Chrissy
   The fence we put up was a high tensile band fence. 3 strands of 6" wide vinyl with steel high tensile wire imbedded in it. On the ends are tightners that you put a 1/2" ratchet into. Posts are 6" treated wood posts. I purchased a post driver that goes on the back of the tractor. Works like a pile driver, hydraulic cylinder lifts a weight and then releases to slam down on the post. Each pound drives the post in several inches. Pounds a post in in about a minute or two.
   Been packing up many items we don't need for everyday living. I came across a jar of rocks I've collected over the years. My fav is ruby quarts from western Georgia. Someday I would like to get a tumbler and polish them up.

Thanks so much Davina - it's getting there..

I'm so glad you are doing well, Rachel. I was wondering. I hope the political environment improves soon and people come to their senses.

Happy birthday to each of you!

Chrissy

Happy birthday Danielle!

Chrissy

Idaho bans 'Everyone Is Welcome Here' classroom signs, calling them ideological

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/idaho-bans-everyone-is-welcome-here-classroom-signs-calling-them-ideological/ar-AA1I3ttQ?ocid=windirect&cvid=6e7b752e49f04b65d54787f4f1e0b6e7&ei=64

Story by Chris Hayes (6 July 2025)

Back in March, we brought you the crazy story of Sarah Inama, a history teacher in Idaho who decorated her sixth-grade classroom with inspirational posters. Inama displayed signs with messages such as "In This Room, Everyone Is Welcome, Important, Accepted, Respected, Encouraged, Valued, Equal," along with an even more straightforward one showing children's raised hands with the tagline "Everyone Is Welcome Here."

Earlier this year, Inama shared that her school's administration ordered her to take down the posters. She said officials told her the signs were in violation of district policy and that, in "today's political environment, they're considered a personal opinion."

Inama told a local news station that after meeting with administration officials, she went back to her classroom, put the signs back up and emailed her school's principal "and said, 'I just ... I don't agree. I don't agree that this is a personal opinion. I feel like this is the basis of public education.'"

Ultimately, Inama ended up resigning in May. And on July 1, a new law went into effect in Idaho that prohibits flags or banners depicting political viewpoints from being displayed in public K-12 classrooms.

The state's attorney general, former Republican Rep. Raúl Labrador, put out guidance for enforcement of the new law, writing that the Idaho Department of Education "must consider whether the displayed flag or banner illustrates or shows someone's opinion, emotions, beliefs, or thoughts regarding politics, economics, society, faith, or religion."

Now, if you're thinking, "Oh, that's pretty general." No, Labrador's guidance specifically references Inama and the phrase "All Are Welcome Here."

So, when you hear Republicans talking about fighting the "woke" culture, keep an eye on what they decide to cancel because it "might offend someone," and then ask yourself: Who exactly is it that is offended by such a sign?

It took 2 days to get that window working, arms and brain fried! I was exhausted last night. Little bit of fettling to glass guide to do and then its the other side. O what fun to be had.
 Bed to change then a whizz round with vac, bits to order for the cars and then watch the GP .

You will soon settle in, saying that I think there is still a box of ornaments in the attic of the ex's house that went up there in 96------------

Once you have found your feet there will be no holding back, just let it flow my dear.

Drag racing, hours of prep and waiting for seconds of thrill!!!!