My mothers pressure cooker, that we use.
It was purchased in the early 1930's...
With Rusty's arrival, a whirlwind of activity started...He brought frozen turkey to can, lard to render, oysters to make into stew and panfry...When we weren't eating, rendering or canning he was working on the brakes and tires on Herbs truck...He had a deer tag to fill, but didn't get very serious about hunting, as a better offer came up to spend 4 days at Jim Creek, much more enticing...Also the honey-do list waited on the counter...One cold foggy day was spent helping Bob G. install a hand railing to our sliding doors on the deck, that would have been much easier if the sun had come out!..Now we old folks can get from house to car a bit safer.
Rusty left for Jim Creek on Tuesday, so H and I started the canning process, 6 cases of jars, pressure canner, stock pots and lids were all assembled...In four days we canned over 50 pints of turkey and 16 quarts of broth, the cellar shelves are groaning and Herb made countless trips up and down the cellar stairs...I think I heard him groaning as well. 😀
Turkey
Turkey Broth
I managed to keep up my social commitments as four of us ladies (Becky as the chauffeur), braved the cold, snowy weather Friday night, and made the trip to the Elgin Opera House for the musical "A Little Princess." Arrived home before midnight, tired but glad we made the trip, because it was another outstanding performance...On Saturday I enjoyed a lunch date with old friends, from my days working at school.
Rusty is back home in Bend, ready to report for jury duty on Monday, he is not sure what to expect, as it will be a first for him...Herb is hoping he gets to rest this week and I might make a batch of jam...Should be a slow week...Hugs To All...OWAV:)
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