Canning Banana Peppers

Coker, Alabama

Weather: low 33 degrees, high 72 degrees, clear skies

I managed to get out for my morning walk just before daylight, even though it was cold. I guess I'm getting used to the cold weather, but that doesn't mean I like it. Just accepting the inevitable.

We had been looking for some canning jars so Carolyn could pickle some banana peppers that our landlords gave us. We finally found them at Family Dollar, and Carolyn spent some time in the afternoon putting the peppers in the jars. More good eating is on the way before long. Just imagine what Carolyn would be doing if we had the room and weight allowances for the RV.

When we got back home, we noticed that our landlords Ruth and Marsha were cleaning mustard greens in a washtub in Ruth's backyard. We walked over to say hello and had a nice visit. They are really nice people, and we feel so fortunate to have found their place to park the RV.

While Carolyn worked on the peppers and other little tasks, I watched college football on TV. In a game that has been hyped for a year, Florida pounded Georgia 49 to 10. I expected the game to be much closer than the final score indicated, but it was really no contest. Florida was obviously the best team. It will be interesting to see if they can keep up the great play and make it into the national championship game.

Our furnace is giving us a minor problem. It still operates, but when the temperature gets to the selected value, instead of the furnace turning off, it clicks every few seconds and keeps running. It appears to us that there may be some dirt or something else on the contacts for the blower fan that keeps the relays from closing or opening. We stopped at Radio Shack and picked up a can of electronic equipment cleaner to spray on the contacts to see if that cures the problem. If that works, we won't have to call a serviceman and will save some money. If it doesn't work, the cleaner can be used on other equipment and it didn't cost much. It's worth a try.

I didn't do any planning on our trip to see Forrest Gump's hometown of Greenbow. Too much going on with being retired.

More later, be safe.

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