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Westy has it right, I used 1 cup of flour, 1 cup of water 2 tablespoons of sugar and a little yeast. a total of 2 cups and a little sugar dosn't sound like much but a 1/2 gallon container is none to large (I ended up with the ragged end of a disaster and sour dough starter all over the counter). You might go to http://www.fooddownunder.com and do a search for sourdough, lots of recipes and advice. Canadian Sourdough Oatmeal Bread, this is a good one, I've made it. be sure to use ether a crock or plastic container and wood or plastic spoon to stir metal can cause problems. You can also find English muffins and more here. Best of luck.

Wow, this is nice! I haven't been here in so long, and the day I show up, I get a chance to sit, visit, enjoy the sunporch and sip a little tea. We just had a solid week of rain and cooler temps. Now, I have so much to do, but just want to go out and play!

I haven't had much 'puter time in so very long, but wanted to take a minute and wish all of you (and where are some of you?) a happy fall. Our autumn weather here in OK has been so nice this year. Tomorrow we are suppose to be in the hight 80's.....of course that means there is still lots of work to do outside, but it beats stompping around in cold, wet, yucky mud! Hope everything in your neck of the woods is going well!

Turnips do well in the fall as a general rule. (I love turnips.) Depending on the weather, ours isn't as predictable as yours in CA, green beans can do very nicely also. ~Danny Lou~

I was thinking I wanted a wringer washer (I grew up helping do the wash on a Maytag wringer washer), and found one yesterday at a garage sale. Only thing was, the tub leaked. I think they would be great for quilts and blankets! I'll just have to keep looking. ~Danny Lou~

Westbrook, I bet the Christmas Spice Soaps are great! I like the idea of the grated orange peel and cinnamon together. ~Danny Lou~

Hi Angi, Welcome! I am still kind of new myself, but wanted to take time to say hello and hope you will enjoy the fellowship here. Sounds like you stay pretty busy. I think it is great that you are homeschooling. Look forward to getting to know you better. ~Danny Lou~

Haven't had much time online this past week, so thought I would take a minute to check-in. So, what is everyone's plans for the big Labor Day Weekend coming up? I am so looking forward to autumn and the beautiful changes it will bring, but I always kind of hate to see summer come to an end. (I know, that makes no sense, especially considering our temps probably won't change much until toward the end of September!) Anyway, we are having a big cookout. Lots of family and friends. That didn't take too much imagination to come up with, huh? I think I had rather take a few days and go somewhere, but then everyone would tag along and I would still be cooking, etc! So what are your plans (then you can also tell us what you'd rather be doing, if ya had yur rathers! ? Hope everyone will have a safe weekend above all else! (Along with good friends and a wonderful time!) ~Danny Lou~

Aaaaaahhhh, I love a happy ending!!! Praying you and hubby will be very happy, along with your precious family. May God heal all the old wounds and memories and may He replace them with joy unspeakable, peace for all seasons, and everlasting love! {{{{{Lynnie}}}}} You and your family will continue to be in my prayers.

WOW!!! Westbrook ~ That is so awesome! I am sure your gifts of a tea set/with the hand dyed cozies to match are treasured for years to come. Yes, you are right. You need to sew yourself one. So how did your cozy do at the fair? Our country fair becomes more commericalized every year. It is such a shame. I don't know if people don't have the time to handmake or what, but it is certainly discouraging when you see entries you know were not made by the individual who has them entered. (Too, I don't get as many "ideas" as I used to get years ago! ) Sometime you will have to post some pictures of you handywork. I would love to see the hand dying process. Too bad we can't have an online crafts fair! ~ Danny Lou

Hey Reci . . . Here is my email addy ~ cornerstonerockyridgeranch@yahoo.com Send me your snailmail address and I will get your rose rock on its way. I think you will find the rose rock very interesting. Danny Lou

Debbielee, I am so sorry you had to do this! Twenty-one years is a long time! Years of sharing secrets and making memories. Animals sure do wiggle their way into our hearts and grab hold!

Well, I had my three hours and then some! I started to get ready to leave and DS#1 came by, wanted to *talk* a little. Hadn't seem much of him the last few days, so enjoyed visiting. Between family, college and work, he stays pretty busy. Finished getting ready and decided to check out an Architectural Salvage. WOW!!! They had the coolest stuff! I got some really good buys. (DH didn't even complain when I told him, he would have to take the truck and trailer in to haul my bargins home!) Left there and went and picked up the youngest two from school. They wanted a snowcone, so since it was Friday, I agreed. On the way in to town we passed a closing sale. A gift/flower shop that had gone out of business a few months ago, was closing out everything at garage sale prices. I went a little crazy, but got things I can use for Christmas gifts. One fantastic buy was one of those glass containers the stores used to sell penny candy out of. It was full of votive candles (the ones that retail for around a $1.00). I got the jar and 29 candles for $2.00!!! Also, got some Leaning Tree greeting cards for a quarter each. Bought a couple of larger shelving type items (poor DH, he has to haul them also). We went on into town and got snowcones. I decided not to cook, so we went by and picked up bar-b-que ribs and chicken for supper (I only do that about once a month!) Got home and DS#1 was back with DIL and the two youngest grandkids, so they had supper with us and stayed until a little after midnight. So glad tomorrow is Saturday, so I can sleep in a little. All this tramping around, stomping out good deals makes me tired! It was a fun day though and I feel less stressed ~ (probably shouldn't dewell on what I spent or the *stress* may reappear!). You guys have a great weekend!!!

I've got about three hours today, to explore a little! Yes, I could find plenty to do here at home, but I am not looking (if need be we will trip over it for another day ~ work rarely *goes away*!). I want to get out and connect with ~ me, I guess. Haven't decided if I am going deeper in the country or to garage sales, wherever, I just know I am going. Hope I have something interesting to tell you when I return, but regardless it will be fun! Hope all of you have a great day and a super weekend coming up! *Talk to you later!* Take time to just enjoy life!!! Celebrate {{{{{yours!}}}}}

Hi Patty, Glad you decided to join in. Debbielee is right, the more who join in, the better it gets! Everyone has something to offer. It is a shame when we underestimate our own wealth of insight and information, thinking no one will be interested in "what I have to say." You may be the one who really encourages someone through a difficult time. So post away and don't be bashful! Oh, and pass that bowl of popcorn. Would you like a coke or dr.pepper to wash it down with? We got some that are iceycold!