June 27, 201, m y day so far and a reicpe,Dutch Oven Pork Roast

 

June 27, 2012

 

I made Jerry's breakfast, took the dogs out, saved my emails to my computer, then went back to bed until 7am.

 

As soon as I got up, I made the beds.
Then I put on my clothes for the day, (blue shorts and a splattered tshirt)
straightened up the bathroom, not that it needed that much attention

got my breakfast and meds into me, a bowl of shredded wheat cereal.

Took the dogs out for another walk and when we got back, I put down fresh water for the dogs then some dog food.
checked to see if the Hummingbird feeder needs more put in it, (No)
took out the trash. I think it was picked up before I put it out.. then I ran dish water for our few dishes and got them out of the way.
It's going to be another HOT day with a high expected to be around 92 F.  I Watched the Y&R I slept through yesterday, then took all the old Y&R shows off the DVR.  I then Watched most of a General Hospital I missed this week while picking up around the front of the camper.  I need my iron and I had to go look for it. I thought I had it in my drawer I keep my tops in, Not in there, but I sorted through and re-arranged it. Putting winter stuff and night gowns in the back and short sleeved tops in the front. I finished up that and started looking through the shelves for my iron, Found it, not where I thought I had put it but on the other side of the camper.  I got out a towel to iron the material one and was getting set to do that when Lauren knocked on the door. They are leaving as soon as Will gets his check. Momma D admited to the police that she had cut the power to the camper they are staying . He told her that was Illegal, as well as locking the shower house at night, because they have no other place to go for a shower. She spent about an hour over here with me. Enjoying what air I have blowing into the front of the camper. Once she left, I took the dogs out, and I called in the cats when we came back in. I think I'm going to have to keep the cats in for the rest of the day. I need to be sure they can get into the catbox. back in a minute. I had to move the Guitar out of the way. I have put the fan on the chair in the kitchen doorway to help blow the cooler air into the living room area.  I made up some flavored water with ice.

 

 

Dutch Oven Pork Roast

 

1 boneless whole pork loin roast (3 lb)
1 (16 oz) jar salsa
1 (16 oz) can kidney beans undrained
1/4 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper

 

Prepare grill or campfire for low heat, using 20-24 charcoal briquettes or large wood chips.

 

Line a Dutch oven with heavy duty aluminum foil; add the pork. Combine the salsa, kidney beans, salt and pepper; pour over pork.

 

Cover Dutch oven. When briquettes or wood chips are covered with white ash place Dutch oven directly on top of 10-12 of them. Using long handled tongs place remaining briquettes on pan, cover.

 

Cook for 1- 1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 160. To check for doneness use the tongs to carefully lift the
cover.

 

If your cooking this in an regular oven.. Temp 350 for the same amount of time.

Billie C.
http://thelifeofbilliec.blogspot.com

painted box

March 13, beginnings, almost

A few days ago (more like a couple of weeks ago) I spray painted the inside and top of a wooden box I had picked up at Hobby Lobby last fall.  I marked some lines, erased some lines, drew more lines, then set it aside until I had a nice day outside.

 Not going to worry about the inside of this box, just yet.. doing only the outside for now. 

 

 

 

 First was some red paint

 

 

two coats of "red" acrylic paint.

allowed to dry an hour.

Then the yellow paint

 

 

First coat of yellow..

 

 

Second coat of Yellow (looks much better)

Going to allow to dry for a while (days even) then will paint on the next color.

 

While I was outside. I took a couple of pictures of the camper.

 

 

This morning, before I put the canopy up

This next one is after I put it up.

 

 

 

 

Billie C.
http://thelifeofbilliec.blogspot.com/

Good Evening, June 26

Good Evening. 

 It's been a nice day outside and I spent some of it outdoors. I sat on the deck while my cloth went through the washer and dryer. Talking to Momma D and Mike a bit while they continue to work on a way to get the water from the washers away from the building. The septic line can handle one machine load at a time but not all four. The tempory idea is for the gray water be diverted into a ditch behind the washhouse.  Not sure if that's going to increase the skeeter problems or not. We will see.

 

The dogs sure love this cooler weather we had today. Our first daylike walk was 20 minutes. Not that we walked that far, but we enjoyed being out in the yard that much.  Our afternoon walk was just as nice and was 30 minutes long.

