Ponderings by Plowgirl

By the time this posts, yesterday was my birthday. And I had a GREAT day! Plowboy took the day off and we (all 3 of us) went to Joplin to have fun. We met some friends for lunch in Pittsburg, then on to Joplin. Plowbaby fell asleep on the way down, so we went to 4States Truck (Chrome Shop Mafia place) to check out some stuff there (Plowbaby slept/then we read library books in the car). Went to Academy Sports and I got some new tenny-runners. Next was our TRUE destination......The House of Bounce. It is a "morton building" that is filled with inflatables (ie. moonwalk type things you jump in!) So my birthday party was at a House of Bounce. We headed back toward home,ate supper at Jim's Steakhouse in Pittsburg, then had to make the obligitory stop at Walmart. When we arrived home, I noticed that "someone broke in" to our house, and left me a beautiful hydrangea plant on the kitchen table. It was Plowboy's mom, and yes, the house was unlocked! All in...

My birthday is this week. And THIS : is what I want! I need a new car anyway.....why not go for the gusto?! So, I'm saving the pennies, and taking up a collection... all donations to the Plowgirl's New Ride Fund accepted!!! Just joking........about the Fund anyway................I still want the car, but I know it's not going to happen! BTW....it's a 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T Happy trails ~plowgirl

I got a phone call a couple of weeks ago....on a COLD, snowy Saturday morning...... The caller asked "Was I still interested in the salvage of the UM church in town?" Of course I was! Even though it was raining/snowing and the wind was blowing to beat all heck. I talked Plowboy into watching Plowbaby for a while so I could go in and survey the situation. Upon arrival, I noted that the poor weather conditions were definately to my advantage! There were only a hand full of potential buyers there for me to compete against. Even tho it was COLD, (did i mention how COLD it was?!) I was determined to stick it out and come home with lots of goodies. The "auction" was a silent bid type auction. There were bid sheets (most were soaking wet!) on each of the elements available for sale. You simply walked around, decided what you were willing to give, and wrote your name and bid amount on the sheet. I made a trip around at the very last minute to increase bid amo...

This is the recipe for the BEST cinnamon rolls I've ever made! Vonnie usually brings 2 pans of them to Thursday Lunch, and they are gone lickety-split! (without the glaze) What you will need: 1 box yellow cake mix 2 pkgs. rapid rise dry yeast 1 tsp. salt 5 cups flour Put all ingredients together in large bowl. (Electric mixer with dough hooks or a bread machine.) Add 2 1/2 cups hot tap water and mix well Cover and let rise until double in bulk. (About 2 hours) Turn out onto floured surface and knead lightly Roll out about 3/4 inch thick Melt 1 stick of margarine and pour over the rolled out dough Sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar and chopped pecans Roll up and slice about 1 inch thick Place in 2 greased 9 x 13 pans and let rise for 30 minutes ...

I made this dessert for a meeting the other night and it was a hit. It is featured on the cover of the spring edition of Kraft Food and Family. What You Need! 3 cups sliced fresh strawberries 3 Tbsp. sugar 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened 1-1/2 cups cold milk 1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Cheesecake Flavor Instant Pudding 2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, divided 2 cups frozen pound cake cubes (1 inch) 1 square BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Combine berries and sugar; refrigerate until ready to use. Beat cream cheese with mixer until creamy. Gradually beat in milk. Add dry pudding mix; mix well. Blend in 1-1/2 cups COOL WHIP. Spoon half into 2-1/2-qt. bowl. Top with layers of cake, berries and remaining cream cheese mixture. Melt chocolate and drizzle on top with spoon. Top with remaining Cool-Whip and a chocolate dipped strawberry for garnish. Refrigerate 4 hours. (Note to those who were at the meeting---- I used Angel Food Cake instead of pound ...

Well, I'll let you see for yourself how our friend Rolan is doing. Look at this kid! Doesn't he look GREAT! Loran and family were here last night and today. We had a great time! Plowbaby had an especially fun time having someone play with her and fix her hair and nails. Lunch became an impromptu gathering of the NAT posters that had attended KC, but missed out on meeting Loran and family. NEMO Scott was here also to deliver and pick up machinery. Clockwise from the bottom left: Plowboy, Greg Stremel, Loran, my pesky BIL Tim, John Burns, and NEMO Scott. Brenda in the background Again, from Plowboy to the left: Hop-a-long's son Jonathan, Greg, Loran, brother-in-law, Hop-a-long, John Burns, and Scott. Brenda is in the background Same crew with Hop-a-long and Carolynn Burns in the background (BTW, if you wondered what I fixed them for lunch, it was lasagne, lettuce salad and green beans. Carolynn brought the garlic bread and the Super Good Brownies.) The Kid Crew. Plo...

A couple random things for today........... * Happy Birthday Mom, I hope you are sending me down some "good luck" vibes today * I've been really busy in the field that's why no blog for a few days......but I have lots of pics * JP is here PUTTING BRICK BACK ON THE HOUSE!!! YEAHHHHHH (and I have pics of that also) * We took a road trip on Sunday. While there we did some shopping and Plowbaby and I got new "work" boots. Well, mine truly are work boots, hers are just plain adorable! and she loves them. Will have pics of my little cowgirl soon! * I really need to get out the door..............so until I find another spare minute.........Have a good day! Happy trails ~plowgirl