Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 04-28-19 16:17 <=-
Slowly, but making progress. I did not stand for the Easter
choir today however. I'm trying to go up steps the normal way
but didn't lift the right knee quite high enough going to the
stage area and my toe hit the step above. It let me know that
the knee is still mending.
Progress is good. :) So they had a chair for you on stage...?
Actually, a stool that put me at a decent height.
I remember from when my ankle was healing that steps that I used
to be able to do no problem suddenly were MUCH higher than I
thought... With the ankle it was particularly going down, more
than up...
Agreed, going up is getting easy but down is still a challenge. I can
do it, but it takes a bit more time.
but if it wasn't all that great a recipe anyway, no reason to
keep playing with it... ;)
That's what we figured. Discussed possible options but it came
down to the fact that neither of us were that impressed with the
recipe so the card went into the recycle bag.
Might as well... ;)
Best place for it, not taking up room in the house and now gone.
We're sort of getting into pollen season here... we don't have
it as bad as you do, though... Thursday night's heavy rain did
knock a lot of pollen onto my windshield though, that I noticed
when I used the wipers Friday morning... ;)
I think the pine pollen is slowing down now, finally! We've had
some days when you could see clouds of it.
I'm glad ours isn't that bad ever.... ;)
I never thought it was that bad when we lived on the coast but the sea breezes took most of it away. Came back to the state, living further inland and not as many breezes to blow it away.
We always get some cave aged gruyere. Started as a sample, now
a favorite.
They hooked you on that sample... ;)
Very much so, not that I mind.
Some things just are worth it... (G)
That being one, a 5 year old Cheddar is another.
That, too.... :)
Burt hooked us on that when he brought some to Janis's picnic in 2008. Found that Cabot makes one (and a 3 year old) so we try to get some at their outlet in Waterbury, VT.
I like to rehome where appropriate, if possible. Last year I was
given some flannel--pink, with a princess/castle/etc print to it
so some of it went into a baby quilt this spring. Found out that
the lady due in fall is having a girl and another lady is due in
November. Fall baby may have some of that flannel in her quilt.
Useful piece of fabric... :)
That's what I figured. Very much a little girl fabric. The quilt I
made for the boy expected soon (I think in a couple of weeks now)
was solid blue flannel with alternating pieces of prints. The
prints were of sports balls, construction equipment and other
little boy oriented. Used up scraps from other projects on that one.
And that's the beauty of quilting... ;) Not much (if at all) of the
fabric goes to waste.... ;)
No, especially if you're making scrappy quilts. I've a box of "fancy" fabrics that one day may go into a Victorian style crazy quilt.
I'll be doing therapy on my own for a couple of weeks tho. I
couldn't book any while I was on hold so lost the chance to keep
going to the clinic. Can't do some of the resistance ones but
some work out beats none.
True.... That's a bit strange about the clinic's policy, though,
since it wasn't your fault that therapy had to be put on hold,
it was doctor's orders....
Therapy times get booked up fast as most people need multiple
sessions. With new patients wanting to get into the clinic as soon as
the doctor says it's ok, it's understandable that time slots fill up
fast. I'm on the call if a cancellation list--have gotten in a few
times with that but will resume scheduled times in early May.
Slowly, but making progress. I did not stand for the Easter
choir today however. I'm trying to go up steps the normal way
but didn't lift the right knee quite high enough going to the
stage area and my toe hit the step above. It let me know that
the knee is still mending.
Progress is good. :) So they had a chair for you on stage...?
Actually, a stool that put me at a decent height.
That works... :)
I remember from when my ankle was healing that steps that I used
to be able to do no problem suddenly were MUCH higher than I
thought... With the ankle it was particularly going down, more
than up...
Agreed, going up is getting easy but down is still a challenge. I can
do it, but it takes a bit more time.
And a lot more effort and need for support... ;)
down to the fact that neither of us were that impressed with the
recipe so the card went into the recycle bag.
Might as well... ;)
Best place for it, not taking up room in the house and now gone.
Yup... :)
I think the pine pollen is slowing down now, finally! We've had
some days when you could see clouds of it.
I'm glad ours isn't that bad ever.... ;)
I never thought it was that bad when we lived on the coast but the sea breezes took most of it away. Came back to the state, living further inland and not as many breezes to blow it away.
And possibly a greater concentration of pine trees, as well....
Some things just are worth it... (G)
That being one, a 5 year old Cheddar is another.
That, too.... :)
Burt hooked us on that when he brought some to Janis's picnic in 2008. Found that Cabot makes one (and a 3 year old) so we try to get some at their outlet in Waterbury, VT.
Just a bit less outlay... at least as long as you are there already
for the VBS trip... ;)
I RH>> made for the boy expected soon (I think in a couple of weeksThat's what I figured. Very much a little girl fabric. The quilt
now) RH>> was solid blue flannel with alternating pieces of prints.
The
one. NB>> And that's the beauty of quilting... ;) Not much (if atprints were of sports balls, construction equipment and other
little boy oriented. Used up scraps from other projects on that
all) of the NB>> fabric goes to waste.... ;)
No, especially if you're making scrappy quilts. I've a box of "fancy" fabrics that one day may go into a Victorian style crazy quilt.
Those are fun to make... :) When I was in Embroiderer's Guild years
ago, we did a group project making a Victorian style crazy quilt... we each did a (10"?) square, putting together scraps and then doing fancy embroidery stitches over the seams... :) I think it was either
donated or raffled off finally....
I'll be doing therapy on my own for a couple of weeks tho. I
couldn't book any while I was on hold so lost the chance to keep
going to the clinic. Can't do some of the resistance ones but
some work out beats none.
True.... That's a bit strange about the clinic's policy, though,
since it wasn't your fault that therapy had to be put on hold,
it was doctor's orders....
Therapy times get booked up fast as most people need multiple
sessions. With new patients wanting to get into the clinic as soon as
the doctor says it's ok, it's understandable that time slots fill up
fast. I'm on the call if a cancellation list--have gotten in a few
times with that but will resume scheduled times in early May.
Oh... that makes better sense... :) I'd gathered from what you said
that they wouldn't let you back at all, instead of that you'd have to schedule out a ways...
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 05-03-19 15:37 <=-
Slowly, but making progress. I did not stand for the Easter
choir today however. I'm trying to go up steps the normal way
but didn't lift the right knee quite high enough going to the
stage area and my toe hit the step above. It let me know that
the knee is still mending.
Progress is good. :) So they had a chair for you on stage...?
Actually, a stool that put me at a decent height.
That works... :)
I'd used one before, after breaking the left foot and having trouble
with it healing.
I remember from when my ankle was healing that steps that I used
to be able to do no problem suddenly were MUCH higher than I
thought... With the ankle it was particularly going down, more
than up...
Agreed, going up is getting easy but down is still a challenge.
I can do it, but it takes a bit more time.
And a lot more effort and need for support... ;)
Very much so! Part of the requirements for getting a VA loan for this house were that we have a rail on both sides of the steps to the front door. It had one rail; Steve put in another one. Helps to have
both--one for going up the steps; the other for (slowly) going down.
OTOH, this afternoon I made a hot milk cake (from More With Less); something I've done off and on for years. It'll be served with fresh crushed (slightly sweetened) strawberries and whipped cream for
dessert tonight (and probably tomorrow night).
I think the pine pollen is slowing down now, finally! We've had
some days when you could see clouds of it.
I'm glad ours isn't that bad ever.... ;)
I never thought it was that bad when we lived on the coast but
the sea breezes took most of it away. Came back to the state,
living further inland and not as many breezes to blow it away.
And possibly a greater concentration of pine trees, as well....
Possibly but they're saying that the grass pollens are the more
irritating ones than pine, in reality. The pine pollen just makes everything yellow-green.
Burt hooked us on that when he brought some to Janis's picnic
in 2008. Found that Cabot makes one (and a 3 year old) so we
try to get some at their outlet in Waterbury, VT.
Just a bit less outlay... at least as long as you are there
already for the VBS trip... ;)
Might have somebody pick some up for us this year. (G)
And that's the beauty of quilting... ;) Not much (if at
all) of the fabric goes to waste.... ;)
No, especially if you're making scrappy quilts. I've a box of
"fancy" fabrics that one day may go into a Victorian style
crazy quilt.
Those are fun to make... :) When I was in Embroiderer's Guild
years ago, we did a group project making a Victorian style crazy
quilt... we each did a (10"?) square, putting together scraps and
then doing fancy embroidery stitches over the seams... :) I
think it was either donated or raffled off finally....
Good rehoming in either case. I just finished the final odds and ends
of hand work on a quilt (teaching sampler) I'd started some years ago.
Got the main fabric from the stash our church in HI had, added 3 others and the backing from my stash. I machine quilted it on a regular sewing machine--not the fanciest but................
Therapy times get booked up fast as most people need multiple
sessions. With new patients wanting to get into the clinic as soon
as the doctor says it's ok, it's understandable that time slots
fill up fast. I'm on the call if a cancellation list--have gotten in
a few times with that but will resume scheduled times in early May.
Oh... that makes better sense... :) I'd gathered from what you said
that they wouldn't let you back at all, instead of that you'd have to
schedule out a ways...
Wasn't able to get in this week but next week I do have one
appointment scheduled. Hopefully there will be another cancellation as well. The week after that, I'll go back to regularly scheduled twice a week appointments.
stage area and my toe hit the step above. It let me know that
the knee is still mending.
Progress is good. :) So they had a chair for you on stage...?
Actually, a stool that put me at a decent height.
That works... :)
I'd used one before, after breaking the left foot and having trouble
with it healing.
Right... :)
Agreed, going up is getting easy but down is still a challenge.
I can do it, but it takes a bit more time.
And a lot more effort and need for support... ;)
Very much so! Part of the requirements for getting a VA loan for this house were that we have a rail on both sides of the steps to the front door. It had one rail; Steve put in another one. Helps to have
both--one for going up the steps; the other for (slowly) going down.
Or to hold onto both while going up or down... :)
OTOH, this afternoon I made a hot milk cake (from More With Less); something I've done off and on for years. It'll be served with fresh crushed (slightly sweetened) strawberries and whipped cream for
dessert tonight (and probably tomorrow night).
Sounds good... :)
some days when you could see clouds of it.
I'm glad ours isn't that bad ever.... ;)
I never thought it was that bad when we lived on the coast but
the sea breezes took most of it away. Came back to the state,
living further inland and not as many breezes to blow it away.
And possibly a greater concentration of pine trees, as well....
Possibly but they're saying that the grass pollens are the more
irritating ones than pine, in reality. The pine pollen just makes everything yellow-green.
Probably depends on which one is allergic to more...
Burt hooked us on that when he brought some to Janis's picnic
in 2008. Found that Cabot makes one (and a 3 year old) so we
try to get some at their outlet in Waterbury, VT.
Just a bit less outlay... at least as long as you are there
already for the VBS trip... ;)
Might have somebody pick some up for us this year. (G)
In return for your sending along the broccoli salad....? (G)
and NB>> then doing fancy embroidery stitches over the seams... :) INo, especially if you're making scrappy quilts. I've a box of
"fancy" fabrics that one day may go into a Victorian style
crazy quilt.
Those are fun to make... :) When I was in Embroiderer's Guild
years ago, we did a group project making a Victorian style crazy
quilt... we each did a (10"?) square, putting together scraps
think it was either donated or raffled off finally....
Good rehoming in either case. I just finished the final odds and ends
of hand work on a quilt (teaching sampler) I'd started some years ago.
Got the main fabric from the stash our church in HI had, added 3 others and the backing from my stash. I machine quilted it on a regular sewing machine--not the fanciest but................
That one has memories stitched into it, obviously....
gotten in RH>> a few times with that but will resume scheduled timesfill up fast. I'm on the call if a cancellation list--have
in early May. NB>> Oh... that makes better sense... :) I'd gathered from what you said NB>> that they wouldn't let you back at all,
instead of that you'd have to NB>> schedule out a ways...
Wasn't able to get in this week but next week I do have one
appointment scheduled. Hopefully there will be another cancellation as well. The week after that, I'll go back to regularly scheduled twice a week appointments.
Sounds good... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 05-09-19 13:59 <=-
Progress is good. :) So they had a chair for you on stage...?
Actually, a stool that put me at a decent height.
That works... :)
I'd used one before, after breaking the left foot and having
trouble with it healing.
Right... :)
Still using it when not at home but not relying on it. It's there for uneven or wet ground, just to make sure I stay a bit steadier.
Agreed, going up is getting easy but down is still a challenge.
I can do it, but it takes a bit more time.
And a lot more effort and need for support... ;)
Very much so! Part of the requirements for getting a VA loan for
this house were that we have a rail on both sides of the steps to
the front door. It had one rail; Steve put in another one. Helps
to have both--one for going up the steps; the other for (slowly)
going down.
Or to hold onto both while going up or down... :)
That also. Had to go out earlier today--was able to do the steps down better than even yesterday.
OTOH, this afternoon I made a hot milk cake (from More With
Less); something I've done off and on for years. It'll be served
with fresh crushed (slightly sweetened) strawberries and whipped
cream for dessert tonight (and probably tomorrow night).
Sounds good... :)
We used up the strawberries and whipped cream so Steve had some cake
with plain yogurt and mangos, then just mangos. I've served the cake
with yogurt (instead of whipped cream) and strawberries or peaches before--may do that at the picnic.
I never thought it was that bad when we lived on the coast but
the sea breezes took most of it away. Came back to the state,
living further inland and not as many breezes to blow it away.
And possibly a greater concentration of pine trees, as well....
Possibly but they're saying that the grass pollens are the more
irritating ones than pine, in reality. The pine pollen just makes
everything yellow-green.
Probably depends on which one is allergic to more...
Grasses are usually more of a problem but they aren't as visible as
the pine according to one of the local weather forecasters.
Burt hooked us on that when he brought some to Janis's picnic
in 2008. Found that Cabot makes one (and a 3 year old) so we
try to get some at their outlet in Waterbury, VT.
Just a bit less outlay... at least as long as you are there
already for the VBS trip... ;)
Might have somebody pick some up for us this year. (G)
In return for your sending along the broccoli salad....? (G)
Haven't really discussed that--may just send the recipe. Will have to
send the craft stuff and day to day plans--the person they had lined
up to do them had to back out of the trip (work). They have someone
else to do them but want to repeat what I'm doing for our VBS.
No, especially if you're making scrappy quilts. I've a box of
"fancy" fabrics that one day may go into a Victorian style
crazy quilt.
