I just bought a butternut yesterday..now I have to find the receipe..
I think snappy had one too tho
What's everybody doing today?
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I think snappy had one too tho
I noticed the apples are falling off the trees here already but we haven't had a freeze yet..so they are bitter still..
Final result: the Payday bars turned out pretty well. They came out softer than I expected, so a little messy to be finger food. The taste is pretty darn close to a Payday bar. I would definitely make them again.
Copycat PAYDAY Candy Bars, A Sweet Treat (youtube.com)
Don't worry. Pearl. I did KP duty and made breakfast for my wife before I started playing. Honest.
Copycat PAYDAY Candy Bars, A Sweet Treat (youtube.com)
Don't worry. Pearl. I did KP duty and made breakfast for my wife before I started playing. Honest.
Got another load to the storage garage and another partial load to the dumpsters. Progress is progress.
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Same here. We've only been down to the low 40's. I'd like to buy a fruit press and make apple cider.
Thank you
I would be happy to. Can you send me a link, so I know I am posting in the right one? When I do a search there are several choices.
my little mini apples are soft this year, nice bright red skins, but over ripe I guess
Jake and I got up and went into town to get a quart of enamel paint and some thinner. We wanted to paint his truck frame. He had ordered a set of rocker guards that would cover up some rust below the doors on his truck. We sprayed the truck frame and installed the rocker guards.
Jake has been working on a briar wood pipe for his grandpas birthday so when we finished the truck he worked on it for awhile before going to the airport for a flight lesson.
Alexandra had a listing appointment on a very nice home and property that went really well and she will be putting it on the market next week.
Jake has been working on a briar wood pipe for his grandpas birthday so when we finished the truck he worked on it for awhile before going to the airport for a flight lesson.
Alexandra had a listing appointment on a very nice home and property that went really well and she will be putting it on the market next week.
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Just ordered a new hydraulic hose for the log splitter, came to $88. Rewired the electric gate opener. Also ordered the mounting kit for the Starlink and extra cable. The Starlink seems to be working now. For some reason Starlink had us 35 miles away form our location. I updated our address and now it appears to work. I have service in the house for the first time ever.
Be sure and post up some pics of the finished pipe. Looks like it's gonna be a nice one.
Glad you got it up and running. You will enjoy it.
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I haven't tried my laptop out yet. But my cell phone works in the house now. No more going up the hill to check my emails.
Soaked two sets of clothes today. It was hot! Temp in the mid 90’s. Just got a shower and put on a 3rd set.
Finished skidding all the limbs from the yard this morning. Still needs raking but that'll wait.
Bushhogged this afternoon since I’ll have a angus calf up here next week. I cleaned out the old corral, looks rough but it’s still usable. Then cut the few acres in the adjoining bull pen. Need to put the metal blade on the weedeater and do some trimming. I’ll pump a tank of water from the creek and set it by the corral. Still have to fix a gate.. next week.
Somehow I had it in my head there were only 30 rolls of hay at the end of the bull pen. I counted 53 today. So no worries about my calf and the heifers my cousin is bringing over. They have plenty of hay to last the winter.
I’m done for the day, trying to decide what I want for dinner. Might watch a football game tonight, several are on.
Finished skidding all the limbs from the yard this morning. Still needs raking but that'll wait.
Bushhogged this afternoon since I’ll have a angus calf up here next week. I cleaned out the old corral, looks rough but it’s still usable. Then cut the few acres in the adjoining bull pen. Need to put the metal blade on the weedeater and do some trimming. I’ll pump a tank of water from the creek and set it by the corral. Still have to fix a gate.. next week.
Somehow I had it in my head there were only 30 rolls of hay at the end of the bull pen. I counted 53 today. So no worries about my calf and the heifers my cousin is bringing over. They have plenty of hay to last the winter.
I’m done for the day, trying to decide what I want for dinner. Might watch a football game tonight, several are on.
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I like seeing the green grass there, but you can keep the heat. Our high today was 55 degs.
Mostly watching some college football and cruising the net
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One of my favorites, but try not to buy or eat too much candy.
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New baby born in our neighborhood this morning. Welcoming baby Julie Yoder, born at the birthing center down the road. She has two sisters and one brother. Mom was almost two weeks late, so we've all been waiting.
Just got back in from the bigger town. Went to Home Depot for cupboard paint and some floor mats and painting supplies. Forgot to get wood filler. Also picked up husband's prescriptions and then picked up barbeque for dinner tonight. Came home in a rain storm, but we really do need it.
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Just got back in from the bigger town. Went to Home Depot for cupboard paint and some floor mats and painting supplies. Forgot to get wood filler. Also picked up husband's prescriptions and then picked up barbeque for dinner tonight. Came home in a rain storm, but we really do need it.
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Started a house sitting job this morning. I normally like to unload my car to the front house door before I open the house door, and then I can make another few moves and close the house door. It helps to keep the dogs and cats from running out.
Homeowners were still home, a little late in leaving and she opened the door before I had emptied the car. Dog was so excited that I was there. He ran out and then back in. He did that a couple times. I had my last load that included my Yeti coffee cup (a gift to me) still almost full of coffee. Dog came running at me and bumped into me. Cup went up in the air and then hit the concrete steps. Top came off and coffee spilled all over the steps. Me? I knew I was not going to stay upright and tried to figure out how to land the best in a split second. There is a bush right beside the steps and I aimed for that and grabbed hold. I did not get a scratch or anything else. Homeowners were very concerned. I was absolutely fine. I may have made some screeching sounds which I do when I get alarmed. The dog began drinking the coffee on the steps.
