Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 09-22-18 16:12 <=-
These were good peaches--Dale took us to a no longer in business
store. If you've not bought any by the time we get up there
Thursday, I'll get them--but may have to spend some time trying
to find just the right ones. (G)
Probably no more than I would, and probably less time,
actually... I did sorta pass it over to Lydia, but I don't know
if she's bought any yet....
She got some really good ones.
She does a lot of baking and preserving, so I'm not surprised she
knew how to pick them... in fact, they finished ripening at her
house faster than she'd expected, so it's a good thing they didn't
slip over to rotten... ;)
They were at just the right stage.
The ones we got in PA last year had gone just past that stage by
the time we got home, but not enough to get rotten. Made them a bit
harder to work with as they were so juicy. (G)
I could have made a cobbler also but we
had so many goodies anyway, I figured better not this year.
Maybe another year... :)
Possible, we'll see.
she NB>> knew how to pick them... in fact, they finished ripening atactually... I did sorta pass it over to Lydia, but I don't know
if she's bought any yet....
She got some really good ones.
She does a lot of baking and preserving, so I'm not surprised
her
didn't NB>> slip over to rotten... ;)house faster than she'd expected, so it's a good thing they
They were at just the right stage.
That they were... :)
The ones we got in PA last year had gone just past that stage by
the time we got home, but not enough to get rotten. Made them a bit
harder to work with as they were so juicy. (G)
I can picture that.... :)
I could have made a cobbler also but we
had so many goodies anyway, I figured better not this year.
Maybe another year... :)
Possible, we'll see.
Especially if the peaches are as good another year... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 09-25-18 15:43 <=-
The ones we got in PA last year had gone just past that stage by
the time we got home, but not enough to get rotten. Made them a bit
harder to work with as they were so juicy. (G)
I can picture that.... :)
Which made it fun for me. Trying to skin a slippery peach......(G)
I could have made a cobbler also but we
had so many goodies anyway, I figured better not this year.
Maybe another year... :)
Possible, we'll see.
Especially if the peaches are as good another year... :)
Depending on when a NC picnic is held, we might be able to get some
local peaches. SC ones start showing up earlier in the summer at the farmer's market.
bit RH>> harder to work with as they were so juicy. (G)The ones we got in PA last year had gone just past that stage by
the time we got home, but not enough to get rotten. Made them a
I can picture that.... :)
Which made it fun for me. Trying to skin a slippery peach......(G)
Couldn't you just slip the skins off....? (G)
I could have made a cobbler also but we
had so many goodies anyway, I figured better not this year.
Maybe another year... :)
Possible, we'll see.
Especially if the peaches are as good another year... :)
Depending on when a NC picnic is held, we might be able to get some
local peaches. SC ones start showing up earlier in the summer at the farmer's market.
That could be a possibility... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 09-28-18 20:53 <=-
The ones we got in PA last year had gone just past that stage by
the time we got home, but not enough to get rotten. Made them a
bit harder to work with as they were so juicy. (G)
I can picture that.... :)
Which made it fun for me. Trying to skin a slippery peach......(G)
Couldn't you just slip the skins off....? (G)
That's what I meant when I said "skin" the peach.
I could have made a cobbler also but we
had so many goodies anyway, I figured better not this year.
Maybe another year... :)
Possible, we'll see.
Especially if the peaches are as good another year... :)
Depending on when a NC picnic is held, we might be able to get
some local peaches. SC ones start showing up earlier in the
summer at the farmer's market.
That could be a possibility... :)
Usually a vendor there with SC peaches and peach ice cream in June,
IIRC.
them a
peach......(G) NB>> Couldn't you just slip the skins off....? (G)bit harder to work with as they were so juicy. (G)
I can picture that.... :)
Which made it fun for me. Trying to skin a slippery
That's what I meant when I said "skin" the peach.
Oh, ok... :)
I could have made a cobbler also but we
had so many goodies anyway, I figured better not this year.
Maybe another year... :)
Possible, we'll see.
Especially if the peaches are as good another year... :)
Depending on when a NC picnic is held, we might be able to get
some local peaches. SC ones start showing up earlier in the
summer at the farmer's market.
That could be a possibility... :)
Usually a vendor there with SC peaches and peach ice cream in June,
IIRC.
And for a Southern picnic, we'd proabbyl want to be doing it around
then, I'd guess....
... "I'm living and breathing; it beats the alternative"
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 10-01-18 19:48 <=-
them a bit harder to work with as they were so juicy. (G)
I can picture that.... :)
Which made it fun for me. Trying to skin a slippery
peach......(G)
Couldn't you just slip the skins off....? (G)
That's what I meant when I said "skin" the peach.
Oh, ok... :)
Different regionalism I guess. (G)
I could have made a cobbler also but we
had so many goodies anyway, I figured better not this year.
Maybe another year... :)
Possible, we'll see.
Especially if the peaches are as good another year... :)
Depending on when a NC picnic is held, we might be able to get
some local peaches. SC ones start showing up earlier in the
summer at the farmer's market.
That could be a possibility... :)
Usually a vendor there with SC peaches and peach ice cream in
June, IIRC.
And for a Southern picnic, we'd probably want to be doing it
around then, I'd guess....
Don't know; it's quite warm by then. I was thinking possibly earlier (May?) or later (mid September?)might be better.
... "I'm living and breathing; it beats the alternative"
Hey, that's my line! (G)
Which made it fun for me. Trying to skin a slippery
peach......(G)
Couldn't you just slip the skins off....? (G)
That's what I meant when I said "skin" the peach.
Oh, ok... :)
Different regionalism I guess. (G)
When one says skin, I think of using a knife to pare off the skin, not
so much just squishing the peach to get the skin off... ;)
some local peaches. SC ones start showing up earlier in the
summer at the farmer's market.
That could be a possibility... :)
Usually a vendor there with SC peaches and peach ice cream in
June, IIRC.
And for a Southern picnic, we'd probably want to be doing it
around then, I'd guess....
Don't know; it's quite warm by then. I was thinking possibly earlier (May?) or later (mid September?)might be better.
That would miss the SC peaches then...
... "I'm living and breathing; it beats the alternative"
Hey, that's my line! (G)
We can share it... (G)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 10-09-18 12:23 <=-
Which made it fun for me. Trying to skin a slippery
peach......(G)
Couldn't you just slip the skins off....? (G)
That's what I meant when I said "skin" the peach.
Oh, ok... :)
Different regionalism I guess. (G)
When one says skin, I think of using a knife to pare off the
skin, not so much just squishing the peach to get the skin off... ;)
I usually cut a thin line in the skin from the "north pole", round to
the south and back to the north. Skin usually slips off easily then.
some local peaches. SC ones start showing up earlier in the
summer at the farmer's market.
That could be a possibility... :)
Usually a vendor there with SC peaches and peach ice cream in
June, IIRC.
And for a Southern picnic, we'd probably want to be doing it
around then, I'd guess....
Don't know; it's quite warm by then. I was thinking possibly
earlier (May?) or later (mid September?)might be better.
That would miss the SC peaches then...
True, but would have NC peaches later in the season. I'm thinking
about heat and hurricanes--be best to avoid both of those.
... "I'm living and breathing; it beats the alternative"
Hey, that's my line! (G)
We can share it... (G)
I know, I've been using that line for more years than I care to think about. I think even before I got on Fido. (G)
off... ;)When one says skin, I think of using a knife to pare off the
skin, not so much just squishing the peach to get the skin
I usually cut a thin line in the skin from the "north pole", round to
the south and back to the north. Skin usually slips off easily then.
Ah, ok... Especially when it's that ripe... ;)
And for a Southern picnic, we'd probably want to be doing it
around then, I'd guess....
Don't know; it's quite warm by then. I was thinking possibly
earlier (May?) or later (mid September?)might be better.
That would miss the SC peaches then...
True, but would have NC peaches later in the season. I'm thinking
about heat and hurricanes--be best to avoid both of those.
Then it sounds like May is better.... Sept gets the hurricanes....
... "I'm living and breathing; it beats the alternative"
Hey, that's my line! (G)
We can share it... (G)
I know, I've been using that line for more years than I care to think about. I think even before I got on Fido. (G)
It's an old expression, after all... ;)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 10-13-18 12:10 <=-
When one says skin, I think of using a knife to pare off the
skin, not so much just squishing the peach to get the skin
off... ;)
I usually cut a thin line in the skin from the "north pole",
round to the south and back to the north. Skin usually slips
off easily then.
Ah, ok... Especially when it's that ripe... ;)
Sometimes the fruit will slip out of your hand and go flying. (G)
And for a Southern picnic, we'd probably want to be doing it
around then, I'd guess....
Don't know; it's quite warm by then. I was thinking possibly
earlier (May?) or later (mid September?)might be better.
That would miss the SC peaches then...
True, but would have NC peaches later in the season. I'm thinking
about heat and hurricanes--be best to avoid both of those.
Then it sounds like May is better.... Sept gets the hurricanes...
Quite possibly so, tho there is always the possibility of a storm in spring. Should be able to get fresh strawberries and maybe, depending
on when in May, maybe early blueberries.
... "I'm living and breathing; it beats the alternative"
Hey, that's my line! (G)
We can share it... (G)
I know, I've been using that line for more years than I care
to think about. I think even before I got on Fido. (G)
It's an old expression, after all... ;)
Probably older'n I am. (G)
I usually cut a thin line in the skin from the "north pole",
round to the south and back to the north. Skin usually slips
off easily then.
Ah, ok... Especially when it's that ripe... ;)
Sometimes the fruit will slip out of your hand and go flying. (G)
That's only funny in retrospect... ;)
thinking RH>> about heat and hurricanes--be best to avoid both ofAnd for a Southern picnic, we'd probably want to be doing it
around then, I'd guess....
Don't know; it's quite warm by then. I was thinking possibly
earlier (May?) or later (mid September?)might be better.
That would miss the SC peaches then...
True, but would have NC peaches later in the season. I'm
those.
hurricanes...Then it sounds like May is better.... Sept gets the
Quite possibly so, tho there is always the possibility of a storm in spring. Should be able to get fresh strawberries and maybe, depending
on when in May, maybe early blueberries.
You never know with weather....
... "I'm living and breathing; it beats the alternative"
Hey, that's my line! (G)
We can share it... (G)
I know, I've been using that line for more years than I care
to think about. I think even before I got on Fido. (G)
It's an old expression, after all... ;)
Probably older'n I am. (G)
I wouldn't be surprised... ;)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 10-19-18 22:26 <=-
I usually cut a thin line in the skin from the "north pole",
round to the south and back to the north. Skin usually slips
off easily then.
Ah, ok... Especially when it's that ripe... ;)
Sometimes the fruit will slip out of your hand and go flying. (G)
That's only funny in retrospect... ;)
Agreed, especially when you're trying to get a lot of them skinned and
cut up to go into jars. Seems it's happening more and more frequently
over the years--flying fruit!
And for a Southern picnic, we'd probably want to be doing it
around then, I'd guess....
Don't know; it's quite warm by then. I was thinking possibly
earlier (May?) or later (mid September?)might be better.
That would miss the SC peaches then...
True, but would have NC peaches later in the season. I'm
thinking about heat and hurricanes--be best to avoid both of
those.
Then it sounds like May is better.... Sept gets the
hurricanes...
Quite possibly so, tho there is always the possibility of a
storm in spring. Should be able to get fresh strawberries and
maybe, depending on when in May, maybe early blueberries.
You never know with weather....
True, we've now had 2 nasty hurricanes starting with the letter M in October in the last 3 years---Matthew in 2016 and Michael in 2018.
(G) NB>> That's only funny in retrospect... ;)I usually cut a thin line in the skin from the "north pole",
round to the south and back to the north. Skin usually slips
off easily then.
Ah, ok... Especially when it's that ripe... ;)
Sometimes the fruit will slip out of your hand and go flying.
Agreed, especially when you're trying to get a lot of them skinned and
cut up to go into jars. Seems it's happening more and more frequently
over the years--flying fruit!
Is that the loss of your grip, or the food itself....?
And for a Southern picnic, we'd probably want to be doing it
around then, I'd guess....
Don't know; it's quite warm by then. I was thinking possibly
earlier (May?) or later (mid September?)might be better.
That would miss the SC peaches then...
True, but would have NC peaches later in the season. I'm
thinking about heat and hurricanes--be best to avoid both of
those.
Then it sounds like May is better.... Sept gets the
hurricanes...
Quite possibly so, tho there is always the possibility of a
storm in spring. Should be able to get fresh strawberries and
maybe, depending on when in May, maybe early blueberries.
You never know with weather....
True, we've now had 2 nasty hurricanes starting with the letter M in October in the last 3 years---Matthew in 2016 and Michael in 2018.
Exactly.
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 10-23-18 20:26 <=-
I usually cut a thin line in the skin from the "north pole",
round to the south and back to the north. Skin usually slips
off easily then.
Ah, ok... Especially when it's that ripe... ;)
Sometimes the fruit will slip out of your hand and go
flying. (G)
That's only funny in retrospect... ;)
Agreed, especially when you're trying to get a lot of them
skinned and cut up to go into jars. Seems it's happening more
and more frequently over the years--flying fruit!
Is that the loss of your grip, or the food itself....?
Both, as well as my grip on reality some days. (G)
And for a Southern picnic, we'd probably want to be doing it
around then, I'd guess....
Don't know; it's quite warm by then. I was thinking possibly
earlier (May?) or later (mid September?)might be better.
That would miss the SC peaches then...
True, but would have NC peaches later in the season. I'm
thinking about heat and hurricanes--be best to avoid both of
those.
Then it sounds like May is better.... Sept gets the
hurricanes...
Quite possibly so, tho there is always the possibility of a
storm in spring. Should be able to get fresh strawberries and
maybe, depending on when in May, maybe early blueberries.
You never know with weather....
True, we've now had 2 nasty hurricanes starting with the letter
M in October in the last 3 years---Matthew in 2016 and Michael
in 2018.
Exactly.
We went from early fall-ish weather to late fall overnight! Last week
we had several days in the 80s; then the temperature dropped to a high
of 58 on Sunday. Today we had a high of 67 but the next 10 days we will
be in the upper 50s, maybe low 60s. Weatherman said it's more like late November temps. Good time to use the stew beef, Steve to smoke a
Boston butt, other cooler weather cooking.
flying. (G)
That's only funny in retrospect... ;)
Agreed, especially when you're trying to get a lot of them
skinned and cut up to go into jars. Seems it's happening more
and more frequently over the years--flying fruit!
Is that the loss of your grip, or the food itself....?
Both, as well as my grip on reality some days. (G)
Not a good sign... (G)
Quite possibly so, tho there is always the possibility of a
storm in spring. Should be able to get fresh strawberries and
maybe, depending on when in May, maybe early blueberries.
You never know with weather....
True, we've now had 2 nasty hurricanes starting with the letter
M in October in the last 3 years---Matthew in 2016 and Michael
in 2018.
Exactly.
We went from early fall-ish weather to late fall overnight! Last week
we had several days in the 80s; then the temperature dropped to a high
of 58 on Sunday. Today we had a high of 67 but the next 10 days we will
be in the upper 50s, maybe low 60s. Weatherman said it's more like late November temps. Good time to use the stew beef, Steve to smoke a
Boston butt, other cooler weather cooking.
Very much so... :) We're also having late November temps... which
here is highs in the low 40s, lows into the 30s.... I think Tues,
maybe Wed, we're supposed to get back into the 50s... I used the oven
Tuesday to
bake something for supper... helped to warm up the kitchen... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 10-26-18 13:39 <=-
That's only funny in retrospect... ;)
Agreed, especially when you're trying to get a lot of them
skinned and cut up to go into jars. Seems it's happening more
and more frequently over the years--flying fruit!
Is that the loss of your grip, or the food itself....?
Both, as well as my grip on reality some days. (G)
Not a good sign... (G)
It has been a crazy year--don't know if we're coming or going some
weeks. Hopefully now that the big trips are over (except the end of
year one) things will settle down and the grip on reality will tighten.
We went from early fall-ish weather to late fall overnight! Last
week we had several days in the 80s; then the temperature dropped
to a high of 58 on Sunday. Today we had a high of 67 but the next
10 days we will be in the upper 50s, maybe low 60s. Weatherman
said it's more like late November temps. Good time to use the
stew beef, Steve to smoke a Boston butt, other cooler weather
cooking.
Very much so... :) We're also having late November temps...
which here is highs in the low 40s, lows into the 30s.... I think
Tues, maybe Wed, we're supposed to get back into the 50s...
Weatherman said last night our temps are more like January or
February. Just checked, we're at 46 right nnow, not even expecting to
get to 50 today. It's also a wet day, again.
I used the oven Tuesday to
bake something for supper... helped to warm up the kitchen... :)
I'm doing beef stew for supper tonight.
skinned and cut up to go into jars. Seems it's happening more
and more frequently over the years--flying fruit!
Is that the loss of your grip, or the food itself....?
Both, as well as my grip on reality some days. (G)
Not a good sign... (G)
It has been a crazy year--don't know if we're coming or going some
weeks. Hopefully now that the big trips are over (except the end of
year one) things will settle down and the grip on reality will tighten.
That it has been.... Lots of things, planned and unplanned....
definitely time for things to settle down, and hopefully your grip
will return to whatever passes for normal nowadays... ;)
think NB>> Tues, maybe Wed, we're supposed to get back into theVery much so... :) We're also having late November temps...
which here is highs in the low 40s, lows into the 30s.... I
50s...
Weatherman said last night our temps are more like January or
February. Just checked, we're at 46 right nnow, not even expecting to
get to 50 today. It's also a wet day, again.
That's more like our temps... :) We got up to about 60 today, but
it's been drizzly off and on... and to be cooler again tomorrow....
I used the oven Tuesday to
bake something for supper... helped to warm up the kitchen... :)
I'm doing beef stew for supper tonight.
That sounds tasty... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 11-01-18 16:49 <=-
Is that the loss of your grip, or the food itself....?
Both, as well as my grip on reality some days. (G)
Not a good sign... (G)
It has been a crazy year--don't know if we're coming or going
some weeks. Hopefully now that the big trips are over (except
the end of year one) things will settle down and the grip on
reality will tighten.
That it has been.... Lots of things, planned and unplanned....
definitely time for things to settle down, and hopefully your
grip will return to whatever passes for normal nowadays... ;)
Beginning to get resettled/back into routine. Catching up on a number
of routine things. Got over to quilting last week; this week I had
the follow up on the knee so couldn't go but hope to go next week.
Spent part of Tuesday running around trying to find a winter ski
jacket (parka) for me, finally found one at Sear's, Lands'End.
Today was Senior Center Veteran's Day program with a dinner--did
8 quilt presentations, including to a vet celebrating his 100th
birthday today.
Very much so... :) We're also having late November temps...
which here is highs in the low 40s, lows into the 30s.... I
think Tues, maybe Wed, we're supposed to get back into the
50s...
Weatherman said last night our temps are more like January or
February. Just checked, we're at 46 right nnow, not even
expecting to get to 50 today. It's also a wet day, again.
That's more like our temps... :) We got up to about 60 today,
but it's been drizzly off and on... and to be cooler again
tomorrow....
We're getting the rain tomorrow, had our grass mowed today for
hopefully the last time this year.
I used the oven Tuesday to bake something for supper... helped
to warm up the kitchen... :)
I'm doing beef stew for supper tonight.
That sounds tasty... :)
It was very good--used potatoes and turnips from the farmer's market; onion, mushrooms, carrots, celery and a little bit of tomato besides
the beef. Just salt and pepper for seasoning--nothing else really
needed.
That it has been.... Lots of things, planned and unplanned....
definitely time for things to settle down, and hopefully your
grip will return to whatever passes for normal nowadays... ;)
Beginning to get resettled/back into routine. Catching up on a number
of routine things. Got over to quilting last week; this week I had
the follow up on the knee so couldn't go but hope to go next week.
That's a good thing... :) And getting to your quilting club also
helps with feeling settled in.... :)
Spent part of Tuesday running around trying to find a winter ski
jacket (parka) for me, finally found one at Sear's, Lands'End.
Good that you found one.... hope the running around didn't tire you
too badly....
Today was Senior Center Veteran's Day program with a dinner--did
8 quilt presentations, including to a vet celebrating his 100th
birthday today.
Wow... that's exciting... :)
expecting to get to 50 today. It's also a wet day, again.
That's more like our temps... :) We got up to about 60 today,
but it's been drizzly off and on... and to be cooler again
tomorrow....
We're getting the rain tomorrow, had our grass mowed today for
hopefully the last time this year.
Dunno if Richard's done the last mowing yet... but the grass doesn't
seem to be growing much any more anyway...
I used the oven Tuesday to bake something for supper... helped
to warm up the kitchen... :)
I'm doing beef stew for supper tonight.
That sounds tasty... :)
It was very good--used potatoes and turnips from the farmer's market; onion, mushrooms, carrots, celery and a little bit of tomato besides
the beef. Just salt and pepper for seasoning--nothing else really
needed.
Fresh tomato...? Sounds good... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 11-04-18 20:09 <=-
That it has been.... Lots of things, planned and unplanned....
definitely time for things to settle down, and hopefully your
grip will return to whatever passes for normal nowadays... ;)
Beginning to get resettled/back into routine. Catching up on a
number of routine things. Got over to quilting last week; this
week I had the follow up on the knee so couldn't go but hope to
go next week.
That's a good thing... :) And getting to your quilting club
also helps with feeling settled in.... :)
Yes, tho I need to work on finishing a quilt started a while ago
(before breaking my arm) or start another project. Not sure which way
I'll go right now.
Spent part of Tuesday running around trying to find a winter ski
jacket (parka) for me, finally found one at Sear's, Lands'End.
Good that you found one.... hope the running around didn't tire
you too badly....
It wasn't too bad, just frustrating that the one I wanted initially
wasn't available (missing the liner) and finding another one that fit
my criteria wasn't easy. Tried places like Ross, Old Navy, etc before going to Sear's, should have gone there right after Burlington and
saved a lot of run around.
Today was Senior Center Veteran's Day program with a dinner--did
8 quilt presentations, including to a vet celebrating his 100th
birthday today.
Wow... that's exciting... :)
So neat to see the vets--and their reactions to the quilts.
expecting to get to 50 today. It's also a wet day, again.
That's more like our temps... :) We got up to about 60 today,
but it's been drizzly off and on... and to be cooler again
tomorrow....
We're getting the rain tomorrow, had our grass mowed today for
hopefully the last time this year.
Dunno if Richard's done the last mowing yet... but the grass
doesn't seem to be growing much any more anyway...
We're cooling off again later this week--I'm going to make something
like beef-a-roni for LG next week since temps will be in the 50s.
I'm doing beef stew for supper tonight.
That sounds tasty... :)
It was very good--used potatoes and turnips from the farmer's
market; onion, mushrooms, carrots, celery and a little bit of
tomato besides the beef. Just salt and pepper for seasoning--
nothing else really needed.
Fresh tomato...? Sounds good... :)
Some tomato I had on hand that needed using--too mushy for cutting
into salad or whatever but good for cooking.
week I had the follow up on the knee so couldn't go but hope to
go next week.
That's a good thing... :) And getting to your quilting club
also helps with feeling settled in.... :)
Yes, tho I need to work on finishing a quilt started a while ago
(before breaking my arm) or start another project. Not sure which way
I'll go right now.
That IS an older project.... did you have a specific plan for where it
was going....? Is it a fairly big project....? Might be nice to get
it finished off.... :)
Spent part of Tuesday running around trying to find a winter ski
jacket (parka) for me, finally found one at Sear's, Lands'End.
Good that you found one.... hope the running around didn't tire
you too badly....
It wasn't too bad, just frustrating that the one I wanted initially
wasn't available (missing the liner) and finding another one that fit
my criteria wasn't easy. Tried places like Ross, Old Navy, etc before going to Sear's, should have gone there right after Burlington and
saved a lot of run around.
It's always in the last place you look.... (G)
Today was Senior Center Veteran's Day program with a dinner--did
8 quilt presentations, including to a vet celebrating his 100th
birthday today.
Wow... that's exciting... :)
So neat to see the vets--and their reactions to the quilts.
Indeed... :)
We're getting the rain tomorrow, had our grass mowed today for
hopefully the last time this year.
Dunno if Richard's done the last mowing yet... but the grass
doesn't seem to be growing much any more anyway...
We're cooling off again later this week--I'm going to make something
like beef-a-roni for LG next week since temps will be in the 50s.
Probably a good idea... :) Sunday, our church dinner will be a
planned Thanksgiving dinner... Our temps are to be, I think, in the
high 30s, maybe low 40s....
I'm doing beef stew for supper tonight.
That sounds tasty... :)
It was very good--used potatoes and turnips from the farmer's
market; onion, mushrooms, carrots, celery and a little bit of
tomato besides the beef. Just salt and pepper for seasoning--
nothing else really needed.
Fresh tomato...? Sounds good... :)
Some tomato I had on hand that needed using--too mushy for cutting
into salad or whatever but good for cooking.
Good use for it... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 11-10-18 17:44 <=-
week I had the follow up on the knee so couldn't go but hope
to go next week.
That's a good thing... :) And getting to your quilting club
also helps with feeling settled in.... :)
Yes, tho I need to work on finishing a quilt started a while
ago (before breaking my arm) or start another project. Not sure
which way I'll go right now.
That IS an older project.... did you have a specific plan for
where it was going....? Is it a fairly big project....? Might
be nice to get it finished off.... :)
It's a QofV quilt for a female vet--we're well stocked on quilts
currently so there has been no rush to finish it. That's why I've
taken the time to work on other projects.
Spent part of Tuesday running around trying to find a winter ski
jacket (parka) for me, finally found one at Sear's, Lands'End.
Good that you found one.... hope the running around didn't tire
you too badly....
It wasn't too bad, just frustrating that the one I wanted
initially wasn't available (missing the liner) and finding
another one that fit my criteria wasn't easy. Tried places like
Ross, Old Navy, etc before going to Sear's, should have gone
there right after Burlington and saved a lot of run around.
It's always in the last place you look.... (G)
Sam's Club, yesterday, had a rack of the same type of jacket but not
the color I'd wanted. Since I'd already bought the LE one, we passed. I also pointed out to Steve that the LE one is longer, will keep more of
me warm.
Today was Senior Center Veteran's Day program with a dinner--did
8 quilt presentations, including to a vet celebrating his 100th
birthday today.
Wow... that's exciting... :)
So neat to see the vets--and their reactions to the quilts.
Indeed... :)
Especially the WWII/Korea era vets I think.
We're getting the rain tomorrow, had our grass mowed today for
hopefully the last time this year.
Dunno if Richard's done the last mowing yet... but the grass
doesn't seem to be growing much any more anyway...
We're cooling off again later this week--I'm going to make
something like beef-a-roni for LG next week since temps will be
in the 50s.
Probably a good idea... :) Sunday, our church dinner will be a
planned Thanksgiving dinner... Our temps are to be, I think,
in the high 30s, maybe low 40s....
Today's high was 52, expect 51 tomorrow, then 53, 55, 43 on Wednesday. Weather Underground doesn't have us getting out of the mid 50s for
highs (and not even to 50 several days) thru the end of next week. Not typical NC in November weather.
I'm doing beef stew for supper tonight.
That sounds tasty... :)
It was very good--used potatoes and turnips from the farmer's
market; onion, mushrooms, carrots, celery and a little bit of
tomato besides the beef. Just salt and pepper for seasoning--
nothing else really needed.
Fresh tomato...? Sounds good... :)
Some tomato I had on hand that needed using--too mushy for
cutting into salad or whatever but good for cooking.
Good use for it... :)
Another one went into the bolognaise sauce today.
That IS an older project.... did you have a specific plan for
where it was going....? Is it a fairly big project....? Might
be nice to get it finished off.... :)
It's a QofV quilt for a female vet--we're well stocked on quilts
currently so there has been no rush to finish it. That's why I've
taken the time to work on other projects.
