The canning caper continues here at Chez Magpie and this time we made Onion Garlic Relish which, in a photo, doesn't look a whole lot different than the apple pie jam. Trust me, it is! I don't know where I found the recipe so can't point you to it, but if you're interested let me know.
And...I finished the postcards. You will notice that I changed my mind about the design and instead went for something faster to make. It's proving to be a moot point though because the mail system here is at a standstill while Canada Post is on strike. Who knows when the mail will start moving again so the postcards (along with all the rest of the cards) will sit and wait.
- THIS fellow made me laugh.
- THIS little guy is cute too.
- HERE is an easy and useful gift idea.
- Going HERE will lead you to multiple pages filled with great projects.
Today's quote...."I grew to understand that people don't always build walls to keep others out. It is done out of necessity to protect whatever is left within"
I'm probably stealing your card idea, because how fun to get to use the different machine decorative stitches we never use.
ReplyDeleteMy mail carrier daughter just told me they cut her route so she can get back to the post office at 5:30 instead of 7. However, It also cut her down 4 pay grades. THEN they couldn't find people to hire to take over the 9 new routes the cut created (during the horrific busiest time of the year), so they directed her to work her day off to cover those routes. She doesn't get paid more for that 6th day nor for the extra hours she's back to doing. They also asked her to cover part of another route which was optional and she'd get overtime for that. She had to turn that down, because she's exhausted. Sounded like a sneaky way to pay them less for more work. The union can't help them, because no rules have been broken. I wonder if something like this is going on in Canada?
You're welcome to steal the idea because it wasn't mine in the first place!
DeleteI wouldn't be the least bit surprised the same thing is happening here to our postal workers. I strongly suspect that we only get mail delivery at our building 3x/week rather than the 5x they claim they do. In the summer we can pretty much count on most weeks not getting mail on Fridays and Mondays so they can have a long weekend. Can't prove it though.
My daughter hasn't been off Saturdays for about 15 years now, unless she requests off which is rare. She asked for Thur, 28th, to Mon of Thanksgiving off several weeks ago and hasn't gotten approval yet. She's afraid since they are short, she'll only get Thanksgiving, Thur off. Tues is her regular day off. Strategically chosen so when they get a Monday off, she has a rare 3 days off. I hope your service resumes soon.
DeleteI hope she gets her days she requested, but you're right, she probably won't because they'll claim it's the busiest time of the year.
DeleteAnother postal strike? Canada post seems to be in disarray. More time to make stuff, I suppose.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds as though the government will be forced to legislate them back just to keep the economy moving. And now they're threatening a rail strike which means products won't be moving. Couple that with the dock strikes along the coasts not letting goods in and it's going to be a, pardon the expression, s--t storm pretty soon.
DeleteSherry of createology: I adore your postcards dear. What a time for a postal strike! Very cute Dog and it makes me laugh also. What a treasure trove of free projects…Thank You! Blessings Dear.
ReplyDeleteYes, the posties sure know how to mess everybody up. Hopefully it won't last too long.
DeleteYour little postcards are just adorable--hope the mail will get moving so you can send them!!
ReplyDeleteWhat is it with governments lately? [I won't even get into our latest election debacle!!] ,
No doubt we will be dealing with lots of issues in 2025!!;(((!!!
i am taking a complete rest break as my hands are really bad this time. I can seethat
any handwork has wings on it in my future. Feeling a bit lost not keeping my hands busy...But.....
We are hosting T-day here, so organizing that after 10 yrs of not doing the cooking is keeping me busy;)));(((;)))
hugs, julierose
The picture of the postcards was dismal, but it's been a dismal day here so no natural light.
DeleteI'm soldiering on with my hands because there's too much to do this time of year. I'm dreading having to scrape the snow and ice off the car because I know how much pain that causes. Sadly it has to be done and nobody else is volunteering to help us.
I hope the postal strike ends soon. Someones need the smiles those postcards will bring!
ReplyDeleteI agree! Oh well, the postcards will either be late for this year or I'll end up keeping them for next year, depending on how long the strike lasts.
DeleteI like those cards!
ReplyDeleteThanks! It came down to needing to make something quick and these sort of fit that criteria.
DeleteI really like those postcards as well. Yeah, this mail strike is going to have to end soon if we want any chance of getting cards out. I know that the cards I send overseas will never get there now. Oh well, people will have a surprise come the new year.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Exactly! Most of these cards are destined for overseas so I guess they'll arrive when they arrive and not much we can do about it.
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