Prep Genrl Weekly Prep Thread: August 8~14, 2021

[ReneeT]

Good Morning, All! Hope you are all doing well this morning!

Back to work tomorrow; I enjoyed my vacation but didn't get much done - other than doing lots of running back and forth to daughter's town to take the grandsons here and there. Then again, I can't complain about having time off JFL (Junior Football League) practice started a few of weeks ago for the older one, and soccer will start soon for the younger. I can't believe that their school starts in mid August - that seems so crazy! We didn't go back to school until after the Labor Day holiday when I was a kid - of course, our schools weren't air conditioned either...

I spent a few hours yesterday in the garden and kitchen - got beans, peppers, and tomatoes picked, and prepped most of the tomatoes for salsa - I'll probably make and can the salsa tomorrow before work or Tuesday. I need to get my ACLS done today - don't know why I keep putting it off. Well, yes, I do - it's a new program this year. So far, it's not as bad as the one where I had to play a video game, but it still isn't fun. I need to get it done ASAP since I want it on my resume, just in case - I'm concerned about a vax mandate at work. They won't have much choice if the feds/state require it for compensation for Medicare/Medicaid patients. Last I heard, over 90% of the physicians were vaccinated; but the total for overall employees was under 50%, so I don't feel too lonely. A nearby hospital system has mandated the vax so it's getting closer. If I thought I could get in to my favorite ortho doc, I'd get at least one of my knees replaced and use up some of my med leave time...

The kittens are 14 weeks old now - and seem to be turning into cats They are learning their job of keeping rodents at bay - they have been bringing me mice and small rabbits. Hopefully they will make a dent in the tree rat population next spring... Then again, if I lose my job, WE may be eating the tree rats Although there was a nice 6 point buck and 3 does eating apples from one of my apple trees a few days ago, so other options are available. I'm rather fond of Bambino (Italian beef made with deer roasts.) Maybe I'd better pickle some of those Italian peppers from the garden instead of using them fresh...

I actually saw canning jars on a local faceborg re-sale site - for $5/dozen! I was very surprised to see them for that price, but didn't bite as I probably have enough. Rural King also had Ball brand canning jars in stock at my local store; mostly quarts. No boxes of lids though; not even lid/band combo boxes. I mostly use my AA canner unless I'm canning a lot at one time, but I should probably go get extra gaskets and overpressure plugs for my Presto canners, just in case. The ones on them are fine, but if I have to do a lot of canning, they will wear out faster. I'll put that on my list for the Amish bulk food store - I'm planning a trip up there next week anyway.

Well, I've been back and forth to the computer several times, so I guess I'd better get this posted. You folks all take care out there; stay safe!!

 

[SouthernBreeze]

I love my wooden, folding, drying racks for laundry I have in the laundry room. I use those when it's raining outside, especially during the winter when it's too cold to do so outside. My wood cook stove is in there, and it takes no time to dry the laundry. I also have ceiling hooks that chains hang from that I use for drying, too. I hang things on clothes hangers, and hang on the chains in the laundry room. I can hang two or three items on each chain. Hey, it works for me!

I've been replacing old bed sheets, too. I bought 2 new sets on my last shopping trip. I save the old pillow cases and flat sheets for use as rags and whatnot. I have been known to use the better old flat sheets as tablecloths when we go on picnics and such. We use to go camping quite a bit, and I took a stack of them with us. Never knew when they might come in handy.

Next trip into town, I'm planning to buy all new rugs for our bedroom, and more towels and wash cloths. I replaced the rug in the living room last trip.

Cary and I both feel that time is running out, before something major happens. We're doing all we can to get what we can in the mean time. Stocking more food that doesn't require electricity to keep, especially meat. Cary bought 2 more 5 gal gas cans, and has filled them, plus refilled all the other cans we already have. He also checked out all of our gardening equipment to make sure it was all still in good shape. He also checked our storage of fertilizers. I have tons of seeds for veggies in the freezer. Ya never know what next gardening season will bring. We certainly plan to grow more than we have this year if we're able.