And after all, you have those 3 baby quilts you need to make soon...
:)
ski RH>>> jacket (parka) for me, finally found one at Sear's,Spent part of Tuesday running around trying to find a winter
Lands'End.
Good that you found one.... hope the running around didn't tire
you too badly....
It wasn't too bad, just frustrating that the one I wanted
initially wasn't available (missing the liner) and finding
another one that fit my criteria wasn't easy. Tried places like
Ross, Old Navy, etc before going to Sear's, should have gone
there right after Burlington and saved a lot of run around.
It's always in the last place you look.... (G)
Sam's Club, yesterday, had a rack of the same type of jacket but not
the color I'd wanted. Since I'd already bought the LE one, we passed. I also pointed out to Steve that the LE one is longer, will keep more of
me warm.
Looks like you got the good one already, then... ;)
dinner--did RH>>> 8 quilt presentations, including to a vetToday was Senior Center Veteran's Day program with a
celebrating his 100th
birthday today.
Wow... that's exciting... :)
So neat to see the vets--and their reactions to the quilts.
Indeed... :)
Especially the WWII/Korea era vets I think.
They are older, and have waited a long time for the recognition....
something like beef-a-roni for LG next week since temps will be
in the 50s.
Probably a good idea... :) Sunday, our church dinner will be a
planned Thanksgiving dinner... Our temps are to be, I think,
in the high 30s, maybe low 40s....
Today's high was 52, expect 51 tomorrow, then 53, 55, 43 on Wednesday. Weather Underground doesn't have us getting out of the mid 50s for
highs (and not even to 50 several days) thru the end of next week. Not typical NC in November weather.
Nope, we aren't getting typical for NY November, either.... We should
be in the 50s and are stuck in the 30s and 40s....
tomato besides the beef. Just salt and pepper for seasoning--
nothing else really needed.
Fresh tomato...? Sounds good... :)
Some tomato I had on hand that needed using--too mushy for
cutting into salad or whatever but good for cooking.
Good use for it... :)
Another one went into the bolognaise sauce today.
Another good use... :) Fresh tomato freshens the taste of the sauce
or the stew... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 11-14-18 21:29 <=-
That IS an older project.... did you have a specific plan for
where it was going....? Is it a fairly big project....? Might
be nice to get it finished off.... :)
It's a QofV quilt for a female vet--we're well stocked on quilts
currently so there has been no rush to finish it. That's why
I've taken the time to work on other projects.
And after all, you have those 3 baby quilts you need to make
soon... :)
Plus other sewing. Today I worked a bit on a sampler quilt I'd started some years ago. Got some rough areas redone; now I just have to trim
the edges and bind it. It's not big, a nice "wrap up on a chilly day"
or wall hanging size.
Spent part of Tuesday running around trying to find a winter
ski jacket (parka) for me, finally found one at Sear's,
Lands'End.
Good that you found one.... hope the running around didn't tire
you too badly....
It wasn't too bad, just frustrating that the one I wanted
initially wasn't available (missing the liner) and finding
another one that fit my criteria wasn't easy. Tried places like
Ross, Old Navy, etc before going to Sear's, should have gone
there right after Burlington and saved a lot of run around.
It's always in the last place you look.... (G)
Sam's Club, yesterday, had a rack of the same type of jacket but
not the color I'd wanted. Since I'd already bought the LE one,
we passed. I also pointed out to Steve that the LE one is longer,
will keep more of me warm.
Looks like you got the good one already, then... ;)
Got the one I was supposed to have.
Today was Senior Center Veteran's Day program with a
dinner--did 8 quilt presentations, including to a vet
celebrating his 100th birthday today.
Wow... that's exciting... :)
So neat to see the vets--and their reactions to the quilts.
Indeed... :)
Especially the WWII/Korea era vets I think.
They are older, and have waited a long time for the recognition....
True, that's why we co-ordinate with the Wake county senior minsistry,
to get all the older vets we can.
planned Thanksgiving dinner... Our temps are to be, I think,
in the high 30s, maybe low 40s....
Today's high was 52, expect 51 tomorrow, then 53, 55, 43 on
Wednesday. Weather Underground doesn't have us getting out of
the mid 50s for highs (and not even to 50 several days) thru
the end of next week. Not typical NC in November weather.
Nope, we aren't getting typical for NY November, either.... We
should be in the 50s and are stuck in the 30s and 40s....
We should be in the 60s and are in the 40s/low 50s. Good time for
soups and stews.
tomato besides the beef. Just salt and pepper for seasoning--
nothing else really needed.
Fresh tomato...? Sounds good... :)
Some tomato I had on hand that needed using--too mushy for
cutting into salad or whatever but good for cooking.
Good use for it... :)
Another one went into the bolognaise sauce today.
Another good use... :) Fresh tomato freshens the taste of
the sauce or the stew... :)
Also a good way to use up that odd bit in the fridge. (G)
It's a QofV quilt for a female vet--we're well stocked on quilts
currently so there has been no rush to finish it. That's why
I've taken the time to work on other projects.
And after all, you have those 3 baby quilts you need to make
soon... :)
Plus other sewing. Today I worked a bit on a sampler quilt I'd started some years ago. Got some rough areas redone; now I just have to trim
the edges and bind it. It's not big, a nice "wrap up on a chilly day"
or wall hanging size.
Nice... You'll be glad to have that done... :)
longer, RH>> will keep more of me warm.It's always in the last place you look.... (G)
Sam's Club, yesterday, had a rack of the same type of jacket but
not the color I'd wanted. Since I'd already bought the LE one,
we passed. I also pointed out to Steve that the LE one is
Looks like you got the good one already, then... ;)
Got the one I was supposed to have.
Yup.... :)
recognition....Today was Senior Center Veteran's Day program with a
dinner--did 8 quilt presentations, including to a vet
celebrating his 100th birthday today.
Wow... that's exciting... :)
So neat to see the vets--and their reactions to the quilts.
Indeed... :)
Especially the WWII/Korea era vets I think.
They are older, and have waited a long time for the
True, that's why we co-ordinate with the Wake county senior ministry,
to get all the older vets we can.
Good thinking... :)
the end of next week. Not typical NC in November weather.
Nope, we aren't getting typical for NY November, either.... We
should be in the 50s and are stuck in the 30s and 40s....
We should be in the 60s and are in the 40s/low 50s. Good time for
soups and stews.
Indeed... and for using the oven... ;)
Good use for it... :)
Another one went into the bolognaise sauce today.
Another good use... :) Fresh tomato freshens the taste of
the sauce or the stew... :)
Also a good way to use up that odd bit in the fridge. (G)
That, too... ;)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 11-18-18 19:50 <=-
It's a QofV quilt for a female vet--we're well stocked on quilts
currently so there has been no rush to finish it. That's why
I've taken the time to work on other projects.
And after all, you have those 3 baby quilts you need to make
soon... :)
Plus other sewing. Today I worked a bit on a sampler quilt I'd
started some years ago. Got some rough areas redone; now I just
have to trim the edges and bind it. It's not big, a nice "wrap up
on a chilly day" or wall hanging size.
Nice... You'll be glad to have that done... :)
For sure! We've had enough chilly days already, that it would have
been nice to have it handy.
It's always in the last place you look.... (G)
Sam's Club, yesterday, had a rack of the same type of jacket but
not the color I'd wanted. Since I'd already bought the LE one,
we passed. I also pointed out to Steve that the LE one is
longer, will keep more of me warm.
Looks like you got the good one already, then... ;)
Got the one I was supposed to have.
Yup.... :)
And if November is any indication, it will be well used this year.
Today was Senior Center Veteran's Day program with a
dinner--did 8 quilt presentations, including to a vet
celebrating his 100th birthday today.
Wow... that's exciting... :)
So neat to see the vets--and their reactions to the quilts.
Indeed... :)
Especially the WWII/Korea era vets I think.
They are older, and have waited a long time for the
recognition....
True, that's why we co-ordinate with the Wake county senior
ministry, to get all the older vets we can.
Good thinking... :)
Still haven't found all of the vets in the area tho.
the end of next week. Not typical NC in November weather.
Nope, we aren't getting typical for NY November, either.... We
should be in the 50s and are stuck in the 30s and 40s....
We should be in the 60s and are in the 40s/low 50s. Good time
for soups and stews.
Indeed... and for using the oven... ;)
Yes, Steve is mixing up a batch of sourdough cinnamon rolls as I'm
typing. (G)
Good use for it... :)
Another one went into the bolognaise sauce today.
Another good use... :) Fresh tomato freshens the taste of
the sauce or the stew... :)
Also a good way to use up that odd bit in the fridge. (G)
That, too... ;)
Seems there's always some odd bit of something that needs using.
up RH>> on a chilly day" or wall hanging size.Plus other sewing. Today I worked a bit on a sampler quilt I'd
started some years ago. Got some rough areas redone; now I just
have to trim the edges and bind it. It's not big, a nice "wrap
Nice... You'll be glad to have that done... :)
For sure! We've had enough chilly days already, that it would have
been nice to have it handy.
Probably have plenty of times to use it through the coming winter...
;)
we passed. I also pointed out to Steve that the LE one is
longer, will keep more of me warm.
Looks like you got the good one already, then... ;)
Got the one I was supposed to have.
Yup.... :)
And if November is any indication, it will be well used this year.
Most likely.. :)
Especially the WWII/Korea era vets I think.
They are older, and have waited a long time for the
recognition....
True, that's why we co-ordinate with the Wake county senior
ministry, to get all the older vets we can.
Good thinking... :)
Still haven't found all of the vets in the area tho.
Gotta find them before they are gone... :)
We should be in the 60s and are in the 40s/low 50s. Good time
for soups and stews.
Indeed... and for using the oven... ;)
Yes, Steve is mixing up a batch of sourdough cinnamon rolls as I'm
typing. (G)
Yummy.... :)
Another good use... :) Fresh tomato freshens the taste of
the sauce or the stew... :)
Also a good way to use up that odd bit in the fridge. (G)
That, too... ;)
Seems there's always some odd bit of something that needs using.
And that would fit into what you might be making... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 11-23-18 14:06 <=-
Plus other sewing. Today I worked a bit on a sampler quilt I'd
started some years ago. Got some rough areas redone; now I just
have to trim the edges and bind it. It's not big, a nice "wrap
up on a chilly day" or wall hanging size.
Nice... You'll be glad to have that done... :)
For sure! We've had enough chilly days already, that it would
have been nice to have it handy.
Probably have plenty of times to use it through the coming
winter... ;)
Undoubtedly, the way this fall has been. Don't think winter will be
any better. (G)
we passed. I also pointed out to Steve that the LE one is
longer, will keep more of me warm.
Looks like you got the good one already, then... ;)
Got the one I was supposed to have.
Yup.... :)
And if November is any indication, it will be well used this year.
Most likely.. :)
Haven't grabbed it yet; the weather has been just warm enough that
other jackets have sufficed. Won't be long tho, and it'll be the
everyday one.
Especially the WWII/Korea era vets I think.
They are older, and have waited a long time for the
recognition....
True, that's why we co-ordinate with the Wake county senior
ministry, to get all the older vets we can.
Good thinking... :)
Still haven't found all of the vets in the area tho.
Gotta find them before they are gone... :)
Working on it.
We should be in the 60s and are in the 40s/low 50s. Good time
for soups and stews.
Indeed... and for using the oven... ;)
Yes, Steve is mixing up a batch of sourdough cinnamon rolls as
I'm typing. (G)
Yummy.... :)
They are; he put raisins and walnuts in them. Easy on both but just enough...........
Another good use... :) Fresh tomato freshens the taste of
the sauce or the stew... :)
Also a good way to use up that odd bit in the fridge. (G)
That, too... ;)
Seems there's always some odd bit of something that needs using.
And that would fit into what you might be making... :)
Usually so. (G)
Undoubtedly, the way this fall has been. Don't think winter will be
any better. (G)
I actually wore my winter coat and boots on Thanksgiving, when we went
to Fu's... but I'm back to the more normal outerwear now... ;)
year. NB>> Most likely.. :)And if November is any indication, it will be well used this
Haven't grabbed it yet; the weather has been just warm enough that
other jackets have sufficed. Won't be long tho, and it'll be the
everyday one.
Had your T'giving been as cold as ours, you'd've used it... ;)
Good thinking... :)
Still haven't found all of the vets in the area tho.
Gotta find them before they are gone... :)
Working on it.
Yup. :)
We should be in the 60s and are in the 40s/low 50s. Good time
for soups and stews.
Indeed... and for using the oven... ;)
Yes, Steve is mixing up a batch of sourdough cinnamon rolls as
I'm typing. (G)
Yummy.... :)
They are; he put raisins and walnuts in them. Easy on both but just enough...........
Nice. :)
Another good use... :) Fresh tomato freshens the taste of
the sauce or the stew... :)
Also a good way to use up that odd bit in the fridge. (G)
That, too... ;)
Seems there's always some odd bit of something that needs using.
And that would fit into what you might be making... :)
Usually so. (G)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 11-28-18 16:52 <=-
Undoubtedly, the way this fall has been. Don't think winter
will be any better. (G)
I actually wore my winter coat and boots on Thanksgiving,
when we went to Fu's... but I'm back to the more normal
outerwear now... ;)
I've been wearing a fleece lined jacket, but a couple of layers underneath.
And if November is any indication, it will be well used this
year.
Most likely.. :)
Haven't grabbed it yet; the weather has been just warm enough
that other jackets have sufficed. Won't be long tho, and it'll
be the everyday one.
Had your T'giving been as cold as ours, you'd've used it... ;)
Probably so. January and February are usually the coldest, snow/iciest months around here.
Good thinking... :)
Still haven't found all of the vets in the area tho.
Gotta find them before they are gone... :)
Working on it.
Yup. :)
I'll be taking time off from that in January tho.
We should be in the 60s and are in the 40s/low 50s. Good time
for soups and stews.
Indeed... and for using the oven... ;)
Yes, Steve is mixing up a batch of sourdough cinnamon rolls as
I'm typing. (G)
Yummy.... :)
They are; he put raisins and walnuts in them. Easy on both but
just enough...........
Nice. :)
Yes, he is having fun in the kitchen. He made baslama bread yesterday.
Another good use... :) Fresh tomato freshens the taste of
the sauce or the stew... :)
Also a good way to use up that odd bit in the fridge. (G)
That, too... ;)
Seems there's always some odd bit of something that needs using.
And that would fit into what you might be making... :)
Usually so. (G)
That's why for the scrappy veggie-bean soup yesterday.
will be any better. (G)
I actually wore my winter coat and boots on Thanksgiving,
when we went to Fu's... but I'm back to the more normal
outerwear now... ;)
I've been wearing a fleece lined jacket, but a couple of layers underneath.
Actually, that is about what my winter coat is... a fleece lined "rain shell" jacket... it's too warm usually for me, so I just wear a
knitted sweater jacket most of the time, zipping it up when it's more nippy...
And I do adjust the layers underneath as well... :)
And if November is any indication, it will be well used this
year.
Most likely.. :)
Haven't grabbed it yet; the weather has been just warm enough
that other jackets have sufficed. Won't be long tho, and it'll
be the everyday one.
Had your T'giving been as cold as ours, you'd've used it... ;)
Probably so. January and February are usually the coldest, snow/iciest months around here.
Generally, here as well... And usually colder etc than yours... ;)
Good thinking... :)
Still haven't found all of the vets in the area tho.
Gotta find them before they are gone... :)
Working on it.
Yup. :)
I'll be taking time off from that in January tho.
While you recover from your surgery and focus on the therapy... :)
Indeed... and for using the oven... ;)
Yes, Steve is mixing up a batch of sourdough cinnamon rolls as
I'm typing. (G)
Yummy.... :)
They are; he put raisins and walnuts in them. Easy on both but
just enough...........
Nice. :)
Yes, he is having fun in the kitchen. He made baslama bread yesterday.
Nice... He does enjoy his baking... :)
using. NB>>> And that would fit into what you might be making... :)Seems there's always some odd bit of something that needs
Usually so. (G)
That's why for the scrappy veggie-bean soup yesterday.
That could take almost anything into it... (G)
I have some leftover tomato sauces I plan to toss into a beef stew sometime this coming week... along with veggies that need using... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 12-02-18 19:55 <=-
will be any better. (G)
I actually wore my winter coat and boots on Thanksgiving,
when we went to Fu's... but I'm back to the more normal
outerwear now... ;)
I've been wearing a fleece lined jacket, but a couple of layers
underneath.
Actually, that is about what my winter coat is... a fleece lined
"rain shell" jacket... it's too warm usually for me, so I just
wear a knitted sweater jacket most of the time, zipping it up
when it's more nippy... And I do adjust the layers underneath as
well... :)
Must be Steve and I can't take the cold as much any more--our blood
has thinned out from living in the south so long. (G)
And if November is any indication, it will be well used this
year.
Most likely.. :)
Haven't grabbed it yet; the weather has been just warm enough
that other jackets have sufficed. Won't be long tho, and it'll
be the everyday one.
Had your T'giving been as cold as ours, you'd've used it... ;)
Probably so. January and February are usually the coldest,
snow/iciest months around here.
Generally, here as well... And usually colder etc than yours... ;)
Being further north.........anyway, our high today was 70 but to be
in the mid 40s by Wednesday and 38 with a possiblity of snow on
Saturday. That's the day of the WF Christmas parade; Steve will be towing/working the VFW Chuck Wagon for it.
Good thinking... :)
Still haven't found all of the vets in the area tho.
Gotta find them before they are gone... :)
Working on it.
Yup. :)
I'll be taking time off from that in January tho.
While you recover from your surgery and focus on the therapy... :)
Yes, but will be doing some therapy before surgery as well.
Yes, he is having fun in the kitchen. He made baslama bread
yesterday.
Nice... He does enjoy his baking... :)
Very much so, and we like what comes out of the oven. (G) Hopefully
I'll be feeling well enough by Thursday to make some of our regular
whole wheat bread.
Seems there's always some odd bit of something that needs
using.
And that would fit into what you might be making... :)
Usually so. (G)That's why for the scrappy veggie-bean soup yesterday.
That could take almost anything into it... (G)
I have some leftover tomato sauces I plan to toss into a beef
stew sometime this coming week... along with veggies that need
using... :)
That will be good; I do it on a regular basis (both the tomato sauce
and veggies that need using up).
Must be Steve and I can't take the cold as much any more--our blood
has thinned out from living in the south so long. (G)
Could be... :)
;)Had your T'giving been as cold as ours, you'd've used it... ;)
Probably so. January and February are usually the coldest,
snow/iciest months around here.
Generally, here as well... And usually colder etc than yours...
Being further north.........anyway, our high today was 70 but to be
in the mid 40s by Wednesday and 38 with a possiblity of snow on
Saturday. That's the day of the WF Christmas parade; Steve will be towing/working the VFW Chuck Wagon for it.
Hopefully the snow will hold off for the Christmas Parade and the festivities... :) We're to be pretty consistently in the 30s for
highs and 20s for lows, right thru the weekend and into next week, it seems...
:)Good thinking... :)
Still haven't found all of the vets in the area tho.
Gotta find them before they are gone... :)
Working on it.
Yup. :)
I'll be taking time off from that in January tho.
While you recover from your surgery and focus on the therapy...
Yes, but will be doing some therapy before surgery as well.
That too... Could you do research on the vets while you are mostly
stuck at home....?
Yes, he is having fun in the kitchen. He made baslama bread
yesterday.
Nice... He does enjoy his baking... :)
Very much so, and we like what comes out of the oven. (G) Hopefully
I'll be feeling well enough by Thursday to make some of our regular
whole wheat bread.
And were you...? :)
I have some leftover tomato sauces I plan to toss into a beef
stew sometime this coming week... along with veggies that need
using... :)
That will be good; I do it on a regular basis (both the tomato sauce
and veggies that need using up).
As it turned out, both the tomato sauces were not usable... They'd sat
too long and had started growing stuff... so both were tossed... But I
had plenty of veggies to use as it was.... I had some baby potatoes,
baby carrots, celery, onion, garlic and a few fresh brussels
sprouts... added the beef and gravy.... about a third of it was left over... I may well augment that with a can of tomatoes... especially
if I can manage
to use that before it goes bad... ;)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 12-07-18 20:06 <=-
Must be Steve and I can't take the cold as much any more--our
blood has thinned out from living in the south so long. (G)
Could be... :)
We're supposed to have a storm this week end of the type we usually
get in January or February. Snow, sleet, etc--hopefully the power will stay on.
Had your T'giving been as cold as ours, you'd've used it... ;)
Probably so. January and February are usually the coldest,
snow/iciest months around here.
Generally, here as well... And usually colder etc than yours...
Being further north.........anyway, our high today was 70 but to
be in the mid 40s by Wednesday and 38 with a possiblity of snow
on Saturday. That's the day of the WF Christmas parade; Steve
will be towing/working the VFW Chuck Wagon for it.
Hopefully the snow will hold off for the Christmas Parade and
the festivities... :) We're to be pretty consistently in the
30s for highs and 20s for lows, right thru the weekend and into
next week, it seems...
Snow, etc is now predicted to come in on Sunday, after the parade.
We're supposed to cook for LG, and have everything we need, but if
church is canceled, we'll be putting turkey soup into the freezer.
Still haven't found all of the vets in the area tho.
Gotta find them before they are gone... :)
Working on it.
Yup. :)
I'll be taking time off from that in January tho.
While you recover from your surgery and focus on the therapy...
Yes, but will be doing some therapy before surgery as well.
That too... Could you do research on the vets while you are
mostly stuck at home....?
I don't have the information; the co-ordinator might be able to help
with that tho.
Yes, he is having fun in the kitchen. He made baslama bread
yesterday.
Nice... He does enjoy his baking... :)
Very much so, and we like what comes out of the oven. (G)
Hopefully I'll be feeling well enough by Thursday to make
some of our regular whole wheat bread.
And were you...? :)
No, and couldn't because the kitchen was such a mess from the flooring job. Maybe next week but I bought a loaf of bread, just in case.
I have some leftover tomato sauces I plan to toss into a beef
stew sometime this coming week... along with veggies that need
using... :)
That will be good; I do it on a regular basis (both the tomato
sauce and veggies that need using up).
As it turned out, both the tomato sauces were not usable...
They'd sat too long and had started growing stuff... so both
were tossed...
Sigh!
But I had plenty of veggies to use as it was.... I had some baby
potatoes, baby carrots, celery, onion, garlic and a few fresh
brussels sprouts... added the beef and gravy.... about a third
of it was left over... I may well augment that with a can of
tomatoes... especially if I can manage to use that before it
goes bad... ;)
Sounds good, either way.
We're supposed to have a storm this week end of the type we usually
get in January or February. Snow, sleet, etc--hopefully the power will stay on.
Did you at least keep your power on...?
be in the mid 40s by Wednesday and 38 with a possiblity of snow
on Saturday. That's the day of the WF Christmas parade; Steve
will be towing/working the VFW Chuck Wagon for it.
Hopefully the snow will hold off for the Christmas Parade and
the festivities... :) We're to be pretty consistently in the
30s for highs and 20s for lows, right thru the weekend and into
next week, it seems...
Snow, etc is now predicted to come in on Sunday, after the parade.
Did that at least work as hoped for....?
We're supposed to cook for LG, and have everything we need, but if
church is canceled, we'll be putting turkey soup into the freezer.
Guess you'll have plenty of turkey soup to dose your bronchitis
with...
Yes, but will be doing some therapy before surgery as well.
That too... Could you do research on the vets while you are
mostly stuck at home....?
I don't have the information; the co-ordinator might be able to help
with that tho.
That's kinda what I was thinking might be the case... :)
Yes, he is having fun in the kitchen. He made baslama bread
yesterday.
Nice... He does enjoy his baking... :)
Very much so, and we like what comes out of the oven. (G)
Hopefully I'll be feeling well enough by Thursday to make
some of our regular whole wheat bread.
And were you...? :)
No, and couldn't because the kitchen was such a mess from the flooring job. Maybe next week but I bought a loaf of bread, just in case.
Just as well... :)
As it turned out, both the tomato sauces were not usable...
They'd sat too long and had started growing stuff... so both
were tossed...
Sigh!
Yup...
But I had plenty of veggies to use as it was.... I had some baby
potatoes, baby carrots, celery, onion, garlic and a few fresh
brussels sprouts... added the beef and gravy.... about a third
of it was left over... I may well augment that with a can of
tomatoes... especially if I can manage to use that before it
goes bad... ;)
Sounds good, either way.
So I did use the leftover beef stew yesterday, did add the can of
diced tomatoes, and cut up 3 polpettes (large meatballs, Wegmans
frozen) after nuking them, to augment the protein for the stew...
Turned out rather
nicely, and it all was eaten this time... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 12-12-18 16:02 <=-
We're supposed to have a storm this week end of the type we usually
get in January or February. Snow, sleet, etc--hopefully the power will
stay on.
Did you at least keep your power on...?
Yes, we did--a few "blips" now and again but no outages. Other parts
of the state did lose power; it was a heavy, wet snow, the type that brings down trees, power lines, etc. Now we're watching for black ice
for a few more days as night temps are still below freezing.
be in the mid 40s by Wednesday and 38 with a possiblity of snow
on Saturday. That's the day of the WF Christmas parade; Steve
will be towing/working the VFW Chuck Wagon for it.
Hopefully the snow will hold off for the Christmas Parade and
the festivities... :) We're to be pretty consistently in the
30s for highs and 20s for lows, right thru the weekend and into
next week, it seems...
Snow, etc is now predicted to come in on Sunday, after the parade.
Did that at least work as hoped for....?
In spades! About 8-9" here, more in the western part of the state.
We're supposed to cook for LG, and have everything we need, but if
church is canceled, we'll be putting turkey soup into the freezer.
Guess you'll have plenty of turkey soup to dose your bronchitis
with...
Yes, we've had 2 meals from it so far (I made a reduced, heavy on the
meat batch when church was cancelled.) with another round tonight.
That should use up most of it, may have enough for a small bowl each
for lunch, with a sandwich.
Yes, but will be doing some therapy before surgery as well.
That too... Could you do research on the vets while you are
mostly stuck at home....?
I don't have the information; the co-ordinator might be able
to help with that tho.
That's kinda what I was thinking might be the case... :)
Have to talk it over with her.
Hopefully I'll be feeling well enough by Thursday to make
some of our regular whole wheat bread.
And were you...? :)
No, and couldn't because the kitchen was such a mess from the
flooring job. Maybe next week but I bought a loaf of bread,
just in case.
Just as well... :)
Plus, we have the 2 loaves bought for the LG meal, now in the freezer,
so I won't have to bake for a bit longer.
But I had plenty of veggies to use as it was.... I had some baby
potatoes, baby carrots, celery, onion, garlic and a few fresh
brussels sprouts... added the beef and gravy.... about a third
of it was left over... I may well augment that with a can of
tomatoes... especially if I can manage to use that before it
goes bad... ;)
Sounds good, either way.
So I did use the leftover beef stew yesterday, did add the can of
diced tomatoes, and cut up 3 polpettes (large meatballs, Wegmans
frozen) after nuking them, to augment the protein for the stew...
Turned out rather nicely, and it all was eaten this time... :)
Recycle it enough times, slightly different each time and eventually
all will be eaten. The fun part is coming up with the varients on the theme. (G)
Did you at least keep your power on...?
Yes, we did--a few "blips" now and again but no outages. Other parts
of the state did lose power; it was a heavy, wet snow, the type that brings down trees, power lines, etc. Now we're watching for black ice
for a few more days as night temps are still below freezing.
Not too bad, then... :)
parade. NB>> Did that at least work as hoped for....?on Saturday. That's the day of the WF Christmas parade; Steve
will be towing/working the VFW Chuck Wagon for it.
Hopefully the snow will hold off for the Christmas Parade and
the festivities... :) We're to be pretty consistently in the
30s for highs and 20s for lows, right thru the weekend and into
next week, it seems...
