Good morning...

Muggy here this morning. Will get the raspberries in the freezer today....down to 22 pints now  just hope some make it to the freezer.

Jane you had a full day! Lots of memories in the making for everyone.

Lloyd , where are you?

Gloria,where are you?

Need to get going.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

well good mornong everyone. this computer is out of date . it says last post was yesterday. not it is today@ 630 AM wed. jul 6. we went to great grand deaughters for a good feedfor the fourth. I do not reamber if i posted that or not,sory if i ,did but if i did you get a doubble whammey. Nancy has a dential appointment today to  get the implanted toot fixed. If she feels like it after that I am going to VA and see if i can get some groths off of my chest.i can get in to see if they will remofove four groths off of my chest. the weather guesser is saying it is sunny but it is cloudy here. in the far off east looks like it is trying to get out. Have a good day.

Lloyd

AMY i am here just stumbling around between the cracks.

Lloyd

Nancy Has a humming bird feeder on the back porch and they use it viguresy, but they also slip around to the front of the house and rob som nectier off of her flowers here by my office weindow. God sure is good what he provides for our enjoyment. also the barnswallows have a nest by our front entery . I shure love watching all the birds at work out here.

Lloyd

Good Morning Everyfriend!  I accidentally logged off and I couldn't remember my password so had to do a new one and it took a while but here I am, back in place and ready to go!

I've read everything and I sympathize and appreciate, and like, and agree (or disagree) and I'm off to fold the launday!  Enjoy your day!

Lloyd, I moved your post over here. Others may want ot try your ice cream recipe. Thank you for the recipe.

Good Morning everyone. well it is already set for another scotuer, is already 81º, the weather guesser is all wet it is saying cloudy here but the sun is shinning very bright and not a cloud in sight.  we went to a fourth of july partey  with famley last evening, Had a good time. we left earley them late hours are for the young. AMY I think you said some time back about snow ice cream. (well here is the recipe,

1/2 gal of snow,
1 cup of sugar.
1 teaspone vanilla
1 can of condonsed milk

enjoy be shure to not use first snow or get any snow with yellow in it.

Ha Ha

Lloyd

Thanks AMY, I hope anyone that want's use enjoyes it as we do when we have enough snow. this hot  weather we will have to make the icecream from scratch. all Icecream is good., but home made is the best, and this weather is goood icecream weather. it is 93º here now. Have the rest of the day good. yesterday Nancy made two pinapple upsidedown cakes. some of that and some icecream on top is good for my sweet teath.


Lloyd

I'm going to shut this thing down for the day.  It's been another busy one.  The kids were over for a while and I went to Sams' Club with my SIL and Granddaughter Ali.  And, low and behold, I found some of the Amish cheese that is made in PA and that we all love.  We bought some and cut it up and nibbled as soon as we got back. 

Tomorrow, Cindy goes to give blood and I'm going with her and if she feels OK after, we're making a quick stop at WM to get some stuff that Sams didn't have and then back home for her to do her home office stuff!  I'll be around the house and I don't know if the kids will show up or not.  We shall see!

We had a hummingbird at the feeder today.  It was beautiful!  And we just happened to be outside at the right time.  We're not spending a lot of time outside this week.  The high today was 106 and it's going to be over 100 all week!  Thank goodness for A/C! 

I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow. And may you have a beautiful day! 

well the grilmans are messing with me again so good night and sweet dreams will try again in the morning,not too eariley i hope,to get some good sleep tonight.

Lloyd

Good morning...

Another lovely day here ,not humid or hot ...yet..

Will do outside work before the heat decides to visit then indoors to chase dust bunnies.

Raspberries did get froze all but 4 boxes...I have just the spot for them..

Jane, goodness me that is hot!! I can't imagine being without a/c with temps like that!

Patricia, where are you? Have they conquered all the fires yet?

Bubble, how are you feeling? Much better I hope.

Shirley, did your vegetables come back or just fry up? We had swiss chard last night and it was good. Can't beat something from the garden.

Phyllis, everything ok there?

