Two Boats, Not What You Think

Two Boats, Not What You Think

I thawed out a package from our basement freezer.
The label said two boats.
Gary and I both wondered what it was.
I opened the package today and it was
two zucchini boats previously stuffed and frozen.
It did not freeze well, even though double wrapped.
We had to throw it out.
Don't think I'll be freezing zucchini ever again.
Apparently the water content does something
which makes the zucchini inedible.
Live and learn.

(painting by Texas artist Mark Montague
"Two Boats Racing")

Butterflies

Butterflies

Here's a butterfly tray I had years ago.
The butterfly wings are utilized in a display.
This practice may seem cruel but butterflies only live a short time
and here their wings have been revered in a piece of art.

Meanwhile I'm enjoying all the butterflies fluttering about in my garden.

Labor of Love, Cutting Our Cat's Toenails

Labor of Love, Cutting Our Cat's Toenails

It's a real chore cutting our cat's toenails.
When I try to cut them, he tries to bite me.
I finally got them all cut a few at a time,
with long breaks between cutting the nails of each foot.
Of course there he is all innocent looking,
lounging on the porch on the raised bed we got for him
That's my labor of love for Labor Day.
Proud of myself for that small but mighty accomplishment,

and Bonkers is always happy after his nails are cut.

Folk Pottery and Thrifting

Folk Pottery

Thrifting

We had a really great day today.
Started out going to the farmers market early am,
delivered some pepper jam to niece in law
and a stuffed animal squirrel as her business mascot are squirrels.
Then we went to a folk pottery fair in Sautee Nacoochee
it still being early to beat the crowds and the heat.
There were many unique face jugs to be admired.
Later we stopped at one of our favorite thrift stores.
S.A.F.E. pet project thrift store
which saves pets from euthanasia and much more.

Folk Pottery Museum

Gary found three high quality polo shirts, barely worn, if ever.

He also found a heavy weight harley davidson t-shirt.
We obtained a large print dictionary which we use
when the electricity goes out while we're playing scrabble.
We found the new Southern Living Garden Book
which has over 2000 color photos, for less than $3.
I found a David Burke chef style 1-1/2 quart stainless saucepan 
which is triple clad and very well made.
It costs $40 new and was less than $3 used.
All the items cost less than $20 since all were 20% off today.
We're thankful for these items we'll use and
happy to support an animal charity as well.