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Hi everyone,<br>
<br>
Well, I've survived two days of swimming class now, and I feel like
that old joke where the guy says he just flew in from Chicago and boy
are his arms tired. I never realized what a workout swimming could be,
(or actually, just trying not to drown) . I don't know how many of you
watch Dave Letterman, but they have a game on there that they play
called "Will It Float?" where they drop various objects into a giant
tank of water to see if they will float or not. I've about decided
that if the object was me, the answer would always be "NO". I'm trying
though, and Mary is really encouraging, but I can't seem to get enough
confidence in my unsinkability to allow her to let go completely. She
may not have to do more than use two fingers to hold me up, but I feel
like if she took away that little bit, I'd be a goner. Last night I
was so exhausted from class that I couldn't go to sleep once I got in
bed. I know that sounds crazy, but it was like I was too tired to go
to sleep. I hope I am awake enough to go to class tonight. I may have
run down by then.<br>
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Plus, I got a rude awakening this morning, hearing a big thump on the
back of the house. When I listened, I could hear chickens squawking
and carrying on like crazy, so I grabbed the flashlight and ran outside
just in time to see a little hen running madly in one direction, a
rooster going another, and a raccoon heading for the woods! Evidently
his intended snack woke up and spoiled his plans. Some of our chickens
roost in some cedars at the back of the house, and I think one of them
must've hit the wall trying to fly and get away from the raccoon.
Ouch! At least the coon didn't have a chicken in it's mouth when I saw
it running away. <br>
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Our menu for today includes:<br>
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Baked boneless chicken parmesan<br>
Chicken fried steak<br>
Bacon and mushroom penne pasta<br>
Mashed potatoes and gravy<br>
Winter blend vegetables<br>
Rolls<br>
Pinto beans<br>
Cornbread<br>
Marrakesh long grain rice<br>
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And for dessert have some Poke Cake.</font><br>
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Come on over and help keep me awake,<br>
<br>
Rhoda <span class="moz-smiley-s11"><span> 8-) </span></span><br>
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