Hi Nancy,

or at least half that... ;) And... turns out that the first 3
I saved are more like 3 1/2 oz, the last 2 are 2 oz... they're
marked on the bottom of the cup...

I wouldn't worry about it at this stage of the game. I've got this
year's VBS crafts to brainstorm yet.

We'll see how many I manage to collect... ;)

Not sure ow many kids we'll have in VBS, combined here and VT. Last year
I don't think we had even 40, total. Lessons this year are from the
parables so I'm beginning to think about suitable crafts.

of corn in it but later on, when eating it, I'm surprised at how
much shows up. (G)

Like raisins in a cole slaw.... ;)

I don't put raisins in my cole slaw but there were a good number in
the bread pudding.

I do, at times, or craisins... In a bread pudding, they'd absorb some
of the liquid and get bigger... ;)

They did, and the pudding tasted good. I'm going to do some baked
oatmeal tomorrow but put blueberries in it instead of raisins.

---
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Ruth
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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 04-08-18 21:06 <=-

or at least half that... ;) And... turns out that the first 3
I saved are more like 3 1/2 oz, the last 2 are 2 oz... they're
marked on the bottom of the cup...

I wouldn't worry about it at this stage of the game. I've got
this year's VBS crafts to brainstorm yet.

We'll see how many I manage to collect... ;)

Not sure how many kids we'll have in VBS, combined here and VT. Last
year I don't think we had even 40, total. Lessons this year are from
the parables so I'm beginning to think about suitable crafts.

Hmm.. that might depend on which parables... ;)

of corn in it but later on, when eating it, I'm surprised at
how much shows up. (G)

Like raisins in a cole slaw.... ;)

I don't put raisins in my cole slaw but there were a good
number in the bread pudding.

I do, at times, or craisins... In a bread pudding, they'd
absorb some of the liquid and get bigger... ;)

They did, and the pudding tasted good. I'm going to do some baked
oatmeal tomorrow but put blueberries in it instead of raisins.

That would be tasty, too... :)

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

marked on the bottom of the cup...

I wouldn't worry about it at this stage of the game. I've got
this year's VBS crafts to brainstorm yet.

We'll see how many I manage to collect... ;)

Not sure how many kids we'll have in VBS, combined here and VT. Last
year I don't think we had even 40, total. Lessons this year are from
the parables so I'm beginning to think about suitable crafts.

Hmm.. that might depend on which parables... ;)

I've got ideas for the first couple but will need small cardboard boxes
(like small jewelry comes in) for the first. Second one will need
potting soil, aquarium gravel, seeds and cups. Haven't worked out ideas
for the others yet.

of corn in it but later on, when eating it, I'm surprised at
how much shows up. (G)

Like raisins in a cole slaw.... ;)

I don't put raisins in my cole slaw but there were a good
number in the bread pudding.

I do, at times, or craisins... In a bread pudding, they'd
absorb some of the liquid and get bigger... ;)

They did, and the pudding tasted good. I'm going to do some baked
oatmeal tomorrow but put blueberries in it instead of raisins.

That would be tasty, too... :)

It has been. Steve took some with him to the conference he's at (staying
with several other men at a house) but left some home for me. Nice to
nuke with a bit of milk--I made it with almond milk. Recipe didn't call
for it but I added some cinnamon also; it goes well with blueberries.

---
Catch you later,
Ruth
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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 04-12-18 15:09 <=-

marked on the bottom of the cup...

I wouldn't worry about it at this stage of the game. I've got
this year's VBS crafts to brainstorm yet.

We'll see how many I manage to collect... ;)

Not sure how many kids we'll have in VBS, combined here and VT.
Last year I don't think we had even 40, total. Lessons this year
are from the parables so I'm beginning to think about suitable
crafts.

Hmm.. that might depend on which parables... ;)

I've got ideas for the first couple but will need small cardboard
boxes (like small jewelry comes in) for the first. Second one will need potting soil, aquarium gravel, seeds and cups. Haven't worked out
ideas for the others yet.

Sounds like the second is the parable of the sower (aka the parable of
the seeds).. :)

of corn in it but later on, when eating it, I'm surprised at
how much shows up. (G)

Like raisins in a cole slaw.... ;)

I don't put raisins in my cole slaw but there were a good
number in the bread pudding.

I do, at times, or craisins... In a bread pudding, they'd
absorb some of the liquid and get bigger... ;)

They did, and the pudding tasted good. I'm going to do some baked
oatmeal tomorrow but put blueberries in it instead of raisins.

That would be tasty, too... :)

It has been. Steve took some with him to the conference he's at
(staying with several other men at a house) but left some home for me. Nice to nuke with a bit of milk--I made it with almond milk. Recipe
didn't call for it but I added some cinnamon also; it goes well with blueberries.

Sounds good... :)

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

Last year I don't think we had even 40, total. Lessons this year
are from the parables so I'm beginning to think about suitable
crafts.

Hmm.. that might depend on which parables... ;)

I've got ideas for the first couple but will need small cardboard
boxes (like small jewelry comes in) for the first. Second one will need potting soil, aquarium gravel, seeds and cups. Haven't worked out
ideas for the others yet.

Sounds like the second is the parable of the sower (aka the parable of
the seeds).. :)

That's right; figured 2 kinds of soil would be enough to illustrate the
point. Besides, we only have 15 minutes for craft time per age group;
they come in back to back and we have to "reset" as they're coming in.

I do, at times, or craisins... In a bread pudding, they'd
absorb some of the liquid and get bigger... ;)

They did, and the pudding tasted good. I'm going to do some

baked RH>> oatmeal tomorrow but put blueberries in it instead of
raisins.

That would be tasty, too... :)

It has been. Steve took some with him to the conference he's at
(staying with several other men at a house) but left some home for me. Nice to nuke with a bit of milk--I made it with almond milk. Recipe
didn't call for it but I added some cinnamon also; it goes well with blueberries.

It did. I put some in the fridge freezer but as cool as its been, I
might pull it out. Steve said that our pastor liked it. (G)

---
Catch you later,
Ruth
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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 04-19-18 15:33 <=-

Last year I don't think we had even 40, total. Lessons this year
are from the parables so I'm beginning to think about suitable
crafts.

Hmm.. that might depend on which parables... ;)

I've got ideas for the first couple but will need small cardboard
boxes (like small jewelry comes in) for the first. Second one
will need potting soil, aquarium gravel, seeds and cups. Haven't
worked out ideas for the others yet.

Sounds like the second is the parable of the sower (aka the
parable of the soils).. :)

That's right; figured 2 kinds of soil would be enough to illustrate
the point. Besides, we only have 15 minutes for craft time per age
group; they come in back to back and we have to "reset" as they're
coming in.

Can't get too extensive with that sort of constraints... :)

I do, at times, or craisins... In a bread pudding, they'd
absorb some of the liquid and get bigger... ;)

They did, and the pudding tasted good. I'm going to do some
baked oatmeal tomorrow but put blueberries in it instead of
raisins.

That would be tasty, too... :)

It has been. Steve took some with him to the conference he's at
(staying with several other men at a house) but left some home
for me. Nice to nuke with a bit of milk--I made it with almond
milk. Recipe didn't call for it but I added some cinnamon also;
it goes well with blueberries.

It did. I put some in the fridge freezer but as cool as its been, I
might pull it out. Steve said that our pastor liked it. (G)

So.. a church men's conference...? Not surprising that your pastor
liked it... it's good stuff.... :)

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

will need potting soil, aquarium gravel, seeds and cups. Haven't
worked out ideas for the others yet.

Sounds like the second is the parable of the sower (aka the
parable of the soils).. :)

That's right; figured 2 kinds of soil would be enough to illustrate
the point. Besides, we only have 15 minutes for craft time per age
group; they come in back to back and we have to "reset" as they're
coming in.

Can't get too extensive with that sort of constraints... :)

No, and I'm thinking of having them make simple paper boxes for the
first one. Depends on what sort of pattern I can find.

I do, at times, or craisins... In a bread pudding, they'd
absorb some of the liquid and get bigger... ;)

They did, and the pudding tasted good. I'm going to do some
baked oatmeal tomorrow but put blueberries in it instead of
raisins.

That would be tasty, too... :)

It has been. Steve took some with him to the conference he's at
(staying with several other men at a house) but left some home
for me. Nice to nuke with a bit of milk--I made it with almond
milk. Recipe didn't call for it but I added some cinnamon also;
it goes well with blueberries.

It did. I put some in the fridge freezer but as cool as its been, I
might pull it out. Steve said that our pastor liked it. (G)

So.. a church men's conference...? Not surprising that your pastor
liked it... it's good stuff.... :)

Passed along the bread pudding at the farmer's market today, finally!
The baked oatmeal is still in the freezer; we may take it on our trip
out west as an easy do breakfast on days we have an electric hook up (to
run the microwave). I made butter blend today, filled one (glass) bowl
for home use, put the rest in a plastic (disposable) container for the
trip.

