text: Ecuador Previous: #158 Bolivia Next: #160 Angola overall score48.0 world rank159 Rule of Law Property Rights20.0 Freedom From Corruption26.0 Limited Government Government Spending41.8 Fiscal Freedom79.8 Regulatory Efficiency Business Freedom52.8 Labor Freedom52.0 Monetary Freedom66.1 Open Markets Trade Freedom71.8 Investment Freedom30.0 Financial Freedom40.0 Embed This Data Create a Comparison Chart See how Ecuador compares to another country using any of the measures in the Index. vs Read more about Ecuador Economy. See more from the 2014 Index. Close Download PDF Quick Facts Population: 15.2 million GDP (PPP): $153.2 billion 5.0% growth 4.7% 5-year compound annual growth $10,056 per capita Unemployment: 5.3% Inflation (CPI): 5.1% FDI Inflow: $586.5 million Embed This Data Ecuador's economic freedom score is 48.0, making its economy the 159th freest in the 2014 Index. Its overall score is 1.1 points higher than last year, with deteriorations in the management of government spending and freedom from corruption offset by improvements in investment freedom, trade freedom, and labor freedom. Ecuador is ranked 26th out of 29 countries in the South and Central America/Caribbean region, and its overall score is far below the world and regional averages.Over the 20-year history of the Index, Ecuador's economic freedom has fallen nearly 10 points, the fifth largest drop of any country. Investment freedom, government spending, and property rights have deteriorated 30 points or more. Ecuador's economic freedom rose to "moderately free" during the second half of the 1990s but has fallen steadily since then. Over the past five years, Ecuador has been downgraded to a "repressed" economy.Ecuador continues to lag notably in promoting the rule of law and strengthening the legal framework. The judicial system remains vulnerable to political interference, with corruption further exacerbating institutional shortcomings. Expansionary public spending threatens fiscal sustainability. Read more about Ecuador Economy. Close Background President Rafael Correa, re-elected in 2013 for the third time, wants to return to international credit markets in 2014 for the first time since Ecuador's $3.2 billion default in 2008 but first will have to negotiate a deal with creditors who in 2009 rejected terms of the country's debt swap. Constitutional amendments passed in 2011 increased Correa's control of the media and the judicial system. He has also worked to undercut the Inter-American Human Rights Commission. Ecuador is part of the ALBA group, led by socialist Venezuela, and has strengthened its relations with Iran. Oil revenues and borrowing from China have counterbalanced declining foreign investment from the West and continued capital flight. Economic growth has moderated significantly. Ecuador is the world's largest banana exporter and has important petroleum reserves. Correa has stiffened contract terms with foreign oil producers and advanced resource nationalism. Approximately one-third of the population lives below the poverty line. Rule of LawView Methodology Property Rights 20.0 Create a Graph using this measurement Freedom From Corruption 26.0 Create a Graph using this measurement Ecuador has long suffered from political instability and corruption. The weak and politicized judiciary and lack of investigative capacity in government oversight agencies contribute to an atmosphere of impunity. Illicit payments for official favors and theft of public funds reportedly take place frequently. Expropriation is a problem, and the government is constitutionally empowered to control strategic sectors such as natural resources. Limited GovernmentView Methodology Government Spending 41.8 Create a Graph using this measurement Fiscal Freedom 79.8 Create a Graph using this measurement Ecuador's top individual income tax rate is 35 percent. The top corporate tax rate has been reduced to 22 percent, and the special rate for reinvested profits remains at 15 percent. Other taxes include a value-added tax (VAT) and an inheritance tax. The overall tax burden is 17.6 percent of GDP. Government spending has risen to 44 percent of GDP. Public debt is low, but the economy continues to suffer from a debt default in 2008. Regulatory EfficiencyView Methodology Business Freedom 52.8 Create a Graph using this measurement Labor Freedom 52.0 Create a Graph using this measurement Monetary Freedom 66.1 Create a Graph using this measurement Despite ongoing reform efforts, the overall regulatory environment remains burdensome. Starting a business takes almost two months, but the cost of obtaining necessary permits has been reduced to about half of the level of average annual income. Lack of flexibility in the labor market hinders job growth. Although dollarization produces a modicum of monetary stability, the state makes extensive use of subsidies and price controls. Open MarketsView Methodology Trade Freedom 71.8 Create a Graph using this measurement Investment Freedom 30.0 Create a Graph using this measurement Financial Freedom 40.0 Create a Graph using this measurement Ecuador's average tariff rate is 4.1 percent, and non-tariff barriers continue to interfere with trade. In 2012, the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) hit Ecuador with the largest penalty in the ICSID's history for expropriating property. Government interference in the underdeveloped financial sector is growing, and state banks have become more dominant. Country's Score Over Time Country Comparisons Regional Ranking rank country overall change 1Chile78.7-0.3 2Saint Lucia70.70.3 3Colombia70.71.1 4The Bahamas69.8-0.3 5Uruguay 69.3-0.4 6Barbados68.3-1.0 7Peru67.4-0.8 8Saint Vincent and the Grenadines670.3 9Costa Rica 66.9-0.1 10Jamaica 66.7-0.1 11El Salvador 66.2-0.5 12Dominica65.21.3 13Panama 63.40.9 14Trinidad and Tobago62.70.4 15Paraguay 620.9 16Dominican Republic61.31.6 17Guatemala 61.21.2 18Nicaragua 58.41.8 19Honduras 57.1-1.3 20Brazil56.9-0.8 21Belize56.7-0.6 22Guyana55.71.9 23Suriname54.22.2 24Haiti48.90.8 25Bolivia48.40.5 26Ecuador481.1 27Argentina44.6-2.1 28Venezuela 36.30.2 29Cuba28.70.2 See Entire Region List › View all countries ›


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Good morning ladies,
Thanks for opening, Alabama. I see that you are up early this morning. Molly got me awake about 4 but I tried to stall her until after 5. Feeling lazy this morning and didn't want to get up.
Another couple of fall like days then summer will be back for a few. Still no rain. Guess we should work outside today while it is still cool, 70 beats 90 any day in my book. Only 43 right now.
This is one of those mornings when Molly is having no part of me being on the computer. She's already taken things out of the trash can in my bathroom and scattered them through the house. Next it will be towels and wash cloths or something out of the living room. I've already taken her out, feed and watered her. I can't get her to come in here with me this morning. Better go before she wakes DH up with her barking.She's not giving in. BBL
Off to bake some muffins for DH for breakfast. She'll lay down and just watch me in the kitchen if DH isn't up.
Have a good day.
As soon as I got off the computer, Molly went out in her crate. Haven't heard a peep out of her since.
Zucchini muffins are out of the oven waiting for DH to wake up and have breakfast. I still have a loaf baking to put in the freezer. I can't eat it but my house smells wonderful this morning.
Have to figure out my exercise plan for the week yet. I need to do something now or it won't get done today. See ya later.
