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Green Mixer Giveaway/Winner Announced

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | 1,047 Comments

Last updated on June 7th, 2018

From 1,045 entries, the number generator at Random.org selected number 192, from Lizzie B. Congratulations, Lizzie! Send me a note (click here) to collect your pretty green mixer!

All of us at Clover Hill — Mr. Silver Fox, Avery the Muttka, Camille the Thin Kittka, Tiger the Fat Kittka, and me — would like to wish you a safe and thoughtful Memorial Day weekend. To thank you for staying by my side for the past nine Memorial days,  I’m giving away a gorgeous green mixer!

To enter the random drawing, just tell me what you’re doing for Memorial Day weekend. Are you…staying home? Traveling? Grilling something? Whatever your holiday plans, just post ’em in the comments field below, and your name will be automatically dropped into the hat for a chance to win the KitchenAid mixer.

As always, I’ll use the little number generator at Random.org to select a winner. The winner’s name will be announced on Tuesday, May 29, so be sure to check back!

I look forward to reading your comments.

This giveaway is sponsored entirely by Kevin Lee Jacobs.

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Comments

  1. 1

    Trudy Spiller says

    We are heading out for a day trip to the Village of Nyack to eat & shop!

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    Vicki says

    Staying home for the weekend; planting herbs, clearing out more garden beds, grilling steak and/or other goodies each night that we can. Have a great Memorial Day weekend, Kevin! Best to all at Clover Hill. 🙂 And my kitchen is green and white, so a green mixer would be wonderful…

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    Tricia says

    We’re not planning anything special for Memorial Day holiday. Quietly spending time at home with my hubby, retired Lieutenant Colonal, USAR.

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    Robin Van Vleet says

    Lots of work to do around the house and yard, but tomorrow I will travel south and attend my great niece’s birthday bash!

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    Honor says

    Staying home. Will be planting more vegetables and will be trying to weed out and replant overgrown flower beds (if the bulk mulch guy brings the delivery).

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    Dia says

    Today will be spa day for my Standard Poodle Grace. Of course, later I will begin planning for our community luncheon Monday. I plan to make collard greens, kale, spinach side dish and I am making a scrumptious lemon bar dessert. Enjoy your weekend.

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    Bette Kratoska says

    Visiting the cemeteries, on Monday attending the American Legion Memorial where my daughter will be a speaker.

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    Judy says

    I will be working, thank you for asking and I would love to win this mixer so I can play after work!

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    Lauren says

    Heading to a Seattle Sounders match today to start the weekend. Tomorrow it’s off to the beach.

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    Yvonne says

    OMG that mixer is beautiful .. Rider Green after my favorite football team! I am staying home out of the cold rain as I am packing .. moving at the end of the month.

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    AllisonK says

    Mostly staying home—plan on doing a little gardening, a lot of cooking,some reading…and hanging with my knucklehead cats!

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    Sarah Downer says

    Finally constructing my tomato and bean teepees and getting the last of my garden transplanted out. Once all the tough physical stuff is done, the relaxing part of “walking around with a glass of wine and pulling a weed here and there” can begin!

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    Tia Carney says

    Kevin thank you for sharing all your knowledge and wonderful recipes. The Kitchen Aide mixer just looks lovely. I am trying to do some remodeling at my house and I am changing my kitchen to green tones. Would be a great and useful addition! Keep up the good work and enjoy a safe and lovely Memorial Day weekend.

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    Lisa Brown says

    i am staying close to home to enjoy the days off with family.
    jslbrown2009 at aol dot com

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    Joetta says

    I am taking a stroll at a local state park then going to a neighbors BBQ! Happy Memorial Day everyone and happy summer! xox

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    Melissa Donovan says

    I am going to my town’s little parade on Monday, and maybe some gardening.

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    Donna Whitley says

    First of all, prayers for those who are veterans and active duty military. I am grateful for their sacrifices. Secondly, big cook out with family on Monday.

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    Dea Edmondson says

    Staying home. Weeding the garden and getting pool ready for summer, if it doesn’t rain all weekend.

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    Patty Wilkins says

    I’m going to Garage sale today then plant my annual flowers.

    Wishing you and yours a fun and safe Memorial Weekend!

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    Anne O'Malley says

    On Sunday, we’re having our family over for shish kebab, corn on the cob & potato salad. My husband trimmed the lamb last night; he uses Jim Beard’s marinade (which he learned from my father). He also makes great potato salad. Me? I set the table!

