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The Old Farmer's Almanac is still in production, despite the recent announcement that the Farmers' Almanac is ending its run after 2026. The confusion stems from the two separate, but similarly named, publications. The Old Farmer's Almanac, known for its yellow cover, will continue to be...

Good job all pics show how buzy you are and a successful harvest.

Not going to a nursing home is a golden decision.Those places are dangerous in so many ways. Been there done that. So I want you to know how proud of you I am . For your decisions , beautiful soul and attitude. This is the same thing my DH and I talked about. We promised each other we wanted to...

Keep you in my prayers … sending blessings your way…🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

Happens to you today…

Similar weather as digitS’ . We are experiencing an angry weather pattern the next 3-4 days, which will affect weather patterns farther east. Weather alerts are out due to high winds and atmospheric river coming in from the Pacific Ocean. Noting I am located farther west than digitS’ and near...

Congrats on POW pic of the week. I can see why these are your favs.

Still trimming and limbing up trees and shrubs. I had eight 60’-80’ pine trees removed due to black beetle kill. Been out cleaning off the needles from the roof, garden and pastures from the last rain and wind storm. What’s that saying , “A woman’s work is never done”. Did I mention how early...

The Pacific Northwest is again expecting another atmospheric rain/wind storm. I just got done cleaning up after the last one, mabe we’ll get some hail or snow. I think some of these storms are pretty close to hurricanes with wind gusts up to 60-70 mph in the coastal areas. So batton down the...

Ah the winter is coming in like a lion and bringing all the winter bugs , allergies and hope you guys feel better soon. Who has time to get siick , this is a buzy season. Soon family will be arriving for all the usual foods for Thanksgiving. Already did all the shopping . Planning on 4 days...

@Dahlia that’s a beauty . A purple color is unusual. Beautiful pic. 🤩 It’s mushroom season in the PNW they are popping up all over the place. When conditions are good the shroom explosion takes over the entire garden and pastures. A few different types around here . Did you know that...

The rainy season has started. And another wind storm is coming. I just finished cleaning up after the last one. Bah Hum Bug…

digits’ wow sounds like you got a lot done . Good job. Enjoy those home grown tomatoes.🍅

Chilly 40F damp cold overcast marine layer foggy with grey skies. Would you believe my dehumidifier catches enough water in the house to water the indoor plants ? Yeap it’s true… in winter’s when the water bin is full I don’t throw out the water the dehumidifier catches from the high humidity...