Snow, etc is now predicted to come in on Sunday, after the
In spades! About 8-9" here, more in the western part of the state.
Actually, I meant, did the snow hold off until after the parade, so
that the parade went as scheduled....?
if RH>> church is canceled, we'll be putting turkey soup into the freezer. NB>> Guess you'll have plenty of turkey soup to dose your bronchitisWe're supposed to cook for LG, and have everything we need, but
with...
Yes, we've had 2 meals from it so far (I made a reduced, heavy on the
meat batch when church was cancelled.) with another round tonight.
That should use up most of it, may have enough for a small bowl each
for lunch, with a sandwich.
Sounds like none of it went into the freezer, then... :)
I don't have the information; the co-ordinator might be able
to help with that tho.
That's kinda what I was thinking might be the case... :)
Have to talk it over with her.
And....? :)
No, and couldn't because the kitchen was such a mess from the
flooring job. Maybe next week but I bought a loaf of bread,
just in case.
Just as well... :)
Plus, we have the 2 loaves bought for the LG meal, now in the freezer,
so I won't have to bake for a bit longer.
As I said above, just as well... :)
of NB>> diced tomatoes, and cut up 3 polpettes (large meatballs,So I did use the leftover beef stew yesterday, did add the can
Wegmans
stew... NB>> Turned out rather nicely, and it all was eaten thisfrozen) after nuking them, to augment the protein for the
time... :)
Recycle it enough times, slightly different each time and eventually
all will be eaten. The fun part is coming up with the varients on the theme. (G)
Been known to... but just as well that I didn't have to do any further recycling of this one... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 12-19-18 20:42 <=-
on Saturday. That's the day of the WF Christmas parade; Steve
will be towing/working the VFW Chuck Wagon for it.
Hopefully the snow will hold off for the Christmas Parade and
the festivities... :)
Snow, etc is now predicted to come in on Sunday, after the
parade.
Did that at least work as hoped for....?
In spades! About 8-9" here, more in the western part of the state.
Actually, I meant, did the snow hold off until after the parade,Yes, it was a gray-ish day but the parade went off and all stayed dry,
so that the parade went as scheduled....?
tho chilled. Chuck wagon did a brisk business once their location was
made known to the crowd; they sold out of most of what they were
offering.
We're supposed to cook for LG, and have everything we need, but
if church is canceled, we'll be putting turkey soup into the
freezer.
Guess you'll have plenty of turkey soup to dose your bronchitis
with...
Yes, we've had 2 meals from it so far (I made a reduced, heavy
on the meat batch when church was cancelled.) with another round
tonight. That should use up most of it, may have enough for a
small bowl each for lunch, with a sandwich.
Sounds like none of it went into the freezer, then... :)
No, none did; it was easier to have as an easy to do meal during the
week.
I don't have the information; the co-ordinator might be able
to help with that tho.
That's kinda what I was thinking might be the case... :)
Have to talk it over with her.
And....? :)
Will do that after we get back home.
So I did use the leftover beef stew yesterday, did add the can
of diced tomatoes, and cut up 3 polpettes (large meatballs,
Wegmans frozen) after nuking them, to augment the protein for
the stew... Turned out rather nicely, and it all was eaten this
time... :)
Recycle it enough times, slightly different each time and
eventually all will be eaten. The fun part is coming up with the
varients on the theme. (G)
Been known to... but just as well that I didn't have to do any
further recycling of this one... :)
Tasted so good that it was all eaten up?
Yes, it was a gray-ish day but the parade went off and all stayed dry,so that the parade went as scheduled....?
tho chilled. Chuck wagon did a brisk business once their location was
made known to the crowd; they sold out of most of what they were
offering.
Makes sense.... nice warming food for a chilly day.... ;) Does that
end up being a fundraiser for the VFW or is it more a public
service...?
tonight. That should use up most of it, may have enough for a
small bowl each for lunch, with a sandwich.
Sounds like none of it went into the freezer, then... :)
No, none did; it was easier to have as an easy to do meal during the
week.
That worked out nicely, though, even with none saved for later...
I don't have the information; the co-ordinator might be able
to help with that tho.
That's kinda what I was thinking might be the case... :)
Have to talk it over with her.
And....? :)
Will do that after we get back home.
Ah, ok... :)
varients on the theme. (G)
Been known to... but just as well that I didn't have to do any
further recycling of this one... :)
Tasted so good that it was all eaten up?
That, plus I'd guessed better on quantity... and we might have been
just hungry enough to finish it off.... there wouldn't have been much
left
anyway, so stretching for another meal might have been more of a challenge... it would be more just tossing it into something else to
just use it.... ;)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 12-24-18 22:20 <=-
so that the parade went as scheduled....?
Yes, it was a gray-ish day but the parade went off and all
stayed dry, tho chilled. Chuck wagon did a brisk business once
their location was made known to the crowd; they sold out of
most of what they were offering.
Makes sense.... nice warming food for a chilly day.... ;)
Does that end up being a fundraiser for the VFW or is it more
a public service...?
The chuck wagon is a fundraiser for the VFW so they, in turn, can help
out where needed in the community.
tonight. That should use up most of it, may have enough for a
small bowl each for lunch, with a sandwich.
Sounds like none of it went into the freezer, then... :)
No, none did; it was easier to have as an easy to do meal during
the week.
That worked out nicely, though, even with none saved for later...
Worked out quite well, no left overs before we left town.
I don't have the information; the co-ordinator might be able
to help with that tho.
That's kinda what I was thinking might be the case... :)
Have to talk it over with her.
And....? :)
Will do that after we get back home.
Ah, ok... :)
She's recovering from major surgery done the latter part of October so
I don't want to push too hard/fast.
varients on the theme. (G)
Been known to... but just as well that I didn't have to do
any further recycling of this one... :)
Tasted so good that it was all eaten up?
That, plus I'd guessed better on quantity... and we might
have been just hungry enough to finish it off.... there
wouldn't have been much left anyway, so stretching for
another meal might have been more of a challenge... it would
be more just tossing it into something else to just use it.. ;)
Sounds like it worked out quite well, and was right tasty.
Makes sense.... nice warming food for a chilly day.... ;)
Does that end up being a fundraiser for the VFW or is it more
a public service...?
The chuck wagon is a fundraiser for the VFW so they, in turn, can help
out where needed in the community.
OK, that makes sense... :)
later...That worked out nicely, though, even with none saved for
Worked out quite well, no left overs before we left town.
Very good... :)
And....? :)
Will do that after we get back home.
Ah, ok... :)
She's recovering from major surgery done the latter part of October so
I don't want to push too hard/fast.
Ok, that makes sense... :)
varients on the theme. (G)
Been known to... but just as well that I didn't have to do
any further recycling of this one... :)
Tasted so good that it was all eaten up?
That, plus I'd guessed better on quantity... and we might
have been just hungry enough to finish it off.... there
wouldn't have been much left anyway, so stretching for
another meal might have been more of a challenge... it would
be more just tossing it into something else to just use it.. ;)
Sounds like it worked out quite well, and was right tasty.
Yup, it was... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 12-27-18 20:01 <=-
Makes sense.... nice warming food for a chilly day.... ;)
Does that end up being a fundraiser for the VFW or is it more
a public service...?
The chuck wagon is a fundraiser for the VFW so they, in turn,
can help out where needed in the community.
OK, that makes sense... :)
Yes, it's one area of the local VFW he enjoys working with. He's one
of the few guys that have a towing hitch also.
That worked out nicely, though, even with none saved for
later...
Worked out quite well, no left overs before we left town.
Very good... :)
Now we'll have time to clean, defrost and restock the big freezer
before my surgery.
And....? :)
Will do that after we get back home.
Ah, ok... :)
She's recovering from major surgery done the latter part of
October so I don't want to push too hard/fast.
Ok, that makes sense... :)
So hopefully after she recovers enough, but before I have my surgery,
we might be able to do some record searching/verifying.
varients on the theme. (G)
Been known to... but just as well that I didn't have to do
any further recycling of this one... :)
Tasted so good that it was all eaten up?
That, plus I'd guessed better on quantity... and we might
have been just hungry enough to finish it off.... there
wouldn't have been much left anyway, so stretching for
another meal might have been more of a challenge... it would
be more just tossing it into something else to just use it.. ;)
Sounds like it worked out quite well, and was right tasty.
Yup, it was... :)
While it lasted. (G)
The chuck wagon is a fundraiser for the VFW so they, in turn,
can help out where needed in the community.
OK, that makes sense... :)
Yes, it's one area of the local VFW he enjoys working with. He's one
of the few guys that have a towing hitch also.
So a natural fit for both the towing and the cooking aspects of it..
:)
Now we'll have time to clean, defrost and restock the big freezer
before my surgery.
And that also will be a useful thing... :)
She's recovering from major surgery done the latter part of
October so I don't want to push too hard/fast.
Ok, that makes sense... :)
So hopefully after she recovers enough, but before I have my surgery,
we might be able to do some record searching/verifying.
That would be good... :)
another meal might have been more of a challenge... it would
be more just tossing it into something else to just use it.. ;)
Sounds like it worked out quite well, and was right tasty.
Yup, it was... :)
While it lasted. (G)
Yup. :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 01-02-19 15:24 <=-
The chuck wagon is a fundraiser for the VFW so they, in turn,
can help out where needed in the community.
OK, that makes sense... :)
Yes, it's one area of the local VFW he enjoys working with.
He's one of the few guys that have a towing hitch also.
So a natural fit for both the towing and the cooking aspects
of it.. :)
Quite so.
Now we'll have time to clean, defrost and restock the big
freezer before my surgery.
And that also will be a useful thing... :)
Very much so. Got the pantry re-organised yesterday.
She's recovering from major surgery done the latter part of
October so I don't want to push too hard/fast.
Ok, that makes sense... :)
So hopefully after she recovers enough, but before I have my
surgery, we might be able to do some record searching/verifying.
That would be good... :)
Yes, as I know of a number of vets that haven't gotten quilts, don't
know if they're in the roster we have of vets or not.
another meal might have been more of a challenge... it would
be more just tossing it into something else to just use it.. ;)
Sounds like it worked out quite well, and was right tasty.
Yup, it was... :)
While it lasted. (G)
Yup. :)
Always for the good to make something that can be used in different
ways until used up.
The chuck wagon is a fundraiser for the VFW so they, in turn,
can help out where needed in the community.
OK, that makes sense... :)
Yes, it's one area of the local VFW he enjoys working with.
He's one of the few guys that have a towing hitch also.
So a natural fit for both the towing and the cooking aspects
of it.. :)
Quite so.
Nice to have one's own niche... :)
Now we'll have time to clean, defrost and restock the big
freezer before my surgery.
And that also will be a useful thing... :)
Very much so. Got the pantry re-organised yesterday.
Good going... :)
She's recovering from major surgery done the latter part of
October so I don't want to push too hard/fast.
Ok, that makes sense... :)
So hopefully after she recovers enough, but before I have my
surgery, we might be able to do some record searching/verifying.
That would be good... :)
Yes, as I know of a number of vets that haven't gotten quilts, don't
know if they're in the roster we have of vets or not.
Probably a good thing to compare notes, then... :)
;) RH>>> Sounds like it worked out quite well, and was right tasty.another meal might have been more of a challenge... it would
be more just tossing it into something else to just use it..
Yup, it was... :)
While it lasted. (G)
Yup. :)
Always for the good to make something that can be used in different
ways until used up.
I just don't like to have too many tads of things to worry about... especially when we have weeks where we aren't eating home more than
once, maybe twice.... things tend to go bad before one gets back to
them that way....
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 01-08-19 21:29 <=-
The chuck wagon is a fundraiser for the VFW so they, in turn,
can help out where needed in the community.
OK, that makes sense... :)
Yes, it's one area of the local VFW he enjoys working with.
He's one of the few guys that have a towing hitch also.
So a natural fit for both the towing and the cooking aspects
of it.. :)
Quite so.
Nice to have one's own niche... :)
And have a good time while doing something positive for the community.
Now we'll have time to clean, defrost and restock the big
freezer before my surgery.
And that also will be a useful thing... :)
Very much so. Got the pantry re-organised yesterday.
Good going... :)
But now I need to re-do some areas--did some shopping today so have to
fit the new stuff in nooks and crannies.
She's recovering from major surgery done the latter part of
October so I don't want to push too hard/fast.
Ok, that makes sense... :)
So hopefully after she recovers enough, but before I have my
surgery, we might be able to do some record searching/verifying.
That would be good... :)
Yes, as I know of a number of vets that haven't gotten quilts,
don't know if they're in the roster we have of vets or not.
Probably a good thing to compare notes, then... :)
Undoubtedly so.
another meal might have been more of a challenge... it would
be more just tossing it into something else to just use it..
Sounds like it worked out quite well, and was right tasty.
Yup, it was... :)
While it lasted. (G)
Yup. :)
Always for the good to make something that can be used in
different ways until used up.
I just don't like to have too many tads of things to worry
about... especially when we have weeks where we aren't eating
home more than once, maybe twice.... things tend to go bad
before one gets back to them that way....
Understandable. I had to toss (into the compost bucket) some kale we'd
not gotten used up before our last trip.
Nice to have one's own niche... :)
And have a good time while doing something positive for the community.
Indeed. :)
Now we'll have time to clean, defrost and restock the big
freezer before my surgery.
And that also will be a useful thing... :)
Very much so. Got the pantry re-organised yesterday.
Good going... :)
But now I need to re-do some areas--did some shopping today so have to
fit the new stuff in nooks and crannies.
Didn't leave enough room for future stuff, eh...?
Yes, as I know of a number of vets that haven't gotten quilts,
don't know if they're in the roster we have of vets or not.
Probably a good thing to compare notes, then... :)
Undoubtedly so.
You don't want vets to miss out on their quilts... :)
different ways until used up.
I just don't like to have too many tads of things to worry
about... especially when we have weeks where we aren't eating
home more than once, maybe twice.... things tend to go bad
before one gets back to them that way....
Understandable. I had to toss (into the compost bucket) some kale we'd
not gotten used up before our last trip.
At least it was compostable... ;)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 01-11-19 14:35 <=-
Nice to have one's own niche... :)
And have a good time while doing something positive for the
community.
Indeed. :)
Tho sometimes the choice of "music" at some of the venues isn't
exactly his favorite. (G)
Now we'll have time to clean, defrost and restock the big
freezer before my surgery.
And that also will be a useful thing... :)
Very much so. Got the pantry re-organised yesterday.
Good going... :)
But now I need to re-do some areas--did some shopping today so
have to fit the new stuff in nooks and crannies.
Didn't leave enough room for future stuff, eh...?
Don't have too much excess room but did manage to fit everything in. Working on using up bits and pieces of odds and ends--that will give
us a bit more room.
Yes, as I know of a number of vets that haven't gotten quilts,
don't know if they're in the roster we have of vets or not.
Probably a good thing to compare notes, then... :)
Undoubtedly so.
You don't want vets to miss out on their quilts... :)
No, so will try to get data for some of them this spring.
different ways until used up.
I just don't like to have too many tads of things to worry
about... especially when we have weeks where we aren't eating
home more than once, maybe twice.... things tend to go bad
before one gets back to them that way....
Understandable. I had to toss (into the compost bucket) some
kale we'd not gotten used up before our last trip.
At least it was compostable... ;)
And will help enrich the dirt in our yard eventually.
Tho sometimes the choice of "music" at some of the venues isn't
exactly his favorite. (G)
One doesn't have much control over that.... ;)
Very much so. Got the pantry re-organised yesterday.
Good going... :)
But now I need to re-do some areas--did some shopping today so
have to fit the new stuff in nooks and crannies.
Didn't leave enough room for future stuff, eh...?
Don't have too much excess room but did manage to fit everything in. Working on using up bits and pieces of odds and ends--that will give
us a bit more room.
And you just came across them, so you're reminded they're there to be
used up.... ;)
Yes, as I know of a number of vets that haven't gotten quilts,
don't know if they're in the roster we have of vets or not.
Probably a good thing to compare notes, then... :)
Undoubtedly so.
You don't want vets to miss out on their quilts... :)
No, so will try to get data for some of them this spring.
Sounds good... :)
different ways until used up.
I just don't like to have too many tads of things to worry
about... especially when we have weeks where we aren't eating
home more than once, maybe twice.... things tend to go bad
before one gets back to them that way....
Understandable. I had to toss (into the compost bucket) some
kale we'd not gotten used up before our last trip.
At least it was compostable... ;)
And will help enrich the dirt in our yard eventually.
So not a total waste... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 01-20-19 21:28 <=-
Tho sometimes the choice of "music" at some of the venues isn't
exactly his favorite. (G)
One doesn't have much control over that.... ;)
No, and he can't really wear ear plugs. But, he's having fun overall,
and working for a good cause.
Very much so. Got the pantry re-organised yesterday.
Good going... :)
But now I need to re-do some areas--did some shopping today so
have to fit the new stuff in nooks and crannies.
Didn't leave enough room for future stuff, eh...?
Don't have too much excess room but did manage to fit everything
in. Working on using up bits and pieces of odds and ends--that
will give us a bit more room.
And you just came across them, so you're reminded they're there
to be used up.... ;)
Yes, a bit here, a bit there and all sorts of odds & ends get used up.
Yes, as I know of a number of vets that haven't gotten quilts,
don't know if they're in the roster we have of vets or not.
Probably a good thing to compare notes, then... :)
Undoubtedly so.
You don't want vets to miss out on their quilts... :)
No, so will try to get data for some of them this spring.
Sounds good... :)
Once I get back on my feet.
different ways until used up.
I just don't like to have too many tads of things to worry
about... especially when we have weeks where we aren't eating
home more than once, maybe twice.... things tend to go bad
before one gets back to them that way....
Understandable. I had to toss (into the compost bucket) some
kale we'd not gotten used up before our last trip.
At least it was compostable... ;)
And will help enrich the dirt in our yard eventually.
So not a total waste... :)
Not at all; the yard is looking better than when we moved in, 4 years
ago.
Tho sometimes the choice of "music" at some of the venues isn't
exactly his favorite. (G)
One doesn't have much control over that.... ;)
No, and he can't really wear ear plugs. But, he's having fun overall,
and working for a good cause.
And that's what counts... :)
But now I need to re-do some areas--did some shopping today so
have to fit the new stuff in nooks and crannies.
Didn't leave enough room for future stuff, eh...?
Don't have too much excess room but did manage to fit everything
in. Working on using up bits and pieces of odds and ends--that
will give us a bit more room.
And you just came across them, so you're reminded they're there
to be used up.... ;)
Yes, a bit here, a bit there and all sorts of odds & ends get used up.
Managed it all yet, or are there just mores odds and ends being
generated to take up the slack...? (G)
You don't want vets to miss out on their quilts... :)
No, so will try to get data for some of them this spring.
Sounds good... :)
Once I get back on my feet.
Not a project that could be done at home while being laid up still...?
about... especially when we have weeks where we aren't eating
home more than once, maybe twice.... things tend to go bad
before one gets back to them that way....
Understandable. I had to toss (into the compost bucket) some
kale we'd not gotten used up before our last trip.
At least it was compostable... ;)
And will help enrich the dirt in our yard eventually.
So not a total waste... :)
Not at all; the yard is looking better than when we moved in, 4 years
ago.
A very good thing... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 01-28-19 11:45 <=-
Don't have too much excess room but did manage to fit everything
in. Working on using up bits and pieces of odds and ends--that
will give us a bit more room.
And you just came across them, so you're reminded they're there
to be used up.... ;)
Yes, a bit here, a bit there and all sorts of odds & ends get
used up.
Managed it all yet, or are there just more odds and ends being
generated to take up the slack...? (G)
Not too many odds and ends; more of them have been in the pantry and
I'm trying to use them up.
Tonight's supper will be soup made from a bag of split peas I got
on sale at Publix (from the pantry), a chicken carcasse (for the
stock, some scraps of meat), left over red onion, tomato bits,
carrots, and whatever else I find in the fridge that needs cleaning
out. Probably with some sort of whole grain bread to go with it.
You don't want vets to miss out on their quilts... :)
No, so will try to get data for some of them this spring.
Sounds good... :)
Once I get back on my feet.
Not a project that could be done at home while being laid up
still...?
Probably not the best to try to do so.
Understandable. I had to toss (into the compost bucket) some
kale we'd not gotten used up before our last trip.
At least it was compostable... ;)
And will help enrich the dirt in our yard eventually.
So not a total waste... :)
Not at all; the yard is looking better than when we moved in,
4 years ago.
A very good thing... :)
That's the thought. Taking down and trimming trees has added more
light which also helps. We'll see how it looks in spring, first season without some of the trees.
Yes, a bit here, a bit there and all sorts of odds & ends get
used up.
Managed it all yet, or are there just more odds and ends being
generated to take up the slack...? (G)
Not too many odds and ends; more of them have been in the pantry and
I'm trying to use them up.
Bit by bit... ;)
Tonight's supper will be soup made from a bag of split peas I got
on sale at Publix (from the pantry), a chicken carcasse (for the
stock, some scraps of meat), left over red onion, tomato bits,
carrots, and whatever else I find in the fridge that needs cleaning
out. Probably with some sort of whole grain bread to go with it.
Nice odds and ends meal... :) Soups can take all sorts of bits and pieces.... ;)
You don't want vets to miss out on their quilts... :)
No, so will try to get data for some of them this spring.
Sounds good... :)
Once I get back on my feet.
Not a project that could be done at home while being laid up
still...?
Probably not the best to try to do so.
I thought it might be more of a sitting type of project....
Understandable. I had to toss (into the compost bucket) some
kale we'd not gotten used up before our last trip.
At least it was compostable... ;)
And will help enrich the dirt in our yard eventually.
So not a total waste... :)
Not at all; the yard is looking better than when we moved in,
4 years ago.
A very good thing... :)
That's the thought. Taking down and trimming trees has added more
light which also helps. We'll see how it looks in spring, first season without some of the trees.
By late spring, early summer, you should have a pretty good idea how
well things are growing... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 02-01-19 20:43 <=-
Yes, a bit here, a bit there and all sorts of odds & ends get
used up.
Managed it all yet, or are there just more odds and ends being
generated to take up the slack...? (G)
Not too many odds and ends; more of them have been in the
pantry and I'm trying to use them up.
Bit by bit... ;)
Yes, and I can see some progress. A bit more open space in the pantry
here and there, waiting to be filled with................whatever.
Tonight's supper will be soup made from a bag of split peas I got
on sale at Publix (from the pantry), a chicken carcasse (for the
stock, some scraps of meat), left over red onion, tomato bits,
carrots, and whatever else I find in the fridge that needs cleaning
out. Probably with some sort of whole grain bread to go with it.
Nice odds and ends meal... :) Soups can take all sorts of bits and
pieces.... ;)
Most of the time I do use up odds and ends in soups. (G) Might do one
with lentils next week.
You don't want vets to miss out on their quilts... :)
No, so will try to get data for some of them this spring.
Sounds good... :)
Once I get back on my feet.
Not a project that could be done at home while being laid up
still...?
Probably not the best to try to do so.
I thought it might be more of a sitting type of project....
Sitting, but spread out on a good sized table. (G)
Understandable. I had to toss (into the compost bucket) some
kale we'd not gotten used up before our last trip.
At least it was compostable... ;)
And will help enrich the dirt in our yard eventually.
So not a total waste... :)
Not at all; the yard is looking better than when we moved in,
4 years ago.
A very good thing... :)
That's the thought. Taking down and trimming trees has added more
light which also helps. We'll see how it looks in spring, first
season without some of the trees.
By late spring, early summer, you should have a pretty good idea
how well things are growing... :)
IOW, in about 6 weeks around here, barring a lot more cold weather.
Managed it all yet, or are there just more odds and ends being
generated to take up the slack...? (G)
Not too many odds and ends; more of them have been in the
pantry and I'm trying to use them up.
Bit by bit... ;)
Yes, and I can see some progress. A bit more open space in the pantry
here and there, waiting to be filled with................whatever.
The whatever being why it never stays opened up.... ;)
got RH>> on sale at Publix (from the pantry), a chicken carcasse (forTonight's supper will be soup made from a bag of split peas I
the
cleaning RH>> out. Probably with some sort of whole grain bread to go with it.stock, some scraps of meat), left over red onion, tomato bits,
carrots, and whatever else I find in the fridge that needs
and NB>> pieces.... ;)Nice odds and ends meal... :) Soups can take all sorts of bits
Most of the time I do use up odds and ends in soups. (G) Might do one
with lentils next week.
That could be tasty... :)
Not a project that could be done at home while being laid up
still...?
Probably not the best to try to do so.
I thought it might be more of a sitting type of project....
Sitting, but spread out on a good sized table. (G)
Ah, ok... ;)
more RH>> light which also helps. We'll see how it looks in spring,Not at all; the yard is looking better than when we moved in,
4 years ago.
A very good thing... :)
That's the thought. Taking down and trimming trees has added
first
season without some of the trees.
By late spring, early summer, you should have a pretty good idea
how well things are growing... :)
IOW, in about 6 weeks around here, barring a lot more cold weather.
True... P.Pete's prediction of an early spring might hold for
you'uns.... ;)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 02-07-19 15:37 <=-
Managed it all yet, or are there just more odds and ends being
generated to take up the slack...? (G)
Not too many odds and ends; more of them have been in the
pantry and I'm trying to use them up.
Bit by bit... ;)
Yes, and I can see some progress. A bit more open space in the
pantry here and there, waiting to be filled with......whatever.
The whatever being why it never stays opened up.... ;)
Seems that way. Sometimes the whatever is something like an extra jar
of mayo or box of cereal; sometimes a larger jug of olive oil (buying
it at Sam's to refill the small one kept nearer the cooking area); sometimes more canned goods than usual.........................
Tonight's supper will be soup made from a bag of split peas I
got on sale at Publix (from the pantry), a chicken carcasse
(for the stock, some scraps of meat), left over red onion,
tomato bits, carrots, and whatever else I find in the fridge
that needs cleaning out. Probably with some sort of whole
grain bread to go with it.
Nice odds and ends meal... :) Soups can take all sorts of bits
and pieces.... ;)
Most of the time I do use up odds and ends in soups. (G) Might
do one with lentils next week.
That could be tasty... :)
Not too many odds and ends this week. Cooking for LG this week end,
may have more small bits of things next week when it'll be colder and
soup more appreciated.
Not a project that could be done at home while being laid up
still...?
Probably not the best to try to do so.
I thought it might be more of a sitting type of project....
Sitting, but spread out on a good sized table. (G)
Ah, ok... ;)
There are a lot of vets in the area.
Not at all; the yard is looking better than when we moved in,
4 years ago.
A very good thing... :)
That's the thought. Taking down and trimming trees has added
more light which also helps. We'll see how it looks in spring,
first season without some of the trees.
By late spring, early summer, you should have a pretty good idea
how well things are growing... :)
IOW, in about 6 weeks around here, barring a lot more cold
weather.
True... P.Pete's prediction of an early spring might hold for
you'uns.... ;)
Both the Raleigh g'hog (Sir Walter Wally) and the Garner one (Snerd)
said there would be 6 more weeks of winter.
Yes, and I can see some progress. A bit more open space in the
pantry here and there, waiting to be filled with......whatever.
The whatever being why it never stays opened up.... ;)
Seems that way. Sometimes the whatever is something like an extra jar
of mayo or box of cereal; sometimes a larger jug of olive oil (buying
it at Sam's to refill the small one kept nearer the cooking area); sometimes more canned goods than usual.........................
As long as you don't get too many of the whatevers at the same
time... ;)
Nice odds and ends meal... :) Soups can take all sorts of bits
and pieces.... ;)
Most of the time I do use up odds and ends in soups. (G) Might
do one with lentils next week.
That could be tasty... :)
Not too many odds and ends this week. Cooking for LG this week end,
may have more small bits of things next week when it'll be colder and
soup more appreciated.
Quite likely... And what did you fix for LG this past weekend...?
Our church dinner was a brunch again.... :)
Not a project that could be done at home while being laid up
still...?