OMG Barb, I just saw your post. I am so sorry to hear about the fire and your loss. Hope the insurance covers everything. Fingers crossed that you can get as good of a deal on another camper. Hugs!!!
Morning ladies. Not sure how much I will get into today as it is grocery shopping day for me.
Had an awful day yesterday with Dad and Sissy. Ugggg... they were both being PITA! I hate when they both act out on the same day. So I didn't get the best nights sleep because I went to bed still kinda angry and thinking about solutions.
Barb, I am so sorry about the fire at the storage unit. I hope insurance helps out, and that the camper isn't too damaged. Fingers crossed for you. And I am glad no one was hurt.
Yah, sorry about the icky day at work. I hope you enjoy today with no call in!
Sue, I hope you had a good me day. Football wasn't that great yesterday. The games were not that good, and everyone was making a ton of mistakes. It was actually kind of boring to watch. Lots of punting.
Bama, when are you leaving?
Di, sorry about Molly being a pain this morning.
Mo, I am glad you got out for a run before DA got up. I hope you can get some help. It makes a TON of difference. Please check into her being "medically necessary" You may have to jump through some hoops, but it would be worth it to get a little bit of help. Or you can hire someone private pay for a few hours a week. I had used care dot com once to find someone for Dad. I know that their commercials say it is free to sign up, but to have the ability to respond to email and see phone #'s there is a monthly charge of 30 I think. But with that you can also get access to the background check and references.
Birdie, I am so sorry that the union is being a pain. I hate the fact that I am in one for being a home care aid. And the dues are freaking ridiculous. Plus I don't see any good they have done for me. I just have to do more work and they keep screwing with the training and how it is done and where I can get it. UUUGGGG! Sorry but not a fan at all.
Well I better go. Need a coffee refill.
Good Morning ladies! Thanks for opening Bama and hope you have a nice safe trip up north, when you go. Not sure when that was?
Di, sounds like Molly just wants to see you get off the computer hey? Maybe she didn't notice when you went back on as she fell asleep. Hope you get some rain soon for your lovely plants though. Warm and heavy air today but cloudy as we're suppose to get more chance of rain in late afternoon and some storms maybe tonight. Not sure if we'll be missed or not but I'm sure it will be humid at work tomorrow. Not doing much today and Dh took my van to son's to help put a window in. Hope he can help by be encouraging and not putting down. Hoping the rain holds off also.
Sorry about that fire Barb! Scary to wake up to those sirens and all to I'm sure. Hope their all covered for ins. also. Hoping your camper is not bad at all.
Angii, sorry about your dad and sis and on the same day! Maybe the weather did it?
I haven't heard about the football games at all yet. Only know Lions and Packers had games yesterday Enjoy what you can today!
Birdie, wishing you luck with that union stuff! Should be able to sell and go.
Mo, glad of your run also while DA slept. She probably sleeps so good as she's staying up all day hey? Enjoy your day to!
Sue, glad your all ok with your Dh also and enjoy this Monday as good as a Monday can be Its pretty good for me as its a day off between my 4 days of work except for the aches and all. I'm sure your busy as a bee there
Son and DIL had a nice kayaking trip down a river and camped out for the night while Josie was with her mom and stepdad. Not sure when they got home last night. Saw pic's of her DSis 1st grade classroom also and pretty pink/reddish curtains to Its an old school for sure but at least the technology is up and she has it really decorated with all types of colorful learning pic's etc. all over the walls. Her older sis who is a six grade teacher in a disadvantaged school in GB, approved it very much
Well HI to anyone I missed and hope you all have a great day! Dh just called and he had cut the window borders and all right out, and was waiting for son to come before it rains as its misting now! I called son and he just got out of work as it was his day off but supervisor had day off and son is the only one who knows how and what to order for the shipment tomorrow so he had to go do that for her and the computers there are kind of slow. Took a few hrs.for a order of about $3,000 worth. Well, BBL, Yah
Morning ladies,
Love the very pretty flowers, YAH and very sorry to hear you got called in. HUGS HUGS and more HUGS for you...hope you had a good night's sleep too.
Glad the festival went well for your friend Barb, plus you got to spend time with her and had a nice time too, plus learned a lot. Oh no Barb, I am so so sorry about the camper and stuff. HUGS to you, seems like you can't get a break.
Thanks for the start Bama.
Wow Dianna nice and cook your way...74 here this a.m. and headed to 103. Will she not just lay with you there Dianna, maybe close the door to the room with the computer????
Sorry about the very bad day yesterday, Angii...hope today is much better. Chuck listened to the game and we were happy as the Jet's won, the Met's won and only the Giant's didn't.
Love the good morning peeps, YAH. Yes, me day was good and hubby and I are good too. Enjoy your day off and take care of those aches and pains. Sounds like the kids are having lots of fun.
Well I am off,
Oh Barb, I just went back and read about the Fire so very sorry but so glad no one was hurt. What a bummer for sure.
Angii, sorry Sis and Dad were sure a pain yesterday . I know it is tough on you , I'm just so glad that you get a little bit of help with caregiver.
Di, what about that Molly . Your Muffins sound very good . I think the Zucchini will still be available when we get up North. And I have some in my freezer there that I probably should use up.
We are leaving Wednesday so got the grass cut and a shutter put back that had fallen down due to winds. Yard is all done . Just need to take some pictures down that I want to take up and pack clothes vacuum and some dusting......Back Later today.
Good afternoon, all,
Barb, I'm so sorry about the fire; I hope insurance does right by you, between yours and the storage place's.
Shame on you, Dianna, being so lazy as to stay in bed till 5 a.m.!
I am sorry about the rough day yesterday, Angii, and hope they are both on their best behavior today. I am thinking about just hiring someone (I'll ask DD if she is interested first) to just come for a 4 hour block once or twice a week so I can get out. The VNA aide is kind of useless, just being 75 minutes. I'd rather just do DA's shower myself as have to arrange the day around the VNA schedule.
Enjoy your day off, YAH! I hope your DH was helpful and not critical with your DS. Sometimes men seem to take awhile to learn the lesson that if you want a good relationship with your kids, you have to treat them well. I guess some never learn! Kayaking down the river and camping sounds like such fun--your boys do so many neat things!
Good luck getting everything ready for your trip, Bama. You should be able to get all sorts of nice veggies in OH, including tomatoes.
Pretty wild game for the Jets, Sue!
It's been a nice quiet morning here. I got out in the garden for a bit, and will try to get out a bit more this afternoon. We have tons of tomatoes. DH took 3 bags with him this morning. He had to go to court, so he gave one bag to his client, and one to the parking attendant. I'm sure he'll find someone to take the last bag off his hands, too! I made a pot of tomato soup again, too, since it's DA's favorite. I got a workout in, and then ate pancakes for lunch (there was batter left from yesterday since DH didn't eat his normal amount--he was kind of pouting because he thought he was getting tuna casserole) with some of the ginger-peach jam--yum! I have a pretty long list of things to accomplish this week, so I guess I'd better get busy on it!
