Was a rainy, drizzly morning today so it seemed like a good time to 4 wheeler out to the plum bushes on Thompson's. Noticed yesterday when I was riding, that the plums were nice and ripe, and some had already fallen off the tree. Decided that by the time we get back from next week they would probably be gone.
I had forgotten how quiet and peaceful it can be, just oneself and a bucket and endless free fruit for jelly. Picked a whole bucket in no time and now they have become 5 nice pints of jelly for the winter. My favorite kind of day!!
Have been spending the day chasing chickens out of the yard as they have found the grapes and after they get done eating at the top of the grape vine, they fly in the yard to scratch in the flowers. I'm starting to think about chicken soup. Won't turn them out so early tomorrow.
Dad had the sheep escape last night from Vince's and had to trail them home from somewhere toward Lake Andes. Must have been an uncooperative animal day today.
Nothing overly earth shattering here-- Just wish you all a few peaceful moments like mine in the plum thickets-- Love, Mom
2 comments:
I remember riding back there a few years ago back there with you and enjoying some free fruit. That sounds like an awesome day and wish I could have been there to enjoy it with you.
I have some much needed canning to get done this labor day weekend and am looking forward to it. It is just a relaxing way to spend the day and then when you see the finished product, it's so satisfying.
I too am ready for some soups and fall winter type foods. Summer has gone by so quickly, but I absolutely love fall, favorite time of year.
Miss you all...love Tammy
Sounds like a lovely way to spend the day, Mom. Wish I could have been there with you!
I made broccoli soup for supper tonight (to mixed reviews from those in attendance). It just felt like soup-weather. We got about three inches of rain over the course of the day today, but the weekend is looking pretty good.
It's State Fair time here and we haven't made it there yet. Maybe on Saturday, although that's also opening Husker game day, so it might be kind of crazy in that part of town. But, they are moving the fair to Grand Island next year, so this is Lincoln's final time as host. Suppose we should get there, because I doubt I'll be able to drag Kevin two hours west for it!
Anyway, I hope everyone has a nice long weekend! Wish we were going to be around to head to Wagner on Monday. Not a Labor Day goes by that I don't think about the parade and rides there.
Take care.
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