275/365 Sweater

This is an Aunt Heather original handed down from the cousins. It was made for Tanis who is now 17 so probably made about 15 years ago. And it remains in perfect condition. I believe Emma is the fourth grandchild to wear it. Pretty sweet! Perhaps Ella (Tanis' baby sister) will wear it one day. 

 274/365 Vintage Sunbeam Mixer

Making a freezer batch of Shepherds Pie today. This hand mixer was a gift from my Mom. It was made some time in the 1970 which puts it at over 50 years. I have been using it since we were married (47 years). 

These durable those old Sunbeam appliances were manufactured in an era that used heavy-duty copper windings and simpler mechanical gears that outlast almost any modern, plastic-geared equivalent today. They say that these vintage models can keep going indefinitely with just a tiny bit of basic upkeep.... or in my case, no upkeep other than a quick wipe with a dish cloth. 

I like using it. Reminds me of Mom and learning to bake as a newlywed. :) 

 273/365 Lemon Verbena

My herbs were so prolific this year and I don't have the heart to pull them out so I trimmed them all down and potted them up for a winter in a sunny south window. If they survive great! If not meh. My Thyme and Rosemary did wonderfully last year and then thrived when transplanted back into the garden so here is hoping they tolerate another winter inside. I had so much Lemon Verbena that I dried it and filled two  spice bottles. Also filled a bottle with Thyme. I have never dried herbs before but it was quite easy after some basic instructions with Google AI. 

 272/365 

"The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever."  Isaiah 40:8

 271/365 Letting Go

Autumn days are for watching
the way auburn leaves fall and
kiss the earth to show
that the trees have made peace
with letting go

Jai Gaurangi

 270/365 Fall

The leaves are changing much too soon. 

 269/365 Yellowjacket

 268/365 Pineapple

We spent the day at the kids house helping out today and I spotted their Pineapple plant. They planted a pineapple top over a year ago (maybe 2!) and it now has a pineapple on it! 

267/365 Emma sized Pumpkin

And she is very proud of it. We are just waiting for it to change colour. 

 

 266/365 Swimming with Isla

It wouldn't be a good visit without some swimming in the pool with Isla. Perfect after school fun time. 

It was about 36C - the non heated pool was around the same temperature. Nice!!