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To: Diana in Wisconsin
Lots of crazy weather all around Central Missouri this past week - flash floods in pretty much every direction - not a drop of rainfall here. I hadn't needed to water the victory garden for the past couple weeks but by Friday things were starting to get wilty so I'm back at it.

Tomatoes, cukes, peppers, and spaghetti squash all still thriving. We had the cannery running here on Saturday - Mrs. Augie jarred up another nine quarts of fermented dill pickles and I made ~15 quarts of spaghetti sauce. I canned 12 quarts and stuck the rest in the fridge to use right away.

The Ninja juicer I bought is a semi-useful countertop unit. It's quite slow, but it chewed through the onions and peppers like a champ, did a decent job on the parsley and basil, but not so great for skin-on tomatoes. It would fill the reservoir about halfway then I'd have to take it apart to clean the strainer. Apple cider will be its next test. I'll be amazed if it survives that.

Howard is figuring things out fast. When the golf cart comes out he's usually the first one on for a ride. We have to hang onto him when the deer are around because he WILL go after them if he gets the chance. Aside from that he sits up there and rides like a good dog. When we let him off the cart he stays with us rather than bolting to the woods. If he does manage to sneak off one beep on the training collar is all it takes to bring him back.

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362 posted on 08/11/2025 9:33:38 AM PDT by Augie
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To: Augie

LOVE IT! HI, Mrs. Augie! :)

Howard’s coat is looking so glossy and healthy! He’s loving his Best Life Ever. :)

What are the names of the other two dogs?


363 posted on 08/11/2025 11:50:52 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: Augie

Great picture and Hi Mrs. Augie!!


380 posted on 08/11/2025 6:50:10 PM PDT by MomwithHope (Forever grateful to all our patriots, past, present and future.)
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Augie, you have a beautiful wife, and some handsome doggies! That is the sweetest candid photo I’ve ever seen!


382 posted on 08/11/2025 8:30:16 PM PDT by FamiliarFace (I got my own way of livin' But everything gets done With a southern accent Where I come from. TPetty)
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