The Tilsons

*Due to a complete lack of energy, the “Fruitapoluza ‘08″ posts have been dated retrospectively.  We appologize for any blogging rules we may be breaking at this time and assume no responsibility for injuries incurred while attempting to “catch up” all at once.

The great canning adventure began with Justin and I poring over a freshly posted ad on Craigslist, stating that a woman from somewhere was going up to the Okanogan and could get fruit of all kinds for anyone who needed it (Peaches, Pears, Plumbs, Tomatos, Apples).  Being that our food outside was staying green, due to the global warming of Vancouver, we decided in a fit of insanity, to STOCK UP.

100 lbs of Plums
250 lbs of Tomatos
200 lbs of Peaches
200 lbs of Apples
150 lbs of Pears… or something like that. Read the complete Post.

Today I made the trip out to Victoria to get my beautiful, gently used spinning wheel… and not only that, but an umbrella swift, a comb, a nitty-noddy, hand carders and a spare bobbin! I was so lucky to find Carol’s add on Craigslist, I would would have spent a lot longer collecting these things if it hadn’t of been for her. Now to give it a try!