Today is our Sunday Bible study and fellowship. Afterwards, I'm sure there will be much conversation about events taking place, and going over all our plans and preps. Everyone is part of our survival group as well.

Have a great week, Everyone!

 

[ReneeT]

Y'all know that if I'm slacking on posting, anyone can start this thread I was even caffienated enough to think to look this week before I posted it!

I like the wooden racks for drying as well. A couple of years ago, I had hubby install closet rod holders - little plastic cups that screw into a stud - high up on the utility room doorway; then added a wooden closet rod. The rod is low enough for me to reach up and put a hanger on it, but high enough that no-one will hit their head on it going through the door. I have a few hangers that I have installed multiple plastic clips on the bottom portion; I use those for my underclothes and socks - especially my wool socks, which I wear year round to work. I also use two of this type of hanger with a wooden dowel to keep them spaced apart and hang dish towels, dish cloths, and wash cloths from them to dry inside.

Twin size fitted sheets make good picnic table cloths I use binder clips to clip them together under the table. I do need to purchase new twin size sheets for the grandsons' bunk beds - thanks for reminding me! The youngest has informed me that he is too old for his Paw Patrol sheets and blanket that he has here, so they will be going to the Foster Care Closet. We still have a couple of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle and Spiderman blankets hanging around; if he doesn't like those, he can pick a different blanket from the cupboard where I keep them. Pretty sure his Mama's homemade Pink fleece and Strawberry Shortcake blanket is still in there somewhere

It probably wouldn't hurt for me to pick up some more towels and washcloths. Only reason I haven't is because I haven't been able to find the colors I want - but that can go by the wayside. Maybe I'll look for 5 different color sets so each person has one color to use...

Our biggest prep expense for the month is having new tires put on the van tomorrow; it uses a LOT less fuel than the truck, so if I get fired Hubby will be driving it to work.

 

[Meemur]

The wooden drying racks weren't available at the hardware when I needed them, so I have metal ones. Not as cool!
I mostly use them when I'm drying polo shirts on plastic hangers outside. The hangers tend to stay on the racks vs. the clothesline better.

I haven't started sheets and blankets, yet, but those are next. Today is pants day. I'm continuing to lose weight, so some of the pants in the larger sizes will be donated, but I'm going to keep and store a few pairs of jeans and dress trousers (for work) in the larger sizes for awhile. This is just being prudent. Mr. Murphy has a way of derailing my efforts sometimes! LOL.

Central Iowa still has some smoke in the air, so I'll probably hold off on hand-washing the wool blankets (and blocking/drying outside) until the air quality is better. Fortunately, I got most of the non-wool winter blankets washed and put away in April. So glad I got to that!

My goal is to have all of the fall/winter clothing, jackets, and coats washed, repaired, and hung together by Monday afternoon. That leaves 3 wool blankets and my heavy parka. I may just take the parka to the dry cleaner: it has goose down. I wear it about three weeks out of the year, but when I need it, I need it! (-20 chill factors).

Good luck with your projects. I hope everyone makes great progress!

 

[Meemur]

It probably wouldn't hurt for me to pick up some more towels and washcloths. Only reason I haven't is because I haven't been able to find the colors I want - but that can go by the wayside. Maybe I'll look for 5 different color sets so each person has one color to use...

Suggestion: check any of the stores (example: Target) that have a college section for back to school. You might find some acceptable colors at reasonable prices. I bought two sets of guest towels and wash cloths, one blue set and one beige set. They weren't expensive. Bear in mind these aren't the high end towels, but those are so pricey that I look for them at estate sales.

