I’m sorry, but I seriously love this silly group of people and their irreverent haggis sightings.
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For those of my non Scottish friends, the definition of haggis is as follows:
Traditionally, a Haggis is made from the lung, liver, and heart of the sheep. These are mixed with oatmeal and a few spices and stuffed into the sheep’s stomach. After being boiled, the Haggis is brought to the table with a great deal of ceremony. A piper ushers in the Haggis and all raise a glass of Scotch whiskey and “brrreath a prrayerr for the soul of Rrrobbie Burrrns!” It is then served with “neeps and nips,” mashed turnips and nips of whiskey. I think you have to drink a lot of Scotch before you can truly enjoy this dish, but a party of Scots without a Haggis is simply not heard of.
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While I proudly lay claim to Scots ancestry, I cannot honestly say I’ve ever enjoyed their much beloved national dish.
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But that doesn’t stop me from chortling over the continued quest to spot the elusive wild haggis.
My husband’s television viewing habits are usually limited to news, westerns and classic cinema but every once in a while I’ll walk by and be surprised.
Being that I’m the annoying person on road trips who always announces cow! when one is passed, you know I thoroughly enjoyed the bovine section of the fair.
Cows of every size, shape and color were on display and I was a happy camper.
This is Fred.
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We petted Fred and Fred didn’t mind.
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This prize winner was sectioned off with multiple warnings not to touch. And as hard as that was… his coat was delightful!…even my has to touch everything husband obeyed.
Is it any wonder this is my favorite time of year?
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Nice try.
My booty does not have a phone.
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I post this for a reason.
Not being a religious person, I take the separation of church and state seriously. In the United States we have the freedom to worship as we choose and I fully support that. If you want to promote bring your Bible to school day at your private Christian academy… fine, please do so. But this announcement was released at a public, tax payer funded school and yes, I have a problem with that.
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That’s pretty much where I am.
I don’t need a supreme being to shame/suggest/command me to do the right thing and help others.
I just do.
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There.
That’s it for my controversial topics. Religion and politics. Checked them both.
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Now, a little of our backyard autumn color.
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And since my husband finished two walls and the roof on the shed extension? Since his new toy is covered and protected from the elements?
He thinks he’s done and hung an old cavas tarp instead of building a door.
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Boy, have I got news for him.
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Greenhouse support hoops are starting to appear across the road.
Our lovely view’s days are numbered.
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But voila!
My husband attached the new light fixture on the front porch properly… and though I was beginning to think it would never happen?
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We are officially calling the remodel complete.
When I have time, I’ll dig out some before and after pics for comparison.
You know he’s telling his owner where to stick it.
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Chickens are hard to photograph at the fair. Too many cage bars and if you try to get closer? You get pecked.
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Or in this case, fluffy butted.
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Pigs on the other hand, rarely give a damn.
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My late father had a pet pig as a child. He and my mother collected weird little pig oddities when I was young so I’ve always had a soft spot for piggies.
Our house is filled with quirky, bizarre, WTH is that? items.
They clutter our basement, our garage, our barn, our sheds and two embarrassing (close them quickly!) closets.
But when I pulled out the actual junk drawer in the kitchen for inspection?
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It was disappointingly run of the mill.
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A CO2 canister size list, some cut flower life extending powder, a water pistol, a dice game, a Marine Corps challenge coin, a spare hummingbird feeder cover, a feline medicine syringe and a wine cork.
Nothing bizarre. Nothing quirky.
How boring.
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Your turn…
Dazzle me with your weird drawer contents.
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