tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post7466696956513590029..comments2024-03-29T08:16:54.069-05:00Comments on Mom's Scribbles: This and ThatVickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09409645438732452330noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post-40925703343307746642021-04-08T12:42:46.380-05:002021-04-08T12:42:46.380-05:00From the newscast, it appears that the owners are ...From the newscast, it appears that the owners are paying the new tax...stupid is as stupid does, imo.<br /><br />Fortunately, or not, I don't live within the Vancouver city limits..I'm in a neighboring suburb but would guess this great new 'revenue source'is going to spred like wildfire...cheers, SJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post-72204877241002163822021-04-07T13:32:26.545-05:002021-04-07T13:32:26.545-05:00SJ...OK. It is now official. The lunatics are ru...SJ...OK. It is now official. The lunatics are running the asylum. How in the name of good common sense can they tax something that does not exist but that might possibly be built at some future date!!! I would hope that these business owners who have one story buildings would get together and say loudly and clearly with one voice, "NO!"<br /><br />I have to say that I have heard a considerable amount of crazy talk coming from government officials lately, but this one wins the prize for stupid. Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09409645438732452330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post-17460486939389443562021-04-07T12:55:40.648-05:002021-04-07T12:55:40.648-05:00So here's the latest insanity from the local c...So here's the latest insanity from the local city government. A 'residential occupancy tax' went into effect on April 1st. It's intent was to tax landowner's of business property that kept their property vacant. Certainly their right, imo, to keep their privately held property vacant if they so chose but that's not the point of this comment...the over reach gets worse..<br /><br /><br />Well, the 'true' over reach was reported on the news last night. Certain one-story business owners are required to pay the tax on the air space or 'potential' residences above their one story buildings. How crazy is that??? <br /><br />Cheers,<br />SJ in Vancouver BCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post-85228516627530522432021-04-07T11:30:42.352-05:002021-04-07T11:30:42.352-05:00Kristina...I have heard about several fake canning...Kristina...I have heard about several fake canning supply websites appearing that take your money and send you nothing. I will wait for either reputable dealers or actual stores to carry supplies again. Hope we don't have to wait too much longer.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09409645438732452330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post-8344332950183650042021-04-07T06:05:59.720-05:002021-04-07T06:05:59.720-05:00Twice, I tried to order lids and both times they c...Twice, I tried to order lids and both times they canceled the order for one reason or another. They are very hard to find here too.Pioneer Woman at Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post-48914460800630933422021-04-06T23:34:13.429-05:002021-04-06T23:34:13.429-05:00Hey, LindaG...We do what we can. :) God bless.Hey, LindaG...We do what we can. :) God bless.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09409645438732452330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post-8587220809058226722021-04-06T22:40:23.295-05:002021-04-06T22:40:23.295-05:00Amen and praise God, Vicki. Glad to hear you are k...Amen and praise God, Vicki. Glad to hear you are keeping on, keeping on. :)LindaGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12203719919661519350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post-27712192234187124372021-04-06T20:33:26.928-05:002021-04-06T20:33:26.928-05:00Hi Kim...Yes, things here are as good as they can ...Hi Kim...Yes, things here are as good as they can be under the circumstances. <br /><br />That is really smart to work on your 'people preps.' I think the means to defend will become even more important if the powers that be continue down the path they have chosen. It is good to have like minded people close. Here I know of nobody who is even remotely interested in preparedness except for my son. My youngest son lives too far away and has a wife and kids to worry about. But here, we can defend if necessary. I hope it doesn't come to that either.<br /><br />If the lockdowns didn't teach us anything else, they should have taught us to have items on hand to keep us busy. Especially busy doing things we enjoy. I have tons of books on my Kindle as well as tubs and baskets of fabric and yarn and scrapbooking supplies. We need to do fun stuff as well as the work of getting prepared. God bless you and yours.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09409645438732452330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post-28133307715630081082021-04-06T19:32:09.213-05:002021-04-06T19:32:09.213-05:00Red... give that kitty scritchies from us. She’s ...Red... give that kitty scritchies from us. She’s got the right attitude.Lucy and Tigers Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10014075015166447483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post-50576243469869861122021-04-06T19:30:15.026-05:002021-04-06T19:30:15.026-05:00Thanks for the update Vicki. Glad to hear everythi...Thanks for the update Vicki. Glad to hear everything is going as well as can be expected.<br /><br />Preps continue down here. We’ve also started our “people preps” now. We’ve been having conversations with those we trust as to “what if...”. Everyone seems quite worried and we’ve started figuring out how to provide and more importantly defend our little group. I hope it doesn’t come to that but..... <br /><br />Another thing I wanted to mention is not to forget preps for your mental health. I’ve been collecting puzzle books, regular books, yarn, paint and canvases. I think it’ll help. <br /><br />God bless.<br /><br />KimLucy and Tigers Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10014075015166447483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post-21381107026823476392021-04-06T17:53:10.125-05:002021-04-06T17:53:10.125-05:00Red...As far as I know, nobody checked the Value o...Red...As far as I know, nobody checked the Value of the test. But because of his symptoms, I think it is safe to assume he has the virus. He still feels under the weather, but is not getting any worse, for which we are thankful. Me...I am just fine.<br /><br />Sounds like your garden is well on its way. I think the more people can grow their own food this year, the better. It is amazing to see how quickly grocery prices are rising - here, anyway. <br /><br />I fear Common Sense has left the building. I wouldn't mind seeing a few pillars of salt, either! Or even a couple of arrest warrants. I guess God maybe needs to grant me a little patience, for I am so tired of seeing the guilty continue on while the people suffer.