Those are fun to make... :) When I was in Embroiderer's Guild
years ago, we did a group project making a Victorian style crazy
quilt... we each did a (10"?) square, putting together scraps
and then doing fancy embroidery stitches over the seams... :) I
think it was either donated or raffled off finally....
Good rehoming in either case. I just finished the final odds and
ends of hand work on a quilt (teaching sampler) I'd started some
years ago. Got the main fabric from the stash our church in HI
had, added 3 others and the backing from my stash. I machine
quilted it on a regular sewing machine--not the fanciest but......
That one has memories stitched into it, obviously....
Quite--and you will get to see it (and others) in September.
Wasn't able to get in this week but next week I do have one
appointment scheduled. Hopefully there will be another
cancellation as well. The week after that, I'll go back to
regularly scheduled twice a week appointments.
Sounds good... :)
Just have to make sure meals planned for therapy days don't take a lot
of on my feet time to prep/cook. Last night Steve grilled burgers, had them on rolls with cole slaw I'd made on Tuesday. After church we got imitation maple creemees at a local custard stand.
stage...? RH>>> Actually, a stool that put me at a decent height.Progress is good. :) So they had a chair for you on
That works... :)
I'd used one before, after breaking the left foot and having
trouble with it healing.
Right... :)
Still using it when not at home but not relying on it. It's there for uneven or wet ground, just to make sure I stay a bit steadier.
Did you just change the subject there from "stool" to "cane"...? ;)
to RH>> the front door. It had one rail; Steve put in another one.Very much so! Part of the requirements for getting a VA loan for
this house were that we have a rail on both sides of the steps
Helps
to have both--one for going up the steps; the other for (slowly)
going down.
Or to hold onto both while going up or down... :)
That also. Had to go out earlier today--was able to do the steps down better than even yesterday.
Very good sign... :)
OTOH, this afternoon I made a hot milk cake (from More With
Less); something I've done off and on for years. It'll be served
with fresh crushed (slightly sweetened) strawberries and whipped
cream for dessert tonight (and probably tomorrow night).
Sounds good... :)
We used up the strawberries and whipped cream so Steve had some cake
with plain yogurt and mangos, then just mangos. I've served the cake
with yogurt (instead of whipped cream) and strawberries or peaches before--may do that at the picnic.
There's a nice thought... :) Sounds better to me than 'nanner
pudding... ;)
makes RH>> everything yellow-green.And possibly a greater concentration of pine trees, as well....
Possibly but they're saying that the grass pollens are the more
irritating ones than pine, in reality. The pine pollen just
Probably depends on which one is allergic to more...
Grasses are usually more of a problem but they aren't as visible as
the pine according to one of the local weather forecasters.
Could be... fortunately, I don't seem to be particularly sensitive to either....
Burt hooked us on that when he brought some to Janis's picnic
in 2008. Found that Cabot makes one (and a 3 year old) so we
try to get some at their outlet in Waterbury, VT.
Just a bit less outlay... at least as long as you are there
already for the VBS trip... ;)
Might have somebody pick some up for us this year. (G)
In return for your sending along the broccoli salad....? (G)
Haven't really discussed that--may just send the recipe. Will have to
send the craft stuff and day to day plans--the person they had lined
up to do them had to back out of the trip (work). They have someone
else to do them but want to repeat what I'm doing for our VBS.
At least the major work of planning the craft out will have been done already (and the bugs worked out) when you do it for your own VBS...
crazy NB>>> quilt... we each did a (10"?) square, putting togetherNo, especially if you're making scrappy quilts. I've a box of
"fancy" fabrics that one day may go into a Victorian style
crazy quilt.
Those are fun to make... :) When I was in Embroiderer's Guild
years ago, we did a group project making a Victorian style
scraps
I NB>>> think it was either donated or raffled off finally....and then doing fancy embroidery stitches over the seams... :)
but...... NB>> That one has memories stitched into it, obviously....Good rehoming in either case. I just finished the final odds and
ends of hand work on a quilt (teaching sampler) I'd started some
years ago. Got the main fabric from the stash our church in HI
had, added 3 others and the backing from my stash. I machine
quilted it on a regular sewing machine--not the fanciest
Quite--and you will get to see it (and others) in September.
Yup, in person, not just pictures on a phone... (G)
Wasn't able to get in this week but next week I do have one
appointment scheduled. Hopefully there will be another
cancellation as well. The week after that, I'll go back to
regularly scheduled twice a week appointments.
Sounds good... :)
Just have to make sure meals planned for therapy days don't take a lot
of on my feet time to prep/cook. Last night Steve grilled burgers, had them on rolls with cole slaw I'd made on Tuesday. After church we got imitation maple creemees at a local custard stand.
Not to be compared with the real thing.... but a reasonable substitute....? ;)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 05-15-19 22:08 <=-
Very much so! Part of the requirements for getting a VA loan
for this house were that we have a rail on both sides of the
steps to the front door. It had one rail; Steve put in another
one. Helps to have both--one for going up the steps; the other
for (slowly) going down.
Or to hold onto both while going up or down... :)
That also. Had to go out earlier today--was able to do the steps
down better than even yesterday.
Very good sign... :)
Any improvement is good. I am doing somewhat better going down, but
it's still slower and a bit awkward. No points for style.
OTOH, this afternoon I made a hot milk cake (from More With
Less); something I've done off and on for years. It'll be served
with fresh crushed (slightly sweetened) strawberries and whipped
cream for dessert tonight (and probably tomorrow night).
Sounds good... :)
We used up the strawberries and whipped cream so Steve had some
cake with plain yogurt and mangos, then just mangos. I've served
the cake with yogurt (instead of whipped cream) and strawberries
or peaches before--may do that at the picnic.
There's a nice thought... :) Sounds better to me than 'nanna
pudding... ;)
The cake is like a sponge cake, but somewhat denser. My mom made it
from time to time when I was growing up, but it was not one of her "regular" cakes. Just often enough that it was special, I guess.
And possibly a greater concentration of pine trees, as well....
Possibly but they're saying that the grass pollens are the more
irritating ones than pine, in reality. The pine pollen just
makes everything yellow-green.
Probably depends on which one is allergic to more...
Grasses are usually more of a problem but they aren't as visible
as the pine according to one of the local weather forecasters.
Could be... fortunately, I don't seem to be particularly
sensitive to either....
Be glad, NC is a bad state for pollen type allergies.
Burt hooked us on that when he brought some to Janis's picnic
in 2008. Found that Cabot makes one (and a 3 year old) so we
try to get some at their outlet in Waterbury, VT.
Just a bit less outlay... at least as long as you are there
already for the VBS trip... ;)
Might have somebody pick some up for us this year. (G)
In return for your sending along the broccoli salad....? (G)
Haven't really discussed that--may just send the recipe. Will
have to send the craft stuff and day to day plans--the person
they had lined up to do them had to back out of the trip (work).
They have someone else to do them but want to repeat what I'm
doing for our VBS.
At least the major work of planning the craft out will have
been done already (and the bugs worked out) when you do it for
your own VBS...
That's why we do it here first. (G)
I just finished the final odds and ends of hand work on a quilt
(teaching sampler) I'd started some years ago. Got the main
fabric from the stash our church in HI had, added 3 others and
the backing from my stash. I machine quilted it on a regular
sewing machine--not the fanciest but......
That one has memories stitched into it, obviously....
Quite--and you will get to see it (and others) in September.
Yup, in person, not just pictures on a phone... (G)
With swatches. Back when we first got back to the main land from HI, I bought a quilt kit at a fabric store. Today I started putting it together--will not make it as directed but it will still be a nice
looking one.
Wasn't able to get in this week but next week I do have one
appointment scheduled. Hopefully there will be another
cancellation as well. The week after that, I'll go back to
regularly scheduled twice a week appointments.
Sounds good... :)
Just have to make sure meals planned for therapy days don't take
a lot of on my feet time to prep/cook. Last night Steve grilled
burgers, had them on rolls with cole slaw I'd made on Tuesday. After
church we got imitation maple creemees at a local custard stand.
Not to be compared with the real thing.... but a reasonable
substitute....? ;)
A substitute, reasonable is debatable. (G)
Or to hold onto both while going up or down... :)
That also. Had to go out earlier today--was able to do the steps
down better than even yesterday.
Very good sign... :)
Any improvement is good. I am doing somewhat better going down, but
it's still slower and a bit awkward. No points for style.
Safe is more omportant than style... ;)
We used up the strawberries and whipped cream so Steve had some
cake with plain yogurt and mangos, then just mangos. I've served
the cake with yogurt (instead of whipped cream) and strawberries
or peaches before--may do that at the picnic.
There's a nice thought... :) Sounds better to me than 'nanna
pudding... ;)
The cake is like a sponge cake, but somewhat denser. My mom made it
from time to time when I was growing up, but it was not one of her "regular" cakes. Just often enough that it was special, I guess.
And apparently something that she could do fairly well... :)
well.... RH>>> Possibly but they're saying that the grass pollens areAnd possibly a greater concentration of pine trees, as
the more
irritating ones than pine, in reality. The pine pollen just
makes everything yellow-green.
Probably depends on which one is allergic to more...
Grasses are usually more of a problem but they aren't as visible
as the pine according to one of the local weather forecasters.
Could be... fortunately, I don't seem to be particularly
sensitive to either....
Be glad, NC is a bad state for pollen type allergies.
Oh, I am... :)
In return for your sending along the broccoli salad....? (G)
Haven't really discussed that--may just send the recipe. Will
have to send the craft stuff and day to day plans--the person
they had lined up to do them had to back out of the trip (work).
They have someone else to do them but want to repeat what I'm
doing for our VBS.
At least the major work of planning the craft out will have
been done already (and the bugs worked out) when you do it for
your own VBS...
That's why we do it here first. (G)
Exactly... :)
the backing from my stash. I machine quilted it on a regular
sewing machine--not the fanciest but......
That one has memories stitched into it, obviously....
Quite--and you will get to see it (and others) in September.
Yup, in person, not just pictures on a phone... (G)
With swatches. Back when we first got back to the main land from HI, I bought a quilt kit at a fabric store. Today I started putting it together--will not make it as directed but it will still be a nice
looking one.
Right. :) When you bought the kit, you'd not had the experience you
now have with quilt-making.... Not at all surprising that now you'd
have your own ideas of what to do with it... :)
After RH>> church we got imitation maple creemees at a local custard stand.a lot of on my feet time to prep/cook. Last night Steve grilled
burgers, had them on rolls with cole slaw I'd made on Tuesday.
Not to be compared with the real thing.... but a reasonable
substitute....? ;)
A substitute, reasonable is debatable. (G)
Guess you'll just have to wait for the real thing.... ;)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 05-21-19 13:51 <=-
The cake is like a sponge cake, but somewhat denser. My mom made
it from time to time when I was growing up, but it was not one of
her "regular" cakes. Just often enough that it was special, I guess.
And apparently something that she could do fairly well... :)
She usually put a boiled (7 Minute?) frosting on it; I can remember
one time she had to make the frosting base (it then got whipped with an electric mixer) several times before it came right. Guess she didn't
do it often enough to have the technique down well enough to get it
right the first time. I don't frost it but use it as a base for fruit
and yogurt desserts usually.
Could be... fortunately, I don't seem to be particularly
sensitive to either....
Be glad, NC is a bad state for pollen type allergies.
Oh, I am... :)
Somebody once told me that every month but January has something pollenating in the state. My sinuses can believe it.
In return for your sending along the broccoli salad....? (G)
Haven't really discussed that--may just send the recipe. Will
have to send the craft stuff and day to day plans--the person
they had lined up to do them had to back out of the trip (work).
They have someone else to do them but want to repeat what I'm
doing for our VBS.
At least the major work of planning the craft out will have
been done already (and the bugs worked out) when you do it for
your own VBS...
That's why we do it here first. (G)
Exactly... :)
Once I come up with the ideas. Still working on that.
the backing from my stash. I machine quilted it on a regular
sewing machine--not the fanciest but......
That one has memories stitched into it, obviously....
Quite--and you will get to see it (and others) in September.
Yup, in person, not just pictures on a phone... (G)
With swatches. Back when we first got back to the main land
from HI, I bought a quilt kit at a fabric store. Today I
started putting it together--will not make it as directed but
it will still be a nice looking one.
Right. :) When you bought the kit, you'd not had the experience
you now have with quilt-making.... Not at all surprising that
now you'd have your own ideas of what to do with it... :)
Besides the fact we don't need too many more bed quilts. (G)
a lot of on my feet time to prep/cook. Last night Steve grilled
burgers, had them on rolls with cole slaw I'd made on Tuesday.
After church we got imitation maple creemees at a local custard
stand.
Not to be compared with the real thing.... but a reasonable
substitute....? ;)
A substitute, reasonable is debatable. (G)
Guess you'll just have to wait for the real thing.... ;)
Eventually we'll get back up there for some. Maybe not as part of a mission team but we will get there.
She usually put a boiled (7 Minute?) frosting on it; I can remember
one time she had to make the frosting base (it then got whipped with an electric mixer) several times before it came right. Guess she didn't
do it often enough to have the technique down well enough to get it
right the first time. I don't frost it but use it as a base for fruit
and yogurt desserts usually.
I think I'd prefer the fruit and yogurt to the frosting, too... ;)
Could be... fortunately, I don't seem to be particularly
sensitive to either....
Be glad, NC is a bad state for pollen type allergies.
Oh, I am... :)
Somebody once told me that every month but January has something pollenating in the state. My sinuses can believe it.
Since NC doesn't get all that cold in the winter, I can believe it,
too... :)
(work). RH>>> They have someone else to do them but want to repeat
what I'm
doing for our VBS.
At least the major work of planning the craft out will have
been done already (and the bugs worked out) when you do it for
your own VBS...
That's why we do it here first. (G)
Exactly... :)
Once I come up with the ideas. Still working on that.
A little time still for doing that... ;)
experience NB>> you now have with quilt-making.... Not at allWith swatches. Back when we first got back to the main land
from HI, I bought a quilt kit at a fabric store. Today I
started putting it together--will not make it as directed but
it will still be a nice looking one.
Right. :) When you bought the kit, you'd not had the
surprising that
now you'd have your own ideas of what to do with it... :)
Besides the fact we don't need too many more bed quilts. (G)
You'd need more beds to display them.... ;)
a lot of on my feet time to prep/cook. Last night Steve grilled
burgers, had them on rolls with cole slaw I'd made on Tuesday.
After church we got imitation maple creemees at a local custard
stand.
