I am more than ready for Fall and cooler temps!
I haven't felt good this week. I caught some kind of a stomach bug and my sinuses and allergies are wreaking havoc too. So, it has mainly been sprite and crackers and bland food for me but more so the afore mentioned. Anyway we opened a new box of Premium saltine crackers and they tasted funny and smelt funny too. So, I didn't eat anymore I thought I don't need my tummy upset more than it already has been all week. I looked at the box and read the date....June of 2007. The problem is I know it wasn't in my pantry that long but, I don't have the receipt and can't remember if it came from Wal-Mart, Kroger, Tom Thumb, or Target!! So whatcha gonna do? Throw them away and watch the dates on everything you buy. Isn't that sad!! Grrrrrr!!!!!! Then hubby was fixing supper and opened a new bottle of bar-b-que sauce to put on the chicken he is baking and guess what?? After he takes the wrapper off you can see where the cap is cracked and some of the sause is on the outside. So, we don't trust that either. Fortunately we have more bar-b-que sauce. Good freaking grief groceries and everything else is so high without having to throw out what you already bought!! Grrrrr



I am tired of this heat!! I am tired of 100 plus degree temps. Yesterday it cooled to 95 degrees and it was nice for awhile with some cloud cover no rain yet but, we still have a chance and boy do we need some rain. Today the 100 temps. is back!! Ugh!!

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Got to read everything at the grocery store: expiration dates, ingredient lists, country of origin. I'm kind of a fanatic about it. But it's so much better (and cheaper) to be careful. And, lordy, Jenn, I keep praying for rain and cooler weather for you folks! I guess I better start lighting candles and doing a dance!

comment by marta on Aug 9, 2008 6:50 PM ()

That is so true!! Sad but we have too. Yes, I think maybe a rain dance like my native American relatives!!

reply by texastar on Aug 10, 2008 12:16 PM ()

I, too, am tired of heat although it is not nearly as hot here as in Texas. We have been having a few afternoon thunderstorms which always create the fear of lightning and forest fires. I also am having miserable allergy problems and they make my stomach feel quizzy, too. I think it is the sagebrush giving me problems. But with all the weeds, native grasses, and trees around me... who knows what to blame. I do hope we all feel better soon. (((Hugs))) to you and all your family. Annie :o)

comment by anniel on Aug 8, 2008 4:21 PM ()

Thanks Annie!! I hope we all do too!! We have a chance of rain and thunderstorms tonight and tomorrow and Tuesday. I really hope we get some rain. We are back into the 100 plus temps. again!! I hope you feel better soon hon!!((((((HUGS))))))

reply by texastar on Aug 10, 2008 12:14 PM ()

i WISH it was cooler too, then I could get out some. Sorry about the items that weren't good,Jenn

comment by lizzieann on Aug 7, 2008 8:01 PM ()

Thanks Mom!! I hope we get some rain soon.

reply by texastar on Aug 7, 2008 8:40 PM ()

my goodness Jenn, you must be wasting away to nothing!! I know it's humid there, we got some of y'alls rain and storms today. Miz and Slayer were dodging lighening bolts!

comment by cindy on Aug 7, 2008 6:30 PM ()

Thanks Cindy!! I hope we get the rain. It is in the area!! Oh me I hope Miz and Slayer stay safe. If my tummy doesn't settle down soon I will go back to the doctor and see what's going on.

reply by texastar on Aug 7, 2008 8:39 PM ()

I have started doing that jenn, checking the dates on stuff. I guess they figure its your problem if you buy it and most people wouldn't be bothered to take it back. I am having tummy troubles too but with me its just nerves. the weather has been nice, especially for it being August! wish I could send some to you!

comment by elkhound on Aug 7, 2008 5:39 PM ()

It is soooo wrong isn't it? Of course I should have hung onto my receipt too I guess. I think part of my tummy problems could be stress too. Ugh!! I hope it gets better soon because I don't want to have to go back to the doctor. I hope yours does too Sis!! It was good to talk to you this afternoon!!

reply by texastar on Aug 7, 2008 5:54 PM ()

comment by honeybugg on Aug 7, 2008 5:21 PM ()

Oh I hear you Buggs!! No, we haven't bought any meat there in a lonnnnnnnng time!!

reply by texastar on Aug 7, 2008 5:54 PM ()

comment by jondude on Aug 7, 2008 3:51 PM ()

Thanks Jon!! I don't know if they would take it back since I no longer have the receipt. We will have to be more careful in the future!!

reply by texastar on Aug 7, 2008 5:52 PM ()

It's a shame when ya have to wish the summer away because of excessive heat! I feel that way about the humidity sometimes at the end of August. I'm ready to put the shorts away and wear a sleeved shirt outside! Guess that's why I need four seasons. Good luck with the rain!

comment by jjoohhnn on Aug 7, 2008 3:24 PM ()

Yes it sure is John!! I just don't like how hot it gets here in the summers. Just no fun anymore. Thanks John!! I hope we do get some rain soon.

reply by texastar on Aug 7, 2008 5:47 PM ()