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Peanut Harvest is Finished


Peanut harvest is over!  We've just finished drying and bagging the peanuts for storage (until our nut sheller arrives). 
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  1. DeLon FamilyMay 25, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Looks like a lot of back-breaking work. Sure wish our family could come down and help. Try mixing some of those peanuts with ice cream - yummy!!!! Love you all! The DeLon family

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  2. UnknownMay 27, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    Hi Greetings!

    I came across your blog while “blog surfing” using the Next Blog button located at the top of my blogspot.com I frequently visit other blogs encouraging the various, creative ways in which people express themselves. Thanks for sharing.

    Encouraged to see doing great work for our God in Paraguay!

    Kingdom Blessings!

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  3. DeborahJune 3, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Greetings from California. I came across your blog as I was signing up to support a couple Christian Motorcyclists Association members who are in training to tend the mission house in Guatemala, following our mission trip there in November with Missionary Ventures. I don't know how it will go over in the Paraguayan market, but I have a suggestion for a brand name for your peanut products: Maní-Manía. God Bless your ministry in Paraguay.

    Deborah Ottman

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