Posted on 10/19/2019 6:28:51 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin
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Thank you, Diana, for keeping this weekly post going.
I always look forward to seeing what others have produced from their gardens...
Info: One, of a number of red scarves I made to send to, ‘Foster Care to Success’ College Kids. This is crocheted using a ‘Griddle Stitch’ and a Size J hook. I tried to keep it gender-neutral as the scarves are going to guys and gals.
I used 3/4 of a 7 oz. skein of Red Heart Super Saver yarn in ‘Cherry Red.’ Under $4 for yarn, and I had it finished in about 5 hours, total. Scarf measures 7’”wide, by 60” long, long enough to wrap around your neck a few times to keep the chill out. (Link below if you’d like to help this organization.)
Beau & his (now deceased) wife had FOURTEEN Foster Kids through their home; Beau is still in touch with two. Making it through the system and then on to College? Now, THAT is an accomplishment for sure, when you don’t have the support net that so many of us take for granted.
Morning all! Fall color in full swing here in west Michigan, we are about 30% my guess. Lots of rain means long lasting great color. Garden is in good shape for the winter sleep. Have some rooted sweet basil in a jar with some water on the kitchen windowsill. Have done this before, it will last awhile just in the murky water. Still just a few things to do outside, house related. I buried my 2 bonsai for the winter, a larch and a spirea. They do well right next to the foundation on the south side and covered in burlap. Hummingbird feeder was taken down weeks ago and replaced with our suet cage. Pileated woodpeckers coming already, surprised me the other day, very early. Planning a small bonfire for tomorrow. Making white turkey chili today and another apple pie. We love fall! Going too fast on all my winter craft projects I need to slow down. Hope many check in on this thread and let us know how you are doing, especially ones with health challenges - any updates are appreciated as we keep praying. My biggest question in the next 2 weeks is how much sauerkraut to put up. Have a great weekend everyone!
LOVELY! I finished the white blanket a couple of weeks ago I’ll post a pic. Love that stitch. It’s not off topic - we gardeners in the north need to keep busy in the cold weather.
LOVELY! I finished the white blanket a couple of weeks ago I’ll post a pic. Love that stitch. It’s not off topic - we gardeners in the north need to keep busy in the cold weather.
I haven't counted the number of green immature peppers but estimate there are 50 or 60.
Yowser. I just made chicken paprikash a few days ago in our pressure cooker. I use a lot if the sweet smoked paprika, about 1/4 cup. You have a nice long growing season.
We make a “beer can chicken on our charcoal grill without the beer can.
Slather the bird with oil, sprinkle on paprika, set it upright on the grill with a piece of aluminum foil over the top. Coals are indirect (sides of the grill.)
Feeding apples to some deer wandering out of the woods into the back yard.
Good Morning to you, Diana.
Feeding apples to some deer wandering out of the woods into the back yard.
Good Morning to you, Diana.
You’re welcome! It’s fun for me, too. I have lots of fun things planned for us in our ‘down days’ as we go further into Fall and then, Winter.
*SNIF* ;)
Can’t wait to see it! :)
Please post pictures off your balcony every week! I just LOVE that view. So jealous. I only have cows to look at. And then some more cows. A few buffalow over at the neighbors, though.
Did I mention cows? LOL!
Good Morning! :)
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