 

These Hummingbirds are very hungry. They went through a cup of sugar water in just one day, yesterday so today I put out two cups worth. I haven't been outside yet this evening to see how much is still out there.  I saw at least three Ruby-throated near the feeder when I had the dogs out this afternoon.

 

I had an ice chest inside since this weekend and I needed it out of my way, so now it's outside, drained and dried. Ready to go back into the van for our next shopping trip. We still have ice in the freezer from our last trip to the store.

 

I did water my garden this morning, but it didn't take as much water as it did yesterday. I'm sure I'll be using a lot of water in the morning tomorrow since the tempature is going to be back up in the low 90's again. We are expecting to be 100 or more this weekend.  Sure makes me wish we had some shade trees to  park this camper under right now.

 

Tomorrow I plan on ironing the material and cutting out the caps and neck coolers I plan on making. While I was waiting for my laundry I was also reading a book Mike let me borrow. I'm thinking of buying a copy for myself.

 

We are having Hamburgers for dinner tonight. I've already cut up the tomatoe, and pulled some lettuce leafs off the head of letttuce I picked up this week.  I think I can get one more day off of this head before it turns brown on me. I know better than to cut it with a metal knife as that will turn a head of lettuce faster than doing just about anything else.  I've peeled and cut up a cucumber. cut a green pepper into strips, cut celery into two bite size pieces and the same with a couple of carrots. I'll take out some potato chips to go with our burgers, as well. The burger is thawed and as soon as I send this, I have to take everything outside.

 

I got a lot done this afternoon ( for me anyway) After dishes, I cleaned up in the bathroom, made the beds, sprinkled the carpets with Glade carpet stuff and then vacumed it up again.  I even did a bit more work in the living room, taking up where I left off yesterday. 

 

So, Tomorrow's plan is to cut out and maybe even sew the caps, make neck coolers, dishes, make the beds, vac the floors (need to get back in the habit of doing these things daily)  and keep cool.

 

 

Billie C.
http://thelifeofbilliec.blogspot.com

Good Morning, June 25

Good Morning. I hope you had a great weekend.  Our's was the usual , Running around. Fooling around and laying around. Saturday was running around. We talked to Jerry's sister Mary. She's doing well but has Chemo on the 5th and was told that after this round to expect to lose her hair. Well, she mentioned she needed something to cover her head with. I went on-line and found a pattern that looks easy enough for me to make for her. Picked up a sewing machine over the weekend since my hand sewing skills are all but null.  I have some material on hand and will pick up some more this next weekend.

 

This morning I've been busy.  I've...

 

made Jerry's breakfast
took the dogs out
set up "to do" list
downloaded some books for Kindle
pulled out chicken for dinner
put away clothes in light blue tub
put away clothes in Dr blue tub
put away clothes in purple
transferred laundry soap from one bottle into another. tossed old bottle

picked some Tarragon, Rosemary and sage to make the maranade for my chicken. Rinsed it off
put out fresh hummingbird nectur
took out the trash
Saw a Deer, it went behind John's camper on it's way to the lakeside. I made a little noise so it would be aware I was outside
I had a hummingbird scold me for not putting the food out sooner.
Put out fresh dry catfood for the cats, for today
changed clothes,
get out all my material, pick out some for Chemo Caps
meds and breakfast
played ball with Barney and Bro for a few minutes
water Garden
read some emails
walked the dogs
dishes
found my kindle, download books
moved the fan up from the back to the middle of the room.

 

 

Right now, it's 80 F and suppose to go up to 96 F... Hot. I let the dogs sit outside with me a few minutes but it was already getting to hot to sit outside. The cats were scolding me. One inside, because she was inside and one outside because he was outside. No pleasing a cat, I guess.

 

I picked some fresh herbs, and steeped them in some warmed up Orange Juice to make a marinade for tonight's Chicken. I'm going to cook it in the crockpot and well have to start it around noon, I think. Still need to saute some Onion and Garlic to go into the orange juice.

I had planned on washing some material this morning but now that's on hold since I see Momma D and Mike are working over at the laundry room. I don't want my washing a small load mess up anything she may be doing to get the washers working again.

I'll make a copy of the pattern today, and have it ready for when I do get the material washed and dried. Some of the material is cotton and one piece if flannel.

I filled the hummingbird feeder yesterday before we went out for breakfast. I had to refill it this morning and was scolded again, I guess I'm not keeping it filled enough for them

My garden is doing very well, considering how hot it has been. I've been trying to nip the ends of some of the plants so they grow out and not up. The sage loves it, not so sure if the tarragon is thriving because of that, or not just yet. Rosemary is  enjoying the attention and man does it smell wonderful when I sit on a step-stool and water all the plants.

