ANOTHER CRAZY DAY

 
My Crazy Country Life

SHOWERING IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS

September 16, 2025




This September, in the serene California Countryside, has been about as HOT as a frog in a skillet.  I swear we could've fried a few frogs!

FYI, you know I don't really eat frogs...although someone, who shall remain nameless, but happens to sleep next to me every night (and is not a dog) MAY have actually tasted a few legs in his time.

Speaking of serene, isn't this such a nice little, serene area here?






Right by the Sugar Shack, PJ cleared out this area under one of our Pepper Trees...






then he decided we needed our very own Outdoor Shower (Gilligan-style)...so he used his handiness and made one for all to enjoy!






Nope.  No privacy now Bart!  Not with Mama gettin' her own iphone an all! 

It's been a little too easy for sneaky pictures to be snapped by Animal, who happened to
own the only iphone...up until NOW. 

Now Annabelle (that would be me) no longer has to hunt him down in order to take sneaky pictures.






This will be a game changer....Oooh, what's this I see?






Hhmmm, perhaps a Bigfoot Sighting, in the bushes??






Ahhh, close, but not exactly!

(You have no idea how much trouble I could be in for this!  The things I do for your reading amusement!)







At least he's using soap :)






How cool is this shower?  PJ did such a great job!

And when it's over 100 degrees we sure be a praisin' PJ's skills and creative abilities!!  (remember, I don't really talk like that).







He sealed the wood floor and bench so we don't get splinters in our feetsies and other tender places...







He seriously thought of just about everything.  Except, maybe a little mini-fridge stocked with cold beer! 

Hmmmm, I think I'll call him about that.







Even stringing little white lights to help avoid critters (you know, steppin' on those bull frogs 'n such) in the dark of night!






And now that Animal and Bart have cleaned up, it's Holly's turn.   Where IS Miss Holly anyway? 






Oh, that's right.  Holly is the only one not fond of our outdoor spa. 

Being squeaky clean is just not her style!


 

WEEEE'RE... OFF TO SEE THE WIZARD...INSTALL A NEW A/C

September 9, 2025




I know some of you may wonder what types of things go on around this odd little piece of dirt and rocks which we call home.  When I peel myself away from the computer and/or kitchen these days I may actually get outside to FIND OUT what's going on!

So, today I'm sharing this photo of my hard workin' man and his strong, sexy arm and the all-important tattoo of my name on his glistening muscles!

Oh, yes, and his hard work....






'If you're Happy and you know it clap your hands!  Yes, I'm Happy and I ...

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HOT! HOT! H-O-T!

September 6, 2025




Animal:  Um, Annabelle....does that temperature on our rearview mirror read 107 degrees?  Is that because we don't have a working air conditioner in this @$#&*# Suburban??
 I am sweatin' my cute li'l $a!!s off!








Annabelle:  That's why you suggested driving through this refreshing car wash, dear....
but, I'm about to get out to take a shower!







Animal:  Annabelle!  Put your dress back on and get back in this h-o-t car Right Now!







Animal:  Aaahhh....SEE!  Who needs an air conditioner when it only t...

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LOOK MA, I WON! BUT...WHAT IS IT?

August 21, 2025




When I was 5, I was eating lunch in front of the television (the only one in the house-imagine that!) at the little table my mom had set up for me.  I was dining with Sheriff John.  Okay, I realize that many of you have NO idea WTH (that's who-the-heck...is that common knowledge?) Sheriff John is, but if you happen to be from the  'good ol' days you might remember him as the Mr. Rogers of back then!

I tell you this because on the show, right before my very eyes, he said my name!  And ...

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MELI and JON FINALLY DID IT!

July 2, 2026



If you happen to have read this post:

https://www.californiacountrygal.com/recycled-style/have-u-got-a-filthy-farmgirl-in-your-bathroom-

You may remember me mentioning Meli and Jon and how we were hoping they would bring their favorite family and friends and turtle (yes, turtle)  to our humble abode to exchange their wedding vows...well...they finally did, but sadly, there was no turtle in site!





It was a casual, beautiful and really fun wedding!








However, I was truly sad to not see Mr. Turtle walk ...

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WALK AN HOUR IN MY SHOES

May 15, 2026



Hellooo...if I weren't so beautiful, I might look at you.  My name is Nebula.







