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| Holly in our Bird Garden |
We've had a mix of chores and rest here this month. More rest than chores, as it should be.
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| Final wood stacking |
We finished off the log splitting and the splitter is stored away, safe for the winter.
Bob's got the snow thrower installed and it's all tuned up. We had a "biggish" snow last week, so it's already been used.
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| Sauerkraut processing |
I was busy a couple of days getting sunchokes and cabbage into the fermentation crocks...
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| Horseradish being packed in brine |
...and horseradish grated and packed in brine. Bob did the digging and most of the grating. I did the scrubbing and jarring up.
These tasks finished up my autumn "to do" list.
The winter chores list is much smaller: thresh out the beans (me), maintain the equipment (Bob) and restore ourselves (all three of us).
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| Bean threshing has begun |
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| Lunette's begun her task of resting (face is on her "kitty") |
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| Bob's sweater being blocked |
I finished Bob's annual sweater. I've started a second that will be suitable to wear at work. He doesn't like to wear the good ones there for fear of snagging or getting grease on them. I just whip up a simple acrylic one in that case. (Or we buy one at the thrift shop.)
We've spent quite a bit of time reading and working jigsaw puzzles. I'm getting more practice in on my harp. I'm bogged down in Lesson 6.
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| Hard work, but satisfying |
Winter occupations make the season just fine with us!
We don't have any big plans for the holidays. A few special dishes at meals, some special treats. We didn't make our traditional fruitcake because I "dropped the ball" and didn't buy the necessary ingredients! Well, we do something else instead. That makes life interesting.
We wish you all a season of peace, rest and restoration; body, mind and soul.
Till next time,
Kathleen, Bob and Lunette
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| Peace and Light to one and all |
