Dirt Roads

What's mainly wrong with society today is that too many Dirt Roads have been paved. There's not a problem in America today, crime, drugs, education, divorce, delinquency that wouldn't be remedied, if we just had more Dirt Roads, because Dirt Roads give character.

People that live at the end of Dirt Roads learn early on that life is a bumpy ride.
That it can jar you right down to your teeth sometimes, but it's worth it, if at the end is home...a loving spouse, happy kids and a dog.

We wouldn't have near the trouble with our educational system if our kids got their exercise walking a Dirt Road with other kids, from whom they learn how to get along. There was less crime in our streets before they were paved.

Criminals didn't walk two dusty miles to rob or rape, if they knew they'd be welcomed by 5 barking dogs and a double barrel shotgun and there were no drive by shootings. Our values were better when our roads were worse!

People did not worship their cars more than their kids, and motorists were more courteous, they didn't tailgate by riding the bumper or the guy in front would choke you with dust & bust your windshield with rocks. Dirt Roads taught patience.

Dirt Roads were environmentally friendly, you didn't hop in your car for a quart of milk you walked to the barn for your milk. For your mail, you walked to the mail box.

What if it rained and the Dirt Road got washed out? That was the best part, then you stayed home and had some family time, roasted marshmallows and popped popcorn and pony rode on Daddy's shoulders and learned how to make prettier quilts than anybody. At the end of Dirt Roads, you soon learned that bad words tasted like soap.

Most paved roads lead to trouble, Dirt Roads more likely lead to a fishing creek or a swimming hole. At the end of a Dirt Road, the only time we even locked our car was in August, because if we didn't some neighbor would fill it with too much zucchini.

At the end of a Dirt Road, there was always extra springtime income, from when city dudes would get stuck, you'd have to hitch up a team and pull them out. Usually you got a dollar...always you got a new friend...at the end of a Dirt Road! ~by Paul Harvey~

Weekend is Over....

What a gorgeous weekend we had here on the mountain... We took advantage of the wonderful weather and cleaned out the garage. We actually have space to walk around our vehicles now. Hubby and I went ahead and set our expired goods out at our trash spot JUST in case someone else needs an old mower that still runs or a toddler swing that can be bleached and cleaned for another little one to squeal with delight as they swing in it. We got a little sunshine on our faces and wore ourselves out to the point that we will rest great tonight. I hope you had a wonderful weekend as well :)

Tired of being told one thing and getting another??

Last Saturday, I received a call from Sprint. They offered me a free phone and free additional line. I told them that I didn't need anymore, even if it was free, but they insisted I get on the website, view my free phone, etc and I thought, why not?? I could give the phone to our parents! Monday, the phone arrived and I was on the phone with them, and 5 representatives, trying to fight for the FREE line that they promised me. How rediculous is that?? I finally talked to "Accounting" and she tried to get me to agree to 4.99 per month for the FREE line and I declined and told them to DEACTIVATE the new line asap. She RELUCTANTLY agreed to give me what was promised 2 days prior. I have had this issue with them regarding my roaming minutes as well. Correct me if I am wrong, but doesn't FREE mean FREE?? If I didn't already have a contract with them and such excellent reception where we live, I would consider going to another cell provider... Has anyone else had this problem?? Hubby calls it the old bait and switch trick. It is soooooooooo draining talking to all of those reps and hearing different rates and fees and circumstances ~ I bet many people just don't bother to fight it, but I would think that excellent customer service and consistency would win more customers, wouldn't it??

I'VE BEEN TAGGED!!

When I was little, I used to LOVE playing dress up and played tag in the yard for hours, running through the lightening bugs and feeling the wet dew under my bare feet... Now I've been tagged and here are my answers to 5 things you never knew about me... I have tagged others and will wait and see where they run to next ~

1. I met my hubby online ~2. I love Mustangs (the car), but they just aren't suitable for "mom's taxi purposes" ~3. I used to do wedding invites, as I enjoyed calligraphy and love painting with watercolors ~4. I'm scared of bridges... YEPPERS!! Just like Mark on The Biggest Loser, I hate them. I don't like driving over them, walking over them or anything about them.5. I enjoy reality shows ~ I have tagged http://www.oodlekadoodleprimitives.blogspot.com/ , http://www.nannygoatprimitives.blogspot.com/ , http://www.beasbuzzin.blogspot.com/ and I think that's it... unless I tagged http://www.birchberryfarms.blogspot.com/ again??www.finecountryliving.com LOL!!!!! Are we having fun yet?? I think we are tagging each other..... ROFL!!!