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    Javier J Echavarri says

    I am planning on finally finishing getting my dahlias potted up, last of my chilled seeds sowed and working in the garden – weekends have been busy so am thrilled to finally work outside.

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    PattyM says

    Beautiful mixer! In 60 years, I’ve never had one! Going to a family cookout on Sunday. So thankful for 3 days off!

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    Lanasdream2day says

    I am going to rake the pine needles off the artificial turf and weed the backyard. Thank you for the chance to win a mixer!

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    Patty says

    Hanging out with the dogs, doing something clever with rhubarb, cutting the lawn… And avoiding doing the massive cleanout in the garage!

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    Sharon says

    I have BOTH my kids home! Daughter from College and son from the Army! So happy. Probably a cookout with family.
    I’ve been DYING to get a Kitchenaid and enter every drawing I see here. Hoping this time is the lucky one.
    Thanks as always for a great blog.

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    bette says

    Leaving for Maine! Boating, cooking out, cooking in, and having an overall great time. Love the color of the mixer. Can’t wait to see the finished kitchen!

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    Tracey Sinclair says

    We are staying close to home! Gardening and grilling shrimp and lobster!

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    Stacy Holmes says

    Hiking, going to a baseball game, and relaxing! Probably some grilling in there too. A good mix! Happy Memorial Day!!

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    Candace Geary says

    We are staying home and RELAXING/making wedding decorations, lol. Crafting counts as relaxing, right?

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    SueLynn Youngs says

    Hi Kevin and Family!

    We are cooking up some goodies to pack for a picnic tomorrow as we take the back roads to the State line. We will hit up garage sales and look up a friend we have not seen since the snow season started.

    Be well and keep safe!

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    Nancy says

    We will be staying home relaxing, and doing a little yard work. Burgers are on the menu with pasta salad and fruit. Thank you for the great sight. And thanks for the chance to win the beautiful mixer!

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    Carole Bryan says

    at the lake in the Northwoods of Wisconsin! and green is my favorite color!

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    Jenn V says

    We are staying in, and trying to whip at least some of our yard into shape, as this is our first full summer here. There is already a ton of dirt under my nails.

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    Marie L says

    Just a regular weekend here in Canada, but I’m still out in the garden… planting, weeding,mowing 🙂

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    Angela Willis says

    We’re staying home, working on getting our house ready for company later in the summer. Thank you for such a fun give away! Out of curiosity, is there a story behind why you always give away a green kitchen aid (I’ve always wanted an apple green one)? Hope you have a lovely relaxing long weekend, too.

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    Patricia Cremens says

    I am just staying home with the husband and going to do some grilling. I hope everyone has a safe holiday weekend. Remember the reason for the holiday.

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    Chris says

    85 degrees on Memorial Day weekend – unheard of !!! My husband retrieved his oysters from Cornell Extension SPAT yesterday, and this morning, I helped him put his oysters back into our creek. Yes, we grow our own oysters thru the Cornell Marine program here on long Island. Kevin, got any recipes for fresh oysters ??

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    Heidi says

    Took Friday off & spent Friday and early Saturday getting all chores done…now it’s on the porch for reading! Have a great weekend!

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    Tressa Rhodes says

    Doing chores around the house, planting garden and flowers. Than making a new strawberry cream pie recipe to take to a cookout.

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    Kerry Clair says

    Staying home to care for an ill member of my family. Not much time left, so making the most of it!

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    Ray Stokes says

    Staying at home and doing some grilling not sure what yet. I just have to remember to check back , I always forget.

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    Catherine says

    Going to see live theater tonight. Staying home Sunday and Monday. Yardwork, housework – cleaning. Will celebrate Monday evening with a lovely homemade dinner, including your yummy chicken polpettine!

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    Kathleen Nearing says

    Frantically trying to plant all the herb and vegetable seedlings that, as usual, I bought in excessive quantity at my favorite local farm stand, The Berry Farm. Wine outside on the deck. Then dinner with friends.

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    Joan Kutcher says

    I’m staying home, working on the herb garden and thinking about planting out the tomatoes in the veg garden. We’re going to grill some chicken tonight, and maybe make your rhubarb cake.

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    Suzanne Robinson says

    Worked Saturday (lead a hypertufa pot making class at the library). Sunday and most of Monday I plan to rest, read, & do laundry. Monday afternoon I am working for 3 hours and then heading home.

