A Mishmash Day

67°f/19°C, clear, but Mare's tails later, some perhaps we are in for a change of weather?

You might be able to make out the three garden arches in this photo. In the front is the one I showed yesterday, the rattlesnake beans. Next back is a mix of cucumbers on one side and limas on the other,and the back one, not very visible, is cucumbers. The arches are 16- foot cattle panels, made of heavy wire. We set metal fence posts, then push the panels into the arch shape  and tie in place with wire.

Today was a mix of a day. First, we picked cucumbers again, and I made another 8 pints of pickles. Then there were those black cherries that needed to be made into jam, so that was next. 

Larry, meanwhile, was cleaning out metal junk to take to our neighbor who sells scrap metal. Once back from delivering that, he started picking apples, so guess what I will be doing tomorrow?

Later in the afternoon we took our truck to Maddie the Milk Girl, because she is vehicle-less while her truck is in the shop. Can't gave our milk source stranded! We had never been out to her place, but wow. I thought we lived far out! From town, it's 22 miles on the two-lane, then 5 miles on a one-lane that snakes across a high, narrow ridge, then another 3 miles one gravel. 

The inevitable branch in the road, a common hazard these days, it seems, what with storms and trees struggling with last year's drought and this year's heavy rains.

We got to see the cows that provide our milk and butter, got a sweet hug, then wound our way back to town for dinner at the Mexican place. Taco salad for him, a chimmichanga for me. Yum. Except for those refried beans. I do not understand why people like them!

After dinner, we attended open mic night again, where my friend Suzy planned to tell a story. She did a fantastic job and had everyone laughing and listening intently.

Later in the program a stand-up comedian was announced, and Suzy was sure he would make her look bad, but she was much, much better. She was so relieved! There was good turnout, almost a full house, which is excellent. The young man who organizes these is an excellent singer and musician himself, and really works hard to encourage those who sign up to perform. 

Finally home in my comfy chair and Midsomer Murders on the TV. Nothing like a good murder to get me sleepy!

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