Probably not the best to try to do so.
I thought it might be more of a sitting type of project....
Sitting, but spread out on a good sized table. (G)
Ah, ok... ;)
There are a lot of vets in the area.
So figuring out who has and who hasn't been quilted will be a spread
out job.... ;)
idea NB>>> how well things are growing... :)By late spring, early summer, you should have a pretty good
IOW, in about 6 weeks around here, barring a lot more cold
weather.
True... P.Pete's prediction of an early spring might hold for
you'uns.... ;)
Both the Raleigh g'hog (Sir Walter Wally) and the Garner one (Snerd)
said there would be 6 more weeks of winter.
That's an early spring for us.... (G) As I heard, though, it was
overcast in PA, so he didn't see his shadow....
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 02-12-19 14:39 <=-
Yes, and I can see some progress. A bit more open space in the
pantry here and there, waiting to be filled with......whatever.
The whatever being why it never stays opened up.... ;)
Seems that way. Sometimes the whatever is something like an
extra jar of mayo or box of cereal; sometimes a larger jug of
olive oil (buying it at Sam's to refill the small one kept nearer
the cooking area); sometimes more canned goods than usual.......
As long as you don't get too many of the whatevers at the same
time... ;)
I try not to. Sometimes if we've been travelling and picking up
goodies here and there (case of Harley's chips in PA, maple stuff in
VT, whatevers at Olindo's, etc) and the pantry is already quite full, I have to get creative in how things get stowed. Times like that are when I'm glad Steve reconfigured it before we moved in, adding an extra
shelf at the top.
Nice odds and ends meal... :) Soups can take all sorts of bits
and pieces.... ;)
Most of the time I do use up odds and ends in soups. (G) Might
do one with lentils next week.
That could be tasty... :)
Not too many odds and ends this week. Cooking for LG this week
end, may have more small bits of things next week when it'll be
colder and soup more appreciated.
Quite likely... And what did you fix for LG this past weekend...?
Our church dinner was a brunch again.... :)
We did sloppy joes on hamburger buns, chips (bought a bag of assorted small bags), baby carrots and celery sticks. Dessert was boughten
apple pie with Publix premium vanilla ice cream. Used 3 pounds of meat, almost filled the 5 quart pot. One family of 3 wasn't there; had they
been present, we would have come home with no left overs. Came back
with enough sloppy joe mix for one meal for us (tomorrow night), some
pie and ice cream, carrots and celery. Plus 4 small bags of chips--gave several to a young family who's kids like them.
Not a project that could be done at home while being laid up
still...?
Probably not the best to try to do so.
I thought it might be more of a sitting type of project....
Sitting, but spread out on a good sized table. (G)
Ah, ok... ;)
There are a lot of vets in the area.
So figuring out who has and who hasn't been quilted will be a
spread out job.... ;)
For a bit, yes.
By late spring, early summer, you should have a pretty good
idea how well things are growing... :)
IOW, in about 6 weeks around here, barring a lot more cold
weather.
True... P.Pete's prediction of an early spring might hold for
you'uns.... ;)
Both the Raleigh g'hog (Sir Walter Wally) and the Garner one
(Snerd) said there would be 6 more weeks of winter.
That's an early spring for us.... (G) As I heard, though, it
was overcast in PA, so he didn't see his shadow....
So, you will probably get more of the white stuff off the lakes. (G)
in RH> VT, whatevers at Olindo's, etc) and the pantry is already quitenearer RH>> the cooking area); sometimes more canned goods than usual.......olive oil (buying it at Sam's to refill the small one kept
As long as you don't get too many of the whatevers at the same
time... ;)
I try not to. Sometimes if we've been travelling and picking up
goodies here and there (case of Hartley's chips in PA, maple stuff
Yup, that could come in handy.... :)
weekend...? NB>> Our church dinner was a brunch again.... :)Quite likely... And what did you fix for LG this past
We did sloppy joes on hamburger buns, chips (bought a bag of assorted small bags), baby carrots and celery sticks. Dessert was boughten
apple pie with Publix premium vanilla ice cream. Used 3 pounds of meat, almost filled the 5 quart pot. One family of 3 wasn't there; had they
been present, we would have come home with no left overs. Came back
with enough sloppy joe mix for one meal for us (tomorrow night), some
pie and ice cream, carrots and celery. Plus 4 small bags of chips--gave several to a young family who's kids like them.
Sounds tasty... and didn't hurt to have a meal's worth left over for
you, either... :)
I thought it might be more of a sitting type of project....
Sitting, but spread out on a good sized table. (G)
Ah, ok... ;)
There are a lot of vets in the area.
So figuring out who has and who hasn't been quilted will be a
spread out job.... ;)
For a bit, yes.
At least until you get a pretty good view of it... :)
By late spring, early summer, you should have a pretty good
idea how well things are growing... :)
IOW, in about 6 weeks around here, barring a lot more cold
weather.
True... P.Pete's prediction of an early spring might hold for
you'uns.... ;)
Both the Raleigh g'hog (Sir Walter Wally) and the Garner one
(Snerd) said there would be 6 more weeks of winter.
That's an early spring for us.... (G) As I heard, though, it
was overcast in PA, so he didn't see his shadow....
So, you will probably get more of the white stuff off the lakes. (G)
That's pretty much a given... Hasn't been a lot, though, at least not recently.... just dustings to an inch or so... Regular snow storms are still likely, too...
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 02-28-19 16:10 <=-
As long as you don't get too many of the whatevers at the same
time... ;)
I try not to. Sometimes if we've been travelling and picking up
goodies here and there (case of Hartley's chips in PA, maple stuff
in VT, whatevers at Olindo's, etc) and the pantry is already quite
full, I have to get creative in how things get stowed. Times like
that are when I'm glad Steve reconfigured it before we moved in,
adding an extra shelf at the top.
Yup, that could come in handy.... :)
I need a step stool to get to it safely but it is nice, having the
extra room.
Quite likely... And what did you fix for LG this past
weekend...? Our church dinner was a brunch again.... :)
We did sloppy joes on hamburger buns, chips (bought a bag of
assorted small bags), baby carrots and celery sticks. Dessert was
boughten apple pie with Publix premium vanilla ice cream. Used 3
pounds of meat, almost filled the 5 quart pot. One family of 3
wasn't there; had they been present, we would have come home with
no left overs. Came back with enough sloppy joe mix for one meal
for us (tomorrow night), some pie and ice cream, carrots and
celery. Plus 4 small bags of chips--gave several to a young family
who's kids like them.
Sounds tasty... and didn't hurt to have a meal's worth left over
for you, either... :)
Not at all. Not sure if we will do the meal for our turn in March or
try to wait a week (trade off). If we do cook, it will be a very basic meal that won't need a lot of fuss.
I thought it might be more of a sitting type of project....
Sitting, but spread out on a good sized table. (G)
Ah, ok... ;)
There are a lot of vets in the area.
So figuring out who has and who hasn't been quilted will be a
spread out job.... ;)
For a bit, yes.
At least until you get a pretty good view of it... :)
Yes, we keep getting new names too so have to add them to the data
base.
Both the Raleigh g'hog (Sir Walter Wally) and the Garner one
(Snerd) said there would be 6 more weeks of winter.
That's an early spring for us.... (G) As I heard, though, it
was overcast in PA, so he didn't see his shadow....
So, you will probably get more of the white stuff off the
lakes. (G)
That's pretty much a given... Hasn't been a lot, though, at
least not recently.... just dustings to an inch or so... Regular
snow storms are still likely, too...
Rumor is that we might get some next Wed. If so, I'm not going out,
and I'll have Steve pull something hot from the freezer.
He made bean soup the other day, used a meaty ham bone a friend
gave us plus navy beans, carrots, onion and celery. He only pureed
a small amount, leaving the soup quite chunky.
stuff RH>> in VT, whatevers at Olindo's, etc) and the pantry isgoodies here and there (case of Hartley's chips in PA, maple
already quite RH>> full, I have to get creative in how things get
stowed. Times like RH>> that are when I'm glad Steve reconfigured it before we moved in,
adding an extra shelf at the top.
Yup, that could come in handy.... :)
I need a step stool to get to it safely but it is nice, having the
extra room.
Or have Steve reach it for you, especially now... ;)
with RH>> no left overs. Came back with enough sloppy joe mix for one meal
family RH>> who's kids like them.for us (tomorrow night), some pie and ice cream, carrots and
celery. Plus 4 small bags of chips--gave several to a young
Sounds tasty... and didn't hurt to have a meal's worth left over
for you, either... :)
Not at all. Not sure if we will do the meal for our turn in March or
try to wait a week (trade off). If we do cook, it will be a very basic meal that won't need a lot of fuss.
So which did you decide to do...?
So figuring out who has and who hasn't been quilted will be a
spread out job.... ;)
For a bit, yes.
At least until you get a pretty good view of it... :)
Yes, we keep getting new names too so have to add them to the data
base.
So, an ongoing project as well... :)
That's pretty much a given... Hasn't been a lot, though, at
least not recently.... just dustings to an inch or so... Regular
snow storms are still likely, too...
Rumor is that we might get some next Wed. If so, I'm not going out,
and I'll have Steve pull something hot from the freezer.
And did you get any snow...? We've had dribs and drabs still... :) Thankfully not the feet of snow that New England got... ;)
He made bean soup the other day, used a meaty ham bone a friend
gave us plus navy beans, carrots, onion and celery. He only pureed
a small amount, leaving the soup quite chunky.
That sounds quite nice.... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 03-07-19 20:46 <=-
goodies here and there (case of Hartley's chips in PA, maple
stuff in VT, whatevers at Olindo's, etc) and the pantry is
already quite full, I have to get creative in how things get
stowed. Times like that are when I'm glad Steve reconfigured
it before we moved in, adding an extra shelf at the top.
Yup, that could come in handy.... :)
I need a step stool to get to it safely but it is nice, having
the extra room.
Or have Steve reach it for you, especially now... ;)
I think he may need a (shorter) step stool for the topmost shelf, especially to safely get things that are towards the back.
Sounds tasty... and didn't hurt to have a meal's worth left over
for you, either... :)
Not at all. Not sure if we will do the meal for our turn in March
or try to wait a week (trade off). If we do cook, it will be a
very basic meal that won't need a lot of fuss.
So which did you decide to do...?
We're not going to do the meal this month.
So figuring out who has and who hasn't been quilted will be a
spread out job.... ;)
For a bit, yes.
At least until you get a pretty good view of it... :)
Yes, we keep getting new names too so have to add them to the
data base.
So, an ongoing project as well... :)
Yes, there will always be a need for quilts for vets.
That's pretty much a given... Hasn't been a lot, though, at
least not recently.... just dustings to an inch or so... Regular
snow storms are still likely, too...
Rumor is that we might get some next Wed. If so, I'm not going
out, and I'll have Steve pull something hot from the freezer.
And did you get any snow...? We've had dribs and drabs still... :)
Thankfully not the feet of snow that New England got... ;)
We didn't, but the coast got flurries and a bit further inland, Jacksonville got a couple of inches.
He made bean soup the other day, used a meaty ham bone a friend
gave us plus navy beans, carrots, onion and celery. He only
pureed a small amount, leaving the soup quite chunky.
That sounds quite nice.... :)
T'was, and some is in the freezer for later.
I need a step stool to get to it safely but it is nice, having
the extra room.
Or have Steve reach it for you, especially now... ;)
I think he may need a (shorter) step stool for the topmost shelf, especially to safely get things that are towards the back.
I can see that last... :)
very basic meal that won't need a lot of fuss.
So which did you decide to do...?
We're not going to do the meal this month.
And I noted that you didn't even go this past Sunday... probably a
very good decision.... :)
So figuring out who has and who hasn't been quilted will be a
spread out job.... ;)
For a bit, yes.
At least until you get a pretty good view of it... :)
Yes, we keep getting new names too so have to add them to the
data base.
So, an ongoing project as well... :)
Yes, there will always be a need for quilts for vets.
Especially as there are always new vets retiring from the services...
:) NB>> Thankfully not the feet of snow that New England got... ;)And did you get any snow...? We've had dribs and drabs still...
We didn't, but the coast got flurries and a bit further inland, Jacksonville got a couple of inches.
A little too close for comfort, I'd guess.... :) We're having a
couple of warmish days, and then back to the 30s and chance of snow
for the
weekend... but then, it is still winter under most classifications...
;)
He made bean soup the other day, used a meaty ham bone a friend
gave us plus navy beans, carrots, onion and celery. He only
pureed a small amount, leaving the soup quite chunky.
That sounds quite nice.... :)
T'was, and some is in the freezer for later.
Even better.... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 03-14-19 17:01 <=-
I need a step stool to get to it safely but it is nice, having
the extra room.
Or have Steve reach it for you, especially now... ;)
I think he may need a (shorter) step stool for the topmost shelf,
especially to safely get things that are towards the back.
I can see that last... :)
And you'll see it in person in a few more months.
very basic meal that won't need a lot of fuss.
So which did you decide to do...?
We're not going to do the meal this month.
And I noted that you didn't even go this past Sunday... probably
a very good decision.... :)
Trying to take it easy on how much I'm out at any time.
Did make it to prayer meeting and choir practice last night. Choir director from time to time would say something like "all stand
unless your name is R-u-t-h" or similar. Looks like maybe about 15
people for the Easter choir this year.
And did you get any snow...? We've had dribs and drabs still...
Thankfully not the feet of snow that New England got... ;)
We didn't, but the coast got flurries and a bit further inland,
Jacksonville got a couple of inches.
A little too close for comfort, I'd guess.... :) We're having
a couple of warmish days, and then back to the 30s and chance
of snow for the weekend... but then, it is still winter under
most classifications... ;)
We see the storm systems on the weather maps and think "......Rachel
is getting clobbered by this one" or "siblings in NY are getting snow", then "glad it's not us" a lot of the time. (G)
He made bean soup the other day, used a meaty ham bone a friend
gave us plus navy beans, carrots, onion and celery. He only
pureed a small amount, leaving the soup quite chunky.
That sounds quite nice.... :)
T'was, and some is in the freezer for later.
Even better.... :)
Yes, we're now digging into the freezer for some of the things I'd put there in anticipation of the surgery. The soup will be there for a
meal also.
shelf, RH>> especially to safely get things that are towards theOr have Steve reach it for you, especially now... ;)
I think he may need a (shorter) step stool for the topmost
back.
I can see that last... :)
And you'll see it in person in a few more months.
Yup.... :)
very basic meal that won't need a lot of fuss.
So which did you decide to do...?
We're not going to do the meal this month.
And I noted that you didn't even go this past Sunday... probably
a very good decision.... :)
Trying to take it easy on how much I'm out at any time.
Good thinking.... conserve the energy needed for healing, and not get yourself overtired....
Did make it to prayer meeting and choir practice last night. Choir director from time to time would say something like "all stand
unless your name is R-u-t-h" or similar. Looks like maybe about 15
people for the Easter choir this year.
Cute.... and that's not too bad.... :)
still... NB>>> Thankfully not the feet of snow that New EnglandAnd did you get any snow...? We've had dribs and drabs
got... ;)
We didn't, but the coast got flurries and a bit further inland,
Jacksonville got a couple of inches.
A little too close for comfort, I'd guess.... :) We're having
a couple of warmish days, and then back to the 30s and chance
of snow for the weekend... but then, it is still winter under
most classifications... ;)
We see the storm systems on the weather maps and think "......Rachel
is getting clobbered by this one" or "siblings in NY are getting snow", then "glad it's not us" a lot of the time. (G)
Can't say as I blame you... :)
He made bean soup the other day, used a meaty ham bone a friend
gave us plus navy beans, carrots, onion and celery. He only
pureed a small amount, leaving the soup quite chunky.
That sounds quite nice.... :)
T'was, and some is in the freezer for later.
Even better.... :)
Yes, we're now digging into the freezer for some of the things I'd put there in anticipation of the surgery. The soup will be there for a
meal also.
Sounds like you are still well supplied... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 03-20-19 14:18 <=-
Or have Steve reach it for you, especially now... ;)
I think he may need a (shorter) step stool for the topmost
shelf, especially to safely get things that are towards the
back.
I can see that last... :)
And you'll see it in person in a few more months.
Yup.... :)
Michael has a previous committment that week end so I'm going to see
if another time might work. I know the first week end in October is
when you generally have a board meeting at the pond but do you have any other dates that may be out?
Did make it to prayer meeting and choir practice last night.
Choir director from time to time would say something like
"all stand unless your name is R-u-t-h" or similar. Looks
like maybe about 15 people for the Easter choir this year.
Cute.... and that's not too bad.... :)
We've enjoyed having him as our music minister the past 5 years. Steve
and I knew him from the seminary (Steve was in the chapel choir as a student.) before he came to GBC. Since then we've gotten to know the
rest of the family--his son does a lot of our yard work.
We didn't, but the coast got flurries and a bit further inland,
Jacksonville got a couple of inches.
A little too close for comfort, I'd guess.... :) We're having
a couple of warmish days, and then back to the 30s and chance
of snow for the weekend... but then, it is still winter under
most classifications... ;)
We see the storm systems on the weather maps and think
"......Rachel is getting clobbered by this one" or "siblings in
NY are getting snow", then "glad it's not us" a lot of the time. (G)
Can't say as I blame you... :)
Especially since we know people all over the country.
Yes, we're now digging into the freezer for some of the things I'd put
there in anticipation of the surgery. The soup will be there for a
meal also.
Sounds like you are still well supplied... :)
On most basics, yes. Still have to get yogurt, bananas and such like
every so often. We were out today for a bit of shopping and will be
out again later for church & choir practice.
shelf, especially to safely get things that are towards the
back.
I can see that last... :)
And you'll see it in person in a few more months.
Yup.... :)
Michael has a previous committment that week end so I'm going to see
if another time might work. I know the first week end in October is
when you generally have a board meeting at the pond but do you have any other dates that may be out?
Actually, it's usually Columbus Day weekend, so this year it's the
second weekend in October... The revised weekend at the end of
September works out fine for me... I've changed it on my calendar....
:)
Did make it to prayer meeting and choir practice last night.
Choir director from time to time would say something like
"all stand unless your name is R-u-t-h" or similar. Looks
like maybe about 15 people for the Easter choir this year.
Cute.... and that's not too bad.... :)
We've enjoyed having him as our music minister the past 5 years. Steve
and I knew him from the seminary (Steve was in the chapel choir as a student.) before he came to GBC. Since then we've gotten to know the
rest of the family--his son does a lot of our yard work.
That's handy. :) And sounds like your music minister is competent
as a musician and all... :)
(G) NB>> Can't say as I blame you... :)We see the storm systems on the weather maps and think
"......Rachel is getting clobbered by this one" or "siblings in
NY are getting snow", then "glad it's not us" a lot of the time.
Especially since we know people all over the country.
That does tend to make one more aware of what's happening elsewhere... having family and friends all the places that disasters etc are happening... ;)
I'd put RH>> there in anticipation of the surgery. The soup will beYes, we're now digging into the freezer for some of the things
there for a RH>> meal also.
Sounds like you are still well supplied... :)
On most basics, yes. Still have to get yogurt, bananas and such like
every so often. We were out today for a bit of shopping and will be
out again later for church & choir practice.
The non-freezer perishable stuffs... :) And probably also the sales
you don't want to miss out on... ;) And as long as you don't overdo
it, it's good to be out and about... :) Has Steve taken you to that Korean restaurant yet...?
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 03-27-19 15:36 <=-
And you'll see it in person in a few more months.
Yup.... :)
Michael has a previous committment that week end so I'm going
to see if another time might work. I know the first week end in
October is when you generally have a board meeting at the pond
but do you have any other dates that may be out?
Actually, it's usually Columbus Day weekend, so this year it's
the second weekend in October... The revised weekend at the end
of September works out fine for me... I've changed it on my
calendar.... :)
Good, I didn't want you to have to get back to Rochester, only to turn around and have to head to the pond.
Did make it to prayer meeting and choir practice last night.
Choir director from time to time would say something like
"all stand unless your name is R-u-t-h" or similar. Looks
like maybe about 15 people for the Easter choir this year.
Cute.... and that's not too bad.... :)
We've enjoyed having him as our music minister the past 5 years.
Steve and I knew him from the seminary (Steve was in the chapel
choir as a student.) before he came to GBC. Since then we've
gotten to know the rest of the family--his son does a lot of our
yard work.
That's handy. :) And sounds like your music minister is
competent as a musician and all... :)
Very much so! He's got a doctorate in music (not sure what aspect) so
he's very well qualified. Good sense of humor too.
We see the storm systems on the weather maps and think
"......Rachel is getting clobbered by this one" or "siblings in
NY are getting snow", then "glad it's not us" a lot of the time.
Can't say as I blame you... :)
Especially since we know people all over the country.
That does tend to make one more aware of what's happening
elsewhere... having family and friends all the places that
disasters etc are happening... ;)
Or where good things are happening as well.
Yes, we're now digging into the freezer for some of the things
I'd put there in anticipation of the surgery. The soup will be
there for a meal also.
Sounds like you are still well supplied... :)
On most basics, yes. Still have to get yogurt, bananas and such
like every so often. We were out today for a bit of shopping and
will be out again later for church & choir practice.
The non-freezer perishable stuffs... :) And probably also the
sales you don't want to miss out on... ;) And as long as you
don't overdo it, it's good to be out and about... :) Has Steve
taken you to that Korean restaurant yet...?
We've not gone to the Korean restaurant yet but did stop in at
quilting after I saw the doctor today. Got to see what the various projects are in progress. It'll be a bit longer before I can get back
into that or that we go to the Korean place but it's nice to get out otherwise for a bit. If the weather is nice on Saturday, I'd like to
get to the farmer's market again.
but do you have any other dates that may be out?
Actually, it's usually Columbus Day weekend, so this year it's
the second weekend in October... The revised weekend at the end
of September works out fine for me... I've changed it on my
calendar.... :)
Good, I didn't want you to have to get back to Rochester, only to turn around and have to head to the pond.
It wouldn't have been the first time things have been close like that,
but it is nice to have a little breather... :)
Steve and I knew him from the seminary (Steve was in the chapel
choir as a student.) before he came to GBC. Since then we've
gotten to know the rest of the family--his son does a lot of our
yard work.
That's handy. :) And sounds like your music minister is
competent as a musician and all... :)
Very much so! He's got a doctorate in music (not sure what aspect) so
he's very well qualified. Good sense of humor too.
So I see... :)
time. NB>>> Can't say as I blame you... :)We see the storm systems on the weather maps and think
"......Rachel is getting clobbered by this one" or "siblings in
NY are getting snow", then "glad it's not us" a lot of the
Especially since we know people all over the country.
That does tend to make one more aware of what's happening
elsewhere... having family and friends all the places that
disasters etc are happening... ;)
Or where good things are happening as well.
True... that, too... puts a face to the story... :)
The non-freezer perishable stuffs... :) And probably also the
sales you don't want to miss out on... ;) And as long as you
don't overdo it, it's good to be out and about... :) Has Steve
taken you to that Korean restaurant yet...?
We've not gone to the Korean restaurant yet but did stop in at
quilting after I saw the doctor today. Got to see what the various projects are in progress. It'll be a bit longer before I can get back
into that or that we go to the Korean place but it's nice to get out otherwise for a bit. If the weather is nice on Saturday, I'd like to
get to the farmer's market again.
And was it, and did you get there...? Eventually you'll get back into
the normal run of things.... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 04-02-19 13:27 <=-
but do you have any other dates that may be out?
Actually, it's usually Columbus Day weekend, so this year it's
the second weekend in October... The revised weekend at the end
of September works out fine for me... I've changed it on my
calendar.... :)
Good, I didn't want you to have to get back to Rochester, only
to turn around and have to head to the pond.
It wouldn't have been the first time things have been close like
that, but it is nice to have a little breather... :)
I know, last year some of our trips were spaced a bit too close for
much of a breather. We've not done any travel since we came back from
FL at the end of December, next trip will most likely be down there
some time this spring.
Steve and I knew him from the seminary (Steve was in the chapel
choir as a student.) before he came to GBC. Since then we've
gotten to know the rest of the family--his son does a lot of our
yard work.
That's handy. :) And sounds like your music minister is
competent as a musician and all... :)
Very much so! He's got a doctorate in music (not sure what aspect)
so he's very well qualified. Good sense of humor too.
So I see... :)
Hopefully you will get to meet the family in September.
The non-freezer perishable stuffs... :) And probably also the
sales you don't want to miss out on... ;) And as long as you
don't overdo it, it's good to be out and about... :) Has Steve
taken you to that Korean restaurant yet...?
We've not gone to the Korean restaurant yet but did stop in at
quilting after I saw the doctor today. Got to see what the various
projects are in progress. It'll be a bit longer before I can get
back into that or that we go to the Korean place but it's nice to
get out otherwise for a bit. If the weather is nice on Saturday,
I'd like to get to the farmer's market again.
And was it, and did you get there...? Eventually you'll get back
into the normal run of things.... :)
We went, got a few things but this was the last week of the winter schedule. This Saturday starts the spring to fall schedule, longer
hours, lots more produce. Had to get onions at Whole Foods as the
vendor I thought would have some wasn't there. Still, it was good to
get out again.
Good, I didn't want you to have to get back to Rochester, only
to turn around and have to head to the pond.
It wouldn't have been the first time things have been close like
that, but it is nice to have a little breather... :)
I know, last year some of our trips were spaced a bit too close for
much of a breather. We've not done any travel since we came back from
FL at the end of December, next trip will most likely be down there
some time this spring.
Just as well that you didn't have to make any trips during the peak of
the winter... :) You should be pretty well on the way to full
recovery by the time you go back to FL... :)
our RH>>> yard work.Steve and I knew him from the seminary (Steve was in the chapel
choir as a student.) before he came to GBC. Since then we've
gotten to know the rest of the family--his son does a lot of
aspect) RH>> so he's very well qualified. Good sense of humor too.That's handy. :) And sounds like your music minister is
competent as a musician and all... :)
Very much so! He's got a doctorate in music (not sure what
So I see... :)
Hopefully you will get to meet the family in September.
As long as they are around when we're in town... ;)
to RH>> get out otherwise for a bit. If the weather is nice on
Saturday,
back NB>> into the normal run of things.... :)I'd like to get to the farmer's market again.
And was it, and did you get there...? Eventually you'll get
We went, got a few things but this was the last week of the winter schedule. This Saturday starts the spring to fall schedule, longer
hours, lots more produce. Had to get onions at Whole Foods as the
vendor I thought would have some wasn't there. Still, it was good to
get out again.
And the schedule changing is another sure sign of spring... ;) Are
your local farmers actually harvesting early stuff already...? Must
be that some have greenhouses, perhaps....?
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 04-06-19 14:17 <=-
Good, I didn't want you to have to get back to Rochester, only
to turn around and have to head to the pond.
It wouldn't have been the first time things have been close like
that, but it is nice to have a little breather... :)
I know, last year some of our trips were spaced a bit too close
for much of a breather. We've not done any travel since we came
back from FL at the end of December, next trip will most likely
be down there some time this spring.
Just as well that you didn't have to make any trips during theAt the rate things are going, that will probably be some time in May
peak of the winter... :) You should be pretty well on the way to
full recovery by the time you go back to FL... :)
or June.
Steve and I knew him from the seminary (Steve was in the chapel
choir as a student.) before he came to GBC. Since then we've
gotten to know the rest of the family--his son does a lot of
our yard work.
That's handy. :) And sounds like your music minister is
competent as a musician and all... :)
Very much so! He's got a doctorate in music (not sure what
aspect) so he's very well qualified. Good sense of humor too.
So I see... :)
Hopefully you will get to meet the family in September.
As long as they are around when we're in town... ;)School will be in session so they will be. He may have an out of town committment, but the rest of the family would be home.
to get out otherwise for a bit. If the weather is nice on
Saturday, I'd like to get to the farmer's market again.
