tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post7133622315811265256..comments2024-03-05T04:53:05.648-04:00Comments on Canoe Corner: Missing in ActionMargueritehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-39039004959184255522013-12-27T22:43:17.303-04:002013-12-27T22:43:17.303-04:00Jean, I tried growing sugar pie pumpkins as well t...Jean, I tried growing sugar pie pumpkins as well this year. I know what you mean by small! they were teeny things. Despite the difficulties in carving I think I'll be sticking with these long island pumpkins as they are incredibly tasty.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-14926126511669446432013-12-27T22:41:49.036-04:002013-12-27T22:41:49.036-04:00Merry Christmas to you too Jennifer! I've bee...Merry Christmas to you too Jennifer! I've been quite surprised by how much time school has taken up. I really wasn't expecting to be grinding it out like this but I'm pretty sure the end result will be worthwhile. Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-13026063033844857632013-12-27T22:39:58.617-04:002013-12-27T22:39:58.617-04:00too late for back ups now! oh well, learning my l...too late for back ups now! oh well, learning my lessons the hard way. My one cat seems happy to participate in my silly plots to train him, the other - not so much. We may not ever be circus quality but we're having fun. :)Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-52946874077711028222013-12-27T21:55:23.063-04:002013-12-27T21:55:23.063-04:00Marguerite, I'm catching up on blogs after a p...Marguerite, I'm catching up on blogs after a period of being MIA myself. That stuffed pumpkin looks yummy. When we were children, I was always frustrated by the little puny pumpkins our parents got us to carve for Halloween. Now I realize that those small pumpkins were chosen for their eating qualities; they were New England pie pumpkins, and every year on Nov. 1 they got turned into pumpkin pie. -JeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-51056972608859780582013-12-23T09:27:34.987-04:002013-12-23T09:27:34.987-04:00 I figured you must be busy with classes. They can... I figured you must be busy with classes. They can take an amazing amount of time. Sorry to here about the computer! They are expensive to replace, but hard to do without. Your stuffed pumpkin sounds delicious! Happy holidays and all the best to you and Jodi for the new year. P.S. The boys send their regards to Gino the circus cat and the Happyface who looks very cozy on your bed.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-48433923233900204102013-12-23T00:35:50.017-04:002013-12-23T00:35:50.017-04:00Nice to have you back! Sorry to hear about your co...Nice to have you back! Sorry to hear about your computer trouble, I can only echo what other people have said: Back-up your photos and files regularly, just in case – you never know when something will happen to the computer. Good luck with the aspiring circus member, I have trained several cats in the past to do various things, it takes time and dedication – and the cats will only do what they want to do, they are not dogs that lives to please their masters! But it is fun when it works, my training has been more practical things than circus acts, but they require just as much work :-) <br />Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas.HELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-51851690533874316562013-12-18T15:37:43.142-04:002013-12-18T15:37:43.142-04:00Karin, that was my favourite thing about the stuff...Karin, that was my favourite thing about the stuffed pumpkin - really simple, good for you ingredients. I tend to use extra lean meat so there's little fat and the rest is homegrown. can't get better than that!Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-28957010820829038332013-12-18T15:35:01.130-04:002013-12-18T15:35:01.130-04:00The timing of the computer dying is utterly ironic...The timing of the computer dying is utterly ironic. I've been meaning to go through photos for months now and finally, the first day I sit down to do it the computer dies. Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-4822747171749762542013-12-18T11:25:48.698-04:002013-12-18T11:25:48.698-04:00I am with Jody! Hoping for a good growing year in ...I am with Jody! Hoping for a good growing year in 2014!Gardeningbrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10709940044197929905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-90581383857982257682013-12-16T20:00:40.788-04:002013-12-16T20:00:40.788-04:00Merry Christmas Brenda. so glad to hear the card ...Merry Christmas Brenda. so glad to hear the card arrived, what luck that I picked those particular seeds! Jody says we have to expand the garden this year to fit in all the tomatoes I've collected.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-56511650130447850062013-12-16T19:59:27.008-04:002013-12-16T19:59:27.008-04:00Missed you too Keith! Apparently stuffed pumpkin ...Missed you too Keith! Apparently stuffed pumpkin is a big tradition in some parts - or so I'm told. I've never heard of it before but it was a hit in our house. Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-60972630122151995992013-12-16T19:58:00.466-04:002013-12-16T19:58:00.466-04:00Rose, you are much smarter than us by backing up c...Rose, you are much smarter than us by backing up consistently. Unfortunately we weren't very good at doing that but from what we understand we can still pull data off our hard drive so I have my fingers crossed. Training the cats might be harder than getting my photos back ;-)Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-70311337766607826702013-12-16T19:56:18.704-04:002013-12-16T19:56:18.704-04:00Cindy, the seed group is being run by the Cooper I...Cindy, the seed group is being run by the Cooper Institute. You can check out their website for further info but the idea is that they will be setting up seed libraries in all the branches across PEI. Open meetings have been conducted across island I believe. They are looking for people to donate seed so you should get in touch as I'm sure they would love to take some seed off your hands!Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-55221884049801476242013-12-16T19:52:05.130-04:002013-12-16T19:52:05.130-04:00Never even thought of that. We'll have to go ...Never even thought of that. We'll have to go back in the spring and check for baby pumpkins. It really was a strange sight but I guess someone thought they would just decompose so why not?Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-27082249358509758572013-12-16T19:50:15.859-04:002013-12-16T19:50:15.859-04:00Okay Jane, now I'm REALLY curious. Gotta go o...Okay Jane, now I'm REALLY curious. Gotta go off and google Zutons ... :) p.s. the seed swap was excellent. Met this man who grows over a thousand varieties of tomatoes, yes you read that right .. a thousand!!! Nice to meet someone as zany about tomatoes as I am.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-63566061042210599262013-12-16T19:47:54.779-04:002013-12-16T19:47:54.779-04:00Hi there Jen!! I normally just puree my pumpkins ...Hi there Jen!! I normally just puree my pumpkins too but since I have so many this year I'm trying out all sorts of new things. I was surprised at how good the stuffed pumpkin was and even hubby liked it!Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-40340022678599882832013-12-16T17:49:51.802-04:002013-12-16T17:49:51.802-04:00So glad to hear from you! I can relate all too wel...So glad to hear from you! I can relate all too well how life gets busy and blogging gets put on the side burner. That pumpkin looks delicious...I will have to try that this winter. Love those healthy comfort foods! Your cats are hilarious! I bet they offer a lot of entertainment between gardening and hitting the books! Merry Christmas and all the best for a healthy and happy new year~Karin / Southern Meadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514989784715204223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-90076655467029077542013-12-16T16:11:42.574-04:002013-12-16T16:11:42.574-04:00How lovely to hear from you, I was wondering what ...How lovely to hear from you, I was wondering what was going on! Sorry about your computer trouble, such a pain, and things like that always seem to happen at the most inopportune moment, financially and practically. Your seedy swap sounds great fun! Janet/Plantaliscioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15605580157193047780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-13653419406431567302013-12-16T14:53:53.501-04:002013-12-16T14:53:53.501-04:00'ten years ago' )'ten years ago' )Gardeningbrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10709940044197929905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-81232566687728931832013-12-16T14:53:00.451-04:002013-12-16T14:53:00.451-04:00Your lovely tomato seeds arrived, Thank you so so ...Your lovely tomato seeds arrived, Thank you so so much, and honestly, my fav tomato and the first heirloom I ever grew over then years ago. Big big thank you.<br /><br />Curried pumpkin soup is awesome! Your pumpkins will last a long time in a cool place. <br /><br />Catch up soon. B. Gardeningbrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10709940044197929905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-42893577707742137192013-12-16T10:12:33.252-04:002013-12-16T10:12:33.252-04:00So glad to see you here!! I've missed your pos...So glad to see you here!! I've missed your posts tremendously. I have never seen or heard of a stuffed pumpkin either but now I am very intrigued :)Optimistic Existentialisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507986337866049924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-43574004442891101712013-12-16T10:10:29.423-04:002013-12-16T10:10:29.423-04:00So sorry about your computer, Marguerite. Every t...So sorry about your computer, Marguerite. Every time mine starts acting strangely, I think this might be its last day. I keep backing up photos--that would be the biggest tragedy if I lost those.<br /><br />I always wondered what the pumpkin sellers did with leftover pumpkins. You might have your own field of wild pumpkins next year! Good luck with your classes and training those cats:)Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-5402882182857406782013-12-16T08:58:08.769-04:002013-12-16T08:58:08.769-04:00Hi Marguerite,
I've been thinking about you in...Hi Marguerite,<br />I've been thinking about you in all this snow we got yesterday. How have you been? I haven't seen you around the Hatn'N Hospitalitea http://besidethetrail.ca/hatsnhospitalitea/ lately. I see you have may be between courses, what are you taking? It sounds like the Long Island pumpkins are a better stuffed than they are carved. You have to try someone once to find out. <br />I can't imagine dumping pumpkins in the woods, better than on the roads though where I saw a few. The seed group is it only in a certain community of PEI? I think it is a good idea and I collect a lot of seeds each year, might as well have a reason to collect. Love your indoor hobby. Take care, hugsCindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11713987235401898999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-70758789627078458462013-12-16T07:21:47.939-04:002013-12-16T07:21:47.939-04:00How odd to find pumpkins dumped in your forest. Yo...How odd to find pumpkins dumped in your forest. You will probably have volunteers next year. That will be fun to find. Your stuffed pumpkin sounds yummy. Good to hear you are well and happy. Study study...Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-28215948529283154392013-12-16T02:57:55.807-04:002013-12-16T02:57:55.807-04:00Hi Marguerite, good to hear from you ! The seed sw...Hi Marguerite, good to hear from you ! The seed swap sounds like a great way to try new plants and meet new gardeners !<br />My Macbook did JUST what yours did and has died a sudden death . It died transferring our iTunes library to the new Mac (we knew that death was imminent!) Luckily I had transferred all photos but now we only have a - t of iTunes ! I can never play the Zutons again !! Sooo glad I did the garden photos first !!Hoehoegrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00745640711509233722noreply@blogger.com