Quoting Ruth Haffly to Michael Loo on 04-18-19 12:18 <=-

Right now the big decision is Italian out or pulled pork in
(at home) on Thursday night.

I hope it's not like waiting for the ice skating
scores in the old days, where they had to calculate
and recalculate and ... oh it's a tie, 4.0 for Italian
and 4.0 for pulled pork.

It's not that big an issue; I just want to get a general consensus
to know if I need to make reservations or supper for Thursday night.

I'm up in the air, and I don't care/

OK, we'll see what Sean, xxCarol and Nancy would prefer.

I'd lean towards the pulled pork (at home), although your little Italian
place sounds intriguing too... ;)

ttyl neb

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Hello NANCY,

21 Apr 19 19:17 at you wrote to RUTH HAFFLY:

I'd lean towards the pulled pork (at home), although your little
Italian place sounds intriguing too... ;)

Both sound good to me. :)

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Title: Shahee Polo (King's Rice)
Categories: Asian, Lamb/mutton, Rice, Vegetables, Nuts
Yield: 10 Servings

1/2 c Corn oil
4 c Onions; chopped
4 lb Baby lamb; in 3" pieces
- w/bone
2 lb Carrots; in 2" julienne
1 c Dark or light raisins
1 c Pistachio nuts; shelled
3 Heads garlic; cloves
- separated, not peeled,
- rinsed in water
4 c Raw rice; well rinsed
3 1/2 c Water; warm
2 ts Salt; to taste
1 ts Pepper

The extravagantly seasoned & adorned King's Rice is so-called because,
according to the Afghan Jews, it is fit for a king. It is a very
expensive preparation, served only on ceremonial occasions such as
Bar Mitzvahs, holidays, & for special guests. It is not an everyday
kind of rice. Nor is the lamb an ordinary baby lamb! The sheep most
often seen in Middle Eastern or North American are a special breed (I
called them fat-tail sheep) w/ such a fat tail that it might drag on
the ground. The tail is a prized source of cooking fat. (The lambs
are usually fattened at home.)

Heat oil in pan large enough to contain all ingreds. Add onions &
stir-fry over moderate heat for 2 mins. Add meat & brown for abt 15
mins. Remove the meat & onions to platter or a bowl. The balance of
the oil remains in the pan.

Cover the bottom of the pan w/half the carrots to protect meat from
scorching. Over this, arrange the meat & onions. Cover w/ the balance
of the carrots. Sprinkle w/pistachios & garlic cloves over all.

Add the rice to cover other ingreds & carefully pour in water, salt, &
pepper. Bring the liquid to a boil & simmer for abt 10 mins, or until
the liquid is absorbed by the rice. Stir top of rice lightly to mix
but do not disturb other ingreds. Turn heat to low, cover the pan, &
cook for abt 1 hr w/out stirring.

Serve the polo w/salads, pickles, & Afghan bread.

Serves 10.

VARIATION: The polo can be prepared w/chicken & boneless beef chuck
or ribs of beef. Stir-fry 15 pieces of chicken (legs, thighs, &
breast) or 4 lbs beef, w/onions as in the basic recipes; all other
steps are the same. The beef will take longer to tenderize & it is
suggested that it be cooked w/onions in a covered pan for 20 mins
before moving on to the next steps.

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Later,
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Hi Nancy,

scores in the old days, where they had to calculate
and recalculate and ... oh it's a tie, 4.0 for Italian
and 4.0 for pulled pork.

It's not that big an issue; I just want to get a general consensus
to know if I need to make reservations or supper for Thursday night.

I'm up in the air, and I don't care/

OK, we'll see what Sean, xxCarol and Nancy would prefer.

I'd lean towards the pulled pork (at home), although your little
Italian place sounds intriguing too... ;)

Hmmmmmmmmmmm, maybe we can work something out? Sunday after church
maybe? They were closed this Sunday but that's not the norm for them.

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Hi Sean,

I'd lean towards the pulled pork (at home), although your little
Italian place sounds intriguing too... ;)

Both sound good to me. :)

We'll see what the weather looks like--if it's too wet, we'll go with
the Italian place. If dry to semi wet, we can do the pulled pork and
fixin's at the house.

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Re: 253 picnics was overf
By: Ruth Haffly to NANCY BACKUS on Wed Apr 24 2019 03:52 pm

Hi Nancy,

scores in the old days, where they had to calculate
and recalculate and ... oh it's a tie, 4.0 for Italian
and 4.0 for pulled pork.

It's not that big an issue; I just want to get a general consensus
to know if I need to make reservations or supper for Thursday night.

I'm up in the air, and I don't care/

OK, we'll see what Sean, xxCarol and Nancy would prefer.

I'd lean towards the pulled pork (at home), although your little Italian place sounds intriguing too... ;)

Hmmmmmmmmmmm, maybe we can work something out? Sunday after church
maybe? They were closed this Sunday but that's not the norm for them.

Hi Ruth,

I am not sure I can earlier than Friday and might be driving up that
day.

What are the dates again?

xxcarol
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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 04-24-19 15:52 <=-

scores in the old days, where they had to calculate
and recalculate and ... oh it's a tie, 4.0 for Italian
and 4.0 for pulled pork.

It's not that big an issue; I just want to get a general consensus
to know if I need to make reservations or supper for Thursday night.

I'm up in the air, and I don't care/

OK, we'll see what Sean, xxCarol and Nancy would prefer.

I'd lean towards the pulled pork (at home), although your little
Italian place sounds intriguing too... ;)

Hmmmmmmmmmmm, maybe we can work something out? Sunday after church
maybe? They were closed this Sunday but that's not the norm for them.

That was probably because it was Easter... :) IIRC, you were thinking
of inviting your LG over to join us in the picnic after church,
though... that sounded nice, too... :)

ttyl neb

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Hi Carol,

and 4.0 for pulled pork.

It's not that big an issue; I just want to get a general consensus
to know if I need to make reservations or supper for Thursday night.

I'm up in the air, and I don't care/

OK, we'll see what Sean, xxCarol and Nancy would prefer.

I'd lean towards the pulled pork (at home), although your little Italian place sounds intriguing too... ;)

I am not sure I can earlier than Friday and might be driving up that
day.

What are the dates again?

Thursday, September 26 (mid afternoon, on) to Monday September 30
(final departures). You're welcome to any and all of it you can make. I
just wanted to get an idea of about how many people to expect on
Thursday and if you wanted to go out or have supper at the house. Any
chance Charlotte or Don will be able to come with you?

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Hi Nancy,

OK, we'll see what Sean, xxCarol and Nancy would prefer.

I'd lean towards the pulled pork (at home), although your little
Italian place sounds intriguing too... ;)

Hmmmmmmmmmmm, maybe we can work something out? Sunday after church
maybe? They were closed this Sunday but that's not the norm for them.

That was probably because it was Easter... :) IIRC, you were thinking

Probably so as we've been there on Sundays before.

of inviting your LG over to join us in the picnic after church,
though... that sounded nice, too... :)

That was before we changed the date. I'd have to talk with the one who
cooks for the last Sunday of the month to see if he's interested in
switching. Also talk with others in the group, see if there's an
interest in a change of plans for that week. When time gets closer,
right now I'm working on a June trade out.

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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 05-01-19 14:21 <=-

OK, we'll see what Sean, xxCarol and Nancy would prefer.

I'd lean towards the pulled pork (at home), although your little
Italian place sounds intriguing too... ;)

Hmmmmmmmmmmm, maybe we can work something out? Sunday after
church maybe? They were closed this Sunday but that's not the
norm for them.

That was probably because it was Easter... :)

Probably so as we've been there on Sundays before.

Would makes sense...

IIRC, you were thinking of inviting your LG over to join us in
the picnic after church, though... that sounded nice, too... :)

That was before we changed the date.

Right... I remember that now... it was going to be your week to cook as
well... ;)

I'd have to talk with the one who cooks for the last Sunday of
the month to see if he's interested in switching. Also talk with
others in the group, see if there's an interest in a change of
plans for that week.

That could even be the pulled pork cooked at your house, etc... ;)

When time gets closer, right now I'm working on a June trade out.

Is that for facilitating your trip to FL...?

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

For Dave Drum also--a ricer is also good for making spaghetti eis. (G)

little NB>>> Italian place sounds intriguing too... ;)

Hmmmmmmmmmmm, maybe we can work something out? Sunday after
church maybe? They were closed this Sunday but that's not the
norm for them.

That was probably because it was Easter... :)

Probably so as we've been there on Sundays before.

Would makes sense...

And next Sunday, being Mother's Day, trying to get a table there would
be almost impossible.

IIRC, you were thinking of inviting your LG over to join us in
the picnic after church, though... that sounded nice, too... :)

That was before we changed the date.

Right... I remember that now... it was going to be your week to cook
as well... ;)

I'd have to talk with the one who cooks for the last Sunday of
the month to see if he's interested in switching. Also talk with
others in the group, see if there's an interest in a change of
plans for that week.

That could even be the pulled pork cooked at your house, etc... ;)

Possible, but that would be better done for Thursday. We can't monitor
the smoker while in church--the remote thermometer doesn't have that
great a range. (G)

When time gets closer, right now I'm working on a June trade out.

Is that for facilitating your trip to FL...?

Yes, and looks iffy for a trade out now but have to check back next
week. We will be cooking for 3rd Sunday this month as the regularly
scheduled family has a group meeting with the youth leader in that time.
No problem for us to do so, especially with a couple week's advance
notice.


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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 05-05-19 18:12 <=-

For Dave Drum also--a ricer is also good for making spaghetti eis. (G)

I suppose it would be.... ;)

little Italian place sounds intriguing too... ;)

Hmmmmmmmmmmm, maybe we can work something out? Sunday after
church maybe? They were closed this Sunday but that's not the
norm for them.

That was probably because it was Easter... :)

Probably so as we've been there on Sundays before.

Would makes sense...

And next Sunday, being Mother's Day, trying to get a table there would
be almost impossible.

No doubt... (G)

IIRC, you were thinking of inviting your LG over to join us in
the picnic after church, though... that sounded nice, too... :)

That was before we changed the date.

Right... I remember that now... it was going to be your week to
cook as well... ;)

I'd have to talk with the one who cooks for the last Sunday of
the month to see if he's interested in switching. Also talk with
others in the group, see if there's an interest in a change of
plans for that week.

That could even be the pulled pork cooked at your house, etc... ;)

Possible, but that would be better done for Thursday. We can't monitor
the smoker while in church--the remote thermometer doesn't have that
great a range. (G)

Oh, right... that could be an issue.... :)

When time gets closer, right now I'm working on a June trade out.

Is that for facilitating your trip to FL...?

Yes, and looks iffy for a trade out now but have to check back next
week. We will be cooking for 3rd Sunday this month as the regularly scheduled family has a group meeting with the youth leader in that
time. No problem for us to do so, especially with a couple week's
advance notice.

So instead of just getting May off, you are getting to cook after all...

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

For Dave Drum also--a ricer is also good for making spaghetti eis. (G)

I suppose it would be.... ;)

Found out that little secret when we lived in Germany.

little Italian place sounds intriguing too... ;)

Hmmmmmmmmmmm, maybe we can work something out? Sunday after
church maybe? They were closed this Sunday but that's not the
norm for them.

That was probably because it was Easter... :)

Probably so as we've been there on Sundays before.

Would makes sense...

And next Sunday, being Mother's Day, trying to get a table there would
be almost impossible.

No doubt... (G)

We didn't even try. Went to a Mexican place instead. They're not quite a
chain; they have a couple of places in Mount Airy plus the one in Wf.
Steve had a fajita bowl; I had a mix of scallops, shrimp, chicken,
summer squash, mushrooms, onions, tomato, bell pepper, and broccoli over
rice and a cheese sauce over that. We both took about half of our meals
home, stopped at a Cold Stone Creamery for ice cream on the way.

I'd have to talk with the one who cooks for the last Sunday of
the month to see if he's interested in switching. Also talk with
others in the group, see if there's an interest in a change of
plans for that week.

That could even be the pulled pork cooked at your house, etc...

;)

Possible, but that would be better done for Thursday. We can't monitor
the smoker while in church--the remote thermometer doesn't have that
great a range. (G)

Oh, right... that could be an issue.... :)

Very much so. Plus, we'd probably have to start it in the wee hours of
the morning to be ready for a mid day meal.

When time gets closer, right now I'm working on a June trade

out. NB>> Is that for facilitating your trip to FL...?

Yes, and looks iffy for a trade out now but have to check back next
week. We will be cooking for 3rd Sunday this month as the regularly scheduled family has a group meeting with the youth leader in that
time. No problem for us to do so, especially with a couple week's
advance notice.

So instead of just getting May off, you are getting to cook after
all...

Yes, but that's not a problem. We might pick up another Boston butt and
put it on the smoker Saturday.

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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 05-12-19 19:31 <=-

That was probably because it was Easter... :)

Probably so as we've been there on Sundays before.

Would makes sense...

And next Sunday, being Mother's Day, trying to get a table there
would be almost impossible.

No doubt... (G)

We didn't even try. Went to a Mexican place instead. They're not quite
a chain; they have a couple of places in Mount Airy plus the one in Wf. Steve had a fajita bowl; I had a mix of scallops, shrimp, chicken,
summer squash, mushrooms, onions, tomato, bell pepper, and broccoli
over rice and a cheese sauce over that. We both took about half of our meals home, stopped at a Cold Stone Creamery for ice cream on the way.

Sounds like yours was a Mexican version of Happy Family almost... ;)
Both sound good... :)

I'd have to talk with the one who cooks for the last Sunday of
the month to see if he's interested in switching. Also talk with
others in the group, see if there's an interest in a change of
plans for that week.

That could even be the pulled pork cooked at your house, etc...

Possible, but that would be better done for Thursday. We can't
monitor the smoker while in church--the remote thermometer
doesn't have that great a range. (G)

Oh, right... that could be an issue.... :)

Very much so. Plus, we'd probably have to start it in the wee hours of
the morning to be ready for a mid day meal.

Not something that could be done the day before...?

When time gets closer, right now I'm working on a June trade
out.

Is that for facilitating your trip to FL...?

Yes, and looks iffy for a trade out now but have to check back
next week. We will be cooking for 3rd Sunday this month as the
regularly scheduled family has a group meeting with the youth
leader in that time. No problem for us to do so, especially with
a couple week's advance notice.