And was it, and did you get there...? Eventually you'll get
back into the normal run of things.... :)
We went, got a few things but this was the last week of the winter
schedule. This Saturday starts the spring to fall schedule, longer
hours, lots more produce. Had to get onions at Whole Foods as the
vendor I thought would have some wasn't there. Still, it was good
to get out again.
And the schedule changing is another sure sign of spring... ;)Some green houses, some other methods of storage for things like sweet potatoes. Went to the market today and got spinach, plus some basil ("regular" and boxwood) plants.
Are your local farmers actually harvesting early stuff already...?
Must be that some have greenhouses, perhaps....?
to NB>> full recovery by the time you go back to FL... :)Just as well that you didn't have to make any trips during the
peak of the winter... :) You should be pretty well on the way
At the rate things are going, that will probably be some time in May
or June.
Which... the trip to FL or the recovery....? Or both.... :)
School will be in session so they will be. He may have an out of town committment, but the rest of the family would be home.Very much so! He's got a doctorate in music (not sure what
aspect) so he's very well qualified. Good sense of humor too.
So I see... :)
Hopefully you will get to meet the family in September.
As long as they are around when we're in town... ;)
So we should be able to meet them anyway... :)
winter RH>> schedule. This Saturday starts the spring to fallWe went, got a few things but this was the last week of the
schedule, longer RH>> hours, lots more produce. Had to get onions at Whole Foods as the RH>> vendor I thought would have some wasn't
there. Still, it was good RH>> to get out again.
already...? NB>> Must be that some have greenhouses, perhaps....?And the schedule changing is another sure sign of spring... ;)
Are your local farmers actually harvesting early stuff
Some green houses, some other methods of storage for things like sweet potatoes. Went to the market today and got spinach, plus some basil ("regular" and boxwood) plants.
Are you going to plant them in pots, or can you plant in the ground now...?
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 04-10-19 14:02 <=-
Just as well that you didn't have to make any trips during the
peak of the winter... :) You should be pretty well on the way
to full recovery by the time you go back to FL... :)
At the rate things are going, that will probably be some time
in May or June.
Which... the trip to FL or the recovery....? Or both.... :)
Either one or both--calendar is filling up with medical appointments
for those 2 months. Also depends on how much therapy they want me to
have.
Very much so! He's got a doctorate in music (not sure what
aspect) so he's very well qualified. Good sense of humor too.
So I see... :)
Hopefully you will get to meet the family in September.
As long as they are around when we're in town... ;)
School will be in session so they will be. He may have an out
of town committment, but the rest of the family would be home.
So we should be able to meet them anyway... :)
Yes, don't know his schedule but do know he does present at several conferences during the school year.
We went, got a few things but this was the last week of the
winter schedule. This Saturday starts the spring to fall
schedule, longer hours, lots more produce. Had to get onions at
Whole Foods as the vendor I thought would have some wasn't
there. Still, it was good to get out again.
And the schedule changing is another sure sign of spring... ;)
Are your local farmers actually harvesting early stuff
already...? Must be that some have greenhouses, perhaps....?
Some green houses, some other methods of storage for things like
sweet potatoes. Went to the market today and got spinach, plus
some basil ("regular" and boxwood) plants.
Are you going to plant them in pots, or can you plant in the
ground now...?
They're in the ground; we should be frost free now.
Had quite the thunderstorm the other night but we missed the hail
that some areas got. That wouldn't have been good for us or the
local farmers--getting on to strawberry season shortly.
peak of the winter... :) You should be pretty well on the way
to full recovery by the time you go back to FL... :)
At the rate things are going, that will probably be some time
in May or June.
Which... the trip to FL or the recovery....? Or both.... :)
Either one or both--calendar is filling up with medical appointments
for those 2 months. Also depends on how much therapy they want me to
have.
And, barring any emergency situations in FL, better to stay put until
at least the formal part of your therapy is completed.... :)
School will be in session so they will be. He may have an out
of town committment, but the rest of the family would be home.
So we should be able to meet them anyway... :)
Yes, don't know his schedule but do know he does present at several conferences during the school year.
So might be away... :)
Some green houses, some other methods of storage for things like
sweet potatoes. Went to the market today and got spinach, plus
some basil ("regular" and boxwood) plants.
Are you going to plant them in pots, or can you plant in the
ground now...?
They're in the ground; we should be frost free now.
You are indeed ahead of us... At least my daffodils have started blooming... and the tulips are budding... :)
Had quite the thunderstorm the other night but we missed the hail
that some areas got. That wouldn't have been good for us or the
local farmers--getting on to strawberry season shortly.
That was a mercy... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 04-18-19 14:55 <=-
Which... the trip to FL or the recovery....? Or both.... :)
Either one or both--calendar is filling up with medical
appointments for those 2 months. Also depends on how much
therapy they want me to have.
And, barring any emergency situations in FL, better to stay put
until at least the formal part of your therapy is completed.... :)
Today is their official move in day. We probably won't be going down
there until, at the earliest, Jume, as we've got therapy (and other appointments) scheduled thru the end of May/early Jume.
School will be in session so they will be. He may have an out
of town committment, but the rest of the family would be home.
So we should be able to meet them anyway... :)
Yes, don't know his schedule but do know he does present at
several conferences during the school year.
So might be away... :)
We'll see in September.
Some green houses, some other methods of storage for things like
sweet potatoes. Went to the market today and got spinach, plus
some basil ("regular" and boxwood) plants.
Are you going to plant them in pots, or can you plant in the
ground now...?
They're in the ground; we should be frost free now.
You are indeed ahead of us... At least my daffodils have started
blooming... and the tulips are budding... :)
You should be seeing more (relatively) local produce showing up in
stores also. Instead of coming from California or Florida, it may be coming South Carolina.
Had quite the thunderstorm the other night but we missed the hail
that some areas got. That wouldn't have been good for us or the
local farmers--getting on to strawberry season shortly.
That was a mercy... :)
Very much so; farmers were hit hard by a late freeze last year. This
year has been wet, but not as cold.
Today is their official move in day. We probably won't be going down
there until, at the earliest, Jume, as we've got therapy (and other appointments) scheduled thru the end of May/early Jume.
So the hope to be able to help them with the move was just a nice
thought, while it lasted.... ;) But it's better to get yourself
healed first and get the therapy you need... :) Later, if they still need
help getting settled, maybe you can help with that.... :)
Yes, don't know his schedule but do know he does present at
several conferences during the school year.
So might be away... :)
We'll see in September.
Yup. :)
like RH>>> sweet potatoes. Went to the market today and got spinach,Some green houses, some other methods of storage for things
plus
some basil ("regular" and boxwood) plants.
Are you going to plant them in pots, or can you plant in the
ground now...?
They're in the ground; we should be frost free now.
You are indeed ahead of us... At least my daffodils have started
blooming... and the tulips are budding... :)
You should be seeing more (relatively) local produce showing up in
stores also. Instead of coming from California or Florida, it may be coming South Carolina.
That's a little more local, I guess... ;) I think there may be some
stuff even actually local, from greenhouses... :)
hail RH>> that some areas got. That wouldn't have been good for us orHad quite the thunderstorm the other night but we missed the
the
local farmers--getting on to strawberry season shortly.
That was a mercy... :)
Very much so; farmers were hit hard by a late freeze last year. This
year has been wet, but not as cold.
And hopefully no freezes in the offing this year, either.... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 04-24-19 16:01 <=-
Today is their official move in day. We probably won't be going
down there until, at the earliest, June, as we've got therapy
(and other appointments) scheduled thru the end of May/early June.
So the hope to be able to help them with the move was just a nice
thought, while it lasted.... ;) But it's better to get yourself
healed first and get the therapy you need... :) Later, if they
still need help getting settled, maybe you can help with that... :)
We're planning a June trip down there, between appointments. It'll be
to pick up some things they have for us, help them move some things
over to the apartment if needed or take other stuff back to the house
if needed.
Yes, don't know his schedule but do know he does present at
several conferences during the school year.
So might be away... :)
We'll see in September.
Yup. :)
Meanwhile, his parents were in town for the past week--his mom both
sang in the Easter choir and played piano for one number.
Some green houses, some other methods of storage for things
like sweet potatoes. Went to the market today and got spinach,
plus some basil ("regular" and boxwood) plants.
Are you going to plant them in pots, or can you plant in the
ground now...?
They're in the ground; we should be frost free now.
You are indeed ahead of us... At least my daffodils have started
blooming... and the tulips are budding... :)
You should be seeing more (relatively) local produce showing up
in stores also. Instead of coming from California or Florida, it
may be coming from South Carolina.
That's a little more local, I guess... ;) I think there may be
some stuff even actually local, from greenhouses... :)
There is that also.
Had quite the thunderstorm the other night but we missed the
hail that some areas got. That wouldn't have been good for us
or the local farmers--getting on to strawberry season shortly.
That was a mercy... :)
Very much so; farmers were hit hard by a late freeze last year.
This year has been wet, but not as cold.
And hopefully no freezes in the offing this year, either.... :)
Apparantly not. One of the tornadoes that hit a couple of counties
over was an EF 2, others were EF 0 & 1, plus a lot of straight line
wind damage. The big one hit a dairy farm, killed one cow & did other damage but could have done a lot more.
We're planning a June trip down there, between appointments. It'll be
to pick up some things they have for us, help them move some things
over to the apartment if needed or take other stuff back to the house
if needed.
What's going to happen with their house...?
Yes, don't know his schedule but do know he does present at
several conferences during the school year.
So might be away... :)
We'll see in September.
Yup. :)
Meanwhile, his parents were in town for the past week--his mom both
sang in the Easter choir and played piano for one number.
That was helpful... :) Had they planned it that way...?
started NB>>> blooming... and the tulips are budding... :)Some green houses, some other methods of storage for things
like sweet potatoes. Went to the market today and got spinach,
plus some basil ("regular" and boxwood) plants.
Are you going to plant them in pots, or can you plant in the
ground now...?
They're in the ground; we should be frost free now.
You are indeed ahead of us... At least my daffodils have
You should be seeing more (relatively) local produce showing up
in stores also. Instead of coming from California or Florida, it
may be coming from South Carolina.
That's a little more local, I guess... ;) I think there may be
some stuff even actually local, from greenhouses... :)
There is that also.
The CLementines last week (or maybe the week before) didn't have a
foreign country of origin noted, so probably were from someplace in
the US... maybe Florida or California.... But it's the end of the
season
for them... that might be the last box I get for now...
This year has been wet, but not as cold.
And hopefully no freezes in the offing this year, either.... :)
Apparantly not. One of the tornadoes that hit a couple of counties
over was an EF 2, others were EF 0 & 1, plus a lot of straight line
wind damage. The big one hit a dairy farm, killed one cow & did other damage but could have done a lot more.
That's bad enough... but, yes, coulda been worse... I wonder if they were able to salvage the meat from that cow...
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 05-01-19 14:33 <=-
We're planning a June trip down there, between appointments.
It'll be to pick up some things they have for us, help them
move some things over to the apartment if needed or take other
stuff back to the house if needed.
What's going to happen with their house...?
Eventually sold, after Mom and Dad get all they want to keep from it
and the children take what they want.
Yes, don't know his schedule but do know he does present at
several conferences during the school year.
So might be away... :)
We'll see in September.
Yup. :)
Meanwhile, his parents were in town for the past week--his mom
both sang in the Easter choir and played piano for one number.
That was helpful... :) Had they planned it that way...?
Talking with her, she said that they did. Three years ago when the
Gettys did a concert at the seminary with a community mass choir that
he directed, his mom sang in that also. Each church was allotted 3 men,
3 women in the choir; IIRC, she was our 3rd woman. (G)
Yes, they're needed to get the early produce ready for sale or plants started to be transplanted later. It's now strawberry time--saw a
stand yesterday while we were out but we had some in the fridge so
didn't pick any more up.
The CLementines last week (or maybe the week before) didn't have a
foreign country of origin noted, so probably were from someplace
in the US... maybe Florida or California.... But it's the end of
the season for them... that might be the last box I get for now...
Until next winter. We usually get some but didn't this winter.
This year has been wet, but not as cold.
And hopefully no freezes in the offing this year, either.... :)
Apparantly not. One of the tornadoes that hit a couple of
counties over was an EF 2, others were EF 0 & 1, plus a lot of
straight line wind damage. The big one hit a dairy farm, killed
one cow & did other damage but could have done a lot more.
That's bad enough... but, yes, coulda been worse... I wonder if
they were able to salvage the meat from that cow...
Don't know; I understand it was injured in the storm but don't know if
it died from the injuries or had to be put down because of them. We
had to go over to the area yesterday, stopped at the dairy store for
ice cream. (It was good.) The store had several newspaper & magazine clippings about how the place got started, only about 15 years ago.
It'll be to pick up some things they have for us, help them
move some things over to the apartment if needed or take other
stuff back to the house if needed.
What's going to happen with their house...?
Eventually sold, after Mom and Dad get all they want to keep from it
and the children take what they want.
So still a flexible timeline... but a definite plan...
Meanwhile, his parents were in town for the past week--his mom
both sang in the Easter choir and played piano for one number.
That was helpful... :) Had they planned it that way...?
Talking with her, she said that they did. Three years ago when the
Gettys did a concert at the seminary with a community mass choir that
he directed, his mom sang in that also. Each church was allotted 3 men,
3 women in the choir; IIRC, she was our 3rd woman. (G)
Sounds like it was an occasion she didn't want to miss out on... :)
Yes, they're needed to get the early produce ready for sale or plants started to be transplanted later. It's now strawberry time--saw a
stand yesterday while we were out but we had some in the fridge so
didn't pick any more up.
We're getting blueberries from Mexico now... that actually taste
decent... :)
a NB>> foreign country of origin noted, so probably were fromThe CLementines last week (or maybe the week before) didn't have
someplace
of NB>> the season for them... that might be the last box I get for now...in the US... maybe Florida or California.... But it's the end
Until next winter. We usually get some but didn't this winter.
Right. I like having them as a quick and easy way to get Vit C in the winter.... ;)
if NB>> they were able to salvage the meat from that cow...That's bad enough... but, yes, coulda been worse... I wonder
Don't know; I understand it was injured in the storm but don't know if
it died from the injuries or had to be put down because of them. We
had to go over to the area yesterday, stopped at the dairy store for
ice cream. (It was good.) The store had several newspaper & magazine clippings about how the place got started, only about 15 years ago.
Sounds like they are doing ok, then.. :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 05-05-19 18:24 <=-
It'll be to pick up some things they have for us, help them
move some things over to the apartment if needed or take other
stuff back to the house if needed.
What's going to happen with their house...?
Eventually sold, after Mom and Dad get all they want to keep
from it and the children take what they want.
So still a flexible timeline... but a definite plan...
We're looking for it to go on the market over the summer. I'm sure
when we go down, plans will be firmed up more.
Meanwhile, his parents were in town for the past week--his mom
both sang in the Easter choir and played piano for one number.
That was helpful... :) Had they planned it that way...?
Talking with her, she said that they did. Three years ago when the
Gettys did a concert at the seminary with a community mass choir
he directed, his mom sang in that also. Each church was allotted
3 men, 3 women in the choir; IIRC, she was our 3rd woman. (G)
Sounds like it was an occasion she didn't want to miss out on... :)
For sure! Steve had sung with them before when he was in the chapel
choir while a seminary student but this was my first time.
Yes, they're needed to get the early produce ready for sale or
plants started to be transplanted later. It's now strawberry
time--saw a stand yesterday while we were out but we had some
in the fridge so didn't pick any more up.
We're getting blueberries from Mexico now... that actually taste
decent... :)
We'll be getting local blueberries next month!
The CLementines last week (or maybe the week before) didn't
have a foreign country of origin noted, so probably were from
someplace in the US... maybe Florida or California.... But
it's the end of the season for them... that might be the last
box I get for now...
Until next winter. We usually get some but didn't this winter.
Right. I like having them as a quick and easy way to get Vit C
in the winter.... ;)
I usually pop a 1000 mg tablet twice a day.
That's bad enough... but, yes, coulda been worse... I wonder
if they were able to salvage the meat from that cow...
Don't know; I understand it was injured in the storm but don't
know if it died from the injuries or had to be put down because
of them. We had to go over to the area yesterday, stopped at the
dairy store for ice cream. (It was good.) The store had several
newspaper & magazine clippings about how the place got started,
only about 15 years ago.
Sounds like they are doing ok, then.. :)
They are--quite well known in the central part of the state. Our local
ice cream place gets some (maybe all?) of his base mixes from them.
What's going to happen with their house...?
Eventually sold, after Mom and Dad get all they want to keep
from it and the children take what they want.
So still a flexible timeline... but a definite plan...
We're looking for it to go on the market over the summer. I'm sure
when we go down, plans will be firmed up more.
Makes sense... :) By then all of the children will have weighed in
and taken what they want....?
the RH>> Gettys did a concert at the seminary with a community massThat was helpful... :) Had they planned it that way...?
Talking with her, she said that they did. Three years ago when
choir
:)he directed, his mom sang in that also. Each church was allotted
3 men, 3 women in the choir; IIRC, she was our 3rd woman. (G)
Sounds like it was an occasion she didn't want to miss out on...
For sure! Steve had sung with them before when he was in the chapel
choir while a seminary student but this was my first time.
And quite the experience, I'm sure... :)
Yes, they're needed to get the early produce ready for sale or
plants started to be transplanted later. It's now strawberry
time--saw a stand yesterday while we were out but we had some
in the fridge so didn't pick any more up.
We're getting blueberries from Mexico now... that actually taste
decent... :)
We'll be getting local blueberries next month!
I'm sure.... the pint I got yesterday was from Georgia... ;)
box I get for now...
Until next winter. We usually get some but didn't this winter.
Right. I like having them as a quick and easy way to get Vit C
in the winter.... ;)
I usually pop a 1000 mg tablet twice a day.
I used to, but I really do prefer to get Vit C from foods where possible....
of them. We had to go over to the area yesterday, stopped at the
dairy store for ice cream. (It was good.) The store had several
newspaper & magazine clippings about how the place got started,
only about 15 years ago.
Sounds like they are doing ok, then.. :)
They are--quite well known in the central part of the state. Our local
ice cream place gets some (maybe all?) of his base mixes from them.
Including that yummy chocolate (Ecuadoran, was it?) ice cream....?
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 05-12-19 19:46 <=-
That was helpful... :) Had they planned it that way...?
Talking with her, she said that they did. Three years ago whenallotted 3 men, 3 women in the choir; IIRC, she was our 3rd woman. (G)
the Gettys did a concert at the seminary with a community mass
choir he directed, his mom sang in that also. Each church was
Sounds like it was an occasion she didn't want to miss out on...
For sure! Steve had sung with them before when he was in the
chapel choir while a seminary student but this was my first time.
And quite the experience, I'm sure... :)
Very much so! We were part of a choir in Savannah that sang with the
Mike Speck Trio; that was another "work but fun" time.
Yes, they're needed to get the early produce ready for sale or
plants started to be transplanted later. It's now strawberry
time--saw a stand yesterday while we were out but we had some
in the fridge so didn't pick any more up.
We're getting blueberries from Mexico now... that actually taste
decent... :)
We'll be getting local blueberries next month!
I'm sure.... the pint I got yesterday was from Georgia... ;)
Not surprising. They usually show up here around the end of
May/beginning of June. Peaches from SC will come in next, then the NC peaches will hit the markets. All good eating in various forms--we've grilled peache halves. That's good for the not quite ripe ones as the
heat ripens them the last bit, makes them sweet but not overly so.
I usually pop a 1000 mg tablet twice a day.
I used to, but I really do prefer to get Vit C from foods where
possible....
I do both but to ensure I get the full amount, I add the suppliment.
Since I'm not supposed to have much, if any, OJ (bad for the blood
sugar), I don't get the C from that, that I used to.
of them. We had to go over to the area yesterday, stopped at the
dairy store for ice cream. (It was good.) The store had several
newspaper & magazine clippings about how the place got started,
only about 15 years ago.
Sounds like they are doing ok, then.. :)
They are--quite well known in the central part of the state.
Our local ice cream place gets some (maybe all?) of his base
mixes from them.
Including that yummy chocolate (Ecuadoran, was it?) ice cream....?
Yes, and hopefully we'll get over there in September. Maybe they'll
have the ginger ice cream then.
time. NB>> And quite the experience, I'm sure... :)For sure! Steve had sung with them before when he was in the
chapel choir while a seminary student but this was my first
Very much so! We were part of a choir in Savannah that sang with the
Mike Speck Trio; that was another "work but fun" time.
You have had some neat opportunities... :)
taste NB>>> decent... :)Yes, they're needed to get the early produce ready for sale or
plants started to be transplanted later. It's now strawberry
time--saw a stand yesterday while we were out but we had some
in the fridge so didn't pick any more up.
We're getting blueberries from Mexico now... that actually
We'll be getting local blueberries next month!
I'm sure.... the pint I got yesterday was from Georgia... ;)
Not surprising. They usually show up here around the end of
May/beginning of June. Peaches from SC will come in next, then the NC peaches will hit the markets. All good eating in various forms--we've grilled peache halves. That's good for the not quite ripe ones as the
heat ripens them the last bit, makes them sweet but not overly so.
Sounds nice... :)
I usually pop a 1000 mg tablet twice a day.
I used to, but I really do prefer to get Vit C from foods where
possible....
I do both but to ensure I get the full amount, I add the suppliment.
Since I'm not supposed to have much, if any, OJ (bad for the blood
sugar), I don't get the C from that, that I used to.
True, many sources of C are also carbs...
the RH>>> dairy store for ice cream. (It was good.) The store had several RH>>> newspaper & magazine clippings about how the place got started,of them. We had to go over to the area yesterday, stopped at
cream....?only about 15 years ago.
Sounds like they are doing ok, then.. :)
They are--quite well known in the central part of the state.
Our local ice cream place gets some (maybe all?) of his base
mixes from them.
Including that yummy chocolate (Ecuadoran, was it?) ice
Yes, and hopefully we'll get over there in September. Maybe they'll
have the ginger ice cream then.
Is that a regular special flavor...?
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 05-19-19 20:22 <=-
We're getting blueberries from Mexico now... that actually
taste decent... :)
We'll be getting local blueberries next month!
I'm sure.... the pint I got yesterday was from Georgia... ;)
Not surprising. They usually show up here around the end of
May/beginning of June. Peaches from SC will come in next, then
the NC peaches will hit the markets. All good eating in various
forms--we've grilled peach halves. That's good for the not
quite ripe ones as the heat ripens them the last bit, makes them
sweet but not overly so.
Sounds nice... :)
We've done it a few times; Steve did it with a mango a few days ago.
It was just as good as the peaches done the same way.
I usually pop a 1000 mg tablet twice a day.
I used to, but I really do prefer to get Vit C from foods where
possible....
I do both but to ensure I get the full amount, I add the suppliment.
Since I'm not supposed to have much, if any, OJ (bad for the blood
sugar), I don't get the C from that, that I used to.
True, many sources of C are also carbs...
I've been using the tablets for years; I think I started in college
with a low dose, then upped it as the lungs got worse.
Sounds like they are doing ok, then.. :)
They are--quite well known in the central part of the state.
Our local ice cream place gets some (maybe all?) of his base
mixes from them.
Including that yummy chocolate (Ecuadoran, was it?) ice
cream....?
Yes, and hopefully we'll get over there in September. Maybe
they'll have the ginger ice cream then.
Is that a regular special flavor...?
You never know what will pop up there. Maybe if we make a special
request in early September for later in the month, he might consider
it. Worth a try. (G)
May/beginning of June. Peaches from SC will come in next, then
the NC peaches will hit the markets. All good eating in various
forms--we've grilled peach halves. That's good for the not
quite ripe ones as the heat ripens them the last bit, makes them
sweet but not overly so.
Sounds nice... :)
We've done it a few times; Steve did it with a mango a few days ago.
It was just as good as the peaches done the same way.
I'd guess it would work for any fairly juicy fruit... :)
suppliment. RH>> Since I'm not supposed to have much, if any, OJ (badI do both but to ensure I get the full amount, I add the
for the blood RH>> sugar), I don't get the C from that, that I used
to.
True, many sources of C are also carbs...
I've been using the tablets for years; I think I started in college
with a low dose, then upped it as the lungs got worse.
At one point I was using a lot of supplemental vitamins and minerals,
then backed off on it... now my supplements are mostly celery and cinnamon.... ;) And the Viactiv calcium chews with the D & K....
Sounds like they are doing ok, then.. :)
They are--quite well known in the central part of the state.
Our local ice cream place gets some (maybe all?) of his base
mixes from them.
Including that yummy chocolate (Ecuadoran, was it?) ice
cream....?
Yes, and hopefully we'll get over there in September. Maybe
they'll have the ginger ice cream then.
Is that a regular special flavor...?
You never know what will pop up there. Maybe if we make a special
request in early September for later in the month, he might consider
it. Worth a try. (G)
Yup, worth a try. :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 05-23-19 15:00 <=-
May/beginning of June. Peaches from SC will come in next, then
the NC peaches will hit the markets. All good eating in various
forms--we've grilled peach halves. That's good for the not
quite ripe ones as the heat ripens them the last bit, makes them
sweet but not overly so.
Sounds nice... :)
We've done it a few times; Steve did it with a mango a few days
ago. It was just as good as the peaches done the same way.
I'd guess it would work for any fairly juicy fruit... :)
As long as it's not quite ripe. If it's ripe, shading to over ripe,
it'll be a juicy mess.
I do both but to ensure I get the full amount, I add the
suppliment. Since I'm not supposed to have much, if any, OJ (bad
for the blood sugar), I don't get the C from that, that I used
to.
True, many sources of C are also carbs...
I've been using the tablets for years; I think I started in
college with a low dose, then upped it as the lungs got worse.
At one point I was using a lot of supplemental vitamins and
minerals, then backed off on it... now my supplements are mostly
celery and cinnamon.... ;) And the Viactiv calcium chews with
the D & K....
I use more than that, some on doctor's suggestion after looking at
blood work results.
Sounds like they are doing ok, then.. :)
They are--quite well known in the central part of the state.
Our local ice cream place gets some (maybe all?) of his base
mixes from them.
Including that yummy chocolate (Ecuadoran, was it?) ice
cream....?
Yes, and hopefully we'll get over there in September. Maybe
they'll have the ginger ice cream then.
Is that a regular special flavor...?
You never know what will pop up there. Maybe if we make a
special request in early September for later in the month, he
might consider it. Worth a try. (G)
Yup, worth a try. :)
We were over there last night and they had the ginger. We both took a sample taste of it--a bit too strong for a full cone but would be good
in small amounts.
Steve got a banana mixed with nuts & choc chips; I got their
standard (but always good) chocolate. He usually has no more
than about 12 choices; some standard, some rather unusual and
usually at least one or two "adults only" flavors.
them RH>>> sweet but not overly so.forms--we've grilled peach halves. That's good for the not
quite ripe ones as the heat ripens them the last bit, makes
Sounds nice... :)
We've done it a few times; Steve did it with a mango a few days
ago. It was just as good as the peaches done the same way.
I'd guess it would work for any fairly juicy fruit... :)
As long as it's not quite ripe. If it's ripe, shading to over ripe,
it'll be a juicy mess.
True. :) And speaking of NC fruit... it looked as though the blueberries I bought last week were from NC (the grower addresses were
NC and NJ)... :)
True, many sources of C are also carbs...
I've been using the tablets for years; I think I started in
college with a low dose, then upped it as the lungs got worse.
At one point I was using a lot of supplemental vitamins and
minerals, then backed off on it... now my supplements are mostly
celery and cinnamon.... ;) And the Viactiv calcium chews with
the D & K....
I use more than that, some on doctor's suggestion after looking at
blood work results.
We each have what works for us.... :)
Sounds like they are doing ok, then.. :)
They are--quite well known in the central part of the state.
Our local ice cream place gets some (maybe all?) of his base
mixes from them.
Including that yummy chocolate (Ecuadoran, was it?) ice
cream....?
