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Skriven 2008-07-30 10:44:16 av Ruth Haffly (1:396/45.28)
  Kommentar till text 10920 av Janis Kracht (1:261/38)
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Hi Janis,

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

 JK> Ok, message sent :)

Got it before we took off so it's printed and in our trip folder--a
pocket folder of stuff we need to bring.

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

 JK> haha.. I guess (grin).

We've seen enough examples of slow news; seems it's feast or famine at
times with them.  Lots of "breaking news" some days--why is so much
considered so important?

>> change much, but hopefully it won't even if the drilling does go

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

 JK> I hope not.

Agreed.


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

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

 JK> Lol, well,  yes :)

My parent's dog is like that too. The cat is a bit more aloof, typical
cat, but does like her share of attention at times.

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

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

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

Yes so plant a bit more for the bunnies.

>> the gazebo for more room (laugh).

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

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

I understand; I try to avoid sun most of the time.


 JK> > Not fun. OTOH it beats chasing after a dog who runs off as soon as
 JK> he > hears thunder.  My folks have to get him inside ASAP so he won't

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

That is funny!

>> dialup bbs.. now I'll get that fried modem repaired in case this one
 JK> > Having a back up is always a good plan. (G)

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

Let's hope it works;  fried modem isn't very tasty.


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

 JK> Sounds good ;)

I decided I'm going to use part of it for a batch of healthier meat
balls for my folks but still should have enough for the other.


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

Or if HI started to grow it again...............

>> HFCS isn't in it.. even ketchup is full of it.. we buy only organic

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

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

We're getting to the point where making our own, despite the cost of
some things, is more and more the way to go.  That way we know exactly
what's in our food.

>> 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.

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

 JK> Sure, makes sense.

And, we got some honey but the malt syrup sounds interesting.  Steve
said in hind sight, he should have sprouted some wheat grain some weeks
ago to make his own malt powder. But, he didn't so we got the honey.

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Catch you later,
Ruth
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