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    Jenny Culek says

    We’re cleaning the grill, setting up the pool and finishing the mulching. It’s what you have to do when you have nice weather for a change.

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    Carol Durusau says

    We are staying home, working in the garden and checking on the chickens that we added to our flock. We surely could use a mixer. Our old one gave up the ghost several years ago and we have been making do with a hand held one. It’s not the same.

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    Gloria says

    Fixing dryer. Have to drill out rivet for glides, then replace. Wish me luck.

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    Kathie Feltus says

    Camping this weekend and enjoying friends. Also remembering all those that have served and those that continue to serve

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    Mary Jouver says

    We are staying home and finishing up re-furbishing our landscape in front of the house! Your gardens are inspiring me Kevin! We will also spend the Memorial weekend with friends visiting and enjoying the lake and bbqing. We will be honoring and remembering those who helped make this Great
    Country Free! Have a blessed weekend all!

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    Paulette says

    So far just home. May grill some burgers today. Grill steaks tomorrow for husbands birthday. May have evening fires.

    Enjoy your weekend.

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    Anne says

    We are in Florida setting up a condo. Pouring rain, shopping, assembling furniture & painting. Could use a nice mixer!

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    Ming says

    Celebrating my son’s birthday. Setting up my greenhouse and planting more vegetable. Thank you for the chance of winning.

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    KimH says

    We’re staying home and having just a little family birthday party and get-together on Monday. We’re having brisket and a craw dad boil. Yum! Happy Memorial weekend to you and all of yours!

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    Nina Geishecker says

    Having my daughter and her family over for our first bbq of the season. It’s going to be about 95 in Chicago, so the kiddie pool will be used by more than just the 3 year old!!

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    Meghan Girroir says

    Gardening, grilling, and laying a small brick patio. Thank you for the chance.
    Happy Memorial Day!

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    Courtney Cresse says

    Staying home in Montana. Catching up on yard work, enjoying the new couple who have just moved into our birdhouse ~ gorgeous tree swallows! Happy Memorial Day!

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    Judy McInnis says

    Sunday I’m making some strawberry cake. On Monday I will be driving to the airport to pick up family in the early morning then returning home to make hamburgers and sausage on the grill.

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    BoPup says

    Got all 5 acres mowed. Will relax and watch sheep and alpacas munch on fresh grass while grilling and sampling wine.

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    Grace White says

    No plans for the holiday. Just waiting for your post and wondering how you like your new kitchen.

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    Tammy says

    We stayed home this weekend to do some…gardening! So far we’ve put all the tomato, pepper and zinnia seedlings in the ground, mulched them with our own leaf mulch from last year, re-weeded and mulched several flower beds with wood chips we got from taking a big tree down last year, and pulled out about a gazillion maple seedlings from all the other flower beds. I have never in my life seen so many maple seedlings — they literally carpet some beds and part of the lawn. I think we’ll be tired tomorrow…

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    Kathy says

    We are figuringbout how to replace our sump pump and build a new trellis..:)

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    Laura Sharp says

    We are staying pretty close to home for the weekend, doing a bit of downtown shopping and there is an annual flea market nearby too! Pretty low-key overall, but it is nice to have the long weekend to rest and remember everyone who has served and who are serving!

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    Craig says

    I’m eyeing my rhubarb patch thinking I should make that cake for which you posted the recipe. Nothing else to do except more gardening this weekend

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    K. Hadden says

    Putting in the rest(hopefully) of the garden, vegetables, herbs, and flowers to keep away the garden pests. Also breaking out the “only in the summer” recipes that we’ve been missing. Lastly giving thanks to all our brave veterans.

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    Dorinda Uhl says

    I will be working at a garden center for the weekend. T’was a tad ummm…hot in the green house but it sure looked inviting with all the color from the annuals and tropicals. Monday is my day off so I plan on..well…enjoying the rest and flying the flag. Btw, hubby does all the cooking when I work and tonight it’s flank steak, tomorrow burgers. Squeal…….I’m a happy girl. exhausted but happy.

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    Cherylann McGuire says

    I will be doing some gardening and grill a couple steaks for hubby and I on Monday! Love this opportunity, I have always wanted a Kitchenaid mixer and my favorite color is green!

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    Debi Phillips says

    Anniversary weekend for Us… 33 years. Staying home. Enjoying Life!

