End of July

In last post mentioned some info I found for Kathy, my neighbor, that might have related to the stones she was finding with names on her property! We think we solved the mystery. Based on info I gave her, she found GPS coordinates of the cemetery referenced and off Doug, Kathy and I went on a walk to find it.  On the way, we passed cattle, climbed some fences (no pictures of our inappropriate behavior), saw beautiful vistas, and then finally came upon the cemetery as described. Olive had concreted over the area and placed the tombstones on top of where each grave was. We believe the stones in Kathy and Doug's yard were brought home by Olive and we think they were footstones to the graves. The headstones had full names, and these stones have initials plus last name.  There are several graves in the site we went to that they have not found stones at their house for, but that could be there were no foot stones, or that they just haven't found them all.  It was an interesting find.. and we didn't get caught trespassing. Not sure owner would really care, but you never know and we aren't sure whose property this is at this point.

Then onto making a yellow squash relish. haven't made before, but tasted after I finished and really liked it. It will be good with chicken, port, or fish. Starts with cutting up yellow squash, onions, peppers, multiple colors, then adding spices, sugar, vinegar, etc.  Boil then into jars and a boiling water bath which seals the jars. Yum - yum.

cooking the relish

Final Product

Later it rained overnight. When I looked at the window on last day of the month, there were rain drops on the clothes line and just hanging off these can holders out by the garden. What a beautiful morning sight.