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cheekyNow Playing: Day 2959-Chapter 3... Happiness~My Silver Lining
Tis a lazy day here in the country... a great day to just take it easy!
Looks like mama deer and family are also taking it easy this morning here in the country... enjoying some berry flavored corn, diced apples and crushed acorns.
Are they spoiled? Nah.
Eric did his best playing farmer last night in the dark while trying to break open and throw down some chopped straw around our make shift 
feeding station. I like to say that he did it, "Big City Style!" Who would had anticipated for it to take literally 15 minutes to break open two blocks of hay and spread it out over the muddy area? I know... Eric the big CITY slicker! Bah~hahahahaha! It was absolutely hilarious! I thought I even heard the deer in the woods behind us laughing... hehehe
hehehe!
Later this week begins pre-surgical testing before my scheduled surgery early next week. We are already running into a few issues with regards to our new medical insurance provider through Eric's employer. That isn't nearly the beginning of the problems we are quickly encountering, merely a week before surgery. I am doing my best to keep my mind busy, in fear I might panic. Looks like the next few days will consist of a whole lot of phone calls. It doesn't help when today was clearly not a good day. Not feeling well makes for one very, VERY irritable gal!
So what's a gal to do?
Why... of course!
Get my Panda mask on!
Hey now, don't knock the Panda Eyes! Hahahahaha! This mask is super soothing for all those sensitive, dry areas around the eyes, especially during the winter season. The mask itself is really easy to apply while hydrating and soothing your skin in a mere 20-30 minutes. I kept mine on for at least 30 minutes while doing a few odds and ends around the house. This gal has always been a huge fan of at-home facial masks! When it comes to gifts... it's a no brainer when it comes to my list. For less than $3.00... it's a must for anyone's list!
Yep, that's right... don't KNOCK the Panda Eyes
Check out today's Podcast-Blogcast SCARE of a video at our new website:
"Our Crazy Little Life!"
quizzical
I decided to finally answer numerous questions on what kind of liquid beverages and supplemental shake
For a few individuals over a decade ago that told me drinking SlimFast as long as I have would literally destroy my kidneys and other GI organs... I beg to differ. Per professionals, SlimFast will not destroy your GI organs nor kidneys. It is a very healthy alternative to those who suffer from GI distress, Gastroparesis or any other medical condition that does not allow one to consume a normal daily (solid food) diet. 
WINK*
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We were also fortunate to be able to send everything in real time, as it happened, to the current owners. A 4th generation family of farmers with what definitely appears to be a very active house. The energy and spirit of the old historic farmhouse... still remains. The owners were nothing but shocked at the photos, videos and even audio of an elderly woman sighing as Eric attempted to play the piano. Hahahahaha! One audio in the basement of whom or whatever it was... later we realized it was a growl of some sorts. This information soon made sense after the owner informing us of a story with both of her children at a very young age, both separately drawling an image of what they had seen in the basement. Both siblings had no idea what the other was seeing, whether alone drawling on two different, yet separate occasions. I then began to ask if it was a male presence? I was then only told... not human, all I want to say, hint. We did pick up on a photo taken in the basement, pure darkness, no flash, yet the same piercing eyes were clearly seen in the basement. Do I believe in good spirits? Yes. Do I believe in bad spirits? Well... I know they do exist. But I also believe that they know those whom hold a special gift. They... it... could not harm myself. They could not harm us. But I advised Eric that we leave it alone and not go back in the basement. Leaving whatever alone as I clearly made it known to whatever it was with piercing eyes in the photo. Could turning a happy farmhouse into a dark, Halloween theatrics of sorts stir up this negative energy? I am sure it didn't help after they had to quickly shut down the attraction due to volunteers expressing fearful stories of things happening to them. Yet, were afraid to tell the owner in fear they would not be believed or as if they were lying. That haunted house then got permanently shut down. I believe it to be the proper response, but as well I also believe the Halloween decorations need to be taken down. The house needs to somehow be brought back to its original glory. 
The most energy and activity seemed to be isolated within the first floor. In between the living room and parlor room. An old piano, a mystery piano of sorts was the center of most odd, yet amazing things that happened during our stay. I asked the current owners, literally on four separate occasions, on who owned the piano. I never received an answer, so I will leave that question as it seems to remain... in the dark. Eric had a blast trying to remember how to play a piano. I was far too busy just standing, then taking a seat behind him with all the equipment running. Little did I know just how active the room would become, so full and alive of energy! Those who we felt slowly make their presence known as they welcomed us into a day and age where playing the piano was fun... a huge celebration among family! 
The original staircase and old chandelier mesmerized me... ever since our very first walk through of the old barnhouse property. It's no wonder since it seems others whom still reside there feel the exact same way. A most favorite part of the house that still remains. Being in the parlor room, felt as if time stood still, frozen in the moment of years gone by. I believe this part of the house is also fondly adored and still loved by the same female presence that we felt and seen during our stay. We both felt welcomed, although it didn't start that way. I think you first need to just be quiet and listen to the historic property. Sometimes... the best way to connect is just to start off saying nothing at all. Let history and the home speak for itself. Always has... always will. 
I believe that somehow, after we pass our spirit comes back to those places that brought us such happiness. Myself and Eric felt this way with whomever was with us during our stay. One selfie, literally distorted as if the female presence really did want to join us for some photo fun! We were not using any flash, only the beams of the moon peaking into the parlor room windows. If you ask me... its all pretty darn amazing!
d'oh
After a quick walk through from one of the family members. We were then told to have a 'safe' night. We would then be on our own for the remainder of the evening into the early morning hours. This is typically how each historic location begins... a quick walk through around the property to quickly, yet somehow, get our bearings. This particular old farmhouse didn't have much, if any electricity, working lights or much of anything else. We also did not have access to a restroom so thankfully there were a few 24-hour truck stops nearby!
