Good morning!!!!

sodamo · Sep 10, 2013

Drew, prayers for Nadene. My Sophie has been cancer free 7 years and I'm thankful every day.

Too bad you weren't closer, I have and extra 5 acres or so just itching for someone like you

I can't subdivide, but the county does have a program to legally built additional farm dwelling. Of course, I'd be looking to eat from your garden LOL

David Sent from my iPad using TractorByNet

Egbert · Sep 10, 2013

jinman said:
Today is my wife's birthday. I surprised her this morning with sapphire and diamond pendent earrings and necklace.

Good for you!

I was widowed 11 years ago at the end of this month. She was only 44. I learned a lot through that experience, about myself and about being a good husband. Sadly, it took a great tragedy to bring wisdom and I regret so very much that I wasn't the man I am today for her.

Cherish your wife and never miss an opportunity to tell her just how much she means to you. Life can change in the blink of an eye.

After 5 years, I met a wonderful woman. We were 100 miles apart but we managed to date for 5 years and were married a little less than a year ago. We had a small ceremony in the middle of our pasture. I will always live with some regret over missed opportunities but the future looks bright and God is a God of miracles.

daugen · Sep 10, 2013

David, thank you. One day at a time.
Egbert, I just have to ask, what is your pet? Is that a dog? I feel pretty stupid for asking but I can't tell what that picture is of.
And lastly, Jinman, that was a very romantic thing for you to do. :thumbsup:
I know that last year's gym membership didn't go over too well...

toppop52 · Sep 10, 2013

Egbert said:
Good for you!

I was widowed 11 years ago at the end of this month. She was only 44. I learned a lot through that experience, about myself and about being a good husband. Sadly, it took a great tragedy to bring wisdom and I regret so very much that I wasn't the man I am today for her.

Cherish your wife and never miss an opportunity to tell her just how much she means to you. Life can change in the blink of an eye.

After 5 years, I met a wonderful woman. We were 100 miles apart but we managed to date for 5 years and were married a little less than a year ago. We had a small ceremony in the middle of our pasture. I will always live with some regret over missed opportunities but the future looks bright and God is a God of miracles.

Non believers miss so much...

Egbert · Sep 10, 2013

daugen said:
David, thank you. One day at a time.
Is that a dog?

Oh my gosh - her feelings would be soooo hurt

Yes, that is one of my Goldens - Maggie. She is such a sweetie. The pic is of her being quite relaxed - lol.

These are both pics of her - different poses

jinman · Sep 10, 2013

daugen said:
And lastly, Jinman, that was a very romantic thing for you to do. :thumbsup:
I know that last year's gym membership didn't go over too well...

Yep, I probably should have got her a new vacuum cleaner. . . or maybe a new welder.:laughing::laughing:

daugen · Sep 10, 2013

I think the welder would have been best...for repairing her ancient vacuum cleaner you
refuse to replace...

or even better, a vacuum and a gym membership...

And Maggie, I am so sorry. You are such a beautiful girl in the second picture, but the first, well, only now do I see you are lying on your back. No, not the most lady like position but you are truly excused. Woof.

murphy1244 · Sep 10, 2013

Or a cordless Grease gun:dance1::2cents:

daugen · Sep 10, 2013

murphy1244 said:
Or a cordless Grease gun:dance1::2cents:

Yup. Sparks and grease, equally good...:dance1: We ought to start a thread on the least appreciated gifts we have given our wives or SO's.

Buppies · Sep 10, 2013

Egbert said:
Oh my gosh - her feelings would be soooo hurt Yes, that is one of my Goldens - Maggie. She is such a sweetie. The pic is of her being quite relaxed - lol.

These are both pics of her - different poses

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Beautiful dog and I just love goldens, jinman perhaps you should buy her a new Barbus b63 s for your four wheel drive enjoyment on a weekend trip

Buppies · Sep 10, 2013

Drew how about you you could use it to pull your motor home

Egbert · Sep 10, 2013

Here's her sister - Ginger. They were litter-mates and have never been separated. I love them so much. They are my second pair, having lost my previous Goldens around 15 years of age.

Her "friend" in the 2nd image is one of my other dogs - 5 total. His name is Hercules but he generally answers to Goober - lol. You'd never know but he is a Black Lab mix.

Can you tell my dogs live the life of Riley?

Buppies · Sep 10, 2013

Egbert said:
Here's her sister - Ginger. They were litter-mates and have never been separated. I love them so much. They are my second pair, having lost my previous Goldens around 15 years of age.

Her "friend" in the 2nd image is one of my other dogs - 5 total. His name is Hercules but he generally answers to Goober - lol. You'd never know but he is a Black Lab mix.

Can you tell my dogs live the life of Riley?

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Why yes they do well cared for and very happy. We lost ours last May and her name was Sofi great dog

Egbert · Sep 10, 2013

Sorry to hear you lost Sofi. These animals are such a gift and become integral parts of the family.

farmgirl19 · Sep 10, 2013

jinman said:
Today is my wife's birthday. I surprised her this morning with sapphire and diamond pendent earrings and necklace. That should keep me off her snit-list for awhile. I have a doctor's appt with a pulmonary specialist to get my lung capacity checked this morning and then another appt tomorrow afternoon with my surgeon since it's been three weeks since my surgery. I've found that as I get older, I spend more and more time in doctor's offices, but the good news is I'm well covered with insurance and the doctors are doing good things for me. I'm blessed to have such good medical care so close to home.

Good luck with the appointments, jinman!

And your taste in jewelry is fabulous! I think Sapphires and Diamonds look better paired together than all of the other stones. I'll bet your wife was thrilled! :thumbsup:

daugen · Sep 10, 2013

Buppies said:
Drew how about you you could use it to pull your motor home

Barbus b63 s
hmmmm
aaaahhhhh
Brabus
but it's only got 600 foot pounds of torque
need more to pull a motorhome
now I agree my redneck rig ought to have a MB pulling it.
Brabus Mercedes specs, photos for Frankfurt - Autoweek
now we're talking. Over a thousand pounds of torque. :dance1:
They'd better put an Allison in there...

daugen · Sep 10, 2013

And your taste in jewelry is fabulous! I think Sapphires and Diamonds look better paired together than all of the other stones. I'll bet your wife was thrilled! FG

Well FarmGirl, they really do. Jim sent me a private message with a picture, I thought I'd share it with you.
Can you imagine two of these for the pendants, I believe 423 carats each, boy they must sparkle.
Jinman you are the man. :thumbsup:

daugen · Sep 10, 2013

Logan Sapphire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

ok, fessing up, but I bet Jinman's was prettier because it came with love.

farmgirl19 · Sep 10, 2013

daugen said:
Logan Sapphire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

ok, fessing up, but I bet Jinman's was prettier because it came with love.

Everything is better with love! :thumbsup:

jinman · Sep 10, 2013

Drew, the sapphires weren't that large, but my wife can wear these daily if she likes without worrying about loss or theft. They were expensive, but not rediculous.

BTW: I've really considered buying my wife a Segway. I think she'd like the offroad model. It would be great for running to the mailbox and going to visit the neighbors. I might just have to buy two for his-n-hers.