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DaRu
DaRu
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Apr-9-2005 21:52

This thread entitled "Fire Ants & Gardening Information" is posted by me to refer you to the thread posted by agent MtBird, and subject as follows, to-wit:

"jojo is leaving"

MTBird's thread gives tips on her gardening skills, which covers how to kill fire ants and other important information.

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jstkdn
jstkdn
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Apr-13-2005 15:48

One time, it was 3 am in the morning when we got a summer storm. So I went out in a skimpy T-shirt and underwear, in my wooden shoes with cow spots to secure my garden chairs.

My neighbour whom was doing the same, was pretending VERY hard he did not see me.

These neighbours are actually the ONLY ones that weren't gossiping about me. For some reason the proper little families, have nothing to talk other then that single girl on the corner. I had several guys with live me, NONE of which I was actually romantically involved with. One summer, my neighbourhood was on a daily basis chatting about me (I could hear them talk about me in the parking lot.) I had this guy moving in with me, that's how gossip round started. Then a second guy moved in....shock...EVERYBODY was talking.
I guess it occured to NO ONE, that the two guys were a couple.

Madame TBird
Madame TBird
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Apr-13-2005 18:35

OH my WORD! That is funny & sad. People are so ignorant. I say if they're talking about me somebody else is getting a break. When I was single my om who lived out of state called me up. She goes what's this I hear about you seeing Squirrel? I was like who in the is Squirrel? She goes don't play dumb with me & preceeded to chew me out. Finally when she got to the part somebody saw you on his motorcycle. I busted out laughing. I had been seeing a very nice guy. He was K9 Deputy for our Sherriff's Dept plus he came from a very wealthy family. His bike by the way was the a brand new Harley with the saddlebags & all that was special ordered & cost over $30,000. Somebody had seen me on the back of his hog. Rumors got fired up. Some busybody calees my mom up & tells her I was seeing that Squirrel fella. Who it turns out was long-haired greasy old dopehead hippie. I was mad at first then I thought it was just to hilarious.
Funnier than that? My mom is single now & she is dating a guy with a long ponytail. She doesn't know I know it. I am calling her tonight to tell her I heard she WAS seeing Squirrel.

DaRu
DaRu
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Apr-13-2005 21:20

Ben, I couldn't help but laugh aloud, as I could visualize you and Sunny running around out in the yard in your robes and rubber boots, as you shoveled snow and tried to save your plants..lol. Hey, you do what you have to do regardless. I lived in Iowa once and when they plowed the streets, it'd leave 8ft. banks of snow on each side, plus the icy wind would blow right through you. Likewise it's about that cold where you live, right? It gets pretty cold there too. I bet you were frozen by the time you were done..lol. I don't blame you for saving your plants. I noticed my green oriental plant is dying. The soil has been taken over by those stupid ants. I've got to change the soil quick, or I'll lose it to those little pests. Speaking of ants, my two year old grandson was bitten by one, which got infected and turned into staff infection. He was hospitalized and had surgery on his right hip today, to lance and remove the pressure. The surgeon told us the core was the size of a golf ball. He was a trooper though and is doing well tonight. Wow, these Texas fire ants are horrible, and I HATE EM with a purple passion...lol

DaRu
DaRu
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Apr-13-2005 22:37

I agree MadamTBird, they are not only ignorant, but busy bodies, that has nothing better to do but gossip and spread rumors. It's hard for me to stomach people, or neighbors who want mind their own buisness. Jstkdn, whatsoever they sow, they will reap. Some people thinks they do no wrong, and as the saying goes, "their poop doesn't stink"..hehe. Well, IT DOES!! You mentioned going outside in your shirt and boots, well, one night I took my boys outside at 2am to use the bathroom & was wearing my shortie snoopy dog pj set, thinking nobody would be out, but instead there was a street full of guys. Wouldn't you know it, my dogs took off running after them, and me right behind them screaming and yelling stop and come back. It dawned on me finally so I grabbed them up, one in each arm, and sprinted back to the house. Thank goodness it was dark and since I didn't linger long they didn't see much...lol. Anyway, I think people should tend to their own nittin. Anyway, people can be so cruel, and just might get what they dish out.

