tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post2164663713456672068..comments2024-03-09T02:21:59.660-08:00Comments on HOPE AND THRIFT: WINDFALLJanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-71802073402663454712016-08-05T08:30:01.381-07:002016-08-05T08:30:01.381-07:00Thanks Dana! The look of astonishment on the litt...Thanks Dana! The look of astonishment on the little ones faces when they "discover" the pirate's booty is priceless. Is fun to suspend our beliefs for a little while and imagine there really are such things as buried treasure. Life is too short to take it seriously all the time! Off to can carrots! Hope you are having a fun week!<br /><br />Hugs<br />JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-68941166272505971812016-08-05T07:44:28.051-07:002016-08-05T07:44:28.051-07:00That buried treasure game made me smile. I need to...That buried treasure game made me smile. I need to remember that for the day I have grandkids (my girls are 12 and 14 so that's a ways off!)<br />Your scarf came out beautiful!<br />Cheers, <br />Dana DJLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10754369937308388634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-7831219361282230972015-08-18T12:44:01.504-07:002015-08-18T12:44:01.504-07:00I love the picture of your dog in the ferns, so cu...I love the picture of your dog in the ferns, so cute! Ferns are one of my favorite plants, we have sword ferns that grow naturally around here, as well as a bunch of other varieties, and I think they are all pretty. I love the idea of bring change with to the beach to hide for the little ones to uncover, what a fun idea! I look forward to being a grandparent one day, luckily I have young nieces and nephews to enjoy visiting with. :) April's Homemakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03839044050318217592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-979209979253273152015-08-16T10:19:22.435-07:002015-08-16T10:19:22.435-07:00So sorry to hear about your garden, but I do under...So sorry to hear about your garden, but I do understand. I'm glad that I canned lots of blackberry and grape juice the year they were so bountiful, because the past two years the winter winds have really destroyed the vines. They are coming back, but I'm thinking this year maybe I need to wrap them in burlap or something to protect them. <br /><br />You probably don't have a lot of time to can this year anyhow, so maybe it's a blessing. <br /><br />You have to toast the bread to keep it from becoming too soggy and serve it immediately. I had a picture of it looking really pretty, but then Ran tossed it and made it look kind of sad. Ha! It's not the prettiest of salads, but boy is it ever good!<br /><br />Have a lovely week!<br /><br />Jane Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-7494429099540359152015-08-15T19:07:21.247-07:002015-08-15T19:07:21.247-07:00I've been wanting to try panzanella--didn'...I've been wanting to try panzanella--didn't realize the bread cubes needed to be toasted. <br />I dry tomato seeds the same way you do--can't imagine making a fermented mess in a jar to clean the seeds. <br />Canning and freezing last year was a nearly overwhelming chore, but glad we have the extra stored in the cellar as this year's garden has been drowned in the non-stop rain of July. Morning's Minionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912356455981434029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-48082706609730525212015-08-13T17:13:47.140-07:002015-08-13T17:13:47.140-07:00Thanks Leslie! That's a very clever idea for ...Thanks Leslie! That's a very clever idea for cleaning rugs. I'll have to give it a try. <br /><br />Have a lovely time picking peaches. Can't wait until our trees are big enough to really produce. Hope it will be cool enough for canning!<br /><br />Hugs<br />JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-86191423612448848442015-08-13T17:10:49.761-07:002015-08-13T17:10:49.761-07:00Hi Debby! I'm rather ashamed of my garden at ...Hi Debby! I'm rather ashamed of my garden at the moment. Always striving for the perfectly neat and orderly one like a Beatrix Potter illustration, but never attain that goal. Right now all the tomatoes are running wild, having broken their stakes, the pumpkins have grown into the iris bed and the hollyhocks are all tilting to the right after the last big wind storm. Not my ideal at all. <br /><br />Enjoy your blackberries! We used to have so many but the last couple of years the winters have really wreaked havoc with the canes. Hope you plan to keep some of the blackberry wine for yourself, it's such a pretty wine. We'll probably make up a batch of crabapple soon. It's pretty popular among friends. <br /><br /> I don't have to wish you a lovely weekend, I know you will have one!