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    Arvella Taratuta says

    Having a huge garage sale, Friday thru Monday. Ruthlessly cleaned cabinets and closets. Too much STUFF. Would love a green mixer.

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    Christie says

    I travelled to Ticonderoga today as well as Saratoga Battle Field. To think about war, and the men and women who gave their lives, as well as pondering the question of non violence and whether or not it is always effective.

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    shagopi says

    Yard work,planting garden, shop, cook, honor veterans, and visit family.

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    Linda Pearson says

    Finish getting the herbs into large pots!
    Getting ready for a road trip!
    Getting daughter settled into her new apartment!

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    Beth says

    Gardening, gardening, black flies, gardening! In Northern Maine gardening is a contact sport.

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    Elaine Clark says

    If the sun is shining my daughter , her husband and my husband Jim and I are going to make some stepping stones for the garden. We are getting the garden in tip top shape for our daughters upcoming Graduation party !!!! Loving all your tips and projects….

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    Mainetwin says

    Neophyte gardeners that we are, we hope to put some order to the abundance of weeds we currently entertain. We’d like to build some trellises for our new raised beds (so exciting!) and plant the dogwood tree we couldn’t resist buying. Then it’s on to ribs and cheesecake for dinner. Happy Memorial Day, everyone!

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    Maureen says

    Having family over on Sunday and Monday! Gardens are looking good so we will just enjoy the company.

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    LeeShan says

    Staying home to bake with my mom since we’re going to get rain from Subtropical Storm Alberto. Just hoping that the pumps work and no flooding.

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    Denise Ryan says

    Hanging around the house making ribs ,burgers and dogs. Going to try my hand at cooking duck in my wood fired oven. Wish me luck!

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    cynthia corriveau says

    I am going on a hike with friends for the morning. Then I return to listen to my husband’s band practicing .If the rain holds out. you will find me talking to my gardens treasures and weeding/ Oh this time of year brings a new surprize for me daily . Later this week off to cape cod. I can’t get any better

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    Linda says

    We are spending Memorial Day here at home. I love this little acre and find much contentment just being here at home and creating our own Garden of Eden. Eating asparagus and rhubarb from the garden. Simple living.

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    Lucia Tollaksen says

    We are just going to hang around there house and play with you babies. We will probably be grilling a couple of times during the weekend.

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    Jennifer Staulters says

    After completing our garden planting, I will be heading over to my sister’s to get hers started! She’s a “first -timer”

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    Tracy says

    Staying home and garden8ng, gardening, gardening. I still have many potted on seedlings to plant out, beds to weed and the last two yards (of nine…) to spread. And now…I need a nap!

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    Rachael says

    Grilling at my mother in laws! As always I am responsible for dessert so I could use that mixer asap 😉

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    Jacqueline Allen says

    Well it’s my birthday, but i’ll be home. We have a tropical storm headed in our direction so this birthday/Memorial Day will be bummer.

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    Amy Underwood says

    We just got back from a 2 week trip to Alaska, so we are staying home and doing yard work.

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    Kathleen says

    We are at the lake, northern Wisconsin nd enjoying the summer like weather.

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    Sharon Mcdowell says

    I am planning on seeing my
    Children, grandchildren,and great grandson my husband will grill or go to my daughters and we will be together.as a family and thanking God for blessing me and my family .

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    Lynne J H says

    A cookout with friends on both Sunday and Monday – how lucky are we! Hope to enjoy a fun time before the hard work of spreading river rock and mulch on Tuesday!

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    Laura Albrecht says

    No plans to go anywhere. Working in the garden, the flower beds and the yard.

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    Katie Zack says

    Was planning a Hawaiian theme bbq but now I’m coming down with a cold! With any luck I’ll feel well enough to do it! Grilled Huli Huli chicken, pork some way (not in charge of that) homemade Hawaiian rolls, etc.

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    Susan says

    I would love, love, love to win this mixer! Green is my most favorite color! We’ll spend the Monday holiday with family and then on Tues we get to see our grandson’s eighth grade promotion. Can’t believe that guy will be in high school next year!

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    Emma Limber says

    Husband and I are putting down pavers out front of our house. We have a family dinner Sunday evening and more pavers to complete our pathway.

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    Martha Leonard says

    Staying home this year with family and teaching my child how to bake and I’m loving it

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    Carol farrell says

    Staying home washing parrot cages. Later making burgers and baked beans.