 

[Marseydoats]

I'm still de-cluttering. I found another entire grocery bag full of work paperwork, I don't think I will ever be rid of all of it. Looked thru some old photo albums and got depressed, all the animals crossed the Rainbow Bridge and most of the people too... Cleared out some old Christmas cards, a bunch of them I don't even remember the folks they were from...
Any puppy available locally that I find, the rescues want $3 - $400 for a mixed breed puppy, and I'm just not going to fork that much out. I wouldn't feel comfortable spending that much on a registered dog.
You get $14 off if you pay your property taxes in the first 2 weeks after they send the bills out, so I paid mine today. The first year we were here, I had to end up putting them on the credit card since I didn't have the money. Ever since then, I have sworn to pay them off in the first two weeks so I can forget about them. My neighbors do the same thing.
Got the grass mowed, it gets harder and harder to get it done.
I'm pretty sure I'm making a grocery run tomorrow, even if it's just a small one.

 

[summerthyme]

I'm still de-cluttering. I found another entire grocery bag full of work paperwork, I don't think I will ever be rid of all of it. Looked thru some old photo albums and got depressed, all the animals crossed the Rainbow Bridge and most of the people too... Cleared out some old Christmas cards, a bunch of them I don't even remember the folks they were from...
Any puppy available locally that I find, the rescues want $3 - $400 for a mixed breed puppy, and I'm just not going to fork that much out. I wouldn't feel comfortable spending that much on a registered dog.
You get $14 off if you pay your property taxes in the first 2 weeks after they send the bills out, so I paid mine today. The first year we were here, I had to end up putting them on the credit card since I didn't have the money. Ever since then, I have sworn to pay them off in the first two weeks so I can forget about them. My neighbors do the same thing.
Got the grass mowed, it gets harder and harder to get it done.
I'm pretty sure I'm making a grocery run tomorrow, even if it's just a small one.

I agree on the ridiculous prices for rescue mutts. However, as someone who bred registered dogs, I can tell you that, if you do it right, you aren't making a lot on a $400 puppy. And if something goes wrong... well, your next two litters might catch you up! I had a litter of Akita pups born with a "hidden infection". The bitch must have had an infection, or it was introduced during breeding. Suddenly, at around 3 days old, the pups started screaming, and then dying. We spent $3800 at the vets... saved 2 of 13! Congenital peritonitis... hadn't ever heard of it.

Anyway, not sure of your situation, but if you live near a rural area, sometimes word of mouth works. Also, putting up small signs on local bulletin boards will often pop a few hidden litters loose. (Just don't be surprised, no matter how specific you are <"wanted, puppy under 6 months from herding breeds"> (sorry, I can't remember what you are looking for!), you'll get calls offering you a 1 year old Pit Bull. You just need to be able to be firm.

I don't know what it is about people these days, but I swear most are so dumb I wonder how they survive. I once placed an ad for 6 MALE Border Collie pups. The *first four calls* wanted a female! These days, I'd stick a pink bow in their hair and tell them they identified as a bitch!

Summerthyme

 

[Meemur]

Marseydoats: also let your vet (or local vets know) you are looking. Sometimes elderly have to go into nursing homes and must rehome their pets. This is a great way to go because you'll rarely get an unsocialized "problem child," whereas some of the pets that come into the shelters are there for very good reasons and should probably be put down.

 

[nomifyle]

Marseydoats: also let your vet (or local vets know) you are looking. Sometimes elderly have to go into nursing homes and must rehome their pets. This is a great way to go because you'll rarely get an unsocialized "problem child," whereas some of the pets that come into the shelters are there for very good reasons and should probably be put down.

That's how we got a cat after my beloved Yoda had to go be with Jesus. Yoda was a siamese mix and the new cat was/is a gray tabby. But they both had the same body type. Yoda would sleep on my chest the tabby was not friendly, was always scared. Applarently she outgrew that because Ex has her and said she is very sweet.

The dog we have now must have been a throwaway, because she just showed up here and stayed. She's a great dog, her name is Lucky. She refuses to come in the house, although DH does not want a dog in the house. The first couple of winters she was here she slept with the pigs and now she sleeps with the goats when its cold.

God is good all the time

Judy

 

[coloradohermit]

I did a quick run to Kroger this morning for a few things and then went down the street for my weekly Starbucks fix. I hardly got home before my best friend called me in tears asking if I could take her to the emergency room. She's had pain in her left hip/low back since she fell last Nov, but this new pain was on the other side and severe. Three hours later I took her home and went to the pharmacy to get her pain meds. Thankfully the pharmacist knows me(small town) and it was no trouble to pick up the meds even tho one was a narcotic.

