Greetings, All
Amy Dixon: You will enjoy your new water heater. We got a new one in January and are really happy with it. We knew the replacement was coming soon, but the stove died first. Luck of the draw. The suggestion is to replace water heaters after only ten years (by the industry, of course) so you have been lucky. We too, have (had) cold water by the time it gets to our sink. Good thought there, let us know how it works out. We did not think about a booster of some kind. We cannot use an in-line heater because of the high calcium in the water. A heater around the piping might work. A water softener is out of the question while we live in the country. Too much salt added to the soil.
A note about placing the water heater – make sure it is up on blocks in case the basement floods!
Little Sister: First, celebrate and enjoy family while you can. I agree with Columbia River, the rest is just…things.
Consider this, instead of another electric burner for inside, get a camping stove for outside. You will be able to use it <span style=”text-decoration: line-through;”>when</span>, sorry, IF you lose electricity. A Camp Chef two-burner stove is about $100. It is portable and the burners are HOT. (Love pepper steak. I want to can it. Don’t know if possible, but I want to.)
Columbia River: Cauliflower queso. Vegan, right? Freezer? Sounds good!
Mama Cando: Are you sure it is Osteoporosis, and not Osteogenesis? Osteoporosis would be unusual for a baby. Whatever the real name is, Best wishes to them because it will be a challenge. Positive thoughts and patience for them.
Old Mt. Woman: Which N95 mask do you have?
Namelus: I will need to look up your Van der Waal Field. We have very hard water, so anything that removes the calcium is appreciated.
Woodsrunner: I have not been as active with Morse lately. Shame on me. I agree with you. Learn the small words and letter combinations. It will make it easier learning in context. I think our club presidents wants to try some Morse at Field Day in June.
I am canning the mushroom soup that I made two days ago. We had a small bowl along with a hamburger fried in butter and Worcestershire sauce. Tasty combination. I decided to put the mushroom “soup” in pint jars, because it is not a full meal. Plus, in a pint jar, I can use it for sauces in dishes or over meat in gravy. Cool. Plus, by adding a pint jar of dry beans to fill out the canner, I gradually build up that stock, too. Oops, I put 1 cup in the pint jars. It should have been ½ pint. Hmmm. Squashed beans.
I got the needed fabric so I can finish Hubby’s pajamas by adding the sleeves. I was being good and not looking around JoAnn’s; just the flannel and go. He facetiously said, “Don’t you need more yarn?” Then the clerk said, we have “Homespun on sale.” Uh, oh. That is what I need for a blanket for my niece – she chose it. I have been making them blankets when they announce their pregnancies; not a small one for the baby, but large ones for them to cuddle with baby. So, I got four skeins. I will need more, of course. No announcement yet, so I have time.
We have been so busy with family events that not much has been getting done here. Hubby has started to boil the box elder sap.
Sleight of hand. Last night we went out for dinner for second grandson’s 16<sup>th</sup> birthday. Afterwards, the entire family went to a well-known theater to see a play – it was our Christmas present. I noticed that when Grandson 2 handed out the tickets, he was noting the seat numbers. He gave Hubby #11, me #10, slid #9 to the bottom of the stack, and proceeded to hand out the rest. So, he CHOSE to sit next to me; big strong high school student loves his Grammy. A couple times during the play he put his head on my shoulder. Not an easy feat since he is a foot taller. Fun. Daughter suggested that we do this every year. After all we don’t really need things anymore at our age. Time with family is more important. Nice evening.
When the canner is done, I am off to find something to wear to next week’s wedding that still fits. Then, finish the PJs.
Don’t get stuck in the mud. Enjoy the mild weather.
Thank you, All.