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    I am still waiting on my developer to finish up on the Classifieds Control Panel so I can use it to encourage members into becoming paying members. Google Adsense has become a real burden on the viewing of this site, but honestly it is the ONLY source of income now that keeps it afloat. I tried offering disabling the ads being viewed by paying members, but apparently that is not enough incentive. Quite frankly, Google Adsense has dropped down to where it barely brings in enough daily to match even a single paid member per day. But it still gets the bills paid. But at what cost?

    So even without the classifieds control panel being complete, I believe I am going to have to disable those Google ads completely and likely disable some options here that have been free since going to the new platform. Like classified ad bumping, member name changes, and anything else I can use to encourage this site to be supported by the members instead of the Google Adsense ads.

    But there is risk involved. I will not pay out of pocket for very long during this last ditch experimental effort. If I find that the membership does not want to support this site with memberships, then I cannot support your being able to post your classified ads here for free. No, I am not intending to start charging for your posting ads here. I will just shut the site down and that will be it. I will be done with FaunaClassifieds. I certainly don't need this, and can live the rest of my life just fine without it. If I see that no one else really wants it to survive neither, then so be it. It goes away and you all can just go elsewhere to advertise your animals and merchandise.

    Not sure when this will take place, and I don't intend to give any further warning concerning the disabling of the Google Adsense. Just as there probably won't be any warning if I decide to close down this site. You will just come here and there will be some sort of message that the site is gone, and you have a nice day.

    I have been trying to make a go of this site for a very long time. And quite frankly, I am just tired of trying. I had hoped that enough people would be willing to help me help you all have a free outlet to offer your stuff for sale. But every year I see less and less people coming to this site, much less supporting it financially. That is fine. I tried. I retired the SerpenCo business about 14 years ago, so retiring out of this business completely is not that big if a step for me, nor will it be especially painful to do. When I was in Thailand, I did not check in here for three weeks. I didn't miss it even a little bit. So if you all want it to remain, it will be in your hands. I really don't care either way.

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    Some people have indicated that finding the method to contribute is rather difficult. And I have to admit, that it is not all that obvious. So to help, here is a thread to help as a quide. How to become a contributing member of FaunaClassifieds.

    And for the record, I will be shutting down the Google Adsense ads on January 1, 2025.
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Moo's Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup

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I know i know... you cant do much with these.... but then.... you kinda can. :D


1 Can of Campbells Tomato Soup ( Condensed or not, whatever really)
usually the large can is enough for three or four people.

Milk or Water ( according to the can/ your preferences )

Bread ( Any kind you like, really)

Mayonnaise or Butter ( I like mayo, it crisps better *I think* )

Dill ( Dried, cut, usually comes in a little plastic spice jar)

Cheese ( i like using shredded mozzarella)

Start the griddle or skillet and wait till water sizzles when you drip a couple drops on.

take however many slices of bread you need ( ill use eight for two people) and spread the mayo or butter (your choice) on both sides of each slice. Lay them, as you go somewhere you dont mind them laying ( i do paper towel, or a plate) and once im done, i spread the cheese on four slices, and the cover it with the remaining slices for each piece.

The skillet/griddle should be hot by now, so you can now start the soup too on a/another burner.
Mix it according to the directions on the can and let it get warm. Mixing it and stirring it all the while. ( let it sit and soup can burn.... you dont want that ) once it is mixed well, you can add the dill if you choose. I like to add it because i like the flavor. half a tablespoon is fine. Keep checking the soup throughout the cooking process until it is hot. ( sometimes you know its done because it starts to steam, but this might not happen with everyone so just watch it/test it if you choose)

You can place the first sandwich on the griddle/skillet and let it sit. Check it frequently by lifting up the sandwich and checking the side you are cooking with a spatula, once it gets golden brown and makes a crispy sound when you slide it around on the griddle/skillet, you can flip it. ( You might not have to do this for George Foreman grills) Then brown the other side until its golden and crispy. The cheese will melt even after you take it off. Do this with the rest of the sandwiches, and then youre done!

Cut the sandwiches down the middle at an angle ( or in half) and pour the soup into a bowl and enjoy!!

I make these on cold rainy miserable days. :) Definitely one of my comfort foods!
 
Oh, the memories...

Cut the sandwiches down the middle at an angle ( or in half) and pour the soup into a bowl and enjoy!!
I make these on cold rainy miserable days. :) Definitely one of my comfort foods!

I remember coming home from school on those miserable rainy days, and my Aunt Dovie would have grilled cheese and tomato soup waiting for me.......
See, you CAN do more with it than you think.
Thanks for bringing that memory back! :)
 
Alicia, you forgot something...

Serve then don't forget to dip the sandwiches INTO the soup. Now THAT makes good times! :D
 
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