Sunday, August 11, 2019

Off Kilter

I am just a tad bit under the weather.  Nothing serious enough to worry about, but enough so that rest is needed.  I will return shortly, when I can get my brain cells to function.  All they do right now is yawn.  :). 
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  1. Gorges SmytheAugust 11, 2019 at 10:02 PM

    I'll say an extra prayer for you, Vicki.

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    1. VickiAugust 11, 2019 at 10:27 PM

      Thanks, Gorges...You and the Mrs. and the Mighty Dachshund are always in mine.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 11, 2019 at 10:28 PM

    Vicki~ Are your fluid levels and electrolytes ok? It's been hot and humid in your neck of the woods. Red

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    1. VickiAugust 12, 2019 at 8:05 AM

      Red...I have a nurse who comes in three times a week to deal with my legs, and she also keeps track of vitals. I just wore myself down thinking I was still Wonder Woman. Don't bounce back as easily as I once did. :)

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  3. Practical ParsimonyAugust 11, 2019 at 11:20 PM

    I have some yawning brain cells. Do make sure you are hydrated. I got too hot a month ago.

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    1. VickiAugust 12, 2019 at 8:08 AM

      Linda...I always have a liquid near - coffee, lemonade, lots of water. A couple days resting will fix me right up. :)

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  4. Frank and FernAugust 12, 2019 at 7:30 AM

    Blessings, Vicki. Our prayers are with you and yours.

    Fern

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    1. VickiAugust 12, 2019 at 8:12 AM

      Fern...Sometimes I just forget that I passed the age of 30 several decades ago. There are consequences. Prayers are always appreciated, and my blog friends are always in mine.

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  5. CWfromIowaAugust 12, 2019 at 9:36 AM

    Vicki, you deserve a stay-cation after your canning marathon. Put your feet up, read a good book, take some naps, and just let the crazy world go by...

    Our sweet corn season has come to an end. We enjoyed it fresh off the cob, and I froze a sufficient supply for winter. I also dehydrated some toward the end when freezer space was at a premium. I'm now into green bean and zucchini season...canning, freezing, and dehydrating.

    Today I am thinking "chocolate zucchini cake" might be on the to-do list. We are getting the first very much needed rain in several weeks so no garden time. I love baking on rainy days...much cooler too.

    Take care, CW

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    1. VickiAugust 12, 2019 at 10:39 AM

      CW...Your prescription for a little R & R is perfect. Thing is, I just don't bounce back as quickly as I once did. But when I get really busy, I tend to forget about that part. :)

      Glad to hear your garden is producing well. I have been hearing of so many who are having problems due to the lousy spring. I have lots of corn dried. It rehydrates so very well and I like to grind it to add to cornmeal for cornbread. I still have a freezer full of chickens to can and I want to do another batch of baked beans - maybe next week.

      The thought of your chocolate zucchini cake made it almost necessary to find a drool bib! I am also fond of zucchini bread made with crushed pineapple. I may have to whine to my daughter to get a couple of zukes to bake with. I saw on the weather radar that Iowa was getting rain today. As usual, it seems to be missing us, although we had a little over the weekend. At least it is cooler and for that I am grateful.

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  6. One FamilyAugust 12, 2019 at 12:13 PM

    Hope you feel better soon!

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    1. VickiAugust 12, 2019 at 1:56 PM

      Thanks, One Family...Nothing that a couple of lazy days won't cure. :)

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  7. RobAugust 12, 2019 at 4:22 PM

    Admit it. You over did it canning...Please remember to take it easy. I have been napping more. its the cool weather. Its almost vitamin time. Sept 1st I start up for the season. Daily until May 1st

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    1. VickiAugust 12, 2019 at 5:48 PM

      Rob...Guilty as charged. Canning and a couple of other things. Getting better now that the weather has cooled down some.

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  8. CWfromIowaAugust 13, 2019 at 11:05 AM

    Vicki, thought I would let you know...
    I made the English Muffin recipe shared on the Prep School Daily site. Wow, I am never buying store-bought English Muffins again. The recipe made a dozen so if need be I am sure they could be put in the freezer and used when desired. They were so good that the guys didn't even toast them. They sliced them into two halves, put a little butter and some homemade apple jelly on them and ate them while still warm. Easy peasy...and better than I expected!

    Hope you are getting your strength back and feeling like yourself again...CW

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    1. VickiAugust 13, 2019 at 11:18 AM

      Thanks for letting me know, CW...I am impressed with her blog. I have been finding all sorts of good information there, but haven't gotten into the recipes yet. As a fan of English Muffins, I will give them a try. I am not crazy about most of the the store bought ones.

      I must be getting better for I feel a rant for the blog coming on! My grocery order comes Thursday and this time I refrained from ordering anything that needs to be canned, dried or frozen - just staples like flour, oatmeal, cornmeal, etc. Another day should bring me back to whatever passes for normal these days. :)

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