---
Catch you later,
Ruth
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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 04-28-18 17:30 <=-

will need potting soil, aquarium gravel, seeds and cups. Haven't
worked out ideas for the others yet.

Sounds like the second is the parable of the sower (aka the
parable of the soils).. :)

That's right; figured 2 kinds of soil would be enough to
illustrate the point. Besides, we only have 15 minutes for craft
time per age group; they come in back to back and we have to
"reset" as they're coming in.

Can't get too extensive with that sort of constraints... :)

No, and I'm thinking of having them make simple paper boxes for the
first one. Depends on what sort of pattern I can find.

Shouldn't be too hard to find... or maybe you could even make a pattern yourself.... Score fold lines on card stock, maybe...?

I'm going to do some baked oatmeal tomorrow but put blueberries
in it instead of raisins.

I put some in the fridge freezer but as cool as its been, I
might pull it out. Steve said that our pastor liked it. (G)

So.. a church men's conference...? Not surprising that your
pastor liked it... it's good stuff.... :)

Passed along the bread pudding at the farmer's market today, finally!
The baked oatmeal is still in the freezer; we may take it on our trip
out west as an easy do breakfast on days we have an electric hook up
(to run the microwave).

That sounds like a nice plan... :)

I made butter blend today, filled one (glass) bowl for home use, put
the rest in a plastic (disposable) container for the trip.

How long does your homemade butter blend stay good...?

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

illustrate the point. Besides, we only have 15 minutes for craft
time per age group; they come in back to back and we have to
"reset" as they're coming in.

Can't get too extensive with that sort of constraints... :)

No, and I'm thinking of having them make simple paper boxes for the
first one. Depends on what sort of pattern I can find.

Shouldn't be too hard to find... or maybe you could even make a
pattern yourself.... Score fold lines on card stock, maybe...?

Found a bunch of patterns on line. We'll decide on one, print it on card
stock and cut out. May have to do some pre folding for the youngest
kids.

I'm going to do some baked oatmeal tomorrow but put

blueberries RH>>>> in it instead of raisins.

I put some in the fridge freezer but as cool as its been, I
might pull it out. Steve said that our pastor liked it. (G)

So.. a church men's conference...? Not surprising that your
pastor liked it... it's good stuff.... :)

Passed along the bread pudding at the farmer's market today, finally!
The baked oatmeal is still in the freezer; we may take it on our trip
out west as an easy do breakfast on days we have an electric hook up
(to run the microwave).

That sounds like a nice plan... :)

Those will be in camp days only, unless we want to hook up the
generator. Can't see doing that for the on the road overnight stops tho.

I made butter blend today, filled one (glass) bowl for home use, put
the rest in a plastic (disposable) container for the trip.

How long does your homemade butter blend stay good...?

Haven't had any go bad yet but I do keep it in the fridge when it's not
in use. The amount I make up usually lasts several weeks, depending on
what I need it for--toast, buttering veggies, bit of butter in mashed
potatoes, etc.

---
Catch you later,
Ruth
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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 05-05-18 19:35 <=-

illustrate the point. Besides, we only have 15 minutes for craft
time per age group; they come in back to back and we have to
"reset" as they're coming in.

Can't get too extensive with that sort of constraints... :)

No, and I'm thinking of having them make simple paper boxes for
the first one. Depends on what sort of pattern I can find.

Shouldn't be too hard to find... or maybe you could even make a
pattern yourself.... Score fold lines on card stock, maybe...?

Found a bunch of patterns on line. We'll decide on one, print it on
card stock and cut out. May have to do some pre folding for the
youngest kids.

Sounds good.. :)

I'm going to do some baked oatmeal tomorrow but put
blueberries in it instead of raisins.

I put some in the fridge freezer but as cool as its been, I
might pull it out. Steve said that our pastor liked it. (G)

So.. a church men's conference...? Not surprising that your
pastor liked it... it's good stuff.... :)

Passed along the bread pudding at the farmer's market today,
finally! The baked oatmeal is still in the freezer; we may take
it on our trip out west as an easy do breakfast on days we have
an electric hook up (to run the microwave).

That sounds like a nice plan... :)

Those will be in camp days only, unless we want to hook up the
generator. Can't see doing that for the on the road overnight stops
tho.

Yeah, I can see that.... might depend on circumstances, though...

I made butter blend today, filled one (glass) bowl for home use,
put the rest in a plastic (disposable) container for the trip.

How long does your homemade butter blend stay good...?

Haven't had any go bad yet but I do keep it in the fridge when it's
not in use. The amount I make up usually lasts several weeks, depending
on what I need it for--toast, buttering veggies, bit of butter in
mashed potatoes, etc.

Guess you use it up before it has a chance to go bad, then... ;)

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

Can't get too extensive with that sort of constraints... :)

No, and I'm thinking of having them make simple paper boxes for
the first one. Depends on what sort of pattern I can find.

Shouldn't be too hard to find... or maybe you could even make a
pattern yourself.... Score fold lines on card stock, maybe...?

Found a bunch of patterns on line. We'll decide on one, print it on
card stock and cut out. May have to do some pre folding for the
youngest kids.

Sounds good.. :)

I know I'll have a helper this year; with the little ones, all hands are
on deck, including the teachers. Older kids can do more by themselves
with an occaisional bit of assistance, usually times when a 3rd hand is
needed. Their teachers can observe, make a craft of their own or just
chill out for a few minutes.

Passed along the bread pudding at the farmer's market today,
finally! The baked oatmeal is still in the freezer; we may take
it on our trip out west as an easy do breakfast on days we have
an electric hook up (to run the microwave).

That sounds like a nice plan... :)

Those will be in camp days only, unless we want to hook up the
generator. Can't see doing that for the on the road overnight stops
tho.

Yeah, I can see that.... might depend on circumstances, though...

Quite so, it will be quite interesting to see it play out.

I made butter blend today, filled one (glass) bowl for home use,
put the rest in a plastic (disposable) container for the trip.

How long does your homemade butter blend stay good...?

Haven't had any go bad yet but I do keep it in the fridge when it's
not in use. The amount I make up usually lasts several weeks, depending
on what I need it for--toast, buttering veggies, bit of butter in
mashed potatoes, etc.

Guess you use it up before it has a chance to go bad, then... ;)

Pretty much so. It's easy--3 sticks of salted butter and a cup of olive
oil. Helps if you have a stand mixer but it can be done with a hand
mixer, never tried it by hand. I start the mixer on a medium/low with
the butter only, then drizzle in the olive oil. When it's all in, I
raise the speed to get it all mixed well/add a bit of air. I'll stop it
several times to scrape down the sides of the bowl and beater(s). When
it's well mixed (lump free), pour into bowls with lids and put into the
fridge. I use it as a 100% replacement for small amounts of butter or
oil, not more than a couple of tablespoons worth. It does soften fast at
room temps so do keep it in the fridge when not in use. Yield is about 3
cups, depending on how much air is incorporated when mixing.

---
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Ruth
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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 05-08-18 14:23 <=-

Can't get too extensive with that sort of constraints... :)

No, and I'm thinking of having them make simple paper boxes for
the first one. Depends on what sort of pattern I can find.

Shouldn't be too hard to find... or maybe you could even make a
pattern yourself.... Score fold lines on card stock, maybe...?

Found a bunch of patterns on line. We'll decide on one, print it
on card stock and cut out. May have to do some pre folding for
the youngest kids.

Sounds good.. :)

I know I'll have a helper this year; with the little ones, all hands
are on deck, including the teachers. Older kids can do more by
themselves with an occaisional bit of assistance, usually times when a
3rd hand is needed. Their teachers can observe, make a craft of their
own or just chill out for a few minutes.

Getting a wee break is probably a nice thing... :)

The baked oatmeal is still in the freezer; we may take
it on our trip out west as an easy do breakfast on days we have
an electric hook up (to run the microwave).

That sounds like a nice plan... :)

Those will be in camp days only, unless we want to hook up the
generator. Can't see doing that for the on the road overnight stops
tho.

Yeah, I can see that.... might depend on circumstances, though...

Quite so, it will be quite interesting to see it play out.

Indeed. :)

I made butter blend today, filled one (glass) bowl for home use,
put the rest in a plastic (disposable) container for the trip.

How long does your homemade butter blend stay good...?

Haven't had any go bad yet but I do keep it in the fridge when
it's not in use. The amount I make up usually lasts several
weeks, depending on what I need it for--toast, buttering veggies,
bit of butter in mashed potatoes, etc.

Guess you use it up before it has a chance to go bad, then... ;)

Pretty much so. It's easy--3 sticks of salted butter and a cup of
olive oil. Helps if you have a stand mixer but it can be done with a
hand mixer, never tried it by hand. I start the mixer on a medium/low
with the butter only, then drizzle in the olive oil. When it's all in,
I raise the speed to get it all mixed well/add a bit of air. I'll stop
it several times to scrape down the sides of the bowl and beater(s).
When it's well mixed (lump free), pour into bowls with lids and put
into the fridge. I use it as a 100% replacement for small amounts of butter or oil, not more than a couple of tablespoons worth. It does
soften fast at room temps so do keep it in the fridge when not in use. Yield is about 3 cups, depending on how much air is incorporated when mixing.