If I could only read Eric's mind as we were quickly given a speed tour, one time around the many mazes and halls within the huge old historic barnhouse. I believe that I could hear, or any other energy present inside the house could hear, Eric's ever-so-quickly rising blood pressure! Hahahahaha! Eric looked like he had already saw a ghost, yet even two flashlights could barely light up the various rooms and even darker basement and attic. As for myself... nothing scares me, surprises me or anything else of the matter within these old historic buildings. Yes... anything is possible. Even as a prior haunted house? Well... I have my opinions on that very matter... a most beautiful old, historic gem located deep in the country. Yet in my opinion, sadly stripped away of its original historic charm. However, some of the homes original pieces and architecture still remains. This is one of the original wood boards that can still be seen up in the rafters, located in the attic that was signed by its original owner who built the home back in 1898, Dr. Bradley. 
This is pretty much what a typical central room looks like for us when needing to find a place to sit our belongings and ITC equipment. It's not much, but for us it will do. Notice the super dark black paint outside of the room. Yep... that theme was through out the entire farmhouse. Talking about making things super difficult to see! Even with two flashlights! The only electric available or any working outlets was located in the central room. But of course, regardless of how many batteries we bring or how fully charged each piece of equipment may be upon arrival... anything can happen. This time it was a very first for us as one by one, each piece of equipment as well as my personal cell phone... somehow... magically drained all on its own. It not only happened once, but four times with my cell phone. We spent quite a few breaks outside of the house, while patiently waiting for my cell phone to recharge using our car adapter. Crazy or mere coincidence? 
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correcting their errors with regards to inaccurate credit reporting to all three credit bureaus. The bank that holds our VA mortgage loan failed Eric miserably in making sure that all payments were being reported accurately and on a timely basis. It's really quite discouraging when having to had spent so much time, unnecessary wasted time, trying to solve such an easy fix on the banks end. Instead, we ended up having to do their work for them, going above and beyond to get the issue resolved. But at least this week we finally got our silver lining! Every single error has finally been corrected and now accurately reported with all three major credit bureaus. Our home would had already been sold to a couple that only lives a mere 5-minute drive down the road. If it weren't for the lack of importance on the banks end in fixing their credit reporting mistakes with regards to not accurately reporting mortgage payments. Such a huge mistake, but we are so glad to finally have everything resolved! 
As far as health matters on my end. I have yet to reap any benefits from the latest round of experimental medication. After a call from my specialists office this afternoon regarding any changes since taking the medication. I was advised to disregard taking it three days before my scheduled surgery later next week. At least I have made a full recovery from skin cancer surgery. So far, the lesions have not reappeared and the area where both were removed along with the surrounding skin is healing very nicely! I still have a second round of surgery to replace bone that had to be removed in the lower portion of my jaw. However, my surgeon wants to make sure that the area first has a chance to fully heal. I was told towards the middle of summer. A break will be nice since I still have another surgery yet to face next week. 
"Our Crazy Little Life"
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This historic property investigation has been in the making over the past four days. I have been in contact, back and forth via online and telephone between the current generation who owns the historic gem of a farmhouse located in Kentucky as well as the grounds keeper. The property has been kept closed and winterized for several months after what the current owners, a 3rd generation family believe is not one, but several spirits that have taken over the farmhouse. I did ask what they believe might had caused a shift in the homes environment, so to speak. I was told that after their Dad, Grandfather had passed and they began cleaning out all the contents of the old farmhouse. It was then that things took a very sudden turn and not always in a good way. Not only did the entire family used to be skeptics. But it was only until after cleaning out the farmhouse of it's entire contents did they then realize they were not alone. 
I like to go into an old historic property with the least amount of history as possible. I don't want to assume anything that I was told as maybe my brain is seeing or sensing the same information given to me prior to arriving. Myself and Eric have visited many historical sites over the years. Doing so with the least amount of history of the location as possible. Just the standard walk-through as we will be given later this week by one of the family members who took over the historic family farmhouse. We were also asked to please not list the name or exact location of the historic farmhouse due to the family still using parts of the property for very well known fundraisers that are held through out the year. They believe that the skeptics might poke light or make fun of what they now firmly believe as those who reside, spiritually, in the historic home. However, we were given their blessing to document and share our findings. The family was then given the links to this blog and our new Podcast-Blogcast website. 
"Our Crazy Little Life"
How in the world can one create unique recipes that always end up tasting scrumptiously amazing! Even so much as my very first one-of-a-kind holiday fruitcake. My very first fruitcake that literally just fell right out of the bundt cake pan. Yet... I can't even follow a simple recipe for Rice Krispy Treats that actually turn out to taste... just like Rice Krispy Treats?. 
Once again, of course I didn't really follow the recipe on the back of the Rice Krispy cereal box. BAH! I never did like following recipes and would always end up finding my own take on the same ole recipe. But with a twist! I personally do not like using a whole lot of butter. What I do use is not actual butter, but an organic-vegetarian imitation butter. It tastes a bit different, but in a far better way! Not as heavy, pretty light with a really clean buttery taste. It also melts a lot quicker than regular better and with zero lumps. Perfect for my second attempt at making Rice Krispy Treats! 
As far as my new cooking assistants? Well let's just say that today they decided to just sit back, watch and take notes. Hehehehehehe! Papa & Big LOVE kitty were the best cooking assistants on their bestest behavior! 
YUMMY! 
happy
Bowl Sunday!
While other folks are out celebrating with huge festivities, lots of food and plenty of beer... not I. 
lucky