Not to be compared with the real thing.... but a reasonable
substitute....? ;)
A substitute, reasonable is debatable. (G)
Guess you'll just have to wait for the real thing.... ;)
Eventually we'll get back up there for some. Maybe not as part of a mission team but we will get there.
D.V. and the crick don't rise.... ;)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 05-28-19 11:19 <=-
She usually put a boiled (7 Minute?) frosting on it; I can
remember one time she had to make the frosting base (it then got
whipped with an electric mixer) several times before it came
right. Guess she didn't do it often enough to have the technique
down well enough to get it right the first time. I don't frost
it but use it as a base for fruit and yogurt desserts usually.
I think I'd prefer the fruit and yogurt to the frosting, too... ;)
I might make one up for the picnic--it's easy enough to do and would
go well with the seasonal fruit.
Could be... fortunately, I don't seem to be particularly
sensitive to either....
Be glad, NC is a bad state for pollen type allergies.
Oh, I am... :)
Somebody once told me that every month but January has something
pollenating in the state. My sinuses can believe it.
Since NC doesn't get all that cold in the winter, I can believe
it, too... :)
The western part of the state is definatly more like your winters but
the central (Piedmont) and eastward are milder. We don't get the bug
kill off as often as you do.
They have someone else to do them but want to repeat what I'm
doing for our VBS.
At least the major work of planning the craft out will have
been done already (and the bugs worked out) when you do it for
your own VBS...
That's why we do it here first. (G)
Exactly... :)
Once I come up with the ideas. Still working on that.
A little time still for doing that... ;)
A couple of weeks, plus shopping and getting everything kitted up for
the GBC VBS. After that I'll get the things ready for VT--have about a week before they take off.
With swatches. Back when we first got back to the main land
from HI, I bought a quilt kit at a fabric store. Today I
started putting it together--will not make it as directed but
it will still be a nice looking one.
Right. :) When you bought the kit, you'd not had the
experience you now have with quilt-making.... Not at all
surprising that now you'd have your own ideas of what to do
with it... :)
Besides the fact we don't need too many more bed quilts. (G)
You'd need more beds to display them.... ;)
Walls work too. (G)
a lot of on my feet time to prep/cook. Last night Steve grilled
burgers, had them on rolls with cole slaw I'd made on Tuesday.
After church we got imitation maple creemees at a local custard
stand.
Not to be compared with the real thing.... but a reasonable
substitute....? ;)
A substitute, reasonable is debatable. (G)
Guess you'll just have to wait for the real thing.... ;)
Eventually we'll get back up there for some. Maybe not as part
of a mission team but we will get there.
D.V. and the crick don't rise.... ;)
Got it! Don't know if we'll have any more imitation creemees this
summer tho.
;)She usually put a boiled (7 Minute?) frosting on it; I can
remember one time she had to make the frosting base (it then got
whipped with an electric mixer) several times before it came
right. Guess she didn't do it often enough to have the technique
down well enough to get it right the first time. I don't frost
it but use it as a base for fruit and yogurt desserts usually.
I think I'd prefer the fruit and yogurt to the frosting, too...
I might make one up for the picnic--it's easy enough to do and would
go well with the seasonal fruit.
That could be nice... :)
Could be... fortunately, I don't seem to be particularly
sensitive to either....
Be glad, NC is a bad state for pollen type allergies.
Oh, I am... :)
Somebody once told me that every month but January has something
pollenating in the state. My sinuses can believe it.
Since NC doesn't get all that cold in the winter, I can believe
it, too... :)
The western part of the state is definatly more like your winters but
the central (Piedmont) and eastward are milder. We don't get the bug
kill off as often as you do.
Another telling factor...
They have someone else to do them but want to repeat what I'm
doing for our VBS.
At least the major work of planning the craft out will have
been done already (and the bugs worked out) when you do it for
your own VBS...
That's why we do it here first. (G)
Exactly... :)
Once I come up with the ideas. Still working on that.
A little time still for doing that... ;)
A couple of weeks, plus shopping and getting everything kitted up for
the GBC VBS. After that I'll get the things ready for VT--have about a week before they take off.
When is your local one...? (I know, we're almost in June now!)
Right. :) When you bought the kit, you'd not had the
experience you now have with quilt-making.... Not at all
surprising that now you'd have your own ideas of what to do
with it... :)
Besides the fact we don't need too many more bed quilts. (G)
You'd need more beds to display them.... ;)
Walls work too. (G)
True... :)
grilled RH>>>> burgers, had them on rolls with cole slaw I'd made on Tuesday.a lot of on my feet time to prep/cook. Last night Steve
custard RH>>>> stand.After church we got imitation maple creemees at a local
Not to be compared with the real thing.... but a reasonable
substitute....? ;)
A substitute, reasonable is debatable. (G)
Guess you'll just have to wait for the real thing.... ;)
Eventually we'll get back up there for some. Maybe not as part
of a mission team but we will get there.
D.V. and the crick don't rise.... ;)
Got it! Don't know if we'll have any more imitation creemees this
summer tho.
Had your fill of imitation creemees, eh... ;)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 05-31-19 19:36 <=-
She usually put a boiled (7 Minute?) frosting on it; I can
remember one time she had to make the frosting base (it then got
whipped with an electric mixer) several times before it came
right. Guess she didn't do it often enough to have the technique
down well enough to get it right the first time. I don't frost
it but use it as a base for fruit and yogurt desserts usually.
I think I'd prefer the fruit and yogurt to the frosting, too...
I might make one up for the picnic--it's easy enough to do and would
go well with the seasonal fruit.
That could be nice... :)
OK, I'll probably do one then. BTW, the raspberry Coke I get from the Freestyle machine is diet Coke, not the "regular' so I don't get the
HFCS.
Somebody once told me that every month but January has something
pollenating in the state. My sinuses can believe it.
Since NC doesn't get all that cold in the winter, I can believe
it, too... :)
The western part of the state is definatly more like your winters
but the central (Piedmont) and eastward are milder. We don't get
the bug kill off as often as you do.
Another telling factor...
Quite so. Right now we're under a severe thunderstorm watch, first significant rain we've had in over a week. It'll all blow over before bedtime tho.
They have someone else to do them but want to repeat what I'm
doing for our VBS.
At least the major work of planning the craft out will have
been done already (and the bugs worked out) when you do it for
your own VBS...
That's why we do it here first. (G)
Exactly... :)
Once I come up with the ideas. Still working on that.
A little time still for doing that... ;)
A couple of weeks, plus shopping and getting everything kitted
up for the GBC VBS. After that I'll get the things ready for VT
--have about a week before they take off.
When is your local one...? (I know, we're almost in June now!)
The last full week of June, in the evening.
Right. :) When you bought the kit, you'd not had the
experience you now have with quilt-making.... Not at all
surprising that now you'd have your own ideas of what to do
with it... :)
Besides the fact we don't need too many more bed quilts. (G)
You'd need more beds to display them.... ;)
Walls work too. (G)
True... :)
But that space is limited as I don't want any hung in the kitchen.
The other day a friend and I got 2 more blocks done--I sewed, she
pressed.
a lot of on my feet time to prep/cook. Last night Steve
grilled burgers, had them on rolls with cole slaw I'd made on
Tuesday. After church we got imitation maple creemees at a
local custard stand.
Not to be compared with the real thing.... but a reasonable
substitute....? ;)
A substitute, reasonable is debatable. (G)
Guess you'll just have to wait for the real thing.... ;)
Eventually we'll get back up there for some. Maybe not as part
of a mission team but we will get there.
D.V. and the crick don't rise.... ;)
Got it! Don't know if we'll have any more imitation creemees this
summer tho.
Had your fill of imitation creemees, eh... ;)
They're nothing like the real thing.
would RH>> go well with the seasonal fruit.it but use it as a base for fruit and yogurt desserts usually.
I think I'd prefer the fruit and yogurt to the frosting, too...
I might make one up for the picnic--it's easy enough to do and
That could be nice... :)
OK, I'll probably do one then. BTW, the raspberry Coke I get from the Freestyle machine is diet Coke, not the "regular' so I don't get the
HFCS.
Right... I knew that... and clarified later...
something RH>>> pollenating in the state. My sinuses can believe it.Somebody once told me that every month but January has
winters RH>> but the central (Piedmont) and eastward are milder. WeSince NC doesn't get all that cold in the winter, I can believe
it, too... :)
The western part of the state is definatly more like your
don't get
the bug kill off as often as you do.
Another telling factor...
Quite so. Right now we're under a severe thunderstorm watch, first significant rain we've had in over a week. It'll all blow over before bedtime tho.
Not too bad then... ;) As long as you all aren't heading into
drought... ;)
for NB>>>>> your own VBS...At least the major work of planning the craft out will have
been done already (and the bugs worked out) when you do it
That's why we do it here first. (G)
Exactly... :)
Once I come up with the ideas. Still working on that.
A little time still for doing that... ;)
A couple of weeks, plus shopping and getting everything kitted
up for the GBC VBS. After that I'll get the things ready for VT
--have about a week before they take off.
When is your local one...? (I know, we're almost in June now!)
The last full week of June, in the evening.
Ah... ok... :)
Besides the fact we don't need too many more bed quilts. (G)
You'd need more beds to display them.... ;)
Walls work too. (G)
True... :)
But that space is limited as I don't want any hung in the kitchen.
You'd need some way to protect the quilt from cooking greases in the air... and besides there's probably not much wall space anyway... :)
The other day a friend and I got 2 more blocks done--I sewed, she
pressed.
That was helpful... less strain on your knee that way, I'd guess... :)
this RH>> summer tho.Guess you'll just have to wait for the real thing.... ;)
Eventually we'll get back up there for some. Maybe not as part
of a mission team but we will get there.
D.V. and the crick don't rise.... ;)
Got it! Don't know if we'll have any more imitation creemees
Had your fill of imitation creemees, eh... ;)
They're nothing like the real thing.
And one taste per year confirms it... ;)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 06-05-19 16:47 <=-
The western part of the state is definatly more like your
winters but the central (Piedmont) and eastward are milder. We
don't get the bug kill off as often as you do.
Another telling factor...
Quite so. Right now we're under a severe thunderstorm watch,
first significant rain we've had in over a week. It'll all blow
over before bedtime tho.
Not too bad then... ;) As long as you all aren't heading into
drought... ;)
A bit of one, but not too bad. Didn't have any rain for about 10 days
but getting enough now that the drought warning will probably be
lifted.
Once I come up with the ideas. Still working on that.
A little time still for doing that... ;)
A couple of weeks, plus shopping and getting everything kitted
up for the GBC VBS. After that I'll get the things ready for VT
--have about a week before they take off.
When is your local one...? (I know, we're almost in June now!)
The last full week of June, in the evening.
Ah... ok... :)
We do a cook out instead of crafts/missions/recreation/snacks the last night, inviting parents also, so I only have to do 4 days of crafts locally. Instead of the crafts, I work on the food prep/set up.
Besides the fact we don't need too many more bed quilts. (G)
You'd need more beds to display them.... ;)
Walls work too. (G)
True... :)
But that space is limited as I don't want any hung in the
kitchen.
You'd need some way to protect the quilt from cooking greases
in the air... and besides there's probably not much wall space
anyway... :)
Some, but as you'll see, the rest of the house has limited wall space also. Will probably rotate what ones are out.
The other day a friend and I got 2 more blocks done--I sewed,
she pressed.
That was helpful... less strain on your knee that way, I'd
guess... :)
Actually, not as good as if I'd been doing both. My knee stiffened up
from an hour or so of just sitting, driving the sewing machine. I had
to get up and work out the stiffness.
On a related note, the doctor was
pleased with the progress today, said to come back in 4 months.
Guess you'll just have to wait for the real thing.... ;)
Eventually we'll get back up there for some. Maybe not as part
of a mission team but we will get there.
D.V. and the crick don't rise.... ;)
Got it! Don't know if we'll have any more imitation creemees
this summer tho.
Had your fill of imitation creemees, eh... ;)
They're nothing like the real thing.
And one taste per year confirms it... ;)
May not even do the one taste next year. (G)
Quite so. Right now we're under a severe thunderstorm watch,
first significant rain we've had in over a week. It'll all blow
over before bedtime tho.
Not too bad then... ;) As long as you all aren't heading into
drought... ;)
A bit of one, but not too bad. Didn't have any rain for about 10 days
but getting enough now that the drought warning will probably be
lifted.
Ah... you were closer than I thought you'd be, then...
Once I come up with the ideas. Still working on that.
A little time still for doing that... ;)
A couple of weeks, plus shopping and getting everything kitted
up for the GBC VBS. After that I'll get the things ready for VT
--have about a week before they take off.
When is your local one...? (I know, we're almost in June now!)
The last full week of June, in the evening.
Ah... ok... :)
We do a cook out instead of crafts/missions/recreation/snacks the last night, inviting parents also, so I only have to do 4 days of crafts locally. Instead of the crafts, I work on the food prep/set up.
Do the kids do a little program for their parents to wrap things
up...? I know the VT one has a different sort of schedule, too...
Besides the fact we don't need too many more bed quilts. (G)
You'd need more beds to display them.... ;)
Walls work too. (G)
True... :)
But that space is limited as I don't want any hung in the
kitchen.
You'd need some way to protect the quilt from cooking greases
in the air... and besides there's probably not much wall space
anyway... :)
Some, but as you'll see, the rest of the house has limited wall space also. Will probably rotate what ones are out.
That would make sense.... :)
The other day a friend and I got 2 more blocks done--I sewed,
she pressed.
That was helpful... less strain on your knee that way, I'd
guess... :)
Actually, not as good as if I'd been doing both. My knee stiffened up
from an hour or so of just sitting, driving the sewing machine. I had
to get up and work out the stiffness.
Oh, well.... now you know.... I'm sure you enjoyed the company, though.... ;)
On a related note, the doctor was
pleased with the progress today, said to come back in 4 months.
Very Good... :)
Guess you'll just have to wait for the real thing.... ;)
Eventually we'll get back up there for some. Maybe not as part
of a mission team but we will get there.
D.V. and the crick don't rise.... ;)
Got it! Don't know if we'll have any more imitation creemees
this summer tho.
Had your fill of imitation creemees, eh... ;)
They're nothing like the real thing.
And one taste per year confirms it... ;)
May not even do the one taste next year. (G)
You might remember how lacking it was before tasting, eh.... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 06-11-19 19:56 <=-
Quite so. Right now we're under a severe thunderstorm watch,
first significant rain we've had in over a week. It'll all blow
over before bedtime tho.
Not too bad then... ;) As long as you all aren't heading into
drought... ;)
A bit of one, but not too bad. Didn't have any rain for about 10
days but getting enough now that the drought warning will
probably be lifted.
