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Here is a photo of the vintage tablecloth I bought while on the island last weekend.  I love it!  I need more of the longer ones too.
Overnight breakfast casserole has been made and baked.  We love this one.  It's spicy but good!  I don't make it often, as it's loaded with sausage.  I'll be playing around with homemade sausage to see if I can whip up a better flavor and much healthier.

I finally got a few bunches of swiss chard in the freezer.  I lso froze the stems for saute's with the leaves, or to mix in with celery and onion as well this winter.  I blanched the leaves for 2 minutes and the stems for 3 minutes (bagged separately).
We finally got our Kelley's Island Christmas ornament in the mail.  She only made 200 and I ordered it during our July trip there.  It's our first island ornament to go on our Christmas tree this winter.

 Well, we are going through another rough patch with family and health.  Hubby's sister  "P" was in the hospital twice, and then moved to a bigger hospital one hour away.  Emergency surgery was scheduled for Wednesday.  My husband went to the hospital very early to see his sister prior to surgery (which is now delayed until they drain her infection).  I had to stay home because it takes me took long to re-bandage my leg and get ready.  Honestly, I was afraid to go, so I'm glad I was home.  I can't risk catching any germs with my leg procedure coming up.  By the way, I'm just waiting on the insurance to approve one of two possible procedures.  One is a quick in-and-out where the veins stay in, and the other is invasive, I'm put under and the veins removed.

 While he was up at the hospital, I had plenty to keep myself busy, along with the puppy (who is doing great by the way).  I had one mess of a kitchen.  I got the tables completely cleaned off (they sure can pile up when the wifey is not able to do it).  I had boxes, dry teas, the griddle, my mixer, blender, food processor, and a lot more that needed to be put away.  It was nice at the end of the day to have vintage tablecloths donning the clean tables (we have two, for large gatherings).

 I'm glad I had time to do some de-cluttering and tidy up time.  I uncovered my pre-pay form for propane, which saves us almost $100 on our next fill up.  The deal was expiring 9-30, so I am so glad I found that and got that done.

 We also had a birth in the family.  We have another grandnephew now.  


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Sam I Am...... said…
What's up with the health issues this year? My family too. I just hope I'm not next! LOL! Love the tablecloth and the ornament is darling. Sorry to hear about your leg...it sounds painful to have so I hope they can "fix you up". I can't pre-buy this year....too many expenses I had not counted on. Congrats on the new baby in the family.
September 26, 2019 at 6:58 AM
Pioneer Woman at Heart said…
Thanks Sam I Am. I know what you mean about expenses. I've had several doctor appts and they are more costly since it's a specialist. I still need to have the septic emptied.
September 26, 2019 at 8:07 AM
Carol said…
Praise God for a new baby. I will be praying for your surgery. I have friends that have had both ways done and are doing well. I am going to need it eventually, I am sure.
September 26, 2019 at 3:43 PM
Mother Em said…
No mention of the good ole soul doggie that went back with his "mom." How is he doing? Wish you could have kept him. Just wondering. Need update.
September 26, 2019 at 8:14 PM
Pioneer Woman at Heart said…
Mother Em, we are trying to get in touch with her to have a doggie visit, but haven't yet. I miss him so much.
September 27, 2019 at 6:15 AM
Pioneer Woman at Heart said…
Thanks Carol, I'm still waiting on the insurance to approve one or the other.
September 27, 2019 at 6:16 AM
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