So instead of just getting May off, you are getting to cook
after all...

Yes, but that's not a problem. We might pick up another Boston butt
and put it on the smoker Saturday.

That would be a nice meal... :)

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

And next Sunday, being Mother's Day, trying to get a table there
would be almost impossible.

No doubt... (G)

We didn't even try. Went to a Mexican place instead. They're not quite
a chain; they have a couple of places in Mount Airy plus the one in Wf. Steve had a fajita bowl; I had a mix of scallops, shrimp, chicken,
summer squash, mushrooms, onions, tomato, bell pepper, and broccoli
over rice and a cheese sauce over that. We both took about half of our meals home, stopped at a Cold Stone Creamery for ice cream on the way.

Sounds like yours was a Mexican version of Happy Family almost... ;)
Both sound good... :)

Mine was very good--the seafood in the Chinese meal was just a bit over
done but this was done just right. Scallops were just about melt in your
mouth tender.

That could even be the pulled pork cooked at your house, etc...

Possible, but that would be better done for Thursday. We can't
monitor the smoker while in church--the remote thermometer
doesn't have that great a range. (G)

Oh, right... that could be an issue.... :)

Very much so. Plus, we'd probably have to start it in the wee hours of
the morning to be ready for a mid day meal.

Not something that could be done the day before...?

Saturday will be the main picnic day so don't know right now if the
smoker will be in use or not. We do have the electric smoker but Steve
prefers the pellet smoker now. He did a Boston butt (pulled pork) for
today's LG yesterday that was enjoyed by all but maybe some of the kids.

When time gets closer, right now I'm working on a June trade
out.

Is that for facilitating your trip to FL...?

Yes, and looks iffy for a trade out now but have to check back
next week. We will be cooking for 3rd Sunday this month as the
regularly scheduled family has a group meeting with the youth
leader in that time. No problem for us to do so, especially with
a couple week's advance notice.

So instead of just getting May off, you are getting to cook
after all...

Yes, but that's not a problem. We might pick up another Boston butt
and put it on the smoker Saturday.

That would be a nice meal... :)

It was; we did it with home made cole slaw, boughten potato salad,
strawberries with angel food cake and whipped topping. Brought back a
bit of meat, whipped topping and strawberries, one piece of cake, and
some potato salad & cole slaw.

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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 05-19-19 20:08 <=-

And next Sunday, being Mother's Day, trying to get a table there
would be almost impossible.

No doubt... (G)

We didn't even try. Went to a Mexican place instead. They're not
quite a chain; they have a couple of places in Mount Airy plus
the one in WF. Steve had a fajita bowl; I had a mix of scallops,
shrimp, chicken, summer squash, mushrooms, onions, tomato, bell
pepper, and broccoli over rice and a cheese sauce over that. We
both took about half of our meals home, stopped at a Cold Stone
Creamery for ice cream on the way.

Sounds like yours was a Mexican version of Happy Family almost...
Both sound good... :)

Mine was very good--the seafood in the Chinese meal was just a bit
over done but this was done just right. Scallops were just about melt
in your mouth tender.

Nice. :)

That could even be the pulled pork cooked at your house, etc...

Possible, but that would be better done for Thursday. We can't
monitor the smoker while in church--the remote thermometer
doesn't have that great a range. (G)

Oh, right... that could be an issue.... :)

Very much so. Plus, we'd probably have to start it in the wee
hours of the morning to be ready for a mid day meal.

Not something that could be done the day before...?

Saturday will be the main picnic day so don't know right now if the
smoker will be in use or not. We do have the electric smoker but Steve prefers the pellet smoker now.

So a possibility, but not necessarily something to plan on... :)

He did a Boston butt (pulled pork) for today's LG yesterday that
was enjoyed by all but maybe some of the kids.

He's getting lots of practice in... (G)

When time gets closer, right now I'm working on a June trade
out.

Is that for facilitating your trip to FL...?

Yes, and looks iffy for a trade out now but have to check back
next week. We will be cooking for 3rd Sunday this month as the
regularly scheduled family has a group meeting with the youth
leader in that time. No problem for us to do so, especially with
a couple week's advance notice.

So instead of just getting May off, you are getting to cook
after all...

Yes, but that's not a problem. We might pick up another Boston
butt and put it on the smoker Saturday.

That would be a nice meal... :)

It was; we did it with home made cole slaw, boughten potato salad, strawberries with angel food cake and whipped topping. Brought back a
bit of meat, whipped topping and strawberries, one piece of cake, and
some potato salad & cole slaw.

Nice... and you brought home about enough for a meal for yourselves, it
sounds like.... :)

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

Sounds like yours was a Mexican version of Happy Family

almost... NB>> Both sound good... :)

Mine was very good--the seafood in the Chinese meal was just a bit
over done but this was done just right. Scallops were just about melt
in your mouth tender.

Nice. :)

Unlike the Chinese place we got take out from a couple of weeks ago.
Those were shading towards tough--not quite there yet but getting close.

Not something that could be done the day before...?

Saturday will be the main picnic day so don't know right now if the
smoker will be in use or not. We do have the electric smoker but Steve prefers the pellet smoker now.

So a possibility, but not necessarily something to plan on... :)

There will probably be some leftovers from Thursday, especially if we
plan to smoke a couple of butts. Maybe do some Brooks style chicken (and
some without the vinegar marinade) on Saturday.

He did a Boston butt (pulled pork) for today's LG yesterday that
was enjoyed by all but maybe some of the kids.

He's getting lots of practice in... (G)

All the better. Got some chicken leg quarters earlier this afternoon.
Two will be seasoned and cooked tonight, two are in Brook's marinade and
the remaining two are in the freezer for use later.

So instead of just getting May off, you are getting to cook
after all...

Yes, but that's not a problem. We might pick up another Boston
butt and put it on the smoker Saturday.

That would be a nice meal... :)

It was; we did it with home made cole slaw, boughten potato salad, strawberries with angel food cake and whipped topping. Brought back a
bit of meat, whipped topping and strawberries, one piece of cake, and
some potato salad & cole slaw.

Nice... and you brought home about enough for a meal for yourselves,
it sounds like.... :)

A couple of meals with the meat, more with the potato salad and cole
slaw. Berries are crushed & sweetened, to be enjoyed here & there with
this and that.

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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 05-23-19 14:51 <=-

Sounds like yours was a Mexican version of Happy Family
almost... Both sound good... :)

Mine was very good--the seafood in the Chinese meal was just
a bit over done but this was done just right. Scallops were
just about melt in your mouth tender.

Nice. :)

Unlike the Chinese place we got take out from a couple of weeks ago.
Those were shading towards tough--not quite there yet but getting
close.

Maybe the overdone cooking toughened them... or maybe they just weren't
as good to begin with....

Not something that could be done the day before...?

Saturday will be the main picnic day so don't know right now
if the smoker will be in use or not. We do have the electric
smoker but Steve prefers the pellet smoker now.

So a possibility, but not necessarily something to plan on... :)

There will probably be some leftovers from Thursday, especially if we
plan to smoke a couple of butts. Maybe do some Brooks style chicken
(and some without the vinegar marinade) on Saturday.

We'll probably have plenty of food still to eat by Sunday... even if we
do end up with a bunch more people... ;)

He did a Boston butt (pulled pork) for today's LG yesterday that
was enjoyed by all but maybe some of the kids.

He's getting lots of practice in... (G)

All the better. Got some chicken leg quarters earlier this afternoon.
Two will be seasoned and cooked tonight, two are in Brook's marinade
and the remaining two are in the freezer for use later.

More practice... (G) Sound good... :)

It was; we did it with home made cole slaw, boughten potato
salad, strawberries with angel food cake and whipped topping.
Brought back a bit of meat, whipped topping and strawberries,
one piece of cake, and some potato salad & cole slaw.

Nice... and you brought home about enough for a meal for
yourselves, it sounds like.... :)

A couple of meals with the meat, more with the potato salad and cole
slaw. Berries are crushed & sweetened, to be enjoyed here & there with this and that.

Ah... even more for later, then.... ;)

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Hi Nancy,

RE--your notee to Michael about Beatles having to be a threesome. They
would only be a duo now as George Harrison died some years ago. Paul
McCartney is still touring; he was in Raleigh the other night but we
didn't go.

Mine was very good--the seafood in the Chinese meal was just
a bit over done but this was done just right. Scallops were
just about melt in your mouth tender.

Nice. :)

Unlike the Chinese place we got take out from a couple of weeks ago.
Those were shading towards tough--not quite there yet but getting
close.

Maybe the overdone cooking toughened them... or maybe they just
weren't as good to begin with....

I think it was more of a case of they weren't quite the quality to
begin with. When I reheated the meal, I did it on a very low setting,
basically enough to just warm it, not really cook it any more.

Not something that could be done the day before...?

Saturday will be the main picnic day so don't know right now
if the smoker will be in use or not. We do have the electric
smoker but Steve prefers the pellet smoker now.

So a possibility, but not necessarily something to plan on... :)

There will probably be some leftovers from Thursday, especially if we
plan to smoke a couple of butts. Maybe do some Brooks style chicken
(and some without the vinegar marinade) on Saturday.

We'll probably have plenty of food still to eat by Sunday... even if
we do end up with a bunch more people... ;)

That seems to be the norm for this group.

He did a Boston butt (pulled pork) for today's LG yesterday that
was enjoyed by all but maybe some of the kids.

He's getting lots of practice in... (G)

All the better. Got some chicken leg quarters earlier this afternoon.
Two will be seasoned and cooked tonight, two are in Brook's marinade
and the remaining two are in the freezer for use later.

More practice... (G) Sound good... :)

First set he did on a small grill that he couldn't regulate that well
(does best for burgers, while camping-G-) so they were on the well done
side. Second set he did in the "egg" and they were just right.

It was; we did it with home made cole slaw, boughten potato
salad, strawberries with angel food cake and whipped topping.
Brought back a bit of meat, whipped topping and strawberries,
one piece of cake, and some potato salad & cole slaw.

Nice... and you brought home about enough for a meal for
yourselves, it sounds like.... :)

A couple of meals with the meat, more with the potato salad and cole
slaw. Berries are crushed & sweetened, to be enjoyed here & there with this and that.

Ah... even more for later, then.... ;)

Basically, yes.

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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 05-29-19 21:19 <=-

RE--your note to Michael about Beatles having to be a threesome. They would only be a duo now as George Harrison died some years ago. Paul McCartney is still touring; he was in Raleigh the other night but we didn't go.

Oh, right... I kinda remember that now... ;) Can't keep up with them
all... it's as bad as the nieces and nephews and their kids... just keep a-coming... and getting older, etc.... :)

Not something that could be done the day before...?

Saturday will be the main picnic day so don't know right now
if the smoker will be in use or not. We do have the electric
smoker but Steve prefers the pellet smoker now.

So a possibility, but not necessarily something to plan on... :)

There will probably be some leftovers from Thursday, especially
if we plan to smoke a couple of butts. Maybe do some Brooks style
chicken (and some without the vinegar marinade) on Saturday.

We'll probably have plenty of food still to eat by Sunday... even
if we do end up with a bunch more people... ;)

That seems to be the norm for this group.

True... :)

He did a Boston butt (pulled pork) for today's LG yesterday
that was enjoyed by all but maybe some of the kids.

He's getting lots of practice in... (G)

All the better. Got some chicken leg quarters earlier this
afternoon. Two will be seasoned and cooked tonight, two are in
Brook's marinade and the remaining two are in the freezer for
use later.

More practice... (G) Sound good... :)

First set he did on a small grill that he couldn't regulate that well (does best for burgers, while camping-G-) so they were on the well
done side. Second set he did in the "egg" and they were just right.

Now you know... :)

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

RE--your note to Michael about Beatles having to be a threesome. They would only be a duo now as George Harrison died some years ago. Paul McCartney is still touring; he was in Raleigh the other night but we didn't go.

Oh, right... I kinda remember that now... ;) Can't keep up with them all... it's as bad as the nieces and nephews and their kids... just
keep a-coming... and getting older, etc.... :)

Or the families at church that keep growing. Saw the newest little one yesterday.

if we plan to smoke a couple of butts. Maybe do some Brooks

style RH>> chicken (and some without the vinegar marinade) on
Saturday.

We'll probably have plenty of food still to eat by Sunday...

even NB>> if we do end up with a bunch more people... ;)

That seems to be the norm for this group.

True... :)

But it's always fun trying new to us foods.

He did a Boston butt (pulled pork) for today's LG yesterday
that was enjoyed by all but maybe some of the kids.

He's getting lots of practice in... (G)

All the better. Got some chicken leg quarters earlier this
afternoon. Two will be seasoned and cooked tonight, two are in
Brook's marinade and the remaining two are in the freezer for
use later.

More practice... (G) Sound good... :)

First set he did on a small grill that he couldn't regulate that well (does best for burgers, while camping-G-) so they were on the well
done side. Second set he did in the "egg" and they were just right.

Now you know... :)

We didn't have the time to do the others in the egg and still eat at a reasonable hour. Next time we have the same situation tho, Steve will
cook them on something else.

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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 06-03-19 17:19 <=-

RE--your note to Michael about Beatles having to be a threesome.
They would only be a duo now as George Harrison died some years
ago. Paul McCartney is still touring; he was in Raleigh the
other night but we didn't go.

Oh, right... I kinda remember that now... ;) Can't keep up with
them all... it's as bad as the nieces and nephews and their
kids... just keep a-coming... and getting older, etc.... :)

Or the families at church that keep growing. Saw the newest little one yesterday.

That's a little different... at least they are right at hand to get used
to having the additions... ;) I'm sure the newest little one was the
center of attraction, too... :)

if we plan to smoke a couple of butts. Maybe do some Brooks
style chicken (and some without the vinegar marinade) on
Saturday.

We'll probably have plenty of food still to eat by Sunday...
even if we do end up with a bunch more people... ;)

That seems to be the norm for this group.

True... :)

But it's always fun trying new to us foods.

Indeed... one of the strengths of the picnics... a chance to all try
something new and only one having to lay out for it... especially when
it turns out to be not so wonderful after all... :) And when it is
wonderful, then we know we should spend the pesos... ;)

He did a Boston butt (pulled pork) for today's LG yesterday
that was enjoyed by all but maybe some of the kids.