Yes, and hopefully we'll get over there in September. Maybe
they'll have the ginger ice cream then.
Is that a regular special flavor...?
You never know what will pop up there. Maybe if we make a
special request in early September for later in the month, he
might consider it. Worth a try. (G)
Yup, worth a try. :)
We were over there last night and they had the ginger. We both took a sample taste of it--a bit too strong for a full cone but would be good
in small amounts.
Would be interesting to compare with what Fu makes... ;)
Steve got a banana mixed with nuts & choc chips; I got their
standard (but always good) chocolate. He usually has no more
than about 12 choices; some standard, some rather unusual and
usually at least one or two "adults only" flavors.
As in, only the most adventurous child would like it....? Or with ingredients that children shouldn't have....?
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 05-29-19 21:30 <=-
We've done it a few times; Steve did it with a mango a few days
ago. It was just as good as the peaches done the same way.
I'd guess it would work for any fairly juicy fruit... :)
As long as it's not quite ripe. If it's ripe, shading to over
ripe, it'll be a juicy mess.
True. :) And speaking of NC fruit... it looked as though the
blueberries I bought last week were from NC (the grower
addresses were NC and NJ)... :)
Hmmmmmmm, wonder where. Probably down closer to the coast.
Including that yummy chocolate (Ecuadoran, was it?) ice
cream....?
Yes, and hopefully we'll get over there in September. Maybe
they'll have the ginger ice cream then.
Is that a regular special flavor...?
You never know what will pop up there. Maybe if we make a
special request in early September for later in the month, he
might consider it. Worth a try. (G)
Yup, worth a try. :)
We were over there last night and they had the ginger. We both
took a sample taste of it--a bit too strong for a full cone but
would be good in small amounts.
Would be interesting to compare with what Fu makes... ;)
Yes, he had a pint of it in the freezer tonight but we left it there. Talked with his wife--he will do special requests so maybe we can
request ginger for late September.
Steve got a banana mixed with nuts & choc chips; I got their
standard (but always good) chocolate. He usually has no more
than about 12 choices; some standard, some rather unusual and
usually at least one or two "adults only" flavors.
As in, only the most adventurous child would like it....? Or
with ingredients that children shouldn't have....?
The latter. (G)
True. :) And speaking of NC fruit... it looked as though the
blueberries I bought last week were from NC (the grower
addresses were NC and NJ)... :)
Hmmmmmmm, wonder where. Probably down closer to the coast.
Possibly.... although, the pint I bought this week said it was from Raleigh NC.. a different brand... Our local ones should be showing up soon... ;)
You never know what will pop up there. Maybe if we make a
special request in early September for later in the month, he
might consider it. Worth a try. (G)
Yup, worth a try. :)
We were over there last night and they had the ginger. We both
took a sample taste of it--a bit too strong for a full cone but
would be good in small amounts.
Would be interesting to compare with what Fu makes... ;)
Yes, he had a pint of it in the freezer tonight but we left it there. Talked with his wife--he will do special requests so maybe we can
request ginger for late September.
That would be nice... ;)
Steve got a banana mixed with nuts & choc chips; I got their
standard (but always good) chocolate. He usually has no more
than about 12 choices; some standard, some rather unusual and
usually at least one or two "adults only" flavors.
As in, only the most adventurous child would like it....? Or
with ingredients that children shouldn't have....?
The latter. (G)
Ah... like coffee, or alcoholic....?
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 06-03-19 17:32 <=-
True. :) And speaking of NC fruit... it looked as though the
blueberries I bought last week were from NC (the grower
addresses were NC and NJ)... :)
Hmmmmmmm, wonder where. Probably down closer to the coast.
Possibly.... although, the pint I bought this week said it was
from Raleigh NC.. a different brand... Our local ones should
be showing up soon... ;)
Got to be grown somewhere other than Raleigh, but where is the
unknown.
You never know what will pop up there. Maybe if we make a
special request in early September for later in the month, he
might consider it. Worth a try. (G)
Yup, worth a try. :)
We were over there last night and they had the ginger. We both
took a sample taste of it--a bit too strong for a full cone but
would be good in small amounts.
Would be interesting to compare with what Fu makes... ;)
Yes, he had a pint of it in the freezer tonight but we left it
there. Talked with his wife--he will do special requests so
maybe we can request ginger for late September.
That would be nice... ;)
I'll have to remember in mid September or so to ask him to do a batch
for the last week end of the month.
Steve got a banana mixed with nuts & choc chips; I got their
standard (but always good) chocolate. He usually has no more
than about 12 choices; some standard, some rather unusual and
usually at least one or two "adults only" flavors.
As in, only the most adventurous child would like it....? Or
with ingredients that children shouldn't have....?
The latter. (G)
Ah... like coffee, or alcoholic....?
Again, the latter. Found out he does a lot from scratch, including
making his own extracts.
True. :) And speaking of NC fruit... it looked as though the
blueberries I bought last week were from NC (the grower
addresses were NC and NJ)... :)
Hmmmmmmm, wonder where. Probably down closer to the coast.
Possibly.... although, the pint I bought this week said it was
from Raleigh NC.. a different brand... Our local ones should
be showing up soon... ;)
Got to be grown somewhere other than Raleigh, but where is the
unknown.
According to the package, it is grown by Nuturipe Farms, 13200
Strickland Rd #114-323, Raleigh NC 27613....
We were over there last night and they had the ginger. We both
took a sample taste of it--a bit too strong for a full cone but
would be good in small amounts.
Would be interesting to compare with what Fu makes... ;)
Yes, he had a pint of it in the freezer tonight but we left it
there. Talked with his wife--he will do special requests so
maybe we can request ginger for late September.
That would be nice... ;)
I'll have to remember in mid September or so to ask him to do a batch
for the last week end of the month.
Jot it down on your calendar.... (G)
Steve got a banana mixed with nuts & choc chips; I got their
standard (but always good) chocolate. He usually has no more
than about 12 choices; some standard, some rather unusual and
usually at least one or two "adults only" flavors.
As in, only the most adventurous child would like it....? Or
with ingredients that children shouldn't have....?
The latter. (G)
Ah... like coffee, or alcoholic....?
Again, the latter. Found out he does a lot from scratch, including
making his own extracts.
Those could be interesting to try, too.... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 06-10-19 21:13 <=-
True. :) And speaking of NC fruit... it looked as though the
blueberries I bought last week were from NC (the grower
addresses were NC and NJ)... :)
Hmmmmmmm, wonder where. Probably down closer to the coast.
Possibly.... although, the pint I bought this week said it was
from Raleigh NC.. a different brand... Our local ones should
be showing up soon... ;)
Got to be grown somewhere other than Raleigh, but where is the
unknown.
According to the package, it is grown by Naturipe Farms, 13200
Strickland Rd #114-323, Raleigh NC 27613....
Sounds like a business address. Maybe an extreme outer limit of
Raleigh; the city seems to like to put "city limits" signs way far away from the city. (G)
We were over there last night and they had the ginger. We both
took a sample taste of it--a bit too strong for a full cone but
would be good in small amounts.
Would be interesting to compare with what Fu makes... ;)
Yes, he had a pint of it in the freezer tonight but we left it
there. Talked with his wife--he will do special requests so
maybe we can request ginger for late September.
That would be nice... ;)
I'll have to remember in mid September or so to ask him to do a
batch for the last week end of the month.
Jot it down on your calendar.... (G)
Maybe, but can't at the moment.
Steve got a banana mixed with nuts & choc chips; I got their
standard (but always good) chocolate. He usually has no more
than about 12 choices; some standard, some rather unusual and
usually at least one or two "adults only" flavors.
As in, only the most adventurous child would like it....? Or
with ingredients that children shouldn't have....?
The latter. (G)
Ah... like coffee, or alcoholic....?
Again, the latter. Found out he does a lot from scratch,
including making his own extracts.
Those could be interesting to try, too.... :)
His ice creams have them in their base mix.
Got to be grown somewhere other than Raleigh, but where is the
unknown.
According to the package, it is grown by Naturipe Farms, 13200
Strickland Rd #114-323, Raleigh NC 27613....
Sounds like a business address. Maybe an extreme outer limit of
Raleigh; the city seems to like to put "city limits" signs way far away from the city. (G)
It could be a Raleigh post office, and be somewhat rural, just
outside, like many of the farms around here are.... :) But
apparently, this
company also is in (or has a farm in) Georgia, as Michael bought a
pint of blueberries, same brand, but Georgia.... :)
but RH>>>> would be good in small amounts.We were over there last night and they had the ginger. We both
took a sample taste of it--a bit too strong for a full cone
Would be interesting to compare with what Fu makes... ;)
Yes, he had a pint of it in the freezer tonight but we left it
there. Talked with his wife--he will do special requests so
maybe we can request ginger for late September.
That would be nice... ;)
I'll have to remember in mid September or so to ask him to do a
batch for the last week end of the month.
Jot it down on your calendar.... (G)
Maybe, but can't at the moment.
Not being home with the main computer.... don't you have a pocket
computer to jot it down in....?
As in, only the most adventurous child would like it....? Or
with ingredients that children shouldn't have....?
The latter. (G)
Ah... like coffee, or alcoholic....?
Again, the latter. Found out he does a lot from scratch,
including making his own extracts.
Those could be interesting to try, too.... :)
His ice creams have them in their base mix.
Another innovator, like Fu... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 06-18-19 12:45 <=-
Got to be grown somewhere other than Raleigh, but where is the
unknown.
According to the package, it is grown by Naturipe Farms, 13200
Strickland Rd #114-323, Raleigh NC 27613....
Sounds like a business address. Maybe an extreme outer limit of
Raleigh; the city seems to like to put "city limits" signs way
far away from the city. (G)
It could be a Raleigh post office, and be somewhat rural, just
outside, like many of the farms around here are.... :) But
apparently, this company also is in (or has a farm in) Georgia,
as Michael bought a pint of blueberries, same brand, but
Georgia.... :)
Could be regional offices, with the farms relatively near each one.
We got some SC peaches at a roadside stand on our way north on Saturday. Small, clingstone, but very juicy. Good for eating as is; I don't want
to mess with cutting them up for pies or whatever.
We were over there last night and they had the ginger. We both
took a sample taste of it--a bit too strong for a full cone
but would be good in small amounts.
Would be interesting to compare with what Fu makes... ;)
Yes, he had a pint of it in the freezer tonight but we left it
there. Talked with his wife--he will do special requests so
maybe we can request ginger for late September.
That would be nice... ;)
I'll have to remember in mid September or so to ask him to do a
batch for the last week end of the month.
Jot it down on your calendar.... (G)
Maybe, but can't at the moment.
Not being home with the main computer.... don't you have a pocket
calendar to jot it down in....?
Probably the phone has a memo type section but we're back home and can
now put it on the calendar.
Found a place that has 30 flavors of Hershey's ice cream the other
night. (G)
RH<>>> The latter. (G)As in, only the most adventurous child would like it....? Or
with ingredients that children shouldn't have....?
Ah... like coffee, or alcoholic....?
Again, the latter. Found out he does a lot from scratch,
including making his own extracts.
Those could be interesting to try, too.... :)
His ice creams have them in their base mix.
Another innovator, like Fu... :)
Yes, but this one only does ice cream, not sushi. (g)
apparently, this company also is in (or has a farm in) Georgia,
as Michael bought a pint of blueberries, same brand, but
Georgia.... :)
Could be regional offices, with the farms relatively near each one.
Could be.... that could be interesting to follow up on, possibly... if anyone had time and energy to do so... ;)
We got some SC peaches at a roadside stand on our way north on Saturday. Small, clingstone, but very juicy. Good for eating as is; I don't want
to mess with cutting them up for pies or whatever.
Yeah... very juicy would make a messy job of it... :) I think I saw
SC peaches in our store... didn't get any, as I didn't need more fruit
at
the time... :)
pocket NB>> calendar to jot it down in....?Yes, he had a pint of it in the freezer tonight but we left it
there. Talked with his wife--he will do special requests so
maybe we can request ginger for late September.
That would be nice... ;)
I'll have to remember in mid September or so to ask him to do a
batch for the last week end of the month.
Jot it down on your calendar.... (G)
Maybe, but can't at the moment.
Not being home with the main computer.... don't you have a
Probably the phone has a memo type section but we're back home and can
now put it on the calendar.
Good timing... ;)
Found a place that has 30 flavors of Hershey's ice cream the other
night. (G)
On the road, or locally....?
RH<>>> The latter. (G)As in, only the most adventurous child would like it....? Or
with ingredients that children shouldn't have....?
Ah... like coffee, or alcoholic....?
Again, the latter. Found out he does a lot from scratch,
including making his own extracts.
Those could be interesting to try, too.... :)
His ice creams have them in their base mix.
Another innovator, like Fu... :)
Yes, but this one only does ice cream, not sushi. (g)
It being only an ice cream shop... ;) And, Fu also does innovations
on appetisers and other menu items as well.... not just sushi... (G)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 06-27-19 14:27 <=-
apparently, this company also is in (or has a farm in) Georgia,
as Michael bought a pint of blueberries, same brand, but
Georgia.... :)
Could be regional offices, with the farms relatively near each
one.
Could be.... that could be interesting to follow up on,
possibly... if anyone had time and energy to do so... ;)
I don't have a lot of either one at the moment.
We got some SC peaches at a roadside stand on our way north
on Saturday. Small, clingstone, but very juicy. Good for eating
as is; I don't want to mess with cutting them up for pies or
whatever.
Yeah... very juicy would make a messy job of it... :) I think
I saw SC peaches in our store... didn't get any, as I didn't
need more fruit at the time... :)
They'll be around for a couple of months or so.
Yes, he had a pint of it in the freezer tonight but we left it
there. Talked with his wife--he will do special requests so
maybe we can request ginger for late September.
That would be nice... ;)
I'll have to remember in mid September or so to ask him to do a
batch for the last week end of the month.
Jot it down on your calendar.... (G)
Maybe, but can't at the moment.
Not being home with the main computer.... don't you have a
pocket calendar to jot it down in....?
Probably the phone has a memo type section but we're back home
and can now put it on the calendar.
Good timing... ;)
Or trust my memory, with occaisional jogs from you. (G)
Found a place that has 30 flavors of Hershey's ice cream the
other night. (G)
On the road, or locally....?
Locally. Place specialises in mac & cheese, other American cheese
dishes but also has the Hershey's ice cream.
Again, the latter. Found out he does a lot from scratch,
including making his own extracts.
Those could be interesting to try, too.... :)
His ice creams have them in their base mix.
Another innovator, like Fu... :)
Yes, but this one only does ice cream, not sushi. (g)
It being only an ice cream shop... ;) And, Fu also does
innovations on appetisers and other menu items as well.... not
just sushi... (G)
i'll have to look for them next time we're in Rochester.
Could be regional offices, with the farms relatively near each
one.
Could be.... that could be interesting to follow up on,
possibly... if anyone had time and energy to do so... ;)
I don't have a lot of either one at the moment.
Nor do I... leaving for the Pond again in a couple of days... ;)
We got some SC peaches at a roadside stand on our way north
on Saturday. Small, clingstone, but very juicy. Good for eating
as is; I don't want to mess with cutting them up for pies or
whatever.
Yeah... very juicy would make a messy job of it... :) I think
I saw SC peaches in our store... didn't get any, as I didn't
need more fruit at the time... :)
They'll be around for a couple of months or so.
That's what I figured... :)
it RH>>>>> there. Talked with his wife--he will do special requestsYes, he had a pint of it in the freezer tonight but we left
so
a RH>>>> batch for the last week end of the month.maybe we can request ginger for late September.
That would be nice... ;)
I'll have to remember in mid September or so to ask him to do
Jot it down on your calendar.... (G)
Maybe, but can't at the moment.
Not being home with the main computer.... don't you have a
pocket calendar to jot it down in....?
Probably the phone has a memo type section but we're back home
and can now put it on the calendar.
Good timing... ;)
Or trust my memory, with occaisional jogs from you. (G)
Jotting it down is still a good idea.... even if we keep nattering
about it here... ;)
Found a place that has 30 flavors of Hershey's ice cream the
other night. (G)
On the road, or locally....?
Locally. Place specialises in mac & cheese, other American cheese
dishes but also has the Hershey's ice cream.
Ah. Nice place to keep in mind for the ice cream, anyway... ;)
Yes, but this one only does ice cream, not sushi. (g)
It being only an ice cream shop... ;) And, Fu also does
innovations on appetisers and other menu items as well.... not
just sushi... (G)
i'll have to look for them next time we're in Rochester.
There are plenty of them, too.... ;) You'd need a couple of trips to
try them all... ;)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 07-02-19 22:56 <=-
Could be regional offices, with the farms relatively near each
one.
Could be.... that could be interesting to follow up on,
possibly... if anyone had time and energy to do so... ;)
I don't have a lot of either one at the moment.
Nor do I... leaving for the Pond again in a couple of days... ;)
Have fun. (G) Hopefully it's much cooler there than here.
We got some SC peaches at a roadside stand on our way north
on Saturday. Small, clingstone, but very juicy. Good for eating
as is; I don't want to mess with cutting them up for pies or
whatever.
Yeah... very juicy would make a messy job of it... :) I think
I saw SC peaches in our store... didn't get any, as I didn't
need more fruit at the time... :)
They'll be around for a couple of months or so.
That's what I figured... :)
Peach ice cream is popular this time of year. (G)
Yes, he had a pint of it in the freezer tonight but we left
it there. Talked with his wife--he will do special requests
so maybe we can request ginger for late September.
That would be nice... ;)
I'll have to remember in mid September or so to ask him to do
a batch for the last week end of the month.
Jot it down on your calendar.... (G)
Maybe, but can't at the moment.
Not being home with the main computer.... don't you have a
pocket calendar to jot it down in....?
Probably the phone has a memo type section but we're back home
and can now put it on the calendar.
Good timing... ;)
Or trust my memory, with occaisional jogs from you. (G)
Jotting it down is still a good idea.... even if we keep
nattering about it here... ;)
Probably, if I can find pen & paper. (G)
Found a place that has 30 flavors of Hershey's ice cream the
other night. (G)
On the road, or locally....?
Locally. Place specialises in mac & cheese, other American cheese
dishes but also has the Hershey's ice cream.
Ah. Nice place to keep in mind for the ice cream, anyway... ;)
Yes, and Hershey's is a good brand.
Yes, but this one only does ice cream, not sushi. (g)
It being only an ice cream shop... ;) And, Fu also does
innovations on appetisers and other menu items as well.... not
just sushi... (G)
i'll have to look for them next time we're in Rochester.
There are plenty of them, too.... ;) You'd need a couple of
trips to try them all... ;)
Over time that might happen. (G)
Nor do I... leaving for the Pond again in a couple of days... ;)
Have fun. (G) Hopefully it's much cooler there than here.
It wasn't... well, maybe a little cooler than where you are... but it
was in the 90's a couple of days... But the Pond is cool enough, and
it does a good job of cooling one off... :)
I saw SC peaches in our store... didn't get any, as I didn't
need more fruit at the time... :)
They'll be around for a couple of months or so.
That's what I figured... :)
Peach ice cream is popular this time of year. (G)
Have you been indulging....? ;)
so maybe we can request ginger for late September.
That would be nice... ;)
I'll have to remember in mid September or so to ask him to do
a batch for the last week end of the month.
Jot it down on your calendar.... (G)
Maybe, but can't at the moment.
Not being home with the main computer.... don't you have a
pocket calendar to jot it down in....?
Probably the phone has a memo type section but we're back home
and can now put it on the calendar.
Good timing... ;)
Or trust my memory, with occaisional jogs from you. (G)
Jotting it down is still a good idea.... even if we keep
nattering about it here... ;)
Probably, if I can find pen & paper. (G)
You should have some somewhere around there... after all, you're
home.... ;)
cheese RH>> dishes but also has the Hershey's ice cream.Found a place that has 30 flavors of Hershey's ice cream the
other night. (G)
On the road, or locally....?
Locally. Place specialises in mac & cheese, other American
Ah. Nice place to keep in mind for the ice cream, anyway... ;)
Yes, and Hershey's is a good brand.
Indeed. :)
Yes, but this one only does ice cream, not sushi. (g)
It being only an ice cream shop... ;) And, Fu also does
innovations on appetisers and other menu items as well.... not
just sushi... (G)
i'll have to look for them next time we're in Rochester.
There are plenty of them, too.... ;) You'd need a couple of
trips to try them all... ;)
Over time that might happen. (G)
One hopes... ;)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 07-15-19 12:51 <=-
Nor do I... leaving for the Pond again in a couple of days... ;)
Have fun. (G) Hopefully it's much cooler there than here.
It wasn't... well, maybe a little cooler than where you are...
but it was in the 90's a couple of days... But the Pond is cool
enough, and it does a good job of cooling one off... :)
We've been in the mid to upper 90s with heat indexes putting temps
over 100. It's a very humid heat.
I saw SC peaches in our store... didn't get any, as I didn't
need more fruit at the time... :)
They'll be around for a couple of months or so.
That's what I figured... :)
Peach ice cream is popular this time of year. (G)
Have you been indulging....? ;)
Not in peach specifically, but ice cream in general, yes.
Found a place that has 30 flavors of Hershey's ice cream the
other night. (G)
On the road, or locally....?
Locally. Place specialises in mac & cheese, other American
cheese dishes but also has the Hershey's ice cream.
Ah. Nice place to keep in mind for the ice cream, anyway... ;)
Yes, and Hershey's is a good brand.
Indeed. :)
Haven't been able to get back to them as they close at 8 on Wednesday nights; we're usually at church until just after 8.
Yes, but this one only does ice cream, not sushi. (g)
It being only an ice cream shop... ;) And, Fu also does
innovations on appetisers and other menu items as well.... not
just sushi... (G)
i'll have to look for them next time we're in Rochester.
There are plenty of them, too.... ;) You'd need a couple of
trips to try them all... ;)
Over time that might happen. (G)
One hopes... ;)
Go once a week for a year and you might cover it? Or, twice a week and cover that many plus additional new items cooked up in that time......
enough, and it does a good job of cooling one off... :)
We've been in the mid to upper 90s with heat indexes putting temps
over 100. It's a very humid heat.
We had that the last couple of days we were at Selkirk Shores... most
of the time there was a nice breeze which made things more bearable...
we
were right on the shoreline of the east side of Lake Ontario, and in a nice patch of woods mostly... out in the sun it was pretty bad,
though... I heard that Rochester and Syracuse both had heat indexes
of 110 on Saturday... I was thankful for that my car's A/C was working well for my trip home.... :)
Peach ice cream is popular this time of year. (G)
Have you been indulging....? ;)
Not in peach specifically, but ice cream in general, yes.
Tis the right season for that, too... I noticed in Wegmans when we
went shopping Saturday afternoon that they've got the peach loaves on sale... was tempted, but this week we're hardly eating home at all, so
it would just have gone bad on me... maybe this week I'll grab one...
:)
Found a place that has 30 flavors of Hershey's ice cream the
other night. (G)
On the road, or locally....?
Locally. Place specialises in mac & cheese, other American
cheese dishes but also has the Hershey's ice cream.
Ah. Nice place to keep in mind for the ice cream, anyway... ;)
Yes, and Hershey's is a good brand.
Indeed. :)
Haven't been able to get back to them as they close at 8 on Wednesday nights; we're usually at church until just after 8.
So the timing just doesn't mesh... :)
i'll have to look for them next time we're in Rochester.
There are plenty of them, too.... ;) You'd need a couple of
trips to try them all... ;)
Over time that might happen. (G)
One hopes... ;)
Go once a week for a year and you might cover it? Or, twice a week and cover that many plus additional new items cooked up in that time......
At least he doesn't innovate QUITE that quickly... (G) He's been open
now for 5 years... he's talking about updating his printed menus...
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 07-25-19 14:14 <=-
We've been in the mid to upper 90s with heat indexes putting
temps over 100. It's a very humid heat.
We had that the last couple of days we were at Selkirk
Shores... most of the time there was a nice breeze which made
things more bearable... we were right on the shoreline of the
east side of Lake Ontario, and in a nice patch of woods
mostly... out in the sun it was pretty bad, though... I heard
that Rochester and Syracuse both had heat indexes of 110 on
Saturday... I was thankful for that my car's A/C was working
well for my trip home.... :)
We finally cooled off to the 70s (with a front/storm) on Tuesday. Back
to the mid 80s now but not quite as humid.
Peach ice cream is popular this time of year. (G)
Have you been indulging....? ;)
Not in peach specifically, but ice cream in general, yes.
Tis the right season for that, too... I noticed in Wegmans
when we went shopping Saturday afternoon that they've got the
peach loaves on sale... was tempted, but this week we're
hardly eating home at all, so it would just have gone bad on
me... maybe this week I'll grab one... :)
Sounds good to me. We're a couple of months from the Raleigh Wegman's opening up.
Found a place that has 30 flavors of Hershey's ice cream the
other night. (G)
On the road, or locally....?
Locally. Place specialises in mac & cheese, other American
cheese dishes but also has the Hershey's ice cream.
Ah. Nice place to keep in mind for the ice cream, anyway... ;)
Yes, and Hershey's is a good brand.
Indeed. :)
Haven't been able to get back to them as they close at 8 on
Wednesday nights; we're usually at church until just after 8.
So the timing just doesn't mesh... :)
We made it there at about 7:59 the other night. (G)
i'll have to look for them next time we're in Rochester.
There are plenty of them, too.... ;) You'd need a couple of
trips to try them all... ;)
Over time that might happen. (G)
One hopes... ;)
Go once a week for a year and you might cover it? Or, twice a
week and cover that many plus additional new items cooked up
in that time......
At least he doesn't innovate QUITE that quickly... (G) He's
been open now for 5 years... he's talking about updating his
printed menus...
Adding some of the things that had been off the menu before, available only if you knew what to ask for?
mostly... out in the sun it was pretty bad, though... I heard
that Rochester and Syracuse both had heat indexes of 110 on
Saturday... I was thankful for that my car's A/C was working
well for my trip home.... :)
We finally cooled off to the 70s (with a front/storm) on Tuesday. Back
to the mid 80s now but not quite as humid.
We've been having more typical summer weather, with highs in high 70s
to low 80s and temps dropping into the 60s or so at night... with the forecast for mostly more of the same... not really enough rain,
though...
Peach ice cream is popular this time of year. (G)
Have you been indulging....? ;)
Not in peach specifically, but ice cream in general, yes.
Tis the right season for that, too... I noticed in Wegmans
when we went shopping Saturday afternoon that they've got the
peach loaves on sale... was tempted, but this week we're
hardly eating home at all, so it would just have gone bad on
me... maybe this week I'll grab one... :)
Sounds good to me. We're a couple of months from the Raleigh Wegman's opening up.
That you are... I did grab a loaf last week, as there weren't quite
so many on display, and it looked like that might be the end of
them... the date was far enough out that it has lasted the week...
just one slice
left now, and that'll probably be eaten tomorrow... ;)
;) RH>>> Yes, and Hershey's is a good brand.Found a place that has 30 flavors of Hershey's ice cream the
other night. (G)
On the road, or locally....?
Locally. Place specialises in mac & cheese, other American
cheese dishes but also has the Hershey's ice cream.
Ah. Nice place to keep in mind for the ice cream, anyway...
Indeed. :)
Haven't been able to get back to them as they close at 8 on
Wednesday nights; we're usually at church until just after 8.
So the timing just doesn't mesh... :)
We made it there at about 7:59 the other night. (G)
Squeaked in just under the wire... did they serve you...? ;)
Adding some of the things that had been off the menu before, available only if you knew what to ask for?
Possibly... :) He's talking about deleting some things that no one
ever asks for... although I'm not sure that there are all that many of those... ;)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 08-01-19 16:59 <=-
I heard that Rochester and Syracuse both had heat indexes of
110 on Saturday... I was thankful for that my car's A/C was
working well for my trip home.... :)
We finally cooled off to the 70s (with a front/storm) on Tuesday.
