Midweek and Middle of the Month

 

Another month is whizzing by. So much to do and no time to get things done. 

Today I got a phone call to go and pick raspberries. My answer heck yes, especially when in the stores a small half pint goes for anywhere from $4.99 to $6.99. Free is always good. 

This did mean that the rhubarb chutney and tomato sauce did not get made, but I will add those to the tasks for tomorrow. Along with washing and making raspberry jam. I was also asked that if she couldn't get anyone else to come and pick would I be willing to come again. Of course I would.  However, the back is feeling it tonight so I have rubbed some mint salve in and the heat from the salve is helping ease the pain a bit. 

I did get the mint dehydrated and crushed, covered with a carrier oil and sat in the window to make mint salve. The oregano salve was made as well. Yogurt is draining in the fridge and will be put in a container in an hour or so. 

Two of the doors that needed painting were washed well as well as the trim and Harvey painted them. One more door to wash, and then the trim only around the bedroom doors so Harvey can paint those as well. If there is any left, I will take a small brush and touchup some areas on the chair rail in the dining room and living room. 

I worked on the embroidery this afternoon for a bit, still some work needs to be done before I start the French knots, but the light is getting closer.

Hope to get at least one firepit quilt sandwiched tomorrow afternoon. Mind you that might have to wait until all the food processing is completed. Or at least until things are a bit more under control on this homestead. It is a rough time of the year for crafts. 

Today has been cool and we have had the windows wide open to take advantage of the cooler breeze and lack of heavy smoke. We will probably be able to keep the windows open until the early afternoon tomorrow as well. The less the air conditioner runs the more we will save on our electric bill. 

Off to visit with you all.

Everybody have a wonderful evening. 

God bless.