The not quite finished patriotic porch!

Written by Sue, Monday evening, June 15, 2015      very hot and dry, temps. 101 today

In between weeding, gathering veggies, and canning, I have been busy cleaning and decorating the porch, for Memorial Day, Flag Day, and now Independence Day ! Maybe by July 4th. I will have it finished. LOL Anyhoo...

Last weekend we had two Navy seamen visiting the farm, the one stretched out on the swing is our grandson,Will, they come every few weeks scouting, and camping out on  the hunting land. It is always nice when they come by the farmhouse for refreshments, talk, and just plain ole` porch sitting.This is how "country folks" enjoy a late summer evening, (notice Mr P already has his pj's on) ~smile~

I usually send them home with goodies,.. this trip, I made a ten layer chocolate cake,

chocolate chip cookies and some jam.Did you know that Country cookies are not uniformed, just  like us, God made each of us unique and special!

This is what I have thus far completed, I need to hang the sheers, sew the patriotic pillows, etc.

I must get those curtains up by the weekend, but folks it is so hot here 101 today 104 predicted for tomorrow, Don't think I could stay on a ladder in that kind of heat. ~smile~

I made Bread & Butter pickles today, I was so pleased with how they came out! I find it so amazing that in a matter of a few hours veggies can go from this,

To this.... I have two kinds of Bread & Butter recipes, one done the old fashioned way, the other is a recipe that my niece gave me, so delicious, quick and easy, they are called Bread and Butter freezer pickles! Oh my I was so amazed at the taste! Tomorrow I will be making sweet and dill relish, that's the plan.~grin~

That's about all for now from the farmhouse, stay tuned something is always brewing around here.

Lots of love,

Sue

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