Trisha & VectorForward:
"Wheelbarrows won't roll into a manure spreader."
They WILL if you build a RAMP to push the wheelbarrow onto! That's what I did...used some scrap 4x4's and part of a sheet of heavy-duty plywood. Saved time and my aching back, too! Just an idea for you to consider. My "rule of thumb" is Work Smarter -- Not Harder.

Has anyone tried myfitnesspal.com? It's a wonderful site. It will count calories for you and give you how many you use a day. You put in your exercise and it will tell you when you come up short. I discovered I was using so many more calories than I was taking in, it told me that my metabolism has slowed down too much so I am defeating my purpose. I started eating more and lost weight. It was amazing. Anyway, you put in the time and the exercise and it adjusts your caloric intake for the day. You also put in your meals and snacks and it will give you a count. I have friends on there which helps. It cheers you on as you lose your pounds.

I feel wimpy because I run a treadmill instead of the pavement. Treadmills are easy. When I "run" if you can call it that on a treadmill, I also work the machines to weight lift. Sometimes I join my daughter or daughter-in-law in a Zumba, kickboxing, or piyo class after that. I'm really happy that I can keep this up while working. I also teach Yoga in an after school program now, then go to a Yoga class every Saturday and Wednesday.

I think when you join a gym, you tend to go more so you don't waste your membership.

I've been bad the last three days. Because of my spider bite and my poison oak, I've avoided the gym because my skin ooks really bad and I don't want people to think I'm inconsiderate and I am spreading something around. So I've only been running at a little park near our home. Like I said, it's harder on pavement and definite hills so I don't go as far. I have been walking the dogs on longer trails though. It's been nice for them.

Kathi that's fine for a barn but not when you are moving the spreader from paddock to paddock. I have trouble pushing a wheelbarrow up a ramp if it's too steep. I'm better at lifting and pouring it in. My boss had a really tall manure spreader. The sides were shoulder high on me and we filled it to overflowing. I don't need a manure spreader for now on my farm so a wheelbarrow or cart would work just fine.

I've sworn off Cheez-Its and have kept to that decision. I didn't even go down that aisle at the grocery store the other day.

I've also been winterizing and brought my agapanthus into the house instead of waiting for STBX to do it. They would probably freeze if I waited for him!! They're in two big pots and have grown considerably larger and heavier since the spring, but I kept thinking of Kathi mowing hay, DairyTech building her own picket fence and all the other strong women on here so I just did it!

I pampered myself by sitting outside in the sun soaking up warm rays while I read a book. It felt great! I heard the pileated woodpecker, but didn't see it. Today was sunny as well, but on the brisk side.

Hahaha..I'm finished painting my pickets!!!!! Now we just have to put them up and I'm done my fence...other than a main gate which I probably wont get to until spring...I'm going to have a releasing of the hounds party. This whole thing was because I wanted my boys to have access to the whole yard. Also...my guy friend flew me over to Vancouver for 3 days...just got back today. I went to my first football game and it was in the new rebuilt BC Stadium...it was awesome even though I dont have a clue how football works. The other 2 days were spent having fun in the city. I had a wonderful time...I dont get away often so it was a nice treat...Big Hugs...Kathy

Morning!
I didn’t know that there was going to be a another thread “My goals 2 week” .
Makes sense week 1, 2, 3, 4, DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA.
I’m glad to see that it’s only the beginning of week 2. I have a lot of time left to complete my eBay goal .
Like I stated the last time: I purchased a photo software program and I’m learning it. I have an instruction book that’s about an inch thick with about 400 pages. So, I’m only reading up on the parts that I need to use for the purses editing, which is the basics of editing. I’m coming along with it. I will be so happy when I list my first purse….. it’s been so , so long….. It may not sound like a big deal to anyone else, but for me it’s a big accomplishment.
Didn’t do much this week end ….when away over night to Wisconsin .
I was laughing when I read all the threads about weight loss… You guys are funny …. I never heard about deep fried snickers bars. OMG….
Remember that I need to lose some weight too. All in my stomach. It’s beginning to hinder my dancing.. I need to lose about 2 ½ inches in my waist … I really do…….
I did dance this week, but not enough. I feel to fat and then I sit down more… I may have to find a place to dance on Wed, nights. Right now it’s all on the week ends.
Soooooooooooooooooooooo, good luck to everyone…. I’ll say it again:
You girls are amazing………… so much energy that you have .. such determination.
Ok… back to my purses… (Selling that is. LOL)
Timeman

Now I am craving fried snicker bars...