Ah... you were closer than I thought you'd be, then...
We're a bit further south at the moment--have had rain every day (including a storm as I type). Glad we have the camper, not tents.
A couple of weeks, plus shopping and getting everything kitted
up for the GBC VBS. After that I'll get the things ready for VT
--have about a week before they take off.
When is your local one...? (I know, we're almost in June now!)
The last full week of June, in the evening.
Ah... ok... :)
We do a cook out instead of crafts/missions/recreation/snacks the
last night, inviting parents also, so I only have to do 4 days of
crafts locally. Instead of the crafts, I work on the food
prep/set up.
Do the kids do a little program for their parents to wrap things
up...? I know the VT one has a different sort of schedule, too...
They basically do the songs they sang in the worship time. I think
there may be a presentation by the pastor also (don't know for sure because I'm working downstairs then).
Had some brainstorms a few nights ago and came up with all of the
craft ideas for this year. Shouldn't take too much time to pull things together next week.
The other day a friend and I got 2 more blocks done--I sewed,
she pressed.
That was helpful... less strain on your knee that way, I'd
guess... :)
Actually, not as good as if I'd been doing both. My knee
stiffened up from an hour or so of just sitting, driving the
sewing machine. I had to get up and work out the stiffness.
Oh, well.... now you know.... I'm sure you enjoyed the
company, though.... ;)
Yes, it was a good time. She said that she and her daughter work that
way also.
On a related note, the doctor was pleased
with the progress today, said to come back in 4 months.
Very Good... :)
Agreed, just have to work on the flex for more RoM.
Guess you'll just have to wait for the real thing.... ;)
Eventually we'll get back up there for some. Maybe not as part
of a mission team but we will get there.
D.V. and the crick don't rise.... ;)
Got it! Don't know if we'll have any more imitation creemees
this summer tho.
Had your fill of imitation creemees, eh... ;)
They're nothing like the real thing.
And one taste per year confirms it... ;)
May not even do the one taste next year. (G)
You might remember how lacking it was before tasting, eh.... :)
Probably so. Would be nice if we could figure out how to make them. Problem is, our figures would suffer in the experimentation phase. (G)
Not too bad then... ;) As long as you all aren't heading into
drought... ;)
A bit of one, but not too bad. Didn't have any rain for about 10
days but getting enough now that the drought warning will
probably be lifted.
Ah... you were closer than I thought you'd be, then...
We're a bit further south at the moment--have had rain every day (including a storm as I type). Glad we have the camper, not tents.
For sure...! I'm currently at the Pond... having picked up RJ at the Montreal Airport Friday evening, and thence to the Pond... we had rain
the last two days, but today (Sunday) was finally sunny and warmer...
:)
(And with no internet access, these will not be uploaded until I get
home finally... first priority is getting his Jeep up and running...)
now!) RH>>> The last full week of June, in the evening.
the RH>> last night, inviting parents also, so I only have to do 4Ah... ok... :)
We do a cook out instead of crafts/missions/recreation/snacks
days of RH>> crafts locally. Instead of the crafts, I work on the
food
too...prep/set up.
Do the kids do a little program for their parents to wrap things
up...? I know the VT one has a different sort of schedule,
They basically do the songs they sang in the worship time. I think
there may be a presentation by the pastor also (don't know for sure because I'm working downstairs then).
So, the evening starts with the program and then procedes to the cookout...?
Had some brainstorms a few nights ago and came up with all of the
craft ideas for this year. Shouldn't take too much time to pull things together next week.
Very good... :)
The other day a friend and I got 2 more blocks done--I sewed,
she pressed.
That was helpful... less strain on your knee that way, I'd
guess... :)
Actually, not as good as if I'd been doing both. My knee
stiffened up from an hour or so of just sitting, driving the
sewing machine. I had to get up and work out the stiffness.
Oh, well.... now you know.... I'm sure you enjoyed the
company, though.... ;)
Yes, it was a good time. She said that she and her daughter work that
way also.
I'm sure it would make the time go quickly... maybe another time, you could change off periodically... or take breaks for you to get up from
the machine so you don't stiffen up...
On a related note, the doctor was pleased
with the progress today, said to come back in 4 months.
Very Good... :)
Agreed, just have to work on the flex for more RoM.
And hopefully that will work out soon... :)
Had your fill of imitation creemees, eh... ;)
They're nothing like the real thing.
And one taste per year confirms it... ;)
May not even do the one taste next year. (G)
You might remember how lacking it was before tasting, eh.... :)
Probably so. Would be nice if we could figure out how to make them. Problem is, our figures would suffer in the experimentation phase. (G)
Quite likely, unless you hit on it in the first or second try... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 06-22-19 22:28 <=-
Not too bad then... ;) As long as you all aren't heading into
drought... ;)
A bit of one, but not too bad. Didn't have any rain for about 10
days but getting enough now that the drought warning will
probably be lifted.
Ah... you were closer than I thought you'd be, then...
We're a bit further south at the moment--have had rain every day
(including a storm as I type). Glad we have the camper, not tents.
For sure...! I'm currently at the Pond... having picked up RJ at
the Montreal Airport Friday evening, and thence to the Pond... we
had rain the last two days, but today (Sunday) was finally sunny
and warmer... :)
We finally broke into the sun north of Ocala on Friday. Had some
storms here, since getting home, but overall not bad ones except for Thursday night. That one did some straight line wind damage north and
west of us.
(And with no internet access, these will not be uploaded until I get
home finally... first priority is getting his Jeep up and running...)
Looks like you made it home. (G)
Do the kids do a little program for their parents to wrap
things up...? I know the VT one has a different sort of
schedule, too...
They basically do the songs they sang in the worship time. I
think there may be a presentation by the pastor also (don't know
for sure because I'm working downstairs then).
So, the evening starts with the program and then procedes to the
cookout...?
They have the opening worship time, teaching time and then go into the program. The first 4 days end (for students) at 8; the last night goes
a bit longer as families like to linger and visit over the hot dogs and chips.
Had some brainstorms a few nights ago and came up with all of
the craft ideas for this year. Shouldn't take too much time to
pull things together next week.
Very good... :)
Had a good 3 hour work session with my assistant this afternoon. Got things so that we can finish pulling projects together during the
week. The week after VBS we'll do a reset, getting things pulled
together for VT.
The other day a friend and I got 2 more blocks done--I sewed,
she pressed.
That was helpful... less strain on your knee that way, I'd
guess... :)
Actually, not as good as if I'd been doing both. My knee
stiffened up from an hour or so of just sitting, driving the
sewing machine. I had to get up and work out the stiffness.
Oh, well.... now you know.... I'm sure you enjoyed the
company, though.... ;)
Yes, it was a good time. She said that she and her daughter
work that way also.
I'm sure it would make the time go quickly... maybe another
time, you could change off periodically... or take breaks for
you to get up from the machine so you don't stiffen up...
I made sure I worked out the knee more often. This week we didn't get
as much done as we did other things (watched a video, started cleaning
out a cabinet, etc) instead. Got one full and part of a second block
done.
On a related note, the doctor was pleased
with the progress today, said to come back in 4 months.
Very Good... :)
Agreed, just have to work on the flex for more RoM.
And hopefully that will work out soon... :)
It's coming, bit by bit. Got an exercise to help my back (and
indirectly the knee) on Friday.
May not even do the one taste next year. (G)
You might remember how lacking it was before tasting, eh.... :)
Probably so. Would be nice if we could figure out how to make
them. Problem is, our figures would suffer in the experimentation
phase. (G)
Quite likely, unless you hit on it in the first or second try... :)
Not likely this summer tho. Did get a batch of cherry preserves made yesterday, instead. (G)
We finally broke into the sun north of Ocala on Friday. Had some
storms here, since getting home, but overall not bad ones except for Thursday night. That one did some straight line wind damage north and
west of us.
We only had one really strong storm... and that one was mostly heavy
rains with some somewhat strong winds, but nothing really bad, and not
a thunderstorm... :) It did, though, keep me at the Pond for an extra
day at the end of the week...
get NB>> home finally... first priority is getting his Jeep up and running...)(And with no internet access, these will not be uploaded until I
Looks like you made it home. (G)
Yup... for the moment.... (G)
think there may be a presentation by the pastor also (don't know
for sure because I'm working downstairs then).
So, the evening starts with the program and then procedes to the
cookout...?
They have the opening worship time, teaching time and then go into the program. The first 4 days end (for students) at 8; the last night goes
a bit longer as families like to linger and visit over the hot dogs and chips.
Ah... Sounds nice....
Had some brainstorms a few nights ago and came up with all of
the craft ideas for this year. Shouldn't take too much time to
pull things together next week.
Very good... :)
Had a good 3 hour work session with my assistant this afternoon. Got things so that we can finish pulling projects together during the
week. The week after VBS we'll do a reset, getting things pulled
together for VT.
Good.... :) It's all falling into place now.... :)
company, though.... ;)
Yes, it was a good time. She said that she and her daughter
work that way also.
I'm sure it would make the time go quickly... maybe another
time, you could change off periodically... or take breaks for
you to get up from the machine so you don't stiffen up...
I made sure I worked out the knee more often. This week we didn't get
as much done as we did other things (watched a video, started cleaning
out a cabinet, etc) instead. Got one full and part of a second block
done.
Sounds like a lot was accomplished over all, though... :)
Agreed, just have to work on the flex for more RoM.
And hopefully that will work out soon... :)
It's coming, bit by bit. Got an exercise to help my back (and
indirectly the knee) on Friday.
That sounds good... :)
experimentation RH>> phase. (G)them. Problem is, our figures would suffer in the
:)Quite likely, unless you hit on it in the first or second try...
Not likely this summer tho. Did get a batch of cherry preserves made yesterday, instead. (G)
Probably a better use of the time... (G)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 06-28-19 14:10 <=-
Had some storms here, since getting home, but overall not bad
ones except for Thursday night. That one did some straight
line wind damage north and west of us.
We only had one really strong storm... and that one was mostly
heavy rains with some somewhat strong winds, but nothing
really bad, and not a thunderstorm... :) It did, though, keep
me at the Pond for an extra day at the end of the week...
We're dry again here but in the low 90s. No major chances of rain
until next week. Steve will be hot, but dry while grilling hot dogs tonight for VBS.
(And with no internet access, these will not be uploaded until I
get home finally... first priority is getting his Jeep up and
running...)
Looks like you made it home. (G)
Yup... for the moment.... (G)
Busy summer of travel?
So, the evening starts with the program and then procedes to the
cookout...?
They have the opening worship time, teaching time and then go
into the program. The first 4 days end (for students) at 8; the
last night goes a bit longer as families like to linger and visit
over the hot dogs and chips.
Ah... Sounds nice....
Usually so. Having the new faucet will help clean up go easier this
year.
Had some brainstorms a few nights ago and came up with all of
the craft ideas for this year. Shouldn't take too much time to
pull things together next week.
Very good... :)
Had a good 3 hour work session with my assistant this afternoon.
Got things so that we can finish pulling projects together
during the week. The week after VBS we'll do a reset, getting
things pulled together for VT.
Good.... :) It's all falling into place now.... :)
Yes, now it's all done but for the VT reset. Kids really enjoyed the crafts again this year.
Yes, it was a good time. She said that she and her daughter
work that way also.
I'm sure it would make the time go quickly... maybe another
time, you could change off periodically... or take breaks for
you to get up from the machine so you don't stiffen up...
I made sure I worked out the knee more often. This week we
didn't get as much done as we did other things (watched a video,
started cleaning out a cabinet, etc) instead. Got one full and
part of a second block done.
Sounds like a lot was accomplished over all, though... :)
Quite so; we finished the one block and got another done this week so we're half done with them. Also got the majority of the cabinet
cleaning done so next week we'll have very little to do on that to
finish. Might get two blocks made also as the next ones look quite easy
to assemble.
Agreed, just have to work on the flex for more RoM.
And hopefully that will work out soon... :)
It's coming, bit by bit. Got an exercise to help my back (and
indirectly the knee) on Friday.
That sounds good... :)
A definate help!
them. Problem is, our figures would suffer in the
experimentation phase. (G)
Quite likely, unless you hit on it in the first or second
try... :)
Not likely this summer tho. Did get a batch of cherry preserves
made yesterday, instead. (G)
Probably a better use of the time... (G)
Much more so! Steve and I worked together yesterday to make a cherry
pie that turned out absolutly yummy. Peaches are in season, all over
the place, so may do a peach pie next week.
We're dry again here but in the low 90s. No major chances of rain
until next week. Steve will be hot, but dry while grilling hot dogs tonight for VBS.
Dry is always nice when grilling.... :)
I NB>>> get home finally... first priority is getting his Jeep up and(And with no internet access, these will not be uploaded until
running...)
Looks like you made it home. (G)
Yup... for the moment.... (G)
Busy summer of travel?
Pretty much.... Made more so with the kid being finally home for a few months.... :) June 14-21 for that first trip to get him, July
3-8(or9) for my Annual Meeting at the Pond plus 4th of July fireworks
and more
running around for the kid, July 13-20 for my family's camping week at Selkirk Shores SP.... then a break from travel (probably) until the
Picnic at the end of September.... and then the Fall Meeting over
Columbus Day weekend... Possibly other trips to the Pond since the kid
is there....
the NB>>> cookout...?So, the evening starts with the program and then procedes to
visit RH>> over the hot dogs and chips.They have the opening worship time, teaching time and then go
into the program. The first 4 days end (for students) at 8; the
last night goes a bit longer as families like to linger and
Ah... Sounds nice....
Usually so. Having the new faucet will help clean up go easier this
year.
I'm sure it will... :)
Got things so that we can finish pulling projects together
during the week. The week after VBS we'll do a reset, getting
things pulled together for VT.
Good.... :) It's all falling into place now.... :)
Yes, now it's all done but for the VT reset. Kids really enjoyed the crafts again this year.
That's good.... You do have a good knack for them... :) Did you find
any that needed tweaking for VT, once you actually did them with the kids....?
started cleaning out a cabinet, etc) instead. Got one full and
part of a second block done.
Sounds like a lot was accomplished over all, though... :)
Quite so; we finished the one block and got another done this week so we're half done with them. Also got the majority of the cabinet
cleaning done so next week we'll have very little to do on that to
finish. Might get two blocks made also as the next ones look quite easy
to assemble.
Making good progress on those projects, I see... :)
Agreed, just have to work on the flex for more RoM.
And hopefully that will work out soon... :)
It's coming, bit by bit. Got an exercise to help my back (and
indirectly the knee) on Friday.
