Up a Creek in Lower Slower Delaware

Apple Pies

November 27, 2008

I’m a baker, not a cook.

I made pie crust this morning, rolled it into a ball, wrapped it in waxed paper and put it into the refrigerator. Then, I got out my the peeler, corer, slicer thingy and started it in on the apples. I think it’s the best Christmas present my daughter ever gave me. It saves a lot of time and energy. After the apples were done, I got out the brown sugar, corn starch, cinnamon and nutmeg. I mixed it up, dumped it on the apples and that went into the refrigerator, too. I sat down for a little while, had a roll and apple cider and watched “Keeping Mum” on TV—a very enjoyable movie. I HAD to go to the supermarket. When we got back, I rolled out two pie crusts and tried to get all the apple mixture in them. I put little bits of butter on them, rolled out top crusts and did my best to seal them. I sprinkled maple cinnamon on them and we went to have a pizza. So, now, they are in the oven cooking. If they make it to dinner tomorrow untouched it will be a miracle. These pies are the main reason my son is coming.

I finally managed to get a picture of the kingfisher.

Tags: apple pies, kingfisher
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Olive is Pooky

November 26, 2008

I took Olive to the vet today. She got two shots and worm medicine. She slept all afternoon and didn’t want supper which is unusual for her. I also made an appointment for her “operation”. I need to take Elvis one day soon. He could use another shot. He has been a little congested. Dr Mike said that a tech can do it so I won’t have to wait so long.

I finished my Danish sweater last night and got back to my red socks. I am expecting another sock club next week and still have another to make.

I had trouble getting it over the doll’s head. I should have made the neck looser.

Tags: American Girl, Danish sweater, Olive, sick kitty
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Cemetery

November 25, 2008

Every year at Thanksgiving, I have to go to the cemetery. I have to. It calls me. I tried waiting until afterwards a few times. It didn’t work. I had to go. I don’t get anything accomplished until I go. And I don’t have any Christmas spirit either. The cemetery comes first. That’s all there is to it. I got out my decorations and my T-pins, but I didn’t leave until 10:30. Doug wanted to get the oil changed first. So I got out the refrigerator roll dough I made last night and made up a few rolls. While they were rising, I got dressed. When Doug got back he took Gus for a short walk and I baked the rolls. I also called Linda to come over and have some. I got out the butter and jam. They were wonderful. They are so good right out of the oven. It takes about two hours to get to the cemetery so I was glad to have Doug come along. He decorated Nannie and Pop while I did Louie. Christmas decorations are much better than flowers especially in Winter. They look so festive. I chat. I cry. I show off my sweater. I wish Daddy were here too. I feel better. I can go on.

Tags: cemetery, Christmas, Thanksgiving
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Elvis Playing

November 23, 2008

I got out the gallon of apple cider this afternoon. When I twisted the lid, the ring flipped off onto the floor in front of Elvis. He has always had a thing for rings.

Not bad for a 18 year old cat.

Tags: Elvis, rings
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I Talked to My Son Today

November 23, 2008

Win’s coming down for Thanksgiving Thursday afternoon. He’s leaving early Friday because he has to work in the evening. I’ll be glad when he gets a regular job. I wanted to make Lasagna, but he asked for turkey and rolls and apple pie. I bought apples when I went to Paradise on Veterans Day, so he is anticipating pies. The pies and rolls are no problem. It’s the turkey. They are godawful big. You have to cook them for hours. It smells up the whole house. The giblets are disgusting. You have to make gravy and dressing. BUT, they have great legs. Once the legs and white meat is gone, I want to throw the rest out. But I won’t. There is always turkey pot pies. I’ll make soup with what’s left. It’s my nature.

I looked out this morning and I saw this lonely duck. She was calling, but no one was answering.

I forgot I had these. They are made out of warm, soft, bunny hair. I’ve started putting together my little sweater. Maybe I’ll have a picture in another day or two.

Tags: apple pies, ducks, turkey, wrist warmers
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Nowhere to Go

November 22, 2008

Poor Paul is having major computer problems at work so we aren’t going out this evening. I’m glad I have never had any desire to own my own business. I put in nine hours a day and went home.

So anyway—It snowed today—twice!

The kids went out to play for a while, but they soon returned.

Open the door! You stupid human!

Please! Please, let me in. I’ve been out here for hours and days and weeks. Please.

Michael had a good time.

Tags: snow
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No Sewing

November 21, 2008

I haven’t done any sewing since I got back and that was over a week ago. I haven’t done as much knitting as I want either. And I don’t think I’ll catch up on my reading. Everyday, I have to go somewhere and it seems to take a lot longer than planned and I haven’t taken Olive to the vet yet. Tomorrow, wehave to do some cleaning before the neighbors come over. I guess I should have called this one, “Today’s Rant”.

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Some Things are Irresistable

November 20, 2008

Tags: Doug, Elvis, nap, Olive
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Turtlenecks

November 19, 2008

I rode over to LL Bean near Rehboth Beach this afternoon. I could use some new turtlenecks, but I didn’t have any luck. All they had in my size was blue. Not only is it not my favorite color, I already have two. They didn’t have any in my daughter’s size either. They were all regular, no talls. She not all that tall. She has a long body like me. At least she doesn’t have my short legs.

I found dishes with pine cones on them for Paul and Linda. Linda has decorated her kitchen with them. This set has four mugs, four bowls, four dinner plates and four luncheon plates. I don’t know about Paul, but Linda will love them. Paul may be sick of pine cones for all I know. But I do let him play with my cats.

I also bought one of those cutesy fire starter kits for my son-in-law. I never know what to give him anyway.

I got this kit at a shop in Lewes. I don’t know yet whether I am going to give it as is or make it for someone. Since the shop in about half a block from the ocean, I drove down there to have a look. It was very windy with big waves. I wouldn’t have gotten in if it was ninety degrees, but there were some people sitting on the beach. Me? I didn’t even get out of the car.

Tags: Lewes, Rehoboth, shopping, turtlenecks
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Shadow Purse

November 18, 2008

I finished it this afternoon. Now I’m not sure what I am going to do with it.

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