Rain, Rain Go Away

We're singing the same song. As a kid, I loved thunderstorms. Now I dread them. Yesterday was Freedom Day in our small town. The fireworks were last night. The weatherman predicted thunderstorms, so we were worried the kids would be disappointed. An hour after the fireworks ended, the ran began. We were lucky. BJ

Hi Gail,
It was wonderful to read your post. It's past midnight and it's raining sheets outside my window. Thankfully no thunder !! I'm terrified of the kind you describe having experienced it a few times. Your vivid description makes me feel I'm right there watching you run out in your nightgown ! Oh dear, please keep safe !
The pictures are lovely..... I can almost feel the distinct freshness of the flowers and YUM mmm.um..ooooh.....wanna get my hands on those jars !!! : )
- Sabina

What would be your choice of our canning? Turnip kraut; 'can't be beet' raspberry jelly; cucumber spice rings or canned applesauce bread? We tend to try canning different things. Clyde also cans meatloaf, roast beef and chicken leg quarters. Big mess at the time but lots of yummy eating later. Gail

No 'OR' 'IF's for me...would grab the whole lot....greedy, eh ??!!! : ) but what a lot of fun it must be despite the mess ! Brings to mind the pickling season and Mom's delicious pickles !

We seem to be getting almost daily rains in New Hampshire this month, but not the violent thunderstorms you're describing. Fortunately we're getting some sun for part of the day and can enjoy the yard and garden.

Oh Man, what I wouldn't give for some of that rain, Big Sis! We can't buy a good shower down here on the Texas Coast this year. Good descriptions of thunderstorms. Carol

Really enjoyed your post! Yes, the irises outdid themselves this year. Some of the stalks were so tall and with such large flowers, they just couldn't hold themselves up!

Wish I lived near enough to find your booth at the farmer's market...those rows of jellies, jams and what-have-you look beautiful, and I bet the shelves were cleared in record time by hungry customers. I think I can smell Clyde's fresh bread from here! Karen's irises are gorgeous in that photo. Yes, rain, rain go away from Kansas and fall on Georgia for a change!
God bless ~~ Susan

Sometimes I'm so overwhelmed with your comments, I forget to tell you how precious they are. Gail

Gail dear,
What an interesting story so chock full of details that by the time I started reading about the goodies which you and Clyde make and sell, the thunderstorms and rain you aptly described are forgotten! Wish I had some of your pickles, beets or applesauce bread. Never have heard of canning meatloaf. That's a new one to me. How does Clyde do that? Does he slice it first? Wonders never cease!
Blessings,
Sandi in FL.

I'll have to write it up for OurEchoes and see if I can find some pictures. Thanks for lovely comment. Gail