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rain
It’s a good thing when fire danger is extremely high and you have escape plans in place in case the worst case scenario happens in your neighborhood. Thank you, rain and clouds. Much appreciated! In other news, the Elberta peaches … Continue reading
happy belated bluegrass birthday
Many weeks ago Banjo Man declared that he wanted to go to a bluegrass concert. For his birthday. Because there would be a…wait for it…banjo. The Travelin McCoury’s were coming to town. The who? I had no idea. But there … Continue reading
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a whole lot easier
Consider this a commercial. When I discovered the steamer canner I bought in 2021 would not work on my new induction cooktop, I was very, very sad. But Retired Mountain Lady came to the rescue and showed me hers. She … Continue reading
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plum dandy
Welcome to my world. It’s very fruity. Plums were tempting this summer. In my younger days I had two plum trees and I spent many hours canning plums for Banjo Man’s winter snacks. Plums are so easy to can, make … Continue reading
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come to mama
Check it out. This garden surprise is almost as long as a foot-long Subway sandwich. After three months of watching and watering my zucchini plant and having very little success in growing any, this morning’s monster was a bit of … Continue reading
a fabulous 4th
The weather was perfect. Warm but not too warm, sunny, breezy and bright. No thunderstorms on the horizon this year! The parade had a record number of vintage automobiles. So gorgeous! Watchers from the roof of the Pantry. Dancing Mandolin … Continue reading
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the bunkhouse
Very exciting days up on the hill. Banjo Man isn’t on the construction crew, but he is definitely enjoying his supervisory role as the Bunkhouse–Formerly Known As The Annex–becomes a reality. Banjo Man had his crew–Ben, Will and the FG–painting … Continue reading
opening day, but not for football
You guessed it! It’s Peach Man season! We are gorging ourselves. I’m even toying with the idea of making cherry jelly. Next week and the week after that the apricots will arrive. Brace yourselves for jam, my friends. It will … Continue reading
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the first eight hours
The Funny Grandson and his parents arrived Friday afternoon and within 30 minutes–after hugs and greetings–the kid ran down the hill and jumped off the dock. He’d worn his bathing suit under his pants since Butte, so he wasted no … Continue reading
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fly boy
Very early Saturday morning the Funny Grandson, his dad and I were down at the beach. Uncle Will had been burning driftwood, the FG hauling brush, and Ben and I drinking coffee. And then…the neighbor started up his sea plane. … Continue reading
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is there any more pie? 