I don't know if that counts as prepping, but it sure killed the morning for getting anything done here at home. Friends are priority.

 

[SouthernBreeze]

We had a great time at our Bible study, today. Afterwards, we all discussed current events. Everyone expressed their sense of urgency they felt as to getting stuff done quickly. Making lists and checking them twice, so to speak. We're not given to fear, but there is a sense of urgency with Cary and myself as well, but trying to hear God as to what we need to be doing right now as far as specifics.

I'm going to be taking Mom to have tests done, tomorrow afternoon. Ever since she got her 2 jabs, her health has gone downhill. Her doctor won't acknowledge that, but I've watched it happen. Even her mental state has turned from a mild depression to one where she doesn't even want to eat or leave her house. It's almost like she has just given up on life. Something is bad wrong, and I'm hoping these tests will give her doctor a clue as to what's wrong with her stomach at least. She can't hold anything on her stomach. Everything just runs right through her, and this has been going on since the vaccines. It's just continued to get worse.

Tuesday, Cary has a doctor appt for a regular checkup. I'm sure we'll be getting an ear full for not getting the vaccines, yet. He got a bit pushy about it on Cary's last visit.

 

[moldy]

Had some lovely campers this weekend - I even got a note from the grandkids they brought with them. DH found a weeder online that looks like it will work well for us, so he will be picking that up this week. I've gotten 3 bean salad, green beans, and carrots canned this morning, and am prepping corn this afternoon to get in the freezedryer. It's that time of year where canning takes precedence, and the house stays a mess!

 

[amazon]

I vacuum sealed some butter and heavy cream powder, pecans, walnuts, coffee creamer. Mylar bagged coffee and tea. Have onions I will dehydrate this evening. I'm looking forward to Labor Day weekend when I have 5 days to clean and organize.

Hope it's a good week without jab requirement emails for those of us who work a job.

 

[summerthyme]

We had a great time at our Bible study, today. Afterwards, we all discussed current events. Everyone expressed their sense of urgency they felt as to getting stuff done quickly. Making lists and checking them twice, so to speak. We're not given to fear, but there is a sense of urgency with Cary and myself as well, but trying to hear God as to what we need to be doing right now as far as specifics.

I'm going to be taking Mom to have tests done, tomorrow afternoon. Ever since she got her 2 jabs, her health has gone downhill. Her doctor won't acknowledge that, but I've watched it happen. Even her mental state has turned from a mild depression to one where she doesn't even want to eat or leave her house. It's almost like she has just given up on life. Something is bad wrong, and I'm hoping these tests will give her doctor a clue as to what's wrong with her stomach at least. She can't hold anything on her stomach. Everything just runs right through her, and this has been going on since the vaccines. It's just continued to get worse.

Tuesday, Cary has a doctor appt for a regular checkup. I'm sure we'll be getting an ear full for not getting the vaccines, yet. He got a bit pushy about it on Cary's last visit.

Sherree... is she getting a probiotic? Hope you can find something to help her...

Summerthyme

 

[SouthernBreeze]

Sherree... is she getting a probiotic? Hope you can find something to help her...

Summerthyme

No. She absolutely will not take anything, unless her doctor prescribes it. She is the type of person who won't even take a Tylenol, without asking her doctor. Sad, really.

 

[summerthyme]

No. She absolutely will not take anything, unless her doctor prescribes it. She is the type of person who won't even take a Tylenol, without asking her doctor. Sad, really.

Sigh... hopefully her doctor will present ribe a probiotic, then!

Summerthyme

 

[bluelady]

Can you get her to eat yogurt, since it's only a food and is mold & easy to eat?