Back to the mid 80s now but not quite as humid.
We've been having more typical summer weather, with highs in high
70s to low 80s and temps dropping into the 60s or so at night...
with the forecast for mostly more of the same... not really
enough rain, though...
We've been in the mid to upperr 80s the last week or so, some days
with rain, others, not. Had to wait inside the Convention Center in Raleigh today for a storm to get (partly) gone so we could make a mad (wet) dash to the parking garage. Made it, without getting too wet.
Tis the right season for that, too... I noticed in Wegmans
when we went shopping Saturday afternoon that they've got the
peach loaves on sale... was tempted, but this week we're
hardly eating home at all, so it would just have gone bad on
me... maybe this week I'll grab one... :)
Sounds good to me. We're a couple of months from the Raleigh
Wegman's opening up.
That you are... I did grab a loaf last week, as there weren't
quite so many on display, and it looked like that might be the
end of them... the date was far enough out that it has lasted
the week... just one slice left now, and that'll probably be
eaten tomorrow... ;)
Sounds good--is it a quick bread sort of thing or not? Might be worth trying to replicate.
The other day I made a blueberry skillet pound cake, similar to
the strawberry one I made at Shipp's in 2017. This one is just as
good as the strawberry version, may try it with peaches next.
Haven't been able to get back to them as they close at 8 onFound a place that has 30 flavors of Hershey's ice cream the
other night. (G)
Wednesday nights; we're usually at church until just after 8.
So the timing just doesn't mesh... :)
We made it there at about 7:59 the other night. (G)
Squeaked in just under the wire... did they serve you...? ;)
Yes, they did and gave Steve a military discount.
Started talking with the other ice cream place about a ginger one
in Sept.; they had one in the case the other night when we took
Rachel in. No pints of it in the freezer tho.
once a week for a year and you might cover it? Or, twice a
week and cover that many plus additional new items cooked up
in that time......
At least he doesn't innovate QUITE that quickly... (G) He's
been open now for 5 years... he's talking about updating his
printed menus...
Adding some of the things that had been off the menu before,
available only if you knew what to ask for?
Possibly... :) He's talking about deleting some things that
no one ever asks for... although I'm not sure that there are all
that many of those... ;)
We'll have to check it out next time we're in Rochester, not sure when that will be. As of now, it could be this fall or next year some time.
with the forecast for mostly more of the same... not really
enough rain, though...
We've been in the mid to upperr 80s the last week or so, some days
with rain, others, not. Had to wait inside the Convention Center in Raleigh today for a storm to get (partly) gone so we could make a mad (wet) dash to the parking garage. Made it, without getting too wet.
That wasn't too bad... :)
peach loaves on sale... was tempted, but this week we're
hardly eating home at all, so it would just have gone bad on
me... maybe this week I'll grab one... :)
Sounds good to me. We're a couple of months from the Raleigh
Wegman's opening up.
That you are... I did grab a loaf last week, as there weren't
quite so many on display, and it looked like that might be the
end of them... the date was far enough out that it has lasted
the week... just one slice left now, and that'll probably be
eaten tomorrow... ;)
Sounds good--is it a quick bread sort of thing or not? Might be worth trying to replicate.
Basically... not as dense as a pound cake, but more cake-y than
bread... At one time they made it with good chunks of peaches, now
there's much
smaller bits, but still a good taste of peaches... :) They did have
it again this week, but I passed this time... :)
The other day I made a blueberry skillet pound cake, similar to
the strawberry one I made at Shipp's in 2017. This one is just as
good as the strawberry version, may try it with peaches next.
That would probably be good too... :)
Haven't been able to get back to them as they close at 8 onFound a place that has 30 flavors of Hershey's ice cream the
other night. (G)
Wednesday nights; we're usually at church until just after 8.
So the timing just doesn't mesh... :)
We made it there at about 7:59 the other night. (G)
Squeaked in just under the wire... did they serve you...? ;)
Yes, they did and gave Steve a military discount.
Very nice. :)
Started talking with the other ice cream place about a ginger one
in Sept.; they had one in the case the other night when we took
Rachel in. No pints of it in the freezer tho.
Maybe there's not that high a demand for it...
once a week for a year and you might cover it? Or, twice a
week and cover that many plus additional new items cooked up
in that time......
At least he doesn't innovate QUITE that quickly... (G) He's
been open now for 5 years... he's talking about updating his
printed menus...
Adding some of the things that had been off the menu before,
available only if you knew what to ask for?
Possibly... :) He's talking about deleting some things that
no one ever asks for... although I'm not sure that there are all
that many of those... ;)
We'll have to check it out next time we're in Rochester, not sure when that will be. As of now, it could be this fall or next year some time.
Between Steve's parents and your surgery, you've had a full year
again... oh, and hosting a picnic as well... ;) Skipping a year here makes some sense...
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 08-04-19 20:39 <=-
with the forecast for mostly more of the same... not really
enough rain, though...
We've been in the mid to upperr 80s the last week or so, some
days with rain, others, not. Had to wait inside the Convention
Center in Raleigh today for a storm to get (partly) gone so we
could make a mad (wet) dash to the parking garage. Made it,
without getting too wet.
That wasn't too bad... :)
Wet enough--once we got going, didn't want to stop until we got under shelter again. Umbrellas were, of course, in the truck. Go figure.
peach loaves on sale... was tempted, but this week we're
hardly eating home at all, so it would just have gone bad on
me... maybe this week I'll grab one... :)
Sounds good to me. We're a couple of months from the Raleigh
Wegman's opening up.
That you are... I did grab a loaf last week, as there weren't
quite so many on display, and it looked like that might be the
end of them... the date was far enough out that it has lasted
the week... just one slice left now, and that'll probably be
eaten tomorrow... ;)
Sounds good--is it a quick bread sort of thing or not? Might be
worth trying to replicate.
Basically... not as dense as a pound cake, but more cake-y than
bread... At one time they made it with good chunks of peaches, now
there's much smaller bits, but still a good taste of peaches... :)
They did have it again this week, but I passed this time... :)
Might be worth trying--find some sort of fruit bread recipe and sub in peaches, tweak from there.
The other day I made a blueberry skillet pound cake, similar to
the strawberry one I made at Shipp's in 2017. This one is just as
good as the strawberry version, may try it with peaches next.
That would probably be good too... :)
That's my thinking.
Started talking with the other ice cream place about a ginger one
in Sept.; they had one in the case the other night when we took
Rachel in. No pints of it in the freezer tho.
Maybe there's not that high a demand for it...
I understand he sometimes will put some of the slower sell by the
scoop flavors into pints to go into the freezer. Guess we'll have to
check back.
once a week for a year and you might cover it? Or, twice a
week and cover that many plus additional new items cooked up
in that time......
At least he doesn't innovate QUITE that quickly... (G) He's
been open now for 5 years... he's talking about updating his
printed menus...
Adding some of the things that had been off the menu before,
available only if you knew what to ask for?
Possibly... :) He's talking about deleting some things that
no one ever asks for... although I'm not sure that there are all
that many of those... ;)
We'll have to check it out next time we're in Rochester, not sure
when that will be. As of now, it could be this fall or next year
some time.
Between Steve's parents and your surgery, you've had a full year
again... oh, and hosting a picnic as well... ;) Skipping a year
here makes some sense...
It has been nice to have a quieter year than last year. Seemed we were
on the go more than we were home (not true but times home didn't get
as much done as we are now). Steve does want to make a local camping
trip maybe later this month or after the picnic.
days with rain, others, not. Had to wait inside the Convention
Center in Raleigh today for a storm to get (partly) gone so we
could make a mad (wet) dash to the parking garage. Made it,
without getting too wet.
That wasn't too bad... :)
Wet enough--once we got going, didn't want to stop until we got under shelter again. Umbrellas were, of course, in the truck. Go figure.
Of course... ;) When we were camping, the day it rained all day, I finally brought my umbrella in from the car... after I'd gone out to
the car to get my phone charged (only had the car charger with me)...
And of course it didn't rain much at all after that... (G)
now NB>> there's much smaller bits, but still a good taste ofSounds good--is it a quick bread sort of thing or not? Might be
worth trying to replicate.
Basically... not as dense as a pound cake, but more cake-y than
bread... At one time they made it with good chunks of peaches,
peaches... :) NB>> They did have it again this week, but I passed
this time... :)
Might be worth trying--find some sort of fruit bread recipe and sub in peaches, tweak from there.
Possibly... You might even find a peach bread recipe... :) If they
have any at Wegmans this week, I might grab another one... :)
as RH>> good as the strawberry version, may try it with peaches next.The other day I made a blueberry skillet pound cake, similar to
the strawberry one I made at Shipp's in 2017. This one is just
That would probably be good too... :)
That's my thinking.
Nice ripe peaches have a sweetness of their own... :)
one RH>> in Sept.; they had one in the case the other night when weStarted talking with the other ice cream place about a ginger
took
Rachel in. No pints of it in the freezer tho.
Maybe there's not that high a demand for it...
I understand he sometimes will put some of the slower sell by the
scoop flavors into pints to go into the freezer. Guess we'll have to
check back.
If it's a good seller, even more likelihood they'd keep making it...
:)
sure RH>> when that will be. As of now, it could be this fall or next yearWe'll have to check it out next time we're in Rochester, not
some time.
Between Steve's parents and your surgery, you've had a full year
again... oh, and hosting a picnic as well... ;) Skipping a year
here makes some sense...
It has been nice to have a quieter year than last year. Seemed we were
on the go more than we were home (not true but times home didn't get
as much done as we are now). Steve does want to make a local camping
trip maybe later this month or after the picnic.
When one is on the go constantly, even being home for over a week
doesn't seem to be enough time to do anything... first couple of days
are recovery, and before you know it you are back into prep mode for
the next trip... no time for much in between....
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 08-09-19 14:04 <=-
days with rain, others, not. Had to wait inside the Convention
Center in Raleigh today for a storm to get (partly) gone so we
could make a mad (wet) dash to the parking garage. Made it,
without getting too wet.
That wasn't too bad... :)
Wet enough--once we got going, didn't want to stop until we got
under shelter again. Umbrellas were, of course, in the truck.
Go figure.
Of course... ;) When we were camping, the day it rained all
day, I finally brought my umbrella in from the car... after I'd
gone out to the car to get my phone charged (only had the car
charger with me)... And of course it didn't rain much at all
after that... (G)
The law of "Go Figure" in action again. (G)
Sounds good--is it a quick bread sort of thing or not? Might be
worth trying to replicate.
Basically... not as dense as a pound cake, but more cake-y than
bread... At one time they made it with good chunks of peaches,
now there's much smaller bits, but still a good taste of
peaches... :) They did have it again this week, but I passed
this time... :)
Might be worth trying--find some sort of fruit bread recipe and
sub in peaches, tweak from there.
Possibly... You might even find a peach bread recipe... :) If
they have any at Wegmans this week, I might grab another one... :)
I'll start doing some recipe scouting. We're still in peach season so should have no trouble getting some.
The other day I made a blueberry skillet pound cake, similar to
the strawberry one I made at Shipp's in 2017. This one is just
as good as the strawberry version, may try it with peaches next.
That would probably be good too... :)
That's my thinking.
Nice ripe peaches have a sweetness of their own... :)
I know; one year I canned a lot of them without any extra sugar as
they were super sweet. Last ones I canned we used an extra light syrup.
Started talking with the other ice cream place about a ginger
one in Sept.; they had one in the case the other night when we
took Rachel in. No pints of it in the freezer tho.
Maybe there's not that high a demand for it...
I understand he sometimes will put some of the slower sell by
the scoop flavors into pints to go into the freezer. Guess we'll
have to check back.
If it's a good seller, even more likelihood they'd keep making
it... :)
Got to go back and see if there's any in the freezer or see if we can special request some for next month.
We'll have to check it out next time we're in Rochester, not
sure when that will be. As of now, it could be this fall or
next year some time.
Between Steve's parents and your surgery, you've had a full year
again... oh, and hosting a picnic as well... ;) Skipping a year
here makes some sense...
It has been nice to have a quieter year than last year. Seemed
we were on the go more than we were home (not true but times
home didn't get as much done as we are now). Steve does want to
make a local camping trip maybe later this month or after the
picnic.
When one is on the go constantly, even being home for over a
week doesn't seem to be enough time to do anything... first
couple of days are recovery, and before you know it you are back
into prep mode for the next trip... no time for much in between....
Even with 2-3 weeks between some trips it seemed like we were always
in a reset frame of mind.
Wet enough--once we got going, didn't want to stop until we got
under shelter again. Umbrellas were, of course, in the truck.
Go figure.
Of course... ;) When we were camping, the day it rained all
day, I finally brought my umbrella in from the car... after I'd
gone out to the car to get my phone charged (only had the car
charger with me)... And of course it didn't rain much at all
after that... (G)
The law of "Go Figure" in action again. (G)
Exactly.. :)
:)Sounds good--is it a quick bread sort of thing or not? Might be
worth trying to replicate.
Basically... not as dense as a pound cake, but more cake-y than
bread... At one time they made it with good chunks of peaches,
now there's much smaller bits, but still a good taste of
peaches... :) They did have it again this week, but I passed
this time... :)
Might be worth trying--find some sort of fruit bread recipe and
sub in peaches, tweak from there.
Possibly... You might even find a peach bread recipe... :) If
they have any at Wegmans this week, I might grab another one...
I'll start doing some recipe scouting. We're still in peach season so should have no trouble getting some.
Did you find anything promising....?
next. NB>>> That would probably be good too... :)The other day I made a blueberry skillet pound cake, similar to
the strawberry one I made at Shipp's in 2017. This one is just
as good as the strawberry version, may try it with peaches
That's my thinking.
Nice ripe peaches have a sweetness of their own... :)
I know; one year I canned a lot of them without any extra sugar as
they were super sweet. Last ones I canned we used an extra light syrup.
Not quite so sweet, eh...?
Started talking with the other ice cream place about a ginger
one in Sept.; they had one in the case the other night when we
took Rachel in. No pints of it in the freezer tho.
Maybe there's not that high a demand for it...
I understand he sometimes will put some of the slower sell by
the scoop flavors into pints to go into the freezer. Guess we'll
have to check back.
If it's a good seller, even more likelihood they'd keep making
it... :)
Got to go back and see if there's any in the freezer or see if we can special request some for next month.
Yup...:)
between....It has been nice to have a quieter year than last year. Seemed
we were on the go more than we were home (not true but times
home didn't get as much done as we are now). Steve does want to
make a local camping trip maybe later this month or after the
picnic.
When one is on the go constantly, even being home for over a
week doesn't seem to be enough time to do anything... first
couple of days are recovery, and before you know it you are back
into prep mode for the next trip... no time for much in
Even with 2-3 weeks between some trips it seemed like we were always
in a reset frame of mind.
Depends partly on how major a trip it is, how much reset or recovery
is needed.... I really had to stay focused between trips for that
stretch
between June 14th and July 20th... but I was able to relax some before this trip, which was only to the Pond and only for a few days mid-week (Tue-Fri)... and the next trip, early September, shouldn't be too much
of a deal, either... But the trip for the Picnic will need more
planning ahead of time... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 08-17-19 19:32 <=-
Wet enough--once we got going, didn't want to stop until we got
under shelter again. Umbrellas were, of course, in the truck.
Go figure.
Of course... ;) When we were camping, the day it rained all
day, I finally brought my umbrella in from the car... after I'd
gone out to the car to get my phone charged (only had the car
charger with me)... And of course it didn't rain much at all
after that... (G)
The law of "Go Figure" in action again. (G)
Exactly.. :)
Seems to pop up more often than we'd like it to.
Sounds good--is it a quick bread sort of thing or not? Might be
worth trying to replicate.
Basically... not as dense as a pound cake, but more cake-y than
bread... At one time they made it with good chunks of peaches,
now there's much smaller bits, but still a good taste of
peaches... :) They did have it again this week, but I passed
this time... :)
Might be worth trying--find some sort of fruit bread recipe and
sub in peaches, tweak from there.
Possibly... You might even find a peach bread recipe... :) If
they have any at Wegmans this week, I might grab another one...
I'll start doing some recipe scouting. We're still in peach season
so should have no trouble getting some.
Did you find anything promising....?
Not really started looking yet, too many other distractions. Hopefully this week I will.
The other day I made a blueberry skillet pound cake, similar to
the strawberry one I made at Shipp's in 2017. This one is just
as good as the strawberry version, may try it with peaches
next.
That would probably be good too... :)
That's my thinking.
Nice ripe peaches have a sweetness of their own... :)
I know; one year I canned a lot of them without any extra sugar
as they were super sweet. Last ones I canned we used an extra
light syrup.
Not quite so sweet, eh...?
Not quite; they were PA peaches as opposed to NC ones. (G)
Started talking with the other ice cream place about a ginger
one in Sept.; they had one in the case the other night when we
took Rachel in. No pints of it in the freezer tho.
Maybe there's not that high a demand for it...
I understand he sometimes will put some of the slower sell by
the scoop flavors into pints to go into the freezer. Guess we'll
have to check back.
If it's a good seller, even more likelihood they'd keep making
it... :)
Got to go back and see if there's any in the freezer or see if we can
special request some for next month.
Yup...:)
Looks like I'll special request it in early to mid September.
It has been nice to have a quieter year than last year. Seemed
we were on the go more than we were home (not true but times
home didn't get as much done as we are now). Steve does want to
make a local camping trip maybe later this month or after the
picnic.
When one is on the go constantly, even being home for over a
week doesn't seem to be enough time to do anything... first
couple of days are recovery, and before you know it you are
back into prep mode for the next trip... no time for much in
between....
Even with 2-3 weeks between some trips it seemed like we were
always in a reset frame of mind.
Depends partly on how major a trip it is, how much reset or
recovery is needed.... I really had to stay focused between trips
for that stretch between June 14th and July 20th... but I was
able to relax some before this trip, which was only to the Pond
and only for a few days mid-week (Tue-Fri)... and the next trip,
early September, shouldn't be too much of a deal, either... But
the trip for the Picnic will need more planning ahead of time... :)
Had a thought for the picnic trip--would it be possible to car pool
with the Shipps? We can only offer on street parking so the fewer extra vehicles, the better. But, it's only a thought.
charger with me)... And of course it didn't rain much at all
after that... (G)
The law of "Go Figure" in action again. (G)
Exactly.. :)
Seems to pop up more often than we'd like it to.
Yup...
be RH>>>> worth trying to replicate.Sounds good--is it a quick bread sort of thing or not? Might
than NB>>>> bread... At one time they made it with good chunks of peaches,Basically... not as dense as a pound cake, but more cake-y
season RH>> so should have no trouble getting some.now there's much smaller bits, but still a good taste of
peaches... :) They did have it again this week, but I passed
this time... :)
Might be worth trying--find some sort of fruit bread recipe and
sub in peaches, tweak from there.
Possibly... You might even find a peach bread recipe... :) If
they have any at Wegmans this week, I might grab another one...
I'll start doing some recipe scouting. We're still in peach
Did you find anything promising....?
Not really started looking yet, too many other distractions. Hopefully this week I will.
In the meantime, I did get one more loaf this week... :)
I know; one year I canned a lot of them without any extra sugar
as they were super sweet. Last ones I canned we used an extra
light syrup.
Not quite so sweet, eh...?
Not quite; they were PA peaches as opposed to NC ones. (G)
And probably not quite as ripe... ;) There are fresh local ones in
the store now... :)
we'll RH>>> have to check back.I understand he sometimes will put some of the slower sell by
the scoop flavors into pints to go into the freezer. Guess
we can RH>> special request some for next month.If it's a good seller, even more likelihood they'd keep making
it... :)
Got to go back and see if there's any in the freezer or see if
Yup...:)
Looks like I'll special request it in early to mid September.
Sounds good... :)
:)able to relax some before this trip, which was only to the Pond
and only for a few days mid-week (Tue-Fri)... and the next trip,
early September, shouldn't be too much of a deal, either... But
the trip for the Picnic will need more planning ahead of time...
Had a thought for the picnic trip--would it be possible to car pool
with the Shipps? We can only offer on street parking so the fewer extra vehicles, the better. But, it's only a thought.
Dunno... I'm guessing it would be unlikely... I'm working on possibly getting Fords to let me drive them down... probably won't work out,
but still worth trying...
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 08-25-19 20:17 <=-
Might be worth trying--find some sort of fruit bread recipe and
sub in peaches, tweak from there.
Possibly... You might even find a peach bread recipe... :) If
they have any at Wegmans this week, I might grab another one...
I'll start doing some recipe scouting. We're still in peach
season so should have no trouble getting some.
Did you find anything promising....?
Not really started looking yet, too many other distractions.
Hopefully this week I will.
In the meantime, I did get one more loaf this week... :)
Good, They're lasting longer than you thought they would.
And last week was just busy enough that I didn't get a chance to look
so will try to this week. Maybe check some of my southern cook books.
Nice ripe peaches have a sweetness of their own... :)
I know; one year I canned a lot of them without any extra sugar
as they were super sweet. Last ones I canned we used an extra
light syrup.
Not quite so sweet, eh...?
Not quite; they were PA peaches as opposed to NC ones. (G)
And probably not quite as ripe... ;) There are fresh local ones
in the store now... :)
Local or imported?
I understand he sometimes will put some of the slower sell by
the scoop flavors into pints to go into the freezer. Guess
we'll have to check back.
If it's a good seller, even more likelihood they'd keep making
it... :)
Got to go back and see if there's any in the freezer or see if
we can special request some for next month.
Yup...:)
Looks like I'll special request it in early to mid September.
Sounds good... :)
Hopefully the ice cream will be, as well.
Had a thought for the picnic trip--would it be possible to car
pool with the Shipps? We can only offer on street parking so the
fewer extra vehicles, the better. But, it's only a thought.
Dunno... I'm guessing it would be unlikely... I'm working on
possibly getting Fords to let me drive them down... probably
won't work out, but still worth trying...
OK, let me know if they are coming so we can find a place to put them
up at. It would be nice to see them but I'm not going to hold my
breath.
peach
season so should have no trouble getting some.
Did you find anything promising....?
Not really started looking yet, too many other distractions.
Hopefully this week I will.
In the meantime, I did get one more loaf this week... :)
Good, They're lasting longer than you thought they would.
Yup. We've been eating this one slower, so I didn't even look
yesterday to see if they had any more... But since that first big display, it's
been a much more modest amount of the peach loaves put out...
And last week was just busy enough that I didn't get a chance to look
so will try to this week. Maybe check some of my southern cook books.
That could be a possibility... :)
light syrup.
Not quite so sweet, eh...?
Not quite; they were PA peaches as opposed to NC ones. (G)
And probably not quite as ripe... ;) There are fresh local ones
in the store now... :)
Local or imported?
I did say local... ;) Yesterday, there were some from at least two different local orchards... :)
I understand he sometimes will put some of the slower sell by
the scoop flavors into pints to go into the freezer. Guess
we'll have to check back.
If it's a good seller, even more likelihood they'd keep making
it... :)
Got to go back and see if there's any in the freezer or see if
we can special request some for next month.
Yup...:)
Looks like I'll special request it in early to mid September.
Sounds good... :)
Hopefully the ice cream will be, as well.
Especially now that you've built up the expectations... (G)
Had a thought for the picnic trip--would it be possible to car
pool with the Shipps? We can only offer on street parking so the
fewer extra vehicles, the better. But, it's only a thought.
Dunno... I'm guessing it would be unlikely... I'm working on
possibly getting Fords to let me drive them down... probably
won't work out, but still worth trying...
OK, let me know if they are coming so we can find a place to put them
up at. It would be nice to see them but I'm not going to hold my
breath.
It's admittedly a long shot... ;) I don't think the burden of
finding a place for them to stay would fall on you... but of course
you'd still need to know that they were coming for other reasons... ;)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 09-01-19 20:30 <=-
peach season so should have no trouble getting some.
Did you find anything promising....?
Not really started looking yet, too many other distractions.
Hopefully this week I will.
In the meantime, I did get one more loaf this week... :)
Good, They're lasting longer than you thought they would.
Yup. We've been eating this one slower, so I didn't even look
yesterday to see if they had any more... But since that first
big display, it's been a much more modest amount of the peach
loaves put out...
But at least they're still putting them out.
And last week was just busy enough that I didn't get a chance
to look so will try to this week. Maybe check some of my
southern cook books.
That could be a possibility... :)
Quite likely, actually.
Got to go back and see if there's any in the freezer or see if
we can special request some for next month.
Yup...:)
Looks like I'll special request it in early to mid September.
Sounds good... :)
Hopefully the ice cream will be, as well.
Especially now that you've built up the expectations... (G)
Have to check on Tuesday; he had it on the line last Wednesday but
don't know how well it sold. If there's some in the small freezer,
we'll get it to ensure you have a taste of it.
Had a thought for the picnic trip--would it be possible to car
pool with the Shipps? We can only offer on street parking so the
fewer extra vehicles, the better. But, it's only a thought.
Dunno... I'm guessing it would be unlikely... I'm working on
possibly getting Fords to let me drive them down... probably
won't work out, but still worth trying...
OK, let me know if they are coming so we can find a place to put
them up at. It would be nice to see them but I'm not going to
hold my breath.
It's admittedly a long shot... ;) I don't think the burden of
finding a place for them to stay would fall on you... but of
course you'd still need to know that they were coming for other
reasons... ;)
Yes, as in # of extra chairs to borrow from the church and other
things of that sort.
In the meantime, I did get one more loaf this week... :)
Good, They're lasting longer than you thought they would.
Yup. We've been eating this one slower, so I didn't even look
yesterday to see if they had any more... But since that first
big display, it's been a much more modest amount of the peach
loaves put out...
But at least they're still putting them out.
So far, anyway... :)
And last week was just busy enough that I didn't get a chance
to look so will try to this week. Maybe check some of my
southern cook books.
That could be a possibility... :)
Quite likely, actually.
And did you do any checking while you were laid up with your cold...?
Got to go back and see if there's any in the freezer or see if
we can special request some for next month.
Yup...:)
Looks like I'll special request it in early to mid September.
Sounds good... :)
Hopefully the ice cream will be, as well.
Especially now that you've built up the expectations... (G)
Have to check on Tuesday; he had it on the line last Wednesday but
don't know how well it sold. If there's some in the small freezer,
we'll get it to ensure you have a taste of it.
Sounds good... :)
OK, let me know if they are coming so we can find a place to put
them up at. It would be nice to see them but I'm not going to
hold my breath.
It's admittedly a long shot... ;) I don't think the burden of
finding a place for them to stay would fall on you... but of
course you'd still need to know that they were coming for other
reasons... ;)
Yes, as in # of extra chairs to borrow from the church and other
things of that sort.
Well, I just talked to Burt on the phone today, and they won't be able
to come this year... What he's been suspecting might have been a
hernia, turned out to indeed be one, and so now he's in the process of getting
all the clearances from other doctors to have hernia surgery...
nothing scheduled yet, of course... but he doesn't want to be a
distance away
from home while that is pending, understandably... Other than that, he
and Shirley are doing ok, just getting around a little slower than
they used to.... and enjoyed Michael's (and Bonnie's) visit with them recently...
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 09-06-19 19:25 <=-
In the meantime, I did get one more loaf this week... :)
Good, They're lasting longer than you thought they would.
Yup. We've been eating this one slower, so I didn't even look
yesterday to see if they had any more... But since that first
big display, it's been a much more modest amount of the peach
loaves put out...
But at least they're still putting them out.
So far, anyway... :)
Enjoy them while they're available. Have you tried freezing them to
enjoy later?
And last week was just busy enough that I didn't get a chance
to look so will try to this week. Maybe check some of my
southern cook books.
That could be a possibility... :)
Quite likely, actually.
And did you do any checking while you were laid up with your
cold...?
No, it turned nasty on me and I've not felt like doing much of
anything. Skipped choir practice (for the Getty concert next month), quilting and Wed. night church. Steve got a chicken the other night so we've been using that (and bagged salad) for easy do meals.