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    Kelley Jacobs says

    Kevin,
    I will be working on landscaping all weekend! Hooray! In fact, that is how I stumbled across your website…I was looking for some tips on my giant boxwoods. As per your instructions, I definitely will be taking some cuttings to try and root this weekend! I love your website and will be back often! Thank you so much for sharing your passion!

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    Janelle says

    Enjoying a pool day with the family today and cookout with friends tomorrow!

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    Janet Roderick says

    I’ll be relaxing at home, recovering from a 2 week vacation. I’ll have to ignore my gardens for a while longer unfortunately.

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    Ruth says

    I am planting rhubarb crowns and raspberries. I am also mulching weeds with cardboard and newspaper. The photos of your garden area are lovely. Thank you!

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    Joy says

    We’re staying home, relaxing in the pool with our dogs. I’m very sure that the dogs would prefer for me to be in the kitchen with that beautiful mixer, whipping them up some dog biscuits, though. I hope we win!

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    shirley welch says

    Staying home with my sweet cat Molly and dog Buddy. Will enjoy evening walks around the neighborhood with Buddy. Happy Memorial day to all ~

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    Arlene says

    Ribs, gardening and then relaxing. Enjoy your day too. Thanks for all your sharing.

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    Sandy Fisher says

    Celebrating a birthday with a life long friend, then back to the yard and garden work!

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    BVaeth says

    Weeding, weeding, and more weeding. The weeds are growing like weeds this spring 🙂 Would love to have the green mixer!

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    Mary Howe says

    Working on my raised beds! But I lifted a straw bale and pulled something in my back, so now I’m reclining in my recliner with the heating pad !!! Bummer. Love the mixer !!!!

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    Mae says

    Staying home, enjoying family and grilling as weather permits! Thanks for a delightful blog!

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    Ginuzza says

    Hi there!

    Had my 2 boys graduate last week, one college, the other HS….so this weekend we are attending one grad party after the next, for all of their friends…looking forward to getting all of those done and over with hopefully this weekend.

    Luv luv luv the color of that mixer!!

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    Linda says

    Nothing too fancy for us this year. I am recovering from a traumatic fall with a facial injury and a new pacemaker. My daughters, however, are picking me up at 3:00 pm today and taking me for an early dinner at the beach! So happy to be with them and grateful to be alive!

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    Nancy says

    The prep is finally done in the garden beds and this weekend is for PLANTING! I’ve got 4 flats of pretty annuals (cleome, profusion zinnia, new guinea impatiens, cutting zinna, cutting snap dragons, a few more) and a half dozen pots of perennials. I am very excited!

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    Phyllis Lucas says

    We have our vegetables in, and our container planted. We have also been experimenting with wildflower seeds. So far, we like what we see. Today we go for a cook out. And, whoa, that green!

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    Jan Evancho says

    I’m staying home and taking care of four sweet muttkas for my friends. And doing yard work. And planting my garden. Thank you, Kevin, for sharing your fortune with your loyal fans!

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    Deb says

    We are keeping dry from Alberto
    Not too sunny here in Florida
    Our golf group is serving burgers and dogs and of course adult beverages
    Life us GOOD!

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    Kerry says

    It’s a gardening weekend, Baby! Planting galore.

    Thanks for all the great recipes and gardening tips, Kevin!

    Kerry

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    Kip Morrissette says

    Staying home as we are under severe weather watch in southern Alabama. I’m baking up some quiches in case people lose power etc. We are close to hospital so should power go out, we are on same line so we get electricity restored pretty quickly.
    Sadly, I don’t think I can put up my flag as it’d probably get ruined. But if weather changes, the flag will go up for sure! Praying everyone stays safe.

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    Gail Duman says

    I’ll be staying home….it will be the rare occasion that my 3 kids can all be home at the same time! We plan on keeping it simple, grilling hamburgers and having potato salad.

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    Robert Michael Montgomery says

    I am a truck driver so my job never stops. I am working through the holiday.

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    Connie says

    This weekend is double duty days. Not only is it Memorial Day Weekend, it is also my Birthday! Beautiful skys/weather for doing a multitude of activities. Many memories on this weekend!
    Hapoy retirement Birthday to me! LOL!

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    Rhonda says

    My niece is turning her coach house into a 1920’s vintage retreat for when friends and family visit. I’m helping her make sweet lace curtains.