Happy Monday, everyone!
Here's a recipe from a friend on my other board, Angii, I know how much you love Halloween and thought you might like it:
Molasses, too bad we didn't live closer, I'd take some of those tomatoes off your hands LOL
Mmmmm yummy I am with DA we love our tomato soup, plus I add some basil to mine.
Boy you have been a busy lady yesterday and today too, I see.
Well I am off to nap time, quiet around here I see!
Grocery shopping is all done and I even managed to get Charger to the dog park for a bit before the caregiver left for the day.
Didn't get much else done. My belly wasn't happy this morning (spent too much time in the bathroom) and I still feel "off" or icky. Hopefully it will pass soon.
Tonight will be nacho's. A good football watching food. LOL Although so far the game between the Redskin's and Eagles is kinda comical on how bad they are playing!
Sue, I love the recipe. I will have to keep it. I think I could possibly make them for the Halloween race to give to the Race Track Crew.
Well I better go and get meat cooking for Nacho's.
Morning all , Looks like the site was down for everyone.
Just stopping in to say hello . Washing and running a few errands today. BBL
Couldn't get on the site this morning. Glad it's back. I was afraid they pulled the plug on it.
Exercise is done, headed to the shower next. We have to go up north this morning so DH can get his stitches out and get the report on what they removed last week.
See ya later.
Morning ladies. Not much going on around here. Will do another room today, and time permitted, start on another.
Other than that, not sure what I will get into today.
It is quiet around here, but I am wondering if it is more of " post's have to be approved" than everyone is so busy. I know that I had written a long post last Friday, and after I posted it, I got a message that it had to be approved, and as far as I could see/tell, it was never posted to the site. So I have to wonder how many post's are not being posted.
Well I better run so I can enjoy my quiet time before getting Dad up and in the shower.
A very very bad AQ here at 142 today and climbing.....glad we aren't going anywhere. Just feel bad for Chuck as he will have to take Buddy out most of the day.
Nothing exciting going on here today....Tuesday dusting and vacuuming, some more cooking (I think), working on some web stuff, phone calls, paperwork and the list goes on.
Sounds like a busy but productive Monday for you Angii, with some fun time for you and Charger too. I see we shared the bathroom woes yesterday....my stomach was off too. Love nacho's. So glad on the recipe, thought of you immediately when I saw it.
Too early for me to know Bama, but sorry about the site being down. I see a busy day for you too.
I see you got your workout in already Dianna. Hoping your hubby's report is a good one.
Angii, good luck with the room today. I have never gotten one of the 'have to be approved messages'. Sorry about your lost post.
Well have a good day all,
Recipe posted on my other thread...
GOOD SALSA And easy! NO COOKING!
(Once you taste this recipe, you'll never buy salsa again)!
3 cups chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup onion, diced
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
4 teaspoons chopped fresh jalapeno pepper (including seeds)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Stir all ingredients together. Refrigerate. Best to let marinate overnight. But several hours will suffice, if you can't wait to dig in! Serve chilled.
Good afternoon, WOWsters,
I've never gotten a message about a post needing approval either, but I don't know if that's due to my moderator status, or if there are just key words that raise a flag.
That does look yummy, Bama. When our new neighbors moved in, I made a Snickerdoodle pound cake to take over there. Of course I had to make one for us first, to make sure it was as good as it looked on the blog where I got the recipe!
I'll have to try the salsa recipe with my next batch of tomatoes, Sue, thanks. I would definitely share if you were here. DH took a bag to the office today and gave it to the guy across the hall, and I gave a bag to the physical therapist this morning. I have a lot of fresh basil in my garden, too, so the tomato soup gets a generous amount of that, too! Between the fresh basil and powdered thyme, it reminds me of pizza sauce so I call it Pizza Soup.
Sorry about your tummy troubles, Angii; hope you are fine today.
Crossing my fingers that it's good news on your DH's biopsies, Dianna.
I'd better go get DA out of her chair for a few minutes and then get back to my list.
Have a great day, everyone!
Home again. Got my car back from the body shop before we left to go north for Dh's appointment. They did a great job on it. Fixed the parking lot dent I took it in for plus another I hadn't notice (at no charge).
Did a little shopping before the appointment and went to the mall after it so got in some extra walking today. Stocked up on the new fall fragranced soaps at Bath and Body Works. The Pumpkin Carmel Latte smells wonderful. Pumpkin Cupcake is also yummy smelling. I claimed them, DH can have the others.
DH was in and out of the doctor before his appointment was even supposed to happen. He got a good report so glad for that.
Sorry to hear about all the tummy trouble in the group. I had some issues Sunday but feel fine now. I think there is a 24 hour bug going around.
Sorry about all the issues with the people coming to see your DA, Molasses. Hope things soon straighten out there.
That bread looks awesome, Alabama. I'll save the recipe for some time when I need to take something some place. How soon until you hit the road to come north?
Good luck with your house cleaning Angii. You're really putting a dent in it. Wish I could say the same.
Sorry about the AQ, Sue. It's getting hot and humid here again. It was in the 60's yesterday and in 90's today. Heat index is 103. This back and forth stuff makes you really mind it when it is hot. DH just took Molly for a walk and is now standing under the ceiling fan to cool off. Tomorrow is supposed to be hotter yet, yuck.
Hope you are making some head way with the union, Birdie. After this mess, retirement is really going to feel great.
YAH, guess you must be working today since you haven't made it hear yet. Hope the weather has at least cooled up there.
Barb, any update on the camper damage and the insurance on things? What a disappointment to finally get there and then the fire happens.
See you in the am.
Hey Angii and all of you, of course, but since Angii is the car gal here...
My dream car......
Sorry not in my budget.
Hi ladies,
Boy Bama, that does look good.
I thought of you and all those tomatoes Molasses when I saw the recipe plus I love salsa too.
Dianna, glad to hear about the car....and great smelling hands at your house too, I see. Oh so glad to hear about DH's report, Dianna. I have to schedule mine and not looking forward to it...I have so many barnacles of life on my body! As the saying goes "payback is a b*tch"! I hate when the AQ gets this bad, hard to breathe and issues for all of us, including poor Buddy! Yeah about time for heat to end and get cooler.
Oh Dianna not in anyone's budget today but back when they came out were in the $8000 range...of course I asked my grandma for one and she said too much money....she looking down now and saying heck what an investment LOL
Well off to nap time,
Well, another room done with another haul of stuff to the goodwill truck. My Tahoe was packed with stuff from Sissy's room. She had way too much stuff crammed in her room so I packed it all up and hauled it off. So I have 3 rooms done. Tomorrow I will do the cats room/laundry room, and then start on our bedroom. Probably get rid of a bunch more stuff from our room. Just have too much junk and feeling "purgy" right now. I want to simplify everything.
