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Friday, July 26, 2013

Random Five Friday

It is Friday and time for Five Random things about me - and I'll throw in Five Random Photos - just for fun.  What is Friday for, if now for fun?
A horse and Mt. Baker

 1. It has been 8 months yesterday since my emergency back surgery - I am progressing nicely, even though slowly.  I walked a mile the other day (can't do that every time, but now and then, and it will only get longer)
Canada Geese on the lake near our house

2. Yesterday I made peach jam - I've been wanting some for a long time - and then I defrosted the freezer - seems a long time since I did that - and now it is all freshly organized and there is more room for more summer berries.
Someone has built a small Space Needle in their yard

 3. Today I made 2 batches of Blazberry Jam - mostly raspberry juice and a cup or so of crushed blackberries - so it is sort of a jelly/jam - and ever so delicious.  My house smells good - and for lunch I think I'll have a peanut butter and jam sandwich - half peach jam and half blazberry jam.
Pretty pink roses

 4. I am making some pillows out of vintage embroidered dresser scarves - to go with the vintage chenille bedspread that I got at a yard sale for 5.00.

Hydrangea

5. We are planning a family picnic for Sunday - good food - a canoe - two grandsons and their families - a lake and a playground - what could be better on a perfect summer day in Washington?


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10 comments:

  1. Julie FukudaJuly 26, 2013 at 5:21 PM

    Have a great weekend! (I know you will take lots of pictures).

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  2. greenthumbJuly 26, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    Lovely photo of the roses, I really like the sound of your peach jam and you post the recipe please.

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  3. MaryJuly 26, 2013 at 5:46 PM

    Well, all your photos are marvelous! Those pink roses are exquisite. :) The jam sounds yummy.. both kinds! Now i'm craving a sandwich just like yours. You have a wonderful weekend planned! Enjoy!

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  4. AnonymousJuly 26, 2013 at 7:15 PM

    Your lifestyle sounds so appealing. Once get our house sold and buy an rv we will be heading north to Ore and Wa. I have a son and his family in Snohomish.

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  5. Leave It To DavisJuly 26, 2013 at 7:49 PM

    My great grandmother used to cook jams and jellies. Grape and strawberry, it seems...and boy, did the house smell great! I don't remember ever eating any....she must have been making it for her and my great grandfather and didn't have any to spare. I know she wasn't stingy!

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  6. PondsideJuly 26, 2013 at 9:16 PM

    Is there anything better, in the middle of the afternoon, than a glass of ice cold milk and a peanut butter and homemade jelly sandwich?

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  7. KayJuly 26, 2013 at 10:24 PM

    Love the rose shot, and the hydrangea, too. Homemade jam - yum!!

    Have a good weekend! We're headed to visit friends in Vancouver, WA. Road trip!

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  8. Debra at HOMESPUN: http://www.thehomespun.com July 27, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    YUM that jam sounds good! :)

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  9. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieJuly 27, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    I love these 'Random Fives' they are so fun! The jam sounds so yummy and I can just imagine the delicious smells in your kitchen! All your photos are beautiful. I did a double take on the mini space needle - that is great! I want one! Sounds like a lovely family time this weekend. Hugs, xo

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  10. NancyJuly 29, 2013 at 5:34 AM

    That Space Needle sculpture is wonderful!

    Thanks so much for sharing at R5F JoAnn. Always enjoy learning more about you.

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