Got to go back and see if there's any in the freezer or see if
we can special request some for next month.
Yup...:)
Looks like I'll special request it in early to mid September.
Sounds good... :)
Hopefully the ice cream will be, as well.
Especially now that you've built up the expectations... (G)
Have to check on Tuesday; he had it on the line last Wednesday but
don't know how well it sold. If there's some in the small freezer,
we'll get it to ensure you have a taste of it.
Sounds good... :)
But I didn't, and forgot to ask Steve to check if he went (he did)
after church on Wed.
OK, let me know if they are coming so we can find a place to put
them up at. It would be nice to see them but I'm not going to
hold my breath.
It's admittedly a long shot... ;) I don't think the burden of
finding a place for them to stay would fall on you... but of
course you'd still need to know that they were coming for other
reasons... ;)
Yes, as in # of extra chairs to borrow from the church and other
things of that sort.
Well, I just talked to Burt on the phone today, and they won't be
able to come this year... What he's been suspecting might have
been a hernia, turned out to indeed be one, and so now he's in
the process of getting all the clearances from other doctors to
have hernia surgery...
Ouch! Hopefully the clearances will come thru quickly.
nothing scheduled yet, of course... but he doesn't want to be a
distance away from home while that is pending, understandably...
I can understand that line of reasoning.
Other than that, he and Shirley are doing ok, just getting
around a little slower than they used to.... and enjoyed
Michael's (and Bonnie's) visit with them recently...
I think we're all moving a bit slower than we were, even just a few
years ago.
yesterday to see if they had any more... But since that first
big display, it's been a much more modest amount of the peach
loaves put out...
But at least they're still putting them out.
So far, anyway... :)
Enjoy them while they're available. Have you tried freezing them to
enjoy later?
Haven't tried freezing them... dunno how well it would work... Last
week, before going up to the Pond, I didn't see any at all at the
store (all I saw were apple struedel loaves), but this week there were some
again, along with some other similar breads... not so prominently
placed, though... :)
And last week was just busy enough that I didn't get a chance
to look so will try to this week. Maybe check some of my
southern cook books.
That could be a possibility... :)
Quite likely, actually.
And did you do any checking while you were laid up with your
cold...?
No, it turned nasty on me and I've not felt like doing much of
anything. Skipped choir practice (for the Getty concert next month), quilting and Wed. night church. Steve got a chicken the other night so we've been using that (and bagged salad) for easy do meals.
I trust by now it's cleared and you are back to your normal routines
and all....
if RH>>>>> we can special request some for next month.Got to go back and see if there's any in the freezer or see
but RH>> don't know how well it sold. If there's some in the small freezer, RH>> we'll get it to ensure you have a taste of it.Yup...:)
Looks like I'll special request it in early to mid September.
Sounds good... :)
Hopefully the ice cream will be, as well.
Especially now that you've built up the expectations... (G)
Have to check on Tuesday; he had it on the line last Wednesday
Sounds good... :)
But I didn't, and forgot to ask Steve to check if he went (he did)
after church on Wed.
So, I guess he didn't check on the ginger ice cream....
be NB>> able to come this year... What he's been suspecting mightreasons... ;)
Yes, as in # of extra chairs to borrow from the church and other
things of that sort.
Well, I just talked to Burt on the phone today, and they won't
have
been a hernia, turned out to indeed be one, and so now he's in
the process of getting all the clearances from other doctors to
have hernia surgery...
Ouch! Hopefully the clearances will come thru quickly.
At least one of the appointments wasn't for a couple of weeks, IIRC
nothing scheduled yet, of course... but he doesn't want to be a
distance away from home while that is pending, understandably...
I can understand that line of reasoning.
As can I... :)
Other than that, he and Shirley are doing ok, just getting
around a little slower than they used to.... and enjoyed
Michael's (and Bonnie's) visit with them recently...
I think we're all moving a bit slower than we were, even just a few
years ago.
As Burt said, we aren't getting older, we're just getting slower... ;)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 09-15-19 17:07 <=-
yesterday to see if they had any more... But since that first
big display, it's been a much more modest amount of the peach
loaves put out...
But at least they're still putting them out.
So far, anyway... :)
Enjoy them while they're available. Have you tried freezing them to
enjoy later?
Haven't tried freezing them... dunno how well it would work... Last
week, before going up to the Pond, I didn't see any at all at the
store (all I saw were apple struesel loaves), but this week there
were some again, along with some other similar breads... not so
prominently placed, though... :)
Sounds like the peaches are going out of season, apples are coming in.
Wonder if Empire apples are available yet. BTW, one of the vendors at
the farmer's market has had a pear caramel gallette (open face pastry)
for sale the past few weeks, don't know if they will still have it in
a couple of weeks tho. It is good; we picked one up both last week and
the week before.
And last week was just busy enough that I didn't get a chance
to look so will try to this week. Maybe check some of my
southern cook books.
That could be a possibility... :)
Quite likely, actually.
And did you do any checking while you were laid up with your
cold...?
No, it turned nasty on me and I've not felt like doing much of
anything. Skipped choir practice (for the Getty concert next
month), quilting and Wed. night church. Steve got a chicken the
other night so we've been using that (and bagged salad) for easy
do meals.
I trust by now it's cleared and you are back to your normal
routines and all....
Working on it---made it to choir practice, quilting and church last
week. Skipped the ice cream this past week so we could be home in time
to catch the AGT results show.
Have to check on Tuesday; he had it on the line last Wednesday
but don't know how well it sold. If there's some in the small
freezer, we'll get it to ensure you have a taste of it.
Sounds good... :)
But I didn't, and forgot to ask Steve to check if he went (he did)
after church on Wed.
So, I guess he didn't check on the ginger ice cream....
No, so we'll try to remember to stop in this week.
Well, I just talked to Burt on the phone today, and they won't
be able to come this year... What he's been suspecting might
have been a hernia, turned out to indeed be one, and so now
he's in the process of getting all the clearances from other
doctors to have hernia surgery...
Ouch! Hopefully the clearances will come thru quickly.
At least one of the appointments wasn't for a couple of weeks,
Hurry up and wait, sounds like the Army. (G)
Other than that, he and Shirley are doing ok, just getting
around a little slower than they used to.... and enjoyed
Michael's (and Bonnie's) visit with them recently...
I think we're all moving a bit slower than we were, even just
a few years ago.
As Burt said, we aren't getting older, we're just getting
slower... ;)
Sometimes slower'n molasses in January. (G)
to RH>> enjoy later?Enjoy them while they're available. Have you tried freezing them
Last NB>> week, before going up to the Pond, I didn't see any at allHaven't tried freezing them... dunno how well it would work...
at the NB>> store (all I saw were apple struesel loaves), but this
week there NB>> were some again, along with some other similar
breads... not so
prominently placed, though... :)
Sounds like the peaches are going out of season, apples are coming in.
I'd guess so... had I seen them today, I'd've grabbed one to bring
with me to the Picnic, but no, all there were were pumpkin bread,
apple
streusel, and vanilla [something] crumble...
Wonder if Empire apples are available yet. BTW, one of the vendors at
the farmer's market has had a pear caramel gallette (open face pastry)
for sale the past few weeks, don't know if they will still have it in
a couple of weeks tho. It is good; we picked one up both last week and
the week before.
I haven't seen any Empires, but then I really haven't paid that much attention to the apples...
And last week was just busy enough that I didn't get a chance
to look so will try to this week. Maybe check some of my
southern cook books.
That could be a possibility... :)
Quite likely, actually.
And did you do any checking while you were laid up with your
cold...?
No, it turned nasty on me and I've not felt like doing much of
anything. Skipped choir practice (for the Getty concert next
month), quilting and Wed. night church. Steve got a chicken the
other night so we've been using that (and bagged salad) for easy
do meals.
I trust by now it's cleared and you are back to your normal
routines and all....
Working on it---made it to choir practice, quilting and church last
week. Skipped the ice cream this past week so we could be home in time
to catch the AGT results show.
I suppose that's a good enough reason... ;)
did) RH>> after church on Wed.Have to check on Tuesday; he had it on the line last Wednesday
but don't know how well it sold. If there's some in the small
freezer, we'll get it to ensure you have a taste of it.
Sounds good... :)
But I didn't, and forgot to ask Steve to check if he went (he
So, I guess he didn't check on the ginger ice cream....
No, so we'll try to remember to stop in this week.
And did you...? ;)
Well, I just talked to Burt on the phone today, and they won't
be able to come this year... What he's been suspecting might
have been a hernia, turned out to indeed be one, and so now
he's in the process of getting all the clearances from other
doctors to have hernia surgery...
Ouch! Hopefully the clearances will come thru quickly.
At least one of the appointments wasn't for a couple of weeks,
Hurry up and wait, sounds like the Army. (G)
Yup. Typical medical routine, too... :)
Other than that, he and Shirley are doing ok, just getting
around a little slower than they used to.... and enjoyed
Michael's (and Bonnie's) visit with them recently...
I think we're all moving a bit slower than we were, even just
a few years ago.
As Burt said, we aren't getting older, we're just getting
slower... ;)
Sometimes slower'n molasses in January. (G)
I try not to get quite to that point... (G) But some days it can feel like that, to be honest... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 09-24-19 21:28 <=-
Last week, before going up to the Pond, I didn't see any at all
at the store (all I saw were apple struesel loaves), but this
week there were some again, along with some other similar
breads... not so prominently placed, though... :)
Sounds like the peaches are going out of season, apples are
coming in.
I'd guess so... had I seen them today, I'd've grabbed one to
bring with me to the Picnic, but no, all there were were pumpkin
bread, apple streusel, and vanilla [something] crumble...
Sounds like it's fall in NY State. We're still in almost summer time
temps but without the humidity.
Wonder if Empire apples are available yet. BTW, one of the vendors
at the farmer's market has had a pear caramel gallette (open face
pastry) for sale the past few weeks, don't know if they will still
have it in a couple of weeks tho. It is good; we picked one up both
last week and the week before.
I haven't seen any Empires, but then I really haven't paid that
much attention to the apples...
Gee, I wonder why. (G)
I trust by now it's cleared and you are back to your normal
routines and all....
Working on it---made it to choir practice, quilting and church
last week. Skipped the ice cream this past week so we could be
home in time to catch the AGT results show.
I suppose that's a good enough reason... ;)
We wanted to see who won, of course. Got soft serve ice cream last
night after getting home to make up for it.
Have to check on Tuesday; he had it on the line last Wednesday
but don't know how well it sold. If there's some in the small
freezer, we'll get it to ensure you have a taste of it.
Sounds good... :)
But I didn't, and forgot to ask Steve to check if he went (he
did) after church on Wed.
So, I guess he didn't check on the ginger ice cream....
No, so we'll try to remember to stop in this week.
And did you...? ;)
We did, I mentioned it to the guy in back of the counter. He said he'd
try to remember to ask about it but couldn't guarantee anything--said
the owner just makes what strikes his fancy. None in the freezer
either.
Other than that, he and Shirley are doing ok, just getting
around a little slower than they used to.... and enjoyed
Michael's (and Bonnie's) visit with them recently...
I think we're all moving a bit slower than we were, even just
a few years ago.
As Burt said, we aren't getting older, we're just getting
slower... ;)
Sometimes slower'n molasses in January. (G)
I try not to get quite to that point... (G) But some days it
can feel like that, to be honest... :)
I know the feeling. Makes me wonder how I did all I did when I was younger.
I'd guess so... had I seen them today, I'd've grabbed one to
bring with me to the Picnic, but no, all there were were pumpkin
bread, apple streusel, and vanilla [something] crumble...
Sounds like it's fall in NY State. We're still in almost summer time
temps but without the humidity.
So I noticed... (G) And, yes, it is indeed fall here... currently
feeling like late fall, even... we might have a freeze tonight...
And, as you know, I did find a peach loaf in the Columbia Wegmans, on
my way down to the Picnic... Did you have a chance to try it out
yet...?
Wonder if Empire apples are available yet. BTW, one of the
I haven't seen any Empires, but then I really haven't paid that
much attention to the apples...
Gee, I wonder why. (G)
Exactly... (G) I did take a quick check when I was shopping this
week... didn't see any Empires, so it might be still a little early...
I trust by now it's cleared and you are back to your normal
routines and all....
Working on it---made it to choir practice, quilting and church
last week. Skipped the ice cream this past week so we could be
home in time to catch the AGT results show.
I suppose that's a good enough reason... ;)
We wanted to see who won, of course. Got soft serve ice cream last
night after getting home to make up for it.
Of course... ;)
So, I guess he didn't check on the ginger ice cream....
No, so we'll try to remember to stop in this week.
And did you...? ;)
We did, I mentioned it to the guy in back of the counter. He said he'd
try to remember to ask about it but couldn't guarantee anything--said
the owner just makes what strikes his fancy. None in the freezer
either.
Oh, well... and they didn't have any when we all went there... There
were some interesting flavors there, though...
Other than that, he and Shirley are doing ok, just getting
around a little slower than they used to.... and enjoyed
Michael's (and Bonnie's) visit with them recently...
I think we're all moving a bit slower than we were, even just
a few years ago.
As Burt said, we aren't getting older, we're just getting
slower... ;)
Sometimes slower'n molasses in January. (G)
I try not to get quite to that point... (G) But some days it
can feel like that, to be honest... :)
I know the feeling. Makes me wonder how I did all I did when I was younger.
You were younger, for one thing... ;)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 10-05-19 15:46 <=-
Sounds like it's fall in NY State. We're still in almost summer
time temps but without the humidity.
So I noticed... (G) And, yes, it is indeed fall here... currently
feeling like late fall, even... we might have a freeze tonight...
We fell hard into fall overnight. Yesterday we were in the mid 90s;
today I don't even think we'll get to 70. Hit 100 on Thursday,
breaking a number of records but we probably won't see 90 again until spring.
And, as you know, I did find a peach loaf in the Columbia
Wegmans, on my way down to the Picnic... Did you have a chance
to try it out yet...?
We had some for lunch today--a very subtle peach flavor.
We sliced the whole loaf, kept some in the fridge and wrapped the
rest for the freezer to enjoy over the winter.
May try toasting it lightly to bring out the peach flavor even
more.
It looks like a basic quick bread so I may try using some of my
quick bread recipies as a starting point for making my own version.
Wonder if Empire apples are available yet. BTW, one of the
I haven't seen any Empires, but then I really haven't paid that
much attention to the apples...
Gee, I wonder why. (G)
Exactly... (G) I did take a quick check when I was shopping
this week... didn't see any Empires, so it might be still a
little early...
Wegman's produce person thought they might have some in bags but
looked, and found none. We checked out the store yesterday--it's a
keeper! (G)
We did, I mentioned it to the guy in back of the counter. He
said he'd try to remember to ask about it but couldn't guarantee
anything--said the owner just makes what strikes his fancy. None
in the freezer either.
Oh, well... and they didn't have any when we all went there...
There were some interesting flavors there, though...
As always, there was a roasted peach and a root beer float flavors out this week. I tried a taster of the peach (should have gotten it in
combo with my usual, but didn't) from Steve's cone--he combined it with mango. Also tried a taster of the root beer but wasn't that impressed
so went with my usual chocolate.(G)
As Burt said, we aren't getting older, we're just getting
slower... ;)
Sometimes slower'n molasses in January. (G)
I try not to get quite to that point... (G) But some days it
can feel like that, to be honest... :)
I know the feeling. Makes me wonder how I did all I did when I
was younger.
You were younger, for one thing... ;)
That explains part of it, probably a good part of it. (G)
We fell hard into fall overnight. Yesterday we were in the mid 90s;
today I don't even think we'll get to 70. Hit 100 on Thursday,
breaking a number of records but we probably won't see 90 again until spring.
We had one record setting day (in the 90s), maybe that Tuesday when I
got home from Shipps... I didn't really notice it, having just spent
all those 90s days in NC... (G) But since then, temps have been more fall-like... and here in the North Country, today was the first day
that got up into the high 60s... Last couple of nights were in the
30s,
tonight's only supposed to go down into the 40s... fortunately I have
good blankets here... ;)
And, as you know, I did find a peach loaf in the Columbia
Wegmans, on my way down to the Picnic... Did you have a chance
to try it out yet...?
We had some for lunch today--a very subtle peach flavor.
Yes, that's what I noticed this year... I think last year was similar,
but previous years the peach pieces were larger and more abundant, and
the peach flavor had been more pronounced...
We sliced the whole loaf, kept some in the fridge and wrapped the
rest for the freezer to enjoy over the winter.
Sounds like a good idea... :)
May try toasting it lightly to bring out the peach flavor even
more.
Never tried that, but that also sounds like a good idea... :)
It looks like a basic quick bread so I may try using some of my
quick bread recipies as a starting point for making my own version.
If/when you do, you'll have to let us know how it turns out... :)
Wonder if Empire apples are available yet. BTW, one of the
I haven't seen any Empires, but then I really haven't paid that
much attention to the apples...
Gee, I wonder why. (G)
Exactly... (G) I did take a quick check when I was shopping
this week... didn't see any Empires, so it might be still a
little early...
Wegman's produce person thought they might have some in bags but
looked, and found none. We checked out the store yesterday--it's a
keeper! (G)
I'm glad you weren't disappointed... ;) And I did a more careful
search at our Wegmans last grrocery trip, and saw LOTS of different varieties
of apples, but no Empires yet....
We did, I mentioned it to the guy in back of the counter. He
said he'd try to remember to ask about it but couldn't guarantee
anything--said the owner just makes what strikes his fancy. None
in the freezer either.
Oh, well... and they didn't have any when we all went there...
There were some interesting flavors there, though...
As always, there was a roasted peach and a root beer float flavors out this week. I tried a taster of the peach (should have gotten it in
combo with my usual, but didn't) from Steve's cone--he combined it with mango. Also tried a taster of the root beer but wasn't that impressed
so went with my usual chocolate.(G)
One can always default to the usual... ;) But the roasted peach does sound pretty nice... :) Maybe next time the owner makes ginger, you
could grab some to stow away in your freezer.... (G)
As Burt said, we aren't getting older, we're just getting
slower... ;)
Sometimes slower'n molasses in January. (G)
I try not to get quite to that point... (G) But some days it
can feel like that, to be honest... :)
I know the feeling. Makes me wonder how I did all I did when I
was younger.
You were younger, for one thing... ;)
That explains part of it, probably a good part of it. (G)
I thought so.... (G)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 10-16-19 20:53 <=-
We had one record setting day (in the 90s), maybe that Tuesday
when I got home from Shipps... I didn't really notice it,
having just spent all those 90s days in NC... (G) But since
then, temps have been more fall-like... and here in the North
Country, today was the first day that got up into the high
60s... Last couple of nights were in the 30s, tonight's only
supposed to go down into the 40s... fortunately I have good
blankets here... ;)
I put the extra blanket on our bed when I put clean sheets on today. Supposed to get into the lower 40s, maybe upper 30s tonight and for
the next couple of nights. Time to start making soup again!
We sliced the whole loaf, kept some in the fridge and wrapped
the rest for the freezer to enjoy over the winter.
Sounds like a good idea... :)
May try toasting it lightly to bring out the peach flavor even
more.
Never tried that, but that also sounds like a good idea... :)
That's my thinking, will give it a try tomorrow.
It looks like a basic quick bread so I may try using some of my
quick bread recipies as a starting point for making my own version.
If/when you do, you'll have to let us know how it turns out... :)
Will do.
Wegman's produce person thought they might have some in bags but
looked, and found none. We checked out the store yesterday--it's a
keeper! (G)
I'm glad you weren't disappointed... ;) And I did a more careful
search at our Wegmans last grrocery trip, and saw LOTS of
different varieties of apples, but no Empires yet....
Hopefully we'll have some down here before Thanksgiving. A couple of
years ago one of my cousins gave us some when we were in NYS in early November so I'm hoping they'll be in soon.
We did, I mentioned it to the guy in back of the counter. He
said he'd try to remember to ask about it but couldn't guarantee
anything--said the owner just makes what strikes his fancy. None
in the freezer either.
Oh, well... and they didn't have any when we all went there...
There were some interesting flavors there, though...
As always, there was a roasted peach and a root beer float flavors
out this week. I tried a taster of the peach (should have gotten
it in combo with my usual, but didn't) from Steve's cone--he
combined it with mango. Also tried a taster of the root beer but
wasn't that impressed so went with my usual chocolate.(G)
One can always default to the usual... ;) But the roasted peach
does sound pretty nice... :) Maybe next time the owner makes
ginger, you could grab some to stow away in your freezer.... (G)
Have to remember but we won't be going as often now that the weather
is cooling down.
I know the feeling. Makes me wonder how I did all I did when I
was younger.
You were younger, for one thing... ;)
That explains part of it, probably a good part of it. (G)
I thought so.... (G)
Unfortunatly, we can't go back in time, either physically or
otherwise.
supposed to go down into the 40s... fortunately I have good
blankets here... ;)
I put the extra blanket on our bed when I put clean sheets on today. Supposed to get into the lower 40s, maybe upper 30s tonight and for
the next couple of nights. Time to start making soup again!
Here, the nights have been 40s and sometimes upper 30s, the highs have been mostly 50s and the occasional foray into the 60s... I came home
from the Pond the next to last trip to find that Richard had started
using the furnace for this season... we usually put that off as long
as we can... :)
(Peach loaf)
We sliced the whole loaf, kept some in the fridge and wrapped
the rest for the freezer to enjoy over the winter.
Sounds like a good idea... :)
May try toasting it lightly to bring out the peach flavor even
more.
Never tried that, but that also sounds like a good idea... :)
That's my thinking, will give it a try tomorrow.
And how did that turn out....?
version. NB>> If/when you do, you'll have to let us know how it turns out... :)It looks like a basic quick bread so I may try using some of my
quick bread recipies as a starting point for making my own
Will do.
I'll watch for it... :)
careful NB>> search at our Wegmans last grrocery trip, and saw LOTSI'm glad you weren't disappointed... ;) And I did a more
of
different varieties of apples, but no Empires yet....
Hopefully we'll have some down here before Thanksgiving. A couple of
years ago one of my cousins gave us some when we were in NYS in early November so I'm hoping they'll be in soon.
Good chance now... I did see them in our store yesterday when we went shopping...
wasn't that impressed so went with my usual chocolate.(G)
One can always default to the usual... ;) But the roasted peach
does sound pretty nice... :) Maybe next time the owner makes
ginger, you could grab some to stow away in your freezer.... (G)
Have to remember but we won't be going as often now that the weather
is cooling down.
Like we've said, that doesn't particularly slow our ice cream
consumption much... ;)
I know the feeling. Makes me wonder how I did all I did when I
was younger.
You were younger, for one thing... ;)
That explains part of it, probably a good part of it. (G)
I thought so.... (G)
Unfortunatly, we can't go back in time, either physically or
otherwise.
Quite true....
We've had yo-yo weather--in the low 80s yesterday & today but to be in
the mid 60s by the latter part of the week. Finally getting some rain
but Steve has been able to grill some fast cooking meats (chicken,
beef) between showers the last few days.
You still have the overhead coverings on the porch set up...?
I came home from the Pond the next to last trip to find that
Richard had started using the furnace for this season... we
usually put that off as long as we can... :)
You must have had quite the cold snap.
When the highs don't get out of the 50s and lows are 40s and 30s, the house cools down into the low 60s pretty fast... and that's just a bit
too chilly... Come winter, with the temps even lower, the house can
cool off to the 50s when the furnace is turned off overnight...
(Peach loaf)
We sliced the whole loaf, kept some in the fridge and wrapped
the rest for the freezer to enjoy over the winter.
Sounds like a good idea... :)
May try toasting it lightly to bring out the peach flavor even
more.
Never tried that, but that also sounds like a good idea... :)
That's my thinking, will give it a try tomorrow.
And how did that turn out....?
Spaced out, will try to remember to do it another time.
Have to report when you do remember to try it... :)
It looks like a basic quick bread so I may try using some of
my quick bread recipies as a starting point for making my own
version.
If/when you do, you'll have to let us know how it turns out...
Will do.
I'll watch for it... :)
Don't hold your breath; we're pumpkining right now.
From other messages, it appears you made the pumpkin roll for Steve's birthday....? Happy birthday, Steve, btw... ;)
different varieties of apples, but no Empires yet....
Hopefully we'll have some down here before Thanksgiving. A
couple of years ago one of my cousins gave us some when we were
in NYS in early November so I'm hoping they'll be in soon.
Good chance now... I did see them in our store yesterday when
we went shopping...
We picked up a couple of bags when we were at Wegman's a week ago last Friday.
There you go... :)
peach NB>>> does sound pretty nice... :) Maybe next time the ownerwasn't that impressed so went with my usual chocolate.(G)
One can always default to the usual... ;) But the roasted
makes
(G) RH>> Have to remember but we won't be going as often now that theginger, you could grab some to stow away in your freezer....
weather is cooling down.
Like we've said, that doesn't particularly slow our ice cream
consumption much... ;)
It used to not be so for us but habits change over the years. (G)
What has changed for us is that we eat less ice cream at home than we
used to, now that Fu has such good ice cream available... ;)
I know the feeling. Makes me wonder how I did all I did when I
was younger.
You were younger, for one thing... ;)
That explains part of it, probably a good part of it. (G)
I thought so.... (G)
Unfortunatly, we can't go back in time, either physically or
otherwise.
Quite true....
Do we really want to? Thought so. (G)
Maybe we should change that unfortunately to Fortunately... ;)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 11-03-19 17:53 <=-
We've had yo-yo weather--in the low 80s yesterday & today but
to be in the mid 60s by the latter part of the week. Finally
getting some rain but Steve has been able to grill some fast
cooking meats (chicken, beef) between showers the last few days.
You still have the overhead coverings on the porch set up...?
Yes but he used the small gas grill to save the prolonged preheat
time. He did use the egg grill (charcoal) to do a porterhouse steak for his birthday. Had a clear day and we had the time to for charcoal.
I came home from the Pond the next to last trip to find that
Richard had started using the furnace for this season... we
usually put that off as long as we can... :)
You must have had quite the cold snap.
When the highs don't get out of the 50s and lows are 40s and
30s, the house cools down into the low 60s pretty fast... and
that's just a bit too chilly... Come winter, with the temps
even lower, the house can cool off to the 50s when the furnace is
turned off overnight...
We've been down to the upper 30s the past couple of days. Daytime
highs have been in the mid to upper 50s but by the end of this week,
we're supposed to be in the mid 40s during the day, mid 20s at night. Brrrrrr! Low 30s predicted for our area tonight.
(Peach loaf)
That's my thinking, will give it a try tomorrow.We sliced the whole loaf, kept some in the fridge and wrappedMay try toasting it lightly to bring out the peach flavor even
the rest for the freezer to enjoy over the winter.
more.
And how did that turn out....?
Spaced out, will try to remember to do it another time.
Have to report when you do remember to try it... :)
I will, when I get that round tuit. (G)
From other messages, it appears you made the pumpkin roll for Steve's
birthday....? Happy birthday, Steve, btw... ;)
I did do the pumpkin roll, and in the mean time, found some recipies
that might be adaptable to peach bread. Have to see how many jars of peaches I've got on hand to experiment with.
does sound pretty nice... :) Maybe next time the owner makes
ginger, you could grab some to stow away in your freezer....
Have to remember but we won't be going as often now that the
weather is cooling down.
Like we've said, that doesn't particularly slow our ice cream
consumption much... ;)
It used to not be so for us but habits change over the years. (G)
What has changed for us is that we eat less ice cream at home
than we used to, now that Fu has such good ice cream available...
When we were first married, we did our laundry once a week at a laundromat. We'd get ice cream cones dirt cheap at a convenience store afterward. By the time we moved into another house & got our own
machines, the cone prices had gone up/size of scoop down so we didn't
go out for it as much. Having babies further reduced our time out/ice cream cone buying until the girls got older. We bought more ice cream
at home, but because of finances, it wasn't that often. We've probably bought more here in WF than anywhere else in years.
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