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10:20... clear and sunny but cold.  Snow half gone.  Out for lunch.  Found 4 pkg turkey backs at IGA so cooked, boned and canned these today.  Ended up with two packages of turkey meat in the freezer and five quarts broth canned; one quart has already been promised to Natalya and I hope to deliver it next Wednesday.  I think I may have to replace the vent and possibly the rubber gasket on the canner. 

Up and out for lunch then exchange movie tickets for next Tuesday (Leofwyna wasn't thrilled with my King Richard selection).  Spent awhile at the library computers then home to make spaghetti sauce to can (5 jars).  Leofwyna still isn't eating with me as she deals with her stomach... at least now she's figured out it's missing a certain med for a month and is getting back on board.  We hope she's feeling better by Thanksgiving next week.

11am... overcast and chilly.  Out for lunch then home again as it began to snow fat, fluffy flakes but no accumuations.  Later the sun did come out awhile.  Leofwyna and I canned the spaghetti sauce (7 pints).  After supper I went with her downstairs and worked some more on the sniglets while we watched Stargate.

 9:45, a chilly grey day.  After a slow morning headed out for lunch then home again for ancestry.  Leofwyna made chicken broth and canned it.  There was enough for two pressure cooker loads so after supper I stayed upstairs to oversee the second load.  Downstairs for a little while before bedtime to continue cutting frips for the 'system'.

7am... another dreary day but we did get busy and can the rest of the tomatoes for a great feeling of accomplishment. Had Leofwyna respond to Marlys' inquiry about hospitalization. Reminded Leofwyna she needed to cook chicken she had in the fridge tonight.

9:15... this afternoon Leofwyna and I canned 7 quarts tomatoes, leaving 5 tomatoes from the flat for the next batch. I beat her at canasta after supper.

Monday I'd intended to mow but didn't. Instead, three sessions at the library before picking up hamberger for spaghetti sauce for supper and to can. Finished up with five quarts of sauce for the pantry. Still working on sniglets in the evenings.

Saturday after library computer time and an early supper I got busy and canned 5 pints of tomatoes (the last from the garden) and 25 pints of cinnamon pickles. I carried the two magmor totes and the extra canning 'stuff' downstairs and finished up the laundry. I got the kitchen cleaned up somewhat and finally settled in my chair awhile fripping. I had just turned things off and headed to bed when Leofwyna arrived home from her weekend so I was able to share my thoughts about postponing the rummage sale again. That's settled and now I can concentrate on getting ready for the trip instead.

Thursday I got in a couple sessions on the library computer before returning home so Leofwyna could use the car. I got five jars of tomatoes canned, finishing that task and did a couple loads of laundry which will have to air dry on the racks. Leofwyna and I returned to the library together to finish the day and then to Golden Corral for supper. That place has become rather disappointing these days.

Friday I took Leofwyna to her appointment followed by many errands. By that time I was starving so she went with me for an early supper (my lunch) before heading home to get two-thirds of the mowing accomplished. While I did that she make my calls for me and got the peaches sorted and later we prepped and canned seven quarts. There's more to do tomorrow.

Saturday we drove up to Omaha and had lunch at Pla Too before heading north to pick up the pullet eggs I'd ordered. We stopped at Blair and Gretna for the Goodwills but they were closing at three for a family picnic day to our disappointment. When Haldora called we learned our chicken order isn't happening and I'll be paying more than planned on the pies. So when we got back to Lincoln I went to Aldi's and found the chicken I need for $2/lb and got 12 pounds and was happy not to pay $5/lb. The evening was prepping and canning the rest of the peaches. I really need to figure out how to prevent siphoning though.