 

This recipe is what has inspired me to make my own orange maraide for the chicken today. I don't have the cranberries and Jerry doesn't like them anyway. But the Orange and the spices and herbs blended together sound great together. at least to me they sound great.

 

Orange Ginger Chicken

 

1 fryer chicken, cut into parts, skinless (3 lbs)
1 tsp minced garlic
2 Tbsp grated fresh ginger root
1/4 cup orange juice
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp dried thyme
Lawry's seasoned pepper to taster

 

Spray grill with cooking oil spray. Preheat grill
Place chicken in shallow dish
Blend ginger, orange juice, garlic, olive oil, thyme, and seasoned pepper
in a small bowl.
Pour the mixture over the chicken
Set aside for 20 minutes
Drain chicken, reserving the marinade.
Grill on low for about 45 minutes. Turn every 10 minutes. Baste with
marinade
Cook until done

 

 

I really do need to spend more time on my own groups.  They all need attention. here is one of my groups.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BackOfTheBox/

 

 

 

 

 

 

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BackOfTheBox/

Billie C.
http://thelifeofbilliec.blogspot.com

Apothacary jars

Apothacary jars

How long did this take me.. 2 weeks more or less. I found the candle holders, jars and glass lid at a yard sale two weeks ago. The green marbles, last week at another yard sale. Finally found my E-6000 this morning, while cleaning out a drawer.

Time spent washing the glassware this morning. about 10 minutes total. Only because I am lazy and let them soak for a bit in the water. Allowing they to air dry on the stove top,, about 3 hours.

Glue up time. less than 5 minutes

I've seen this crafts on-line and at the flea market a few times. Now I wanted to try it out. I'm considering gluing some green and white marbles around the base of them, as well but not going to do that at this time. There are two green marbles in the hole the candle goes in, on the taller one. Just for some color. These will be gifts as I have no place to keep them or show them off (except on line of course)

The Supplies, Candle holders, found at a yard sale, Glass bowls found at same yard sale. Glass lid that isn't a good fit for either jar. Hum... will double check fit once all is good and dry.

I forgot to put the green marbles on the stovetop for the "supply" picture. These are not marbles for game playing. They are too small for that. Two just fit perfectly in the hole.

Ah, Here is a good picture of the smaller jar. I think the lid will go with this one.

I think this picture is too busy to really show them off.

"looking up" from under to show off that green. Excuse my skillets. They are well seasoned.

a GOOD picture of the larger jar. Now I'm waiting for the glue to dry

Another angle on the jars. Look at my messy counter. Ah well. House cleaning can wait when I'm in a creative mood.

 

Billie C.

June 22, 2012

 

June 22, 2012
(not sure when I'll be able to send this in, No Internet this morning)

 

Good Morning. I hope you had a good night. We had fun last night. We went out for our usual dinner at Bubba's. He has a good, hand formed burger and other stuff. There was entertainment last night. Mychail Lee Alien was there. Never heard of him? ... neither had we. He was ok. Not bad, not great.  For "free" though, he was good. He was singing the older songs. Some we had even forgotten about. One of the ladies who we have seen in Bubba's before, got up and sang a couple of songs with him.  We stayed longer than usua,l just to hear more. There was a cover charge at the door if you were not eating. $3. That's not a bad charge either.  I was bemoaning just last week that, Here we are in Tennessee, known for Music, and we can't seem to find any place that has live music.  There were a few CD's at the register and I asked Jerry to get me one. Not so much that I want to hear more, but to support the singer. I know he worked hard to put together a good show. See how casual he's dressed?  He forgot about how traffic is in Clarksville and didn't have time to change. I thought he just fit right in and didn't need to dress up. (he is wearing shorts)

 

 

 

 

 

We are not going to be as hot today as we were yesterday but it's still going to be hot. expected high of 91.
I've walked the dogs to the woods, and I've watered my plants. They are all doing very well.

 

The Moss Rose is growing.. Can't wait for there to be flowers.

 

things I need to do today
I need to refill the hummingbird feeder it's almost empty
pick up the trash and bag it up for tomorrow's pick up
dishes, got a few that need washed up before the weekend starts
change sheets on the bed and make the beds
pick up socks from the floor and put into laundry, ready to wash

 

Things I want to do.
Cut more rosettes on the Cricut and put them together, to hang off the canopy
Read a bit
I need to trim my rosemary, think I'll make this up. Not sure what I'll use it for. but will be interesting to see how it tastes.

