce LDL oxidation.

Pomegranate - Pomegranate contains superior antioxidants, known as punicalagins and ellagic acid. Pomegranate inhibits LDL oxidation, supports arterial wall strength, and enhances the activity of eNOS, the enzyme responsible for converting l-arginine to nitric oxide.

Vitamin K2 - This vitamin keeps calcium in the bones and out of the arteries.

Vitamin D3 - This vitamin has long been known to aid in calcium absorption, but new research shows that D3 also plays a role in healthy cardiovascular function and supports healthy inflammatory response.

Ribose - Ribose is a naturally occurring sugar that has been extensively studied for its ability to enhance the recovery of energy compounds in heart cells.

Xylitol - This ingredient is a low glycemic sweetener that occurs naturally in the body. Unlike other sweeteners, xylitol has been shown to promote saliva production providing protection against tooth decay.

You may think, “that’s all well and good, but what are some of the benefits to taking the product?”

• Supports cardiovascular health

• Enhances blood flow to vital organs

• Combats the negative effects of premature cardiovascular aging

• Sweetened with Xylitol to enhance oral health

• Anti-aging benefits

• Supports healthy sexual performance

• May aid in decreasing body fat

• Maintains healthy blood sugar levels already in the normal range

• May boost energy levels

There is a host of scientific/medical studies done on the affects of this moledule (L-Arginine). • http://arginineanswer.com/science/

http://www.amiraclemolecule.com/marty

Here is a great site about the BPro (testing machine) and what it does etc:

http://www.discoverproargi.com/pulse-wave-analysis/

I encourage you to go to the links I have supplied. This is what I’ve done and it was enough to convince me that I needed to start taking the product for myself. In three weeks, I’ve noticed an increase in my energy and a decrease in my appetite. Though I have not had the pulse wave analysis done myself, I am anxiously waiting to have it done. (Read on to discover when YOU can get tested).

I believe in this product and the potential health benefits, which is why I want to share the information with you.

Below is a small portion of Brad’s written testimony to me:

“I heard about this product through my Natural Path (Dr. Nathan Sayler in Valley City, who has a great testimony himself on this product). He was boasting about this product and my first thought was "Ya right, if it did what you are saying everyone would be on it and everyone would have heard about it." Not knowing till I looked up the information on the internet that the 3 scientist who found this miracle molecule won the 1998 Nobel Prize for their discovery. After researching I decided to get tested via the CardioWave Pulse BPro (which is 99.17% accurate to having a heart catheter put into your thigh and run up into your heart, which is a very risky surgery). I have found that being 30 years old my heart was acting as if it was 21! My veins however, were acting as if they were 37. My total Cholesterol was 184, which concerned me as I'm only 30 and I had about 70 points to go before they were to medicate. I decided to give the product a chance and see if it would help me keep a younger age on my heart and veins. After five weeks on the product, the product effectively lowered my Cholesterol naturally, I had a huge energy benefit that happens naturally in most of the people who take it, and it lowered my heart age from 21 down into my teens! My veins jumped 12 lower to 25, which was the highest point at 37.”

Impressive results, is all that I can say.

If you are interested in having the pulse-wave analysis done, or are interested in purchasing the product, please let me know. We are hosting a screening event on Saturday, November 20th, at Babb’s Coffee House (Lower Level) from 9 am to 3pm. Please make an appointment with us…and bring a friend with you if they are interested in getting screened.

Remember anyone having problems with High Blood Pressure, triglycerides, cholesterol or blood sugar levels can benefit with this fantastic product.

Feel free to contact me at 701-320-3038 or Brad Nash at 860 480 8057

Pigs-In-A-Blanket

So….two weeks ago…hubs says “you know, there is a stand on south main street selling big cabbages…you should pick one up to make pigs in a blanket, cuz the leaves will make good blankets.”

 I’m like, “ok…yeah…that sounds really good!”

Last week I stopped and picked one up….freakin huge!!  Thought “yeah..this will work out great!” and was all excited about it.

Last night – after our supper of French toast and bacon, I commence to making pigs in a blanket.  (This is around 9pm!).

I always cut around the core to loosen the leaves, then place cabbage in hot water to steam the leaves off and soften them up.

Didn’t have a pan big enough.   Thought, “OK…I’ll just put a roaster full of water on the two front/back waters,  get the water nice and hot and put the cabbage in there…that should do the trick.”

I got everything set up…. Roaster with water/cabbage on the burners, turned on medium high to get the water nice and hot and started making my meat mixture.

Smoke alarm starts going off.   Thought “what the heck!”

Turned around and the my roaster was on fire…the air was thick with blue smoke.  

“OH CRAP” moment here!

Husband comes out and says….and I do NOT lie ….”smoke alarm is going off…are they ready to eat?”  

The thought of doing 15 yrs for murder is the only thing that stopped me from grabbing a kitchen knife here!

I was able to get the roaster off the stovetop and the flames out,  with no help from hubster, I might add.  Oh No…Wait! He DID open the patio door to let the smoke out.   What a guy!! 

So… now what the heck do I do with this humongous cabbage??  The leaves are as thick as my wrist and no matter what I tried to soften them up, they wouldn’t mold around the lil piggies.

 Soo….an hour later - after almost burning down my house and committing murder, I grabbed the hacksaw and started to chop the heck out the cabbage!!

At 10:30pm I had TWO glasses of wine.  

Tonight, we are having cabbage hotdish!

 

 

How to Make a Beautiful Life

Hello peeps!  It’s been a little while since I’ve posted something, so thought I’d better get to it.   Every once in a while I run across something on someone else’s blog and it kind of touches the heart.  I found this awhile ago and have meant to post it prior to this.  Today is kind of a blue day in my world (even though the sun is shining and its warm for October!), so it kind of touched me when I re-read it.  I hope you enjoy it.

How To Make A Beautiful Life. – Author Unknown

Love yourself.
Make peace with who you are and where you are at this moment in time.

Listen to your heart.
If you can't hear what it's saying in this noisy world, MAKE TIME for yourself.
Enjoy your own company.
Let your mind wander among the stars.

Try. Take chances.
Make mistakes. Life can be messy and confusing at times, but it's also full of surprises.
The next rock in your path might be a stepping-stone.

Be happy.
When you don't have what you want, want what you have.
MAKE DO.
That's a well kept secret of contentment.

There aren't any shortcuts to tomorrow.
You have to make your own way.
To know where you're going is only part of it.
You need to know where you've been, too. And if you ever get lost, don't worry.
The people you love will find you.
Count on it.

Life isn't days and years. It's about what you do with time.
And all the goodness and grace that's inside you.

Make a beautiful life....
The kind of life you deserve.