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    Marie Harubin says

    Staying home, catching up on chores, weeding, prepping & sowing seeds in my 12- ft diameter zinnia bed, walking my pit bull, Gemma, when still cool in early mornings & right now just patiently waiting for power to be restored after last night’s outage during storm. Memorial Day mass in the cemetery in nearby Howell will be a good way to honor & remember our wonderful veterans.

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    Amelia says

    We’re sitting on the screen porch at beautiful Pawleys Island SC watching and listening to this incredible ocean! With my most loved people- family!

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    Sue says

    Staying home except for the side trip of taking flowers to family members graves. We have gorgeous rhododendrons blooming all over the yard right now.

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    MaryAnn says

    Just doing some “after tons of rain gardening” and spending quiet time at home. Cooked enough food yesterday to feed an Army! Have a great weekend y’all!

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    Grani Frani says

    Being with family for fun and lots of food. Monday Morning off to the memorial day parade in town. My husband is senior vice(soon to be Commander) of our VFW post. He marches every year.
    Thanks to all our veterans and current military. Love you all!

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    Diane says

    Heading out to a potluck at my friend’s hilltop farm. Hoping to catch a breeze – 90 here yesterday in Shepherdstown WV!

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    Cathy Aronson says

    With dreary weather, no yard work this weekend, but we will attend the Memorial Day Parade to honor all who gave their all.

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    Kathy Jackson says

    I have already decorated the Graves. Two of which were my grandpa’s, who served our country. We are also working in the garden! Yay my favorite think to do, play in the dirt. I have seedlings that are reading to be planted and start growing and producing their bounty. We will also do the favorite thing of grilling.

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    Renee Coursey says

    Playing in my butterfly garden and planting more plants. BBQ and playing games with friends. Thankful that I live in such a wonderful world. Hope your day is full of wonderful things too!

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    Christine Archibald says

    Entertaining my half-sister and her family at our home in Dutchess Co. Thank goodness yesterday’s heat broke. Have a good weekend!

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    Anne Schmidt says

    I am at home this weekend hosting family dinner today. Maybe I will make your rhubarb upside down cake for dessert.

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    Dittony says

    Hosting a good friend from Seattle and making Venison Thai Salad for dinner.

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    Robert Kenny says

    looking forward to working in our greenhouse (necessary at 7600′), but I would like to know where you got the statue???? I need one

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    Joyce Lantz says

    Going out into the garden to pick some rhubarb to make the upside down cake. Too rainy to plan much more!

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    Jacob M Edingfield says

    Hi,
    Most likely, my partner and I will be staying home doing some outside cooking, having friends over later, working in the yard and garden, doing those little things like pulling weeds, finish setting out some plants, doing a little house cleaning, and to top that off, we’ll sit back and enjoy a nice drink with close friends…..We also hope you’re resting and refreshing that wonderful mind of yours with more new ideas…..
    Hugs,
    Jacob

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    pamela j says

    Thank you veterans. I’ll make some food for the veterans in my family.

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    bambi_beth says

    For Memorial Day weekend, we are working on our own little serpentine garden. Shovels and mattocks ahoy!

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    Mary says

    Spending the entire weekend planting new trees. Lost oodles of arborvitaes from winter kill. Ouch. Happy Memorial Day to you.

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    Diane Hinkle says

    Staying home, enjoying the river/lake I live on and watching the wildlife that abounds!

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    Susan says

    Staying home, hopefully finishing up all the planting and yard work. Well, never ALL the yard work…

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    Michelle Collins says

    At the Devon Horse Show in Wayne, PA, tailgate competition with the Brass Ring Riding Club (old people’s pony club,hehe). Pooring rain now with no one setting up, so maybe we will win the competition by default!! Thank you to all for your service to our country, especially my late father, Lt Col. Edward Perron , USMC. -Michelle.

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    Kathleen Zanotti says

    Working out in the garden until the unseasonable heat and/or humidity drives me indoors.

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    Rebecca Mickelsen says

    We are reaveling to the Teton Basin, to my husband’s family’s Pioneer area. My husband’s parents honor Memorial Day by decorating all the graves of their local ancestors. This includes not only veterans but others as well. We will end the day with a barbecue with local family members in the same area and those who have also come to celebrate the family. As I reflect on what I learned about the Mexican culture and The Day of the Dead from the wonderful movie “coco” last year I realize Americans do not have a holiday to remember all who have come before us, and how sad I think that is. I realize this may be controversial, but because I remember and honor those who have served on Veterans Day, I am choosing to modify my celebration of Memorial Day to honor all of my family and ancestors who have passed away. ❤️ my years of genealogical research have allowed me to discover and appreciate those who have come before me, how their lives have contributed to who I am today.