He's getting lots of practice in... (G)

All the better. Got some chicken leg quarters earlier this
afternoon. Two will be seasoned and cooked tonight, two are in
Brook's marinade and the remaining two are in the freezer for
use later.

More practice... (G) Sound good... :)

First set he did on a small grill that he couldn't regulate that
well (does best for burgers, while camping-G-) so they were on
the well done side. Second set he did in the "egg" and were just
right.

Now you know... :)

We didn't have the time to do the others in the egg and still eat at a reasonable hour. Next time we have the same situation tho, Steve will
cook them on something else.

Ah... You might almost have done better just doing them inside, for a
quick cooking... :)

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

They would only be a duo now as George Harrison died some years
ago. Paul McCartney is still touring; he was in Raleigh the
other night but we didn't go.

Oh, right... I kinda remember that now... ;) Can't keep up with
them all... it's as bad as the nieces and nephews and their
kids... just keep a-coming... and getting older, etc.... :)

Or the families at church that keep growing. Saw the newest little one yesterday.

That's a little different... at least they are right at hand to get
used to having the additions... ;) I'm sure the newest little one was
the center of attraction, too... :)

She was, but it's still a bit of a surprise to realise her oldest
brother is now 3. Seems like just yesterday he was born. Some families
you may not see or get to to talk with for a while, then when you see
them, the kids have all grown at least 6 inches.

We'll probably have plenty of food still to eat by Sunday...
even if we do end up with a bunch more people... ;)

That seems to be the norm for this group.

True... :)

But it's always fun trying new to us foods.

Indeed... one of the strengths of the picnics... a chance to all try something new and only one having to lay out for it... especially when
it turns out to be not so wonderful after all... :) And when it is wonderful, then we know we should spend the pesos... ;)

All in the interest of good food. We brought a bag of pulled pork to
Steve's folks for tonight's supper. Mom made potato salad and I did my
maternal grandmother's green beans (with bacon and vinegar). A bit of
sliced cucumber and tomatoes, apple pie for dessert and good eating all
around.

First set he did on a small grill that he couldn't regulate that
well (does best for burgers, while camping-G-) so they were on
the well done side. Second set he did in the "egg" and were just
right.

Now you know... :)

We didn't have the time to do the others in the egg and still eat at a reasonable hour. Next time we have the same situation tho, Steve will
cook them on something else.

Ah... You might almost have done better just doing them inside, for a quick cooking... :)

True, but we wanted to grill it--kept the house cooler as it was one of
those too early in the season hot days. So, we just ate a bit of
charcoal. (G)

---
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Ruth
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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 06-10-19 20:57 <=-

They would only be a duo now as George Harrison died some years
ago. Paul McCartney is still touring; he was in Raleigh the
other night but we didn't go.

Oh, right... I kinda remember that now... ;) Can't keep up with
them all... it's as bad as the nieces and nephews and their
kids... just keep a-coming... and getting older, etc.... :)

Or the families at church that keep growing. Saw the newest little
one yesterday.

That's a little different... at least they are right at hand to
get used to having the additions... ;) I'm sure the newest little
one was the center of attraction, too... :)

She was, but it's still a bit of a surprise to realise her oldest
brother is now 3. Seems like just yesterday he was born. Some families
you may not see or get to to talk with for a while, then when you see them, the kids have all grown at least 6 inches.

When it comes to the teenagers, that can happen from week to week...!
It still can come as a surprise how quickly the time passes.... Our
intern has been worshiping with us for a little while before we could
hire him as an intern... when they first came, there were just two kids,
and soon after they had their third.... this year, they had their
fourth, and already he's starting to look like a little person... :)

We'll probably have plenty of food still to eat by Sunday...
even if we do end up with a bunch more people... ;)

That seems to be the norm for this group.

True... :)

But it's always fun trying new to us foods.

Indeed... one of the strengths of the picnics... a chance for all
to try something new and only one having to lay out for it...
especially when it turns out to be not so wonderful after all.. :)
And when it is wonderful, then we know we should spend the
pesos... ;)

All in the interest of good food. We brought a bag of pulled pork to Steve's folks for tonight's supper. Mom made potato salad and I did my maternal grandmother's green beans (with bacon and vinegar). A bit of sliced cucumber and tomatoes, apple pie for dessert and good eating
all around.

Sounds quite tasty.... :)

First set he did on a small grill that he couldn't regulate that
well (does best for burgers, while camping-G-) so they were on
the well done side. Second set he did in the "egg" and were just
right.

Now you know... :)

We didn't have the time to do the others in the egg and still eat
at a reasonable hour. Next time we have the same situation tho,
Steve will cook them on something else.

Ah... You might almost have done better just doing them inside,
for a quick cooking... :)

True, but we wanted to grill it--kept the house cooler as it was one
of those too early in the season hot days. So, we just ate a bit of charcoal. (G)

Ah, well.... ;)

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

Or the families at church that keep growing. Saw the newest

little RH>> one yesterday.

That's a little different... at least they are right at hand to
get used to having the additions... ;) I'm sure the newest

little NB>> one was the center of attraction, too... :)

She was, but it's still a bit of a surprise to realise her oldest
brother is now 3. Seems like just yesterday he was born. Some families
you may not see or get to to talk with for a while, then when you see them, the kids have all grown at least 6 inches.

When it comes to the teenagers, that can happen from week to week...!
It still can come as a surprise how quickly the time passes.... Our

I know, kids that weren't even in school when we came to the church are
now in high school. Then too, our oldest grandson has his learner's
permit--we were there when he was born.

intern has been worshiping with us for a little while before we could
hire him as an intern... when they first came, there were just two
kids, and soon after they had their third.... this year, they had
their
fourth, and already he's starting to look like a little person... :)

They grow up all too fast. The baby that one of the church families had
in December is now 6 months old.

Indeed... one of the strengths of the picnics... a chance for

all NB>> to try something new and only one having to lay out for
it...

especially when it turns out to be not so wonderful after all..

:) NB>> And when it is wonderful, then we know we should spend the

pesos... ;)

All in the interest of good food. We brought a bag of pulled pork to Steve's folks for tonight's supper. Mom made potato salad and I did my maternal grandmother's green beans (with bacon and vinegar). A bit of sliced cucumber and tomatoes, apple pie for dessert and good eating
all around.

Sounds quite tasty.... :)

It was; we took the last of the pie back to the camper for breakfast.
(G)

Now you know... :)

We didn't have the time to do the others in the egg and still

eat RH>> at a reasonable hour. Next time we have the same situation
tho,

Steve will cook them on something else.

Ah... You might almost have done better just doing them inside,
for a quick cooking... :)

True, but we wanted to grill it--kept the house cooler as it was one
of those too early in the season hot days. So, we just ate a bit of charcoal. (G)

Ah, well.... ;)

Just a part of life. (G)

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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 06-18-19 12:28 <=-

Or the families at church that keep growing. Saw the newest
little one yesterday.

That's a little different... at least they are right at hand to
get used to having the additions... ;) I'm sure the newest
little one was the center of attraction, too... :)

She was, but it's still a bit of a surprise to realise her oldest
brother is now 3. Seems like just yesterday he was born. Some
families you may not see or get to to talk with for a while, then
when you see them, the kids have all grown at least 6 inches.

When it comes to the teenagers, that can happen from week to week!
It still can come as a surprise how quickly the time passes....

I know, kids that weren't even in school when we came to the church
are now in high school. Then too, our oldest grandson has his learner's permit--we were there when he was born.

Yup... that's scary... (G)

Our intern has been worshiping with us for a little while before
we could hire him as an intern... when they first came, there were
just two kids, and soon after they had their third.... this year,
they had their fourth, and already he's starting to look like a
little person... :)

They grow up all too fast. The baby that one of the church families
had in December is now 6 months old.

Yup, time passes... and the older we are, the faster it seems.... :)

Indeed... one of the strengths of the picnics... a chance for
all to try something new and only one having to lay out for
it... especially when it turns out to be not so wonderful
after all... :) And when it is wonderful, then we know we
should spend the pesos... ;)

All in the interest of good food. We brought a bag of pulled
pork to Steve's folks for tonight's supper. Mom made potato salad
and I did my maternal grandmother's green beans (with bacon and
vinegar). A bit of sliced cucumber and tomatoes, apple pie for
dessert and good eating all around.

Sounds quite tasty.... :)

It was; we took the last of the pie back to the camper for breakfast.
(G)

That works... :)

Now you know... :)

We didn't have the time to do the others in the egg and still
eat at a reasonable hour. Next time we have the same situation
tho, Steve will cook them on something else.

Ah... You might almost have done better just doing them inside,
for a quick cooking... :)

True, but we wanted to grill it--kept the house cooler as it was
one of those too early in the season hot days. So, we just ate a
bit of charcoal. (G)

Ah, well.... ;)

Just a part of life. (G)

Juggling priorities... :)

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

families you may not see or get to to talk with for a while,

then RH>> when you see them, the kids have all grown at least 6
inches.

When it comes to the teenagers, that can happen from week to

week! NB>> It still can come as a surprise how quickly the time passes....

I know, kids that weren't even in school when we came to the church
are now in high school. Then too, our oldest grandson has his learner's permit--we were there when he was born.

Yup... that's scary... (G)

He's too young to be that old! (G)

Our intern has been worshiping with us for a little while before
we could hire him as an intern... when they first came, there

were NB>> just two kids, and soon after they had their third.... this year, NB>> they had their fourth, and already he's starting to look
like a

little person... :)

They grow up all too fast. The baby that one of the church families
had in December is now 6 months old.

Yup, time passes... and the older we are, the faster it seems.... :)

Very much so. Big sister will be three in August, big brother turned 7
in March--we've been here since before any of them were born.

after all... :) And when it is wonderful, then we know we
should spend the pesos... ;)

All in the interest of good food. We brought a bag of pulled
pork to Steve's folks for tonight's supper. Mom made potato

salad RH>> and I did my maternal grandmother's green beans (with
bacon and

vinegar). A bit of sliced cucumber and tomatoes, apple pie for
dessert and good eating all around.

Sounds quite tasty.... :)

It was; we took the last of the pie back to the camper for breakfast.
(G)

That works... :)

A bit of warm milk, piece of cheese on the side and my usual cuppa tea
(coffee for Steve) and we were eating well. We made a sweet cherry pie
today, a small gingered rhubarb (jam) one with the bit of leftover
crust.

Now you know... :)

We didn't have the time to do the others in the egg and still
eat at a reasonable hour. Next time we have the same situation
tho, Steve will cook them on something else.

Ah... You might almost have done better just doing them

inside, NB>>> for a quick cooking... :)

True, but we wanted to grill it--kept the house cooler as it was
one of those too early in the season hot days. So, we just ate a
bit of charcoal. (G)

Ah, well.... ;)

Just a part of life. (G)

Juggling priorities... :)

Yes, and this week has quite the week for that with VBS in the evening. Yesterday I had a morning therapy session, quilting in the afternoon,
and then VBS in the evening.

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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 06-27-19 14:16 <=-

families you may not see or get to to talk with for a while,
then when you see them, the kids have all grown at least 6
inches.

When it comes to the teenagers, that can happen from week to
week! It still can come as a surprise how quickly the time
passes....

I know, kids that weren't even in school when we came to the
church are now in high school. Then too, our oldest grandson
has his learner's permit--we were there when he was born.

Yup... that's scary... (G)

He's too young to be that old! (G)

Or you're too young for him to be that old! ;)

Our intern has been worshiping with us for a little while before
we could hire him as an intern... when they first came, there
were just two kids, and soon after they had their third.... this
year, they had their fourth, and already he's starting to look
like a little person... :)

They grow up all too fast. The baby that one of the church
families had in December is now 6 months old.

Yup, time passes... and the older we are, the faster it
seems.... :)

Very much so. Big sister will be three in August, big brother turned 7
in March--we've been here since before any of them were born.

How time does fly... :)

after all... :) And when it is wonderful, then we know we
should spend the pesos... ;)

All in the interest of good food. We brought a bag of pulled
pork to Steve's folks for tonight's supper. Mom made potato
salad and I did my maternal grandmother's green beans (with
bacon and vinegar). A bit of sliced cucumber and tomatoes,
apple pie for dessert and good eating all around.

Sounds quite tasty.... :)

It was; we took the last of the pie back to the camper for
breakfast. (G)

That works... :)

A bit of warm milk, piece of cheese on the side and my usual cuppa tea (coffee for Steve) and we were eating well.

Indeed... :)

We made a sweet cherry pie today, a small gingered rhubarb (jam)
one with the bit of leftover crust.

Now that sounds quite tasty... :)

Now you know... :)

We didn't have the time to do the others in the egg and still
eat at a reasonable hour. Next time we have the same situation
tho, Steve will cook them on something else.

Ah... You might almost have done better just doing them
inside, for a quick cooking... :)

True, but we wanted to grill it--kept the house cooler as it was
one of those too early in the season hot days. So, we just ate a
bit of charcoal. (G)

Ah, well.... ;)

Just a part of life. (G)

Juggling priorities... :)

Yes, and this week has quite the week for that with VBS in the
evening. Yesterday I had a morning therapy session, quilting in the afternoon, and then VBS in the evening.

That IS busy.... :)

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

I know, kids that weren't even in school when we came to the
church are now in high school. Then too, our oldest grandson
has his learner's permit--we were there when he was born.

Yup... that's scary... (G)

He's too young to be that old! (G)

Or you're too young for him to be that old! ;)

That's more like it.

Our intern has been worshiping with us for a little while

before NB>>> we could hire him as an intern... when they first came, there

were just two kids, and soon after they had their third....

this NB>>> year, they had their fourth, and already he's starting to
look

like a little person... :)

They grow up all too fast. The baby that one of the church
families had in December is now 6 months old.

Yup, time passes... and the older we are, the faster it
seems.... :)

Very much so. Big sister will be three in August, big brother turned 7
in March--we've been here since before any of them were born.

How time does fly... :)

Quite so. Another family had #2 (#1 was born before they moved here)
just a few days after Audrey was born. He turned 8 in April, just a few
weeks after becoming a big brother to #6.

after all... :) And when it is wonderful, then we know we
should spend the pesos... ;)

All in the interest of good food. We brought a bag of pulled
pork to Steve's folks for tonight's supper. Mom made potato
salad and I did my maternal grandmother's green beans (with
bacon and vinegar). A bit of sliced cucumber and tomatoes,
apple pie for dessert and good eating all around.