I tend to not use all that much butter (although I've been using a bit
more lately), so it's not been that bad to just buy it already mixed...

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

I know I'll have a helper this year; with the little ones, all hands
are on deck, including the teachers. Older kids can do more by
themselves with an occaisional bit of assistance, usually times when a
3rd hand is needed. Their teachers can observe, make a craft of their
own or just chill out for a few minutes.

Getting a wee break is probably a nice thing... :)

For sure, with some kids. Others, you are just as happy to work on a
project with them.

Those will be in camp days only, unless we want to hook up the
generator. Can't see doing that for the on the road overnight

stops RH>> tho.

Yeah, I can see that.... might depend on circumstances,

though...

Quite so, it will be quite interesting to see it play out.

Indeed. :)

Starting to load up the camper now--got most of the non perishable food
out today. Will work on the rest tomorrow and Sunday.

How long does your homemade butter blend stay good...?

Haven't had any go bad yet but I do keep it in the fridge when
it's not in use. The amount I make up usually lasts several
weeks, depending on what I need it for--toast, buttering

veggies, RH>> bit of butter in mashed potatoes, etc.

Guess you use it up before it has a chance to go bad, then... ;)

Pretty much so. It's easy--3 sticks of salted butter and a cup of
olive oil. Helps if you have a stand mixer but it can be done with a
hand mixer, never tried it by hand. I start the mixer on a medium/low
with the butter only, then drizzle in the olive oil. When it's all in,
I raise the speed to get it all mixed well/add a bit of air. I'll stop
it several times to scrape down the sides of the bowl and beater(s).
When it's well mixed (lump free), pour into bowls with lids and put
into the fridge. I use it as a 100% replacement for small amounts of butter or oil, not more than a couple of tablespoons worth. It does
soften fast at room temps so do keep it in the fridge when not in use. Yield is about 3 cups, depending on how much air is incorporated when mixing.

I tend to not use all that much butter (although I've been using a bit more lately), so it's not been that bad to just buy it already
mixed...

Your choice; we did that for a while, as well as stick butter for
baking. After a while it got to "Why are we buying the soft when we can
make our own?" sort of thing. The rest is history. (G)

---
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Ruth
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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 05-11-18 20:48 <=-

I know I'll have a helper this year; with the little ones, all
hands are on deck, including the teachers. Older kids can do
more by themselves with an occaisional bit of assistance, usually
times when a 3rd hand is needed. Their teachers can observe, make
a craft of their own or just chill out for a few minutes.

Getting a wee break is probably a nice thing... :)

For sure, with some kids. Others, you are just as happy to work on a project with them.

Especially if the craft looks like fun... ;)

Those will be in camp days only, unless we want to hook up the
generator. Can't see doing that for the on the road overnight
stops tho.

Yeah, I can see that.... might depend on circumstances,
though...

Quite so, it will be quite interesting to see it play out.

Indeed. :)

Starting to load up the camper now--got most of the non perishable
food out today. Will work on the rest tomorrow and Sunday.

And by now, you are on the road... :)

How long does your homemade butter blend stay good...?

Haven't had any go bad yet but I do keep it in the fridge when
it's not in use. The amount I make up usually lasts several
weeks, depending on what I need it for--toast, buttering
veggies, bit of butter in mashed potatoes, etc.

Guess you use it up before it has a chance to go bad, then... ;)

Pretty much so. It's easy--3 sticks of salted butter and a cup of
olive oil. Helps if you have a stand mixer but it can be done with a
hand mixer, never tried it by hand. I start the mixer on a medium/low
with the butter only, then drizzle in the olive oil. When it's all in,
I raise the speed to get it all mixed well/add a bit of air. I'll stop
it several times to scrape down the sides of the bowl and beater(s).
When it's well mixed (lump free), pour into bowls with lids and put
into the fridge. I use it as a 100% replacement for small amounts of
butter or oil, not more than a couple of tablespoons worth. It does
soften fast at room temps so do keep it in the fridge when not in use.
Yield is about 3 cups, depending on how much air is incorporated when
mixing.

I tend to not use all that much butter (although I've been using a
bit more lately), so it's not been that bad to just buy it already
mixed...

Your choice; we did that for a while, as well as stick butter for
baking. After a while it got to "Why are we buying the soft when we
can make our own?" sort of thing. The rest is history. (G)

Each to his own.. ;)

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

Getting a wee break is probably a nice thing... :)

For sure, with some kids. Others, you are just as happy to work on a project with them.

Especially if the craft looks like fun... ;)

I try to make them fun. (G)

Starting to load up the camper now--got most of the non perishable
food out today. Will work on the rest tomorrow and Sunday.

And by now, you are on the road... :)

Actually, stopped for a bit right now. (G)

use. RH>> Yield is about 3 cups, depending on how much air is incorporated when RH>> mixing.

I tend to not use all that much butter (although I've been using

a NB>> bit more lately), so it's not been that bad to just buy it
already NB>> mixed...

Your choice; we did that for a while, as well as stick butter for
baking. After a while it got to "Why are we buying the soft when we
can make our own?" sort of thing. The rest is history. (G)

Each to his own.. ;)

Exactly! Stopped in OK to see someone Steve knew in Korea. Told her
about the butter blend; she was interested in how to make it/cut it down
to a one person's use amount.

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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 05-20-18 18:20 <=-

Getting a wee break is probably a nice thing... :)

For sure, with some kids. Others, you are just as happy to work
on a project with them.

Especially if the craft looks like fun... ;)

I try to make them fun. (G)

There you go, then... ;)

Starting to load up the camper now--got most of the non perishable
food out today. Will work on the rest tomorrow and Sunday.

And by now, you are on the road... :)

Actually, stopped for a bit right now. (G)

Or you wouldn't be answering messages... ;)

Yield is about 3 cups, depending on how much air is incorporated
when mixing.

I tend to not use all that much butter (although I've been using
a bit more lately), so it's not been that bad to just buy it
already mixed...

Your choice; we did that for a while, as well as stick butter for
baking. After a while it got to "Why are we buying the soft when
we can make our own?" sort of thing. The rest is history. (G)

Each to his own.. ;)

Exactly! Stopped in OK to see someone Steve knew in Korea. Told her
about the butter blend; she was interested in how to make it/cut it
down to a one person's use amount.

So, of course, you showed her... and left her with her own supply... ;)

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

Getting a wee break is probably a nice thing... :)

For sure, with some kids. Others, you are just as happy to work
on a project with them.

Especially if the craft looks like fun... ;)

I try to make them fun. (G)

There you go, then... ;)

From the feed back I've gotten, I've done well over the years. I try to
make the craft relate to the lessons in some way.

Starting to load up the camper now--got most of the non

perishable RH>> food out today. Will work on the rest tomorrow and Sunday.

And by now, you are on the road... :)

Actually, stopped for a bit right now. (G)

Or you wouldn't be answering messages... ;)

Yes, and today is another catch up day.

Your choice; we did that for a while, as well as stick butter

for RH>> baking. After a while it got to "Why are we buying the soft
when

we can make our own?" sort of thing. The rest is history. (G)

Each to his own.. ;)

Exactly! Stopped in OK to see someone Steve knew in Korea. Told her
about the butter blend; she was interested in how to make it/cut it
down to a one person's use amount.

So, of course, you showed her... and left her with her own supply...
;)

No, actually just gave her the recipe.

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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 05-23-18 13:56 <=-

Getting a wee break is probably a nice thing... :)

For sure, with some kids. Others, you are just as happy to work
on a project with them.

Especially if the craft looks like fun... ;)

I try to make them fun. (G)

There you go, then... ;)

From the feed back I've gotten, I've done well over the years. I try
to make the craft relate to the lessons in some way.

Which is also a good thing... that way the craft can reinforce the
teaching... :)

Starting to load up the camper now--got most of the non
perishable food out today. Will work on the rest tomorrow and
Sunday.

And by now, you are on the road... :)

Actually, stopped for a bit right now. (G)

Or you wouldn't be answering messages... ;)

Yes, and today is another catch up day.

Nice that you are able to somewhat stay connected... :)

Your choice; we did that for a while, as well as stick butter
for baking. After a while it got to "Why are we buying the soft
when we can make our own?" sort of thing. The rest is
history. (G)

Each to his own.. ;)

Exactly! Stopped in OK to see someone Steve knew in Korea. Told
her about the butter blend; she was interested in how to make
it/cut it down to a one person's use amount.

So, of course, you showed her... and left her with her own
supply... ;)

No, actually just gave her the recipe.

She figured she'd be able to figure it out on her own with the recipe,
then... ;)

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

Especially if the craft looks like fun... ;)

I try to make them fun. (G)

There you go, then... ;)

From the feed back I've gotten, I've done well over the years. I try
to make the craft relate to the lessons in some way.

