tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33509059183834073832011-04-21T20:31:39.198-07:00ORSprueillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11517867303201677867noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350905918383407383.post-11032733056568855042008-07-14T10:32:00.000-07:002008-07-14T10:33:01.521-07:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NtThhltHrCc/SHOpDJiYKpI/AAAAAAAAA3k/RhzJIUS-eW4/s1600-h/P7070007.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220702264617347730" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NtThhltHrCc/SHOpDJiYKpI/AAAAAAAAA3k/RhzJIUS-eW4/s320/P7070007.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NtThhltHrCc/SHOpDpTMLFI/AAAAAAAAA3s/8S1UbIZpEoY/s1600-h/P7070006.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220702273143581778" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NtThhltHrCc/SHOpDpTMLFI/AAAAAAAAA3s/8S1UbIZpEoY/s320/P7070006.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>We did our first u-pick of the 2008 season. During our visit in 2002, we did a few (blackberries, peaches, blueberries) and made several preserves. I remember how lucky I felt to have a four year-old and a two year-old willing to pick with me or at least hang out while I picked. </div><div>Now that we live here, I am excited to add the u-pick adventure to our annual summer activity schedule. Since both Chandler and Henry have issues with bugs, I wasn't sure how they would hold up. In trying to NOT control the situation and go with the flow, I relaxed and waited to see how they would react. Much to my surprise and delight, they did great. We picked for almost 2 hours, with only a couple of bug concerns, which included me too. Actually, the fake gun shot and wild bird sounds (to scare off bugs and birds) were more of a nuisance then the actual bugs would have been.</div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NtThhltHrCc/SHOpEl0dyvI/AAAAAAAAA38/8dj5yP296DI/s1600-h/P7070005.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220702289389275890" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NtThhltHrCc/SHOpEl0dyvI/AAAAAAAAA38/8dj5yP296DI/s320/P7070005.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NtThhltHrCc/SHOpECkzT2I/AAAAAAAAA30/IwGUk4tlHb8/s1600-h/P7070004.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220702279928336226" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NtThhltHrCc/SHOpECkzT2I/AAAAAAAAA30/IwGUk4tlHb8/s320/P7070004.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div>We picked over 12 cups of raspberries (another week on the blueberries), which yielded 12 jars of jam and a batch of raspberry vinegar.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3350905918383407383-1103273305656885504?l=alternateshadeofgreen.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>ORSprueillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11517867303201677867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350905918383407383.post-22194935240017621792008-07-14T10:26:00.001-07:002008-07-14T10:30:10.630-07:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NtThhltHrCc/SHuM_GyGJPI/AAAAAAAAA4s/F8L_x-PO5q8/s1600-h/garage+sale.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5222923208646599922" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NtThhltHrCc/SHuM_GyGJPI/AAAAAAAAA4s/F8L_x-PO5q8/s320/garage+sale.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Friday we ventured out for local garage sales. I wanted the boys to understand that not every need or want must be bought new. As nice as buying new is, reusing is green, the economy sucks, mom doesn't have a job, there are bargains to be found, plus the whole "One man's trash, is another man's treasure". Saying that, I do have a few "off limits" at garage sales. I will not buy clothing, bedding, really anything made from fabric, or from a house that looks dirty, I know that narrows down this list...a lot!<br /><br /><div>I picked this week since the paper had about eight listings in our area. Which in this small town, I could make them all in 20 minutes without stopping. Of course, I stopped and looked, so the whole trip, including a coffee/smoothie break, took about two hours.</div><br /><div>So what did we find on our shopping trip:</div><br /><div>Nerf archery set</div><br /><div>two fishing vests (I know--fabric, but the house was very clean, the label was expensive and they belonged to an older couple that can't fly fish anymore)</div><br /><div>Vintage silverware storage box</div><br /><div>binoculars</div><br /><div>Solo cup holders</div><br /><div>Bread Slicer (for my homemade bread)</div><br /><div>New Pampered Chef 3 qt. stirring pitcher</div><br /><div>Lawn Darts</div><br /><div>New Star Wars model set</div><br /><div>wrapping paper</div><br /><div>fishing flies</div><br /><br /><div>All for the bargain price of $25, plus $9 for the coffee and smoothies.</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3350905918383407383-2219493524001762179?l=alternateshadeofgreen.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>ORSprueillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11517867303201677867noreply@blogger.com0