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    Kathrin Weber says

    I’m headed to an outdoor wedding that has to be changed to indoor due to torrential rains in Western NC. But it will be wonderful nonetheless. 🙂 Then I had planned on cleaning my house, but now I’m thinking about Rhubarb Upside Down Cake instead! My rhubarb beckons!

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    Barbara Cohen-Presser says

    Memorial Day weekend is associated with my husband’s death 9 years ago. He loved to garden. In fact, he has many flowers and trees. I spend the weekend honoring his memory, tending to the garden he cherished and loved so much.

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    Margo says

    Wish we could get rhubarb here in south Florida. Not even frozen is available.
    Growing up in Wisc. rhubarb cake was my favorite. I can still taste it!

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    Jenny says

    I just finished my third beehive check on my two new beehives. They have been of primary focus leading up to the last month. Then the gardens have consumed me. Today I’m going to finish off my planting by planting my baby swamp milkweeds!! I have a few veggies but mostly native wildflowers. I’ve never had my garden planted so early. I couldn’t be happier

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    Jane says

    Probably watching it rain. They keep saying it is coming. In the meantime, enjoying the garden and thinking of grilling.

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    Leslie says

    Ribs in the smoker with all the fixin’s and strawberry rhubarb pie will be our feast on Monday!

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    Teresa says

    I am off Memorial Day
    I will be relaxing while hubby makes dinner on the grill

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    Sandy says

    We are gardening and grilling. My husband installed a new birdbath fountain and we stopped everything and sat on the porch swing just to enjoy it.

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    Paulette Beckerink says

    Our kids and grands are here spending the weekend with us. Lots of fun, food and talk happening here. Weinie roast tonight!

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    Teresa Billingslea says

    I am off Memorial Day
    I will be relaxing while hubby cooks on grill

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    Jo says

    Cleaning up the trees that have fallen over the fall and winter around the hay field, mowing, rototilling, and planting if the weather agrees, picking some wild leeks and trying to dehydrate them for winter use…all in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan!

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    Morningstar says

    Enjoying a peaceful and quiet long weekend at home with our sweet little blind dog, avoiding the tourist traffic out there on our roadways and, happily, without visitors at home because they are doing the same. Friday and Saturday the weather was beautiful and then took a turn to heavy rain and thunder storms. The woods and gardens are loving it and thriving. It’s all restorative.

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    Kitty says

    My husband and I plan to spend our weekend recovering from our 55th college reunion, packing up and giving away a few hundred books, weeding (& reading), watching the Red Sox, watching the Celtics, cooking on our new gas grill if it doesn’t rain, baking a spiral ice cream cake, taking many naps.

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    Melanie Stepto says

    Hi Kevin! Staying home all weekend- relaxing, cleaning, cooking, and gardening..
    Have a fabulous weekend!

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    Jenny Kenworthy says

    Will be working in the perennial beds, cooking ahead for a busy week and relaxing with family.

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    Beth says

    Happy Memorial Weekend! We are celebrating by working on our 109yr old house!!! I love reading all of your posts especially about cleaning an old house!!! It’s so wonderful to have a source of reference before we tackle our projects here! And your recipes are just amazing!!! We absolutely LOVE your eggs in sweet potato nests!!! Also I may have copied your window shelf idea for plants in my kitchen…. don’t worry I use it as a way to tell everyone who compliments it about your website!!!
    Hoping you and Mr. Fox have a wonderful weekend!!!
    Sincerely,
    A crazy fan

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    Beverly, zone 6, eastern PA says

    This Memorial Day Weekend I am finishing up a massive plant sale, selling over one thousand pots of perennials in my own backyard, having spent weeks digging and dividing more than 80 varieties. When you open the dictionary to EXHAUSTED, my photo is there.

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    Jo Ann Goodwin says

    We will be remembering family who have passed, celebrating all who have given their lives for our freedoms! And its time to put the garden in…YAY!

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    Kevin Marken says

    Spending the extra day reestablishing our neighborhood to be recognized by the city. Ensuring our we will be represented and residents have a proper voice. Working local to make a global difference.