Gloria,did your mouse die?? Hope you can post soon and say you're ok.

Roley, thoroughly enjoyed the walks..thank you.

Best put an egg in my boot and beat it...gosh hen fruit is even getting expensive here.  $3.79 a doz!!

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Amy, my poor lettuce is about to be pinched back to the trunk. I picked enough off yesterday for a little bowl of wilted salad last night, but it was not the tender-melt in your mouth stuff like a couple weeks ago! 

Went to bed knowing I HAD to get that big bowl of roast ground & in the freezer this morning so woke up before 4:00am & got with the job. All done, bagged for the freezer & all bowls & tools washed up. Yielded 7 ZipLoc freezer quart bags full. Got that Kitchen Aid grinder warm! Lots easier than the old iron hand grinders. My kids & grands all but fight over it & so far nobody has come up with anything quite like it, but nobody wants the job of making it.

Going to have breakfast & go back to bed, or maybe not. Heat advisory & in the 80s now. I opened the sliding door beside me & it is steamy. We've had sprinkles but not enough so need to go turn the system on. 

Good Morning Everyfriend!  This is going to be a shortie because Cindy has a dr. appt and I'm going with her so we can stop at the store after and get the stuff for Ali to make strawberry Jam.  It's her first and she's learning.  She's interested in canning and this is a start.  I'm going to buy her the Ball Blue Book too.  Nice to pass something on!

I wish you all a good day...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow!

I've got a friend staying with me while other friends are in town and at the fairgrounds, all fire refugees and their various animals.

I 've run around town the last few days looking at phones, checking on my new glasses, buying groceries, picking up and sending packages and going with friends to feed and water animals at the fairgrounds.

Still smoky and hot over two million acres were burnt and 59 new fires from last Friday and the weekend. Since this is the place everyone retreats to, we are full of people, and the fairgrounds are full of pets and animals. The closest of 468 fires is within 33 miles of us, and more than one fire has combined with others. I never thought I'd wish for winter, but I do.

Patricia, we feel hot enough to think it's fire out there, but am sure glad it isn't. The fear of being over run with flames just sent shivers all over my body. Special prayers for you & all in danger. I'm watching over this little robin like one of my own kids, how it is panting so hard in the heat. Guess it's sibling flew the nest during the night, hope it made it, robins are usually the last to bed & first up in the mornings, but that one may have been kicked out by the one left in the nest! It is standing on the side of the nest right now, but I did see one of the parents bring it a bug while ago. Just think of all the birds & wildlife being trapped by those fires. Breaks my heart.

Need to get a nap.... Y'all take care today. Love ya.   Shirley/Tisie

Time to eat but so far today I have done nothing at a normal time!  Wanted to tell you, Peter/Roley, that I just talked to my friend that I sent your last link to and she was so impressed with it. I will send all you post to her after this. We are the same age (87) but she doesn't like to travel so thoroughly enjoyed the walk. She does those long walks by herself and was amazed "the bald guy" could walk AND talk! So thanks from Bonnie.

I am going to send Bubble a couple photos of the robin kids in hopes she is up to posting. I am hearing awful things about the latest variant of Covid so hope Bubble didn't get that. My gr-daughter & family that had it before the 4th (so didn't get to be with us) said they never felt very bad.

Jane, we do NOT have this heat ALL the time in OK & KS... honest. Nice you are training the next generation of canners. I am off to the kitchen to throw together the recipe Andy's wife brought to the 4th gathering. SO yummy everyone there had a fit over it. You can Google (Taste of Home) Pineapple Pretzle Fluff, I got all ingredients at WIalmart yesterday & probably wouldn't have tasted if I'd only heard the name.... but is is the best new recipe I've eaten for years. My daughter already made it & said next time she will put in pecans, so I'll do that this time.

Where's Gloria?  Also worried about Jenny, such a heart breaking time for her.

God Bless Everyone who needs his blessings right now!  Seems like lots of people do!