Sounds quite tasty.... :)

It was; we took the last of the pie back to the camper for
breakfast. (G)

That works... :)

A bit of warm milk, piece of cheese on the side and my usual cuppa tea (coffee for Steve) and we were eating well.

Indeed... :)

We made a sweet cherry pie today, a small gingered rhubarb (jam)
one with the bit of leftover crust.

Now that sounds quite tasty... :)

They both were, and both gone now so I'll be making another pie
tomorrow. This time it will be with local (We know the grower.)
blueberries. Got some more cherries but I think Steve is going to try
drying them.

Ah... You might almost have done better just doing them
inside, for a quick cooking... :)

True, but we wanted to grill it--kept the house cooler as it

was RH>>> one of those too early in the season hot days. So, we just
ate a RH>>> bit of charcoal. (G)

Ah, well.... ;)

Just a part of life. (G)

Juggling priorities... :)

Yes, and this week has quite the week for that with VBS in the
evening. Yesterday I had a morning therapy session, quilting in the afternoon, and then VBS in the evening.

That IS busy.... :)

This week is much quieter. Had therapy yesterday, then a Costco run.
Worked on VT VBS today with my crafts helper, getting it set to go up
there next week

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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 07-02-19 22:47 <=-

I know, kids that weren't even in school when we came to the
church are now in high school. Then too, our oldest grandson
has his learner's permit--we were there when he was born.

Yup... that's scary... (G)

He's too young to be that old! (G)

Or you're too young for him to be that old! ;)

That's more like it.

I know the feeling well... (G)

Our intern has been worshiping with us for a little while
before we could hire him as an intern... when they first came,
there were just two kids, and soon after they had their
third.... this year, they had their fourth, and already he's
starting to look like a little person... :)

They grow up all too fast. The baby that one of the church
families had in December is now 6 months old.

Yup, time passes... and the older we are, the faster it
seems.... :)

Very much so. Big sister will be three in August, big brother
turned 7 in March--we've been here since before any of them were
born.

How time does fly... :)

Quite so. Another family had #2 (#1 was born before they moved here)
just a few days after Audrey was born. He turned 8 in April, just a
few weeks after becoming a big brother to #6.

Reminds one of the song from Fiddler... Sunrise, Sunset... :)

We made a sweet cherry pie today, a small gingered rhubarb (jam)
one with the bit of leftover crust.

Now that sounds quite tasty... :)

They both were, and both gone now so I'll be making another pie
tomorrow. This time it will be with local (We know the grower.) blueberries. Got some more cherries but I think Steve is going to
try drying them.

A worthy experiment... has he done that before with the cherries...?

Ah... You might almost have done better just doing them
inside, for a quick cooking... :)

True, but we wanted to grill it--kept the house cooler as it
was one of those too early in the season hot days. So, we just
ate a bit of charcoal. (G)

Ah, well.... ;)

Just a part of life. (G)

Juggling priorities... :)

Yes, and this week has quite the week for that with VBS in the
evening. Yesterday I had a morning therapy session, quilting
in the afternoon, and then VBS in the evening.

That IS busy.... :)

This week is much quieter. Had therapy yesterday, then a Costco run. Worked on VT VBS today with my crafts helper, getting it set to go up there next week

Still somewhat busy... :) What there is of this week at home is
perforce rather busy for me... I didn't get home from the Pond until
Wednesday late afternoon, and so lost a day for getting ready for going
off on the Elder family camping week which starts Saturday.... Got a
week's worth of Fido etc messages read yesterday, starting in on replies
now... what doesn't get done goes with me to work on there... ;)

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

He's too young to be that old! (G)

Or you're too young for him to be that old! ;)

That's more like it.

I know the feeling well... (G)

I think most all of us on the ehco are of the same feeling.

turned 7 in March--we've been here since before any of them were
born.

How time does fly... :)

Quite so. Another family had #2 (#1 was born before they moved here)
just a few days after Audrey was born. He turned 8 in April, just a
few weeks after becoming a big brother to #6.

Reminds one of the song from Fiddler... Sunrise, Sunset... :)

One of my favorites. I saw the movie for the first time (but not the
last) while in college.

We made a sweet cherry pie today, a small gingered rhubarb (jam)
one with the bit of leftover crust.

Now that sounds quite tasty... :)

They both were, and both gone now so I'll be making another pie
tomorrow. This time it will be with local (We know the grower.) blueberries. Got some more cherries but I think Steve is going to
try drying them.

A worthy experiment... has he done that before with the cherries...?

No, but we've got the resources to tell him how to do it and they dried
nicely. I could (almost) eat them like candy.

Juggling priorities... :)

Yes, and this week has quite the week for that with VBS in the
evening. Yesterday I had a morning therapy session, quilting
in the afternoon, and then VBS in the evening.

That IS busy.... :)

This week is much quieter. Had therapy yesterday, then a Costco run. Worked on VT VBS today with my crafts helper, getting it set to go up there next week

Still somewhat busy... :) What there is of this week at home is
perforce rather busy for me... I didn't get home from the Pond until Wednesday late afternoon, and so lost a day for getting ready for
going off on the Elder family camping week which starts Saturday....

So you should be at camp when this comes in; my Fido was out of
commission for a few days, probably because of Barry. Hopefully you're
having fun, eating lots of goodies and catching up with everybody.

Got a
week's worth of Fido etc messages read yesterday, starting in on
replies now... what doesn't get done goes with me to work on there...
;)

I only had 3 days of back mail, plus today, so not that bad to catch up
on.

We cooked for LG yesterday, ended up only being 2 others besides Steve
and me. Did a taco salad with blueberry cobbler (local berries) for
dessert. Cobbler was enhanced by vanilla ice cream--yummy!


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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 07-15-19 12:34 <=-

He's too young to be that old! (G)

Or you're too young for him to be that old! ;)

That's more like it.

I know the feeling well... (G)

I think most all of us on the ehco are of the same feeling.

At least those of us that aren't youngsters anymore... ;)

turned 7 in March--we've been here since before any of them were
born.

How time does fly... :)

Quite so. Another family had #2 (#1 was born before they moved
here) just a few days after Audrey was born. He turned 8 in
April, just a few weeks after becoming a big brother to #6.

Reminds one of the song from Fiddler... Sunrise, Sunset... :)

One of my favorites. I saw the movie for the first time (but not the
last) while in college.

I've seen it a few times also... and listened to the soundtrack
recording many more times... ;)

We made a sweet cherry pie today, a small gingered rhubarb (jam)
one with the bit of leftover crust.

Now that sounds quite tasty... :)

They both were, and both gone now so I'll be making another pie
tomorrow. This time it will be with local (We know the grower.)
blueberries. Got some more cherries but I think Steve is going to
try drying them.

A worthy experiment... has he done that before with the
cherries...?

No, but we've got the resources to tell him how to do it and they
dried nicely. I could (almost) eat them like candy.

Probably just a little bit healthier for you than candy, at least... :)

Juggling priorities... :)

Yes, and this week has quite the week for that with VBS in the
evening. Yesterday I had a morning therapy session, quilting
in the afternoon, and then VBS in the evening.

That IS busy.... :)

This week is much quieter. Had therapy yesterday, then a Costco
run. Worked on VT VBS today with my crafts helper, getting it set
to go up there next week

Still somewhat busy... :) What there is of this week at home is
perforce rather busy for me... I didn't get home from the Pond
until Wednesday late afternoon, and so lost a day for getting
ready for going off on the Elder family camping week which starts
Saturday....

So you should be at camp when this comes in; my Fido was out of
commission for a few days, probably because of Barry. Hopefully you're having fun, eating lots of goodies and catching up with everybody.

I was indeed at the family camping... this set of messages was in the
huge packet I downloaded when I got home... :) We did have fun,
catching up with each other... not really so many goodies this year...
fewer people showed up this year than in other years, and of those, a
fairly significant percentage only came on a day trip, or to drop off
their kids to be there (under grandparent supervision)...

Got a week's worth of Fido etc messages read yesterday, starting
in on replies now... what doesn't get done goes with me to work
on there... ;)

I only had 3 days of back mail, plus today, so not that bad to catch
up on.

I took about half of it with me, and, as you saw, I uploaded those when
I got back from Selkirk Shores.... :) Now, I'm tackling that week's
message packet.... ;) At least I'm not planning any more trips for a
few weeks... :)

We cooked for LG yesterday, ended up only being 2 others besides Steve
and me. Did a taco salad with blueberry cobbler (local berries) for dessert. Cobbler was enhanced by vanilla ice cream--yummy!

Had you known ahead of time how few people there were to be there...?
Sounds like a fairly simple and easy meal... :) Did you have lots of leftovers....?

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

Or you're too young for him to be that old! ;)

That's more like it.

I know the feeling well... (G)

I think most all of us on the ehco are of the same feeling.

At least those of us that aren't youngsters anymore... ;)

Which is probably most all of us regulars.

Quite so. Another family had #2 (#1 was born before they moved
here) just a few days after Audrey was born. He turned 8 in
April, just a few weeks after becoming a big brother to #6.

Reminds one of the song from Fiddler... Sunrise, Sunset... :)

One of my favorites. I saw the movie for the first time (but not the
last) while in college.

I've seen it a few times also... and listened to the soundtrack
recording many more times... ;)

Same here--some good lines in the movie but our favorite song has been
Tevye and Goldie's duet "Do You Lov-a Me?".

They both were, and both gone now so I'll be making another pie
tomorrow. This time it will be with local (We know the grower.)
blueberries. Got some more cherries but I think Steve is going

to RH>> try drying them.

A worthy experiment... has he done that before with the
cherries...?

No, but we've got the resources to tell him how to do it and they
dried nicely. I could (almost) eat them like candy.

Probably just a little bit healthier for you than candy, at least...
:)

They came out well--the jar is in the pantry. So far I've resisted
digging into it. Guess I ought to put it in the back so I won't see it.
(G)

is NB>> perforce rather busy for me... I didn't get home from the
Pond

until Wednesday late afternoon, and so lost a day for getting
ready for going off on the Elder family camping week which

starts NB>> Saturday....

So you should be at camp when this comes in; my Fido was out of
commission for a few days, probably because of Barry. Hopefully you're having fun, eating lots of goodies and catching up with everybody.

I was indeed at the family camping... this set of messages was in the
huge packet I downloaded when I got home... :) We did have fun,
catching up with each other... not really so many goodies this year... fewer people showed up this year than in other years, and of those, a fairly significant percentage only came on a day trip, or to drop off their kids to be there (under grandparent supervision)...

Good to see everybody, even if it is just for a short time.

Got a week's worth of Fido etc messages read yesterday, starting
in on replies now... what doesn't get done goes with me to work
on there... ;)

I only had 3 days of back mail, plus today, so not that bad to catch
up on.

I took about half of it with me, and, as you saw, I uploaded those
when I got back from Selkirk Shores.... :) Now, I'm tackling that
week's
message packet.... ;) At least I'm not planning any more trips for a
few weeks... :)

We're not planning any until September but will be working on odds and
ends around the house until then. Baby showeer is August 9, got the
quilt pieces cut yesterday for that.

We cooked for LG yesterday, ended up only being 2 others besides Steve
and me. Did a taco salad with blueberry cobbler (local berries) for dessert. Cobbler was enhanced by vanilla ice cream--yummy!

Had you known ahead of time how few people there were to be there...? Sounds like a fairly simple and easy meal... :) Did you have lots of leftovers....?

We knew one family wasn't going to be there, found out 2 more people
couldn't make it at the last minute. We were able to adjust the cooking
so as not to have a lot of "use right away" left overs--extra beans into
the pantry, greens into salad, tortillas into the freezer, etc. Nice
flexible meal. (G)


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Ruth
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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 07-25-19 14:01 <=-

Or you're too young for him to be that old! ;)

That's more like it.

I know the feeling well... (G)

I think most all of us on the echo are of the same feeling.

At least those of us that aren't youngsters anymore... ;)

Which is probably most all of us regulars.

Yeah... I suppose that even the somewhat youngsters aren't all that
young any more, either.... I don't think we have anyone at the moment
that's younger than in the 40's... :)

Quite so. Another family had #2 (#1 was born before they moved
here) just a few days after Audrey was born. He turned 8 in
April, just a few weeks after becoming a big brother to #6.

Reminds one of the song from Fiddler... Sunrise, Sunset... :)

One of my favorites. I saw the movie for the first time (but not the
last) while in college.

I've seen it a few times also... and listened to the soundtrack
recording many more times... ;)

Same here--some good lines in the movie but our favorite song has been Tevye and Goldie's duet "Do You Lov-a Me?".

That's another of my favorites, too... :) ["...I suppose I do..."
"Then I suppose I love you, too..."]

They both were, and both gone now so I'll be making another pie
tomorrow. This time it will be with local (We know the grower.)
blueberries. Got some more cherries but I think Steve is going
to try drying them.

A worthy experiment... has he done that before with the
cherries...?

No, but we've got the resources to tell him how to do it and they
dried nicely. I could (almost) eat them like candy.

Probably just a little bit healthier for you than candy, at
least... :)

They came out well--the jar is in the pantry. So far I've resisted
digging into it. Guess I ought to put it in the back so I won't see
it. (G)

That might help... (G)

is perforce rather busy for me... I didn't get home from the
Pond until Wednesday late afternoon, and so lost a day for
getting ready for going off on the Elder family camping week
which starts Saturday....

So you should be at camp when this comes in; my Fido was out
of commission for a few days, probably because of Barry.
Hopefully you're having fun, eating lots of goodies and
catching up with everybody.

I was indeed at the family camping... this set of messages was
in the huge packet I downloaded when I got home... :) We did
have fun, catching up with each other... not really so many
goodies this year... fewer people showed up this year than in
other years, and of those, a fairly significant percentage
only came on a day trip, or to drop off their kids to be there
(under grandparent supervision)...

Good to see everybody, even if it is just for a short time.

Very true... I missed my cousin & family... they showed up on the first
day as a day trip, and were only at my sister MG's campsite... I never
was told they were there until after the fact... at the time, I was in
my cabin getting settled, I think...

Got a week's worth of Fido etc messages read yesterday, starting
in on replies now... what doesn't get done goes with me to work
on there... ;)

I only had 3 days of back mail, plus today, so not that bad to
catch up on.

