Expensive or Rich, You Pick

One thing about fellow bloggers that can be detrimental to your pocket book, is all the wonderful things you learn.  And in our defense, it's for the greater good.  Right?  I mean really, how can anyone argue with a healthier lifestyle.  No question mark.  But to accomplish these things it may take an initial investment.  As with any thing, you simply have to have the proper tools, do you not?  (at least that's what we tell ourselves ;)

I ask, how many of us recently purchased a sewing machine?  A composter?  Heirloom Seeds?  Binders? Reference Manuals?  Raised beds?  Buckets?  Fencing?  Chickens?  Canning Supplies?  Dirt?  CoOp Land?  And so on...

My most recent investment was this:

As you know, MamaPea has one very much like it.  She raved about it here.  So after working hard and allowing myself to indulge, the mail man brought it to me.  I love the mail man.  Except when he brings us bills.

I told MamaPea she is expensive and that I was going to 'out' her.  Her response tickled my funny bone:

"Out" me?  Huh?  Wha . . . ?  I have nothing to be outed about.  I am pure.  I am innocent as the driven snow. 

See, she's funny like that!  Her review of this was spot on!  I haven't had much time to play with it yet, but I very much look forward to using it often!  My first whirl with it leads me to the next part, I made these (and so should you!!!  Excellent!):

OK so mine aren't cute, no shock there!

Now Jane knows I got my mill in too.  Here's the other part about making friends in blog land...they keep you motivated!  Who doesn't read her posts and think, "Geez, I should do that!" (click for GrapeNuts Recipe)

Yesterday, that mail man I love so much, delivered this:

Take a closer look:

Like I said, motivation!  It's a bread bowl and a 'no excuse' note!  I better get kneading and fast!!

For anyone thinking you can't make lasting friendships via the waves, I beg to differ.  Not a day goes by that I don't look forward to your posts, emails and the occasional call.

You are an exceptional group of people and my life is richer because of ALL of you!  Thank you!!!