Littlesister – You’re welcome 🙂  Also, thanks for the tip about using a water bob laid on a tarp on the floor. I didn’t know they could be used that way. Do you know if one can stay filled that way for a long time or just for a short period when a big storm is expected (for example)? I guess I’m wondering if a water bob’s seams (If it has any) might burst open after awhile if it was filled with water but was not inside a bathtub that would (presumably) be supporting some of the water’s weight?
OldMtWoman – OMG, you had such a hard day! Here’s hoping the rest of the time your jDH’s away will be easier for you!
Muffy1938 – I have some of that Augason Farms’ dehydrated Cream of Potato Soup (or maybe it’s Creamy Potato Soup – I can’t recall the exact name) also but I haven’t tried it yet. I’ll be interested to hear what recommendations other folks have on how to make it more palatable. I’m guessing it probably would help to add more water and then simmer it for a long time to try to soften up the dehydrated veggies in the soup. You also could try pureeing the cooked soup with a stick blender or food processor to break up the hard, chewy veggie chunks if they won’t soften up any other way.
Today, I mainly just did my usual daily chores. I did get the chance, however, to watch some helpful short videos by Melissa K. Norris on making homemade doughnuts, and lacto-fermenting sliced small green tomatoes.