Sue, Loved the vet, and that was a smart owner to check the vin before messing with it. We had an 82 Iroc with crossfire that actually worked! And we were the second owners and knew that it was worth more to the right person as a matching numbers low miles working crossfire, so we sold it. The guy loved it and had if for years until he got into an accident and the car caught fire and burned to the ground .
Di, glad you got some shopping done! Sorry about the heat. We are at 87 at 4:15, and we are supposed to be in the 90's for the rest of the week.
Mo, I hope you can get something worked out. Home health can be a big pain. I have learned that YOU let them know what YOUR schedule is, and THEY need to work around YOUR TIME!
Birdie, How are things going? Hope that you will be done soon. And that you don't need shovels to hide anyone LOL
Yah, I hope work wasn't too bad.
Barb, I saw on FB that you found a hotel. I hope things are getting worked out with the insurance. Do you know what the damage is yet?
Well DH just got home and I need to run so I will see you all in the morning.
Just stopping in to say HI and hoping you all have a good evening LONG hot day. Couldn't believe when I went outside at 6:30 a.m that it felt like a warm sauna out there! Warmer than in the house and fog and all. So, needless to say, very high humidity and all and maybe cool off a bit by Fri. Had a trainee also in work so it seemed like too many people in the way for a hot day. That one lady did call in Mon. but they got a hk Their all back tomorrow I think.
Washer lost a very good gf, not sure how she died, but she is one of the pall bearers for her. All women one's. She was 44 yrs. old and it says unexpectedly so.
Then very sad news as a pick up truck went across 4 lanes in Marq. and went down in very deep ditch and killed the woman driver who was a NA at work and only 25 yrs. old. Very nice girl. Not sure if heart attach yet. So seemed a sad hot day.
I need to go to meeting either Wed. or Thurs. and work Fri. I think I'll just take it easy tomorrow if I can
Di, glad your Dh's tests were good! Sounds hot there to
Sue, wow, thats very hot where you are and hope you get some relief as I'm sure its hard on you with the heavy air and all to. Weird weather for sure!
Angii, you are getting it done! I thought I'd get rid of more this summer but seems the days fly by and soon I wouldn't be able to get things out very easily
MO, I'm hoping to get a few tomatoes from a lady at work When we figure out how to get them.
Bama, I'm sure your hoping to get some sleep for your trip tomorrow so have a very nice and safe trip and enjoy the scenery too!
Birdie, wishing lots of good luck there also!
Barb, hoping all the ins. etc. works out like you want it to.
Better get off here now as I'm so tired and feet need to be soaked for a bit. Stopped over son's house as he was off work earlier and I love his new window. Opens so easily! To bad I can't get one These homemade ones just don't work so well and are not insulated glass etc. Good for a camp I guess. Have a good sleep everyone! Yah
Haven't heard back from the storage owners. DH left a message to see if they knew any more from their insurance. We haven't heard from our claims adjuster, but evidently his "team" is based out of Nebraska. Since the fire was just Sunday morning, it will take some time. We will have to leave our stuff there until the claims people do their thing. DH found a few small holes on the boat cover, most likely from embers, but they are pencil-eraser sized and can probably be patched. It was raining today so we couldn't go open the camper up to see if there is inside and/or structural damage, and remove our personal items.
Do have some good news -- my oven is fixed. We got tired of waiting for the repair tech at our propane company to call (even though it had only been a week), so DH called the little appliance store in town, they diagnosed the problem over the phone, ordered the part Monday, it came in late this afternoon, and Jeff came over and installed it -- love those guys! The other guy did call - after the part was ordered.
Farmers market night - got some corn, cukes, acorn squash, zucchini, peaches and apples. Good thing DH walked over with me -- the bag was heavy! Came home and picked my neglected beans. Two baskets full. I don't really care that much for frozen green beans, but we can't eat all of it before it goes bad -- we've been eating fresh green beans 3 meals out of four. Everyone else around here has an abundant crop too, so I won't leave any on the neighbor's doorstep. They'll be good for veggie soup this winter. Something ate my two ripe tomatoes. There are lots of green ones still, but they weren't staked or caged, and they are just sprawling on the ground. It was really too late to cage them when we got here. I've tried that before and the stems have broken off. Did get 4 yellow cherry tomatoes and a couple more pattypan squash. And carrots -- we have LOTS of carrots. Ok, my veggie gardening friends, can I leave the carrots in the ground, even when it gets colder? Any other good storage ideas, besides the fridge? I've got to read up on Zone 3 gardening. We are set for fruits & veggies for awhile.
Another gardening question, I have lots of purple cone flowers, but they are beginning to fade. When should I start cutting them back? Also, a friend wants some seeds from them -- when is the right time to harvest the seeds? Thanks for your expertise!
Go Angii, go! Feeling "purgy" is good! Bama, I copied the Snickerdoodle bread recipe -- DH loves Snickerdoodles. I would love to have your pound cake recipe too, Mo. Now that I have my oven fixed I'm ready to bake!Better go - aurora alerts are going off on my phone & I need to see what's up. Have a wonderful evening everyone!
Happy evenng all, Barb you should inherted a great garden . Sounds like you have plenty to freeze for the winter.
My SIL had a birthday this week and she was telling me that her DD baked her favoite cake for here. 3 milk cake. Anyone heard or made sone of these . I looked it up and it does look quite Good Well I took a sleeping pill so am abut to doze off.
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Good morning,
Barb, I just deadheaded my coneflowers the other day. I read it would encourage more flowers. I've always left the seeds on for the birds before but now I have baby coneflowers all over the place. When I cut them back the other day the seeds were black and falling out so I guess if you'd brush over them you'd know if they were mature enough to produce new plants. FYI, Gold Finch like the seeds if you leave them on the plants. I put the cuttings out for the birds last year but they never bothered with them once they were off the plant.
Carrots? It's been a long time. I am guessing once the tops start to die off you'd need to get them out of the ground so they don't rot. You can slice them and freeze them if you have room in your freezer.
Angii when you get done cleaning your house you can come and do mine. You are really moving along with your fall house cleaning.
Have a safe trip, Alabama. It should be cooling off some by the time your arrive.
Get some rest YAH. I wish you could retire or at least get less hours. Your job is so hard on you. Beautiful picture you posted. Two of my favorite things, fall leaves and water falls.
Hope you AQ is better today, Sue.
Hi Molasses and Birdie.
Errand day here. We don't need much again this week so I'll stock up on more items for the family picnic later this month. I bought yellow and burgundy table covers the other day. I am still looking for orange and green ones. I am going to use fall colors on the tables in the pavilion for an autumn look. Think I might get some mums closer to time to set around too. That is if there are any left until then. They are selling mums and pumpkins already, it seems early.
Guess I'm doing jabbering. Have a nice day.
