Monday, July 21, 2014

Safely Tucked Away At Home

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I am safe from the fire, it is 40% contained.  About 100 homes were threatened but none were damaged or lost.  We were downgraded to level 1 on Sunday and many breathed a sigh of relief…..as I did.  My friend Sallie, said the fire was just across the road from her long driveway…..that would have been too much for me!  I was 7 miles away and that was way too close! 

 

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Back to canning today.  I am ready to can up my Bread and Butter Pickles, like those on the right.  I already did 19 quarts of Dill’s, so my Zucchini Relish is next.  Not sure I will get that done before I head out camping to Elk River, ID, on Thursday.

8 comments:

  1. Whew! I can hardly imagine your relief!
    I went to Elk River for Mother's day.
    Have fun! You deserve it!

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  2. This is wonderful news for everyone who has been threatened. Your pickles look so yummy, have fun with the rest of the process.

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  3. So glad to hear this. I'm sure you are relieved. Happy canning.

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  4. All of this looks so very good! Glad to hear you are safe from the fire.

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  5. I am still eating up the last of the relish from last year. I am so glad you are away from the fire and I pray they get it completely under control
    Cathy

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  6. Glad you are safe Karen! I hate fires, especially summer ones. Here in Southern CA we get our share! You have been a busy bee canning! It all looks so yummy. Have a fun camping trip! xox

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  7. I didn't realize how close you were Karen. Glad all is well and that you are safe.a

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