Good Morning, All! Hope you are all doing well this morning!
Back to work tomorrow; I enjoyed my vacation but didn't get much done - other than doing lots of running back and forth to daughter's town to take the grandsons here and there. Then again, I can't complain about having time off JFL (Junior Football League) practice started a few of weeks ago for the older one, and soccer will start soon for the younger. I can't believe that their school starts in mid August - that seems so crazy! We didn't go back to school until after the Labor Day holiday when I was a kid - of course, our schools weren't air conditioned either...
I spent a few hours yesterday in the garden and kitchen - got beans, peppers, and tomatoes picked, and prepped most of the tomatoes for salsa - I'll probably make and can the salsa tomorrow before work or Tuesday. I need to get my ACLS done today - don't know why I keep putting it off. Well, yes, I do - it's a new program this year. So far, it's not as bad as the one where I had to play a video game, but it still isn't fun. I need to get it done ASAP since I want it on my resume, just in case - I'm concerned about a vax mandate at work. They won't have much choice if the feds/state require it for compensation for Medicare/Medicaid patients. Last I heard, over 90% of the physicians were vaccinated; but the total for overall employees was under 50%, so I don't feel too lonely. A nearby hospital system has mandated the vax so it's getting closer. If I thought I could get in to my favorite ortho doc, I'd get at least one of my knees replaced and use up some of my med leave time...
The kittens are 14 weeks old now - and seem to be turning into cats They are learning their job of keeping rodents at bay - they have been bringing me mice and small rabbits. Hopefully they will make a dent in the tree rat population next spring... Then again, if I lose my job, WE may be eating the tree rats Although there was a nice 6 point buck and 3 does eating apples from one of my apple trees a few days ago, so other options are available. I'm rather fond of Bambino (Italian beef made with deer roasts.) Maybe I'd better pickle some of those Italian peppers from the garden instead of using them fresh...
I actually saw canning jars on a local faceborg re-sale site - for $5/dozen! I was very surprised to see them for that price, but didn't bite as I probably have enough. Rural King also had Ball brand canning jars in stock at my local store; mostly quarts. No boxes of lids though; not even lid/band combo boxes. I mostly use my AA canner unless I'm canning a lot at one time, but I should probably go get extra gaskets and overpressure plugs for my Presto canners, just in case. The ones on them are fine, but if I have to do a lot of canning, they will wear out faster. I'll put that on my list for the Amish bulk food store - I'm planning a trip up there next week anyway.
Well, I've been back and forth to the computer several times, so I guess I'd better get this posted. You folks all take care out there; stay safe!!
Back to work tomorrow; I enjoyed my vacation but didn't get much done - other than doing lots of running back and forth to daughter's town to take the grandsons here and there. Then again, I can't complain about having time off JFL (Junior Football League) practice started a few of weeks ago for the older one, and soccer will start soon for the younger. I can't believe that their school starts in mid August - that seems so crazy! We didn't go back to school until after the Labor Day holiday when I was a kid - of course, our schools weren't air conditioned either...
I spent a few hours yesterday in the garden and kitchen - got beans, peppers, and tomatoes picked, and prepped most of the tomatoes for salsa - I'll probably make and can the salsa tomorrow before work or Tuesday. I need to get my ACLS done today - don't know why I keep putting it off. Well, yes, I do - it's a new program this year. So far, it's not as bad as the one where I had to play a video game, but it still isn't fun. I need to get it done ASAP since I want it on my resume, just in case - I'm concerned about a vax mandate at work. They won't have much choice if the feds/state require it for compensation for Medicare/Medicaid patients. Last I heard, over 90% of the physicians were vaccinated; but the total for overall employees was under 50%, so I don't feel too lonely. A nearby hospital system has mandated the vax so it's getting closer. If I thought I could get in to my favorite ortho doc, I'd get at least one of my knees replaced and use up some of my med leave time...
The kittens are 14 weeks old now - and seem to be turning into cats They are learning their job of keeping rodents at bay - they have been bringing me mice and small rabbits. Hopefully they will make a dent in the tree rat population next spring... Then again, if I lose my job, WE may be eating the tree rats Although there was a nice 6 point buck and 3 does eating apples from one of my apple trees a few days ago, so other options are available. I'm rather fond of Bambino (Italian beef made with deer roasts.) Maybe I'd better pickle some of those Italian peppers from the garden instead of using them fresh...
I actually saw canning jars on a local faceborg re-sale site - for $5/dozen! I was very surprised to see them for that price, but didn't bite as I probably have enough. Rural King also had Ball brand canning jars in stock at my local store; mostly quarts. No boxes of lids though; not even lid/band combo boxes. I mostly use my AA canner unless I'm canning a lot at one time, but I should probably go get extra gaskets and overpressure plugs for my Presto canners, just in case. The ones on them are fine, but if I have to do a lot of canning, they will wear out faster. I'll put that on my list for the Amish bulk food store - I'm planning a trip up there next week anyway.
Well, I've been back and forth to the computer several times, so I guess I'd better get this posted. You folks all take care out there; stay safe!!
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