Barb, you can not leave the carrots in the ground. They will rot. You can however store them in a cool dry spot like you would potatoes. Or wash them up and freeze them for adding to soups and stews later in they year. Or you can get really adventurous and can them if you have a pressure canner! You can also can your green beans that way.
Not sure what I will get into today. DH is working from home. So I still may do one room, but we will see. I NEED to get Charger to the park, We didn't go yesterday.
Yah, sorry about all the young death's in your area. That is sad.
Di, good luck with errand day. I hope you find what you want for table cloths. I swear things are getting earlier and earlier every year. I hate the fact that most stores around here have Christmas stuff out already. I am usually sick of Christmas by the time it actually gets here.
Well I am off to find us some breakfast before getting Dad up.
Thanks for the gardening tips, ladies! Guess I need to go start deadheading the flowers and pulling more carrots. I don't have a pressure canner, and my friend who cans everything is off on a wilderness canoe trip for 2 weeks. I used to have a water bath canner for canning apple butter (the only thing I have ever canned), but I decided not to bring it. I'll get one up here. I have plenty of room in my chest freezer which is out in the garage. I'll have to dig out my book called Preserving the Harvest.
Cool and still a little rainy here this morning. I need to get busy! Have a great day!
Very sad day with losing friends on this day and a year later our furbaby...
Chuck took Buddy out before bed last night and it was like there was a fire in our backyard, the air was horrendous....the smoke was so bad Chuck's chest was tight!
Better this a.m, but AQ still not good.
Busy day ahead so off to breakfast, workout, cooking and the list goes on...
Good Day ladies! Its another hot one but nice to not be working with it but not doing much else either. Just washing some clothes and took a shower etc. I didn't go to the meeting today so have to go tomorrow for it. Get paid for 2 hrs. even if its maybe a bit over an hr. Not much in a mood for anything. Missed the farmer's market in town as its only Wed. since I didn't get ready for the meeting and all. Don't know what happens when I get out to Humbug here but my energy goes away Still says maybe cooler on Fri. so I'm hoping!
Di, have a great errand day!
Bama, safe travels there. I see you went sleep earlier then?;
Barb, I remember my mom leaving some carrots in the ground but she must have piled more soil and hay on top as they were ok in Spring? We didn't have freezers then at all. I guess they were cold enough in the ground But better to look it up and see. I would pick the green one's and put them in a shoebox etc. to get ripe. I sure wish a garden like your's would jump up out of nowhere here!
Sue, that is terrible air there! Hope your AQ gets better and so many fires for the smoke I guess? Take care there! The couple from San Francisco are up north here but I'm not in a very good visiting mood either. Don't really know them. Dh knew her dad mostly before.
Angii, hope you and Charger get to the park and I could use muscles around here to carry a lot out
I see some clouds coming but its not suppose to rain but you never know up here. Would just get steamy now. I hung some clothes outside though. HI and have a good day to everyone out there! A Day to remember for sure otherwise BBL< Yah
I am hoping for cooler weather too YAh. We got up to 98, heat index 110 today. Getting thunder but no rain. I think it's been over a month since we've had rain. Really dry here.
Afternoon ladies,
Had a nice Sunday, Buddy, of course scoffed down his pancake and we had a great game of Tag Team Barbelly.....man I don't know how he doesn't get dizzy spinning around and doing his dance....of course he looked at me like, come on your turn....well I got dizzy LOL
We watched the Jason Stratham movie and started off slow but was pretty good.
We finally got all our pills in from WM and was nice that hubby's aspirin came in early on
Saturday so he had it for Monday when he finished the other ones.
Monday was a busy day as I made up our frittata's and also prepped my dinner for Monday night....with baking my tortilla shell and doing the chopping for my Romaine salad with 3 diced scallions, 2 quarter slices of avocado diced, 3 baby carrots diced, 2 ounces of Trans Ocean Crab Classic Imitation Crab (a blend of premium wild caught Alaska Pollock and King Crab Meat) diced in a baked tortilla shell topped with Kraft FF Ranch dressing....was delicious BTW
I did my prep for dinner (chopping carrots, avocado, etc) after making up our frittata's and they were cooking ....Chuck's was just a plain one, just Monterey Jack shredded cheese, but mine of course, had more....some spinach, a couple of scallions, and spices along with only 1 cup of the cheese. Had that Tuesday night for dinner and was very yummy. Plus added bonus we each get 3 more meals....love it.
We finished our first Castle disk on Monday night and then watched an episode of Charmed and Stargate.
Got my dusting and vacuuming done after breakfast, plus took Buddy out as Chuck was still trimming his beard; and Buddy was looking at me and then the door, so I got the message....his look of the bathroom vacuuming can wait....I can't and sure enough he went pretty darn quick and then turned to the door....as if to say "inside now....it's hot and the air sucks"LOL
I called Handyride and got to speak to the gal and she said she did receive my paperwork and if nothing has changed I will either get a sticker for my current card or a new one...but since I don't expire till the 30th of October, it won't be for a bit.
Well it's been one of those days....I nearly had a heart attack this morning as I was doing the morning stuff (getting napkins out and margarine for our breakfast and utensils....etc) all of a sudden I turn around and by the pantry door, there is a BIG bug....my nemesis....CRICKET.......on his back, twitching around, so I started screaming for Chuck and he came and killed it and of course Buddy is trying to sniff it....but it's dead now, compliments of Chuck.
Chuck's reading glasses broke when I gave them to him to take out and look at our apartment newsletter during lunch and then mine broke when I went to put them on while watching the videos....so guessing we will be getting some more from Walmart. Since we only have 1 pair each of 1.5 and 2's.
After cleaning and all Chuck and I did some work we had to do together, got a lot done and I will type up our notes on Wednesday....hopefully we shall see as it's pasta cooking day!
I got my mail all cleared out today after that, plus answered emails before and after lunch, then watched a couple of videos before comics.
Of course, Tuesday night is my name Hunter night and then also a Renegade, plus we checked disks.
Well it's HUMP day and another busy one, got my workout in, then we did our pasta cooking, so we had some for dinner tonight...some mezze penne plus I added some pepper strips and my hot Italian sausage , and am trying the new Ragu sauce I got from SaveMart....Robusto Ragu chopped Tomato, Olive Oil & Garlic sauce. For 2 scoop Wednesday, some PB ice cream and some Cherry Bomb for my scoops.
After we finished the pasta cooking, I cooked up one of my Hot Italian sausages since I was getting a bit low and wanted to make sure I have enough for our angel hair we will cook up on Friday.
Then I took a shower while the stove cooled and after shower (I got lazy again and left my hair to air dry LOL)....not going anywhere so who cares if it doesn't look that great!
By the time I was done, the stove was cool so clean that and the counter top side and then went in and type up the note sheets we did up yesterday. Then did a mail check, and did some of the little things on my sheets of paper to check, to do, etc so that's all done. Wrote some letters and checked things.