That sounds good... :)
A definate help!
You've got a good therapist there.... :)
them. Problem is, our figures would suffer in the
experimentation phase. (G)
Quite likely, unless you hit on it in the first or second
try... :)
Not likely this summer tho. Did get a batch of cherry preserves
made yesterday, instead. (G)
Probably a better use of the time... (G)
Much more so! Steve and I worked together yesterday to make a cherry
pie that turned out absolutly yummy. Peaches are in season, all over
the place, so may do a peach pie next week.
Both sound very yummy... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 07-03-19 17:01 <=-
We're dry again here but in the low 90s. No major chances of
rain until next week. Steve will be hot, but dry while
grilling hot dogs tonight for VBS.
Dry is always nice when grilling.... :)
He'll be out with the VFW Chuck Wagon tomorrow and grilling for the
church again on Sunday. Hopefully by then we'll be down into the low
90s and heat index backed off a bit.
Busy summer of travel?
Pretty much.... Made more so with the kid being finally home for
a few months.... :) June 14-21 for that first trip to get him,
July 3-8(or9) for my Annual Meeting at the Pond plus 4th of July
fireworks and more running around for the kid,
Sounds like fun. Other than the above mentioned for Steve, I think
we'll make it a quiet 4th. Try out the new grill with some burgers probably.
July 13-20 for my family's camping week at Selkirk Shores SP....
then a break from travel (probably) until the Picnic at the end
of September.... and then the Fall Meeting over Columbus Day
weekend... Possibly other trips to the Pond since the kid is
there....
Sounds busier than we were last year. (G)
They have the opening worship time, teaching time and then go
into the program. The first 4 days end (for students) at 8; the
last night goes a bit longer as families like to linger and
visit over the hot dogs and chips.
Ah... Sounds nice....
Usually so. Having the new faucet will help clean up go easier
this year.
I'm sure it will... :)
It did; I was washing dishes while someone else dried. New faucet was
very much a help.
Good.... :) It's all falling into place now.... :)
Yes, now it's all done but for the VT reset. Kids really
enjoyed the crafts again this year.
That's good.... You do have a good knack for them... :) Did
you find any that needed tweaking for VT, once you actually did
them with the kids....?
They seemed to go quite well this year. No major tweaks needed. We're completly reset for 3 days in VT, partially for the other 2. I've
still got to write up the instructions tho, good job for tomorrow.
Quite so; we finished the one block and got another done this
week so we're half done with them. Also got the majority of the
cabinet cleaning done so next week we'll have very little to do
on that to finish. Might get two blocks made also as the next
ones look quite easy to assemble.
Making good progress on those projects, I see... :)
Getting there, got 2 more blocks made today. Four more to go but
before we begin the assembly of the top, I'm going to get a baby quilt made. Taking time now, before working on supper, to chill a bit.
Agreed, just have to work on the flex for more RoM.
And hopefully that will work out soon... :)
It's coming, bit by bit. Got an exercise to help my back (and
indirectly the knee) on Friday.
That sounds good... :)
A definate help!
You've got a good therapist there.... :)
A couple of good ones, actually.
Not likely this summer tho. Did get a batch of cherry preserves
made yesterday, instead. (G)
Probably a better use of the time... (G)
Much more so! Steve and I worked together yesterday to make a
cherry pie that turned out absolutly yummy. Peaches are in
season, all over the place, so may do a peach pie next week.
Both sound very yummy... :)
The cherry pie was good; blueberry will be subbed for peach. I'll do
that tomorrow as the schedule is less busy than today's was.
We're dry again here but in the low 90s. No major chances of
rain until next week. Steve will be hot, but dry while
grilling hot dogs tonight for VBS.
Dry is always nice when grilling.... :)
He'll be out with the VFW Chuck Wagon tomorrow and grilling for the
church again on Sunday. Hopefully by then we'll be down into the low
90s and heat index backed off a bit.
Hopefully it was a bit nicer by then... :)
Busy summer of travel?
Pretty much.... Made more so with the kid being finally home for
a few months.... :) June 14-21 for that first trip to get him,
July 3-8(or9) for my Annual Meeting at the Pond plus 4th of July
fireworks and more running around for the kid,
Sounds like fun. Other than the above mentioned for Steve, I think
we'll make it a quiet 4th. Try out the new grill with some burgers probably.
I saw you explaining to Dale that the new grill is for traveling...
sounds nice.... Did it work nicely, then...?
My running around for the kid ended up taking an extra day, so I
didn't get home until fairly late afternoon on the 10th... so I had
less time
to get ready for the family camping... 4th of July was fairly quiet
other than the fireworks... and there was another set on the 5th, a
few camps down from us (between us and Linda's)... They were all very nice... :)
July 13-20 for my family's camping week at Selkirk Shores SP....
then a break from travel (probably) until the Picnic at the end
of September.... and then the Fall Meeting over Columbus Day
weekend... Possibly other trips to the Pond since the kid is
there....
Sounds busier than we were last year. (G)
Certainly feels busy, especially at the moment... I'm answering this
at Selkirk Shores, ran out of time before I left... :) From June 14
to
July 20th, I've been home less than 2 weeks total... 3 out of the 5 Sundays away... ;) I've been considering a trip to the Pond in
August, but I'll wait a little while before I do.... (G)
They have the opening worship time, teaching time and then go
into the program. The first 4 days end (for students) at 8; the
last night goes a bit longer as families like to linger and
visit over the hot dogs and chips.
Ah... Sounds nice....
Usually so. Having the new faucet will help clean up go easier
this year.
I'm sure it will... :)
It did; I was washing dishes while someone else dried. New faucet was
very much a help.
Very good... :)
Good.... :) It's all falling into place now.... :)
Yes, now it's all done but for the VT reset. Kids really
enjoyed the crafts again this year.
That's good.... You do have a good knack for them... :) Did
you find any that needed tweaking for VT, once you actually did
them with the kids....?
They seemed to go quite well this year. No major tweaks needed. We're completly reset for 3 days in VT, partially for the other 2. I've
still got to write up the instructions tho, good job for tomorrow.
Very good... and I'm sure by now the final bit's been done, and sent
off to VT for their VBS... :)
on that to finish. Might get two blocks made also as the next
ones look quite easy to assemble.
Making good progress on those projects, I see... :)
Getting there, got 2 more blocks made today. Four more to go but
before we begin the assembly of the top, I'm going to get a baby quilt made. Taking time now, before working on supper, to chill a bit.
Another shower coming up soon...?
Agreed, just have to work on the flex for more RoM.
And hopefully that will work out soon... :)
It's coming, bit by bit. Got an exercise to help my back (and
indirectly the knee) on Friday.
That sounds good... :)
A definate help!
You've got a good therapist there.... :)
A couple of good ones, actually.
A very good thing... :)
Not likely this summer tho. Did get a batch of cherry preserves
made yesterday, instead. (G)
Probably a better use of the time... (G)
Much more so! Steve and I worked together yesterday to make a
cherry pie that turned out absolutly yummy. Peaches are in
season, all over the place, so may do a peach pie next week.
Both sound very yummy... :)
The cherry pie was good; blueberry will be subbed for peach. I'll do
that tomorrow as the schedule is less busy than today's was.
Sounds reasonable... ;)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 07-21-19 19:11 <=-
He'll be out with the VFW Chuck Wagon tomorrow and grilling for
the church again on Sunday. Hopefully by then we'll be down into
the low 90s and heat index backed off a bit.
Hopefully it was a bit nicer by then... :)
It was, then the heat/humidity picked up again. The local Friday Night
on White (street celebration) was not fun to work----but they did. One more day of the super hot/humid temps and on Tuesday we may not get
out of the 70s, with rain.
Sounds like fun. Other than the above mentioned for Steve, I
think we'll make it a quiet 4th. Try out the new grill with
some burgers probably.
I saw you explaining to Dale that the new grill is for
traveling... sounds nice.... Did it work nicely, then...?
It has; we've used it several times so Steve could get used to its
quirks. It will be available if we want/need another cooking surface
for the picnic.
My running around for the kid ended up taking an extra day, so I
didn't get home until fairly late afternoon on the 10th... so I
had less time to get ready for the family camping... 4th of July
was fairly quiet other than the fireworks... and there was
another set on the 5th, a few camps down from us (between us and
Linda's)... They were all very nice... :)
We didn't go out to the local show; it's a big "event" type thing, not really what we enjoy. I don't "do" fireworks that well, especially the smoke so stayed inside when neighbors started shooting them off.
BTW, did Linda ever get her knee surgery done?
Certainly feels busy, especially at the moment... I'm answering
this at Selkirk Shores, ran out of time before I left... :) From
June 14 to July 20th, I've been home less than 2 weeks total... 3
out of the 5 Sundays away... ;) I've been considering a trip to
the Pond in August, but I'll wait a little while before I do....
Hopefully the family camping trip went well. It sounds like a fun
time.
I can understand about wanting to take some time at home before
going back to the Pond; last year it felt like we didn't have that much turn around time between trips. I've enjoyed the quieter summer this
year.
That's good.... You do have a good knack for them... :) Did
you find any that needed tweaking for VT, once you actually did
them with the kids....?
They seemed to go quite well this year. No major tweaks needed.
We're completely reset for 3 days in VT, partially for the other
2. I've still got to write up the instructions tho, good job for
tomorrow.
Very good... and I'm sure by now the final bit's been done, and
sent off to VT for their VBS... :)
The team is home from VT now. I didn't get any paniced phone calls or texts from the one who was doing the crafts so AFAIK, all went well.
The team had some trouble with the church van while in VT but were able
to use alternate transportation while the van was fixed. It was
repaired in time for them to travel home without problem.
Making good progress on those projects, I see... :)
Getting there, got 2 more blocks made today. Four more to go but
before we begin the assembly of the top, I'm going to get a baby
quilt made.
Another shower coming up soon...?
Have to ask the pastor's wife but I will be working on the quilt soon. Only 2 blocks to make for the current one but will begin cutting this week.
The cherry pie was good; blueberry will be subbed for peach. I'll
do that tomorrow as the schedule is less busy than today's was.
Sounds reasonable... ;)
It worked out quite well. Got some more blueberries at the farmer's
market so will be doing something with them in the next couple of
days.
It was, then the heat/humidity picked up again. The local Friday Night
on White (street celebration) was not fun to work----but they did. One more day of the super hot/humid temps and on Tuesday we may not get
out of the 70s, with rain.
We've had some nice cool days interspersed with the really bad ones...
at least the last few hot days weren't too humid, so they were more bearable... :)
Sounds like fun. Other than the above mentioned for Steve, I
think we'll make it a quiet 4th. Try out the new grill with
some burgers probably.
I saw you explaining to Dale that the new grill is for
traveling... sounds nice.... Did it work nicely, then...?
It has; we've used it several times so Steve could get used to its
quirks. It will be available if we want/need another cooking surface
for the picnic.
Makes sense for him to try to get used to it before having to use it
on the road... :) And nice to have it available if needed, too... :)
My running around for the kid ended up taking an extra day, so I
didn't get home until fairly late afternoon on the 10th... so I
had less time to get ready for the family camping... 4th of July
was fairly quiet other than the fireworks... and there was
another set on the 5th, a few camps down from us (between us and
Linda's)... They were all very nice... :)
We didn't go out to the local show; it's a big "event" type thing, not really what we enjoy. I don't "do" fireworks that well, especially the smoke so stayed inside when neighbors started shooting them off.
I tend to stay inside the camp to watch the ones at the Pond, mostly, since the mosquitoes can be rather fierce.... I can generally see well enough to appreciate the pretty display, without so much smoke, noise
or bites.... ;)
BTW, did Linda ever get her knee surgery done?
Yes... It was over the winter, a year and a half ago... :)
From NB>> June 14 to July 20th, I've been home less than 2 weeksCertainly feels busy, especially at the moment... I'm answering
this at Selkirk Shores, ran out of time before I left... :)
total... 3 NB>> out of the 5 Sundays away... ;) I've been
considering a trip to
the Pond in August, but I'll wait a little while before I do....
Hopefully the family camping trip went well. It sounds like a fun
time.
There were fewer camping than usual, but it was a good time all the same... a little more laid back, at least for some of us, which was a
good thing... :)
I can understand about wanting to take some time at home before
going back to the Pond; last year it felt like we didn't have that much turn around time between trips. I've enjoyed the quieter summer this
year.
I'm sure you have... :)
We're completely reset for 3 days in VT, partially for the other
2. I've still got to write up the instructions tho, good job for
tomorrow.
Very good... and I'm sure by now the final bit's been done, and
sent off to VT for their VBS... :)
The team is home from VT now. I didn't get any paniced phone calls or texts from the one who was doing the crafts so AFAIK, all went well.
Sounds good... :)
The team had some trouble with the church van while in VT but were able
to use alternate transportation while the van was fixed. It was
repaired in time for them to travel home without problem.
That was good... Probably Steve was missed more at that point, too...
:)
Making good progress on those projects, I see... :)
Getting there, got 2 more blocks made today. Four more to go but
before we begin the assembly of the top, I'm going to get a baby
quilt made.
Another shower coming up soon...?
Have to ask the pastor's wife but I will be working on the quilt soon. Only 2 blocks to make for the current one but will begin cutting this week.
Might as well have it ready ahead of time if possible... :)
I'll RH>> do that tomorrow as the schedule is less busy than today'sThe cherry pie was good; blueberry will be subbed for peach.
was.
Sounds reasonable... ;)
It worked out quite well. Got some more blueberries at the farmer's
market so will be doing something with them in the next couple of
days.
Jam...? Cobbler....?
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 07-26-19 20:27 <=-
Sounds like fun. Other than the above mentioned for Steve, I
think we'll make it a quiet 4th. Try out the new grill with
some burgers probably.
I saw you explaining to Dale that the new grill is for
traveling... sounds nice.... Did it work nicely, then...?
It has; we've used it several times so Steve could get used
to its quirks. It will be available if we want/need another
cooking surface for the picnic.
Makes sense for him to try to get used to it before having to
use it on the road... :) And nice to have it available if
needed, too... :)
Quite so; we can grill quite a bit if we want to at the picnic.
My running around for the kid ended up taking an extra day, so I
didn't get home until fairly late afternoon on the 10th... so I
had less time to get ready for the family camping... 4th of July
was fairly quiet other than the fireworks... and there was
another set on the 5th, a few camps down from us (between us and
Linda's)... They were all very nice... :)
We didn't go out to the local show; it's a big "event" type
thing, not really what we enjoy. I don't "do" fireworks that
well, especially the smoke so stayed inside when neighbors
started shooting them off.
