Either that, or I'm in the mood to cook. As you all know, all too well, it's no fun doing it when you're dripping sweat. (I did try to think of a classier way to put that, but nothing came to mind.)
We are smack-dab in the middle of my busy season. I'm headed next to the Silver Threads quilt show in Creede, CO, to do some judging and help out elsewhere, if needed. This is the only quilt show, so far as I know, that holds its event in an actual mine!
The Brick, the dogs and our trailer are coming along for the ride.
Creede is an intriguing place. It was a silver boomtown in the early 1890s, before the repeal of the Silver Standard shut many mines down when silver prices plunged. Creede's real heyday was less than five years -- but it managed to survive that, as well as a disastrous fire and flooding, and is still around today.
The camping is superlative there -- and for us in Colorado, fall colors will be in full swing. I'm looking forward to them -- and to the beautiful quilts this guild is known for.
A British look at frugality -- try this Skint Foodie blog for a different approach (and vocabulary) than us Americans.
Judy Garland's slippers have been recovered! They've been missing since 2005. (Actually, there are others out there -- but their estimated value is still 5-7 MILLION DOLLARS.)
How to make a Greek frappe. Instant coffee is the key!
Some just plain weird wedding disasters.
Experts suggest that up to 80% of antiquities purchased online are either fakes or looted items. ISIS is the main culprit on the latter. (From Artnet)
Where to get the strangest souvenirs and decor oddities -- in New York City, that is. (Bring your credit cards, all of them, though I wonder what bearing the previous link has on their inventory!)
Cheese Zombies: a cafeteria favorite. Here's the Yakima Herald version; Frugal Hausfrau also has her version.
Footprints and drag marks -- a classic from yours truly about God's patience -- and love.
'Why didn't I think of that??' Tips, tricks and shortcuts for the family handyman.
Apple pie jam bars. I wonder if this would work with peaches, too? (From Hundred Dollars A Month)
Survival food --for students. All sorts of interesting (and cheap) recipes, including a no-bake Nutella cheesecake. (From the Survival Bible)
Aplets and cotlets copycats -- think Turkish Delight with fruit juice and nuts.
Save some bucks -- and use water softener salt this winter, instead of rock salt. (From Compounding Pennies)
Doubletree copycat chocolate chip cookies. If you've ever had these, you know how addictive they can be. (From Little Kitchen)
Wild plum jam and sauce recipes. (From Cottage Smallholder)
'Old Abe:' the logo for the CASE farm equipment company, but also a surprising element in quilt motifs! (From Barbara Brackman's Civil War Quilts) Speaking of:
A fascinating photo essay of antique quilts from 2013's Vermont Quilt Festival. They're really old, too. (Thanks for reporting, Fiber Arts and Furry Critters)
Ten boondocking gadgets that will help you stay off-grid even longer. (From Gone with the Wynns)
$50 monthly for food?? Here's how Fairyburger does it. (Her Ten Tips for Frugal Living are even more interesting.)
Andrew Hyde does his menus even better -- for $36 a month. P.S. Be sure to read the comments -- they're fascinating.
Five sets of lost photos...found on recovered cameras.
Money and silver found in an abondoned bank! (Note the water the searcher is standing in...)
"I am part of the resistance in the Trump administration." This anonymous essay in the New York Times is spawning all sorts of comment. Personally, I see his point on several of these issues -- but am not sure how this essay is going to either soothe or reassure.
True to form, it's already pissed President Trump off -- big-time -- setting off a barrage of tweets. Vice President Pence has offered to take a lie detector test to prove he wasn't the author. (Interesting that he would be considering in the running for that, don't you think?)
Have a good week. If you're near Creede, stop by for a show you won't soon forget.
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