Then I took the tickle items....aka Chuck's Lipitor script and called to be sure everything
was alright and could order it. Spoke to a real nice gal and we are all set to order. Now if the doctor's office and Miss Amy I left the message for to order Chuck's meds will GET IT DONE....we shall see.
Well almost time for the 3 C's....so I am off and will have to do catch up maybe tomorrow or Friday, as another busy one tomorrow.
Hope you had a good day and same for the evening,
Time to catch up.....
Wow Angii, another room done I see...and in addition to cleaning your purging too...something we still need to do. Gotta get off our butts and start doing it. Well my cleaning starts next week.
Oh Angii, love the Vette and yes very smart...we dealt with a lot of "numbers matching" people...years back we had a business called Matching Numbers, were in all the car mags back then and computer BB's were the only things up back then .....yeah I just dated myself LOL
Smart move on the CrossFire!
Oh YAH the picture of the falls and all is gorgeous. Sorry about the long hot day and the trainee at work too! Hope they are all back like they said.
Very sorry about the passing of the washer's gf and oh my goodness how terrible about the woman driver too....so many terrible things these days.
Yes, very hard, as my oxygen has to go up and poor Chuck has to take Buddy out.
Oh glad DS got his window in and you got to see it.
Sorry about the lag time on the fire Barb, but glad to hear the oven is fixed. MMM what a nice yummy haul you got...want company for dinner LOL
Nope Dianna, our AQ will keep getting worse, not better unfortunately. Hope your weather cools soon too.
Hope you got another room done on Wednesday, Angii, even with hubby home and Charger to the park.
Love your pic today, YAH and glad you are off work too. Hope your weather cools off.
Off to nap,
Have a good evening all you friends! Got cloudy, just a few raindrops and looking nice for the night so far with sunset somewhere over the tree's. Didn't get much done except for washing clothes. I guess Dh has a Dr's appt. at 8:30 a.m which he just told me. I have to go for either 1 pm or 3 pm meeting tomorrow and hoping thats all and not getting called in to work. Work Fri., maybe if its half way decent weather, go Marq. this weekend, if I get granted vacation day for Sat. Like to get to One farmer's market! Maybe get to see Josie even if their home Better take my camera I guess. Hopefully I'll remember to ask for some paper pic's to so I can show some people. Guess DIL is feeling a bit better from the morning sickness. At least they had a nice kayak trip down the river and camped in a tent for one night although it was a cool one. Should have been like the last couple nights, very warm. Have some good sleeps everyone now! C U, Yah
Another room done. UUUGGG!!! I did the cat's room/laundry room today. HOLY CAT HAIR! LOL I think that I will need to deep clean that room at least every other month. I feel icky and gross and can't wait to take a shower. I was sweating my buns off as it was 93 outside and I also had the washer and dryer running washing all the cats blankets. But I have two rooms left upstairs and then the hallway. I will do the carpets all at the same time. I will do the bathroom next and then work on our room. I have done some stuff in my room just because I have had too.
But I am taking tomorrow off, and I am going to go to lunch with some g/f's. So the cleaning will have to wait until Monday.
I will try to catch up later. I am too tired to keep anything straight right now.
Evening all.
Sue as you can see I finally got signed on to Prevention.
Well we made the trip ok . Had heavy rain in Tenn. and a 45 minute hold up in Kentucky . Not sure but we think an accident but by the time we got moving could not see anything.
We are tired so not going to catch up. Had a time getting the cable booted up etc. but all ok now. Dh is already asleep since he does all the driving . I would help but he can't stand to let anyone else drive.
Talk to all tomorrow. ]]]
Oh glory got tons of weeds in the front yard . no rain so you know what grows.


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I've been once. I wanted to go this time around, but sold out . She is awesome and real.
I've been once. I wanted to go this time around, but sold out . She is awesome and real.
I am using JUB to give a birthday shout out to one of my favorite musical artist of all time, Kelly Clarkson!
Kelly Clarkson turns the big 30 today!!
Kelly, I was never a fan of you for most of your run on Idol. But all of a sudden you came out of nowhere and just starting owning the entire competition when there were just a few contestants left.
Since then, you've been the best thing to ever come off of Idol. You're still ranked as the #1 Idol by Billboard, and while Carrie Underwood may rival your CD sales in the US, she doesn't get as much radio dominance, single sales, and worldwide success as you. You are the only Idol to score #1 singles in both UK and Australia.
And Kelly, I just love your voice. You need no studio tricks. You have one of the best voices EVER in pop music. And I've personally related to so many of your song lyrics. Your songs have helped me get through some of the tough times.
I wish you all the success in the world. May you have another 30 years of awesome music, happiness, and love.
Now I'll put down my favorite songs by you!
#5. Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)
#4. Because of You
#3. You Love Me (love the lyrics)
#2. Already Gone (to all you bitches saying this song is a rip off, it was written and produced before Halo by Beyonce)
#1. Hear Me (was never a single but is my all time favorite song by you)
Once again happy birthday Kelly! I wish you success in your TV show Duets! Please keep making more music. Your voice is divine.
Can you believe all this time has gone and she's 30 already?God I feel so old!Glad she is continuing to
put out some great music...she had been in a bit of a lull buzzwise the past couple of years before "Stronger"
got her back on top.Saw her National Anthem performance at trhe Super Bowl and it was one of the best.
She still seems to be the genuine,amazingly talented woman who won the first American Idol ten years ago....
happy birthday Kelly and much continued success!!!
unofficial official mini meet Friday- Saturday April 11-12, 2014
I never really liked her music, not that I disliked it, but wouldn't say I was a fan, after my first breakup though her 'fuck you love' type songs were very comforting to me!
Happy Birthday Kelly!!!
Happy belated B-Day Miss Clarkson.
Eternal youth and endless life. I'll sacrifice everything and everyone to obtain it
Love her songs, Behind these Hazel Eyes and Already Gone are my faves though.
Kelly Clarkson - Dark Side
man...I love Kelly...but the two people she picked for her team on Duets...were not the best. The guy has chops but "Breaking Your Own Heart" was not the right choice for the two of them. The girl sounded alright on "Stronger" but as the other superstars were saying that their voices were blending so much they couldn't tell who was singing, well yes they were blending and then Kelly just out sang the girl
From her upcoming greatest hits CD this November! This is one of the new songs she recorded for the greatest hits CD, but it will be released as a single.
Thought I'd share
Love it
God she's had some good songs, my favorites would i guess be:
- Since you've been gone (obviously)
- My life would suck without you
- Low
- Breakaway
Well actually never mind because that list will just keep going....
Randy Blue is win.
Kelly Clarkson - Catch My Breath (Audio)
PRE-ORDER "GREATEST HITS -- CHAPTER 1" NOW: http://smarturl.it/GHChapter1?iqid=vp
Actually really like this. o.O
Not a massive Clarkson fan but the beat is sexy and the vocals are perfect.