I tend to stay inside the camp to watch the ones at the Pond,
mostly, since the mosquitoes can be rather fierce.... I can
generally see well enough to appreciate the pretty display,
without so much smoke, noise or bites.... ;)
Inside is so much nicer! (G)
BTW, did Linda ever get her knee surgery done?
Yes... It was over the winter, a year and a half ago... :)
Hopefully she recovered all she wanted to from it.
The team had some trouble with the church van while in VT but
were able to use alternate transportation while the van was
fixed. It was repaired in time for them to travel home without
problem.
That was good... Probably Steve was missed more at that point,
too... :)
Probably so. Probably should be thinking about replacing the van in
the not too distant future also.
Getting there, got 2 more blocks made today. Four more to go but
before we begin the assembly of the top, I'm going to get a baby
quilt made.
Another shower coming up soon...?
Have to ask the pastor's wife but I will be working on the quilt
soon. Only 2 blocks to make for the current one but will begin
cutting this week.
Might as well have it ready ahead of time if possible... :)
Shower is set for August 9; I've got pieces cut, just need to assemble now.
The cherry pie was good; blueberry will be subbed for peach.
I'll do that tomorrow as the schedule is less busy than today's
was.
Sounds reasonable... ;)
It worked out quite well. Got some more blueberries at the
farmer's market so will be doing something with them in the next
couple of days.
Jam...? Cobbler....?
Blueberry lemon bars, just eating and maybe another batch of muffins.
If not the latter, just freeze them.
to its quirks. It will be available if we want/need another
cooking surface for the picnic.
Makes sense for him to try to get used to it before having to
use it on the road... :) And nice to have it available if
needed, too... :)
Quite so; we can grill quite a bit if we want to at the picnic.
If that's what ends up... :)
thing, not really what we enjoy. I don't "do" fireworks that
well, especially the smoke so stayed inside when neighbors
started shooting them off.
I tend to stay inside the camp to watch the ones at the Pond,
mostly, since the mosquitoes can be rather fierce.... I can
generally see well enough to appreciate the pretty display,
without so much smoke, noise or bites.... ;)
Inside is so much nicer! (G)
Safer, anyway... ;)
BTW, did Linda ever get her knee surgery done?
Yes... It was over the winter, a year and a half ago... :)
Hopefully she recovered all she wanted to from it.
I think so... there's issues with the other leg now, forget if it's
knee or hip....
The team had some trouble with the church van while in VT but
were able to use alternate transportation while the van was
fixed. It was repaired in time for them to travel home without
problem.
That was good... Probably Steve was missed more at that point,
too... :)
Probably so. Probably should be thinking about replacing the van in
the not too distant future also.
Especially when it tends to have issues on long trips....
Another shower coming up soon...?
Have to ask the pastor's wife but I will be working on the quilt
soon. Only 2 blocks to make for the current one but will begin
cutting this week.
Might as well have it ready ahead of time if possible... :)
Shower is set for August 9; I've got pieces cut, just need to assemble now.
Should be done in time.... :)
The cherry pie was good; blueberry will be subbed for peach.
I'll do that tomorrow as the schedule is less busy than today's
was.
Sounds reasonable... ;)
It worked out quite well. Got some more blueberries at the
farmer's market so will be doing something with them in the next
couple of days.
Jam...? Cobbler....?
Blueberry lemon bars, just eating and maybe another batch of muffins.
If not the latter, just freeze them.
All sound yummy... ;)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 08-02-19 14:26 <=-
Quite so; we can grill quite a bit if we want to at the picnic.
If that's what ends up... :)
And if the weather co-operates. We picked up a table top "fire pit" at
W-M the other day, a table for it at Re-Store but it's more for pretty than for grilling.
thing, not really what we enjoy. I don't "do" fireworks that
well, especially the smoke so stayed inside when neighbors
started shooting them off.
I tend to stay inside the camp to watch the ones at the Pond,
mostly, since the mosquitoes can be rather fierce.... I can
generally see well enough to appreciate the pretty display,
without so much smoke, noise or bites.... ;)
Inside is so much nicer! (G)
Safer, anyway... ;)
Very much so. Steve found out something interesting about mosquitoes
the other day--they tend to prefer people with type O blood over
others. His is O; he gets eaten alive. Mine is B and they ignore me,
for the most part. Guess O tastes better. (G)
BTW, did Linda ever get her knee surgery done?
Yes... It was over the winter, a year and a half ago... :)
Hopefully she recovered all she wanted to from it.
I think so... there's issues with the other leg now, forget if it's
knee or hip....
Not fun. I had my last therapy session today but will continue with
home exercises. He said that in time, this will become my "good" knee.
Gave it a good work out walking around the sewing/quilting expo in
Raleigh yesterday so it was tired today--but not hurting. It did hurt
last night but woke up pain free this morning.
The team had some trouble with the church van while in VT but
were able to use alternate transportation while the van was
fixed. It was repaired in time for them to travel home without
problem.
That was good... Probably Steve was missed more at that point,
too... :)
Probably so. Probably should be thinking about replacing the
van in the not too distant future also.
Especially when it tends to have issues on long trips....
I think the noise is, they will rent for now.
Another shower coming up soon...?
Have to ask the pastor's wife but I will be working on the quilt
soon. Only 2 blocks to make for the current one but will begin
cutting this week.
Might as well have it ready ahead of time if possible... :)
Shower is set for August 9; I've got pieces cut, just need to
assemble now.
Should be done in time.... :)
Yes, I worked on it some on Tuesday, will do more probably later today
and finish it next week.
It worked out quite well. Got some more blueberries at the
farmer's market so will be doing something with them in the next
couple of days.
Jam...? Cobbler....?
Blueberry lemon bars, just eating and maybe another batch of
muffins. If not the latter, just freeze them.
All sound yummy... ;)
I made a pound cake with some of the berries (like the strawberry one
I did at the Shipps in 2017)--it's maybe even better than the
strawberry one was. (G)
Quite so; we can grill quite a bit if we want to at the picnic.
If that's what ends up... :)
And if the weather co-operates. We picked up a table top "fire pit" at
W-M the other day, a table for it at Re-Store but it's more for pretty than for grilling.
Would it be useful for roasting marshmallows...?
thing, not really what we enjoy. I don't "do" fireworks that
well, especially the smoke so stayed inside when neighbors
started shooting them off.
I tend to stay inside the camp to watch the ones at the Pond,
mostly, since the mosquitoes can be rather fierce.... I can
generally see well enough to appreciate the pretty display,
without so much smoke, noise or bites.... ;)
Inside is so much nicer! (G)
Safer, anyway... ;)
Very much so. Steve found out something interesting about mosquitoes
the other day--they tend to prefer people with type O blood over
others. His is O; he gets eaten alive. Mine is B and they ignore me,
for the most part. Guess O tastes better. (G)
Hmmmm.... mine is also O.....
it's NB>> knee or hip....BTW, did Linda ever get her knee surgery done?
Yes... It was over the winter, a year and a half ago... :)
Hopefully she recovered all she wanted to from it.
I think so... there's issues with the other leg now, forget if
Not fun. I had my last therapy session today but will continue with
home exercises. He said that in time, this will become my "good" knee.
He's probably thinking that at some time the other knee will succumb
to age and arthritis... ;) And this one has been rejuvenated...
Gave it a good work out walking around the sewing/quilting expo in
Raleigh yesterday so it was tired today--but not hurting. It did hurt
last night but woke up pain free this morning.
Definitely good progress... :)
That was good... Probably Steve was missed more at that point,
too... :)
Probably so. Probably should be thinking about replacing the
van in the not too distant future also.
Especially when it tends to have issues on long trips....
I think the noise is, they will rent for now.
That's a way to handle it... :)
Shower is set for August 9; I've got pieces cut, just need to
assemble now.
Should be done in time.... :)
Yes, I worked on it some on Tuesday, will do more probably later today
and finish it next week.
Got it finished now...?
next RH>>> couple of days.It worked out quite well. Got some more blueberries at the
farmer's market so will be doing something with them in the
Jam...? Cobbler....?
Blueberry lemon bars, just eating and maybe another batch of
muffins. If not the latter, just freeze them.
All sound yummy... ;)
I made a pound cake with some of the berries (like the strawberry one
I did at the Shipps in 2017)--it's maybe even better than the
strawberry one was. (G)
Tasty.... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 08-08-19 19:42 <=-
Quite so; we can grill quite a bit if we want to at the picnic.
If that's what ends up... :)
And if the weather co-operates. We picked up a table top "fire
pit" at W-M the other day, a table for it at Re-Store but it's
more for pretty than for grilling.
Would it be useful for roasting marshmallows...?
Maybe but this one is more "for pretty". It burns propane, flames come
up into a bowl of glass marbles. Toasting marshmallows would make a
mess of the marbles so we'll use the bigger fire pit for them.
I tend to stay inside the camp to watch the ones at the Pond,
mostly, since the mosquitoes can be rather fierce.... I can
generally see well enough to appreciate the pretty display,
without so much smoke, noise or bites.... ;)
Inside is so much nicer! (G)
Safer, anyway... ;)
Very much so. Steve found out something interesting about
mosquitoes the other day--they tend to prefer people with type O
blood over others. His is O; he gets eaten alive. Mine is B and
they ignore me, for the most part. Guess O tastes better. (G)
Hmmmm.... mine is also O.....
And are mosquitoes attracted to you also?
I had my last therapy session today but will continue with home
exercises. He said that in time, this will become my "good" knee.
He's probably thinking that at some time the other knee will
succumb to age and arthritis... ;) And this one has been
rejuvenated...
Gave it a good work out walking around the sewing/quilting expo
in Raleigh yesterday so it was tired today--but not hurting. It
did hurt last night but woke up pain free this morning.
Definitely good progress... :)
I'd still rather keep moving on it than standing still or relatively
still for more than a few minutes. That's why I do my food prep in
stages thru out the day so I'm not on my feet too long. The dishwasher helps with clean up too. (G)
That was good... Probably Steve was missed more at that point,
too... :)
Probably so. Probably should be thinking about replacing the
van in the not too distant future also.
Especially when it tends to have issues on long trips....
I think the noise is, they will rent for now.
That's a way to handle it... :)
And starting a van replacement fund in the meantime.
Shower is set for August 9; I've got pieces cut, just need to
assemble now.
Should be done in time.... :)
Yes, I worked on it some on Tuesday, will do more probably
later today and finish it next week.
Got it finished now...?
Yes, finished but not yet wrapped.
It worked out quite well. Got some more blueberries at the
farmer's market so will be doing something with them in the
next couple of days.
Jam...? Cobbler....?
Blueberry lemon bars, just eating and maybe another batch of
muffins. If not the latter, just freeze them.
All sound yummy... ;)
I made a pound cake with some of the berries (like the
strawberry one I did at the Shipps in 2017)--it's maybe even
better than the strawberry one was. (G)
Tasty.... :)
Very much so. I'll do another with the berries on hand for the LG meal upcoming on Sunday.
This, and the last, being answered from the Pond, for upload later...
;)
Quite so; we can grill quite a bit if we want to at the picnic.
If that's what ends up... :)
And if the weather co-operates. We picked up a table top "fire
pit" at W-M the other day, a table for it at Re-Store but it's
more for pretty than for grilling.
Would it be useful for roasting marshmallows...?
Maybe but this one is more "for pretty". It burns propane, flames come
up into a bowl of glass marbles. Toasting marshmallows would make a
mess of the marbles so we'll use the bigger fire pit for them.
It really is just for pretty, then... does it have any other useful purpose, like generating heat on a cool evening, or discouraging insects...? ;)
I tend to stay inside the camp to watch the ones at the Pond,
mostly, since the mosquitoes can be rather fierce.... I can
generally see well enough to appreciate the pretty display,
without so much smoke, noise or bites.... ;)
Inside is so much nicer! (G)
Safer, anyway... ;)
Very much so. Steve found out something interesting about
mosquitoes the other day--they tend to prefer people with type O
blood over others. His is O; he gets eaten alive. Mine is B and
they ignore me, for the most part. Guess O tastes better. (G)
Hmmmm.... mine is also O.....
And are mosquitoes attracted to you also?
See above... they're the main reason I stay indoors for the
fireworks...
knee. NB>> He's probably thinking that at some time the other knee
will
succumb to age and arthritis... ;) And this one has been
rejuvenated...
Gave it a good work out walking around the sewing/quilting expo
in Raleigh yesterday so it was tired today--but not hurting. It
did hurt last night but woke up pain free this morning.
Definitely good progress... :)
I'd still rather keep moving on it than standing still or relatively
still for more than a few minutes. That's why I do my food prep in
stages thru out the day so I'm not on my feet too long. The dishwasher helps with clean up too. (G)
Makes sense... Staying in one position, it would tend to be more
likely to lock up on you...
Probably so. Probably should be thinking about replacing the
van in the not too distant future also.
Especially when it tends to have issues on long trips....
I think the noise is, they will rent for now.
That's a way to handle it... :)
And starting a van replacement fund in the meantime.
Good thinking.... :)
Shower is set for August 9; I've got pieces cut, just need to
assemble now.
Should be done in time.... :)
Yes, I worked on it some on Tuesday, will do more probably
later today and finish it next week.
Got it finished now...?
Yes, finished but not yet wrapped.
And now, wrapped, delivered, unwrapped, and no doubt greatly appreciated... ;)
It worked out quite well. Got some more blueberries at the
farmer's market so will be doing something with them in the
next couple of days.
Jam...? Cobbler....?
Blueberry lemon bars, just eating and maybe another batch of
muffins. If not the latter, just freeze them.
All sound yummy... ;)
I made a pound cake with some of the berries (like the
strawberry one I did at the Shipps in 2017)--it's maybe even
better than the strawberry one was. (G)
Tasty.... :)
Very much so. I'll do another with the berries on hand for the LG meal upcoming on Sunday.
I'm sure that went over quite well... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 08-17-19 16:38 <=-
picked up a table top "fire pit" at W-M the other day, a table
for it at Re-Store but it's more for pretty than for grilling.
Would it be useful for roasting marshmallows...?
Maybe but this one is more "for pretty". It burns propane, flames
come up into a bowl of glass marbles. Toasting marshmallows would
make a mess of the marbles so we'll use the bigger fire pit for
them.
It really is just for pretty, then... does it have any other
useful purpose, like generating heat on a cool evening, or
discouraging insects...? ;)
Not that much of a heat generator except in the immediate area but
does help keep the bugs away. We've also got tiki torches and table top tiki lamps that help keep bugs at bay.