 

[Marseydoats]

When we got our last dog, 14-15 years ago, we just went to the pound, picked her out and paid for her. They dropped her off at the vet to be spayed, and we took her home after that. No problem. Well now, the local pound won't let you have a dog unless you fill out a 5 page form and give all kind of references. They'd rather sell dogs to animal research for $5 than adopt them out to good homes. A "pound dog" costs between $100 -$300 now. 95% of the dogs there are Pitts, or crosses. Very seldom, anything else. And they don't knock any discount off until the dog is over 10, it doesn't matter if they have health problems.
Everybody that I know, knows I'm looking for a dog. My vets are great, but their receptionists are worthless. I can't stand any of them. They're all 20 somethings with serious attitudes. They used to have a lady in her 50's who raised goats and sold cheese, and she was great.
Summerthyme, I wish I could have had the opportunity to buy an Akita from you. Mine are long gone over the Rainbow Bridge. I don't think I will get another one because they have such short life spans, and become an integral part of the family in a week.

 

[SouthernBreeze]

Can you get her to eat yogurt, since it's only a food and is mold & easy to eat?

I could suggest that to her. She likes it, but I haven't seen her with any in a long while.

She has liver issues from an autoimmune disease. She thinks all of this is from that. I can't get her to eat anything but sweets. That's what she has been living off of for months if she eats anything at all. No matter how hard I've tried to explain that she can't live off of just sweets, she says that's all she wants. I can't seem to make her understand about nutrition. I ask her all the time what she had for her supper. She says a piece of cake! Or pie! Or a bowl of ice cream or cereal! It's the same for her breakfast and lunch. She has been checked several times for diabetes.

Hopefully, after these tests, we'll know more about what's going on. I'm hoping that I'll be able to talk to her doctor in private. She will be put to sleep for the tests.

 

[amazon]

SB, you may want to call ahead and leave a message with your concerns with providers nurse. Its hard to get to speak with doc privately.

 

[SouthernBreeze]

SB, you may want to call ahead and leave a message with your concerns with providers nurse. Its hard to get to speak with doc privately.

Her doctor will come in to talk with us, after he reads the tests. She's had these tests before, and I've always been with her. I have questions I want to ask him, and if I can't do it in private, I'll do it with Mom present. She only listens to what he doctor says, and if he tells her something about her diet, or whatever, she'll comply. It's like I have to ask the questions that she doesn't know to ask. She also can't comprehend what the doctor says a lot of times. She'll be 82 this month, and can't hear very well anymore.

 

[Meemur]

Argh! I did six loads of laundry over the weekend. Normally, I do one per week.

All of the fall/winter stuff is washed, except for three wool blankets. I spot-cleaned my parka and called that good.
The smoke cleared enough to dry my fall jackets outside. So glad to have this project done! I'll worry about the
blankets later. If necessary, those can be hung in the garage to dry. (They exceed my indoor line space)

 

[summerthyme]

When we got our last dog, 14-15 years ago, we just went to the pound, picked her out and paid for her. They dropped her off at the vet to be spayed, and we took her home after that. No problem. Well now, the local pound won't let you have a dog unless you fill out a 5 page form and give all kind of references. They'd rather sell dogs to animal research for $5 than adopt them out to good homes. A "pound dog" costs between $100 -$300 now. 95% of the dogs there are Pitts, or crosses. Very seldom, anything else. And they don't knock any discount off until the dog is over 10, it doesn't matter if they have health problems.
Everybody that I know, knows I'm looking for a dog. My vets are great, but their receptionists are worthless. I can't stand any of them. They're all 20 somethings with serious attitudes. They used to have a lady in her 50's who raised goats and sold cheese, and she was great.
Summerthyme, I wish I could have had the opportunity to buy an Akita from you. Mine are long gone over the Rainbow Bridge. I don't think I will get another one because they have such short life spans, and become an integral part of the family in a week.

Yeah, its nuts. And as usual, the unintended consequences are ridiculous. The Amish are all selling mongrel puppies for $250. (Wtf? Spellcheck doesn't recognize "mongrel"? Wants to change it to Montreal? Is Spellcheck a Millennial?) If you could still get a healthy pup at the pound, they would keep their females locked up when in heat. So, the policies are actually encouraging more pups being produced!