I'm glad that she's found so much success. For a celebrity that I don't know she seems very normal and caring as a person. I'm not a fan of this song at all, but I like some of her music. Some of my favorite songs from here include "Since You've Been Gone", "Impossible", and "Ready".
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Eternal youth and endless life. I'll sacrifice everything and everyone to obtain it
I was not here for much of anything from her past album "Stronger" meant nothing to me. I L-O-V-E this track though.
It has some borderline progressive house synths in the versse. I'm always here for that. It creates such an uplifting vibe.
I heard the first two lines and cut it off. The cheesy lyrics... bothered me.
Love Kelly... not this song though.
"As anarchism rears its face,
They are answered by an iron fist..."
I hope her greatest hits has all her top 10's except "A Moment Like This", since that song is so Idol and not Kelly... So her her 9 top 10 hits and 3 new tracks plus a few non-released singles would be great.
You Love Me, Impossible, Hear Me, Addicted, Chivas were all not released but are awesome IMO.
Here's the album cover for her Greatest Hits album
Track Listing
1. Since U Been Gone
2. My Life Would Suck Without You
3. Miss Independent
4. Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)
5. Behind These Hazel Eyes
6. Because Of You
7. Never Again
8. Already Gone
9. Mr. Know It All
10. Breakaway
11. Don't You Wanna Stay (with Jason Aldean)
12. Walk Away
13. Catch My Breath
14. People Like Us
15. Don't Rush (featuring Vince Gill)
16. A Moment Like This
17. I'll Be Home For Christmas
And here's the lyric video for Catch My Breath!
It's climbed to #5 on itunes so far!
Official video:
She's gone back to her Breakaway era look & sound. Love it!
Just read that with the release of the Greatest Hits Chapter 1, she'll also be releasing the Smoakstack Sessions Vol. 2 which has me VERY excited!
Her voice just gets better and better!!
That's my Idol!
Big Kelly fan here. I saw her live last January and she was absolutely phenomenal. Unfortunately, she's left me feeling pretty meh lately. I mean, "Stronger" is arguably the most generic song I've ever heard, but then she went and topped it with "Catch My Breath" which sounds like one of those awful American Idol coronation songs, like "No Boundaries" or "This Is My Now".
I hope Kelly regains her spark soon!
get ready for greatness!
Jewel is releasing a Greatest Hits album and is featuring 2 new recordings of classic Jewel tracks. 1 being "You Were Meant For Me" feat. Pistol Annies and the other "Foolish Games" featuring the one and only Kelly Clarkson!
Take a listen to the track over at Muumuse!
^Awesome update. Also in other Kelly news she's working on her next studio album. She's been saying it will have more positive, happy songs as opposed to some of her recent releases.
oh it climbed to #5 but still limited radio play. interesting.
kesha's c'mon released in US January. gets instant massive radio airplay despite initially being in the 200's on itunes. that seems fair.
american radio is not shady at all. everything it does is so fair. very interesting.
found the jewel kelly collab on tumblr btw
lol, honey, way to quote a November post to reply in January! Almost all of Kelly's songs peak really high on itunes initially. Catch My Breath is doing just fine. It peaked at #4 though I believe
#15 on itunes right now, and #24 on the Hot 100~
Amazing how songs that play to an artist's strength and do justice to them have sustained performance. I don't know about your body, but this song definitely makes mine move.
thats great! except if would have had longer longevity in the top ten if radio actually played
peaks are nothing without longevity. promo/performances give new peaks. radio give it longevity.
funny how catch my breath plays to kelly's strength yet is still considered a massive flop. #24 on Hot 100 is not a hit by kelly clarkson's standards...for kelly rowland maybe.
isn't it the LEAD single from her greatest hits album? now lets compare that to singles from Pink's greatest hits album. woop.
Kelly Clarkson has stated multiple times that she actually doesn't give a crap about being a star or having #1s. She just likes music and doesn't care about the fame that comes with it. Any song in the top 30 is actually pretty amazing.
As long as we're comparing stuff, it's very easy to find comparisons.
Since the real reason you are here is because you're still not over Your Body's failure as a single, I shall kindly remind you that the lead single of Christina Aguilera's last album peaked worse than Catch My Breath (which is still charting). The lead single of Christina's Bionic peaked at #23, but by your standards I guess that's not a hit too.
I would worry more about Christina's last 2 albums not going Platinum and the singles all performing poorly.
Don't hate, it makes you look so ugly.
You're right. By Christina's standards it's not a hit. Christina Aguilera has also stated she doesnt give a crap. Your point is?
and really I have no reason to hate on Kelly. I liked what she said about Just A Fool aka free promo for Xtina. Still doesnt make Catch My Breath a smash though, now does it?
Actually the Burlesque soundtrack (which might as well be a Christina album lbr) is not far from going platinum in the US. Around 650,000 in the US I believe? and its only gonna increase it every time they show the movie on TV. This is without having any singles sent to radio. Yet Express was bubbling under the Hot 100 and Show Me How You Burlesque got to #70 and charted on several international charts with zero radioplay so its cool.
Point being you are so pissed over a disagreement I had with about Christina's current material that you bring it into other topics like a sore loser. It's almost like, don't you have anything better to do than to creep into another topic, quote a post from November, and start shit about it now, when it's 2 months old?
Geez, get a life.
its not like anyone else was posting in this thread
so really who gives a shit?
its not like I went, oh wow im gonna troll some threads now. no i came into this thread. saw something worth commenting on so I did it. big whoop.
No what actually happened was you came to this thread and decided to quote something well over 2 months old to bring in a discussion from another topic. Don't track your shit in this house. Leave your shoes outside.
Lotus bombed, get over it and yourself. It's unhealthy to be so obsessed with anything's success (or lack of). Seriously. I'm not even trying to be rude when I say get a life. Move on. Enjoy Lotus yourself. Stop changing IPs to request Christina songs on the radio. If Christina has said that she doesn't care about success now, you as her fan shouldn't either. Let it go.
um I dont know how to change IP's.
The computers at the school library have different IP's. I just happen to request whenever I go to the library to study.
I don't run a Christina Aguilera blog. I spend several minutes requesting. Some days I don't.
Sorry hun but that's not obsessed. The only reason I''ve spent so much time discussing it is because you brought up your personal opinions of Lotus to justify its lack of commercial success. and I'm sorry but that is really just to stupid to ignore.
For the record, regardless of whether or not I have a social life, it really has nothing to do with the topic under discussion so really...that just makes you seem like the sore loser.
To be honest, I have presented so many details and stories regarding people other than myself constantly requesting her songs but having radio snub them. You think I can single handedly get JAF on "most requested lists" by myself? There wouldnt be enough computers at my school library to do that tbh.
"um I dont know how to change IP's.
