On friends, driving and canning

By Faye
@FayeHazel (40246)
United States
September 10, 2017 11:23pm CST
Hi MyLot! I'm still around, I promise. It's been a busy, fun and eventful weekend. On Thursday I did canning with mom. We got almost 14 pints of salsa. I went to dance practice and then out with a friend later. On Friday I drove about an hour away and met with my friend. We went to a car show and "harvest festival" which consisted of fair rides, and food. We had a great time looking at cars and talking. On Saturday I choreographed a dance with one my dance friends It's real cool- a sword duet, later I went to a retirement party. I saw so many people I knew. And today, Sunday - I drove to the largest populated area in this state. I do drive, however am a nervous driver and driving to this area provides me a lot of anxiety. I'm happy to report that I made it safely there and back. A lot of people don't understand my hesitation - but to me that was a huge accomplishment. - I drove there for a friend's Wedding Shower. She was the only person I knew there but I met some of her friends and it struck me - why do some people get along so well , so easily? Why are some people drawn to other people? I am thankful right now. For my mom canning with me, for my friends and for safety driving. How was your weekend, MyLot? What is your opinion on why certain people get along well - right away? Photo: Mine
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@Freelanzer (10744)
• Canada
11 Sep 17
Quite a busy weekend you had. I also canned some salsa made with tomatoes from my garden.
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
11 Sep 17
Home-canned items - there is nothing quite like it, is there?
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
11 Sep 17
That was real busy
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
11 Sep 17
@FayeHazel guess it was tiring but fun at the same time.
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
12 Sep 17
@louievill So true, today I am happy to have a recharge day :-)
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
11 Sep 17
A whirlwind! :-)
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@jstory07 (134740)
• Roseburg, Oregon
11 Sep 17
I have never canned anything before but my mother used to can lots of stuff.
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
11 Sep 17
Did you have to help as a kid? I had to, at the time I didn't like it - but now it is delicious and I like doing it in order to have the product later. :-)
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
11 Sep 17
I think its because we have a lot in common. I did not get to can any salsa this year. so now I make a jar when I need it from the home canned tomatoes.
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
11 Sep 17
I think we have a lot in common, too. By the way, brilliant idea to use the canned tomatoes for salsa as you need it
@teamfreak16 (43419)
• Denver, Colorado
11 Sep 17
We spent the weekend moving.
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
11 Sep 17
Aw sorry - I hope that the move went smoothly and that settling in is easy
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@teamfreak16 (43419)
• Denver, Colorado
11 Sep 17
@FayeHazel - It has been so far.
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
12 Sep 17
@teamfreak16 Oh good :-)
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@Kandae11 (53698)
12 Sep 17
That was one busy weekend. Is it possible to can avocado? we'll soon be having an overload in our garden.
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
12 Sep 17
Oh you're so lucky to be able to grow Avocado :-) I'm not sure if you can can it -- though I'm fairly sure if you make any certain of sauce, etc out of it that most of those would be preservable. I heard or someone locally who did "avocado pickles" - they said it was good. I love avocados. :-)
@AmbiePam (85730)
• United States
11 Sep 17
I get why that was a big deal. I totally get it, and would feel the same way.
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
11 Sep 17
Oh thank you so much for writing that. I seriously feel less crazy now... yeah usually people don't "get" it....
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@m_audrey6788 (58482)
• Germany
11 Sep 17
Wow! You had been so productive! That`s nice that you also choreographed a dance, I simply admire people who have such talents.
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
11 Sep 17
Thanks! I love feeling productive. What keeps you busy in your spare time?
@marlina (154165)
• Canada
16 Sep 17
Do you actually put the stuff in "cans" or jars?
@responsiveme (22926)
• India
11 Sep 17
They are kindred spirits? Like Anne of Green Gables used to say...Inspire of all external differences there is something that matches and they hit off. Your weekend sounds fun and busy
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
12 Sep 17
That's an interesting thought. I like the "Anne of Green Gables" quote - it makes me want to study out kindreds moreso
@peachpurple (13884)
• Malaysia
11 Sep 17
Well sounds like you had a busy weekend, do rest well
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
11 Sep 17
Thanks! I do feel like a rest now lol :-)
@Scrapper88 (5957)
• United States
12 Sep 17
I remember my mother and grandmother canning food from the garden every year while I was growing up.
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
12 Sep 17
Home canning is truly such a special treat :-)