He's probably thinking that at some time the other knee will
succumb to age and arthritis... ;) And this one has been
rejuvenated...
Gave it a good work out walking around the sewing/quilting expo
in Raleigh yesterday so it was tired today--but not hurting. It
did hurt last night but woke up pain free this morning.
Definitely good progress... :)
I'd still rather keep moving on it than standing still or
relatively still for more than a few minutes. That's why I do my
food prep in stages thru out the day so I'm not on my feet too
long. The dishwasher helps with clean up too. (G)
Makes sense... Staying in one position, it would tend to be more
likely to lock up on you...
That's why I do kitchen work in fits & starts. Bagged (with the
vaccuum sealer) some meats for the big freezer earlier this afternoon.
Not many so the job went fast.
Probably so. Probably should be thinking about replacing the
van in the not too distant future also.
Especially when it tends to have issues on long trips....
I think the noise is, they will rent for now.
That's a way to handle it... :)
And starting a van replacement fund in the meantime.
Good thinking.... :)
Have to check and see if there's a line item in the budget for that.
If not, suggest that the next budget add it in.
Shower is set for August 9; I've got pieces cut, just need to
assemble now.
Should be done in time.... :)
Yes, I worked on it some on Tuesday, will do more probably
later today and finish it next week.
Got it finished now...?
Yes, finished but not yet wrapped.
And now, wrapped, delivered, unwrapped, and no doubt greatly
appreciated... ;)
Yes, baby was born late last night so she may come home in it.
It worked out quite well. Got some more blueberries at the
farmer's market so will be doing something with them in the
next couple of days.
Jam...? Cobbler....?
Blueberry lemon bars, just eating and maybe another batch of
muffins. If not the latter, just freeze them.
All sound yummy... ;)
I made a pound cake with some of the berries (like the
strawberry one I did at the Shipps in 2017)--it's maybe even
better than the strawberry one was. (G)
Tasty.... :)
Very much so. I'll do another with the berries on hand for the
LG meal upcoming on Sunday.
I'm sure that went over quite well... :)
Very much so, especially with the ice cream topping.
marshmallows would RH>> make a mess of the marbles so we'll use the bigger fire pit for
them.
It really is just for pretty, then... does it have any other
useful purpose, like generating heat on a cool evening, or
discouraging insects...? ;)
Not that much of a heat generator except in the immediate area but
does help keep the bugs away. We've also got tiki torches and table top tiki lamps that help keep bugs at bay.
I suppose that keeping the bugs at bay redeems the bauble some... (G)
more NB>> likely to lock up on you...I'd still rather keep moving on it than standing still or
relatively still for more than a few minutes. That's why I do my
food prep in stages thru out the day so I'm not on my feet too
long. The dishwasher helps with clean up too. (G)
Makes sense... Staying in one position, it would tend to be
That's why I do kitchen work in fits & starts. Bagged (with the
vaccuum sealer) some meats for the big freezer earlier this afternoon.
Not many so the job went fast.
And didn't keep you on your feet too long... :)
Especially when it tends to have issues on long trips....
I think the noise is, they will rent for now.
That's a way to handle it... :)
And starting a van replacement fund in the meantime.
Good thinking.... :)
Have to check and see if there's a line item in the budget for that.
If not, suggest that the next budget add it in.
Sometimes instead of a line item in the budget, there's a separate
section for special funds... I'd imagine any donations to it would
have to be specially designated... :)
Got it finished now...?
Yes, finished but not yet wrapped.
And now, wrapped, delivered, unwrapped, and no doubt greatly
appreciated... ;)
Yes, baby was born late last night so she may come home in it.
Pretty close timing there... :) Did she come home in it...?
I made a pound cake with some of the berries (like the
strawberry one I did at the Shipps in 2017)--it's maybe even
better than the strawberry one was. (G)
Tasty.... :)
Very much so. I'll do another with the berries on hand for the
LG meal upcoming on Sunday.
I'm sure that went over quite well... :)
Very much so, especially with the ice cream topping.
Very nice.
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 08-24-19 16:37 <=-
It really is just for pretty, then... does it have any other
useful purpose, like generating heat on a cool evening, or
discouraging insects...? ;)
Not that much of a heat generator except in the immediate area
but does help keep the bugs away. We've also got tiki torches
and table top tiki lamps that help keep bugs at bay.
I suppose that keeping the bugs at bay redeems the bauble
some... (G)
Yes, that is a big plus, for you and others who seem to be mosquitoes favorite food.
I'd still rather keep moving on it than standing still or
relatively still for more than a few minutes. That's why I do my
food prep in stages thru out the day so I'm not on my feet too
long. The dishwasher helps with clean up too. (G)
Makes sense... Staying in one position, it would tend to be
more likely to lock up on you...
That's why I do kitchen work in fits & starts. Bagged (with the
vaccuum sealer) some meats for the big freezer earlier this
afternoon. Not many so the job went fast.
And didn't keep you on your feet too long... :)
No, it was only 4 pieces. I ended up putting the 2 pork tenderloins
(still wrapped) in the same bag, just left extra head room to reseal
it after I take one out.
Especially when it tends to have issues on long trips....
I think the noise is, they will rent for now.
That's a way to handle it... :)
And starting a van replacement fund in the meantime.
Good thinking.... :)
Have to check and see if there's a line item in the budget for
that. If not, suggest that the next budget add it in.
Sometimes instead of a line item in the budget, there's a separate
section for special funds... I'd imagine any donations to it would
have to be specially designated... :)
Probably so, have to see when the budget for the new year comes out.
Got it finished now...?
Yes, finished but not yet wrapped.
And now, wrapped, delivered, unwrapped, and no doubt greatly
appreciated... ;)
Yes, baby was born late last night so she may come home in it.
Pretty close timing there... :) Did she come home in it...?
Don't know, haven't talked to the family yet.
I made a pound cake with some of the berries (like the
strawberry one I did at the Shipps in 2017)--it's maybe even
better than the strawberry one was. (G)
Tasty.... :)
Very much so. I'll do another with the berries on hand for the
LG meal upcoming on Sunday.
I'm sure that went over quite well... :)
Very much so, especially with the ice cream topping.
Very nice.
Fresh berries are very enjoyable this time of year. We've got a good supply of blueberries in the freezer now for colder weather use.
Not that much of a heat generator except in the immediate area
but does help keep the bugs away. We've also got tiki torches
and table top tiki lamps that help keep bugs at bay.
I suppose that keeping the bugs at bay redeems the bauble
some... (G)
Yes, that is a big plus, for you and others who seem to be mosquitoes favorite food.
Yup. As long as it works.... (G)
That's why I do kitchen work in fits & starts. Bagged (with the
vaccuum sealer) some meats for the big freezer earlier this
afternoon. Not many so the job went fast.
And didn't keep you on your feet too long... :)
No, it was only 4 pieces. I ended up putting the 2 pork tenderloins
(still wrapped) in the same bag, just left extra head room to reseal
it after I take one out.
Made sense.... :)
separate NB>> section for special funds... I'd imagine any donationsHave to check and see if there's a line item in the budget for
that. If not, suggest that the next budget add it in.
Sometimes instead of a line item in the budget, there's a
to it would NB>> have to be specially designated... :)
Probably so, have to see when the budget for the new year comes out.
Yup.
Yes, baby was born late last night so she may come home in it.
Pretty close timing there... :) Did she come home in it...?
Don't know, haven't talked to the family yet.
Have they shown up in church yet...?
I made a pound cake with some of the berries (like the
strawberry one I did at the Shipps in 2017)--it's maybe even
better than the strawberry one was. (G)
Tasty.... :)
Very much so. I'll do another with the berries on hand for the
LG meal upcoming on Sunday.
I'm sure that went over quite well... :)
Very much so, especially with the ice cream topping.
Very nice.
Fresh berries are very enjoyable this time of year. We've got a good supply of blueberries in the freezer now for colder weather use.
Might as well enjoy them when they are in season... :) And good to
put up for when they aren't... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 08-30-19 13:44 <=-
Not that much of a heat generator except in the immediate area
but does help keep the bugs away. We've also got tiki torches
and table top tiki lamps that help keep bugs at bay.
I suppose that keeping the bugs at bay redeems the bauble
some... (G)
Yes, that is a big plus, for you and others who seem to be
mosquitoes' favorite food.
Yup. As long as it works.... (G)
Hopefully by the end of September they won't be much of a problem
anyway. We'll probably spray the yard with something to keep them at
bay also.
That's why I do kitchen work in fits & starts. Bagged (with the
vaccuum sealer) some meats for the big freezer earlier this
afternoon. Not many so the job went fast.
And didn't keep you on your feet too long... :)
No, it was only 4 pieces. I ended up putting the 2 pork
tenderloins (still wrapped) in the same bag, just left extra head
room to reseal it after I take one out.
Made sense.... :)
So now the freezer has a good start toward stocking up for winter.
Still need to do an inventory/defrost job one of these days but working
on other, priority, projects at the moment.
Yes, baby was born late last night so she may come home in it.
Pretty close timing there... :) Did she come home in it...?
Don't know, haven't talked to the family yet.
Have they shown up in church yet...?
Dad and big brother have; we're taking the family a meal on Tuesday so I'll probably meet the newest member of the family then.
I made a pound cake with some of the berries (like the
strawberry one I did at the Shipps in 2017)--it's maybe even
better than the strawberry one was. (G)
Tasty.... :)
Very much so. I'll do another with the berries on hand for the
LG meal upcoming on Sunday.
I'm sure that went over quite well... :)
Very much so, especially with the ice cream topping.
Very nice.
Fresh berries are very enjoyable this time of year. We've got a
good supply of blueberries in the freezer now for colder weather
use.
Might as well enjoy them when they are in season... :) And good
to put up for when they aren't... :)
For sure! Blueberries are very easy to do, other berries not quite so
but just need to have them in a container that keeps the juices when
they thaw.
Yes, that is a big plus, for you and others who seem to be
mosquitoes' favorite food.
Yup. As long as it works.... (G)
Hopefully by the end of September they won't be much of a problem
anyway. We'll probably spray the yard with something to keep them at
bay also.
And hopefully there won't be any hurricanes to take their place... ;)
head RH>> room to reseal it after I take one out.That's why I do kitchen work in fits & starts. Bagged (with the
vaccuum sealer) some meats for the big freezer earlier this
afternoon. Not many so the job went fast.
And didn't keep you on your feet too long... :)
No, it was only 4 pieces. I ended up putting the 2 pork
tenderloins (still wrapped) in the same bag, just left extra
Made sense.... :)
So now the freezer has a good start toward stocking up for winter.
Good show. :)
Still need to do an inventory/defrost job one of these days but working
on other, priority, projects at the moment.
Think it will get done this year...? ;)
Yes, baby was born late last night so she may come home in it.
Pretty close timing there... :) Did she come home in it...?
Don't know, haven't talked to the family yet.
Have they shown up in church yet...?
Dad and big brother have; we're taking the family a meal on Tuesday so I'll probably meet the newest member of the family then.
And how did it go...?
Fresh berries are very enjoyable this time of year. We've got a
good supply of blueberries in the freezer now for colder weather
use.
Might as well enjoy them when they are in season... :) And good
to put up for when they aren't... :)
For sure! Blueberries are very easy to do, other berries not quite so
but just need to have them in a container that keeps the juices when
they thaw.
Back in the day, I'd IQF them on a cookie sheet and then transfer into containers later... always worked nicely...
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 09-04-19 15:30 <=-
Yes, that is a big plus, for you and others who seem to be
mosquitoes' favorite food.
Yup. As long as it works.... (G)
Hopefully by the end of September they won't be much of a
problem anyway. We'll probably spray the yard with something
to keep them at bay also.
And hopefully there won't be any hurricanes to take their
place... ;)
We will still be in hurricane season, and have had storms as late as October--just have to keep an eye on the weather.
That's why I do kitchen work in fits & starts. Bagged (with the
vaccuum sealer) some meats for the big freezer earlier this
afternoon. Not many so the job went fast.
And didn't keep you on your feet too long... :)
No, it was only 4 pieces. I ended up putting the 2 pork
tenderloins (still wrapped) in the same bag, just left extra
head room to reseal it after I take one out.
Made sense.... :)
So now the freezer has a good start toward stocking up for winter.
Good show. :)
Still need to do an inventory/defrost job one of these days but working
on other, priority, projects at the moment.
Think it will get done this year...? ;)
Maybe, but probably not before the picnic.
Yes, baby was born late last night so she may come home in it.
Pretty close timing there... :) Did she come home in it...?
Don't know, haven't talked to the family yet.
Have they shown up in church yet...?
Dad and big brother have; we're taking the family a meal on
Tuesday so I'll probably meet the newest member of the family then.
And how did it go...?
Steve took the meal over; I've been fighting a crud for the past week
(got some antibiotics earlier today) so didn't want to expose the
family.
I made potato salad & green beans, bought a rotisserie chicken
and salad, had some brownie bites in the freezer that I sent over for dessert. Should be several meals from the chicken, a couple each from
the other things.
Fresh berries are very enjoyable this time of year. We've got a
good supply of blueberries in the freezer now for colder weather
use.
Might as well enjoy them when they are in season... :) And good
to put up for when they aren't... :)
For sure! Blueberries are very easy to do, other berries not
quite so but just need to have them in a container that keeps
the juices when they thaw.
Back in the day, I'd IQF them on a cookie sheet and then transfer
into containers later... always worked nicely...
That's what I do with blueberries, and then use them direct from the frozen stage. Have tried it with other fruits but have defrosted them
and they get too mushy to use.
Replying from the Pond, 10 Sept, 7:48pm...
mosquitoes' favorite food.
Yup. As long as it works.... (G)
Hopefully by the end of September they won't be much of a
problem anyway. We'll probably spray the yard with something
to keep them at bay also.
And hopefully there won't be any hurricanes to take their
place... ;)
We will still be in hurricane season, and have had storms as late as October--just have to keep an eye on the weather.
Hopefully things will stay calm for us... :)
winter. NB>> Good show. :)No, it was only 4 pieces. I ended up putting the 2 pork
tenderloins (still wrapped) in the same bag, just left extra
head room to reseal it after I take one out.
Made sense.... :)
So now the freezer has a good start toward stocking up for
Still need to do an inventory/defrost job one of these days but working
on other, priority, projects at the moment.
True on the higher priority projects.... ;) As long as the defrosting isn't getting to be really needed.... :)
Think it will get done this year...? ;)
Maybe, but probably not before the picnic.
