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Living in the Country

We’ve only been living out here less than 2 years. The rest of our lives, we’ve lived where people could see us from most any direction.  It didn’t take long for me to turn into a real country girl.  The electrician is here working so Speck and I are hanging out in the sewing room.  I decided to walk outside and sit for a few minutes . . just to enjoy the outside.

No Shoes!

No Shoes!

As I was walking out there with no shoes, I was thinking . . this is a bad idea on so many counts — stickers, spiders, snakes (not that flip flops are much protection).  Notice a new ant bite on the right big toe.

But, it wasn’t til I sat down on the only outside “chair” I have at the back door that I realized . . this probably doesn’t look right.

Outside "Chair"

Outside “Chair”

It was left here by the previous owner and heck . . it’s a chair!  I’ve been using it but with the electrician here, I think I’ll just not sit outside.

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  2. I think I could use one of those chairs, too, but it would have to have to be closer to my bed. Is that mud around it?

  4. Ha!!! Me too – hubby looked at me funny until I showed it to him. I would agree – a true country girl! You should get a picture of you “sitting” on the “chair”!!!!!

  5. I wouldn’t worry about the look of your outdoor chair…unless, of course, you put the pail back in place.
    A head might turn.

  7. Please, please wear your shoes! Boots would be better but I can guess it is a real pain putting them on and taking them off! Yes, I am nagging. I lived in Odessa the first five years I was married and we had goat heads, scorpions, big ants. Here in Houston we have fire ants just waiting for me in the garden even though I put out Amdro everytime I see the beginning of a mound. Thank goodness we no longer have snakes but they were here when the neighborhood was built and I learned to look before I stepped out my front door. Please take care.

  8. That’s too funny! But I bet the electrician has seen it all, and probably wouldn’t think a thing of it. Glad you are keeping your sense of humor.

  9. Funny! When my late father was hospitalized, he’d always insist that I have a seat on his potty chair. I’ preferred to stand. By the way, my father was an electrician.

  10. The grass beneath that chair is really healthy looking! Could it be the fertilizer? gg

  12. Thanks for the funny!! I needed it.

    Have you tried Oragel on your ant bites? Yes the stuff you put on kids gums.. works wonders on my bites… . Now they don’t last so long or hurt so bad..

  13. Is this one of You know you’re a red neck if kind of things? Thanks for the chuckle.

  14. As you started the story, I thought for sure I’d see a picture of a scorpion at your feet. Never in my wildest dreams did I expect to see that kind of a chair. Sit on that with the seat up and you’ll have more than a bite on your toe – you’ll have a ring on your behind. You’re so funny!

  15. I think you should use the Sherwin Williams Ap to pick out a lovely color to paint your chair, and maybe find a little umbrella that you can attach to the side, and oh don’t forget the margarita holder. You’ll be all set!

  16. that was just way too funny……and, i can just visualize you sitting down for a little breather and chris, the electrician, coming around the corner to ask you something…..oh my gosh, thanks for the laugh!

  17. Judy, I echo the chuckles from your other bloggers. Please don’t let the ******** get you down and quit. We love your friendship!

  18. That’s too funny! Not at all what I expected. I wonder what Chris actually thinks when he sees you sitting there.

  23. OMG – that is TOO funny. Reminds me of a dream I used to have when I was working. I’d be in a room full of the faculty and have to get up to go somewhere and discover I was sitting on the pot — with my pants down, no less! I’ve been told it was the result of constantly having too many people in my personal space. Funny, haven’t had a dream like that since I retired! ;D

  24. I didn’t laugh. I’m practical too. The first thing I thought was, “why doesn’t she quilt a little pillow sham the size of the chair, make it comfy by adding some padding, and disguise the perfect seat”. Just an idea…..

  27. LOL. I expected a poisonous,blood-sucking beast and another Vince “I told you so” story. Love the idea of an umbrella and drink holder. Maybe you could paint the Texas star on the seat cover.

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