Text 10920, 123 rader
Skriven 2008-07-21 21:58:38 av Janis Kracht (1:261/38)
  Kommentar till text 10900 av Ruth Haffly (1:396/45.28)
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Hi Ruth!

> to Steve so we know where to head to next week. Also, he wants to know
> if you want him to make the bread Friday or Saturday.

Ok, message sent :)

>> Yes, that was the story.. it was in the local news here the day or so
>> before.

> And CNN had a slow news day so picked up on the story for national
> distribution.

haha.. I guess (grin).

>> Yes, it would.. I was looking at the landscape as we were driving into
>> Windsor the other day, and it is breathtaking.  I'd hate to see that
>> change much, but hopefully it won't even if the drilling does go
>> through.

> Knowing how fast the wheels of government turn, do you really think
> you'll see it in yur life time?

I hope not.

>> Would be nice if we didn't have to pay for it, but that would be a
>> dream I think (grin).

> I don't know. Have you ever been thru the village of Wyoming in western
> NY? They have natural gas street lights that burn 24/7.

I've read a bit about some of the places where they've done this, yes.  And
some sad stories about the surroundings as well.

>> And the maneating dogs is big joke (grin)  Think you knew that as well

> Yes, the only eating thing they do (besides food) is attention. (G)

Lol, well,  yes :)

>> > Most likely.  My dad's biggest invaders are rabbits.

> Dad never sunk his fencing that deep--and just uses chicken wire to
> begin with.  Just invites the bunnies in.

They'll eat what they can, that's for sure :(

>>> the asparagus doesn't seem to care (g).  Next year, I'll let the
>>> asparagus have the whole bed (actually late in the summer this year).
>> > You've got it down to a science.
>> The yard is getting full of garden beds Lol  I guess I could dissemble
>> the gazebo for more room (laugh).

> You could, but I wouldn't.  It gives you a retreat from the sun but
> keeps you out side.

Nah I never use it (grin).. I mean when I'm outside working on the garden. I
can't stay out in the sun or heat too long, period. When I said I feel like I'm
 'drunk' when I get overheated, I wasn't kidding. Shade helps some, but not
enough.


>> minutes, then sun.. (grin).  We had a wicked thunder/lightening storm
>> that cooked one of my modems day before yesterday (friday night).
> Not fun. OTOH it beats chasing after a dog who runs off as soon as he
> hears thunder.  My folks have to get him inside ASAP so he won't run
> off; they don't always succeed.

Priscilla is also afraid of thunder and lightening.. what's really funny is Mr.
Scaredy-Cat Toby is NOT Lol... Priscilla won't leave my side when it's going
on... Toby who normally is terrified of strangers, could care less :)

>> dialup bbs.. now I'll get that fried modem repaired in case this one
>> gets hit.  I still run a dialup bbs (phone/modem) along with the
>> internet only bbs.

> Having a back up is always a good plan. (G)

I've pretty much determinded that the modem may have just lost it's NVRAM
settings.  I'm going to reconfigure it and try it again... in a few day (grin).

>> It must be getting busy there.. so I can understand the "if" (grin).
> Got them done, an extra about 1.5 cups worth. Now I feel a bit better
> about having enough for the bracciole.

Sounds good ;)

>> > I generally make my own bbq sauce; have to check some recipes for

>> Oh I also make my own.. haven't bought barbecue sauce since I was
>> married I think (grin)... I was commenting though on the change I hope
>> is taking place in the general market.  It's aggravating when you have

> I'm hoping but not holding my breath that it's a sign of better things
> to come.

If we enter into some trade agreements with Cuba, the price of sugar will drop
more I'd think.

>> HFCS isn't in it.. even ketchup is full of it.. we buy only organic
>> ketchup at the health-food store to avoid it, as well.  Now once my
>> tomatoes come in, I won't care that much about ketchup either.  All
>> out of my own til then.

> i may start making my own but we don't use it too fast--have to figure
> cost, etc if it's worth while.

When you have time it's nice to do it.. but certainly for the price of a bottle
of ketchup ....(grin).

>> by hand. I do use malt syrup for some italian bread that I make
>> though.  It's organic and I get it at the health food store.

> Sounds good.  Steve will use honey but we'll buy a bear up in NY than
> try to bring a half full one.

Sure, makes sense.

Take care,
Janis

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