DaRu
DaRu
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Apr-13-2005 22:42

Corretion: Who won't mind their own buisness. Some people think they can do no wrong. Excuse the typo's...just couldn't let it go...hehe.

jstkdn
jstkdn
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Apr-14-2005 04:02

Ah about the gossip that goes around in my street, it seriously makes me laugh. Some neighbours don't realize I know they are talking, and try to get info out of me or hint they want to see the inside of my house. All I do is say nothing, and don't give them an invite. Their lack of knowlege about me, makes them talk even more. And I find this hysterically funny. "So is that guy your boyfriend?" My answer "Hmmmm, I guess it depends what you mean with boyfriend." Or change the topic. hahahahah.

When my dad just came out as a gay man. The gossip around that was painful. But, now, I don't give a hoot anymore.

Madame TBird
Madame TBird
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Apr-14-2005 09:09

I would have a frined stay the night. Sure enough my phone would the next day. My mom accusing me of shacking up with a man. My cousin that I was real close spilled the beans that my aunt was riding by my house 2-3 times a day just to see who was there.
So, I just started doing stuff to make my family wonder what I was up to after that. They were spreading untrue gossip. So, I sorta added fuel to the fire. Like I've said when they were gossiping about me that means they were letting up on somebody else.
We had a neighbor who would actually really peep into windows. She just wanted to see how clean her next door neighbor's house was. My daughter was swimming in the lake with her best friend. A good neighbor of mine calls me up to tell me they were out there cussing. When i got to the bottom of it was another girl that was out in the lake talking filthy. It was her brother's girlfriend. My child & her friend swam away from her & ignored her. First of I know they can't stand being around her friends brothers or any of thier friends. Second I guess you could say they are goody two shoes. Which is a good thing. Plus, they are tattle tales. So, i knew it wasn't true. I was so mad. How did it all come about thier next door neighbor lady was spying on them w/binoculars!
Now that is so direspectful of folks to treat you that way. You should tell them to get a life & stay out of yours. or say well at least I have real friends. To talk about your dad that is sad. i have a friend that when thru the same thingw/her dad. Her mom was hurt enough about him leaving her for a man. All the gossip crushed her so bad she moved pretty far away.



jstkdn
jstkdn
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Apr-14-2005 17:53

That lake thing, man...don't people have anything better to do?

There was never even near a need for me to move. The gossip died down pretty quick, they were on to the next topic of interest. Holland is a really tollerant society, gay marriage is legal.

Your friend may want to visit:
http://www.familieslikemine.com/a/index.php?contentID=1
There is a book listed on the website, that I suggest she reads. This book, will give her valuable insights. It is one of the leading authorities on the subject. It just came out on paper back. If she sees the name "Nikkie" mentioned with a quote, that's me. I was one of the interviewees for the book.

DaRu
DaRu
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Apr-14-2005 20:21

jstkdn if you were asking if I was talking about a boyfriend, it's a BIG no. My spouse is all I can handle..hehe. But, as for the neighbors, they just looked on with this silly look. Well, I'm right proud of myself today. I mowed our lawn, and because my neighbor on the right is sick, I mowed hers, then I decided what the hay, I might as well mow my neighbors yard on the left of me, at which time a neighbor opened all her windows and doors so she could watch everything I was doing. I started laughing as I mowed. But, by the time I finished I could hardly walk up the stairs of our front porch. My knees were like rubber and I jumped in and took a cold shower, trying to cool down, cause my face was so badly sunburned. Well, I've not heard any complaints from either neighbor, and hopefully they'll appreicate it. My spouse came running out of our house demanding I stop mowing their yards that they might not like it....well, it was a little too late...hehe. I do love trying to be helpful and help people out. That's what neighbors should do. What has happened to the good ole days when neighbors lent a helping hand to each other.. Of course, when there's a real crisis, American's comes together. By the way, I love your attitude jstkdn. This will keep your hair from turning grey and falling out prematurely..lol. It's best to laugh about things than to get all out of sorts.

DaRu
DaRu
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Apr-14-2005 20:37

Wow, I'd hate to think I had a neighhbor who window peeped....ulk. I'm a clean house keeper but not sometimes. I freak out if someone drops by to visit and my house isn't clean..lol. My spouse loves to strow stuff, and keeps me busy picking up after him. He worse than our children., but I love the big brat. He's a Mamma's boy, that's for sure, hehe. He's even got Mom tattoed on his arm... but says he'd put my name on too, but won't agree, cause something could happen to me, and what women would marry him with my name plastered on his arm...hehe.

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