As for the manure debate; our solution was to pick a spot away from the barn and wheelbarrow the manure to it. After the pile gets so big call the neighbor with his tractor and scoop and spreader to come get it. One year I chose to pile it around my vegetable bed and then before the snow fell tilled it into my garden. Worked great, and mellowed the manure before planting season. But, I only had two horses and a very big garden.

I would love to be twenty pounds lighter. I need to get in some real exercise. My weight lifting involves raising a dessert ladened fork to my mouth! With my daughter's wedding less than a year away I better get crackin'. When I am really trying to be conscious of my eating habits I use a free web site call fitday. I have learned a lot about my eating habits and what I need to take the pounds off.

Anyone have an idea of what to do with a pile of green tomatoes that does not include battering and frying and is still edible?

You can wrap them in brown paper, put them in a cool spot and they will ripen

Thanks Trisha, I did that one year and had tomatoes until X-mas. Some of these are headed the same direction, but some are so small and immature I don't think there is hope. I am actually on line looking up some chutney recipes! Maybe something with raisins and spices and sugar and vinegar.

Try searching for green tomato pie or casserole.

It was another gorgeous sunny fall day and I went outside to enjoy it. A cackle of crows were making a loud racket up in the woods behind my house for almost an hour so I figured they found an owl or a hawk to harass. After awhile I could hear a very distressed hawk making SOS cries, poor thing. It must've finally flown away because I didn't hear them anymore. I tried to see the hawk because it was so close, but the trees were in the way. I love all the nature around here!

As for exercise, I FINALLY found my samba, merengue and salsa CD I thought I had lost. I bought it used on Amazon and it's over an hour long...such a great deal! Now I've got to back to dancing to it!

Today (Monday) I was back at my part-time seasonal job at the unGodly hour of 7:30. I went straight to Packing Station 13 and started in helping Robert. We have a lively banter as we work together; he also started working as a part timer back in 2006, same as me.
I had to scoot out of there at 9:15 to get to town to make my 9:45 acupuncture appointment. I have appointments made through the end of December at that same time. It has helped my spine issues so much, I am NOT cancelling them for this little dancearound job.
Finished up my session and hit the road back to work by 11:15. Got behind 2 school buses (must have been a field trip day or something) but still got back to the job by 11:30. I worked through the scheduled lunch hour because I only committed to work 5 hours a day. I wasn't hungry, anyway.
Worked until 3:00 and was SO GLAD to be getting out of there! Next Monday, I'm just going to wait and go into work AFTER my acupuncture session. I don't like all that driving back and forth and it breaks my "focus" to split up my day like that.
About 5:30 I headed for the barn. Tom feeds Rio in the mornng when I work, but because his ankle still isn't 100%, he leaves the poop cleanup for me. It's ok. One horse = one wheelbarrow full per day. Rio was glad to see me! If the sun decides to come out tomorrow (oh how I hope it does!) I will work her in the roundpen for about 30 minutes when I get home from work at 12:00.
Then I have to drive to Catonsville for my twice yearly checkup with the periodontist. If you could burn up calories driving around, I wouldn't need to be cutting back on eating!

Today was a work day for me. Not that I got any exercise. Yes, Kathi if I could burn calories while riding on the tractor, farm cart, truck and horse I would be my normal 95 pounds. I did burn some calories taking the bush hog off the tractor and putting the tiller on. Then taking the tiller off to be replaced by the boxblade. I did make the two laps around the field with Zee tonight. I am going to use the treadmill tonight.

It's that time of the week again! I did exercise everyday but my eating last weekend derailed me. I will admit that! No weight loss this week but I'm kinda happy with where I am in my challenge. I found the weights on campus so I think I will hit them next week. Have a great week everyone! I hope all of your are pampering yourselves and treating yourselves well!

I've lost three pounds. I'm doing more farm work and walking around the farm a lot more. usually chasing Henry to get him in his kennel. At least he is good for something.