Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Unraveled Wednesday 09/30/20

 Hello and Good Morning!

How are you today?  I slept better last night (thank God), though I was awake some hearing rain.  By our rain gauge it looks like we received about an inch over night.  There was nice, cool air coming in the back window in our bedroom as well.

Last Wednesday in September and, as usual, I am linking up with Kat - be sure to hop over to her blog not only to see what others are making and reading, but this week she has some adorable acorns knit!  Though adorable, I think they may be a bit too fiddly for moi.

There has been a little knitting (emphasis on little) since last Wednesday.  My first Lava sock is progressing and I should be at the toe decreases later today.


This pattern (free from Valerie) is a fun and easy one to knit.  Normally I would already be on the second sock...or even finished that one...but work has been extremely busy.  September & October are my busiest months at work and the pandemic certainly hasn't slowed things down!  I'm also taking a few days off around the wedding, so that has compressed my time even more.  No complaints!  I'm happy to be employed and I'd much rather be busy than not.

You all know I've been in a reading slump over the last year or so, but I'm happy to say I read, finished and really liked a book!  I read the latest Louise Penny Inspector Gamache book All the Devils are Here and liked it better than the previous one ("A Better Man").  The latest takes place in Paris rather than Canada, but they do end up in Three Pines at the end (insert happy face...wouldn't you love to visit Three Pines?).  Last night I picked up Olive, Again and continued reading in that a bit.  The writing is good but the stories tend to be a bit bleak.  Luckily this is a book you can pick up and put down.

Yesterday when Fletch was walking around looking at the garden (just about spent) and other things he noticed that one of the Asian Pears had fallen from the tree.  We had been holding out picking any (there are only 2 this first year), hoping to share them with Colin & Mailing, but apparently this one did not want to wait.  Last night I cut it up and we shared it.


It was not strongly flavored (I'm not sure any Asian Pear is), and it was small, but it did taste good and it was just nice to consume one that we (that's the collective we - meaning Fletch) had grown.  Hopefully we'll be able to share the last little one on the tree.

The figs (yes, plural) continue to grow in size, but are no where near regular fig size and no where near ripe.  I don't think we will be sampling them this year, but maybe next.  At least being caged in the fig tree has survived this summer and the deer have not nibbled it down to the ground!

On my agenda today (besides work which is looming) is running out to get a flu shot.  Normally we have a nurse come to the office one day and give out shots for free.  But...not this year...  Fletch got his shot the other day at Acme (grocery store) and I think that's where I will go.  We need a few provisions anyway (and cat food for Tyg). We are having dinner with some neighbors Friday and I promised to make Spicy Cuban Beef (a recipe from the mother of a college roommate who had honeymooned in Cuba in the 40's!!).  Fletch and I may run out for an errand later.  The traditional Tea Ceremony that Colin & Mailing are doing is this Saturday and Mailing's parents are hosting.  We would like to pick up a gift for them.

It's already after 8 a.m. here, so I'd best get busy.  Wishing you a very good Wednesday!



20 comments:

  1. I've only had an Asian pear once, and I remember it having more texture (crunchy) than flavor. I'm glad you enjoyed yours and hope you will have more to enjoy in the future! I wonder how Asian pears hold up to cooking? I've done pears poached in Cabernet wine (with spices and sugar) to put on a salad for Thanksgiving for a number of years, and now I'm curious how an Asian pear would work for that. I might have to buy one and experiment!

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  2. That sock is beautiful! I've never had an Asian pear but will see if I can find any at the grocery store. It has intrigued me almost as much as Spicy Cuban Beef!

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  3. My work has been crazy busy too!
    Sock is looking great!

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  4. wow, yay Fletch for the homegrown pear (I do think Asian pears are more about texture than flavor ... still, they're tasty!! and yum for figs (one of my favorite things about fall eating).

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  5. I just finished the Monkey socks late last night. I wanted to do Valerie's Lava socks, but the yarn didn't show that pattern at all well. Maybe the next pair...after Piper's three sweaters! :-)
    It sounds like you have a full schedule for the next few weeks. I can't believe the wedding is here already. How exciting for everyone.
    I've been to a few formal tea ceremonies in Japan. It's very interesting and everything has to be done just so. And in a certain order. Everytime I do it I'm sure I'll mess up but no worries. All is always okay and it's so much fun and educational too.
    Dennis is reading the Louise Penny Inspector Gamache books too. Mandy ready them and got him started on them. He's read four or five so far. It's hard to get them at the library because they're so popular.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  6. I really liked the latest "Gamache" book, as well. (Before this one, though, I thought Louise Penny was in a bit of a slump. . . I think changing the location was a good move for this one!) My sister and I had been looking into a trip to Quebec -- including a stay at a B&B that is (sort of) an inspiration for Three Pines. They actually have "Three Pines Tours." So . . . if the pandemic ever ends, it might be something for you to looking into.

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  7. Hello,
    I like the sock and pattern, it looks pretty. I have enjoyed all of the Gamache series, I would like to visit the Three Pines village. I am reading The Darkest Evening by Ann Cleeves now, it is the latest in the Vera series. The Tea ceremony sounds like a fun time with the family. Take care, enjoy your day!

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  8. That pear looks so delicious! Hope your work day is not as hectic as it sounds!

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  9. Being busy is always a double-edged sword, isn't it?

    Fingers crossed for your fig tree. I admit to being envious. We can't get fresh figs around here anyplace.

    The sock is proceeding nicely. It's really showing off the pattern.

    I'll be interested to hear all about your tea ceremony.

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  10. I planted a fig tree several years ago, but it is still getting going. We just don't have a long enough season in this area. But maybe one summer will be long and we will reap a harvest. This year my cherry tree had a bumper crop of cherries, after being in fifteen years with hardly a cherry to speak of. Rain was much needed. I do love a good pear and a little Borgonzola cheese. Christine

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  11. Your pear looks delicious. The Mister was just talking about wanting a pear fresh from a tree. It seems he had some when he was a kid and had been thinking about them. I had a few delivered with the grocery this week and they were actually very good once I let them ripen on the counter for a few days.

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  12. I'm back to blogging and checking in. I love Asian pears. Silly me, I thought that they were grown only in Asia. I like your sock pattern. I have a similar pattern that I use and the design down the side cuff is beautiful.

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  13. I usually like to wait until mid-October to get a flu shot but not this year: mine is scheduled for Monday. A traditional Tea Ceremony - how lovely! I’m happy that COVID hasn’t postponed the wedding.

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  14. I never found Asian pears to have much flavor. I'll take regular old pears.

    We got our flu shots this week too. I usually wait a bit, but with supplies in tight straits, I figured I'd better not wait too long. As it was they were already OUT of the over 65 strain of shot. Steve ha to just get a regular one.

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  15. How nice to share your first pear, I hope you have lots more next year. I bet you're getting excited about the wedding.. which mother of the groom dress did you get? Have a nice upcoming weekend. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  16. I got a flu shot this week also. Your sock looks pretty. I am going to look at the pattern. I would love to visit Three Pines and am looking forward to the newest book. I gave up on Olive Again. The stories were too bleak to read at this time. A traditional tea ceremony sounds so lovely. Enjoy.

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  17. I am going to get the flu shot within the next week or so, not sure where. Hopefully! Lovely sok knitting!!

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