Catching up...

It's always amazing to me that there are folks out there who actually READ this blog! But it seems to be true.

A friend wanted to know what that special little pecan "picker-outer" looked like. So that's the picture of one (with freshly shelled pecans, by yours truly and her mother you might note, in the background). The tool is just short of 5 inches long and is made by J.C. Baker Tool Co. in Victoria, Texas (thank heavens China doesn't make everything!). You hold it in the palm of your hand, hooking the ring end over your little pinkie. The bigger hook on the bottom helps pull the broken shell off. The flat end helps pry out the pecan in one piece (works MUCH better than a round nut pick). Those extra little hooks? I have no idea! If any of you know, please add a comment and let the rest of know.

Speaking of comments... If you go back to the blog from a few days ago... "A DAH Day", you'll find a comment there (just click on the comments and you should be able to read it). Some nice person (even I don't know who submitted the comment unless they're in my email list) who lives in Dahlonega, GA added several places we should have visited when we were there. Sounds like it's worth another trip back. Thanks!

And a friend called when he read about John working on Rambo's leaks to make a couple of suggestions about helpful products (has anyone invented a plastic bubble that just covers the whole works?). John is making progress on patching the leak in the back although I think Duck tape (if there were anything "firm" enough on Rambo to stick it to) might be a cheaper solution. Anyway, thank you Don.

Comments are welcome so please feel free....