Akitas... I loved them, but they were NOT dogs for the average person. Super protective, strong and with intense prey drive, they need supervision. I refused to sell a pup to several families... those whose kids were undisciplined and running wild. If they found I too difficult to raise their kids to mind, an Akita would be a disaster.

Ours lived to 11 and 12, but no big dog lives into advanced old age. One thing I like about the English Shepherds... its not unusual for them to be healthy and active to 14 or 15.

Summerthyme

 

[seraphima]

I love my wooden, folding, drying racks for laundry I have in the laundry room. I use those when it's raining outside, especially during the winter when it's too cold to do so outside. My wood cook stove is in there, and it takes no time to dry the laundry. I also have ceiling hooks that chains hang from that I use for drying, too. I hang things on clothes hangers, and hang on the chains in the laundry room. I can hang two or three items on each chain. Hey, it works for me!

Those wooden folding racks are great for hanging and drying garlic on. Garlic bulbs get bigger and fatter as the greens dry from the tops downward.

 

[SouthernBreeze]

Those wooden folding racks are great for hanging and drying garlic on. Garlic bulbs get bigger and fatter as the greens dry from the tops downward.

Great idea! My garlic is so prolific that I just dig it as I need it. It grows here without even being replanted every year. I do dig some, and hang it in Cary's work shop to dry. I have so much every year that I give it away to anyone who wants it.

 

[SouthernBreeze]

In our group's discussion, yesterday, about preps, our DDIL ask me a questions about clocks. She wanted to know what type of clocks we had. We have electric clocks with battery backups. She then ask what to do if we no longer could get batteries. She said that she wanted to get a couple of those old wind up style clocks. I thought that was a great idea, so Cary has been on a quest this morning trying to find some that are good quality. I haven't seen any of those in a store in a long time. We're going to buy a couple ourselves.

 

[20Gauge]

Wife got a lower end meat slicer this last week. So she got a chunk of roast beef and then began to slice it. Note to all, it does help to freeze the meat a bit before slicing.

Overall results, we got twice or better the meat for the same cost as if we bought it by the package. Our estimated savings on the first batch is $50 which just about paid for the slicer ($75). Also, the meat tastes much much better.

The wife canned another 12 quarts of salsa. As we have been having trouble finding #10 cans of diced tomatoes, this may be the last of it for the next year or so. We now have 5 cases of quarts.

We also worked on the coop a bit more. The run is framed, we can just about begin the placing of wire. I will note it took us almost 3 weeks of searching for all of the parts. Things are hard to find for sure!!!

 

[WanderLore]

All the family surprised me with a cake and gifts last night and grandson taught himself to play happy birthday on the piano it was very sweet!
They got me a very nice life straw to use on hikes. The nicer one. This is a great gift because water is the heaviest item to carry.
Oh we went out to the garden and picked fresh corn on the cob and used our taters we grew for mashed taters! What a treat.
My sis took son to ER as he had a fever, they were all tested and told they have covid. Of course who's to say with the way it's tested.
But his lungs are clear and really didn't need anything that she wasn't doing for him at home.
Get this: the ER lobby was packed and that's where the staff treated everyone. Right in the lobby. No monitors O2 or anything. Gave shots and did IVs right there too.
So I guess everyone gets a fever and doesn't feel good for a few days and they all have to come to ER.
Anyway. All is good this morning. On my second cup, got to sleep in.

 

[Meemur]

Happy Birthday, Wanderlove!

SouthernBreeze, all of my clocks (3) have batteries, which last about 1.5 years. In a SHTF situation where I can't get batteries, I figure time won't matter as much. I can generally tell time from looking at the sun, within a few minutes, anyway. I have sand glass timers for cooking, but other than boiling eggs, I can usually tell when something is cooked by the smell and checking the internal temperature. I'll bet most of the cooks on this forum can, too.

Going into the 90s for the next 3 days. I watered the garden this morning. I may be harvesting potatoes this week.

