Greetings, All.
For some reason, whenever I try typing in the comment box here, ”Safari Web Content“ freezes. I force quit, but sometimes it still hangs up. So, from now on it will be typing in MSWord before posting here.
Muffy 1938: Thank you and true. The engineering curriculum is pretty much the same, but some school just do not have it. If he went to St. Olaf he would need to major in physics, but he also loves the classics. I have not spoken to him; he has not heard from the other two schools. Hubby is a retired professor, and former director of graduate studies for his college. He says that just having the N.M. Scholarship will help get him into Grad school even if he did not have the appropriate undergrad courses. They can always be taken.
Buttermilk: Have you tried the shelf-stable dehydrated buttermilk? If so, what do you think?
Little Sister: I understand what you are saying. My opinion – start with the fence. Then no one will see what you do. Although, around here, the fence must be short until you get to the back yard. If you install a solid fence, there may be sun issues for gardens. But, there are plenty of herbs and lettuces that will grow in the shade. Your front and side yard gardens can have the colorful lettuces and herbs along with your flowers. Most people would not know. Cooking outside – this is when the haybox type of cooking will work.
Mama Cando: I like to use Sesame Oil in my Asian recipes. However, we don’t use it very fast so I put the Sesame Oil in the refrigerator. I did keep the old rancid oil to burn.
Sewing: I continue to sew up the fabric that I bought a year ago. This time, it is flannel for PJs for Hubby. However, I did not get enough fabric! He will be sleeveless. I probably just guessed at the store without verifying an amount from an in-store pattern. So Remember – BUY EXTRA FABRIC. You can always use it for something else. JoAnn Fabrics has regular sales on notions. I already have shoeboxes full of bindings, elastic, zippers, thread, etc; plus a drawer full of patterns. Spend another dollar when you go to the store, buy just one more…
Today I must wash all the jars from canning the turkey, then label, and place them in the basement pantry. I use a Sharpie and write on the lid, plus, make a masking tape label with more information. I include the seasonings used and any other suggestions for serving. I know what I did and how I want to use it, today; but will not in a year. Plus, if I gift the jars, others will have the directions.
We did talk yesterday about Jose’s article of no electricity in Venezuela. I know what I want to do …start small with Goal Zero. Purchase their hand crank lamp to begin with, then add their small, foldable solar panel, battery/inverter, and lamp accessories piece by piece. Easy to use and take with us. Hubby looked at the prices and did not think it was a good idea. We already have 5 oil lamps plus oil, and many candles. He wants to start with a large regular solar panel, and the huge stationary system. We will see which is cheaper to get started with. On a set Social Security income, there is little wiggle room, even if we use our HELOC, the payments must be very small.
For serious homesteading and prepping you really need both people on board. I have done my part of storing food and water, laundry supplies and sewing/knitting supplies. It is his turn to get off his 80-year old butt and get his stuff done. He has three ceiling lights to redo, two faucets, add more firewood, and with spring – tighten up the garden fence and dig more gardens. Plus, it is time to install the spiles in the maple trees. To be fair, he has drained the water from the old basement that flooded. So, he is not entirely useless…Love him anyway.
Stay healthy and safe.