The computers at the school library have different IP's. I just happen to request whenever I go to the library to study."
im cackling. you so pressed right now hunty.
ima track this shit where ever I want. Maybe I should post more shit like this into your beloved Kelly Clarkson thread just to piss you off.
Congratulations to Kelly Clarkson on her third Grammy win this Sunday!!!
Kelly won the Best Pop Vocal Album Grammy for Stronger, beating out Florence & The Machine, Maroon 5, Pink, and fun.
...maybe it could have been album of the year or maybe her 5th grammy win if she werent so fat by Hollywood standards
ew so disgusting "Mr. Know It All"? I don't want to hear a fat hog singing about relationships...def not the right stuff to release...Fat people dont have relationships or sex. ew.
Last edited by penayforay; February 10th, 2013 at 10:57 PM.
What the hell was that hideous dress she was wearing when she went up to accept her award???
Still too skinny compared to the way she looked on the Grammy Awards.
for couple of gay men, you guys sure are intrigued by a woman's figure. Her curve, her weight, her figure.
how insiduous
Loved the acceptance speech
lol damn her arms are three times the size of mine.
Stronger? please. those double cheeseburgers dont wont kill ya (yet) but they sure dont make you stronger.
3x your size...wow. I didn't know there's an alive skeleton. But then thu nhu may, chet cang som cang tot.
I'm so sick of people talking about her weight...she's not that fucking big. She was 19 when she was on Idol...we've all packed on some lbs since we were 19...ridiculous.
LOL Kelly on Ellen's pic. Love it
I'm only picking up half of the weight conversation as I have a few people blocked on these forums and they could be posting? Idk?
But, Kelly's weight doesn't really affect her chart performance because she doesn't sell an image, she sells a voice. This is also why Adele does well. But there are other artists that are built on their overall image, and not just their voice, who take considerable backlash and their sales suffer when their image fails to deliver. This is why they constantly try to be risky, edgy, and re-invent themselves. Examples include Madonna, Lady GaGa, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Rihanna, Katy Perry, etc. Some fare better than others (Madonna's longevity is amazing) but others not so much (Christina's career to me is pretty much like a terminal cancer patient at this point).
As far as I'm concerned Kelly came off a singing competition and a decade later is still going strong. And her voice is like honey, it just gets better with age. She doesn't act promiscuous or sultry in her songs & videos because she doesn't need to. She and Adele are my favorite female vocalists right now
Grats to Adele on her win too! Honestly in that category I wanted either Adele or Kelly to win because of their respective vocal abilities.
some people are so quick to defend weight gain when it comes to their faves but then have no problem talking shit about other artists. But I mean thats cool, some people lack the mental capabilities to recognize their own hypocrisy.
I'm only picking up half of the weight conversation as I have a few people blocked on these forums and they could be posting? Idk?
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Selecting your veil, shoes and baubles
Shopping for the dream gown is special for every bride, but what about the accessories? Accessories have a shining role next to the gown, so don't forget these helpful tips when shopping for your wedding day.
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Don't fall into the trap of panic purchasing. Order and choose at least 6-8 weeks in advance. Do not order by your wedding date; pick a date when you want everything in your hands, ready for your fitting.
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A white camisole helps you visualize your look. Always remember to have a photo of your dress with you.
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Mr. Jim N. Creekmur, 75, of Eddyville, Ky., died Tuesday, Nov. 5 at his home following a long illness.
Mr. Creekmur received his bachelor's and master's degree from Murray State University. He started his career at Lee Potter Smith Architecture Firm in Hopkinsville. He was very instrumental in the design of many buildings in the area. He also worked as a drafting instructor at the Kentucky State Penitentiary and then was promoted to the position of principal at the KSP Vocational Center. He was transferred later in his career to the Somerset Vocational School as the assistant director in Somerset. He retired in 1996. He and his wife, Nancy Anne, enjoyed intensive traveling throughout Europe and the United States. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Princeton.
Jim is survived by his wife, Nancy Anne Dunn Creekmur of Eddyville; a son, Steven Troy Creekmur and wife, Robin of Acworth, Ga.; two daughters, Suzanne Wallace and husband Steve of Princeton, Ky., and Charlotte Lynne Haws and husband Darren of Franklin, Tenn.; a brother, Kenny M. Creekmur and wife, Judy, of Princeton, Ky.; six grandchildren, Leslie Martin Purdue, Laura Martin Scott, Evan Matthew Haws, Jackson Dunn Haws, Logan Brantley Creekmur and Jordan Bailey Creekmur; a step-grandchild, Stephanie Wallace Rasch; two great grandchildren, Ella Kate Scott and Wyatt Dickerson and a step great-grandson, Wacey Rasch.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Troy Creekmur and Velma Jackson Creekmur.
Visitation was held Nov. 9 at Lakeland Funeral in Eddyville prior to the funeral service. The Revs. Russ Davidson, Dane Hodges and Douglas Downing officiated. Burial followed in Hickory Grove Cemetery in Eddyville.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Christian Life Center, First Baptist Church, 300 W. Main St., Princeton, KY 42445.
Online condolences may be sent from our website: lakelandchapel.com
This is a paid obituary.
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Services for Eva Lois Marshall, 84, of Kuttawa were Nov. 9 at Dunn's Funeral Home in Eddyville with the Rev. Jimmy Jones officiating. Burial followed in Macedonia Cemetery.
Ms. Marshall died Nov. 7 at the Calvert City Convalescent Center. She was a member of Suwanee Furnace Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Henry Lee Marshall; a sister, Cornelia Holland; and a great-niece, Chassity Howell.
Survivors are: four nephews, Gary Holland, Billy Holland, and Vernon Holland, all of Kuttawa, Danny Holland of Calvert City; a great-nephew, Jeff Holland and a great-niece, Ashley Tidwell.
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Mr. Duncan retired from Laclede Steel as crane operator after 36 years of service. He loved mowing and gardening. He also enjoyed watching the Cardinals, never missing a game, attending basketball games and spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by: two sons and a daughter-in-law, Michael Duncan of Bethalto and Ricky and Julie Duncan of Godfrey; a step-son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Christine Jones of Bethalto; eight grandchildren, Amy Hillery, Neshona Sundaram, Daniel Duncan, Brandon Duncan, Stephen Jones, Christopher Duncan, Kaylie Donaldson and Matthew Duncan; six great-grandchildren, Alexa Hillery, Erin Hillery, Jasmine Khan, Alayna Sundaram, Drake Donaldson and Dylan Duncan; a sister, Analois Murray of Kentucky and his former spouse, Jewell Forsyth Buscemi of Alton.
Besides his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a step-son, Gary Jones, three sisters and five brothers.
Visitation was held at 10 a.m. prior to the services at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, 2013 at Paynic Home for Funerals with the Rev. Dan Smith officiating. Burial followed at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online information and guestbook may be found at www.paynicfh.com
This is a paid obituary.