The "what's On Your Mind?" Thread -2020

[Willowy]

Do you think people are bored? Lol. In Sioux Falls, a stalk of corn grew from a crack in the concrete on one of the busiest roads in the city. So people named it Cornelia and gave her a social media page. And then she was found uprooted! (Accidentally/naturally or foul play, nobody knows.) So then they made memorials to her. And then somebody put her in a bucket of dirt and revived her! Now they're taking her around to various landmarks in the city and taking pictures, and they say she'll be planted in a permanent location soon. I think maybe the social distancing has made us all crazy. . .

UPDATE: Sioux Falls’ viral curb corn lives again

 

[klunick]

Do you think people are bored? Lol. In Sioux Falls, a stalk of corn grew from a crack in the concrete on one of the busiest roads in the city. So people named it Cornelia and gave her a social media page. And then she was found uprooted! (Accidentally/naturally or foul play, nobody knows.) So then they made memorials to her. And then somebody put her in a bucket of dirt and revived her! Now they're taking her around to various landmarks in the city and taking pictures, and they say she'll be planted in a permanent location soon. I think maybe the social distancing has made us all crazy. . .

UPDATE: Sioux Falls’ viral curb corn lives again

That actually sounds awesome to me!! On the way home, I saw an Amish guy walking his cow across the street and it literally warmed my heart about where I live.

 

[Furballsmom]

So people named it Cornelia and gave her a social media page. And then she was found uprooted! (Accidentally/naturally or foul play, nobody knows.) So then they made memorials to her. And then somebody put her in a bucket of dirt and revived her! Now they're taking her around to various landmarks in the city and taking pictures, and they say she'll be planted in a permanent location soon.

 

[Lola3791]

My vacation is almost over. Got back home from the cabin, then went to Rangeley and Oquossoc. The view was beautiful. Tomorrow I'm going to Vinalhaven.

 

[maggiedemi]

I saw an Amish guy walking his cow across the street and it literally warmed my heart about where I live.

I see Amish in their horse buggies all the time on my walks. Their horses are so beautiful.

 

[Willowy]

We have Hutterites here, not Amish. They live and farm communally and dress Plain, but they use electricity, phones, cars, etc. And they don't drive horses and buggies. They drive church vans to Sam's Club . Where they buy a lot of coffee and other things they can't grow themselves. Such as. .
.

(I sent this to my brother captioned "who loves orange soda?" )

They speak a form of German, don't send their kids to public school, and have heavily accented English. I know several ex-Hutterites, and apparently they all own a share of the farm and get a pretty decent cash-out when they choose to leave, so even if they lose their community they at least can afford their own place. I don't know if Amish do it the same way.

But, sadly, they don't walk their cows anywhere .

 

[klunick]

I see Amish in their horse buggies all the time on my walks. Their horses are so beautiful.

Yes they are. Unfortunately there has been some car vs buggy accidents over the years and the horse always loses.

 

[MoonstoneWolf]

The cats are gone. Very sad Guess I didn’t do to well with them

 

[MoochNNoodles]

Cornelia the corn! That’s the best thing I’ve heard all year!

We had a tree looking weed growing just off the exit ramp of the highway near here last Christmas. Someone dressed it up with a garland and things for Christmas. I never got a picture and I doubt it got a Facebook page!

 

[maggiedemi]

We have Hutterites here, not Amish. They live and farm communally and dress Plain, but they use electricity, phones, cars, etc.

That's why I never take a picture of their horses, I don't think Amish allow pictures do they?

 

[WillowMarie]

Ever since my mom had the wasps and yellow jackets sprayed outside, it seems that more yellow jackets are getting into the downstairs of the house. Usually a couple a week, an this morning there have been atleast TEN. Trying to figure out how they are getting in, so I can seal up the hole. Wondering if they found a new spot since their nest was sprayed... I hope not. Anybody have any tips for finding where they are coming from??

Already sealed up a couple places and made sure the fireplace is closed, but there has still been a couple coming in. I've also moved the furniture to hopefully see them earlier than when they are at the window.

Just worried the cats will get hurt. I've found one dead on the floor... so not sure if one of the cats killed it and left it or not....

 

[CatLover49]

My baby Snowball..is on my mind

 

[Lola3791]

I went to Vinalhaven today. The coast was beautiful and I got three new books! There is a used book store and the books I got were one dollar each.

 

[klunick]

I couldn't find Scrubbing Bubbles in the spray can so I got some in a spray bottle. Big mistake! Whatever is in it makes my eyes water whenever I use it. Burns like heck even though I spray it sparingly.

 

[Silver Crazy]

Hope you guys in California are safe from the fires.
Really out of control there.
Keep safe!!

 

[maggiedemi]

I couldn't find Scrubbing Bubbles in the spray can so I got some in a spray bottle.

I hate the one in the aerosol can! It seems like I can't get enough out of it to scrub anything.

 

[klunick]

I hate the one in the aerosol can! It seems like I can't get enough out of it to scrub anything.

Really?? I get a thick coating. I love the sound it makes when you leave it on for a few minutes. You can almost hear it penetrating the ick. And with two teen boys, their bathroom is nothing but ick.

The spray bottle did a good job. Must have had something like ammonia in it and makes my eyes water.

 

[maggiedemi]

Really?? I get a thick coating.

Oh man, yes, I hate it. It seems like I have to spray forever to even get a small amount to cover the bottom of the bathtub. I would rather use dish liquid, at least I can get tons of bubbles.

 

[klunick]

Oh man, yes, I hate it. It seems like I have to spray forever to even get a small amount to cover the bottom of the bathtub. I would rather use dish liquid, at least I can get tons of bubbles.

I use Comet for the bottom of the tub. Can't find that in stores either very often. Luckily I have some on hand right now but will get more if I can eventually find some.

 

[maggiedemi]

I use Comet for the bottom of the tub.

Does that have bubbles though? I gotta have my bubbles or I don't feel I'm getting things clean.