Which is also a good thing... that way the craft can reinforce the teaching... :)

That's the point. That's why I'm having them plant seeds in both good
and rocky (gravel with just a small amount of dirt mixed in) soil for
one craft this year.

Starting to load up the camper now--got most of the non
perishable food out today. Will work on the rest tomorrow and
Sunday.

And by now, you are on the road... :)

Actually, stopped for a bit right now. (G)

Or you wouldn't be answering messages... ;)

Yes, and today is another catch up day.

Nice that you are able to somewhat stay connected... :)

Agreed; we were off line for a couple of days while going from AZ to UT
but will be here for a while. Found a German style bakery in a remote
town in UT on US 89, stopped there for a couple of pastries. OK but not
quite authentic.

Your choice; we did that for a while, as well as stick butter
for baking. After a while it got to "Why are we buying the soft
when we can make our own?" sort of thing. The rest is
history. (G)

Each to his own.. ;)

Exactly! Stopped in OK to see someone Steve knew in Korea. Told
her about the butter blend; she was interested in how to make
it/cut it down to a one person's use amount.

So, of course, you showed her... and left her with her own
supply... ;)

No, actually just gave her the recipe.

She figured she'd be able to figure it out on her own with the recipe, then... ;)

Yes, it's easy enough to do. Three sticks of butter to one cup of olive
oil is my basic so just 1/3 cup oil per stick of butter will give you
the right proportions. I use salted butter by taste choice but it can be
done with unsalted as well.

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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 06-01-18 13:22 <=-

From the feed back I've gotten, I've done well over the years.
I try to make the craft relate to the lessons in some way.

Which is also a good thing... that way the craft can reinforce
the teaching... :)

That's the point. That's why I'm having them plant seeds in both good
and rocky (gravel with just a small amount of dirt mixed in) soil for
one craft this year.

Now, with any luck, they'll be able to get the plant to grow nicely in
the good soil, and it won't do so well in the gravel... ;)

Actually, stopped for a bit right now. (G)

Or you wouldn't be answering messages... ;)

Yes, and today is another catch up day.

Nice that you are able to somewhat stay connected... :)

Agreed; we were off line for a couple of days while going from AZ to
UT but will be here for a while. Found a German style bakery in a
remote town in UT on US 89, stopped there for a couple of pastries. OK
but not quite authentic.

Never know what you might find in the boonies... ;)

Exactly! Stopped in OK to see someone Steve knew in Korea.
Told her about the butter blend; she was interested in how to
make it/cut it down to a one person's use amount.

So, of course, you showed her... and left her with her own
supply... ;)

No, actually just gave her the recipe.

She figured she'd be able to figure it out on her own with the
recipe, then... ;)

Yes, it's easy enough to do. Three sticks of butter to one cup of
olive oil is my basic so just 1/3 cup oil per stick of butter will give you the right proportions. I use salted butter by taste choice but it
can be done with unsalted as well.

So as long as one has a food processor or blender and regularly uses it,
it wouldn't be a big deal.... ;)

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

Which is also a good thing... that way the craft can reinforce
the teaching... :)

That's the point. That's why I'm having them plant seeds in both good
and rocky (gravel with just a small amount of dirt mixed in) soil for
one craft this year.

Now, with any luck, they'll be able to get the plant to grow nicely in
the good soil, and it won't do so well in the gravel... ;)

That's why the gravel will have a very small amount of dirt mixed in.
(G)

Nice that you are able to somewhat stay connected... :)

Agreed; we were off line for a couple of days while going from AZ to
UT but will be here for a while. Found a German style bakery in a
remote town in UT on US 89, stopped there for a couple of pastries. OK
but not quite authentic.

Never know what you might find in the boonies... ;)

No, but it's always nice when you find something like this.

Exactly! Stopped in OK to see someone Steve knew in Korea.
Told her about the butter blend; she was interested in how to
make it/cut it down to a one person's use amount.

So, of course, you showed her... and left her with her own
supply... ;)

No, actually just gave her the recipe.

She figured she'd be able to figure it out on her own with the
recipe, then... ;)

Yes, it's easy enough to do. Three sticks of butter to one cup of
olive oil is my basic so just 1/3 cup oil per stick of butter will give you the right proportions. I use salted butter by taste choice but it
can be done with unsalted as well.

So as long as one has a food processor or blender and regularly uses
it, it wouldn't be a big deal.... ;)

I use my KA mixer; I wouldn't reccommend a blender as getting it out of
the jar would be more of a problem. Never tried doing it in a food
processor but it might be worth a try some day.

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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 06-03-18 23:22 <=-

Which is also a good thing... that way the craft can reinforce
the teaching... :)

That's the point. That's why I'm having them plant seeds in
both good and rocky (gravel with just a small amount of dirt
mixed in) soil for one craft this year.

Now, with any luck, they'll be able to get the plant to grow
nicely in the good soil, and it won't do so well in the gravel... ;)

That's why the gravel will have a very small amount of dirt mixed in.
(G)

I was thinking hydroponics... (G)

Found a German style bakery in a remote town in UT on US 89,
stopped there for a couple of pastries. OK but not quite
authentic.

Never know what you might find in the boonies... ;)

No, but it's always nice when you find something like this.

Indeed. :)

Exactly! Stopped in OK to see someone Steve knew in Korea.
Told her about the butter blend; she was interested in how to
make it/cut it down to a one person's use amount.

So, of course, you showed her... and left her with her own
supply... ;)

No, actually just gave her the recipe.

She figured she'd be able to figure it out on her own with the
recipe, then... ;)

Yes, it's easy enough to do. Three sticks of butter to one cup
of olive oil is my basic so just 1/3 cup oil per stick of
butter will give you the right proportions. I use salted butter
by taste choice but it can be done with unsalted as well.

So as long as one has a food processor or blender and regularly
uses it, it wouldn't be a big deal.... ;)

I use my KA mixer; I wouldn't reccommend a blender as getting it out
of the jar would be more of a problem. Never tried doing it in a food processor but it might be worth a try some day.

Ok, then, mixer... ;) Actually, I'd think that a food processor might
have the same issues as a blender, come to think on it...

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

Now, with any luck, they'll be able to get the plant to grow
nicely in the good soil, and it won't do so well in the

gravel... ;)

That's why the gravel will have a very small amount of dirt mixed in.
(G)

I was thinking hydroponics... (G)

No, I don't want to have to deal with (or have the kids deal with) a lot
of water. Gravel with a bit of dirt will be the "rocky soil" of the
parable.

Found a German style bakery in a remote town in UT on US 89,
stopped there for a couple of pastries. OK but not quite
authentic.

Never know what you might find in the boonies... ;)

No, but it's always nice when you find something like this.

Indeed. :)

We'll be on the road again when you get this, don't know what we'll
discover on the trek.

Yes, it's easy enough to do. Three sticks of butter to one cup
of olive oil is my basic so just 1/3 cup oil per stick of
butter will give you the right proportions. I use salted butter
by taste choice but it can be done with unsalted as well.

So as long as one has a food processor or blender and regularly
uses it, it wouldn't be a big deal.... ;)

I use my KA mixer; I wouldn't reccommend a blender as getting it out
of the jar would be more of a problem. Never tried doing it in a food processor but it might be worth a try some day.

Ok, then, mixer... ;) Actually, I'd think that a food processor might have the same issues as a blender, come to think on it...

Depends on the food processor but probably so. I've never considered alternatives to the mixer. Do know, when I made butter in the blender,
I'd disassemble the base to get everything out and into a bowl , then
separate out the butter and butter milk. That was many years ago. (G)

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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 06-07-18 13:17 <=-

Now, with any luck, they'll be able to get the plant to grow
nicely in the good soil, and it won't do so well in the
gravel... ;)

That's why the gravel will have a very small amount of dirt
mixed in. (G)

I was thinking hydroponics... (G)

No, I don't want to have to deal with (or have the kids deal with) a
lot of water. Gravel with a bit of dirt will be the "rocky soil" of the parable.

OK. ;)

Found a German style bakery in a remote town in UT on US 89,
stopped there for a couple of pastries. OK but not quite
authentic.

Never know what you might find in the boonies... ;)

No, but it's always nice when you find something like this.

Indeed. :)

We'll be on the road again when you get this, don't know what we'll discover on the trek.

Possibly something reportworthy, one never knows... ;)

Yes, it's easy enough to do. Three sticks of butter to one cup
of olive oil is my basic so just 1/3 cup oil per stick of
butter will give you the right proportions. I use salted butter
by taste choice but it can be done with unsalted as well.

So as long as one has a food processor or blender and regularly
uses it, it wouldn't be a big deal.... ;)

I use my KA mixer; I wouldn't reccommend a blender as getting
it out of the jar would be more of a problem. Never tried doing
it in a food processor but it might be worth a try some day.

Ok, then, mixer... ;) Actually, I'd think that a food processor
might have the same issues as a blender, come to think on it...