 

[SouthernBreeze]

Happy Birthday, Wanderlove!

SouthernBreeze, all of my clocks (3) have batteries, which last about 1.5 years. In a SHTF situation where I can't get batteries, I figure time won't matter as much. I can generally tell time from looking at the sun, within a few minutes, anyway. I have sand glass timers for cooking, but other than boiling eggs, I can usually tell when something is cooked by the smell and checking the internal temperature. I'll bet most of the cooks on this forum can, too.

Going into the 90s for the next 3 days. I watered the garden this morning. I may be harvesting potatoes this week.

I have a timer for cooking, but mostly I go by smell, the way it looks, and internal temps, too. DIL isn't quite as experienced in that area, though. I need to let her know about the wind up timers. I haven't thought about that. Still, I want to get some wind up clocks as back ups to our back ups, LOL.....

Looks like I'm going to be canning tomatoes after all. My window shelf in the kitchen is full, and there are many more to gather, tomorrow. I've got to get my turkey fryer and stand out and cleaned for the job. I do all canning outside. I need to get some jars washed, too. It won't get done, today, though. We're about ready to leave to take Mom to have her tests done. We watered everything this morning.

 

[Meemur]

Good luck with your Mom! I hope you get some answers and she'll be better soon.

 

[Barry Natchitoches]

I bought a wind up clock back in 1999 and still have it. It was made by the Westclox company, and was the Baby Ben model.

They made that model clock for at least 50 years, maybe more. So if you cannot find new, perhaps a second hand store or thrift shop would have one. Back in the day, every home had a Little Ben or Big Ben wind up clock from the Westclox company, usually with the glow in the dark clock hands that allowed you to see the time at night.

They were painted with real radium by a group of female workers called The Radium Girls. A few years back, somebody wrote a book about The Radium Girls. Tragic but true story about exploitation of workers in the workplace. Lots of these girls died at an early age because of their job painting the clock hands on Westclox windup clocks.

Edited to add: I was curious, so I flipped over to Amazon to see if they carried Westclox windup clocks. They were such a staple back in the day...

They do, but the reviews on today’s clocks are terrible.

They are “plastic POS” made in China, according to one reviewer.

The reviewers all agreed that what they sell today is not the same clock that your grandmother had,

Maybe a second hand store might be a better place to pick one up at.

 

[ginnie6]

They were painted with real radium by a group of female workers called The Radium Girls. A few years back, somebody wrote a book about The Radium Girls. Tragic but true story about exploitation of workers in the workplace. Lots of these girls died at an early age because of their job painting the clock hands on Westclox windup clocks.

I remember my Grannie having a Westclox little ben clock. She used it for years. I actually bought that book and it's a heartbreaking read. Those poor women! Even after they knew there were problems they kept pushing them for quotas.

As for preps this week.....sigh, oh heck for the past month if I'm honest have fallen to the wayside. I was busy buying diapers and wipes for Little Man. All of that is in the storage building with everything else for him. And right now with covid in the house I'm staying home. I need to do some cleaning and organizing but my motivation got up and left. Seriously.... this weekend dh and I both just sat there and talked about what we needed to get done, sighed, and turned the TV on.

I did realize I'm on my last jar of mayonnaise though so I added it to my list for this week. Guess I'll give instacart another try. I hate not buying my own groceries though.

At some point I'll get back on the wagon lol.

 

[Barry Natchitoches]

Happy Birthday WanderLore!

 

[nomifyle]

Happy Birthday WanderLore!

Ditto!

God is good all the time

Judy

 

[nomifyle]

I bought a wind up clock back in 1999 and still have it. It was made by the Westclox company, and was the Baby Ben model.

They made that model clock for at least 50 years, maybe more. So if you cannot find new, perhaps a second hand store or thrift shop would have one. Back in the day, every home had a Little Ben or Big Ben wind up clock from the Westclox company, usually with the glow in the dark clock hands that allowed you to see the time at night.