A rosemary flavored olive oil.

 

Heat 1 cup olive oil and 4 sprigs rosemary, let cool. Use in mashed potatoes or as dip for bread...

 

 

When I was watering my plants the cats were bugging me to put out some food.. Frisbee even came around bugging for food ) My cats were ok with his coming around, just don't get too close.

 

Frisbee. 

(10 am)
Made up the hummingbird food, let it cool then filled the feeder. I had one come right up to me while I was putting it on the curtain ring I hang it from. It scolded me, I guess because I wasn't finished hanging it yet. It then took of, I turned around and there were three at it. I think he (or she) went off and told it's friends I had just put out fresh food for them.

ran dish washing water, and did up the dishes. Need to put them away yet.
Washed the glass stuff we picked up at a yard sale that I'm going to glue together with some E-6000

made up the oil and rosemary

made up some tarragon vinegar

made up some Sage Vinegar

made up some Rosemary Vinegar

 

I may use them in marinades or in home made mayo. I use to make my own mayo, long ago. 

 

 

 

 

Billie C.

Good Afternoon

Good Afternoon. Just catching up. It's a hot day, today and I seem to be sleeping more when it's hot outside.)

 

I did get my plants watered this morning, walked the dogs three times and have two more times to go. Have to feed the cats soon, as well.

 

I did up the dishes this morning.

 

We ate at Bubba's last night, and we will eat there again tonight. Found out someone is going to be there, singing, starting at 7pm.  That's just perfect cause that's about the time we usually get there for Thursday dinner each week anyway.

 

I sorted the laundry today and have two of the tubs outside, to go in the van when Jerry gets home. More room out there than in here in the camper.

 

I spent about an hour, taping the edges of each of my Cricut cutting mats and then spraying each with "Loctite" Spray adhesive multi purpose. Repositionable glue. Now my mats should work like they are suppose to, again.

 

It's almost 5pm and it's 92 according to the accuweather for desktop I have on my computer. When it's this hot, I don't cook.

 

I've gotten my shower and washed my hair.

 

I need to make this for Jerry soon. He loves Peanut Butter Frudge.

 

3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge

 

2 cups sugar
1/2 cup milk

 

Put above ingredients in saucepan, and stirring constantly,
watch for this to come to boil.
Time it at slow boil for 3 min. exactly.
Remove from heat, and stir in quickly:

 

1 cup peanut butter (chunky or smooth)

 

Immediately, pour into buttered dish, let cool slightly and cut into
squares.

 

Here are two of the three cards I made yesterday.

Sent this one off this morning. My Friend is not feeling very well at all. She's in my prayers and knows I wish her well.

 

 

I'm not sure what I'm suppose to do with this card, now that I've made it. I think I'm suppose to send it to one of the other card makers in the group.

 

I did mention that I watered my plants this morning, I took more pictures, as well

 

 

 

See that bit of pale clay sticking out? It's called a water worm, It's pale because there isn't much water in the pot. I filled the pot with as much water as it would hold this morning, and I expect I'll have to do it again tomorrow. My sage is looking very well though.

 

See the "RED" flower at the top of the picture? It's Moss Rose. My first bloom for this year.

 

 

The Elephant Ear is doing very well, for a potted up piece of root.  I babied this thing all winter long. having to keep the cats from eating each fresh leaf as it emerged. Now look at it.

 

 

This poor little Roma Tomato plant, I'm not sure if I can save it or not. I need to put it in a larger pot but I have to get a larger pot first. I found one of our kitty litter jugs under the camper, but think I'll try to find a larger bucket this weekend before I cut up that jug. The jug is easier to carry than my trash bucket.

 

 

 

I planted these seeds last week. More Moss Rose. I think they are doing well, considering how late I planted them.

 

 

 

I'll be able to harvest a few leaves of this catnip soon. The cats will love that.

 

 

I thought I had all the tomatoes off of these, but if you look close there is one hiding in the middle. I got it, after I took the picture.

Now with all the tomatoes off of it, It should grow a bit taller then set more tomatoes. We will see...

 

 

 

I Finally got the garland up around the canopy. Considering how much stuff I have outside, it's fairly neat (for me)  All the plants on the table are needing the shade.

Billie C.