Kinda wonderin just who all is lurkin that's not checked in before. It's interesting to find out all that are readin what we're sayin and not sayin anything back to us. Does that make sense? Well anyhow, I was just a wonderin bout it. Nuther thing I'uz wonder'n bout. If we had a work day next summer up here would anybody be interested in helpin us out? The work would be for a new Ministry of Helps. Furnishing clothing, food etc to those in need and not for the freeloaders. We're just rollin this around in our heads right now and thought I'd check and see. Oh BTW-ROAST HOG for those who show up. All ya can eat. Why, you'd even get to see ole Jeep, Jake--jeeps mule and the love of my life---Lil Dumplin! Yeah, I'll be here too---if He doesn't call me home in the meantime. Check on your neighbors now--especially if the weather is cold, nasty and lotsa snow. Matt. 24:44

-- hoot (hoot@pcinetwork.com), December 12, 2000

Answers

You aren't too far from us, probably a couple hours at most. I know Steve and I would love to come help, we believe in helping the people who need it, and try to find ways to do more. I play gospel music on my 12 string, could bring it. I would have to find a babysitter for the farm, but maybe my son could do it. Keep us posted on it. And bless you for helping all those people. Maybe you could help us get one started down here. Pork? Had a hog butchered last fall, and still have pork, maybe I'll just have the jello salad!

-- Cindy in Ky (solidrockranch@msn.com), December 13, 2000.

Depends where "up here" is. Always try to help others when and where we can. On the other topic, don't know how you can read much of these and not post or reply some yourself, didn't take us long. Keep us informed on the work day thoughts.

-- Rose Marie Wild (wintersongfarm@yahoo.com), December 13, 2000.

I have posted a couple of times, but mostly read. By the time I get to the posts all the points I want to make are there. I live in Northern CA with hubby, kids and critters. I've gotten COUNTRYSIDE mag since the early 80's. LOVE it! God bless, Nancy

-- Nancy in CA (sonflower35@icqmail.com), December 13, 2000.

I'm in NE Ohio and read a lot, but have only posted a couple of times. Like Nancy, by the time I'm online, any answers I may have had have already been posted.

-- Dianne (willow@config.com), December 13, 2000.

We always enjoy reading your posts Hoot. Sure wish we lived closer so we could help with the work day. People like you and on the forum sure refresh our outlook on society in general. The world is changing and it's hard to keep your ideals straight after you have been around and remember the good old days. Take care.

-- Gerald S. Rozanski (Grozanski56@cs.com), December 13, 2000.

Hi Hoot!Don't I wish!!!!I'm afraid I'd not be any help however as my two little ones[ages 4 and 2] go everywhere with me...

Anyways,if there is any way I[or anyone else interested]could help from home[ie. donations of clothes,food,money&of course,prayer],please let me[us]know.Seriously.

BTW Hoot,I praise God for the love you have for your Lil' Dumplin. God has surely blessed you both and I trust [and know]He always will,

In Christ,~~~Tracy~~~

-- Tracy Jo Neff (tntneff@ifriendly.com), December 16, 2000.

Yes there has to be a lot,who like myself, read and and do not post. Let us (The wife and I) know where the work day will be and may be able to help with time or other ways since we are retired.

May all the good posts continue in all catagories (sp?)

May all have a Christ filled Christmas. Charles

-- Charles steen (xbeeman412@aol.com), December 17, 2000.

Thanks y'all for the support! I'll keep updatin as we figger out more. I received an email awhile ago that absolutely "tore me up" and have included the link so y'all can access it if you want. www.justsaywow.com/smile.htm. The first one about smileys is really cool music and funny. Penguines are also funny too. I've been accused of bein "different" because I always am full of joy and happiness. Guilty! We each have the choice of lookin on the bright side [even when things are horribly wrong and grief is a constant companion] or being drawn in by the overwhelming negativisms offered by negative thoughts and people. I choose to ignore the negative and look for the best in everything. Sometimes the negative thoughts try to sneak in and overtake my mind but I refuse to submit to'm. I thought this little smiley thingy is a great way to look on life. Well anyhow, Glory to God-He gave us a sense of humor and I see nothing wrong with being happy and sharing funny things with others. Matt. 24:44

-- hoot (hoot@pcinetwork.com), December 17, 2000.