Mrs.J

Oh I totally agree with you. But unfortunately it has been taken to what I described and you have said as much yourself. Believe me I have been a target of it right here on this board so I know what I am talking about. And you are right this topic should absolutely not be political. But it has been dragged there time and time again. And believe me no matter how many times you try to steer it back to safety for the staff it will end right back up on parents on parents for who knows best for their kids. Yes it sucks that we cannot have civil discussions in this forum. But the minute someone takes it to where it does not belong it needs to be tabled.

You as a parent should know and understand parenting wars. I have been in my fair share of the middle of a whole host of them. Breastfeeding/Formula, Cloth diaper/disposables, Public/Private School, boy/girl, yes that one exists and gets nasty, Organic/Non Organic I could go on and on and on and on. At the end of the day when I have tried to say what as a parent is best for my children certain posters here like to get into the "mommy" wars and in a round about way try to say your way of parenting is flawed and wrong. This very reason is why for the first time on a message board, yep you read that right, have a few members on ignore. I am all for discussion of differing views, what I am not up for is a bashing in a passive aggressive nature to say I am a better parent than you are. Because that is what is going on behind the scenes. You all know I tend to be a level headed poster. But I do not come here, even in banter, to be engaged in parenting wars. The whole COVID school opening vs. not vs. hybrid vs. not is right at the top of the parenting wars currently. When I tell someone that my decision I have made for my children and my family is different than theirs that should be the end of it. And vice versa on my end. I applaud the mods for understanding that this particular discussion has gone way beyond the typical I don't like vs. well I like discussion. And if it needs to be tabled for the time being until everyone can respect each others views so be it. Now back to the food posting and maybe occasional photos of my crazy ass cat.

Here is where I have been this wet winter. Mud has been extra special. Glad I have not lost a boot this year.

39.368462 -77.431351 got it for Ballenger Creek area of Fred.

It is soooooooooooooo nice out! Kid is riding in short sleeves. I had to take off my hoodie when grooming the pony.

Snow has switched to sleet here.

Had to drive to Fredericksburg yesterday for a show for the youngest Miss J. As we headed South the snow pack disappeared. Arrived at the show and could actually see grass and it was 42. Put me in an entirely different mood. Drove home to return to Frederick with snow still covering fields and lawns.

Snow has started in Frederick.

Those pancakes sound good. Is there a recipe you follow? Also was wanting to make mini meatloafs. But I usually use stuffing as my bread binder. Found out I can use pork rinds. Going to try that out next meal cycle.

Thanks! Actually the rub I put on the chicken I was telling Mr J would be good on salmon. So you just gave me another dinner to use it on.

It was! The Miss J’s gobbled it all up too.

So in my quest to keep gluten out of my diet and starch, have lost a decent amount by doing so. Have been looking for different dinner options. Tonight two new recipes. Sweet and Spicy BS thighs with a shaved Brussels sprouts salad. Normally I would have made potatoes or rice with this kind of meal but did the different salad. This meal was so flavorful and quick to cook. Salad took a bit of prep. Hand chopped a lb. of sprouts. But so worth it. And the dinner in the pan was so pretty took a shot of that.

We board my daughters pony at my friends farm in VA. Mud has been horrible this year. Dry lot when you walk in better be sure your muck boots fit well or you might loose them. And shedding started last week and expect that to pick up in the next few weeks.

Sun is peaking through over here. Has heated up the solar panels enough that we just had a mini avalanche onto the drive. Will have to go out and clear that off.

I love that you know who Mrs Slocombe from Are You Being Served is. I have in the past had a turquoise peacock stripe in my hair. May have to get it done again as I lurch towards 50.

Thanks all currently the snow removal for our neighborhood is having a blast with the little front end loader on my square. Live in the way back of the neighborhood where the townhomes are. As our road is not cleared by the county we pay to have it cleared. Always a way better job as when we get to the start of our street with the single family homes there is usually a one lane pass by plows. Clearing out the end of the drives as well.

Making curry on this chilly gray day.

We all have that thing that keeps us sane. So glad you found running to be that thing. And showing your kids that is a good thing also.

Mr J and I just cleared the drive. About a 1/4” sleet covered by about 3” of snow covered with about another 1/4” sleet. Felt like we were shoveling sawdust.

Birds at the feeder keep coming grabbing some seed and taking off. They are probably like damb this stuff hurts!

24.2/22 with a mix of pixie dust snow and graupel here.

Honestly by that time all who want a vaccine will have gotten it.

I also grew up with Walleye. I really like fresh water fish.

This right here is a good suggestion. When in doubt always post in banter. That is what I do. That's a deal. Would be nice to have one this year.