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I BOASTED to DH today about how I WAS RIGHT and HE WAS WRONG!!!! I was just about to go and start a fire in the fire pit to burn my dear friend back into good working order when he told me there was a burn ban. I guess I will have to wait just a little bit before fixing the darling up.

THANK YOU!!!! Im going to start working on it today and suprise DH when he gets in!!!

My CHILDREN!!!! Wheeewwww!! My son was told to dump something out of my iron skillet a while back. I never checked up behind him, and recently found it outside. It has been used for mud pies, playing in the fire pit and heavens only knows what else. It is rusted and a mess!! DH says to throw it away because we have tried to wash and clean and the rust remains. I'm having a hard time parting with it so I hid it under the porch Is there anyway to salvage it or should I chunk it and anty-up for another one?

That is just awful!!! I visit Drudge everyday for news and I haven't had this happen....guess I will be a little more careful.

This sounds great! Thanks for sharing.....I'm gonna put them on my list of sites to check out.

You really should write a book....you words are so inspirational and full of wisdom. You are truly a blessing to your family and you have blessed my day.

I LOVE this idea!!! You have a beautiful family and what a nice place to camp!!!!

Violet, I may need to get a "direct line" to you before this is all over!!! LOL... JCk...I'd love that recipe!!! They used to have these tubes from Pampered Chef that you could bake breads and cakes in that were really neat. I forgot about those....may have to look them up on Ebay. I seriously never would have guessed I'd be doing all of this and I'm so proud of myself for followig it through....wonder what neat little things I'll be getting into next year???

Thanks for filling me in. I'm not doing any canning projects unless it comes from Ball Book or I check it here first.

Has anyone ever tried this? http://endtimesreport.com/cake_in_a_jar.html APPLE SAUCE CAKE-IN-A-JAR Ingredients: 1 large can (24 oz) of apple sauce, or 3 cups of peeled, chopped apples. 3 eggs 3 cups flour (all purpose) 1 cup corn oil 1 ½ cups chopped walnuts or hazelnuts, pecans, etc 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon allspice ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup raisins, currants, or chopped dates Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease and flour 6 or 8 wide mouth PINT jars. Fill the jars about HALF full with cake batter. Bake at 325 for about 30 minutes, or until a tooth pick comes out dry. Remove the jars from the oven ONE at a time, wipe the rim, then cap with simmered canning lid and secure the ring. Cool the jars on a towel until they "ping" and seal. Store on a dark, cool shelf. I went to the larder to check on my "Cake-in-a-jar" supply before writing this. I was amazed to find the date, May, 1999, written on the lid, and they are still looking good! It is time to bake more bottled cake. For a "different" taste I will delete ½ cup of applesauce and add ½ cup of brandy or rum to the cake batter. This should ensure it will keep for years. This cake will be spirit-filled!

I'm so excited!!! I was hoping that you would start a blog....I think you have lots to say. Can't wait to read more.

Stephanie....thanks so much for sharing this. It has been fascinating and very enlightening.....and certainly has me thinking!!!

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY!!! So glad you got a laptop and will be joining us....

Man...this is awesome!!! Thanks for posting all of this....it's nice to see someone else's to get a better idea of how to improve your own. This is also a great learning tool to newbies.

WOW...thanks for sharing this!!! This is a great idea and guide for me to go by!!! Can't wait to tap into more of your ideas!!!

Fantastic that you are getting so much done and very inspiring. I'd love to know more about how you record everything....something I've been needing to do!!!

Hi Samantha....glad to meet you here and good luck on the binder. I have just about burned my printer up and I still don't know that I will ever get everything printed that I want to print and what I do have is so far from organized it's not funny!!! I found Mrs. S almost a year ago and I'm still finding new places to go to and explore...have fun and welcome!

Hang in there Lady....it is so inspiring that as you are struggling to feed your own that you are concerned about sharing what you have with another. I hope that things will change...and get better. I'm glad that you were able to get what you needed to garden. Have you got all of your seeds?

Sending many prayers your way. Do you want to stay in the area or would you be willing to relocate? I know in MS they have a shortage on Special Ed teachers. They even offer all expense paid education for anyone committing to go into the field. Glad you were both able to get on the same page and work as a team and set up your plan. Please keep us posted.

C4C...just think of the blessing it will be for the person who gets it? This is awesome that you are able to share something like this. Even though it has it's cons atleast it is in good enough working condition to be put to good use. It could make a huge difference in that single mom's life who cant get a job because she has no transportation. Thanks for passing your blessing along and thanks for the lesson.

I sure hope that you find some relief and feel better soon!!!

I know what you mean...but look at it this way....it was not a frivilous purchase because it will serve you and your family well. No granted I didn't look at the link or the price but I say...NO GUILT.

Necie....keep blogging....I look foward to reading more!

Thank you for sharing your Grandma with us.....I hope that she had a wonderful birthday!

What an inspirational story!!! You are truly blessed and your children are as well to have such loving and God-fearing-believing parents. The wisdom you gained is priceless and the riches that he has given you is unmeasurable!!! Thanks for sharing.