Ali did very well with the Strawberry jam.  She has 8 jars finished, cleaned up and labeled.  And when they left, Emma had the jar of leftovers in her hand with directions to put it in the fridge when she got home and don't eat it until breakfast tomorrow.  She's supposed to let me know if she liked it.  She stood on a stool and helped crush the berries.

I'm off to the haystack.  It's been a hot, busy day and I'm tired.  I'll get ready, get in and read a chapter or two of my book and then drift off into nothingness!  I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow and may God bless us, every one!

P.S.  SHIRLEY, I saw that recipe and passed it by.  Maybe I'll go back and take a second look!

For Shirley

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Good morning.

Not much on the agenda today, just work around home.

Jane, who had more fun making the jam? You ,Ali or Emma?

Shirley, what do you put in your ground meat?

Patricia, I can't imagine breathing in that smoke as long as you have been.

Better scoot..

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Good morning, no change here with very dense smoke and lightening and thunder with no real rain.

Amy, first of all I learned to use the medium size grinder wheel or it gets gummy if too fine... I use Miracle Whip because is has a little kick compared with real mayo. Sweet pickle relish out of a commercial jar (I don't can my own) so plenty pickle juice, chopped celery, onion & when that is blended good, a couple chopped hard boiled eggs. Lots of protein & flavor. The kids have discovered it makes a great "dip" for those special crackers they like.

Thanks for the link & for posting, Bubble, great job! I explained all about the robins over in Photos (more than anyone cared to read, probably). No babies to watch this morning so on with the work. I am going to give that "Fluff" recipe a taste test as soon as I eat breakfast. My tummy has no clue what should be eaten any time of day!!!

Another HOT day so have been out to water the trug & potted plants, have sprinklers going in front & will have to add water to the pool when sprinklers are done. That wind & heat just sucks the water out. The well water isn't bad, just needs the chlorine tablets to keep the pool that pretty blue. Those tablets have tripled the price this year & the places I used to buy them (like Walmart) don't have any in stock.!

Hi, Patricia, you snuck in. Is this extremely early for fire season? Doesn't seem possible we have the worst part of dry, hot summer still to come here.

We just had a short sprinkle here and I think my daughter was dancing!  She said it hardly ever rains here!  Everything looks wet out there for the moment!

I tasted the jam on my bagel this morning and she did a good job!  I think it's nice when the first try goes over well.  It gives them incentive.  I bought her a Ball Blue Book yesterday and she spent some time her shuffling through it with several stops on the way.  I think she's hooked!

SHIRLEY, I commented on the birdies over in the photo section.  Loved it!

Better go get something done!  Have a good day...better than yesterday but not not as good as tomorrow!

A good Friday morning HELLO to EVERYFRIEND.

I have just finished reading MANY posts from all of you.  My head is spinning as I try to remember everything I have read.  Some posts are just so delightful and others have me nearly in tears as I commensurate along with you🦋🦋

BUBBLE, I am sorry the Covid bug found it's way to you😩. I hope you are feeling much better very soon.  Sadly there are SO MANY cases around now😩😩 We know many personally that have it and are trying our best to not be one of them.

JANE and SHIRLEY.....the pictures that BUBBLE posted for you both are delightful.....

ROLEY, I have not been able to watch every video you shared with us, but I WILL at some point.  They are wonderful and I thank you for sharing them.

Paul Harvey's story is so spot on‼️  I agree with every point, but sadly many if not most of his comments are just not part of this latest generation 😩😩😡. I remember so well his "HELLO, AMERICANS!" as well as his closing statement, "Now you know....the rest of the story," " Paul Harvey....Good day" ‼️ I tried to NEVER miss his daily radio show 🦋

Things are very sad right now in my world.  My dad, who lives in Arizona is not doing well at all.  My hubby and I are STUCK here in Colorado dealing with our own medical issues and want to get to my dad ASAP. As awful as it is to admit this and try to accept it, we just can not go right now‼️ I am getting very upsetting phone calls from old friends/neighbors telling me how awful I am for not being there.  I do not need to be told as I am fully aware of what this might look like to others. God as my witness, travel is not possible right now.  My brother has all of the legal rights that my dad gave to him because HE is the son and his generation thinks that women have no business being in charge😡 

I am thankful for all of you online friends.....take care and stay safe.