Depends on the food processor but probably so. I've never considered alternatives to the mixer. Do know, when I made butter in the blender,
I'd disassemble the base to get everything out and into a bowl , then separate out the butter and butter milk. That was many years ago. (G)

I used to make butter occasionally... but just shaking a jar... ;)

Never have had a food processor, and currently have no blender... I
think my hand mixer still works, but haven't used it in ages... Dunno
if my stand mixer still works, actually... :)

ttyl neb

... Do artificial plants need artificial water?

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Hi Nancy,

That's why the gravel will have a very small amount of dirt
mixed in. (G)

I was thinking hydroponics... (G)

No, I don't want to have to deal with (or have the kids deal with) a
lot of water. Gravel with a bit of dirt will be the "rocky soil" of the parable.

OK. ;)

And, now that we're home, I have to get busy assembling everything.

stopped there for a couple of pastries. OK but not quite
authentic.

Never know what you might find in the boonies... ;)

No, but it's always nice when you find something like this.

Indeed. :)

We'll be on the road again when you get this, don't know what we'll discover on the trek.

Possibly something reportworthy, one never knows... ;)

True--found a newly opened (that evening) bbq place in West Yellowstone,
MT. Food was good and generous. Went back the next night with Rachel &
family, still generous servings of good food. I hope they can make a go
of it there.

Ok, then, mixer... ;) Actually, I'd think that a food processor
might have the same issues as a blender, come to think on it...

Depends on the food processor but probably so. I've never considered alternatives to the mixer. Do know, when I made butter in the blender,
I'd disassemble the base to get everything out and into a bowl , then separate out the butter and butter milk. That was many years ago. (G)

I used to make butter occasionally... but just shaking a jar... ;)

Never have had a food processor, and currently have no blender... I
think my hand mixer still works, but haven't used it in ages... Dunno
if my stand mixer still works, actually... :)

Might be worth a trial run, just to see if if the motor still turns or
if it has siezed.

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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 06-17-18 21:43 <=-

That's why the gravel will have a very small amount of dirt
mixed in. (G)

I was thinking hydroponics... (G)

No, I don't want to have to deal with (or have the kids deal
with) a lot of water. Gravel with a bit of dirt will be the
"rocky soil" of the parable.

OK. ;)

And, now that we're home, I have to get busy assembling everything.

Yup.. :)

stopped there for a couple of pastries. OK but not quite
authentic.

Never know what you might find in the boonies... ;)

No, but it's always nice when you find something like this.

Indeed. :)

We'll be on the road again when you get this, don't know what
we'll discover on the trek.

Possibly something reportworthy, one never knows... ;)

True--found a newly opened (that evening) bbq place in West
Yellowstone, MT. Food was good and generous. Went back the next night
with Rachel & family, still generous servings of good food. I hope they can make a go of it there.

Sounds quite promising... I hope they make it, too... :)

Never have had a food processor, and currently have no blender...
I think my hand mixer still works, but haven't used it in ages...
Dunno if my stand mixer still works, actually... :)

Might be worth a trial run, just to see if if the motor still turns or
if it has siezed.

True. Some day, when I remember.... ;)

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

I was thinking hydroponics... (G)

No, I don't want to have to deal with (or have the kids deal
with) a lot of water. Gravel with a bit of dirt will be the
"rocky soil" of the parable.

OK. ;)

And, now that we're home, I have to get busy assembling everything.

Yup.. :)

Working on it now, first session is tonight.

We'll be on the road again when you get this, don't know what
we'll discover on the trek.

Possibly something reportworthy, one never knows... ;)

True--found a newly opened (that evening) bbq place in West
Yellowstone, MT. Food was good and generous. Went back the next night
with Rachel & family, still generous servings of good food. I hope they can make a go of it there.

Sounds quite promising... I hope they make it, too... :)

They have a place a couple of hours away in Idaho, guess they want to
try branching out a bit. Anyway, it was well worth the trip--it was a
small place, not noisy and crowded like the other places we saw in town
so we could converse without having to shout.

Never have had a food processor, and currently have no

blender... NB>> I think my hand mixer still works, but haven't used
it in ages... NB>> Dunno if my stand mixer still works, actually...
:)

Might be worth a trial run, just to see if if the motor still turns or
if it has seized.

True. Some day, when I remember.... ;)

OTOH, mine gets regular use. (G)

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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 06-25-18 13:56 <=-

No, I don't want to have to deal with (or have the kids deal
with) a lot of water. Gravel with a bit of dirt will be the
"rocky soil" of the parable.

OK. ;)

And, now that we're home, I have to get busy assembling everything.

Yup.. :)

Working on it now, first session is tonight.

How's it going....?

We'll be on the road again when you get this, don't know what
we'll discover on the trek.

Possibly something reportworthy, one never knows... ;)

True--found a newly opened (that evening) bbq place in West
Yellowstone, MT. Food was good and generous. Went back the next
night with Rachel & family, still generous servings of good
food. I hope they can make a go of it there.

Sounds quite promising... I hope they make it, too... :)

They have a place a couple of hours away in Idaho, guess they want to
try branching out a bit. Anyway, it was well worth the trip--it was a small place, not noisy and crowded like the other places we saw in
town so we could converse without having to shout.

Always a bonus... :) Might get noisier as people discover it... ;)

Never have had a food processor, and currently have no
blender... I think my hand mixer still works, but haven't
used it in ages... Dunno if my stand mixer still works,
actually... :)

Might be worth a trial run, just to see if if the motor still
turns or if it has seized.

True. Some day, when I remember.... ;)

OTOH, mine gets regular use. (G)

Yup, I know... :)

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

And, now that we're home, I have to get busy assembling

everything. NB>> Yup.. :)

Working on it now, first session is tonight.

How's it going....?

Great, but hectic. Tonight is the last session--no crafts but a hot dog
cook out in its place. I've got to reorganise/reset the craft projects
to be ready to pack for VT now.

Possibly something reportworthy, one never knows... ;)

True--found a newly opened (that evening) bbq place in West
Yellowstone, MT. Food was good and generous. Went back the next
night with Rachel & family, still generous servings of good
food. I hope they can make a go of it there.

Sounds quite promising... I hope they make it, too... :)

They have a place a couple of hours away in Idaho, guess they want to
try branching out a bit. Anyway, it was well worth the trip--it was a small place, not noisy and crowded like the other places we saw in
town so we could converse without having to shout.

Always a bonus... :) Might get noisier as people discover it... ;)

Yes, because the place is so small. They had several picnic tables in 2
room other than the semi open kitchen (and smoker out back) so the noise
factor coould be significant.

Never have had a food processor, and currently have no
blender... I think my hand mixer still works, but haven't
used it in ages... Dunno if my stand mixer still works,
actually... :)

Might be worth a trial run, just to see if if the motor still
turns or if it has seized.

True. Some day, when I remember.... ;)

OTOH, mine gets regular use. (G)

Yup, I know... :)

Wasn't quite sure when we got it, how much I'd use it but have ended up
using it a lot more than I thought I would originally. I'd tried a 5 qt
KA and was disappointed but trying Janis's professional model sold us on
that one.

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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 06-29-18 12:10 <=-

And, now that we're home, I have to get busy assembling
everything.

Yup.. :)

Working on it now, first session is tonight.

How's it going....?

Great, but hectic. Tonight is the last session--no crafts but a hot
dog cook out in its place. I've got to reorganise/reset the craft
projects to be ready to pack for VT now.

Did all four work out as you'd expected...? Or are you going to have to
tweak them for VT....?

Possibly something reportworthy, one never knows... ;)

True--found a newly opened (that evening) bbq place in West
Yellowstone, MT. Food was good and generous. Went back the next
night with Rachel & family, still generous servings of good
food. I hope they can make a go of it there.

Sounds quite promising... I hope they make it, too... :)

They have a place a couple of hours away in Idaho, guess they want
to try branching out a bit. Anyway, it was well worth the trip--it
was a small place, not noisy and crowded like the other places we
saw in town so we could converse without having to shout.

Always a bonus... :) Might get noisier as people discover it... ;)

Yes, because the place is so small. They had several picnic tables in
2 room other than the semi open kitchen (and smoker out back) so the
noise factor coould be significant.

If you have an opportunity for a return visit, I guess you'll find
out... or in the meantime, I suppose Rachel could check it out again for
you... :)

Never have had a food processor, and currently have no
blender... I think my hand mixer still works, but haven't
used it in ages... Dunno if my stand mixer still works,
actually... :)

Might be worth a trial run, just to see if if the motor still
turns or if it has seized.

True. Some day, when I remember.... ;)

OTOH, mine gets regular use. (G)

Yup, I know... :)

Wasn't quite sure when we got it, how much I'd use it but have ended
up using it a lot more than I thought I would originally. I'd tried a 5
qt KA and was disappointed but trying Janis's professional model sold
us on that one.

If you are likely to be making lots of things that need that sort of
equipment, you might as well have something that works well and will
last... :)

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

Working on it now, first session is tonight.

How's it going....?

Great, but hectic. Tonight is the last session--no crafts but a hot
dog cook out in its place. I've got to reorganise/reset the craft
projects to be ready to pack for VT now.

