The month of August is such a busy month for my family. Practically the entire month is covered in birthdays! Or at least it seems that way to most of us. It is also a sad time for me and my siblings. We lost our mother on August 30, 2000 to Lupus. Bad disease and if you know someone who suffers from Lupus you know the whole family suffers. Be sure to give that family a hug and extra love every chance you can because when she strikes, it's quick and they are gone in a second. My niece Kierstyn Hollibaugh's birthday is August 7th. My Great niece Eden Carlson (Miss Eddy) had her birthday this week too, on the 15th! Of course my daddy's birthday was the 17th and Grandma's was the 18th. Tomorrow is my Aunt Kathi Shuler's birthday, August 20th. Then my nephew and his wife celebrate their 2nd anniversary on August 29th. Did I miss anyone? Well if I did I'm sure they'll let me know! lol Like I said August is a very busy month for us! I hope you enjoy my updated blog page. I felt it was time to change the look of things. Besides Miss Eddy gets lost in the crowd sometimes since she is so little. lol
I kind of like Grandma in her pumpkin bonnet so I thought I would share that with you all. She told everyone she just knew she was going on a buggy ride for her 94th birthday. However when she got sick, the "powers that be" decided not to push their luck and postponed the ride for another day. But that didn't stop her from wearing her bonnet did it? lol
We all had a grand time at the birthday bash in Mooresville last Saturday. I discovered I'm not the only storyteller in the family. Apparently stories abound throughout my family of how this one and that one did one thing or the other! lol Here's a tale my daddy told, you are sure to enjoy and pass on to your own children:
"I got a job Daddy! I got a job!" F.C. was so excited. " Well good for you son! Now name your pocket." his daddy said. "Name my pocket?' F.C. replied. "What should I name my pocket?" "You should name one of your pockets the world. Do you know why son?" his daddy smiled. "No sir." F.C. answered. "That way if anyone wants to borrow your money you can pull the pocket out and say I have no money in the world!" laughed his daddy.
Just by listening to the others telling their stories I learned a lot that day. I learned that one of my uncles fainted the first time he kissed my aunt. I learned that one of my other uncles DID NOT faint when he kissed my other aunt! lol I also learned that albino rats do exist! lol Oh what stories I will be able to pass on from just a few hours of family gathering around our grand lady......lol Like Grandma says, sit down here and tell me a tale my dear.....
Tomorrow is Betty's birthday did you know that? She is my youngest aunt. I bet you didn't know Betty White is my aunt did you? Well she is......or better I should say she is channeling through my Aunt Kathi Shuler....Happy Birthday Aunt Kathi/Betty may you have many many many more!
Hard to believe summer is almost over! Where did the time go? Well I spent my summer very productive I might add!.. I have canned, froze and dried everything I can think to preserve! lol Next month I go looking for pecans! Today I took an old recipe that's been handed down from our Grandma and canned 19 jars of some of the saltiest sour pickles you will ever eat! Why there was a summer in the not to distant past where we put up over 100 jars of these pickles....yummmmm I can hardly wait to eat them! So I thought I would share our version of these pickles:
Phillips Salty Sour Pickles
3 qts Vinegar
1 qt. water
1 cup pickling salt
Bring to a rapid boil. Continue boiling til all jars are full of mixture.
Pack jars with cucumbers (you can slice them or pack whole in jars) Pour mixture over cucumbers up to 1/4 from top and seal with two part ring and lid. Set to the side to cool. Jars will seal as they cool.
Here is another recipe for sour pickles:
Sour Pickles
3 qts. vinegar
1 qt. water
bring to a rapid boil. Continue boiling til all jars are filled. Pack jars with cucumbers leaving 1/4 from the top. Add 1 tablespoon of pickling salt, 1 teaspoon of sugar. Pour mixture over cucumbers. Seal with two part ring and lid. Jars will seal as they cool.
Both recipes will be ready to eat in approximately 2 to 3 weeks if they are sliced and 1 month if whole.
Hope you enjoy them as much as my family has enjoyed them throughout the generations! Well folks that's it for tonight, hope the rest of y'all have a good night and Betty, don't eat too much cake tomorrow!
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