I took about half of it with me, and, as you saw, I uploaded
those when I got back from Selkirk Shores.... :) Now, I'm
tackling that week's message packet.... ;) At least I'm not
planning any more trips for a few weeks... :)

We're not planning any until September but will be working on odds and ends around the house until then. Baby shower is August 9, got the
quilt pieces cut yesterday for that.

You should be in good shape on that... :)

We cooked for LG yesterday, ended up only being 2 others
besides Steve and me. Did a taco salad with blueberry cobbler
(local berries) for dessert. Cobbler was enhanced by vanilla
ice cream--yummy!

Had you known ahead of time how few people there were to be
there...? Sounds like a fairly simple and easy meal... :) Did
you have lots of leftovers....?

We knew one family wasn't going to be there, found out 2 more people couldn't make it at the last minute. We were able to adjust the
cooking so as not to have a lot of "use right away" left overs--extra beans into the pantry, greens into salad, tortillas into the freezer,
etc. Nice flexible meal. (G)

That worked out nicely, then... :)

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

Or you're too young for him to be that old! ;)

That's more like it.

I know the feeling well... (G)

I think most all of us on the echo are of the same feeling.

At least those of us that aren't youngsters anymore... ;)

Which is probably most all of us regulars.

Yeah... I suppose that even the somewhat youngsters aren't all that
young any more, either.... I don't think we have anyone at the moment that's younger than in the 40's... :)

I was thinking recently, that Rachel, on her next birthday will be the
age I was when I started with Fido. I've been here THAT long?

Quite so. Another family had #2 (#1 was born before they moved
here) just a few days after Audrey was born. He turned 8 in
April, just a few weeks after becoming a big brother to #6.

Reminds one of the song from Fiddler... Sunrise, Sunset... :)

One of my favorites. I saw the movie for the first time (but not

the RH>> last) while in college.

I've seen it a few times also... and listened to the soundtrack
recording many more times... ;)

Same here--some good lines in the movie but our favorite song has been Tevye and Goldie's duet "Do You Lov-a Me?".

That's another of my favorites, too... :) ["...I suppose I do..."
"Then I suppose I love you, too..."]

In the days of arrainged marriages you either learned to love or hate
your spouse. Presumeably more spouses learned to love, rather than hate,
tho it may have taken 25 years before they realised it.

They both were, and both gone now so I'll be making another pie
tomorrow. This time it will be with local (We know the grower.)
blueberries. Got some more cherries but I think Steve is going
to try drying them.

A worthy experiment... has he done that before with the
cherries...?

No, but we've got the resources to tell him how to do it and

they RH>> dried nicely. I could (almost) eat them like candy.

Probably just a little bit healthier for you than candy, at
least... :)

They came out well--the jar is in the pantry. So far I've resisted
digging into it. Guess I ought to put it in the back so I won't see
it. (G)

That might help... (G)

I tried a few when Steve pulled out the jar for Rachel to try some.
Other than that, I've been good, tempting as they are.

Hopefully you're having fun, eating lots of goodies and
catching up with everybody.

I was indeed at the family camping... this set of messages was
in the huge packet I downloaded when I got home... :) We did
have fun, catching up with each other... not really so many
goodies this year... fewer people showed up this year than in
other years, and of those, a fairly significant percentage
only came on a day trip, or to drop off their kids to be there
(under grandparent supervision)...

Good to see everybody, even if it is just for a short time.

Very true... I missed my cousin & family... they showed up on the
first day as a day trip, and were only at my sister MG's campsite... I never
was told they were there until after the fact... at the time, I was in
my cabin getting settled, I think...

Sigh! I presume they're family you don't see that often?

catch up on.

I took about half of it with me, and, as you saw, I uploaded
those when I got back from Selkirk Shores.... :) Now, I'm
tackling that week's message packet.... ;) At least I'm not
planning any more trips for a few weeks... :)

We're not planning any until September but will be working on odds and ends around the house until then. Baby shower is August 9, got the
quilt pieces cut yesterday for that.

You should be in good shape on that... :)

I'll spend a lot of time on it tomorrow--went to a sewing/quilting expo
in Raleigh with Steve and a friend today. Fun!

We cooked for LG yesterday, ended up only being 2 others
besides Steve and me. Did a taco salad with blueberry cobbler
(local berries) for dessert. Cobbler was enhanced by vanilla
ice cream--yummy!

Had you known ahead of time how few people there were to be
there...? Sounds like a fairly simple and easy meal... :) Did
you have lots of leftovers....?

We knew one family wasn't going to be there, found out 2 more people couldn't make it at the last minute. We were able to adjust the
cooking so as not to have a lot of "use right away" left overs--extra beans into the pantry, greens into salad, tortillas into the freezer,
etc. Nice flexible meal. (G)

That worked out nicely, then... :)

Quite so, things that you can adapt on the fly are always good. We
should have the full group next time we cook--just have to figure out
what to do. It'll still be hot weather time so could go with something
on the grill again.

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NANCY BACKUS wrote to RUTH HAFFLY <=-

Yeah... I suppose that even the somewhat youngsters aren't all that
young any more, either.... I don't think we have anyone at the moment that's younger than in the 40's... :)

I think I'm still the youngest at 46 but I'll be turning 47 next month.

Time flies when you're living life!

Later,
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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 08-01-19 16:47 <=-

I think most all of us on the echo are of the same feeling.

At least those of us that aren't youngsters anymore... ;)

Which is probably most all of us regulars.

Yeah... I suppose that even the somewhat youngsters aren't all
that young any more, either.... I don't think we have anyone
at the moment that's younger than in the 40's... :)

I was thinking recently, that Rachel, on her next birthday will be the
age I was when I started with Fido. I've been here THAT long?

Time just keeps flowing along... (G) I've been realizing lately that I
am now older than either of my parents were the first year we went
camping as a family.... it was the year of their 40th anniversary... so
they would have been 57 and 65 respectively...

Same here--some good lines in the movie but our favorite song
has been Tevye and Goldie's duet "Do You Lov-a Me?".

That's another of my favorites, too... :) ["...I suppose I
do..." "Then I suppose I love you, too..."]

In the days of arranged marriages you either learned to love or hate
your spouse. Presumably more spouses learned to love, rather than
hate, tho it may have taken 25 years before they realised it.

Considering that most of love is the commitment and the working out
thereof, and less of the emotional, no wonder that the parents of the
couple would tell them that they'd "learn to love each other" as Tevye
says... perhaps not as exciting a prospect, but it's what the
"love-matches" need for the marriage to last and stay firm just as
much... :)

Got some more cherries but I think Steve is going to try
drying them.

A worthy experiment... has he done that before with the
cherries...?

No, but we've got the resources to tell him how to do it and
they dried nicely. I could (almost) eat them like candy.

Probably just a little bit healthier for you than candy, at
least... :)

They came out well--the jar is in the pantry. So far I've
resisted digging into it. Guess I ought to put it in the back so
I won't see it. (G)

That might help... (G)

I tried a few when Steve pulled out the jar for Rachel to try some.
Other than that, I've been good, tempting as they are.

As long as you don't go overboard, they should be ok for you... :)

We did have fun, catching up with each other... not really so
many goodies this year... fewer people showed up this year than
in other years, and of those, a fairly significant percentage
only came on a day trip, or to drop off their kids to be there
(under grandparent supervision)...

Good to see everybody, even if it is just for a short time.

Very true... I missed my cousin & family... they showed up on
the first day as a day trip, and were only at my sister MG's
campsite... I never was told they were there until after the
fact... at the time, I was in my cabin getting settled, I think...

Sigh! I presume they're family you don't see that often?

Actually they only live a couple of miles from Lydia, in Bloomfield, but
our paths just don't cross that much... they go to a different church..
but they usually show up for Elder Christmas, and also the camping...

I took about half of it with me, and, as you saw, I uploaded
those when I got back from Selkirk Shores.... :) Now, I'm
tackling that week's message packet.... ;) At least I'm not
planning any more trips for a few weeks... :)

We're not planning any until September but will be working on
odds and ends around the house until then. Baby shower is
August 9, got the quilt pieces cut yesterday for that.

You should be in good shape on that... :)

I'll spend a lot of time on it tomorrow--went to a sewing/quilting
expo in Raleigh with Steve and a friend today. Fun!

That does sound like fun... :)

We knew one family wasn't going to be there, found out 2 more
people couldn't make it at the last minute. We were able to
adjust the cooking so as not to have a lot of "use right away"
left overs--extra beans into the pantry, greens into salad,
tortillas into the freezer, etc. Nice flexible meal. (G)

That worked out nicely, then... :)

Quite so, things that you can adapt on the fly are always good. We
should have the full group next time we cook--just have to figure out
what to do. It'll still be hot weather time so could go with something
on the grill again.

Sounds good.... :)

ttyl neb

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Quoting Sean Dennis to Nancy Backus on 08-02-19 19:51 <=-

Yeah... I suppose that even the somewhat youngsters aren't all that
young any more, either.... I don't think we have anyone at the moment
that's younger than in the 40's... :)

I think I'm still the youngest at 46 but I'll be turning 47 next
month.

How old is Shawn...?

Time flies when you're living life!

It just all slips by... ;)

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

Yeah... I suppose that even the somewhat youngsters aren't all
that young any more, either.... I don't think we have anyone
at the moment that's younger than in the 40's... :)

I was thinking recently, that Rachel, on her next birthday will be the
age I was when I started with Fido. I've been here THAT long?

Time just keeps flowing along... (G) I've been realizing lately that
I am now older than either of my parents were the first year we went camping as a family.... it was the year of their 40th anniversary...
so they would have been 57 and 65 respectively...

Our first family camping trip was when I was about 10 years old, some
months younger than granddaughter Sarah is now. It was to a local state
park, sort of a trial to see if we could do it before making a longer
trip the next year.

Same here--some good lines in the movie but our favorite song
has been Tevye and Goldie's duet "Do You Lov-a Me?".

That's another of my favorites, too... :) ["...I suppose I
do..." "Then I suppose I love you, too..."]

In the days of arranged marriages you either learned to love or hate
your spouse. Presumably more spouses learned to love, rather than
hate, tho it may have taken 25 years before they realised it.

Considering that most of love is the commitment and the working out thereof, and less of the emotional, no wonder that the parents of the couple would tell them that they'd "learn to love each other" as Tevye says... perhaps not as exciting a prospect, but it's what the "love-matches" need for the marriage to last and stay firm just as
much... :)

And in the end, they're a lot stronger than those that marry "because
we're in love".

Got some more cherries but I think Steve is going to try
drying them.

A worthy experiment... has he done that before with the
cherries...?

No, but we've got the resources to tell him how to do it and
they dried nicely. I could (almost) eat them like candy.

Probably just a little bit healthier for you than candy, at
least... :)

They came out well--the jar is in the pantry. So far I've
resisted digging into it. Guess I ought to put it in the back so
I won't see it. (G)

That might help... (G)

I tried a few when Steve pulled out the jar for Rachel to try some.
Other than that, I've been good, tempting as they are.

As long as you don't go overboard, they should be ok for you... :)

I'm not, haven't had any since the initial few. Diverted attention to blueberries and peaches now.

Good to see everybody, even if it is just for a short time.

Very true... I missed my cousin & family... they showed up on
the first day as a day trip, and were only at my sister MG's
campsite... I never was told they were there until after the
fact... at the time, I was in my cabin getting settled, I

think...

Sigh! I presume they're family you don't see that often?

Actually they only live a couple of miles from Lydia, in Bloomfield,
but our paths just don't cross that much... they go to a different church.. but they usually show up for Elder Christmas, and also the camping...

So you do see them some, just not as often as you maybe could.

tackling that week's message packet.... ;) At least I'm not
planning any more trips for a few weeks... :)

We're not planning any until September but will be working on
odds and ends around the house until then. Baby shower is
August 9, got the quilt pieces cut yesterday for that.

You should be in good shape on that... :)

I'll spend a lot of time on it tomorrow--went to a sewing/quilting
expo in Raleigh with Steve and a friend today. Fun!

That does sound like fun... :)

Quite so, even the mad dash to the parking garage and getting soaked.

We knew one family wasn't going to be there, found out 2 more
people couldn't make it at the last minute. We were able to
adjust the cooking so as not to have a lot of "use right away"
left overs--extra beans into the pantry, greens into salad,
tortillas into the freezer, etc. Nice flexible meal. (G)

That worked out nicely, then... :)

Quite so, things that you can adapt on the fly are always good. We
should have the full group next time we cook--just have to figure out
what to do. It'll still be hot weather time so could go with something
on the grill again.

Sounds good.... :)

Just have to figure out what will work within our schedule near the end
of the week.

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NANCY BACKUS wrote to SEAN DENNIS <=-

How old is Shawn...?

He's about a month or so younger than me. :D

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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 08-04-19 20:29 <=-

I was thinking recently, that Rachel, on her next birthday will be
the age I was when I started with Fido. I've been here THAT long?

Time just keeps flowing along... (G) I've been realizing lately
that I am now older than either of my parents were the first year
we went camping as a family.... it was the year of their 40th
anniversary... so they would have been 57 and 65 respectively...

Our first family camping trip was when I was about 10 years old, some months younger than granddaughter Sarah is now. It was to a local
state park, sort of a trial to see if we could do it before making a longer trip the next year.

When I was growing up, we took lots of trips, but not camping trips... I
was talking about our camping at a campground as an extended family...
my parents, my siblings and I, and our assorted kids and spouses... that
first year, Lydia and I scouted out locations beforehand, along with
possibly nearby restaurants where we could hold a celebratory meal...
The main idea was to have a week or so in order to visit and spend time together rather than the always madhouse that a one-day Christmas
get-together always is... :) And another opportunity for the next
generation cousins to play together and get to know each other... ;)
And now we are into the NEXT generation cousins... ;) And Mommy and
Daddy are both gone...

Same here--some good lines in the movie but our favorite song

has been Tevye and Goldie's duet "Do You Lov-a Me?".
That's another of my favorites, too... :) ["...I suppose I
do..." "Then I suppose I love you, too..."]

In the days of arranged marriages you either learned to love or
hate your spouse. Presumably more spouses learned to love, rather
than hate, tho it may have taken 25 years before they realised it.