<br /><br />Hugs<br />JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-25675285730689396112015-08-13T13:21:16.960-07:002015-08-13T13:21:16.960-07:00Beautiful scarf! Thanks for the tip on washing ru...Beautiful scarf! Thanks for the tip on washing rugs. I have one braided wool rug that we stomp on in the snow to clean each winter. Now with your tip, I don't have to wait for enough snowfall in so. Missouri. ;) Off to pick up peaches for canning.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />LeslieLeslie McKinleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08082544707682903607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-3026986132114495412015-08-13T12:10:13.664-07:002015-08-13T12:10:13.664-07:00The month is flying by. So much happening over her...The month is flying by. So much happening over here as usual Jane. I love to come and peep into your world. The maple peach jam sounds out of this world. I would love to see your garden it has so much bounty. Our little vegetable and fruit garden is new and so it will be a while before there's enough to bottle or jam, except for the old sour egg plum tree that hopefully I'll be able to use for chutney or jam. Someone has promise Ahmad a bin full of blackberries and so he plans to make ups some batches of wine.Like you he will probably give most of it away.<br /><br />It's good that you had time with your son and grandson. He is so cute and what a fun game you play.<br /><br />May the remainder of the week be just as thrifty and bountiful for you.<br />debx<br />debby emadianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12222092755385566586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-512720755089782382015-08-10T06:58:03.198-07:002015-08-10T06:58:03.198-07:00Thanks! I'll check that out. I love the idea...Thanks! I'll check that out. I love the idea of forging also. Mary gets her plants from many sources so you never know. <br /><br />That quote by Elisabeth Elliot is one of my favorites. Always a good reminder, especially when the summer heat starts to make me crabby, Ha! <br /><br />If you look closely at the "look inside" feature on the book's Amazon site, you will discover that the pattern for the scarf is given, if you can't get the book from the library. It really knitted up quickly, pretty simple pattern. I'm thinking about knitting one in plum. <br /><br />Love canned peaches, also, the old-fashioned way in heavy syrup. They make a nice dessert. We're peach crazy this year for some reason. <br /><br />You have a lovely week also!<br /><br />Hugs<br />JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-18425498260207836832015-08-10T06:49:34.430-07:002015-08-10T06:49:34.430-07:00And thank you for yours sweet Rainey! Hope you ge...And thank you for yours sweet Rainey! Hope you get back to your regular routine soon. Stay cool and don't overdo!<br /><br />Hugs<br />JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-45123124843919843332015-08-10T06:32:05.383-07:002015-08-10T06:32:05.383-07:00I'm back to ask if the ferns are the fiddlehea...I'm back to ask if the ferns are the fiddlehead type that can be eaten in spring? Pretty as they are I have a mind to forage and couldn't help but wonder. If you're not sure check out this video:<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suLsXvXPMGgmagnoliasnteahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08517995125207145961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-74671400998075483542015-08-10T05:59:49.062-07:002015-08-10T05:59:49.062-07:00Love the quote by Elizabeth Elliot, and I think it...Love the quote by Elizabeth Elliot, and I think it's absolutely true. The scarf is gorgeous! I may see if my library has the book as I often get them there for projects, too. <br />I'm impressed by all the canning. We love home-canned peaches, and plum jam. Droolin' now.<br />What a nifty idea the buried treasure is.<br />Have a great week!magnoliasnteahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08517995125207145961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-65788886421111421922015-08-10T02:46:57.475-07:002015-08-10T02:46:57.475-07:00Your bounty looks and sounds wonderful. You will ...Your bounty looks and sounds wonderful. You will enjoy the rewards of summer long into winter.<br /><br />Have a great week dear Jane and thank you for your encouragement, love and prayers.<br /><br />FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.com