I live for state fairs!

I'll drive up to 2 hours away...I especially love the really small country fairs.  The more animals and ag displays, the bigger my smile.  I always don my overalls and boots too--gotta maximize the overall hayseed effect doncha know, plus you never know when you're gonna step in poo so might as well dress appropriately!   ;-)

• Do you attend a local state fair in the summer? How far - away do you have to drive? NM
  • Been to fairs, but the livestock/animal thing has always bothered me - sm
    • Yes, the ending of life is never easy but.... - Hayseed
  • In SoFla, our fairs are in winter. Or so-called - winter. :)
  • I live for state fairs! - Hayseed
  • New York State Fair - Lee
    • Love the NYS Fair - LinK
  • Attending our first this weekend sm - trose
    • Good Luck - LinK
      • Thank you, I will pass it on. nm - trose
  • It's a tradition with us! Only have a 1/2-hour ride. nm - Love the cows and 4H tent! NM

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In Michigan, we have a mandatory reporting law.  That cop was wrong.  All law enforcement, medical, mental health, teacher, and clergy are mandated by law to report any signs of abuse they are aware of.  He should have helped you or gave some advice. 

Get your kids out of the situation now.  This is abuse, both physical and mental.  There is also sexual abuse involved, in regards to his grabbing you and harrassing you.  The domestic violence shelter can help.  They will help you get a lawyer.  The court should make him move out of the house so you and the kids can live there until the divorce is final.  I don't know all the legalities of it, but get out now. 

I have a dilemma.  I am an animal lover and have something I cannot come to a conclusion about.  At a restaurant where I eat lunch every Friday with a friend of mine, I have noticed a young male kitty hanging around outside looking for food.  This past week he ran up to my friend and rubbed her legs and quietly meowed.  I purposely did not try to pet him because I knew I would get attached and ignored him.  Well, ever since then I find myself thinking about him and wanting to rescue him.  Meanwhile, I already have 4 inside cats (2 rescues, 2 Maine Coons) and hubby really does not want another cat in the house because a few years ago I promised we would  never have more than 4 (had up to 5 at one point previously).  I actually have a huge screened deck he could stay on indefinitely because I do not believe in letting cats run loose for their own safety.  I could provide plenty of food, a warm place to sleep, and veterinary care.  At some point I would even probably work him into our household, but I just cannot do it at the moment.  Just not sure I would be doing right by that kitty because I am sure he would be upset and confused for a good while as to where he was and what was going on, but is that better than being hungry and cold?  I know there are lots of animal lovers out there.  What does everyone think?? 

after I found HUGE holes in the walkway between my house and barn.  I thought they were just little mice stealing grain, but then I spotted one and it was a HONKIN RAT!  My poor olderly cat was out there with me at the time and saw it, and he hissed at it and ran away! 

I asked for advice on what to do at a local agricultural board, because I have other animals and didn't want to use poison and conventional traps weren't working.  They advised putting a large pale of water out with some seeds floating in it, figuring the rats would go for the seeds and end up drowning.  That was a no-go because the water just froze up solid.  I wound up reluctantly going with Decon because I just can't have my house destroyed.  I haven't had seen any more rats or evidence of them stealing grain, so I'm guessing they have died.  The guy at the grain store promised me the rats would not die in the building and stink the joint up, rather they would crawl off and die outside.  I don't know if I believe that, as it is still winter here and decomposition would be holding off until it warms up.  We'll see, but at least the destruction has been halted.

Good luck and I too say have no mercy, because you just don't need them destroying hour house or causing a spark chewing wires and burnin' the place down.  It is war!   

  (How un-PC is this emoticon?!)

I'm curious as to what state you're in and if this is public or private school (I didn't read the entire thread).  I want to add that writing something 100-200 times was outlawed in many states years ago - this just makes kids STOOPID (more stoopid).  As I know it, also paddling was outlawed DECADES ago in many states........so I'm curious if you're talking about public vs. private school.  PADDLING FOR BEING LATE?????????  OMG......they better find another way (the schools)........

gee, the censor here said I had to change the spelling of stoopid (bad word apparently)..... 

Good for the boys who have been guided under your scout leadership.  They will truly have a gift to pass on to their children some day.  My boys are 8 and 10, both cub scouts, the oldest crossing over at the end of this year.  Most of the boys at school feel that scouting is just for those who are not popular and laugh at it.  Fortunately, my oldest son is assertive enough to smile and let them know that he is proud and feels fortunate to belong to scouts, even stating that some day he hopes to be an Eagle Scout who will become President.  He has learned so much from scouting--including the true meaning of RESPECT and practices it on those who do not even deserve it.  We have to keep plugging away to keep these values in our children, so many kids are lost with parents who are lost.  Thank you for your years of dedication and teaching....maybe with one child at a time we can turn this sad trend around. 

makes a different but when my husband was hired by the state, he interviewed in July and didn't start until September.  First off, as someone else mentioned below, it depends on what the closing date is.  Whether they have 3 applicants or not to interview doesn't really matter; it goes by the closing date.  They legally cannot make their choice until the position is closed.  After the closing date, they will do an extensive background check before notifying the chosen applicant.  My husband's references called to tell him they had gotten a call.  They only check the top choice's references.  If his/her background check, doesn't pan out, then they move on to their second choice.  After the chosen one's background passes, they notify the applicant via written letter that they have been selected for the position, but it is pending medical approval.  You go through a bunch of blood work and a physical exam and a TB test.  Then finally, you get a start date.  Depending on the type of facility, he may need to go for training.  My husband works for the state pen and had to go for 6 weeks of defensive training. 

All in all, it's a very long process.  The waiting is agony, but if he gets the job, it's definitely worth it.  The benefits are unbeatable.  Good luck -- hope your hubs gets it!!!