Ugh

Took Chloe to the vet. $300.00+ dollars later. *sigh* But the tests are necessary since she has Epilepsy. On top of the $191.00 two weeks ago for her normal shots and nail trim. We are officially BROKE.

But we did go to the grocery anyway and played mini-putt. Now our bellies are full with tater tots and sloppy joes.

I got most of the green peppers cut and frozen. I parboiled the tomatoes, peeled them and will chop them tomorrow. Then into the freezer. After that the beans.

Off to peruse my new Seasons of the Witch Calender!

Went to the Round Rock Express game, pretty much just for the Nolan Ryan statue give away. Wandered around, decided it could still rain (thank you Hurricane Dolly as we need it) and headed off to our favorite Mexican restaurant in town.

Hit the mother load at the Farmers Market Tuesday. Taters, maters, japanese green beans, onions, peppers and oatmeal bread. Also, found a group in Round Rock for fresh dairy from a farm about an 1 1/2 away. My blogger buddy Heather gets her goodies from there. I can't wait to get all signed up!

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I keep forgetting to post this. I went to my church's Pagan Circle. There are 2 men so it is not ladies only, but that is OK. The ritual was to honor a group member's cat who recently crossed. We all were able to like a candle in honor of our pets/familiars. After, we told tons of pet stories and then closed the circle.

Yummy food and fellowship followed and then it was time to go home. All of the folks are warm, generous and the most calming set of people I have met in a long time. Some of them are very involved in the Unitarian Church we all attend. All in all it was great and I'll be there for the monthly get togethers!

And who says Monster Job.com doesn't work. My hubby just got a call for an interview. He never even applied! They do look people!

So this week I the Farmers Market had some yummies. I bought the last of some new potatoes and 3 peppers, Texas grass fed ground beef, a roasted local chicken, sampled a different honey from a vendor (I got local honey last time), sampled some bison jerky (YUM),and entered a drawing for local foods from the market.

Since I started this I feel different. In a good way. Thank you Heather!!

I knew I forgot something:Fredricksburg Peaches!

So, my BFF's surgery went extremely well and I am relieved. Juli left me a message and has updated everyone on Beth's e-mail list.

She was pretty chipper when I talked to her last night other than having to get up at 5am. Juli said she is chipper no other than her scratchy throat and the hospital food. lol! This is the same person who called me shortly after her son was born, bitching because she wanted to go home. That's our girl!!!

I may be visiting Portland in September with my job!!!

My BFF is having her surgery, probably as I write this. She is having her mastectomy today. Please keep her in you thoughts, prayers, and candle lighting.

So. tonight I am going to the Womens Pagan group tonight. The woman who I met at the Unitarian Church and holds the meetings in her home is a delight to talk to. I am looking forward to it. A little nervous about it, but excited none the less.

I am asking a favor to you all who can interpret dreams. I had a doozie last night. Please let me know and I will e-mail you privately.

I went to our Farmer's Market on Tuesday and came back with some great goodies. A huga bag of carrots, fresh eggs, 2 vegan brownies, some great red potatoes, and Wild Mustang Grape jelly. This week I hope to get some meat. I was a little late in getting there so I missed some good stuff.

The newsletter I receive about our Farmers Mkt said even with the rain last week, 300 cars came through! YAY! If I can't find what I want I am trying to make a conscious effort to buy Texas made products at the grocery or co-op, and if I can't find that them I am buying organic. It is much more expensive, but the more we try maybe eventually, the prices will come down.

Our food bank newletter has an interesting link. The new VP (I think) is trying to eat on the weekly food stamp amout provided to those in need. $21 dollars a week!!!! He has been blogging about it. I think it is pitiful that our nation, one of the wealthiest, cannot provide more.

Here is the Medicine bag I made

I hope everyone had a great Independence Day! We did. We started out Thursday night by going to dinner at a local Mexican restaraunt. Camino Real. Yum!!

Saturday we shopped. Plante K, Barnes and Noble, WalMart, and Lowes. Then we played Mini Putt and Scee Ball! We found a small mini putt place in Round Rock, nice and shady, with a large arcade, batting cages, and go-karts. More reasonably priced than the BIG one closer to us.

As I have signed up for No Graze Days with Rapunzel and Heather, I figured I should go grocery shopping. I missed going to the farmers market on Tuesday, so I ventured into Austin to Wheatsville Co-op. Amazing. I tried to buy Texas made when possible, then if not purchased organic. It will be an interesting feat to do this.

I purchased some brats from Texas meat markets, so we will be grilling those tonight. I figure between this place and the Farmers Market, it will be easier to make the transision. Mmmm, bread from New World Bakery in Kyle. Wheat Beer from Austin.

Plus, they had some of my favorite magazines and some new ones.....I'll have to get a co-op membership. Intentional Communities, Living Crafts, Giant Robot and Edible Austin.

I took a nap this afternoon and ended up sleeping about 5 hours. UGH, NOT good.

Hugs!

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