December 21, 2008
by Julie
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Yesterday we took advantage of the little break between snow storms to dart out, mail packages and finish up our holiday shopping. (Okay, I know it didn't really stop snowing but at least it was just little flurries in … Continue reading
December 20, 2008
by Julie
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Early this morning I finished up "Turn a Square" for Jason just in time for digging out the cars. I wasn't sure who it would fit but it is just the right size for him so he gets it. I'll … Continue reading
December 19, 2008
by Julie
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I had just started my annual candy making when the ice storm descended and we lost power. I suspect most of my packages will be late this year since I had a late start to begin with and the power … Continue reading
December 18, 2008
by Julie
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So Monday was quite the roller coaster what with the power coming back on, the rush of getting things back to normal, the cracking of the crown, the saga of getting a temp fix. I arrived home to find this … Continue reading
December 17, 2008
by Julie
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Friday morning Winnie had been morosely sniffing her favorite heater vent seemingly wondering why it wasn't working. Monday morning she cheerfully sat on said vent for a goodly part of the morning. Gwen was content to sack out on her … Continue reading
December 16, 2008
by Julie
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It didn't really sound alarming on the news Thursday evening but the ice storm sauntered in and knocked out our power about 10:30 Thursday night. I was awoken at 11:15 by the popping and cracking of branches falling. I read … Continue reading
December 15, 2008
by Julie
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At 3:30 am this morning our power came back on! The rest of the story will have to come later after we've put things to rights but in the meantime you can look at these few photos I manage to … Continue reading
December 13, 2008
by Julie
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An ice storm came screaming in to our neck of the woods Thursday night. We lost power about 10:30 pm and it remains off. If you are trying to call or e-mail we are fine and will be in touch … Continue reading
December 13, 2008
by Julie
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I never really understood why most Americans despise fruitcake until I tried a store-bought one. I always loved them and I think it's because "Aunt" Mimi made fabulous homemade ones. She was a friend of my grandparents with whom my … Continue reading
December 12, 2008
by Julie
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Another great find this week was a little collection of recipes for which I've been searching at least ten years. I had managed to reconstruct the fudge recipe since it's amazingly simple and I knew the ingredients, just not the … Continue reading
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