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chowmama

(839 posts)
32. Cancelled Amazon Prime
Sat Dec 14, 2024, 02:01 AM
Dec 2024

DH signed up for it long ago, but it never made any sense. We hardly buy anything anyway and the monthly premium far outweighs any S&H fees we might get in the 1-2 times a year we might use it. Also, I hate the bastards.

Re-reading Sherlock Holmes, spurred by the Holmes vs Watson PBS 3-parter. I've been a fan since I was six or so and have all the stories.

Trying to get back to sewing and knitting. Just got a lot of fleece backed knit on sale, black this time, because it's imported and will be unaffordable or unavailable soon. But first a friend wants me to make a custom set of pajamas to adapt to her special fitting needs. Since I have a lot of special fitting needs of my own, I can figure this out. I've never worked with minky fabric before and have my doubts, but it'll be ok. I've also got a pair of weird socks for a portable project - apparently back in the 30s and 40s, socks were sometimes made on straight needles. I'm used to double points, but the first sock worked and I like the stitch pattern.

Stocking the pantry to a ridiculous degree. Whatever happens, we'll have something to eat. Canning as much as I can, freezing some, putting dry stuff (beans, etc.) in jars to keep the mice away. 25# bag of rice in a bin. I made space by de-cluttering the area and sent a lot to Goodwill. Most of it was stuff I've been given through the years (and thought "Have we even met?&quot . Cutesy cookie jars, dust-collecting baskets. I made a good faith effort to try the spiralizer from the kids, but that's just not my thing. I did try, though.

This week it's been a hamburger/onion/tomato paste glop from Farm Journal that sounded grim to the point of dire. However, the first batch tastes really good, especially remembering that it's an ingredient to be added to other things and seasoned at that time. I'll make another, which will bring my take to 14 pints, each of which will be in a meal of 4-6 servings. There are only 2 of us and 4# of meat made 7 pints, so it's pretty cost-effective. I'm still thinking of it as hamburger glop, though.

And I've started to cure a kilo of pork belly as pancetta and have to shred and blanch a really large cabbage from United Noodle for the freezer.

If by some luck, the economy doesn't crash, we'll just eat it anyway. It won't go to waste.

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I read as a distraction SheltieLover Dec 2024 #1
Good idea Meowmee Dec 2024 #2
That's what I read! Cozies. SheltieLover Dec 2024 #6
I used to like Jeffrey Deaver Meowmee Dec 2024 #34
Thx for sharing. SheltieLover Dec 2024 #42
I'm listening to a sonnet every evening. viva la Dec 2024 #3
Great, I am going to try that too 😀 Meowmee Dec 2024 #4
How wonderful! Thank you! Tanuki Dec 2024 #12
I recorded myself reading poets. Made 3 to give to my grandkids so they remember my voice. CTyankee Dec 2024 #24
I love that! viva la Dec 2024 #30
Ten minutes of Bach in the morning FalloutShelter Dec 2024 #5
Something upbeat by Mozart always makes me happy. CTyankee Dec 2024 #41
Painting is a great distraction as well. SheltieLover Dec 2024 #7
I used to paint a lot Meowmee Dec 2024 #9
Sorry to hear you had to stop painging. SheltieLover Dec 2024 #11
That's my therapy too LSparkle Dec 2024 #28
That sounds like a great idea! SheltieLover Dec 2024 #33
Wonderful ideas. Thanks for sharing how you are coping. Mike 03 Dec 2024 #8
Watching comedies Keepthesoulalive Dec 2024 #10
I love cooking videos and cats/ dogs Meowmee Dec 2024 #35
Citrus can be a little temperamental Keepthesoulalive Dec 2024 #43
If you want to hug a dog crud Dec 2024 #13
Good idea 😀 Meowmee Dec 2024 #14
I'd go insane if it weren't for art and music thebigidea Dec 2024 #15
That is good 😀 Meowmee Dec 2024 #16
I've been going through everything I have put in my attic over the past 34 years Quiet Em Dec 2024 #17
I love music Meowmee Dec 2024 #19
Music soothes me. I've always found it to be so healing. Quiet Em Dec 2024 #21
Yeah, I think I'm going to feel the same way. Why am I holding onto this. Meowmee Dec 2024 #36
I've been playing more bridge. ananda Dec 2024 #18
Good for you. While you're at it, you might consider Mr. Rogers' advice: look for the helpers. ancianita Dec 2024 #20
Walk around the house if it's too cold outside BOSSHOG Dec 2024 #22
You're right Meowmee Dec 2024 #37
"How I found post-election peace of mind (and a good night's sleep)." - thread from a week ago nmmi Dec 2024 #23
Haven't watched/listened to news since 9 Nov 2016 musette_sf Dec 2024 #25
Buying wine by the case helps me through these troubled times. nt yaesu Dec 2024 #26
Sounds good 😀😹 Meowmee Dec 2024 #38
My list: Dulcinea Dec 2024 #27
Find a giving tree KT2000 Dec 2024 #29
Bookmarked and following. love_katz Dec 2024 #31
Cancelled Amazon Prime chowmama Dec 2024 #32
Wow Meowmee Dec 2024 #39
This is great and we need to do this more JI7 Dec 2024 #40
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