Did all four work out as you'd expected...? Or are you going to have
to tweak them for VT....?

Going to have to tweak the first one a bit, switch for double sided tape instead of glue sticks.

True--found a newly opened (that evening) bbq place in West
Yellowstone, MT. Food was good and generous. Went back the next
night with Rachel & family, still generous servings of good
food. I hope they can make a go of it there.

Sounds quite promising... I hope they make it, too... :)

They have a place a couple of hours away in Idaho, guess they

want RH>> to try branching out a bit. Anyway, it was well worth the trip--it RH>> was a small place, not noisy and crowded like the other places we RH>> saw in town so we could converse without having to
shout.

Always a bonus... :) Might get noisier as people discover it...

;)

Yes, because the place is so small. They had several picnic tables in
2 rooms other than the semi open kitchen (and smoker out back) so

the RH> noise factor coould be significant.

If you have an opportunity for a return visit, I guess you'll find
out... or in the meantime, I suppose Rachel could check it out again
for you... :)

I think the Idaho location is only about 4 hours from where they live;
they can do it in a day trip and ask about the one in West Yellowstone.

Might be worth a trial run, just to see if if the motor still
turns or if it has seized.

True. Some day, when I remember.... ;)

OTOH, mine gets regular use. (G)

Yup, I know... :)

Wasn't quite sure when we got it, how much I'd use it but have ended
up using it a lot more than I thought I would originally. I'd tried a 5
qt KA and was disappointed but trying Janis's professional model sold
us on that one.

If you are likely to be making lots of things that need that sort of equipment, you might as well have something that works well and will last... :)

Agreed, we've tried to do that with a number of things. OTOH, I can
remember my parents buying a series of inexpensive things--because they
were affordable--and having to replace them more often. Usually Dad kept
all the parts he could, "because you never know when you might need...."
Mom never had a KA but she didn't use a stand mixer that often; used a
hand mixer for some things as the arthritis in her hands got worse.

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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 07-03-18 16:14 <=-

Working on it now, first session is tonight.

How's it going....?

Great, but hectic. Tonight is the last session--no crafts but
a hot dog cook out in its place. I've got to reorganise/reset
the craft projects to be ready to pack for VT now.

Did all four work out as you'd expected...? Or are you going
to have to tweak them for VT....?

Going to have to tweak the first one a bit, switch for double sided
tape instead of glue sticks.

Just a minor tweak... :)

True--found a newly opened (that evening) bbq place in West
Yellowstone, MT. Food was good and generous. Went back the next
night with Rachel & family, still generous servings of good
food. I hope they can make a go of it there.

Sounds quite promising... I hope they make it, too... :)

They have a place a couple of hours away in Idaho, guess they
want to try branching out a bit. Anyway, it was well worth the
trip--it was a small place, not noisy and crowded like the other
places we saw in town so we could converse without having to
shout.

Always a bonus... :) Might get noisier as people discover
it... ;)

Yes, because the place is so small. They had several picnic
tables in 2 rooms other than the semi open kitchen (and smoker
out back) so the noise factor coould be significant.

If you have an opportunity for a return visit, I guess you'll
find out... or in the meantime, I suppose Rachel could check it
out again for you... :)

I think the Idaho location is only about 4 hours from where they live; they can do it in a day trip and ask about the one in West
Yellowstone.

Ah.. so the original is closer to them... This must have been on a
jaunt with Rachel and family, not something close to them... wasn't sure
from the narrative... :)

Wasn't quite sure when we got it, how much I'd use it but have
ended up using it a lot more than I thought I would originally.
I'd tried a 5 qt KA and was disappointed but trying Janis's
professional model sold us on that one.

If you are likely to be making lots of things that need that
sort of equipment, you might as well have something that works
well and will last... :)

Agreed, we've tried to do that with a number of things. OTOH, I can remember my parents buying a series of inexpensive things--because
they were affordable--and having to replace them more often.

That can be a false economy....

Usually Dad kept all the parts he could, "because you never know
when you might need...."

As long as he was using them to fix things, that's not a bad thought...
but if all they do is pile up, maybe not so practical after all.. :)

Mom never had a KA but she didn't use a stand mixer that often;
used a hand mixer for some things as the arthritis in her hands
got worse.

She had what she was comfortable using... :)

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

the craft projects to be ready to pack for VT now.

Did all four work out as you'd expected...? Or are you going
to have to tweak them for VT....?

Going to have to tweak the first one a bit, switch for double sided
tape instead of glue sticks.

Just a minor tweak... :)

Yes, and I should have tested it out before but.....

If you have an opportunity for a return visit, I guess you'll
find out... or in the meantime, I suppose Rachel could check it
out again for you... :)

I think the Idaho location is only about 4 hours from where they live; they can do it in a day trip and ask about the one in West
Yellowstone.

Ah.. so the original is closer to them... This must have been on a
jaunt with Rachel and family, not something close to them... wasn't
sure from the narrative... :)

We took off for Y'stone the day after Robert's graduation. Kids had
field day at the school so they drove up Saturday; we met at Old
Faithful. Toured part of the park with them (in both vehicles), then
Sunday combined into their van for all day touring. Introduced them to
the bbq place Saturday night, after we'd found it the night before.

Wasn't quite sure when we got it, how much I'd use it but have
ended up using it a lot more than I thought I would originally.
I'd tried a 5 qt KA and was disappointed but trying Janis's
professional model sold us on that one.

If you are likely to be making lots of things that need that
sort of equipment, you might as well have something that works
well and will last... :)

Agreed, we've tried to do that with a number of things. OTOH, I can remember my parents buying a series of inexpensive things--because
they were affordable--and having to replace them more often.

That can be a false economy....

Yes, but it was how their mind worked. Dad was a child of the Depression
when it was a "buy only what could be afforded at the time" mind set.

Usually Dad kept all the parts he could, "because you never know
when you might need...."

As long as he was using them to fix things, that's not a bad
thought... but if all they do is pile up, maybe not so practical after all.. :)

Most often they piled up, again part of the Depression mind set. From
time to time he'd reuse something but my brother spent days cleaning out
the celler of "you never know when you'll need this" stuff.

Mom never had a KA but she didn't use a stand mixer that often;
used a hand mixer for some things as the arthritis in her hands
got worse.

She had what she was comfortable using... :)

Yes, and I guess she grew up not using an electric mixer that much.
Neither did I, but I adapted quickly when I got one. (G) I did cut
cold butter into oats, sugar & flour today by hand--should have used a
food processor.

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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 07-06-18 15:07 <=-

the craft projects to be ready to pack for VT now.

Did all four work out as you'd expected...? Or are you going
to have to tweak them for VT....?

Going to have to tweak the first one a bit, switch for double
sided tape instead of glue sticks.

Just a minor tweak... :)

Yes, and I should have tested it out before but.....

Sometimes it takes doing the actual craft for it to be apparent... :)

If you have an opportunity for a return visit, I guess you'll
find out... or in the meantime, I suppose Rachel could check it
out again for you... :)

I think the Idaho location is only about 4 hours from where they
live; they can do it in a day trip and ask about the one in West
Yellowstone.

Ah.. so the original is closer to them... This must have been
on a jaunt with Rachel and family, not something close to them...
wasn't sure from the narrative... :)

We took off for Y'stone the day after Robert's graduation. Kids had
field day at the school so they drove up Saturday; we met at Old
Faithful. Toured part of the park with them (in both vehicles), then Sunday combined into their van for all day touring. Introduced them to
the bbq place Saturday night, after we'd found it the night before.

Ok, now it falls into place... ;)

Wasn't quite sure when we got it, how much I'd use it but have
ended up using it a lot more than I thought I would originally.
I'd tried a 5 qt KA and was disappointed but trying Janis's
professional model sold us on that one.

If you are likely to be making lots of things that need that
sort of equipment, you might as well have something that works
well and will last... :)

Agreed, we've tried to do that with a number of things. OTOH, I
can remember my parents buying a series of inexpensive things--
because they were affordable--and having to replace them more often.

That can be a false economy....

Yes, but it was how their mind worked. Dad was a child of the
Depression when it was a "buy only what could be afforded at the time" mind set.

I think what Daddy took from the Depression was to save to get something
that would be worth it in the long run... Mommy just learned to make
do... ;)

Usually Dad kept all the parts he could, "because you never know
when you might need...."

As long as he was using them to fix things, that's not a bad
thought... but if all they do is pile up, maybe not so practical
after all.. :)

Most often they piled up, again part of the Depression mind set. From
time to time he'd reuse something but my brother spent days cleaning
out the celler of "you never know when you'll need this" stuff.

Sometimes it's more efficient and useful than other times... ;)

Mom never had a KA but she didn't use a stand mixer that often;
used a hand mixer for some things as the arthritis in her hands
got worse.

She had what she was comfortable using... :)

Yes, and I guess she grew up not using an electric mixer that much. Neither did I, but I adapted quickly when I got one. (G) I did cut
cold butter into oats, sugar & flour today by hand--should have used a food processor.

