Diversity

 

At Sportsman's Lake Park in Cullman, we saw these two together, apart from their respective flocks. Not only did we see them together, we saw them multiple times. They wander far from their own kind. We were impressed that they found friendship. 

About my friend from yesterday, we only know each other from meeting at a church yardsale. Of course, when I heard about her thrift/junk/antique store, I was interested. We really do care about what happens to each other, but she is interested in selling stuff. We will continue to be the same kind of "friend" to each other--not close at all and only bound by her business. But, I tried to help someone and it hit me in the face. 

At the beginning of the year, I found Kraft Parmesan Cheese in the can with the green top. I got another coupon as they were available and ended up with 3 or 4 coupons for $0.50 off. I did use them before they expired in May or June. Well, now there are more coupons and I have 5 more of the same coupons that expire December 31, 2021. Now, if I can find a good sale this Fall. 

Today, Thursday, Tommy helped me as I unloaded the dishwasher. I give him a stack of bowls or whatever and tell him where to put them as I hang onto the counter and bend. Later, we will load it. In the meantime, he did something else.

Then, I put two packages of ground beef in a tall, wide pot with a half cup of water and he chopped it with the multiple blade chopper. I used 1.05 pounds of 90/10 and 1.25 pounds of 75/25. When it was done, it was chopped more finely than I have even seen ground beef chopped. Then, I put it in a collander and poured over it water boiled in the microwave to remove the grease. I froze two pint bags with 2 cups of meat in each. A little over a cup is in the refrigerator for dinner.

It feels good to know that two more meals of protein/meat are already prepared for whatever I cook for two meals. Plus, those dishes will probably make another two meals for for meals of meat. 

Tommy is going to peel two pounds of carrots, so I must go in and wash them and bring it all to him. I am not working him to death, but he just carried clothes out to the washer. It is a semi-busy day for both of us. 

Usually, the hummers have a battle with everyone involved. Today, I watched one of the smaller hummingbirds approach the feeder and a larger one chase him away. This went on for about ten minutes. If I had filmed it, no one would guess it was a different chase each time. 

My nose hurts and is swollen and red. I suppose when a tip is sliced off, no matter how small, the nose will hurt and swell. 

About the picture, no one helped me to figure out how to post it. I think I finally got enough sleep several days in a row so I could think logically. I have never posted  a picture this way, so I hope I can do it again.

Found Money and Giblet Gravy

 When we went to laundramat in Cullman on Tuesday, I found two dimes on top of the machine into which I was putting the blanket. Score 20 cents. I forgot to mention it. 

I had a coupon for $1 off  Kraft Mac n Cheese. At Publix it was bogo, save $1.64. I used the coupon on the first box + $.64 and got the second box free. That made it 32 cents per box. I refuse to buy Kraft Mac N cheese, but this was too good to pass up. No, it will not be served Thanksgiving. It is not a T-Day food to me. These are just to put on the shelf. It will be used for a meal that is minus carbs!

Saturday Thanksgiving preparations will be boiled eggs for giblet gravy. Yes, I love chopped eggs in giblet gravy. 

Friday dinner--At first, I could think of nothing that would not involve cooking. Then, we had slices of turkey, butter peas, and diced butternut squash. For a spur of the moment decision, I was shocked at how delicious and filling it was. 

Saturday,  I will make peanut butter cookies. Most will be part of our goodies for Thanksgiving. No, it is not a tradition. I have wanted pb cookies for two months. 

Saturday now. Eggs are boiled, cookies baked. But, I started eating the eggs. Well, eggs are good for me. And, I have plenty of eggs to boil. There have been years long ago I had to save four eggs for giblet gravy.

I loved boiled eggs in giblet gravy? I won't put giblets in, just bits of leg meat. 

 

Saturday Yard Sale and Other Stuff

We left by 7:30 am this Saturday morning when the temperature was below freezing. Brrr! But, my bare toes were not a problem.

The sides of the roads are entirely of rock in places, cut or blasted out for the road. Along the roadside and on the rocks were dripping frozen icicles. It was very pretty and served to remind us of how the road was cut into the rock and how rocky this area is. The interstate to Cullman up 65 was quite hilly until the tops of the hills were cut off to even up the drive. Well, 65 follows what was 31 most of the way.

I had to take cereal and milk in a huge cup since we left before I could eat, not enough time had passed. We also took cheese and bread, actually a hamburger bun. With the water we took, we did not have to buy food to eat out.

I went to Publix in Cullman and found Kraft Parmesan cheese in the shaker on sale at $6 for 2 canisters. AND, BESIDES THAT there was also a coupon for $0.50. It is good until 6/30/20. I have four more coupons to use between now and July. I actually thought I only got two more coupons until we were on the way home.

I forgot something and stopped at the Publix we pass by here and there were no coupons for the Kraft Parmesan Cheese even though the Parmesan was the same sale price, actually a bogo.  I wonder why? You might find these coupon pads in other stores in your area.

At the same store as last week, I got 3 more pounds of broccoli for $0.99/lb. Tonight is broccoli soup night. Broccoli does not last long, so I need to use it. I may blanch and freeze some of it. Finding it for $0.99/lb is wonderful.

We stopped at the permanent yard sale. I bought an orange watering can, one that was like the green one I got last week, a new Target item. I found a duffle bag that was over three feet long, black, and in great shape. Inside were Halloween items, pumpkins. I took out some of the stuff I did not want and will finish getting the rest of it out. Some Halloween items I do want. One of the things was a Jason costume. that will be sold or given away. At any rate, I paid $5 for the full duffle bag of Halloween items.

My yard is still there...lol. It feels sad to go there, yet I feel at peace when I am back on my "land." . I know those are contradicting.

The reason I felt so rotten this last week was the antibiotic. I was hoping to feel better soon, and I did--when I was through with the prescription. I am going to make a note of that and avoid it or just know I will feel rotten.