Mostly about my backyard chickens. (Boring, I know), but there are a lot of us out here. Mine are only kept as pampered pets. I could eat a neighbor's chicken, but not MINE. There may be a comment on current events only if I get riled up enough. And there will always be a cartoon or a joke to cheer us. I promise to try my very best to respond to comments. Now I have to figure out how this blogger thingy works....
I only have one or two of the mules left in an old toy box in the attic. You can still get them though: http://dvnha.org/opencart/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=225
Yep...I use Borax in making my homemade laundry soap. Don't think I will ever go back to using commercial laundry detergent. Interesting to see how Borax is mined.
I sure do use Borax. Use it for a lot of things, including as a 'chemical buffer' for my pool. It helps a great deal in the reduction of sanitizing chemicals (I don't use chlorine, although it does help there as well). My primary sanitizer is 20% peroxide, although biguinide is the second, and THAT is where I get the big boost. I used to use about 2 gallons a month, now it is about half a gallon.
I love the memories, by the way. I remember being able to get the muleteam. Also, although not related, the Budweiser wagon and 8-up hitch. I bought a model for my Dad, as he was 'teamster' (although NOT a member of the union). He once drove a 32-up mule hitch. Back when the first combines came out it took 32 to pull and run the danged things! His normal team was a 2-up matched set of Clydesdales.
Fair Winds and thanks again for the memories! I love the other pics too.
Great story about your Dad - he was a REAL teamster! (Mules are a lot smarter than people give them credit for). Always happy to bring back good memories of times gone by! :o)
Neat. Do you still have your 20 muel team model. I don't. :(
ReplyDeleteI only have one or two of the mules left in an old toy box in the attic. You can still get them though:
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Mule, not muel
ReplyDeleteI know ... I have a wonky keyboard, too! :o)
DeleteYep...I use Borax in making my homemade laundry soap. Don't think I will ever go back to using commercial laundry detergent. Interesting to see how Borax is mined.
ReplyDeleteBorax just seems to be one of the few old products that I still use like Lava, Fels-Naptha and Ivory soaps!
DeleteI wish I'd saved the cans back then!
ReplyDeleteThey are probably worth a fortune now, Gorges!
Delete...I can still see Ronald Reagan in his plaid flannel shirt...
ReplyDeleteYou can watch the old ones here:
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I sure do use Borax. Use it for a lot of things, including as a 'chemical buffer' for my pool. It helps a great deal in the reduction of sanitizing chemicals (I don't use chlorine, although it does help there as well). My primary sanitizer is 20% peroxide, although biguinide is the second, and THAT is where I get the big boost. I used to use about 2 gallons a month, now it is about half a gallon.
ReplyDeleteI love the memories, by the way. I remember being able to get the muleteam. Also, although not related, the Budweiser wagon and 8-up hitch. I bought a model for my Dad, as he was 'teamster' (although NOT a member of the union). He once drove a 32-up mule hitch. Back when the first combines came out it took 32 to pull and run the danged things! His normal team was a 2-up matched set of Clydesdales.
Fair Winds and thanks again for the memories! I love the other pics too.
Cap'n Jan
Great story about your Dad - he was a REAL teamster! (Mules are a lot smarter than people give them credit for). Always happy to bring back good memories of times gone by! :o)
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