Especially with your wrists the way they are... I'd probably just be
doing it by hand, though... possibly using a utensil, maybe doing it
with the fingers.... ;)

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

to have to tweak them for VT....?

Going to have to tweak the first one a bit, switch for double
sided tape instead of glue sticks.

Just a minor tweak... :)

Yes, and I should have tested it out before but.....

Sometimes it takes doing the actual craft for it to be apparent... :)

That's why I do the same crafts in both VBSs--and we have ours before we
go to VT. All VT team members are strongly encouraged to work in the GBC
VBS to get comfortable with the teaching materials before going to VT.

Ah.. so the original is closer to them... This must have been
on a jaunt with Rachel and family, not something close to

them... NB>> wasn't sure from the narrative... :)

We took off for Y'stone the day after Robert's graduation. Kids had
field day at the school so they drove up Saturday; we met at Old
Faithful. Toured part of the park with them (in both vehicles), then Sunday combined into their van for all day touring. Introduced them to
the bbq place Saturday night, after we'd found it the night before.

Ok, now it falls into place... ;)

Figured it would, eventually. (G)

Wasn't quite sure when we got it, how much I'd use it but have
ended up using it a lot more than I thought I would originally.
I'd tried a 5 qt KA and was disappointed but trying Janis's
professional model sold us on that one.

If you are likely to be making lots of things that need that
sort of equipment, you might as well have something that works
well and will last... :)

Agreed, we've tried to do that with a number of things. OTOH, I
can remember my parents buying a series of inexpensive things--
because they were affordable--and having to replace them more

often. NB>> That can be a false economy....

Yes, but it was how their mind worked. Dad was a child of the
Depression when it was a "buy only what could be afforded at the time" mind set.

I think what Daddy took from the Depression was to save to get
something that would be worth it in the long run... Mommy just learned
to make
do... ;)

Mom quoted WWII--"eat what you can and can what you can't" and "use it
up, make it do or do without" to us often. I never really watched her
start to finish can stuff but picked up enough of the process that I
could do it without hesitation (or stopping to read a step by step
instruction) when I got out on my own.

Usually Dad kept all the parts he could, "because you never know
when you might need...."

As long as he was using them to fix things, that's not a bad
thought... but if all they do is pile up, maybe not so practical
after all.. :)

Most often they piled up, again part of the Depression mind set. From
time to time he'd reuse something but my brother spent days cleaning
out the celler of "you never know when you'll need this" stuff.

Sometimes it's more efficient and useful than other times... ;)

But 60 years of accumulated stuff was a bit too much. Some things yes,
would have been useful but for the most part, it was stuff that should
have been tossed sooner.

Mom never had a KA but she didn't use a stand mixer that often;
used a hand mixer for some things as the arthritis in her hands
got worse.

She had what she was comfortable using... :)

Yes, and I guess she grew up not using an electric mixer that much. Neither did I, but I adapted quickly when I got one. (G) I did cut
cold butter into oats, sugar & flour today by hand--should have used a food processor.

Especially with your wrists the way they are... I'd probably just be
doing it by hand, though... possibly using a utensil, maybe doing it
with the fingers.... ;)

I used a pastry cutter but the butter was cold so needed more "oomph"to
cut it in.

---
Catch you later,
Ruth
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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 07-12-18 17:17 <=-

to have to tweak them for VT....?

Going to have to tweak the first one a bit, switch for double
sided tape instead of glue sticks.

Just a minor tweak... :)

Yes, and I should have tested it out before but.....

Sometimes it takes doing the actual craft for it to be apparent... :)

That's why I do the same crafts in both VBSs--and we have ours before
we go to VT. All VT team members are strongly encouraged to work in the GBC VBS to get comfortable with the teaching materials before going to
VT.

That makes a lot of sense... :)

If you are likely to be making lots of things that need that
sort of equipment, you might as well have something that works
well and will last... :)

Agreed, we've tried to do that with a number of things. OTOH, I
can remember my parents buying a series of inexpensive things--
because they were affordable--and having to replace them more
often.

That can be a false economy....

Yes, but it was how their mind worked. Dad was a child of the
Depression when it was a "buy only what could be afforded at
the time" mind set.

I think what Daddy took from the Depression was to save to get
something that would be worth it in the long run... Mommy just
learned to make do... ;)

Mom quoted WWII--"eat what you can and can what you can't" and "use it
up, make it do or do without" to us often.

Neither were quoted at us... but by example, we learned how to make
things stretch...

I never really watched her
start to finish can stuff but picked up enough of the process that I
could do it without hesitation (or stopping to read a step by step instruction) when I got out on my own.

I don't ever remember canning or even freezing stuff when I was growing
up... I had to figure those out for myself once I was out on my own...
but at least Richard helped me figure things out... His mom didn't can, either....

Usually Dad kept all the parts he could, "because you never know
when you might need...."

As long as he was using them to fix things, that's not a bad
thought... but if all they do is pile up, maybe not so practical
after all.. :)

Most often they piled up, again part of the Depression mind set.
From time to time he'd reuse something but my brother spent days
cleaning out the celler of "you never know when you'll need
this" stuff.

Sometimes it's more efficient and useful than other times... ;)

But 60 years of accumulated stuff was a bit too much. Some things yes, would have been useful but for the most part, it was stuff that should have been tossed sooner.

Different mindset, and a fair bit of hindsight at play... ;)

Mom never had a KA but she didn't use a stand mixer that often;
used a hand mixer for some things as the arthritis in her hands
got worse.

She had what she was comfortable using... :)

Yes, and I guess she grew up not using an electric mixer that
much. Neither did I, but I adapted quickly when I got one. (G)
I did cut cold butter into oats, sugar & flour today by hand--
should have used a food processor.

Especially with your wrists the way they are... I'd probably
just be doing it by hand, though... possibly using a utensil,
maybe doing it with the fingers.... ;)

I used a pastry cutter but the butter was cold so needed more
"oomph"to cut it in.

You'll remember for next time, most likely... ;)

ttyl neb

... If you die broke, the timing was right.

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Hi Nancy,

Just a minor tweak... :)

Yes, and I should have tested it out before but.....

Sometimes it takes doing the actual craft for it to be

apparent... :)

That's why I do the same crafts in both VBSs--and we have ours before
we go to VT. All VT team members are strongly encouraged to work in the GBC VBS to get comfortable with the teaching materials before going to
VT.

That makes a lot of sense... :)

Very much so!

can remember my parents buying a series of inexpensive things--
because they were affordable--and having to replace them more
often.

That can be a false economy....

Yes, but it was how their mind worked. Dad was a child of the
Depression when it was a "buy only what could be afforded at
the time" mind set.

I think what Daddy took from the Depression was to save to get
something that would be worth it in the long run... Mommy just
learned to make do... ;)

Mom quoted WWII--"eat what you can and can what you can't" and "use it
up, make it do or do without" to us often.

Neither were quoted at us... but by example, we learned how to make
things stretch...

So did we. So did our girls. (G)

I never really watched her
start to finish can stuff but picked up enough of the process that I
could do it without hesitation (or stopping to read a step by step instruction) when I got out on my own.

I don't ever remember canning or even freezing stuff when I was
growing up... I had to figure those out for myself once I was out on
my own...
but at least Richard helped me figure things out... His mom didn't
can, either....

I don't know if Steve's mom canned or not, thinking, no. I know when I
met her, she did freeze some things but by then the kids were mostly
young adults.

Most often they piled up, again part of the Depression mind set.
From time to time he'd reuse something but my brother spent days
cleaning out the celler of "you never know when you'll need
this" stuff.

Sometimes it's more efficient and useful than other times... ;)

But 60 years of accumulated stuff was a bit too much. Some things yes, would have been useful but for the most part, it was stuff that should have been tossed sooner.

Different mindset, and a fair bit of hindsight at play... ;)

Yes, quite a bit of both. (G)

Yes, and I guess she grew up not using an electric mixer that
much. Neither did I, but I adapted quickly when I got one. (G)
I did cut cold butter into oats, sugar & flour today by hand--
should have used a food processor.

Especially with your wrists the way they are... I'd probably
just be doing it by hand, though... possibly using a utensil,
maybe doing it with the fingers.... ;)

I used a pastry cutter but the butter was cold so needed more
"oomph"to cut it in.

You'll remember for next time, most likely... ;)

Probably so--hauled out the food proccesor to make the graham cracker
crust for the blueberry yum yum the other day.

---
Catch you later,
Ruth
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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 07-17-18 14:51 <=-

can remember my parents buying a series of inexpensive things--
because they were affordable--and having to replace them more
often.

That can be a false economy....

Yes, but it was how their mind worked. Dad was a child of the
Depression when it was a "buy only what could be afforded at
the time" mind set.

I think what Daddy took from the Depression was to save to get
something that would be worth it in the long run... Mommy just
learned to make do... ;)

Mom quoted WWII--"eat what you can and can what you can't" and
"use it up, make it do or do without" to us often.

Neither were quoted at us... but by example, we learned how to
make things stretch...

