Thursday Tidbits

It has been raining all day long. We have now reached the 2 3/4 inches mark and the rain keeps coming. Sure glad this didn't happen during our holiday.

Here are a few more photos from our trip.

Our first hike was to the marsh area. We have hiked this area all three times that we have visited this park. It is nice to see all the changes from the first time we visit. I had never seen cat tails go to seed so I just had to take a photo.

The water was very still and I loved the new lookout where almost the entire marsh could be seen.

After our visit to the marsh we traveled to another area that we visit every time we go. The historic East Gate. The park service is still working on some of the buildings but the original gate has almost been totally renovated and reinforced.

Once again Blogger is causing me problems so I will cut short our first full day and post a few more pictures on Saturday.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Hiking, Resting, and Quiet

At the end of last week Harvey and I traveled to Manitoba and one of our National Parks. We have visited this park three times now and noticed many changes.

Firstly we were actually in the same cabin as the last time we were in the park.

Harvey relaxing on the front deck of our little home away from home.

The first night we walked around the beach area and the streets of Wasagaming. Surprisingly it was very quiet.

The walk to the beach.

A friendly gull strutting down the sand.

The clouds covered most of the sunset the first night we were there.

Some photos of our walk around the beach area.

Blogger is not letting me download any more pictures so I will continue with our trip tomorrow.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Thrifty Tuesday

Now that we are home once again, things can start getting back to normal.

Thrifty happenings on the old homestead started in earnest once again. We really spent a little more than we had planned to on our holiday.

Last night I pulled out the 4" fabric squares and started another quilt top. These squares are from leftover scraps of fabric from other sewing projects and fabric that I have cut out of old clothing that was past being donated, but still clean and usable. It is kind of great that our sons bring their older clothing home and let me decide if it should be donated, cut into fabric to be used in quilts, or made into rags. Of course I cut off all buttons and they are popped into the button jars. Truly this is a thrifty way of staying warm on cold winter nights. The quilts also make lovely gifts as well.

Harvey had a pair of pj's that had seen better days. Since they were made out of flannelette I got some lovely rags out of them. Just have to serge the edges.

I shopped my fridge, pantry and freezer for supper tonight and I made enough that we can have another meal from the casserole.

Using no name embroidery thread to embroider those tea towels.

Working on the temperature blanket still and that will be another lovely blanket to snuggle into on those cold winter evenings.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Menu Monday

Back from our little get away and starting to get back to the real world. 

Starting of course with the menus for the week.

Monday

Sandwiches, sliced veggies and cherry tomatoes. The leftovers of what I packed to eat on the way home.

Tuesday

Chicken breasts, rice, and corn on the cob, or if it is as cold as it is today the chicken will be made into a rather large casserole.

Wednesday

Leftover casserole, and some lovely warm drop cheese biscuits.

Thursday

I plan to use up a bag of leftover ham from the fridge freezer. Along with the ham I will make egg noodles, and peas.

Friday

Salmon cakes, homemade fries, and coleslaw.

Saturday

Honey garlic sausage, creamed potatoes, and mixed veggies.

Sunday

Roast beef, roasted potatoes and roasted carrots. We will use up the remaining coleslaw, or I will make a tossed salad.

Everybody have a wonderful evening. 

God bless.

Finally Finished

Well my wrap dress is done. It turned out quite well and is one of the projects carried over from last month.

I do like how it turned out, however I think if I make it again I will use a fabric with a bit more drape. Still, considering the heavy weight of the fabric it still turned out. I even managed to get the sleeves in the first time!! Sleeves and stitching in the ditch cause me the most grief when sewing clothing and this time both went smoothly.

Everybody have a wonderful evening. 

God bless.

Thrifty Tuesday

Over our married life, Harvey and I have discovered that the more you can do on your own the thriftier you can be.

This past week (well since last Tuesday) Harvey has been painting and removing bits of furniture from the house. Since he seems to save all kinds of things in his basement work room we have done this at a very low cost. Paint was bought on sale for the walls, and the ceiling paint was already in his basement cubby. He used some cheesecloth to put the ceiling paint through to make sure there were no lumps from sitting for so long. Now our next ceiling painting (bedroom or bathroom) is ready to go. Harvey used to get rid of lumpy paint in a flash, but now is more willing to do what is necessary in order for it to be useable.

Me, well I fixed the pocket on a pair of Harvey's shorts (top stitched it even, which isn't my favourite thing to do, darned a pair of my socks, and hemmed the sugar bags for those tea towels. Today those same tea towels got a transfer ironed on them (transfers inherited from my Mom so no cost, as were the sugar bags). I will be doing the embroidery while relaxing at the cabin.

I have almost finished the dress I cut out a few months ago. Pretty sure I can finish it tomorrow, and pictures will be up on Thursday.

Using up the leftovers in the fridge is another thrifty thing to do, as well as the processing and dehydrating of garden produce. Lots of lovely items in the freezer and on the pantry shelves for our winter enjoyment.

Kris was home and so I did a bit of baking. Since both Harvey and I are trying to lose weight some of the baking went home with him as well as two tinfoil meals and some garden produce. No wasting here this week.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Menu Monday

I have been gone the last two days visiting with Kris while he is here at home for the Labour Day weekend. He will be heading back to his apartment later today. So while he is still sleeping and I have a few spare moments I thought I would do my regular Monday post.

Monday

This was supposed to be creamed chicken on toast to use up a bag of frozen cooked chicken, but we have had very hearty meals the last couple of days. I think it will be use up the leftover soup and make some sandwiches night.

Tuesday

I am making Birokes today so those will be our supper.

Wednesday

Sausage Casserole to use up bits and bobs in the crisper.

Thursday

Clear out the fridge night as we will be gone starting Friday. Sitting in a cabin, hiking, enjoying the peace and quiet of one of our National Parks. Which means typical camp cooking using a BBQ and whatever I find in the freezer here. Right now two meals are planned...hamburgers and pork chops. Perhaps we will eat out on our final evening.

Everybody have a wonderful day.

God bless.