Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-

I never got into it that much but Dad did a lot for the paper, probably more than I ever knew. I've done some writing, not a lot in the past
few years (except for Fido), published mostly in a (monthly) church newsletter, but had some published in the paper as well. In the back of
my brain I think about getting back to it, but it hasn't happened yet.

I've got a lot of "round tuits" many of which may never be gotten
around to. But I do get a sense of satisfaction when I mark one off
the list.

My list is probably longer than I realise but it does feel good to get items marked off from time to time.

Some people call that a bucket list.

I was young and energetic. These days I'm north of 80 and getting
tired.

I'm not there yet but times I feel much older. Other times I feel I'm
too young to be this old. (G)

But we all know someone our age (or a bit younger) who is in far wprse
shape than we.

I know the word to that song. Time has been kind to my physical shell
and many people are amazed when they lear that I'm the age I am. "You
sure don't look that old." To which my standard comeback is "Try
looking through my eyes" Bv)=

Work/keeping you active has probably kept you going.

If it were onl;y possible to be old without getting old. Bv)=


8<----- EDIT ----->8

Meanwhile, local strawberries are beginning to hit the market.
Steve RH> picked some up for me at the local farmer's market so we've
had RH> strawberry short cake and a riff on a salad we'd had last year
in RH> Fairbanks. Salad has candied pecans, craisins, bacon bits, feta
cheese, RH> strawberries, greens (I used fresh spinach) and a balsamic
vinegarette RH> dressing. We'll probably enjoy it a few more times
before the end of RH> fresh strawberry season. (G)

We're a bit behind you. Our season is mid-May to ...... We have
several U-Pick and/or farm stands plus the farmer's market.

I picked some up at one of the local grocery stores this afternoon.
More strawberry salads and maybe a strawberry pie in the near future.

I'm begiknning to see them in some of the stupormarkups as a high value.
Suttill's Farm or Jefferies Orchard (local Farm stands) are offering
onion set and seed potatoes on their signage. Apparetly nothing much
is "in" just yet. And the current outdoors temp as I type this is 33o
So it will be a bit before the plants take off.

I've had something very much like this in the past. It wold be very easy
to make with a pre-made graham cracher or chocolate cookie crust.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

Title: Big Guy Strawberry Pie
Categories: Pies, Pastry, Fruits
Yield: 6 Servings

1 c Water
3/4 c White sugar
1/4 ts Salt
2 tb Cornstarch
1/4 ts Red food coloring; (opt)
1 c All-purpose flour
1/2 c Butter
3 tb Confectioners' sugar
1 ts Vanilla extract
1 qt Fresh strawberries; hulled

In a saucepan, combine water, white sugar, salt,
cornstarch and food coloring (optional). Bring to a
boil, and cook for about 5 minutes or until thickened.
Set aside to cool. Set oven to 350oF/175oC.

In a large bowl, combine flour, confectioners' sugar,
and vanilla. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles
small crumbs. Press into a 9" pie pan. Prick all over
with a fork and bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10
minutes, or until lightly browned.

When crust is cool, place berries in the shell, and pour
the thickened mixture over the top. Chill in
refrigerator.

"This is a fresh berry pie; the fruit is not cooked.
Serve with a dollop of whipped cream."

Recipe By: Pat Collins

RECIPE FROM: http://allrecipes.com

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Hi Dave,

I've got a lot of "round tuits" many of which may never be gotten
around to. But I do get a sense of satisfaction when I mark one off
the list.

My list is probably longer than I realise but it does feel good to get items marked off from time to time.

Some people call that a bucket list.

Either way, it's something to aim for. I told Steve earlier today that
the quilt kit we picked up last September at the RV/radio net rally in
TX will probably be put together next year. I'm trying to devote most of
this year to UFOs but not getting as many done as I hoped to--latest
hold up is a fall last Friday that didn't break anything but gave me
some deep bruises on the left side of my back.

I was young and energetic. These days I'm north of 80 and getting
tired.

I'm not there yet but times I feel much older. Other times I feel I'm
too young to be this old. (G)

But we all know someone our age (or a bit younger) who is in far wprse shape than we.

I know the word to that song. Time has been kind to my physical shell
and many people are amazed when they lear that I'm the age I am. "You
sure don't look that old." To which my standard comeback is "Try
looking through my eyes" Bv)=

Work/keeping you active has probably kept you going.

If it were onl;y possible to be old without getting old. Bv)=

Did you ever see the movie or read the book "Tuck Everlasting"? We
caught a bit of the movie one time, basically a family discovers a
fountain of youth thing (we missed how) and their relationships with the "outside world" over the years. Don't know how it ended up.

8<----- EDIT ----->8

Meanwhile, local strawberries are beginning to hit the market.
Steve RH> picked some up for me at the local farmer's market so we've
had RH> strawberry short cake and a riff on a salad we'd had last year
in RH> Fairbanks. Salad has candied pecans, craisins, bacon bits, feta
cheese, RH> strawberries, greens (I used fresh spinach) and a balsamic
vinegarette RH> dressing. We'll probably enjoy it a few more times
before the end of RH> fresh strawberry season. (G)

We're a bit behind you. Our season is mid-May to ...... We have
several U-Pick and/or farm stands plus the farmer's market.

I picked some up at one of the local grocery stores this afternoon.
More strawberry salads and maybe a strawberry pie in the near future.

I'm begiknning to see them in some of the stupormarkups as a high
value. Suttill's Farm or Jefferies Orchard (local Farm stands) are offering
onion set and seed potatoes on their signage. Apparetly nothing much
is "in" just yet. And the current outdoors temp as I type this is 33o
So it will be a bit before the plants take off.

We'll have local berries from now until late May, then the local
blueberries will take over, until early August, then we'll get local
peaches.

I've had something very much like this in the past. It wold be very
easy to make with a pre-made graham cracher or chocolate cookie

crust.

Title: Big Guy Strawberry Pie
Categories: Pies, Pastry, Fruits
Yield: 6 Servings

Among the recipies Steve's mom gave me when we first got married was
something similar to this. Not quite as involved but probably just as
good; I've made it probably most every spring since we've been married.
I'll do one later this week with Steve helping to do the crust, etc as
my back isn't in shape for things like that yet.


... Mind... Mind... Let's see, I had one of those around here someplace.

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