So did we. So did our girls. (G)

Frugality is a good lesson to learn... along with generosity... ;)

I never really watched her start to finish can stuff but
picked up enough of the process that I could do it without
hesitation (or stopping to read a step by step instruction)
when I got out on my own.

I don't ever remember canning or even freezing stuff when I
was growing up... I had to figure those out for myself once
I was out on my own... but at least Richard helped me figure
things out... His mom didn't can, either....

I don't know if Steve's mom canned or not, thinking, no. I know when I
met her, she did freeze some things but by then the kids were mostly
young adults.

Not all that many did put things up regularly by then,,, it was easy
enough to get quality food at the market... :)

Yes, and I guess she grew up not using an electric mixer that
much. Neither did I, but I adapted quickly when I got one. (G)
I did cut cold butter into oats, sugar & flour today by hand--
should have used a food processor.

Especially with your wrists the way they are... I'd probably
just be doing it by hand, though... possibly using a utensil,
maybe doing it with the fingers.... ;)

I used a pastry cutter but the butter was cold so needed more
"oomph" to cut it in.

You'll remember for next time, most likely... ;)

Probably so--hauled out the food proccesor to make the graham cracker crust for the blueberry yum yum the other day.

Probably a good idea... :)

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

Mom quoted WWII--"eat what you can and can what you can't" and
"use it up, make it do or do without" to us often.

Neither were quoted at us... but by example, we learned how to
make things stretch...

So did we. So did our girls. (G)

Frugality is a good lesson to learn... along with generosity... ;)

Very much so!

I never really watched her start to finish can stuff but
picked up enough of the process that I could do it without
hesitation (or stopping to read a step by step instruction)
when I got out on my own.

I don't ever remember canning or even freezing stuff when I
was growing up... I had to figure those out for myself once
I was out on my own... but at least Richard helped me figure
things out... His mom didn't can, either....

I don't know if Steve's mom canned or not, thinking, no. I know when I
met her, she did freeze some things but by then the kids were mostly
young adults.

Not all that many did put things up regularly by then,,, it was easy enough to get quality food at the market... :)

Steve said his mom canned tomatoes but thinks she froze more of the
other stuff that my mom canned.

Yes, and I guess she grew up not using an electric mixer that
much. Neither did I, but I adapted quickly when I got one. (G)
I did cut cold butter into oats, sugar & flour today by hand--
should have used a food processor.

Especially with your wrists the way they are... I'd probably
just be doing it by hand, though... possibly using a utensil,
maybe doing it with the fingers.... ;)

I used a pastry cutter but the butter was cold so needed more
"oomph" to cut it in.

You'll remember for next time, most likely... ;)

Probably so--hauled out the food proccesor to make the graham cracker crust for the blueberry yum yum the other day.

Probably a good idea... :)

T'was.

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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 07-29-18 22:11 <=-

I don't ever remember canning or even freezing stuff when I
was growing up... I had to figure those out for myself once
I was out on my own... but at least Richard helped me figure
things out... His mom didn't can, either....

I don't know if Steve's mom canned or not, thinking, no. I know
when I met her, she did freeze some things but by then the kids
were mostly young adults.

Not all that many did put things up regularly by then... it was
easy enough to get quality food at the market... :)

Steve said his mom canned tomatoes but thinks she froze more of the
other stuff that my mom canned.

So even she did more than Mommy did... but she spent her time doing
other things, like teaching us to read and memorize and to play the
piano... and practicing the piano herself... I think she was taking
college courses when I was too young to remember her doing things... :)
We also moved a lot, so she probably didn't have time to settle in and
do that sort of stuff before it was time to pack up and move again...

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Hi Nancy,

Not all that many did put things up regularly by then... it was
easy enough to get quality food at the market... :)

Steve said his mom canned tomatoes but thinks she froze more of the
other stuff that my mom canned.

So even she did more than Mommy did... but she spent her time doing
other things, like teaching us to read and memorize and to play the piano... and practicing the piano herself... I think she was taking college courses when I was too young to remember her doing things...
:) We also moved a lot, so she probably didn't have time to settle in
and
do that sort of stuff before it was time to pack up and move again...

We all do what works best for us. I'm not doing any putting up this year
but may do a bunch, next year. Depends on other plans and how the knee
behaves.

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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 08-05-18 16:18 <=-

Steve said his mom canned tomatoes but thinks she froze more
of the other stuff that my mom canned.

So even she did more than Mommy did... but she spent her time
doing other things, like teaching us to read and memorize and
to play the piano... and practicing the piano herself... I think
she was taking college courses when I was too young to remember
her doing things... :) We also moved a lot, so she probably
didn't have time to settle in and do that sort of stuff before
it was time to pack up and move again...

We all do what works best for us. I'm not doing any putting up this
year but may do a bunch, next year. Depends on other plans and how the knee behaves.

Yup, a lot depends on how things actually play out... ;) Hopefully by
next year, your knee will be working much better and not complicating
things anymore... :)

One of these days, I might even get back into putting things up... but
there are a lot of factors that would need resolving for that to
happen... ;)

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

to play the piano... and practicing the piano herself... I think
she was taking college courses when I was too young to remember
her doing things... :) We also moved a lot, so she probably
didn't have time to settle in and do that sort of stuff before
it was time to pack up and move again...

We all do what works best for us. I'm not doing any putting up this
year but may do a bunch, next year. Depends on other plans and how the knee behaves.

Yup, a lot depends on how things actually play out... ;) Hopefully by next year, your knee will be working much better and not complicating things anymore... :)

Depending on how the knee is doing, I may get some apples in NY for
apple butter and apple sauce. Just can't go a year without doing any
putting up. (G) I did small amounts, usually to put in the freezer, even
when we were in Europe.

One of these days, I might even get back into putting things up... but there are a lot of factors that would need resolving for that to
happen... ;)

That's understandable. I started doing a bit at a time the first few
years, really did a lot the year before Steve went into the Army. Backed
off to now and again until we got to AZ and started making salsa. That
went into other things, slowed down a bit when we moved to HI and GA.
When we moved here, I began doing more of it, depending on what I could
fit in with school, travel, etc. School is finished but still fitting in putting up between this and that.

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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 08-13-18 15:58 <=-

We all do what works best for us. I'm not doing any putting up
this year but may do a bunch, next year. Depends on other plans
and how the knee behaves.

Yup, a lot depends on how things actually play out... ;)
Hopefully by next year, your knee will be working much better
and not complicating things anymore... :)

Depending on how the knee is doing, I may get some apples in NY for
apple butter and apple sauce. Just can't go a year without doing any putting up. (G) I did small amounts, usually to put in the freezer,
even when we were in Europe.

You've got it coded in your DNA, now... ;) If you don't have to stand
at the stove stirring constantly, apple butter or apple sauce might not
be too bad... ;)

One of these days, I might even get back into putting things
up... but there are a lot of factors that would need resolving
for that to happen... ;)

That's understandable. I started doing a bit at a time the first few years, really did a lot the year before Steve went into the Army.
Backed off to now and again until we got to AZ and started making
salsa. That went into other things, slowed down a bit when we moved to
HI and GA. When we moved here, I began doing more of it, depending on
what I could fit in with school, travel, etc. School is finished but
still fitting in putting up between this and that.

You've had a lot of trips and such to keep you busy the last few
years... ;)

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

We all do what works best for us. I'm not doing any putting up
this year but may do a bunch, next year. Depends on other plans
and how the knee behaves.

Yup, a lot depends on how things actually play out... ;)
Hopefully by next year, your knee will be working much better
and not complicating things anymore... :)

Depending on how the knee is doing, I may get some apples in NY for
apple butter and apple sauce. Just can't go a year without doing any putting up. (G) I did small amounts, usually to put in the freezer,
even when we were in Europe.

You've got it coded in your DNA, now... ;) If you don't have to stand
at the stove stirring constantly, apple butter or apple sauce might
not be too bad... ;)

A small batch, in the crock pot maybe? I did apple sauce years ago when
the girls were small--didn't give it much attention at first. I probably
did the jarring/pocessing during their nap time.

One of these days, I might even get back into putting things
up... but there are a lot of factors that would need resolving
for that to happen... ;)

That's understandable. I started doing a bit at a time the first few years, really did a lot the year before Steve went into the Army.
Backed off to now and again until we got to AZ and started making
salsa. That went into other things, slowed down a bit when we moved to
HI and GA. When we moved here, I began doing more of it, depending on
what I could fit in with school, travel, etc. School is finished but
still fitting in putting up between this and that.

You've had a lot of trips and such to keep you busy the last few
years... ;)

Quite so, and a lot of them during prime putting up time so I've just
done a bit here & there. My mom always did it piecemeal out of the
garden, then they'd buy a fall suppliment for the freezer (plus
potatoes). I'd rather spend a day or two (per fruit or vegetable) doing
it all at once. We don't buy as many potatoes as they did--enough to eat
them every day of the week for several months--but they had a cellar to
keep them. Easier for us to buy as needed.

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