Considering that most of love is the commitment and the working
out thereof, and less of the emotional, no wonder that the parents
of the couple would tell them that they'd "learn to love each
other" as Tevye says... perhaps not as exciting a prospect, but
it's what the "love-matches" need for the marriage to last and
stay firm just as much... :)

And in the end, they're a lot stronger than those that marry "because we're in love".

Considering that many times "in love" is nothing more than infatuation
or something equally as fleeting.... learning to truly love each other
is what all couples actually have to do... :)

(dried cherries)

They came out well--the jar is in the pantry. So far I've
resisted digging into it. Guess I ought to put it in the back so
I won't see it. (G)

That might help... (G)

I tried a few when Steve pulled out the jar for Rachel to try
some. Other than that, I've been good, tempting as they are.

As long as you don't go overboard, they should be ok for you... :)

I'm not, haven't had any since the initial few. Diverted attention to blueberries and peaches now.

Moderation is the key.... ;)

Good to see everybody, even if it is just for a short time.

Very true... I missed my cousin & family... they showed up on
the first day as a day trip, and were only at my sister MG's
campsite... I never was told they were there until after the
fact... at the time, I was in my cabin getting settled, I
think...

Sigh! I presume they're family you don't see that often?

Actually they only live a couple of miles from Lydia, in
Bloomfield, but our paths just don't cross that much... they go
to a different church.. but they usually show up for Elder
Christmas, and also the camping...

So you do see them some, just not as often as you maybe could.

Exactly... :)

Baby shower is August 9, got the quilt pieces cut yesterday
for that.

You should be in good shape on that... :)

I'll spend a lot of time on it tomorrow--went to a sewing/
quilting expo in Raleigh with Steve and a friend today. Fun!

That does sound like fun... :)

Quite so, even the mad dash to the parking garage and getting soaked.

Did you get lots of ideas from the exhibits...?

Quite so, things that you can adapt on the fly are always good.
We should have the full group next time we cook--just have to
figure out what to do. It'll still be hot weather time so could
go with something on the grill again.

Sounds good.... :)

Just have to figure out what will work within our schedule near the
end of the week.

Yup... :)

ttyl neb

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Quoting Sean Dennis to Nancy Backus on 08-07-19 20:46 <=-

How old is Shawn...?

He's about a month or so younger than me. :D

Ok... that is about what I was remembering.... And now we have a new
person about the same age as the two of you, as well... :)

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Hello NANCY,

08 Aug 19 17:16 at you wrote to me:

Ok... that is about what I was remembering.... And now we have a new person about the same age as the two of you, as well... :)

At least we're getting new people.

Later,
Sean

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Hi Nancy,

first year NB>> we went camping as a family.... it was the year of
their 40th

anniversary... so they would have been 57 and 65 respectively...

Our first family camping trip was when I was about 10 years old, some months younger than granddaughter Sarah is now. It was to a local
state park, sort of a trial to see if we could do it before making a longer trip the next year.

When I was growing up, we took lots of trips, but not camping trips...

Camping was the only way we could afford a family vacation. Dad's pay
(and Mom's, once she started working) couldn't cover motels,
restaurants, etc. We saw a lot of free stuff, and his press pass let us
get into more at a reduced rate.

I was talking about our camping at a campground as an extended
family...
my parents, my siblings and I, and our assorted kids and spouses...
that first year, Lydia and I scouted out locations beforehand, along

Helps that most of your family is concentrated in one area. Steve and I
have been the furthest away from the rest of the family most of the
time. One of Steve's brothers was in CA for a few years but came back
and settled near the rest of the family. I have a sister in AZ but she
moved there in the mid 90s; we lived in NC before the rest of the family
moved anywhere else.

with
possibly nearby restaurants where we could hold a celebratory meal...

Did you find such a place?

The main idea was to have a week or so in order to visit and spend
time together rather than the always madhouse that a one-day Christmas get-together always is... :) And another opportunity for the next generation cousins to play together and get to know each other... ;)
And now we are into the NEXT generation cousins... ;) And Mommy and Daddy are both gone...

But the camping tradition continues. Both of our girls have taken their
kids camping.

Same here--some good lines in the movie but our favorite song

has been Tevye and Goldie's duet "Do You Lov-a Me?".
That's another of my favorites, too... :) ["...I suppose I
do..." "Then I suppose I love you, too..."]

In the days of arranged marriages you either learned to love or
hate your spouse. Presumably more spouses learned to love,

rather RH>> than hate, tho it may have taken 25 years before they realised it. NB>> Considering that most of love is the commitment and
the working

out thereof, and less of the emotional, no wonder that the

parents NB>> of the couple would tell them that they'd "learn to love each

other" as Tevye says... perhaps not as exciting a prospect, but
it's what the "love-matches" need for the marriage to last and
stay firm just as much... :)

And in the end, they're a lot stronger than those that marry "because we're in love".

Considering that many times "in love" is nothing more than infatuation
or something equally as fleeting.... learning to truly love each
other is what all couples actually have to do... :)

And you do, for better or worse.

(dried cherries)

They came out well--the jar is in the pantry. So far I've
resisted digging into it. Guess I ought to put it in the back

so RH>>> I won't see it. (G)

That might help... (G)

I tried a few when Steve pulled out the jar for Rachel to try
some. Other than that, I've been good, tempting as they are.

As long as you don't go overboard, they should be ok for you...

:)

I'm not, haven't had any since the initial few. Diverted attention to blueberries and peaches now.

Moderation is the key.... ;)

Yes, and I've learned to do the "push aways", even when it's something I
really want but know I shouldn't have.

Good to see everybody, even if it is just for a short time.

Very true... I missed my cousin & family... they showed up on
the first day as a day trip, and were only at my sister MG's
campsite... I never was told they were there until after the
fact... at the time, I was in my cabin getting settled, I
think...

Sigh! I presume they're family you don't see that often?

Actually they only live a couple of miles from Lydia, in
Bloomfield, but our paths just don't cross that much... they go
to a different church.. but they usually show up for Elder
Christmas, and also the camping...

So you do see them some, just not as often as you maybe could.

Exactly... :)

Probably more than I see of my family. (G)

Baby shower is August 9, got the quilt pieces cut yesterday
for that.

You should be in good shape on that... :)

I'll spend a lot of time on it tomorrow--went to a sewing/
quilting expo in Raleigh with Steve and a friend today. Fun!

That does sound like fun... :)

Quite so, even the mad dash to the parking garage and getting soaked.

Did you get lots of ideas from the exhibits...?

Some ideas, saw some other people in the greater sewing community
(Raleigh/Cary/Durham/etc) I've not seen in a while.

Quite so, things that you can adapt on the fly are always good.
We should have the full group next time we cook--just have to
figure out what to do. It'll still be hot weather time so could
go with something on the grill again.

Sounds good.... :)

Just have to figure out what will work within our schedule near the
end of the week.

Yup... :)

We pulled some ribs from the freezer, bought some chips, carrot & celery
sticks and I'll make a blueberry pound cake. Bought some vanilla ice
cream to go with that.


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Quoting Sean Dennis to Nancy Backus on 08-09-19 11:33 <=-

Ok... that is about what I was remembering.... And now we have a new
person about the same age as the two of you, as well... :)

At least we're getting new people.

Always a good thing.... :)

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Hi Sean,

Ok... that is about what I was remembering.... And now we have a new person about the same age as the two of you, as well... :)

At least we're getting new people.

Speaking of new people, are you still planning to come to the picnic? If
so, you will be a "new face" this year. Last year we had several--Lydia, Bonnie, Edith................. always nice to have new attendees.

ANNUAL PICNIC

The Fido Cooking echo annual picnic week end is set for September 26-30
this year in Wake Forest, NC at the home of Stephen and Ruth Haffly. You
are welcome to come for any (beginning mid afternoon on the 26th) or all
(thru good byes on the 30th). Thursday night's meal will be provided by
the Hafflys, Friday night's meal will be at a local restaurant (most
likely a Southern cooking cafeteria). The official picnic day is
Saturday, leftovers day is Sunday. Activities include (but not limited
to) cooking, eating, talking, possibly the local farmer's market on
Saturday morning, church for those interested on Sunday morning and more cooking, eating, talking, etc.

RSVP to this message or to the e-mail in the signature line. Attendees confirmed so far include:

Nancy Backus
Dale & Gail Shipp
Michael Loo

Tentative attendees so far include:

Sean Dennis
Carol Schenkenburger

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Ruth Haffly wrote to Sean Dennis <=-

Speaking of new people, are you still planning to come to the picnic?
If so, you will be a "new face" this year. Last year we had several--Lydia, Bonnie, Edith................. always nice to have new attendees.

I am still tentative due to employment problems. Long story but I am
looking for more work. I'm hoping by then things will be straightened
out...

...but I am hoping to, definitely, especially since it's such a short
distance away from me.

Later,
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Hi Sean,

Speaking of new people, are you still planning to come to the picnic?
If so, you will be a "new face" this year. Last year we had several--Lydia, Bonnie, Edith................. always nice to have new attendees.

I am still tentative due to employment problems. Long story but I am looking for more work. I'm hoping by then things will be straightened out...

...but I am hoping to, definitely, especially since it's such a short distance away from me.

OK, we're still about 6 weeks out so just keep us updated. Hope to see
you but will understand if you can't do it.

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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 08-09-19 13:48 <=-

(continued from the last message... different thread of thought)

In the days of arranged marriages you either learned to love
or hate your spouse. Presumably more spouses learned to love,
rather than hate, tho it may have taken 25 years before they
realised it.

Considering that most of love is the commitment and the working
out thereof, and less of the emotional, no wonder that the
parents of the couple would tell them that they'd "learn to
love each other" as Tevye says... perhaps not as exciting a
prospect, but it's what the "love-matches" need for the
marriage to last and stay firm just as much... :)

And in the end, they're a lot stronger than those that marry
"because we're in love".

Considering that many times "in love" is nothing more than
infatuation or something equally as fleeting.... learning to
truly love each other is what all couples actually have to
do... :)

And you do, for better or worse.

Yup.. once there is that commitment... :)

(dried cherries)

They came out well--the jar is in the pantry. So far I've
resisted digging into it. Guess I ought to put it in the back
so I won't see it. (G)

That might help... (G)

I tried a few when Steve pulled out the jar for Rachel to try
some. Other than that, I've been good, tempting as they are.

As long as you don't go overboard, they should be ok for you...

I'm not, haven't had any since the initial few. Diverted
attention to blueberries and peaches now.

Moderation is the key.... ;)

Yes, and I've learned to do the "push aways", even when it's something
I really want but know I shouldn't have.

It's a tough lesson to learn, but useful... ;0 Along with balance... ;)

Baby shower is August 9, got the quilt pieces cut yesterday
for that.

You should be in good shape on that... :)

I'll spend a lot of time on it tomorrow--went to a sewing/
quilting expo in Raleigh with Steve and a friend today. Fun!

That does sound like fun... :)

Quite so, even the mad dash to the parking garage and getting
soaked.

Did you get lots of ideas from the exhibits...?

Some ideas, saw some other people in the greater sewing community (Raleigh/Cary/Durham/etc) I've not seen in a while.

That's also a very nice thing... :)

Quite so, things that you can adapt on the fly are always good.
We should have the full group next time we cook--just have to
figure out what to do. It'll still be hot weather time so could
go with something on the grill again.

Sounds good.... :)

Just have to figure out what will work within our schedule near
the end of the week.

Yup... :)

We pulled some ribs from the freezer, bought some chips, carrot &
celery sticks and I'll make a blueberry pound cake. Bought some vanilla ice cream to go with that.

Sounds good... :)

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

(continued from the last message... different thread of thought)

love each other" as Tevye says... perhaps not as exciting a
prospect, but it's what the "love-matches" need for the
marriage to last and stay firm just as much... :)

And in the end, they're a lot stronger than those that marry
"because we're in love".

Considering that many times "in love" is nothing more than
infatuation or something equally as fleeting.... learning to
truly love each other is what all couples actually have to
do... :)

And you do, for better or worse.

Yup.. once there is that commitment... :)

A rather strong one, if it's genuine.

(dried cherries)

They came out well--the jar is in the pantry. So far I've
resisted digging into it. Guess I ought to put it in the back
so I won't see it. (G)

That might help... (G)

I tried a few when Steve pulled out the jar for Rachel to try
some. Other than that, I've been good, tempting as they are.

As long as you don't go overboard, they should be ok for you...

I'm not, haven't had any since the initial few. Diverted
attention to blueberries and peaches now.

Moderation is the key.... ;)

Yes, and I've learned to do the "push aways", even when it's something
I really want but know I shouldn't have.

It's a tough lesson to learn, but useful... ;0 Along with balance...
;)

Yes, always hard but worth it.

Baby shower is August 9, got the quilt pieces cut yesterday
for that.

You should be in good shape on that... :)

I'll spend a lot of time on it tomorrow--went to a sewing/
quilting expo in Raleigh with Steve and a friend today. Fun!

That does sound like fun... :)

Quite so, even the mad dash to the parking garage and getting
soaked.

Did you get lots of ideas from the exhibits...?

Some ideas, saw some other people in the greater sewing community (Raleigh/Cary/Durham/etc) I've not seen in a while.

That's also a very nice thing... :)

Yes, nice way to reconnect.

Quite so, things that you can adapt on the fly are always good.
We should have the full group next time we cook--just have to
figure out what to do. It'll still be hot weather time so could
go with something on the grill again.

Sounds good.... :)

Just have to figure out what will work within our schedule near
the end of the week.

Yup... :)

We pulled some ribs from the freezer, bought some chips, carrot &
celery sticks and I'll make a blueberry pound cake. Bought some vanilla ice cream to go with that.

Sounds good... :)

It was, while it lasted. (G)


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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 08-17-19 17:53 <=-

love each other" as Tevye says... perhaps not as exciting a
prospect, but it's what the "love-matches" need for the
marriage to last and stay firm just as much... :)

And in the end, they're a lot stronger than those that marry
"because we're in love".

Considering that many times "in love" is nothing more than
infatuation or something equally as fleeting.... learning to
truly love each other is what all couples actually have to
do... :)

And you do, for better or worse.

Yup.. once there is that commitment... :)

A rather strong one, if it's genuine.

Exactly.

(dried cherries)

They came out well--the jar is in the pantry. So far I've
resisted digging into it. Guess I ought to put it in the back
so I won't see it. (G)

That might help... (G)

I tried a few when Steve pulled out the jar for Rachel to try
some. Other than that, I've been good, tempting as they are.

