Ever Have To Eat YOUR Words?
By ANTIQUELADY
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
United States
August 16, 2012 4:22am CST
I have worked soooooo hard the last few months putting food up in the freezer & canning as many things as i could. Everyone says groceries are going to be even more expensive than they already are
.I was soooooo tired last week & thurs. i made the big statement that i was through, was not going to put up another bite & that if anyone came to the door w/something for me to put up i was going to push them down my steps, lol. Guess what?? had to eat my words friday. Friend of mine brought me a 5 gallon bucket of tomatoes. I thought i would just scream 
but was very gracious to her & i really did appreciate her thinking of me.I had already canned quite a few jars of tomatoes. I was so worn out i just put these in the freezer, that is faster. Have u ever had to eat your words??
.I was soooooo tired last week & thurs. i made the big statement that i was through, was not going to put up another bite & that if anyone came to the door w/something for me to put up i was going to push them down my steps, lol. Guess what?? had to eat my words friday. Friend of mine brought me a 5 gallon bucket of tomatoes. I thought i would just scream but was very gracious to her & i really did appreciate her thinking of me.I had already canned quite a few jars of tomatoes. I was so worn out i just put these in the freezer, that is faster. Have u ever had to eat your words??3 people like this
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
17 Aug 12
I know that's right. Thanks for responding. Hope u have a good weekend.
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@chiyosan (30184)
• Philippines
16 Aug 12
i have had my shares of these... But yes i had to swallow what i say as i have blurted them out of desperation especially if i am tired or so. I just do not know any specifics right now but i know i have declared satemwnts i have had to take back because i am unable to do something about it. Hehe.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
16 Aug 12
That's why i'm so fat, have had to eat so many of my words.. Thanks for responding.
. Thanks for responding.
@Maggiepie (7816)
• United States
16 Aug 12
Is there anyone who HASN'T?? LOL! I must say, tomatoes taste muuuch better! 
MP
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@Maggiepie (7816)
• United States
16 Aug 12
Yeah, the only kind I DISLIKE are the pale, tasteless cherry type used in salads. All others, I'd take a fresh one over ice cream! Yummo! How I long to have one of my grandparents/ huuuge, juicy farm-raised beefsteak (aka oxcart wheels) tomatoes. Ohhh...the knees grow weak at the mere scent....
Ben & Jerrys, eat yer heart out!
MP
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
16 Aug 12
I have really had some good tasting ones this year. I dread when they are gone.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
16 Aug 12
HI MAGGIE, Thanks for responding. U are right tomatoes taste alot better. They are one of my very favorite things.
They are one of my very favorite things.1 person likes this
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
22 Aug 12
Maybe on a couple of occasions
...or more.
We had a lady down the street bring us a bag of tomatoes the other day too. Tomatoes must be doing very well this year. The year we didn't plant any I don't know how to can but I can make a mean BLT
...or more.
We had a lady down the street bring us a bag of tomatoes the other day too. Tomatoes must be doing very well this year. The year we didn't plant any I don't know how to can but I can make a mean BLT1 person likes this
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
22 Aug 12
I see that whistle, lol. I love blt's & tomatoes period. Jen, u can put them in the freezer to cook with. They are great in soups, chili etc.I'll be glad to tell u how if u want me to. I think u have my e-mail address. Thanks for responding.
@RitterSport (2451)
• Lippstadt, Germany
19 Aug 12
hi dear Antiquelady, didnt even know you can freeze tomatoes. Dont they lose flavor and are they like fresh when they are thawed again? wonder how big your freezer must be with all the stuff in it you once mentioned.
Hope you have a relaxing weekend now no canning and freezing stuff.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
19 Aug 12
Hello my friend, yea!! u are on vacation. Know u are glad.Frozen tomatoes are good to cook with not to eat by themselves.They are alot easier to put up that way but really prefer them canned but i was to pooped to can them. I hope i'm through w/all that. I am still worn out from it all but kept thinking i might not be able to do it next year.I have a chest type freezer out in my shed at the end of my carport. It's just about full. Enjoy your time off. thanks for responding, Hugs.
@RitterSport (2451)
• Lippstadt, Germany
19 Aug 12
hi dearest Antiquelady, my computer is messing up some so its tiring to try and type when my answers are not even posted. Grrrrr.
I also love canned tomatoes they are a great base for chili con carne.....
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
22 Aug 12
Tomatoes are one of my very favorite things. U should see Andee eating on one.lol
@pergammano (7682)
• Canada
16 Aug 12
"Eating my words" is a DIET I am getting pretty tired oF! LOL! Most of the time it is not something I have said nefariously...it is because, like you, I say "that's it" "NO more!" And "duh" there I am doing it all over again!
You are way ahead of me, my friend....I really don't have much food put by..and that is not like me. I have just been so busy with other matters..trying to get my pensions straightened out (a year and 3 months now)...and my mortgage renewed! It means DAYS OFF Island, and I am so exhausted after a day away! Hopefully the mortgage will be tied up, tomorrow and I will have part of a day with T.J. on the mainland!
Just thought I would make you a bit jealous...In October, T.J. and I are going on a 12 day hunting trip, into the middle of nowhere! White-tail Deer and Grouse! It will be cold, but we have the luxury of a brand new 26.5 foot trailer T.J. and Andrea bought this summer to relax in, at the end of the day. Hopefully I will have my freezer full, after that! LUV & HUGZ!1 person likes this
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
16 Aug 12
, Shirley that is just wonderful. So glad u are going to get some good time w/your t.j.I know ui are really looking forward to oct. getting here. Hope u do get enough to fill your freezer. I have put enough up to feed the neighborhood but i keep thinking i might not be able to do it next summer.Of course i hope i am. U8 stay too busy, lady but i might as well be talking to a tree, lol.I wish u could get all that crap straightened out & be able to quit worrying w/it. That new trailer sounds WONDERFUL. i'M SO HAPPY FOR U. LOVE & HUGS.
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
16 Aug 12
You were just frustrated at the time that's all. Now I havent' heard of groceries going to be going up, but I really wouldn't doubt it. We won't be able to scrounge up any food if we aren't careful. Though I love the couponers, they can really save some money.
Me? Nah I can't.
That's a lot of tomatoes! You'll be having tomato sandwiches, tomato soup, spaghetti.. lol.. You could start your own business!
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
16 Aug 12
Thanks for your response. I was really just worn ouit instead of frustated, lol.Every time i go to the grocery things have gone up here.I use coupons to but they haven't had too many good ones in the paper lately.I had already put up quite a few tomatoes but glad that i have them all now that i'm through w/them, lol.
@bellis716 (4799)
• United States
17 Aug 12
Wish I could have been there so that you could have shared your good fortune with me. I paid $3.69 each for larger tomato plants in hopes that that they would make before it got too hot. We did get a few small tomatoes, but I could have bought more tomatoes at the store with the money I spent just for the plants and saved what I spent for mulch, fertilizer and water.
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
17 Aug 12
Thanks for responding. I would have been glad to share w/u. Sorry yours didn't turn out well.I don't have too much luck growing anything, lol.
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
16 Aug 12
in 65 yrs. are you kidding? 
to many times. wow, sure wish i was acquainted my neighbors that well. it would be nice to know when we have to much of something we could share. maybe when it cools down here.
to many times. wow, sure wish i was acquainted my neighbors that well. it would be nice to know when we have to much of something we could share. maybe when it cools down here. @ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
16 Aug 12
Thanks for responding, bon.Actually the girl that gave me the last tomatoes is not a neighbor just a long time friend that i went to church with & i use to do her hair, her mom's & sister to.
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