Midnightmom

Decluttering! Something I need to do - actually more like organizing the clutter! My hip and back have been hurting/aching for a couple of months now - not sure if it was weather related, but it seems to be calming down now so I can more, but still have to be careful to not push myself so much. I still use my wheeled walker to bring things in from the car when I've been shopping, but I don't necessarily bring it all in in one trip. Non-perishables can live in the trunk for a day or two with no issues so out there they stay! I just have to make sure to bring that stuff in the day before I go shopping again so I have room for the new goodies. Speaking of goodies: I was in WMart the other day because I needed to get a M.O. for my rent, and pick up some dog food, and paper goods (wanted to get TP so I wouldn't have to dig into my stash), but I always "cruise" all of the aisles while I'm there. Thank you WM for the power carts! Anyway, I was checking out the chicken because I wanted to make up some soup, and Holy Moly- I found 10 lb bags of chicken drumsticks that had been marked down for clearance! They had been reduced to $4.28 each! That's 42¢ per pound!!! You bet I bought them - almost all of them - total purchase 40 pounds of chix!!! And I did it knowing that I had no room for it! (Have you ever done that???) Well, I moved a bunch of stuff around and found room for them in the fridge. Today my IHSS worker was here and we packed up 20 lbs of those drumsticks into FoodSaver bags - 4 per bag. They are now living in the same shelf space in the fridge that the bulk bags were in, and I STILL need to find room in my freezer for them. Maybe I bought a few more days of freshness before they actually have to go into the freezer. When she comes back tomorrow we will raw pack some of those drumsticks into the pint & 1/2 jars that I bought at the Grocery Outlet when they were on sale. And, I mustn't forget to use some of them to make that chicken soup!

Do you want to expand your preserved soup varieties beyond the limited number of recipes in the USDA canning book, or perhaps even those in the Ball books? The Cooperative Extension Office at the University of Alaska-Fairbanks has published a 12 page guideline titled "Canning Soups and Sauces" that gives broad principles of how to do so safely. The exception to making up your own recipes applies to those that contain tomatoes: For tomato-based soups and sauces, like chili and pasta sauce, only specific, scientifically researched and tested recipes should be used, like those included here. (Aside: here's a question for you more experienced canners. If a spaghetti sauce calls for mushrooms - which I don't like - would it change the approved recipe enough to make it unsafe to can?) If you are interested in having this free resource in your library, click this link and the PDF will automatically download: file:///C:/Users/pclay/Desktop/FNH-00065_Canning_Soups_and_Sauces_small.pdf ETA: Did you catch the "error" in the recommended canning process? An astute home canner did, and this is the reply to her post:

No Grocery Outlets where you live?

New ad came out for the week of March 1st. Ball canning jars on sale! While supplies last! Case of nine 1 1/2 pint jars is $9.99 Case of nine(?) 3/4 pint jars is also $9.99 (Never knew there was this size) Case of twelve 1/2 pint jars $7.99

I figured he never "wore" a bridle because it would be too difficult to make his mouth twitch like he was talking; just wanted to see how many others had the same thought. There is a playlist on this YT channel if you want to watch some Mr Ed episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@MovingPicturesAVideoMetropolis/playlists There are also episodes of McHale's Navy on the channel.

How come Mr Ed never wore a bridle when he was tacked up???

We're supposed to have more snow again starting tomorrow (Monaday). I hope it isn't as much as this last time - I have several medical appt's to get to.

Did you know that oleander, though very pretty, is a toxic plant? Saw this story tonight about a donkey who ingested some and got very sick. The owner didn't know what was wrong at first and called her vet. The vet couldn't figure it out either and they took her to a large animal hospital for testing and treatment. It was ultimatley discovered that the donkey had eaten some oleander. We have to be aware of everything we grow, gather, or ingest! https://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/news/donkey-saved-after-oleander-poisoning

A history of bread, sliced bread, the invention of the toaster, and issues that aroseduring WW2.

It didn't need to get that warm. It is already melting, but it is leaving the sidewalks very slushy and slippery. I tried using my walker earlier today and could not push the wheels through the snow that was there, but it was a bit easier this evening due to the "warmer" weather and the fact that people had been walking on it all day. It was still a bit dangerous to take my dog out to do her business, but we got'er done!

No more parallel parking for me! This morning 8AM. I sure am glad that I got the last of the groceries out of the trunk before it started snowing last night!

OK, maybe it doesn't mean much to you, but here in the Sacramento Valley it doesn't happen very much at all. At present, it is sticking. Will it accumulate overnight or get melted by rain? Will have to wait and see. In the meantime, here's a vid or two of this "event." VID_snow2_ 2023.mp4 VID_snow 2023.mp4

Are you competing for my forum name???

I recently discovered a YT channel with all of "The Lone Ranger" TV episodes. I am posting the first three eps because they establish: who he is why he decided to use a mask introduces us to Tonto reveals how he acquired his horse, Silver explains the use of the Silver Bullets tidies up all of the loose ends from the origins story. The Lone Ranger - Season 1, Episode 1 - Enter the Lone Ranger John Reid, the sole surviving Texas Ranger of a murderous ambush, becomes the great masked hero with his companion, Tonto. The Lone Ranger - Season 1, Episode 2 - The Lone Ranger Fights On The origin of the Lone Ranger's horse Silver and his use of silver bullets is explained. The Lone Ranger - Season 1, Episode 3 - The Lone Ranger Triumphs The Lone Ranger must launch a daring plan to foil the Cavendish gang's plan to take over the town of Colby.

But your insurance is paying for other accomodations, correct? (with a kitchenette??) If it is a hotel, will they still do the daily cleaning, bed making, etc that they do for the shorter term guests? At least you're still in town so you can pop-in to check on progress or answer any questions they may have as work progresses. Pashi and I are sending some love your way......................

2021 Blue Angels SUPER HORNETS Deke Slayton Airfest

I put this here because she talks a lot about the ever growing number of aging "baby boomers" and the need to learn how to "treat" their various illnesses and ailments with non-pharmaceutical products and knowldege. In this video, Patriot Nurse discusses the most important informative steps for prepping based on historically informed priorities and current events. The combination of artificial intelligence, an aging population and the transition out of a Marshall-plan driven era will redefine our reality as we know it.

These discounts are provided through "The Purposeful Pantry" Here is the content of her latest newsletter, plus a link to a YT vid that goes into some more detail. The links and the discount codes for the DHs is at the bottom of this post. Yes, you have to open an account/register, but I think it is well worth it. You will be emailed a verification code by VeSynch. Levoit, Etekcity and Cosori make up the VeSync family of brands, united and powered by the VeSync app. Though each brand is distinct, they all share a common thread: designing smart products so you can have a home that works for you. Once you enter the verification code you can add whichever DH you want to your cart. It will show up at the normal price with the "default" coupon code. You need to hit the "PURCHASE" button to go to the confirmation page. Once there REMOVE the old code and type in the appropriate code for the size of the machine you are purchasing. I hope this helps someone who wants to get started, needs a new machine, or just wants to expand their abilities to process more food than they can now.

Are you still taking advantage of being put-up in a hotel? I would think it to be safer once the carpeting has been pulled up, etc.

Has he ever heard this duet with Natalie Cole?

Here's two versions of that song. The first one is sung by a "child" from a child's perspective. The other one has been "adultified" and is sung by Nat King Cole

You ever been as mad as this mom? Did the person you were "mad" at make this kind of a face? If so, do you think you might have over reacted?