As long as you don't go overboard, they should be ok for you...

I'm not, haven't had any since the initial few. Diverted
attention to blueberries and peaches now.

Moderation is the key.... ;)

Yes, and I've learned to do the "push aways", even when it's
something I really want but know I shouldn't have.

It's a tough lesson to learn, but useful... ;0 Along with
balance... ;)

Yes, always hard but worth it.

Yup.

Baby shower is August 9, got the quilt pieces cut yesterday
for that.

You should be in good shape on that... :)

I'll spend a lot of time on it tomorrow--went to a sewing/
quilting expo in Raleigh with Steve and a friend today. Fun!

That does sound like fun... :)

Quite so, even the mad dash to the parking garage and getting
soaked.

Did you get lots of ideas from the exhibits...?

Some ideas, saw some other people in the greater sewing community
(Raleigh/Cary/Durham/etc) I've not seen in a while.

That's also a very nice thing... :)

Yes, nice way to reconnect.

Indeed... Do you get together at other times besides the expo...?

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

marriage to last and stay firm just as much... :)

And in the end, they're a lot stronger than those that marry
"because we're in love".

Considering that many times "in love" is nothing more than
infatuation or something equally as fleeting.... learning to
truly love each other is what all couples actually have to
do... :)

And you do, for better or worse.

Yup.. once there is that commitment... :)

A rather strong one, if it's genuine.

Exactly.

Beats some of those flimsy excuses kids use now-a-days to get married.

(dried cherries)

They came out well--the jar is in the pantry. So far I've
resisted digging into it. Guess I ought to put it in the back
so I won't see it. (G)

That might help... (G)

I tried a few when Steve pulled out the jar for Rachel to try
some. Other than that, I've been good, tempting as they are.

As long as you don't go overboard, they should be ok for

you... RH>>> I'm not, haven't had any since the initial few. Diverted

attention to blueberries and peaches now.

Moderation is the key.... ;)

Yes, and I've learned to do the "push aways", even when it's
something I really want but know I shouldn't have.

It's a tough lesson to learn, but useful... ;0 Along with
balance... ;)

Yes, always hard but worth it.

Yup.

The other night I tucked the cherries further back. Maybe I'll forgrt
about them now. (G)

Did you get lots of ideas from the exhibits...?

Some ideas, saw some other people in the greater sewing

community RH>> (Raleigh/Cary/Durham/etc) I've not seen in a while.

That's also a very nice thing... :)

Yes, nice way to reconnect.

Indeed... Do you get together at other times besides the expo...?

Usually only if I stop into one of their stores for stuff.

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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 08-25-19 20:08 <=-

(dried cherries)

Yes, and I've learned to do the "push aways", even when it's
something I really want but know I shouldn't have.

It's a tough lesson to learn, but useful... ;0 Along with
balance... ;)

Yes, always hard but worth it.

Yup.

The other night I tucked the cherries further back. Maybe I'll forget about them now. (G)

Maybe... except that we do keep talking about them... :)

Did you get lots of ideas from the exhibits...?

Some ideas, saw some other people in the greater sewing
community (Raleigh/Cary/Durham/etc) I've not seen in a while.

That's also a very nice thing... :)

Yes, nice way to reconnect.

Indeed... Do you get together at other times besides the expo...?

Usually only if I stop into one of their stores for stuff.

Ah... So that's where you know them from... :)

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

The other night I tucked the cherries further back. Maybe I'll forget about them now. (G)

Maybe... except that we do keep talking about them... :)

And I do have to go into the pantry several times a day to prepare
meals.

Did you get lots of ideas from the exhibits...?

Some ideas, saw some other people in the greater sewing
community (Raleigh/Cary/Durham/etc) I've not seen in a while.

That's also a very nice thing... :)

Yes, nice way to reconnect.

Indeed... Do you get together at other times besides the

expo...?

Usually only if I stop into one of their stores for stuff.

Ah... So that's where you know them from... :)

Yes, we've been here long enough that I've gone to just about all the
shops in the WF area, some in Raleigh.

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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 09-01-19 20:24 <=-

The other night I tucked the cherries further back. Maybe I'll
forget about them now. (G)

Maybe... except that we do keep talking about them... :)

And I do have to go into the pantry several times a day to prepare
meals.

That, too... :)

Did you get lots of ideas from the exhibits...?

Some ideas, saw some other people in the greater sewing
community (Raleigh/Cary/Durham/etc) I've not seen in a while.

That's also a very nice thing... :)

Yes, nice way to reconnect.

Indeed... Do you get together at other times besides the
expo...?

Usually only if I stop into one of their stores for stuff.

Ah... So that's where you know them from... :)

Yes, we've been here long enough that I've gone to just about all the shops in the WF area, some in Raleigh.

Makes sense... :)

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

The other night I tucked the cherries further back. Maybe I'll
forget about them now. (G)

Maybe... except that we do keep talking about them... :)

And I do have to go into the pantry several times a day to prepare
meals.

That, too... :)

But, I usually ignore them. Sometimes I'll shift the jar but still don't
dig into it.

Did you get lots of ideas from the exhibits...?

Some ideas, saw some other people in the greater sewing
community (Raleigh/Cary/Durham/etc) I've not seen in a while.

That's also a very nice thing... :)

Yes, nice way to reconnect.

Indeed... Do you get together at other times besides the
expo...?

Usually only if I stop into one of their stores for stuff.

Ah... So that's where you know them from... :)

Yes, we've been here long enough that I've gone to just about all the shops in the WF area, some in Raleigh.

Makes sense... :)

Probably a few I've not been to, but at some point, probably will. (G)

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Ruth
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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 09-06-19 14:34 <=-

The other night I tucked the cherries further back. Maybe I'll
forget about them now. (G)

Maybe... except that we do keep talking about them... :)

And I do have to go into the pantry several times a day to
prepare meals.

That, too... :)

But, I usually ignore them. Sometimes I'll shift the jar but still
don't dig into it.

Good self-control there... ;)

Indeed... Do you get together at other times besides the
expo...?

Usually only if I stop into one of their stores for stuff.

Ah... So that's where you know them from... :)

Yes, we've been here long enough that I've gone to just about
all the shops in the WF area, some in Raleigh.

Makes sense... :)

Probably a few I've not been to, but at some point, probably will. (G)

Yup... you'll be looking for just the right fabric/whatever for some
project or other, and have to go searching.... Or happen to be in the
near vicinity of some shop you haven't checked out yet, and decide no
time like the present... ;)

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

The other night I tucked the cherries further back. Maybe I'll
forget about them now. (G)

Maybe... except that we do keep talking about them... :)

And I do have to go into the pantry several times a day to
prepare meals.

That, too... :)

But, I usually ignore them. Sometimes I'll shift the jar but still
don't dig into it.

Good self-control there... ;)

Exactly! I'd be too tempted to pig out on them if they were visible.

Indeed... Do you get together at other times besides the
expo...?

Usually only if I stop into one of their stores for stuff.

Ah... So that's where you know them from... :)

Yes, we've been here long enough that I've gone to just about
all the shops in the WF area, some in Raleigh.

Makes sense... :)

Probably a few I've not been to, but at some point, probably will. (G)

Yup... you'll be looking for just the right fabric/whatever for some project or other, and have to go searching.... Or happen to be in the near vicinity of some shop you haven't checked out yet, and decide no
time like the present... ;)

It has been known to happen......................more than once. (G)


---
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Ruth
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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 09-15-19 17:02 <=-

The other night I tucked the cherries further back. Maybe I'll
forget about them now. (G)

Maybe... except that we do keep talking about them... :)

And I do have to go into the pantry several times a day to
prepare meals.

That, too... :)

But, I usually ignore them. Sometimes I'll shift the jar but still
don't dig into it.

Good self-control there... ;)

Exactly! I'd be too tempted to pig out on them if they were visible.

Just have to remind yourself NOT to pig out on them.... :)

Yes, we've been here long enough that I've gone to just about
all the shops in the WF area, some in Raleigh.

Makes sense... :)

Probably a few I've not been to, but at some point, probably
will. (G)

Yup... you'll be looking for just the right fabric/whatever for
some project or other, and have to go searching.... Or happen to
be in the near vicinity of some shop you haven't checked out yet,
and decide no time like the present... ;)

It has been known to happen......................more than once. (G)

Not at all surprised... (G)

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

But, I usually ignore them. Sometimes I'll shift the jar but

still RH>> don't dig into it.

Good self-control there... ;)

Exactly! I'd be too tempted to pig out on them if they were visible.

Just have to remind yourself NOT to pig out on them.... :)

It's not a problem; I know they're there. I also know that if I pig out
on them, there won't be any for when I really have a craving for them.
(G)

Yup... you'll be looking for just the right fabric/whatever for
some project or other, and have to go searching.... Or happen

to NB>> be in the near vicinity of some shop you haven't checked out
yet, NB>> and decide no time like the present... ;)

It has been known to happen......................more than once. (G)

Not at all surprised... (G)

I've foound some nice surprises in the shops too.

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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 09-24-19 21:23 <=-

But, I usually ignore them. Sometimes I'll shift the jar but
still don't dig into it.

Good self-control there... ;)

Exactly! I'd be too tempted to pig out on them if they were
visible.

Just have to remind yourself NOT to pig out on them.... :)

It's not a problem; I know they're there. I also know that if I pig
out on them, there won't be any for when I really have a craving for
them. (G)

We should have had a taste of them at the picnic... ;) Didn't think of
it until later, when I was listing all the stuff we did have at the
picnic... :)

Yup... you'll be looking for just the right fabric/whatever for
some project or other, and have to go searching.... Or happen
to be in the near vicinity of some shop you haven't checked out
yet, and decide no time like the present... ;)

It has been known to happen..................more than once. (G)

Not at all surprised... (G)

I've found some nice surprises in the shops too.

No surprise there, either... (G) That's one of the joys of shopping
places like that... :)

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

Good self-control there... ;)

Exactly! I'd be too tempted to pig out on them if they were
visible.

Just have to remind yourself NOT to pig out on them.... :)

It's not a problem; I know they're there. I also know that if I pig
out on them, there won't be any for when I really have a craving for
them. (G)

We should have had a taste of them at the picnic... ;) Didn't think
of it until later, when I was listing all the stuff we did have at the picnic... :)

So many things--trying to remember all we had talked about. I'd say we
did a pretty good job of tasting. (G) The Turkish Delight was an
unexpected taste that Steve threw in after our trip to the Petra Market.

Yup... you'll be looking for just the right fabric/whatever for
some project or other, and have to go searching.... Or happen
to be in the near vicinity of some shop you haven't checked out
yet, and decide no time like the present... ;)

It has been known to happen..................more than once. (G)

Not at all surprised... (G)

I've found some nice surprises in the shops too.

No surprise there, either... (G) That's one of the joys of shopping places like that... :)

Very much so. Turned my Pfaff in yesterday for a cleaning/tune up but
didn't find anything in a quick look thru the store. Maybe when we go to
pick it up..........(G)

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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 10-05-19 15:39 <=-

Just have to remind yourself NOT to pig out on them.... :)

It's not a problem; I know they're there. I also know that if
I pig out on them, there won't be any for when I really have a
craving for them. (G)

We should have had a taste of them at the picnic... ;) Didn't
think of it until later, when I was listing all the stuff we did
have at the picnic... :)

So many things--trying to remember all we had talked about. I'd say we
did a pretty good job of tasting. (G)

Indeed... my list of tastings and foods made for the picnic is more than
40 items on it... :) And some of them are categories, like the
assortment of chips the Shipps brought... or Michael's assortment of
dark chocolate bars.... :)

The Turkish Delight was an unexpected taste that Steve threw in
after our trip to the Petra Market.

Yup, as was the pistachio Halva that Michael picked up there as well...
and the Elderberry Ginger Pecan jam made in NC that I found at Publix
when we did the shopping... :)

Yup... you'll be looking for just the right fabric/whatever for
some project or other, and have to go searching.... Or happen
to be in the near vicinity of some shop you haven't checked out
yet, and decide no time like the present... ;)

It has been known to happen..................more than once. (G)

Not at all surprised... (G)

I've found some nice surprises in the shops too.

No surprise there, either... (G) That's one of the joys of
shopping places like that... :)

Very much so. Turned my Pfaff in yesterday for a cleaning/tune up but didn't find anything in a quick look thru the store. Maybe when we go
to pick it up..........(G)

Never know what you might find... ;)

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

So many things--trying to remember all we had talked about. I'd say we
did a pretty good job of tasting. (G)

Indeed... my list of tastings and foods made for the picnic is more
than 40 items on it... :) And some of them are categories, like the assortment of chips the Shipps brought... or Michael's assortment of
dark chocolate bars.... :)

But I forgot to pull out the Fido cook book--or did I?

The Turkish Delight was an unexpected taste that Steve threw in
after our trip to the Petra Market.

Yup, as was the pistachio Halva that Michael picked up there as
well... and the Elderberry Ginger Pecan jam made in NC that I found at Publix when we did the shopping... :)

All nice little extras.

to be in the near vicinity of some shop you haven't checked

out NB>>>> yet, and decide no time like the present... ;)

It has been known to happen..................more than once.

(G) NB>>> Not at all surprised... (G)

I've found some nice surprises in the shops too.

No surprise there, either... (G) That's one of the joys of
shopping places like that... :)

Very much so. Turned my Pfaff in yesterday for a cleaning/tune up but didn't find anything in a quick look thru the store. Maybe when we go
to pick it up..........(G)

Never know what you might find... ;)

True, right now I'm not doing a lot of sewing but hope to get back to it
next week. Things have just been "one thing after another" since the
week of the picnic. I did finish the alteration job tho.


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Ruth
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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 10-16-19 20:47 <=-

So many things--trying to remember all we had talked about.
I'd say we did a pretty good job of tasting. (G)

Indeed... my list of tastings and foods made for the picnic
has more than 40 items on it... :) And some of them are
categories, like the assortment of chips the Shipps brought...
or Michael's assortment of dark chocolate bars.... :)

But I forgot to pull out the Fido cook book--or did I?

You did indeed forget to pull that out... and I forgot that you were
going to show it off.... until you mentioned it here again...

The Turkish Delight was an unexpected taste that Steve threw
in after our trip to the Petra Market.

