Littlesister – It’s great that your son-in-law was able to find an old Singer sewing machine. I bought a partially working vintage/antique Singer treadle sewing machine many years ago when I was handling props for a local production of “Fiddler on the Roof”. At that time, I hadn’t gotten interested in prepping so, when the play finished its run, I sold that sewing machine. Now, of course, I’m mad at myself for parting with it, lol. Maybe someday I’ll be lucky enough to find another affordable one that can be repaired and made operable.
Didn’t get any prepping done yesterday as I was laid up with a tummy issue. However, the day before I went to my favorite Bent n’ Dent store to do my monthly grocery shopping and found some nice dry beans (Cannellini, small white beans, and small red beans) for 60 cents US per pound. I got several pounds of each type of bean to vacuum-seal in glass jars (with an Oxygen absorber inside also) and add to my long-term storage pantry. I also saw some Bragg’s organic Apple Cider Vinegar at a great price, so I picked up a few bottles for my pantry. It’s still too cold in my kitchen for me to successfully ferment my own apple scrap vinegar – but I plan to do that once the weather warms up a bit more.