<br /><br />The mental picture of Kitty smelling the flowers made me smile. I lose myself in mystery books in the evening and the baking of chocolate chip cookies today for my son gave me the needed Joy. I haven't seen the latest IAF video, but will check it out later tonight. Godspeed, my friend. Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09409645438732452330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post-85310423097106595522021-04-06T17:18:13.772-05:002021-04-06T17:18:13.772-05:00BW...From what I have heard, you to the north are ...BW...From what I have heard, you to the north are having to deal with much the same sort of insanity that we are here. We - all of us - can not just give up. Freedom is way too important to allow it to be taken from us. Hang in there, my friend. Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09409645438732452330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post-59089980258687693162021-04-06T17:13:01.771-05:002021-04-06T17:13:01.771-05:00Good to hear from you, Fern...There was a time whe...Good to hear from you, Fern...There was a time when I was convinced that it was all over except for the crying, but came to the realization that anything worth having is worth fighting for. I just can not give up. There is little I can do about the prices, so I am in the same boat with you - buying on a 'what do I need' basis. As far as the rest of the foolishness goes, 'I will not comply' seems appropriate. Take good care, my friend. Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09409645438732452330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post-52149042086360207772021-04-06T17:05:47.679-05:002021-04-06T17:05:47.679-05:00chipmunk...Next time you see lids, grab them. I t...chipmunk...Next time you see lids, grab them. I thought I had enough and I was wrong. Now I am having to ration them. I can't as yet find canning jars either. I can't ever remember shortages like this. Hope the supplies appear on the shelves soon. Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09409645438732452330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post-30083038037664870692021-04-06T17:04:44.204-05:002021-04-06T17:04:44.204-05:00Vicki~ I hope this day finds you well and your son...Vicki~ I hope this day finds you well and your son on the road to recovery. Did they tell him what the Cycle Threshold Value was for his test? If it was more than 35, it's a false positive. The seed potatoes arrived and will be planted tomorrow in the morning. We started more tomato seeds, plus a few types of squash. The green beans, snap peas and lima beans are growing. I just wish my Kitty hadn't decided to use the garden plot map as a chew toy. You should see what she does to a paper egg carton. <br /><br />Finished another round of dehydrating veggies and hash browns. I read an article at Survival Blog about Grid Down Food Storage and Diabetics. I discovered that barley has a low glycemic index. While I had some for storage, I ordered some more.<br /><br />I keep praying for Common Sense to prevail. Now I pray for a few pillars of salt to suddenly appear as an example of The Lord's Judgement for the Oath Breakers and Slavers. IAF has a new video out. It's rather informative. <br /><br />With all the negativity surrounding We the People, We need to find a little Joy every day. I watched my Kitty smell the lemon blossoms and the rosemary. She just sat there smelling the flowers.<br /><br />Red Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post-12435182186945945202021-04-06T17:02:59.113-05:002021-04-06T17:02:59.113-05:00Keep on fighting.Keep on fighting.BWBandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15435259893321037788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post-83462237065875078592021-04-06T16:38:01.391-05:002021-04-06T16:38:01.391-05:00CW...I will never understand those who live in a w...CW...I will never understand those who live in a world of unicorns and fairy dust and believe nothing bad will ever happen. I hope they are right, but preparing for the worst while hoping for the best makes more sense to me. I just saw a great meme. I think it was among those on Gorges' blog today. It said something like 'Forget about waking up the sheep. It is time to call out the lions.' It is easy to become discouraged, what with the insanity surrounding us. But we can not let the evil have our country. Never. Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09409645438732452330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post-82590288396472827832021-04-06T16:28:12.500-05:002021-04-06T16:28:12.500-05:00Gorges...Whoever said retirement would be boring w...Gorges...Whoever said retirement would be boring was wrong. Seems like there is always something to do, but these days it is done at a turtle's pace. :)Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09409645438732452330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post-12465379823176113332021-04-06T15:44:12.157-05:002021-04-06T15:44:12.157-05:00Thank you for your words of encouragement, Vicki. ...Thank you for your words of encouragement, Vicki. It's hard to keep a stiff upper lip at times now days. We have heard and read about many price increases. Our buying power is diminishing by the day. We have whittled down most purchases to 'what do we need if......'<br />It's always good to hear from you.<br />FernFernhttp://thoughtsfromfrankandfern.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post-10068300120911158412021-04-06T15:22:15.398-05:002021-04-06T15:22:15.398-05:00I actually saw two boxes of canning lids (just the...I actually saw two boxes of canning lids (just the flats) in Kroger today. I left them because I still have some at home to use, and there was no price on them. This is the first time I've seen them for sale anywhere for about a year (except the occasional random few at estate sales).chipmunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341260129072773457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post-65744636572368780282021-04-06T14:24:50.294-05:002021-04-06T14:24:50.294-05:00You are doing the work now, Vicki, that will make ...You are doing the work now, Vicki, that will make your life easier later. In my humble opinion, we all need to be moving forward with our preps. Things sure don't look good now and will as you say be worse before we see improvement. I am of similar thought. I love my Country, and we all need to take it back from those who are attempting to destroy it. Hang on, don't lose your grip, and fight the b-tards anyway you are able! Thank you for the update...CWCWfromIowahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07172181916761650306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post-74896276391846816982021-04-06T14:16:42.122-05:002021-04-06T14:16:42.122-05:00Take good care of yourself, Vicki. I'm sure th...Take good care of yourself, Vicki. I'm sure that staying busy will help, as long as you don't overdo it.Gorges Smythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08777621500611603786noreply@blogger.com