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Those asparagus spears actually made it to the house? Snack on them now. Next year will take care of itself!
DUCKS for THEE in 2023
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Got sworn in as Mayor last night.
Just when 2 board members decided to argue the validity of having our atty at our meetings--she was out of town yesterday--the richest guy in town filled out public comment and announced that he wanted to be 1/2 of the new trustees I need to fill the board!
I told him that we have been trying for YEARS to get him on the board.
I think I exclaimed, "HOT DOG!!"
So, pretty good meeting.
Gotta keep your expectations LOW. Like the binders I provided, ALL cleaned out from classwork I had taken, and ALL paperwork (current ordinances) printed at home, only ONE Trustee said, "Thank You."
I expected that, so, no worries.
I do this to keep my AG2 zoning in town and to keep us able to get our town's water from 1/2 mile away, instead of being forced to buy it and have it come in pipes 45 miles away.
Gotta stay focused!
Just when 2 board members decided to argue the validity of having our atty at our meetings--she was out of town yesterday--the richest guy in town filled out public comment and announced that he wanted to be 1/2 of the new trustees I need to fill the board!
I told him that we have been trying for YEARS to get him on the board.
I think I exclaimed, "HOT DOG!!"
So, pretty good meeting.
Gotta keep your expectations LOW. Like the binders I provided, ALL cleaned out from classwork I had taken, and ALL paperwork (current ordinances) printed at home, only ONE Trustee said, "Thank You."
I expected that, so, no worries.
I do this to keep my AG2 zoning in town and to keep us able to get our town's water from 1/2 mile away, instead of being forced to buy it and have it come in pipes 45 miles away.
Gotta stay focused!
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The richest guy in town finally wants to participate. It’s all because of YOU!
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I think so, too. Dunno what made him jump, but I intend to ask.
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Just bought this for eldest DD for her birthday, which is May 31st, but I think I will give it to her early.
smithey.com
It is hand polished and manufactured in Charleston, SC, so American made.
Most of the cheaper ones are shipped from China.
When we did CW Reenacting we used Cast iron cookware, many skillets and a dutch oven, but it was really cheap back then, although probably came from China then, too.
We still have these stored in the Lodge in a cabinet next to the tractor.
NONE ever had a polished surface.
I also bought her the chainmail scrubber (free with a coupon code)
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seasoning oil (we used to cook bacon in ours to season them) DD likes to do things right, so she will appreciate it
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and the accompanying glass lid, which her sister told me she would REALLY want even though THEY buy it from China, 
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No. 12 Skillet
Our best-selling cast iron skillet, the No. 12, will elevate your cast iron cooking. Designed with slightly more surface area and depth than the No. 10, the No. 12 is the perfect size for families of four or those who cook to have leftovers. With our signature polished interior finish, the No...
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Most of the cheaper ones are shipped from China.
When we did CW Reenacting we used Cast iron cookware, many skillets and a dutch oven, but it was really cheap back then, although probably came from China then, too.
We still have these stored in the Lodge in a cabinet next to the tractor.
NONE ever had a polished surface.
I also bought her the chainmail scrubber (free with a coupon code)
Chainmail Scrubber
Use this stainless steel chain mail scrubber to clean those stubborn food remnants from your Smithey. Just swirl lightly over the surface of your skillet.
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Seasoning Oil
Use this stainless steel chain mail scrubber to clean those stubborn food remnants from your Smithey. Just swirl lightly over the surface of your skillet.
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12" Glass Lid
A glass lid is the perfect addition to your No. 12 Cast Iron Skillet. Smithey’s glass lids are thoughtfully designed using high-quality tempered glass and finished with our iconic Smithey knob and gold rim. Use your lid for steaming, braising, and melting the cheese of your grilled cheese. We...
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A cheaper alternative is from Lodge (Williams-Sonoma), ALSO American made.
www.williams-sonoma.com
Cast iron is the original non stick cookware.
Funny, a friend had a cast iron skillet and it rusted...AAAAANNNND she threw it away.
Can't fix NOW, but I told her that she could have taken an SOS pad to it to clean the rust, rinsed well and dried with a cloth and then used shortening to reseason, good as new and non stick again.
Just so you know, I would buy Canadian made, British made, German made ANY DAY OF THE WEEK over Chinese made.
Lodge Blacklock Triple Seasoned Cast Iron Skillets
Cook tasty meals with Lodge Blacklock Triple Seasoned Cast Iron Skillets. Easy to lift, heats evenly, and cleans fast. Perfect for searing and browning.
www.williams-sonoma.com
Funny, a friend had a cast iron skillet and it rusted...AAAAANNNND she threw it away.
Can't fix NOW, but I told her that she could have taken an SOS pad to it to clean the rust, rinsed well and dried with a cloth and then used shortening to reseason, good as new and non stick again.
Just so you know, I would buy Canadian made, British made, German made ANY DAY OF THE WEEK over Chinese made.
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I haven't bought any more seeds! HOORAY!!
I..um..er..DID buy a couple of peach trees and THEN I figured out where they will go.
They are both for zones 5-9, I live on the borderline for zone 5b and zone 6a.
I..um..er..DID buy a couple of peach trees and THEN I figured out where they will go.
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It's really me messing with my current peach tree that hardly produces and MAY end up getting cut down soon!!!
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Today was first tomato up potting transplant day!!
DD is coming with family for a visit, so 6 baby tomatoes are in six 3 inch pots, sitting in water in a tray on top of a baby chick warmer and under a pink gro light until tomorrow.
First I used a long handled teaspoon to dig them all out.
Then, I carefully placed them in 2 large yogurt containers for transport to the basement shelving unit.
I filled in potting soil about an inch or so at the bottom or each 3 inch square pot, then gently nestled them in, backfilled with more potting soil, soaked under the basement sink (with the old red countertop,) placed on a plastic tray and put an inch water in the tray. She will take them tomorrow.
I pulled out 2 extras, which will be, "Cross your fingers", transplanted each to a smaller round pot, put in trays and gave them water. They are in one of my fish tanks, each of which has a heat mat underneath and a gro light abovec.
DD is coming with family for a visit, so 6 baby tomatoes are in six 3 inch pots, sitting in water in a tray on top of a baby chick warmer and under a pink gro light until tomorrow.
First I used a long handled teaspoon to dig them all out.
Then, I carefully placed them in 2 large yogurt containers for transport to the basement shelving unit.
I filled in potting soil about an inch or so at the bottom or each 3 inch square pot, then gently nestled them in, backfilled with more potting soil, soaked under the basement sink (with the old red countertop,) placed on a plastic tray and put an inch water in the tray. She will take them tomorrow.
I pulled out 2 extras, which will be, "Cross your fingers", transplanted each to a smaller round pot, put in trays and gave them water. They are in one of my fish tanks, each of which has a heat mat underneath and a gro light abovec.
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