I often note the help Gary gives me, and it occurs to me that you may not realize how much this is a two way activity, involving my being roped in to assist with projects, and my stuff traveling next door for various reasons.
Currently at Gary's house:
My outdoor path sweeping brush
My box cheese grater
My stepladder
My glass container
Another container
All will return eventually.
Meanwhile, for him I'm Freecycling these
Back in the kitchen, a fast food lunch One can good diced tomatoes, no use using fresh in winter, they're like red plastic, one can cannellini beans, rinsed, egg broken over, baked together 20minutes at 385°f.
Mini naan, soft Indian bread, to make sure all the sauce is accounted for.
Then these cookies, using chickpea flour instead of ap which is why they look golden when baked
Happy day everyone! Raining today, but the bag of freecycled fabric is being picked up anyway this afternoon, probably colliding with the Misfits delivery.
NADM!
I have taken note that your relationship with Gary goes both ways. You are often a plant depository. I tell you what, if you model those at the library I will fly to NJ to cheer you on!
ReplyDeleteMaybe the Great Pant Reveal could be a fundraiser. Or maybe not..
DeleteLove your pants. And you have such green fingers.
ReplyDeleteI'm interested to know if the fig will root in water. I often start plants this way, but this is a first. I'm hugely amused by the Great Pant Caper.
DeleteI, too, was expecting you to model “the pant.” I'm so disappointed (but it looks great). That lunch looks and sounds delicious, and I think even I could make it! Oh for some chickpea cookies. I might have to try those, too.
ReplyDeleteIt's a great lunch for people who don't cook much. The cookies are yet another way I'm trying chickpea flour, such healthy cookies. Or something.
DeleteI haven't seen many octogenarian models lately. They're probably getting more fashionable walkers.
This is a geezer joke. As a certified geezer, I'm authorized.
DeleteYou have a fine reciprocal relationship.
ReplyDeleteIt gets a little hectic at times.
DeleteYou and Gary have a mutually beneficial relationship!
ReplyDeleteI think so! The trick is for neither party to feel imposed on. I'm careful about that when I get help.
DeleteI often find that after I've gone down the rabbit holes in one of your posts, when I climb back out it's the next day. So: Maggie Rudy for the win! And Bryana Bibbs' work - wow. HH puzzle - got it with a brief look. And for today: The Pant - almost too cute to wear! More plants?!? A friend was successful rooting fig cuttings in water. You and Gary have a healthy symbiotic relationship, and as you say, NADM!
ReplyDeleteChris from Boise
I love how you touch base with every area! You really read this blog, thank you. It's good to know there's a chance the fig cuttings will take.
DeleteKnitted nickers, like the good ol' days! Comfy looking and joyful! I agree with Chris from Boise, Maggie for the win!
ReplyDeleteThe plants look very pleased with themselves, they have found the best spot!
I'm pleased with them. Not hard to knit at all. I have a supply of bamboo/cotton for a lighter pair, now I know this works. This was a test drive.
DeleteIf I had to guess, I'd put my money on Gary being the luckier neighbor. He doesn't bake you delicious things to eat.
ReplyDeleteYour newest knitting project is simply the best. You got those things done faster than you could have ordered them online and had them delivered.
I hadn't thought about the time, yes, that's true!
DeleteProbably a good idea not to model them at that location. Lol.
ReplyDeleteIt also has a street view!
DeleteI also took my octogenarian status to be certifiable, and joked about the level of bliss I experienced at an occupational therapist's task today. I gave it a 7, and you'll have to find where I said what a 10 would be in my post tomorrow. Anyway, so glad you can joke about modeling your lovely new pants. I used to root cuttings of all kinds until my apartment acquired some kind of fungus that attacks everything and kills them, a "white fly fungus." Surprisingly a few plants have survived, but alas, no more new cuttings make it.
ReplyDeleteThat fungus sounds scary. Now I have to be sure and read your post tomorrow!
DeleteBoth you and Gary are fortunate to have one another as neighbors!
ReplyDeleteIt's rarely dull anyway!
DeleteIt’s lovely how you both help eachother.
ReplyDeleteI’m thankful for my wonderful neighbours. Community is so much better when there is help given and returned. If only those ripples we create fan out and who knows we might even achieve world peace
I think it's worth a try.
DeleteYou could model them superman style.... Now to knit the cape. Social interactions are an important part of a quality life (at any age), so it is great to have neighbours with whom you have a two way street.
ReplyDeleteAnd neighbors are such a matter of luck, too.
DeleteThat wash stand is so beautiful. Don't you love winter cooking? It's so cozy and lovely. I think both you and Gary benefit from your friendship!
ReplyDeleteYes, winter food is all about comfort. And a warm kitchen is cheerful.
DeleteDo you make the naan, Liz? If so I'd love to know your recipe and method. There's only one brand of commercially-made naan that I've ever enjoyed, and I can't get it now. Every other brand I've tried has been a disappointment. The answer is "make your own" of course, but I'm so reluctant to waste ingredients that I've held off on taking my usual experimental approach.
ReplyDeleteNo, this is from the people who make the pita bread. Atoria.
DeleteWhat? You mean you won't be showing us the new pants in situ? Drat!
ReplyDeleteIt's nice that you and Gary have such a give and take arrangement. A good support for both of you.
He has similar arrangements with various people. Perpetual motion.
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