It's getting close now... :)
then. NB>> And how did it go...?Pretty close timing there... :) Did she come home in it...?
Don't know, haven't talked to the family yet.
Have they shown up in church yet...?
Dad and big brother have; we're taking the family a meal on
Tuesday so I'll probably meet the newest member of the family
Steve took the meal over; I've been fighting a crud for the past week
(got some antibiotics earlier today) so didn't want to expose the
family.
Wise thinking there....
I made potato salad & green beans, bought a rotisserie chicken
and salad, had some brownie bites in the freezer that I sent over for dessert. Should be several meals from the chicken, a couple each from
the other things.
Sounds good... unless making the meal also exposes the family to your crud....
good NB>>> to put up for when they aren't... :)Might as well enjoy them when they are in season... :) And
transfer NB>> into containers later... always worked nicely...For sure! Blueberries are very easy to do, other berries not
quite so but just need to have them in a container that keeps
the juices when they thaw.
Back in the day, I'd IQF them on a cookie sheet and then
That's what I do with blueberries, and then use them direct from the frozen stage. Have tried it with other fruits but have defrosted them
and they get too mushy to use.
Just have to plan to use them in things where mushy wouldn't be a problem.... I've used frozen fruits as "ice" in a punch... as they defrost, mush doesn't matter... easier to deal with in your punch
glass while drinking from it... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 09-12-19 13:22 <=-
We will still be in hurricane season, and have had storms as
late as October--just have to keep an eye on the weather.
Hopefully things will stay calm for us... :)
Had we had the picnic last week end (as originally planned), we would
have caught the hurricane. It didn't do any damage in this area but they're one of those things you can't totally predict where it will go
& how it will behave.
No, it was only 4 pieces. I ended up putting the 2 pork
tenderloins (still wrapped) in the same bag, just left extra
head room to reseal it after I take one out.
Made sense.... :)
So now the freezer has a good start toward stocking up for
winter.
Good show. :)
Still need to do an inventory/defrost job one of these days
but working on other, priority, projects at the moment.
True on the higher priority projects.... ;) As long as the
defrosting isn't getting to be really needed.... :)
Not at the moment. We're still putting things in it--got the Boston
butt for the picnic in it the other day (took advantage of a sale).
Might as well enjoy them when they are in season... :) And
good to put up for when they aren't... :)
For sure! Blueberries are very easy to do, other berries not
quite so but just need to have them in a container that keeps
the juices when they thaw.
Back in the day, I'd IQF them on a cookie sheet and then
transfer into containers later... always worked nicely...
That's what I do with blueberries, and then use them direct
from the frozen stage. Have tried it with other fruits but have
defrosted them and they get too mushy to use.
Just have to plan to use them in things where mushy wouldn't be
a problem.... I've used frozen fruits as "ice" in a punch... as
they defrost, mush doesn't matter... easier to deal with in your
punch glass while drinking from it... :)
True, but I don't make punch that often. (G)
Hopefully things will stay calm for us... :)
Had we had the picnic last week end (as originally planned), we would
have caught the hurricane. It didn't do any damage in this area but they're one of those things you can't totally predict where it will go
& how it will behave.
Indeed... :)
So now the freezer has a good start toward stocking up for
winter.
Good show. :)
Still need to do an inventory/defrost job one of these days
but working on other, priority, projects at the moment.
True on the higher priority projects.... ;) As long as the
defrosting isn't getting to be really needed.... :)
Not at the moment. We're still putting things in it--got the Boston
butt for the picnic in it the other day (took advantage of a sale).
That works, then.. :)
Just have to plan to use them in things where mushy wouldn't be
a problem.... I've used frozen fruits as "ice" in a punch... as
they defrost, mush doesn't matter... easier to deal with in your
punch glass while drinking from it... :)
True, but I don't make punch that often. (G)
Nor do I.... It was only at Elder Christmas, and other family gatherings... And lately, other people have taken that over, or
haven't felt the need for punch to be available any more... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 09-19-19 14:13 <=-
Hopefully things will stay calm for us... :)
Had we had the picnic last week end (as originally planned), we
would have caught the hurricane. It didn't do any damage in this
area but they're one of those things you can't totally predict
where it will go & how it will behave.
Indeed... :)
We're still in what's considered peak season and there's a lot of
activity so I'm checking the forecast every day. Right now it looks
like we may have a bit of rain, highs in the mid to upper 80s but not
as humid as peak of summer temps. That will be fine tuned next week and I'll keep all updated.
Just have to plan to use them in things where mushy wouldn't be
a problem.... I've used frozen fruits as "ice" in a punch... as
they defrost, mush doesn't matter... easier to deal with in your
punch glass while drinking from it... :)
True, but I don't make punch that often. (G)
Nor do I.... It was only at Elder Christmas, and other family
gatherings... And lately, other people have taken that over, or
haven't felt the need for punch to be available any more... :)
I've not made it in a long time; probably for a wedding at church some years ago was the last time I did. It was a simple one--equal parts
white grape juice and lemon lime soda with lime sherbert floated in
it. We used it for Rachel's wedding in AZ--easy but refreshing on a hot day.
We're still in what's considered peak season and there's a lot of
activity so I'm checking the forecast every day. Right now it looks
like we may have a bit of rain, highs in the mid to upper 80s but not
as humid as peak of summer temps. That will be fine tuned next week and I'll keep all updated.
I'm packing sundresses... ;)
True, but I don't make punch that often. (G)
Nor do I.... It was only at Elder Christmas, and other family
gatherings... And lately, other people have taken that over, or
haven't felt the need for punch to be available any more... :)
I've not made it in a long time; probably for a wedding at church some years ago was the last time I did. It was a simple one--equal parts
white grape juice and lemon lime soda with lime sherbert floated in
it. We used it for Rachel's wedding in AZ--easy but refreshing on a hot day.
Mine were a little more... but basically the same, fruit juice (both frozen concentrate and bottled) with ginger ale... sherbet floated in
it, along with frozen berries... no need for an ice ring... ;)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 09-25-19 15:24 <=-
We're still in what's considered peak season and there's a lot
of activity so I'm checking the forecast every day. Right now
it looks like we may have a bit of rain, highs in the mid to
upper 80s but not as humid as peak of summer temps. That will be
fine tuned next week and I'll keep all updated.
I'm packing sundresses... ;)
But throw in an umbrella, just in case...............
True, but I don't make punch that often. (G)
Nor do I.... It was only at Elder Christmas, and other family
gatherings... And lately, other people have taken that over, or
haven't felt the need for punch to be available any more... :)
I've not made it in a long time; probably for a wedding at church
some years ago was the last time I did. It was a simple one--
equal parts white grape juice and lemon lime soda with lime
sherbert floated in it. We used it for Rachel's wedding in AZ--
easy but refreshing on a hot day.
Mine were a little more... but basically the same, fruit juice
(both frozen concentrate and bottled) with ginger ale... sherbet
floated in it, along with frozen berries... no need for an ice
ring... ;)
I never used one, the sherbert chilled the liquids nicely.
upper 80s but not as humid as peak of summer temps. That will be
fine tuned next week and I'll keep all updated.
I'm packing sundresses... ;)
But throw in an umbrella, just in case...............
I made sure I transferred it from my car to the rental... didn't need
to use it, though... :)
church RH>> some years ago was the last time I did. It was a simplehaven't felt the need for punch to be available any more... :)
I've not made it in a long time; probably for a wedding at
one--
equal parts white grape juice and lemon lime soda with lime
sherbert floated in it. We used it for Rachel's wedding in AZ--
easy but refreshing on a hot day.
Mine were a little more... but basically the same, fruit juice
(both frozen concentrate and bottled) with ginger ale... sherbet
floated in it, along with frozen berries... no need for an ice
ring... ;)
I never used one, the sherbert chilled the liquids nicely.
Nor did I... most recipes would call for one, or some equivalent, but
I always figured that between the sherbet and the frozen berries, I
was
good to go... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 10-06-19 21:00 <=-
upper 80s but not as humid as peak of summer temps. That will be
fine tuned next week and I'll keep all updated.
I'm packing sundresses... ;)
But throw in an umbrella, just in case...............
I made sure I transferred it from my car to the rental... didn't
need to use it, though... :)
Hopefully you remembered to transfer it back to your car. (G)
I've not made it in a long time; probably for a wedding at
church some years ago was the last time I did. It was a simple
one--equal parts white grape juice and lemon lime soda with lime
sherbert floated in it. We used it for Rachel's wedding in AZ--
easy but refreshing on a hot day.
Mine were a little more... but basically the same, fruit juice
(both frozen concentrate and bottled) with ginger ale... sherbet
floated in it, along with frozen berries... no need for an ice
ring... ;)
I never used one, the sherbert chilled the liquids nicely.
Nor did I... most recipes would call for one, or some equivalent,
but I always figured that between the sherbet and the frozen
berries, I was good to go... :)
Nicer to crunch on than justt ice also.
But throw in an umbrella, just in case...............
I made sure I transferred it from my car to the rental... didn't
need to use it, though... :)
Hopefully you remembered to transfer it back to your car. (G)
Yup, when Richard unloaded the rental, he put that and my air pump
back into my car where they belong... :) We got my maps back into my
car,
too, along with my handicap tag... :)
lime RH>>> sherbert floated in it. We used it for Rachel's wedding in AZ--I've not made it in a long time; probably for a wedding at
church some years ago was the last time I did. It was a simple
one--equal parts white grape juice and lemon lime soda with
sherbet NB>>> floated in it, along with frozen berries... no need foreasy but refreshing on a hot day.
Mine were a little more... but basically the same, fruit juice
(both frozen concentrate and bottled) with ginger ale...
an ice
equivalent, NB>> but I always figured that between the sherbet andring... ;)
I never used one, the sherbert chilled the liquids nicely.
Nor did I... most recipes would call for one, or some
the frozen
berries, I was good to go... :)
Nicer to crunch on than just ice also.
And actually, by the time people had the berries in their cups, they'd thawed some so weren't particularly crunchy... :)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 10-16-19 21:26 <=-
But throw in an umbrella, just in case...............
I made sure I transferred it from my car to the rental...
didn't need to use it, though... :)
Hopefully you remembered to transfer it back to your car. (G)
Yup, when Richard unloaded the rental, he put that and my air
pump back into my car where they belong... :) We got my maps
back into my car, too, along with my handicap tag... :)
Good that everything was remembered.
I've not made it in a long time; probably for a wedding at
church some years ago was the last time I did. It was a simple
one--equal parts white grape juice and lemon lime soda with
lime sherbert floated in it. We used it for Rachel's wedding in
AZ--easy but refreshing on a hot day.
Mine were a little more... but basically the same, fruit juice
(both frozen concentrate and bottled) with ginger ale...
sherbet floated in it, along with frozen berries... no need for
an ice ring... ;)
I never used one, the sherbert chilled the liquids nicely.
Nor did I... most recipes would call for one, or some
equivalent, but I always figured that between the sherbet and
the frozen berries, I was good to go... :)
Nicer to crunch on than just ice also.
And actually, by the time people had the berries in their cups,
they'd thawed some so weren't particularly crunchy... :)
True, but berries are good either way. (G)
Yup, when Richard unloaded the rental, he put that and my air
pump back into my car where they belong... :) We got my maps
back into my car, too, along with my handicap tag... :)
Good that everything was remembered.
Yup. :)
for NB>>>> an ice ring... ;)Mine were a little more... but basically the same, fruit juice
(both frozen concentrate and bottled) with ginger ale...
sherbet floated in it, along with frozen berries... no need
I never used one, the sherbert chilled the liquids nicely.
Nor did I... most recipes would call for one, or some
equivalent, but I always figured that between the sherbet and
the frozen berries, I was good to go... :)
Nicer to crunch on than just ice also.
And actually, by the time people had the berries in their cups,
they'd thawed some so weren't particularly crunchy... :)
True, but berries are good either way. (G)
True... :) Except when they are fresh, but not nearly ripe enough...
;)
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 10-29-19 15:38 <=-
Yup, when Richard unloaded the rental, he put that and my air
pump back into my car where they belong... :) We got my maps
back into my car, too, along with my handicap tag... :)
Good that everything was remembered.
Yup. :)
Helps if one person does the clean out, another one follows that with
a "just to make sure" check. We've come across some "almost forgottens"
by doing a follow up check.
sherbet floated in it, along with frozen berries... no need
for an ice ring... ;)
I never used one, the sherbert chilled the liquids nicely.
Nor did I... most recipes would call for one, or some
equivalent, but I always figured that between the sherbet and
the frozen berries, I was good to go... :)
Nicer to crunch on than just ice also.
And actually, by the time people had the berries in their cups,
they'd thawed some so weren't particularly crunchy... :)
True, but berries are good either way. (G)
True... :) Except when they are fresh, but not nearly ripe
enough... ;)
Sour grapes? (G)
Helps if one person does the clean out, another one follows that with
a "just to make sure" check. We've come across some "almost forgottens"
by doing a follow up check.
That's pretty standard here, too... I also tried not to spread out too much in the rental, keep things together, and they are easier to spot
when removing them... :)
equivalent, but I always figured that between the sherbet and
the frozen berries, I was good to go... :)
Nicer to crunch on than just ice also.
And actually, by the time people had the berries in their cups,
they'd thawed some so weren't particularly crunchy... :)
True, but berries are good either way. (G)
True... :) Except when they are fresh, but not nearly ripe
enough... ;)
Sour grapes? (G)
No, that was actually an oblique reference to a box of blueberries I'd picked up a few weeks ago... they'd looked pretty good, but then
turned out to be barely ripe... a bit of a disappointment....
Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 11-06-19 14:43 <=-
Helps if one person does the clean out, another one follows that
with a "just to make sure" check. We've come across some "almost
forgottens" by doing a follow up check.
That's pretty standard here, too... I also tried not to spread
out too much in the rental, keep things together, and they are
easier to spot when removing them... :)
Easy for one person to keep stuff concentrated, add more people and it gets harder. (G)
equivalent, but I always figured that between the sherbet and
the frozen berries, I was good to go... :)
Nicer to crunch on than just ice also.
And actually, by the time people had the berries in their cups,
they'd thawed some so weren't particularly crunchy... :)
True, but berries are good either way. (G)
True... :) Except when they are fresh, but not nearly ripe
enough... ;)
Sour grapes? (G)
No, that was actually an oblique reference to a box of blueberries I'd
picked up a few weeks ago... they'd looked pretty good, but then
turned out to be barely ripe... a bit of a disappointment....
Bummer! I wonder if they were picked by some sort of machine or some human, not paying attention to what they were doing.
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