They were painted with real radium by a group of female workers called The Radium Girls. A few years back, somebody wrote a book about The Radium Girls. Tragic but true story about exploitation of workers in the workplace. Lots of these girls died at an early age because of their job painting the clock hands on Westclox windup clocks.

Edited to add: I was curious, so I flipped over to Amazon to see if they carried Westclox windup clocks. They were such a staple back in the day...

They do, but the reviews on today’s clocks are terrible.

They are “plastic POS” made in China, according to one reviewer.

The reviewers all agreed that what they sell today is not the same clock that your grandmother had,

Maybe a second hand store might be a better place to pick one up at.

I bought the very same clock a few years back, brand new in the box, still. Sad about the workers though.

DH was quick to tell me the other day that he was taking the last jar of miraclewhip (gag) so I bought two more. I still have plenty of Blue Plate mayo for me or it he gets desperate.

We went to a smaller town yesterday, walmart and dollar tree. I actually stocked up more at DT than WM. This DT had our sinus/allergy meds, so I added 12 to my basket. I also stocked up more on their sanitary napkins, which we use for other things. 16 of those in a package for $1 compared to several dollars more at WM. There was a big package of garlic bread on their sale table, twice as many slices as the boxed stuff, it went straight to the freezer. I got several different kinds of toilet bowl cleaner, so much cheaper than other stores. Also lots of wet mopping pads, I have a big supply of the dry ones.

I was able to get gallon size water at this walmart, where the one I usually shop at has been out or too hard for me to get down. I didn't get case water this time, but they were almost out of the 24 pack that I usually get, so I left what they had for others than can't pick up the 40 count pack either, per bottle if there is a difference in price its nominal. I really need to get my burkey cleaned up and start using it.

The shelves at this walmart looked pretty picked over, I forgot to check the canning jar section, this store has had them in the past where my other store has not.

God is good all the time

Judy

 

[bluelady]

I bought a wind up clock back in 1999 and still have it. It was made by the Westclox company, and was the Baby Ben model.

They made that model clock for at least 50 years, maybe more. So if you cannot find new, perhaps a second hand store or thrift shop would have one. Back in the day, every home had a Little Ben or Big Ben wind up clock from the Westclox company, usually with the glow in the dark clock hands that allowed you to see the time at night.

They were painted with real radium by a group of female workers called The Radium Girls. A few years back, somebody wrote a book about The Radium Girls. Tragic but true story about exploitation of workers in the workplace. Lots of these girls died at an early age because of their job painting the clock hands on Westclox windup clocks.

Edited to add: I was curious, so I flipped over to Amazon to see if they carried Westclox windup clocks. They were such a staple back in the day...

They do, but the reviews on today’s clocks are terrible.

They are “plastic POS” made in China, according to one reviewer.

The reviewers all agreed that what they sell today is not the same clock that your grandmother had,

Maybe a second hand store might be a better place to pick one up at.

I grew up with one of those glowing clocks!

Check EBAY or Etsy for vintage anything. It's amazing what is still available! They're often buying at the thrift stores & reselling, so more expensive, but usually still quite acceptable prices considering the high quality & scarcity. And such things are priceless when you need them!

Also you can often get replacement parts, original or after-market.

 

[John Deere Girl]

I ordered my onion sets and seeds today. I'll plant the sets this fall along with the garlic. I'm planning to get the fall garden planted this week. I feel pushed to get things done. I may run to the store tomorrow to pick up some fresh produce, but I think we're good on supplies right now.

 

[Meemur]

Glad you posted that, JDG! I have salad garden/cold season seeds I bought in the spring for fall planting that I had forgotten about until you mentioned onion sets. I just put a note on my calendar. It has been in the 90s, so fall planting has slipped my mind. I need to get some of it planted this weekend. I'll be using containers on wheels that I can either tent or roll into the garage. I want to extend the season to at least Thanksgiving this year.

 

[amazon]

Happy Birthday Wanderlore!

I bought too many onions. So I chopped them up after work and put in dehydrator. That's it for today. : )

My cat is losing weight, but is eating well and active. Can anyone recommend a de-wormer? TIA