From what I’ve read, the beans are supposed to be left on the vine until tan and dry, then brought in to finish drying.
Realistically, Wisconsin has very wet autumns, so I’ll probably just wait until most of the leaves have fallen off the bean plants, then bring the pods in and let them dry. Right now, they’re turning tan but getting soggier by the day.
I’ve been on medical leave, but it doesn’t quite cover all the bills. But, just a couple hours ago I got word that the Tier 2 tech support team where I work needs help sifting through paperwork and assigning callbacks, so tomorrow I start learning how to do that! Yay!!!!
You don't say? It's been raining for 2 solid weeks. Dry today, TG, but too cold to work outside.
I'm sorry to hear you've been sick. I missed the reason, but I seem to remember that you lost your voice? I lost mine earlier this year, and I couldn't talk for 2 weeks. My daughter was visiting and she gave me a box of "Organic Lemon Echinacea Throat Coat" Caffeine Free Herbal Tea put out by Traditional Medicinals. She's a singer and fights laryngitis periodically. Unfortunately, she gave me the tea after I was already well, so I can't vouch for it. But, she swears by it, and she makes part of her living off of her voice.