TUESDAY TID BITS

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This is a photo I took a year or so ago at  Edgefield in Portland. 

Wow has it been busy here.  On top of that, our net service was out when an underground explosion took out some major power lines.  The underground lines are supposed to assure that this does not happen due to ice, snow, etc.  I guess no one can cover all the bases, but then who expects the underground to blow up?  

Busy with what you say?  Well, Mom and Ron called and asked me if I wanted some fresh picked green beans.  Of course I did.  In my head I envisioned a nice bucket of beans.  Well... I got a cooler, a huge bucket and an apple box of beans.  YIKES!

After a full day of blanching and vacuum packing green beans, I gave a big bunch away and stocked my freezer with 17 bags big enough for two meals with the two of us... and 6 family celebration sized bags.
I was a whipped puppy by the time I closed that freezer door.

Then T came over with another big bowl of blackberries... which became a big batch of freezer jam and more berries for winter eating in the freezer as well.  I made them in pie jam and cobbler sizes.

For the first time in over 20 years, I applied for unemployment and it's been even longer since I was signed up long enough to actually collect it.  The hoops you have to go through are a bit crazy, but then what isn't these days?


Bear, Turkey, Squeaky and Max are coming to visit on Thurs!  Now that will be fun stuffs.  I guess I'll be cleaning house tomorrow. Ha.

So much for my life.  What's up in your neck of the woods?

Brother To Brother By Van Zant.wmv

I found this recently and loved it. Hope you enjoy it too. But then... I have been a fan of the Van Zants, all for ages. Like air they are. Refreshing and solid as well. Hummm... odd combinatioin huh?

Not much happened today. The Columbia was like the ocean with waves lapping at the shore. I love it when it gets a bit wild. It turns the color of the sea when it rains and today, rain and mist it did.

Without the car to get to the school, I am left to walk where I can. I don't much care for it. It's hard to tell what my feet are up to with the dumb glasses that I picked out last time. I'm gonna have to go back to the oval frames I used to wear that allowed more space. Live and learn.

We in Dumb Potter's Hell are not very particular about our roads... and sidewalks are sporadic. Lots of pot holes and places to twist an ankle. I am careful now after the last whoops. But I did get to see the river rock. Nice.

Here's another favorite of mine...

Lynyrd Skynyrd - The Ballad of Curtis Lowe

The Ballad of Curtis Lowe by Lynyrd Skynyrd from the All Time Greatest Hits album




Frogs are fairly quiet. Except for DH of course. But that's another thing altogether. Not really a frog at all. But a good thing. As for LA we began early with a phone call. But he is working long hours. I expect he will crash and burn up soon if not already. I am about there myself. Just after I closed my blog last night we were back on the phone again. He really is funny and I laugh an awful lot. I like that very much.



Otherwise, I am dependent on the kindness of the people in Dumb Potter's Hell to do my shopping etc.
Our ex-bus driver took me to the market today. That was very cool beans. Bear could not make it, but will come tomorrow instead... and take Squeaky away too boot. I am all for that. I will still have Loren and Max here but they run on autopilot well.

I got quite a bit of work done in the house. Yay! I am getting a mattress soon... thanks to Bear. Maybe I can sleep in a real bed again somewhere other than DH's house. I find that I sleep like a rock there. I'd like to do that here too.


Been many years since I slept laying down like that. My chair is comfy, but hey... you can't beat stretching out. (I know most people do not sleep in chairs and it's not considered a problem generally speaking.) But to re-cap for those who missed it... I had two boys who were at an age that required privacy. Eh-hem. And only two bedrooms. I did not require privacy at the time. Now I have taken over the room that used to be Max's. And I require my privacy very much these days!
So it is a good thing.

Well there you have it. Time to knock off for the night and visit those sugar plum faires who eluded me last night. Not that I am complaining... I'm not. It was worth it. Big grins.


Here's to hoping that if you want one... yes, some don't... I hope you have someone to snuggle up to tonight to make your night as bright as can be.