WELCOME

As you can see, Jacqueline and I have created a blog. Sorry, Gordo, no nude photos I am told.

The creation of the blog began with last season's e-letter. Jacqueline wanted to continue to give all interested peoples (note: not just interesting people) a chance to see what we were up to. I just want to look cool, hip and show the world that I have reached the 21st century. As a result, Jacqueline's entries will, I'm sure, remain thoughtful, personal and artistic. I, however, am strictly aiming for trite, meaningless, sports-related blog entries that only interest a handful of individuals...er, perhaps just myself.

Teddie Bounces Back

For the past week, Teddie has been very ill - so ill that we had to take her to the Animal Hospital. She wasn't eating, was so weak she could hardly move, and had lost a significant amount of weight. Her bloodwork identified an infection - we believe a type of doggy pneumonia.

Poor Teddie under the weather.

After an intensive week of antibiotics, her health has rebounded. Teddie is once again enjoying life...and her new calorie-laden diet!

Teddie in good health.

It's good to have you back to your old self, Teddie!

Our Urban Pea Patch

This year we decided to clear the land in our backyard and attempt a garden...an urban pea patch, if you will.

Our urban pea patch.

We grew snap peas, radishes, lettuce, and baby carrots. Much to our surprise, they were a great success!

Yummy radishes AND baby carrots! Whoohoo!

We even have green tomatoes, which we intend to harvest before they redden, so we'll see what recipes we can make with them....

Summertime = Preserve Preparation

Summer is here in the Pacific Northwest, so it's preserve prep time!

Jacqueline has been busy making Rhubarb Jam, Washington Four-Berry Jam (strawberry, raspberry, salmonberry, and gooseberry), Logan Berry Jam, and Blackberry Jam. These delicious and delectable delights are home made and given out as gifts to family and friends the whole year through.

The key ingredients for this year's Washington Four Berry Jam.

Rumor has it that Alki Backyard Crab Apple Jelly may also be in the works....Stay tuned!

Our First Edition of The Pruhig Times

Our first edition of The Pruhig Times was circulated last December of 2006.

We intend to make it at least an annual publication, so look for it at the end of every year!

Download this first edition (vol. 1, no. 1) of The Pruhig Times here (.pdf file)