Yup, as was the pistachio Halva that Michael picked up there as
well... and the Elderberry Ginger Pecan jam made in NC that I
found at Publix when we did the shopping... :)

All nice little extras.

Yup. :)

to be in the near vicinity of some shop you haven't checked
out yet, and decide no time like the present... ;)

It has been known to happen..............more than once. (G)

Not at all surprised... (G)

I've found some nice surprises in the shops too.

No surprise there, either... (G) That's one of the joys of
shopping places like that... :)

Very much so. Turned my Pfaff in yesterday for a cleaning/tune
up but didn't find anything in a quick look thru the store. Maybe
when we go to pick it up..........(G)

Never know what you might find... ;)

True, right now I'm not doing a lot of sewing but hope to get back to
it next week. Things have just been "one thing after another" since the week of the picnic. I did finish the alteration job tho.

Good on finishing the alteration job... I'm sure she was glad to have it done... ;) And I certainly understand the "one thing after another"
part... this whole month has flown by, what with the two trips to the
Pond that took up much of the month for me.... I think I'm about 10 days
behind in answering messages... working on it, though.... Maybe I'll
make some headway in this next week... :)

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

Indeed... my list of tastings and foods made for the picnic
has more than 40 items on it... :) And some of them are
categories, like the assortment of chips the Shipps brought...
or Michael's assortment of dark chocolate bars.... :)

But I forgot to pull out the Fido cook book--or did I?

You did indeed forget to pull that out... and I forgot that you were
going to show it off.... until you mentioned it here again...

Maybe I'll remember to pack it for the next picnic. (G)

The Turkish Delight was an unexpected taste that Steve threw
in after our trip to the Petra Market.

Yup, as was the pistachio Halva that Michael picked up there as
well... and the Elderberry Ginger Pecan jam made in NC that I
found at Publix when we did the shopping... :)

All nice little extras.

Yup. :)

That's what's makes each picnic unique--the new and different tastes.

I've found some nice surprises in the shops too.

No surprise there, either... (G) That's one of the joys of
shopping places like that... :)

Very much so. Turned my Pfaff in yesterday for a cleaning/tune
up but didn't find anything in a quick look thru the store.

Maybe RH>> when we go to pick it up..........(G)

Never know what you might find... ;)

True, right now I'm not doing a lot of sewing but hope to get back to
it next week. Things have just been "one thing after another" since the week of the picnic. I did finish the alteration job tho.

Good on finishing the alteration job... I'm sure she was glad to have
it done... ;) And I certainly understand the "one thing after
another"
part... this whole month has flown by, what with the two trips to the
Pond that took up much of the month for me.... I think I'm about 10
days behind in answering messages... working on it, though.... Maybe
I'll
make some headway in this next week... :)

Sometimes when I'm that far behind I'll drop everything for a couple of
hours and work on Fido. I'm usually running loads of lanudry at the same
time so it's not like I'm not doing anything but if everything else has
the same priority level, I can take some time to work on catching up on
Fido. I usually have easy meals planned for the first few days we're
home after a long trip anyway.

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Ruth
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Hi Nancy,

But I forgot to pull out the Fido cook book--or did I?

You did indeed forget to pull that out... and I forgot that you
were going to show it off... until you mentioned it here

again...

Maybe I'll remember to pack it for the next picnic. (G)

Always a possibility... (G)

We're thinking of western NY again next year? As of now, later
summer/early fall would work best for us.

The Turkish Delight was an unexpected taste that Steve threw
in after our trip to the Petra Market.

Yup, as was the pistachio Halva that Michael picked up there as
well... and the Elderberry Ginger Pecan jam made in NC that I
found at Publix when we did the shopping... :)

All nice little extras.

Yup. :)

That's what makes each picnic unique--the new and different tastes.

Among other things... but that does play a large part... :)

Easier to do with a smaller group too.

to have it done... ;) And I certainly understand the "one

thing NB>> after another" part... this whole month has flown by, what with

the two trips to the Pond that took up much of the month for

me... NB>> I think I'm about 10 days behind in answering messages... working NB>> on it, though.. Maybe I'll make some headway in this
next week... :)

Sometimes when I'm that far behind I'll drop everything for a couple
of hours and work on Fido. I'm usually running loads of lanudry at the same time so it's not like I'm not doing anything but if everything
else has the same priority level, I can take some time to work on
catching up on Fido. I usually have easy meals planned for the first
few days we're home after a long trip anyway.

With the computer upstairs, it's hard to be doing anything else at the same time here.... So I just have to try to carve out time for sitting
and doing the Fido... I got a few messages done this morning, and now maybe a couple more before I need to do the bbs run.... Maybe
tomorrow... I have, though, brought the backlog up to only 4 or 5
days, by having had some good blocks of time the last few days... :)

I usually curl up in my chair to do Fido--easy to get to other areas of
the house that need attention. I'm just steps away from other rooms,
kitchen being the closest. Until we moved to WF, I did all of my
computer work on a desk top set up. We didn't have the room, either in
the rental, or this house, for 2 desk top set ups so I opted to go with
the net book/lap top for most all of my work. I've had to use the desk
top set up from time to time but prefer the portability of the way I use
the set up now. It's also easier to travel with. (G)

---
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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 11-02-19 15:35 <=-

But I forgot to pull out the Fido cook book--or did I?

You did indeed forget to pull that out... and I forgot that you
were going to show it off... until you mentioned it here
again...

Maybe I'll remember to pack it for the next picnic. (G)

Always a possibility... (G)

We're thinking of western NY again next year? As of now, later summer/early fall would work best for us.

That's the tentative plan... hoping that the Fords would be able to make
it, and trying to facilitate that.... We'll be making more definite
plans as we get a lot nearer... ;)

The Turkish Delight was an unexpected taste that Steve threw
in after our trip to the Petra Market.

Yup, as was the pistachio Halva that Michael picked up there as
well... and the Elderberry Ginger Pecan jam made in NC that I
found at Publix when we did the shopping... :)

All nice little extras.

Yup. :)

That's what makes each picnic unique--the new and different tastes.

Among other things... but that does play a large part... :)

Easier to do with a smaller group too.

True... :)

I think I'm about 10 days behind in answering messages...
working on it, though.. Maybe I'll make some headway in this
next week... :)

Sometimes when I'm that far behind I'll drop everything for a
couple of hours and work on Fido. I'm usually running loads of
lanudry at the same time so it's not like I'm not doing anything
but if everything else has the same priority level, I can take
some time to work on catching up on Fido. I usually have easy
meals planned for the first few days we're home after a long
trip anyway.

With the computer upstairs, it's hard to be doing anything else
at the same time here.... So I just have to try to carve out time
for sitting and doing the Fido... I got a few messages done this
morning, and now maybe a couple more before I need to do the bbs
run.... Maybe tomorrow... I have, though, brought the backlog up
to only 4 or 5 days, by having had some good blocks of time the
last few days... :)

I usually curl up in my chair to do Fido--easy to get to other areas
of the house that need attention. I'm just steps away from other rooms, kitchen being the closest. Until we moved to WF, I did all of my
computer work on a desk top set up. We didn't have the room, either in
the rental, or this house, for 2 desk top set ups so I opted to go
with the net book/lap top for most all of my work. I've had to use the desk top set up from time to time but prefer the portability of the way
I use the set up now. It's also easier to travel with. (G)

As with so much else, we all have our own ways of making things work... :)

ttyl neb

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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 11-08-19 19:50 <=-

But I forgot to pull out the Fido cook book--or did I?

You did indeed forget to pull that out... and I forgot that you
were going to show it off... until you mentioned it here
again...

Maybe I'll remember to pack it for the next picnic. (G)

Always a possibility... (G)

We're thinking of western NY again next year? As of now, later
summer/early fall would work best for us.

That's the tentative plan... hoping that the Fords would be able
to make it, and trying to facilitate that.... We'll be making more
definite plans as we get a lot nearer... ;)

As usual, and we will also. Trying to get various projects done around
the house the next few months, plus most likely, cataract surgery for
me.

At least the cataract surgery is rather minimal, and not extensive
therapy afterwards... :)

Yup, as was the pistachio Halva that Michael picked up there
as well... and the Elderberry Ginger Pecan jam made in NC that
I found at Publix when we did the shopping... :)

All nice little extras.

Yup. :)

That's what makes each picnic unique--the new and different

tastes. Among other things... but that does play a large part...

Easier to do with a smaller group too.

True... :)

And you were able to take some samples home for Richard.

Yup... which he did appreciate... :)

With the computer upstairs, it's hard to be doing anything else
at the same time here.... So I just have to try to carve out
time for sitting and doing the Fido... I got a few messages done
this morning, and now maybe a couple more before I need to do
the bbs run.... Maybe tomorrow... I have, though, brought the
backlog up to only 4 or 5 days, by having had some good blocks
of time the last few days... :)

I usually curl up in my chair to do Fido--easy to get to other
areas of the house that need attention. I'm just steps away from
other rooms, kitchen being the closest. Until we moved to WF, I
did all of my computer work on a desk top set up. We didn't have
the room, either in the rental, or this house, for 2 desk top set
ups so I opted to go with the net book/lap top for most all of my
work. I've had to use the desk top set up from time to time but
prefer the portability of the way I use the set up now. It's also
easier to travel with. (G)

As with so much else, we all have our own ways of making things
work... :)

Yes, this makes it easier to jump up for things like switching laundry loads, giving the (whatever) on the stove a quick stir or other odd
jobs.

That sort of thing (the cooking, anyway) I'd be doing while doing the
bills and such at the kitchen table... :)

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

We're thinking of western NY again next year? As of now, later
summer/early fall would work best for us.

That's the tentative plan... hoping that the Fords would be able
to make it, and trying to facilitate that.... We'll be making

more NB>> definite plans as we get a lot nearer... ;)

As usual, and we will also. Trying to get various projects done around
the house the next few months, plus most likely, cataract surgery for
me.

At least the cataract surgery is rather minimal, and not extensive
therapy afterwards... :)

True, the hardest part will be the time between doing the first eye and
them settling down to get a new eye exam/glasses. The doctor wants to
wait a month between the 2 eyes so the first one heals up well so.....

All nice little extras.

Yup. :)

That's what makes each picnic unique--the new and different

tastes. Among other things... but that does play a large

part... RH>> Easier to do with a smaller group too.

True... :)

And you were able to take some samples home for Richard.

Yup... which he did appreciate... :)

Gotta get him to come to more of the "away" picnics. (G)

prefer the portability of the way I use the set up now. It's

also RH>> easier to travel with. (G)

As with so much else, we all have our own ways of making things
work... :)

Yes, this makes it easier to jump up for things like switching laundry loads, giving the (whatever) on the stove a quick stir or other odd
jobs.

That sort of thing (the cooking, anyway) I'd be doing while doing the bills and such at the kitchen table... :)

Steve takes care of our bills--most are on auto pay, the others are done
on the computer.

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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 11-13-19 17:12 <=-

We're thinking of western NY again next year? As of now, later
summer/early fall would work best for us.

That's the tentative plan... hoping that the Fords would be able
to make it, and trying to facilitate that.... We'll be making
more definite plans as we get a lot nearer... ;)

As usual, and we will also. Trying to get various projects done
around the house the next few months, plus most likely, cataract
surgery for me.

At least the cataract surgery is rather minimal, and not extensive
therapy afterwards... :)

True, the hardest part will be the time between doing the first eye
and them settling down to get a new eye exam/glasses. The doctor wants
to wait a month between the 2 eyes so the first one heals up well
so.....

Makes sense... It'll go by quickly enough... :)

All nice little extras.

Yup. :)

That's what makes each picnic unique--the new and different

tastes. Among other things... but that does play a large
part...

Easier to do with a smaller group too.

True... :)

And you were able to take some samples home for Richard.

Yup... which he did appreciate... :)

Gotta get him to come to more of the "away" picnics. (G)

Not likely to ever happen... he's not willing to be away for more than
an overnight at a time, and definitely not willing to be away on a
Sunday... But he will participate in a picnic closer to home, as you
know... ;)

prefer the portability of the way I use the set up now. It's
also easier to travel with. (G)

As with so much else, we all have our own ways of making things
work... :)

Yes, this makes it easier to jump up for things like switching
laundry loads, giving the (whatever) on the stove a quick stir
or other odd jobs.

That sort of thing (the cooking, anyway) I'd be doing while
doing the bills and such at the kitchen table... :)

Steve takes care of our bills--most are on auto pay, the others are
done on the computer.

I take care of my own bills, Richard the household types of bills...
most of mine, and all of the ones he handles, are done with paper
checks, although I do pay some of mine by phone...

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

As usual, and we will also. Trying to get various projects done
around the house the next few months, plus most likely, cataract
surgery for me.

At least the cataract surgery is rather minimal, and not

extensive NB>> therapy afterwards... :)

True, the hardest part will be the time between doing the first eye
and them settling down to get a new eye exam/glasses. The doctor wants
to wait a month between the 2 eyes so the first one heals up well
so.....

Makes sense... It'll go by quickly enough... :)

Hope so, I don't like sitting around not able to see to compute, sew,
read, etc, etc, etc

And you were able to take some samples home for Richard.

Yup... which he did appreciate... :)

Gotta get him to come to more of the "away" picnics. (G)

Not likely to ever happen... he's not willing to be away for more than
an overnight at a time, and definitely not willing to be away on a Sunday... But he will participate in a picnic closer to home, as you know... ;)

I know, and I appreciate that he does contribute to the group. Glad that
he hasn't restricted you from participating also.

prefer the portability of the way I use the set up now. It's
also easier to travel with. (G)

As with so much else, we all have our own ways of making things
work... :)

Yes, this makes it easier to jump up for things like switching
laundry loads, giving the (whatever) on the stove a quick stir
or other odd jobs.

That sort of thing (the cooking, anyway) I'd be doing while
doing the bills and such at the kitchen table... :)

Steve takes care of our bills--most are on auto pay, the others are
done on the computer.

I take care of my own bills, Richard the household types of bills...
most of mine, and all of the ones he handles, are done with paper
checks, although I do pay some of mine by phone...

With the travelling we're doing, it's easier to go with auto pay or thru
the computer. He also has a cook book for the "instant pot" (non name
brand version) on the tablet so we don't have to schlep the book with us
on trips.


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Ruth
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