I had a very similar situation when Crosby the Rhodesian ridgeback was still alive. I had her leash in my right hand. We walked up a short flight of stairs and were going to make a left turn. She saw a rabbit and ran behind me. I had to immediately decide if I was going to try to hold her back (would have been a foolish idea) or let her go. The smart thing was to let her go. This whole thing caused me to make a 360 degree turn, imagining falling and breaking some bones. There was a big sturdy bush right there and I grabbed onto it. It save me from falling. By the time I was done spinning, grabbing and getting my bearings, Crosby was back from her chase and we went home. Ridgebacks are hunters, among other things.
Homeowners were still home, a little late in leaving and she opened the door before I had emptied the car. Dog was so excited that I was there. He ran out and then back in. He did that a couple times. I had my last load that included my Yeti coffee cup (a gift to me) still almost full of coffee. Dog came running at me and bumped into me. Cup went up in the air and then hit the concrete steps. Top came off and coffee spilled all over the steps. Me? I knew I was not going to stay upright and tried to figure out how to land the best in a split second. There is a bush right beside the steps and I aimed for that and grabbed hold. I did not get a scratch or anything else. Homeowners were very concerned. I was absolutely fine. I may have made some screeching sounds which I do when I get alarmed. The dog began drinking the coffee on the steps.
I had a very similar situation when Crosby the Rhodesian ridgeback was still alive. I had her leash in my right hand. We walked up a short flight of stairs and were going to make a left turn. She saw a rabbit and ran behind me. I had to immediately decide if I was going to try to hold her back (would have been a foolish idea) or let her go. The smart thing was to let her go. This whole thing caused me to make a 360 degree turn, imagining falling and breaking some bones. There was a big sturdy bush right there and I grabbed onto it. It save me from falling. By the time I was done spinning, grabbing and getting my bearings, Crosby was back from her chase and we went home. Ridgebacks are hunters, among other things.
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And after all that, that dog probably didnt need to drink a caffeinated drink. Ha. Glad you're ok, Weedy.
So Weedy, you are practing ballet for the dogs now???
Glad your ok
Glad your ok
Now you too! Glad your ok..
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Thank you, Amish, Hooch and Backpacker.
After the owners left, I took the dog to the dog park. He is so social. Normally, my dog park visits are 45 minutes long. He was so full of energy today, I just decided to stay a little longer. We had no where else to go. He was busy the whole hour + that we were there, running, wrestling, boxing. He did not want to leave when we did, but he turned one in July and still gets a mid day meal and it was time for him to eat. He was exhausted and fell asleep after he ate lunch. He is still kind of quiet.
After the owners left, I took the dog to the dog park. He is so social. Normally, my dog park visits are 45 minutes long. He was so full of energy today, I just decided to stay a little longer. We had no where else to go. He was busy the whole hour + that we were there, running, wrestling, boxing. He did not want to leave when we did, but he turned one in July and still gets a mid day meal and it was time for him to eat. He was exhausted and fell asleep after he ate lunch. He is still kind of quiet.
Gus will miss you, but you will have other visits.
Saturday September 21st 2024
52f right now
I wont put AC off the window and shut the fans
until its 30 f daytime
8 pm and its dark like night
Maybe I will sleep better..I dont see moon tonight
George did bring me 2 big bags of chopped wood to start fire
Its now in basement
Changed all the cat litters
they were very happy
Dane Girl is now snoring
I ate chicken and coleslaw for dinner finally
Some Italian coffee e crema
I feel so tired..like low energy at 8pm
I dont stop yawning ..goodness
Anyway ...wish you a good Saturday night
Again ...
*Rest in Peace 12icermaker *
52f right now
I wont put AC off the window and shut the fans
until its 30 f daytime
8 pm and its dark like night
Maybe I will sleep better..I dont see moon tonight
George did bring me 2 big bags of chopped wood to start fire
Its now in basement
Changed all the cat litters
they were very happyDane Girl is now snoring
I ate chicken and coleslaw for dinner finally
Some Italian coffee e crema
I feel so tired..like low energy at 8pm
I dont stop yawning ..goodness
Anyway ...wish you a good Saturday night
Again ...
*Rest in Peace 12icermaker *
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Took the push mower in to be serviced this morning- should have it back in less than a week. @hashbrown what kind is your new mower and how do you like it so far? I’m tired of spending $ on plastic garbage.
Began cleaning up the driveway so it’s beginning to look better. How do weeds grow in asphalt?
Made 12-1/2 quarts of salsa.
Got to “roll my quilt” last night and got the lines for the next section to quilt.
Began cleaning up the driveway so it’s beginning to look better. How do weeds grow in asphalt?
Made 12-1/2 quarts of salsa.
Got to “roll my quilt” last night and got the lines for the next section to quilt.
It’s a Spartan they are made in Arkansa, so far so good.
Thank you. Will take a look.
Still recovering from my trip to get the cider press and the lack of sleep involved in sleeping in a small suv. I had planned on getting a motel but they were full so I only got a few hours sleep.
I will post some photos of the cider press once I get it set up and washed off. I have been finding a few folks with apples so this should be fun.
I worked late cleaning out a spot for our house sharing family to park their 28 ft bumper pull trailer. They have had it at a local lake where they run the boat launch and campground for half of the week. Things slow down now and it will be a couple of months till ice fishing. They both have full time jobs as well. It will give them extra room and someplace for visitors to stay.
I will post some photos of the cider press once I get it set up and washed off. I have been finding a few folks with apples so this should be fun.
I worked late cleaning out a spot for our house sharing family to park their 28 ft bumper pull trailer. They have had it at a local lake where they run the boat launch and campground for half of the week. Things slow down now and it will be a couple of months till ice fishing. They both have full time jobs as well. It will give them extra room and someplace for visitors to stay.
