Wednesday Hodgepodge #195

October is rolling along, which means it’s time for another edition of The Hodgepodge!  I hope you’ll enjoy Joyce’s questions, along with my answers, today.  You, too, can join the fun by clicking the button at the top of this post!

1. What’s your favorite time of day? Why?

I really had to think about this one!  For me, it was almost a toss up between nap time or bedtime. Ha!  I finally decided that early evening is my favorite time of the day.  I always look forward to relaxing at the end of the day by getting my bath, putting on something comfortable, then settling in for a little television watching with Ed.

2. Waffle iron, toaster, coffee maker, mixer, blender…which small appliance would you say most needs replacing in your house?

It’s not that old, but I think our toaster might need replacing.  Lately, it’s become unreliable. One piece of toast will pop up barely toasted, while the next will be almost burned.

3. It’s National Grouch Day (October 15)…what’s something that makes you feel grouchy?

I get very grouchy when I’m hungry!  I will go from happy to grouchy, quickly, if I can’t eat when I’m hungry.  Just ask my family!

4. Ever been to Canada? Is that a country you’d like to visit? According to Trip Advisor, the top ten best destinations in Canada are-Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Victoria, Calgary, Niagara on the Lake, Niagara Falls, Whistler, and Halifax. Which city would you most like to see?

I’ve never been to Canada, but I wouldn’t mind visiting.  I’ve always thought it would be neat to  see Niagara Falls.

5. What was your favorite food (or one of your favorites) when you were a child? Is that still a favorite?

I remember ravioli being one of my favorite foods, when I was a child.  No, it’s not still a favorite. It’s funny how our tastes change, isn’t it? (That change is not always a bad thing!)

6. Do you cry easily?

I don’t know if I’d say I cry easily, but I cry a lot easier than I used to.  I’ve become more sentimental and compassionate with age.

7. Have you started your (gasp!) Christmas shopping? If so when, and how much? If not, when will you even begin thinking about it?

Yes, I’ve actually started my Christmas shopping.  Last week, I ordered a doll that my granddaughter said she wanted.  It’s the only gift I’ve bought, so far.

Random:  

I’m suffering from ’empty nest syndrome’, once again!  On Tuesday, the ‘baby girls’ (aka the chicks) went to live outside in their new chicken house.  I don’t know who was happier–me or them, although I must admit, the house is a little too quiet without their little chirping sounds! Story about the move coming soon…

In the meantime, here’s a peak at what the ‘older girls’ have recently been up to:

playing hide-and-seek among my Halloween decorations…

One of my older girls has been sick for a few days (with crop troubles), while another one is going through a difficult molt.  No eggs for fourteen days and counting….  Let me tell you, store bought eggs taste bland after eating farm-fresh eggs!