Jenny

Jenny, my heart goes out to you not being able to be with your father, and understand how difficult it is knowing there is nothing you can do to help. If it is any comfort, keep in mind that HE made the choices. I think you might have convinced him to move closer to you if you had been in charge, at least you could have helped him make better choices, right? Hugs to you and hope you can find peace in the days ahead.

I need a nap but didn't get a thing done today. Lots of laundry to do & floors to vac, but my excuse is.... (ready for this?).... "with it being so hot and the ACs working so hard, better not use an more electricity during peek hours than I can do another time, we don't want brown outs."       Well, one excuse is as good as another~~~~

 

Good morning..

Going to get my work done then high tail it to the basement to sew.
Remeber when we said we couldn't wait for warmer weather..and now we want Fall. Spring and Fall are my favorite times of the year.

We had Ma and Pa Crow with their 3 babies, that are big as they are here yesterday. Still no Drop Wing???

Shirley, thank you for the recipe, It sure sounds good!! Never thought of using roast beef, have use ham in the past.

Jenny, really? With all both  you and Bob with health problems to deal with and now this!! They are not friends, friends that know both of you would understand the tug of war you are going through. Surround yourself with those that lift you up, not drag you down. As Shirley said I hope you find peace to get through this.

Enjoy your day and stay safe..

 

Good Morning Everyfriend!  We'll be off to the Farmers Market a bit later this morning.  Emma spent the night with us last night and she won't be up and ready to go until later.  She was sooooo good and such a sweetie last night!

JENNY, I agree with everything SHIRLEY and AMY said.  Friends would understand and I'm so sorry you can't be with your Father but I bet even he understands!  We have to take one step at a time. 

I was here to hear some good news...Ali is going to have another baby!  They are all excited and thinking ahead already!

I have to grab some breakfast and get dressed and ready for my day!  I wish you all a good one...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow!

Jane, that is wonderful news!!! Nice to be there to share the happy times ahead!

Laundry on line now to label and put away the raspberry jam. Yes, some did make it into jam but a few made it to my tummy. 

Amy, I have to laugh to myself every time you talk about raspberries. The last month I was pg with Julie-Ellen, Cas & I went to the movie (in England). All those years ago the kids in the snack bar would go up & down the aisle to sell stuff.... we had little cups of raspberry ice cream that sounded so good at the time.  Until the day she was born I had morning sickness all day, so didn't go far from a bathroom. Only at the movies there was always a waiting line to the ladies bathroom. Movie was over so Cas was waiting to drive home, it was 7 miles of torture for me trying not to barf in the car. I smelled raspberry in my nose & all through my head and 66-67 years later will get dry heaves at the smell of a raspberry. It is for sure a different smell & taste from all other berries and I give you my share for the rest of my life, don't think I will ever get over the memory but sure do enjoy it showing up to remind me WHY I am this way! 

Congratulations & thanks for letting us in on the good news, Jane. "Ali is going to have another baby! "

My mother would take leftover beef roast from Sunday dinner and put it through the old hand-cranked meat grinder, add onions, leftover potatoes and gravy, and seasonings, make a batch of pie dough and cut into squares before baking.  Then add a large spoonful of ground beef to the pie dough squares, fold over and bake until browned.  Add flour and milk to beef drippings to make brown gravy to serve over and we had meat pies for another whole dinner.  She was very good at stretching leftovers to make a dinner for 6 during the Depression years.  Of course, she ground up cold lunch meat and made sandwich spread, too, but she generally used bologna with pickle relish and Kraft Salad dressing for that.  I think all mid-Western women had some sort of variation of your spread/dip, Shirley.  Times were hard back then and the old saying applied to everything.  "Use it up, Wear it out, Make it do, or do without."

Take care, All.

This is my wife standing next to our beautiful hibiscus plant. It blooms during the day time only and for only 1 day.

Here it is.