That's Nebby for short.  I just arrived here and apparently their plan is to have me decrease the rodent population in the Cottage in exchange for plenty of affection.  We'll see about that.






I live with some really nice human ladies who think I'm supposed to lay somewhere other than
the dining table.  I told them they'd better just get over it.







Somehow I got lost and a nice guy named Jeremi found me and brought me here...

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BUSY SPRINGTIME IN CALIFORNIA COUNTRY

March 26, 2026




Peach Blossoms are Blooming






the Wisteria Smells Incredible



  

All the Animals are





Feelin' Frisky





Well....




...some of them are





Big Girl Aurora Celebrated her 1st Birthday!

  


She was Sportin' her New Boots




and Gobbled up her Birthday Cupcake





Two of them as a matter of fact



 

   But because they're Soooo Gooood for her... Mama didn't care





and there were just a few messes here and there






A Big Birthday Cake for all the guests as well





and plenty of treats for the Spoiled Pack from Jeremi, our friend from Belgi...

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WHY, OH WHY DO I LOVE RAINBOWS!?

January 20, 2026




Okay, Gals...Who can relate to this intelligent, ranting, complaint...?!  Have you ever had one of those
'Husband Days'?  Where you just wanna ask him really sweetly if he could just take a long hike off that short mountain?  Or a loong surf on that short wave??  Or maybe even a really looooong vacation!  Hell NO!  I need the vacation!  And, sadly, these are the questions I can't ask my loving daughter-in-laws!  Reason being... I just can't keep a secret!  At least not if I think there's some...

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IT WAS ANOTHER REGULAR OL' CHRISTMAS

January 20, 2026




Our second son, Jeremy, recently celebrated his 30th Birthday!  Calculating his age and my age I still don't see how it happened, but it's true. 
Jerm's wife Andrea's birthday was just the day before Christmas so it's an extra busy time of year around here. 


    

From Jeremiah Super Hero in diapers to just Super Handsome, he tossed the diapers a little while ago.


I haven't quite figured out how to incorporate these blog posts into my schedule and your interests...but I am trying.  One minute I ...

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JUST ANOTHER 'NORMAL' DAY HERE....

January 20, 2026


Just in case you ever wondered what a busy day out here means I thought I'd give y'all a little example.  No, we ain't always mendin' fences or sloppin' the pig, but seems we do keep pretty busy.

This morning we arose to a beautiful, pink sky and then the day pretty much took it from there...
 



First off, I heard noise downstairs and thought 'Wow, someone else is getting the coffee going this morning!' but instead I found number four son, Christian and his friend, Alex making a mess in the kitch...

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JERRY WHO? WHO'S JERRY?

January 20, 2026

Jerry must be the busy boss-for-the-day guy in the sunglasses with his arms crossed.  So glad to see for once it's not me!  I'll bet most of you are a lot like us when it comes to making the best out of what we've got around here...or in life for that matter, right?

In case you haven't noticed the 'Fakin' it til we're makin' it' tagline it means we just keep on tryin' to move forward, or somewhere...anything but stagnant!  Resourceful?  Maybe.  But have you ever been driving and come to a sto...


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THIS IS NOT MY TRUCK. I REPEAT, THIS IS NOT MY TRUCK!

January 20, 2026

The Opinions Expressed in the Photo Below do not Necessarily Reflect Those of the Management or the Author, Publisher, Editor, Creative Director, Cook, Maid, Chauffeur, Accountant, Landlord, Groundskeeper, Babysitter or the Cable Guy.





If anything here offends you, I apologize, but again THIS IS NOT MY TRUCK!  
This truck belongs to Clifford, the unassuming young man who is pictured below standing beside his fine work of art.




Is that beard dredlock almost touching his ankle?  Could this be Rob Zo...

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IT WAS MY BIRTHDAY SO I ATE WHAT I WANTED!

January 20, 2026




It was my birthday the other day.  Besides it being many years beyond my need to celebrate growing older, I was reminded another reason that birthdays, mine in particular, are no good.  All we did was eat!  All day long we stuffed our pieholes with whatever caught our attention.  And in preparation for the birthday celebration (just to make sure our stomachs could handle the big day) we began by downing a couple of chili dogs for lunch the day before (at least I used my grainfree hotdog buns)...

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