Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Something Amazing just happened at my house!!!

I made these muffins for the Young Women tonight (game night) and I was able to put them on the counter without ants getting to them.....Ohhh yes...amazing things happening here in Strafford.







Don't laugh, in Samoa I had to beat the ants away and sometimes a flick of the finger or just go ahead and eat the sucker....

Now if you knew me growing up and as an adult, you would know that I hate bugs of any form (ask my family)....and for me to just eat an ant without the bat of an eye....

listen,

nothing is going to come between me and my food..

Another amazing thing. Did you know that the mail person actually brings your packages to your door....or is it just me?

I must be so important for that to happen (snickering).

No mail service in Amerika Samoa...had to go to the post office about a 30 minute drive to get our mail.

Nothing happening in the sewing room today except cleaning....

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28 comments:

  1. JustCindyFebruary 16, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Of course you are special is why the mail is delivered to your door. Bugs are not allowed in my apt.EWWWWWWWWW

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  2. West Michigan QuilterFebruary 16, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    You are so funny! Hey, I just noticed....congratulations on being chosen as one of the top 50 blogs!

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  3. Wacky WomanFebruary 16, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    I'm not loooookkkking ;-)

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  4. LynetteFebruary 16, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    hehe - Thanks for the chuckle :D Reorganizing to make a new free-motion work station, so no sewing here today, either. ::sigh::

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  5. SewCalGalFebruary 16, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    Yummy muffins. Have fun tonight.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  6. RuthFebruary 16, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Culture shock is hitting you ! I used to live in Colombia, S. America, so I know about bugs. Yes, you do get used to them, but not the biggest cockroaches! Yuk!! We really have life a lot easier here. I hope we're not too spoiled for the coming days.

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  7. free indeedFebruary 16, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    I know what you mean with the ants; when I visit my mom in Florida it's the same thing! I would have to change my whole way of living not to use my counters littered with food and keep food out...there's fudge and hotdog buns out there as I speak. I'm sure I'd have roaches here too if it wasn't just too cold! Lots of crumbs on the floors..although I vacuumed today :P .
    I like my to the door service too...it's the highlight of some days :) Have a great evening with your group!

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    Giggles galore here! Welcome back to the mainland where bugs stay outside & mail is delivered!

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  9. JocelynFebruary 16, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Sounds like you are adjusting very well Barb :-)

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  10. quiltingnanaFebruary 16, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    cleaning is good....laughed at your post today

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  11. BetsyFebruary 16, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    THEY LOOK YUMMY.

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  12. DeannaFebruary 16, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    So, you miss the weather, but get to trade that for no bugs. Oh my, I can always put on a sweater but hate digging insects out of my lunch.

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  13. AngelaFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Priorities and perspective huh? :o)

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  14. IHaveANotion ~ Kelly JacksonFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    I know for certain if an ant climbed onto a TimTam I'd eat the ant too....you are not alone :)

    I'm happy you are enjoying the perks of living on the "big island"....:P)

    Kelly

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  15. LuAnnFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    The muffins look tasty...especially without the ants.

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  16. Jackie's StitchesFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    I know it's must be a huge adjustment going from the warm sunshine to the bitter cold. One thing we can always count on you for is seeing the positives in everything. You're such a good example for us!

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  17. DianeYFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    I guess maybe you never learned the big roasting pan of water with an upside down bowl in it & a plate on top of the bowl! We have the same problem in Hawaii sometimes, especially after it's been raining & the ants run in for refuge! But the mailman does come to the door!

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  18. Judy CFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    OK ewwwwwwww! eating ants I can't think of it without it making me say ewwwwwww!

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  19. Calamity Jane's Cottage, BonnieFebruary 16, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    What time is the meeting? Yummmm!!! Welcome to the mainlands, sometimes things are taken for granted and we need to be reminded.

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  20. Needled MomFebruary 16, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    There are advantages to the colder climate. It sounds like it was a great day - baking and cleaning.

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  21. QuiltSueFebruary 17, 2011 at 3:15 AM

    I can almost smell your baking.

    As for being important, of course you are. Heyy, do you think the person who brings your post right to your door spends the rest of his/her day patrolling to make sure no ants try to get in?

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  22. UnknownFebruary 17, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    The muffins look too nice to share with ants !

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  23. ToniFebruary 17, 2011 at 5:16 AM

    OOO new springy layout!!

    Man, how could you stand waiting for quilty things to come...now you are so spoiled!! :)

    I hope you and the Young Women had a nice evening!

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  24. Joanne LendaroFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    That's just yum and yuck all at the same time! Hope you had a good time with the ladies!

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  25. andsewonFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Awesome..no ants...yet...;-)
    Bring some of them there muffins on down here gal!
    This mall carrier we have now is a nut! I can get huffy at him every now and again! Yes I know ..a shock that I admit to being huffy at all... hahaha!
    Enjoy the fringe benefits of being in VA!
    Hugs,
    Lola

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  26. CrispyFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Not a dang thing in this world which would let me eat a bug!! LOL

    Crispy

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  27. MickiFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    The muffins looked yummy and I enjoyed the giggle.
    Micki

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  28. Melissa ;-)February 17, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Do I detect just a hint of "winter isn't ALL bad" in that ant comment? Hehe!

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