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    Diane says

    We are staying home and Gardening and making sure the birdbaths are filled. The 90 degree weather in Texas dries everything up.
    What a beautiful mixer!

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    Linda Prater says

    We will be staying at home. Family and friends stopping by through out the day. Never know who will pop up.

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    Karen L. says

    As usual we will be staying home and probably grilling depending on the weather. Yep, rain is here and more to come in our neck of the woods. I must say that is a beautiful mixer and I love the green. I wouldn’t mind at all if I won it.

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    Gail Singer says

    Happy Memorial Day to all! Staying home this weekend to garden and enjoy a cool one in the shade!
    That Beautiful green mixer would look great in my newly rehabbed kitchen!!

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    Codyban says

    I have many flats of plants to get into the ground. This weekend is perfect as we’ve had some rain and the ground will be easier to dig into.

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    Sue says

    We are going to see our children and grandchildren, along with celebrating our granddaughters first birthday!

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    Sandy Abalos says

    My plans for Memorial weekend include putting the last potted plants in the garden in preparation for a much-needed cruise in 2 weeks! And I will grill hot dogs Monday, my tradition for this day of remembrance.

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    Diane R. says

    Home Sweet Home is where I’ll be. Lots more containers to fill with beautiful flowers and
    herbs, cleaning all the bird feeders and making hummingbird food. Have a great weekend.

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    Marsha Lockhart says

    A fun filled weekend as Mom celebrates her 93rd birthday, along with caregiving after Hubby’s surgery are my goals at the moment. Veggies are planted and rhubarb sauce is made. I’ll bake your cake after next picking… sounds yummy.

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    lynn says

    will be working, though I hope those able to will have a memorable Memorial Day…thanks for the yummy recipes and pictures of your gardens…

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    Cary says

    We’ll be gardening until it gets into the 90’s today. Then we’ll likely spend some time by the pool, wishing we had started filling it sooner. It’s old fashioned, but we still take flowers to the cemetery and reflect a bit.

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    Pam Dempsey says

    We are planning a cookout on Monday with family 🙂 So grateful for all servicemen and women through the years! Love ya,Kevin, hope you have a great holiday too!

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    Judy W. says

    Finishing planting my gardens and taking the time on Monday to thank those who made it possible for me to have the choice to do this.

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    MaryAnn says

    Enjoying the beautiful morning, listening to birds and watching squirrels. After coffee, back into air conditioning as it is HOT here. Maybe an evening concert at the park. Love your blog.

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    suzanne H says

    We’ll be finishing of the big move this weekend. Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.

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    Mary W says

    I’m sitting in my recliner (apparently for 2 days) while Alberto glances across the western edge of Florida. Enjoying the wonderful rain, cooler temps and hopefully catching up on blog posts until we loose electricity. Oh well, there is always solitare, reading to grands, watching the pool overflow, and hoping there are no high tides (full moon to boot) that cause the water to come inside with me.

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    Jen Clark says

    Contemplating the meaning of the American Flag, thinking about those who protect it and what I can do to ensure it stands for good .

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    Carol (Lee) King Platt says

    I’m recovering from the CT Herb Society’s fabulous Symposium and writing thank you notes. You know why Southern girls don’t sleep around? Why, all those thank you notes…
    You were such a wonderful speaker (no, this isn’t your thank you note) You were engaging, funny, informative and even cuter in person! We all absolutely loved you!
    Love,
    Carol

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    Johanna says

    Working in the yard when it isn’t raining and going to graduation parties.

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    Carolyn Conners says

    Staying home – will spread mulch in the AM, relax on the patio in the afternoon, cocktails at 5:00 and hamburgers on the grill at 6:00 with my best friend, my husband.

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    Lana says

    Hand washing the car, gardening & grilling salmon and asparagus, & making strawberry shortcake . In between I’ll try to relax on my paver patio with the +90 degree temps in beautiful SW MI!
    Enjoy your day, Kevin et all and enjoy the holiday weekend!

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    Teresa says

    Working!! I house/farm sit for a lovely lady on her 5 acre goat farm. Pot belly pig, chickens and dogs and cat. LOVE it!!
    PICK ME!!! I really need a handsome mixer like this to stir things up for me..lol.

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    Carol says

    Attended high school graduation of niece and visited a friend with advanced ALS

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    Susan Hamilton says

    We’re between thunderstorms right now, so will be pulling weeds soon.
    Happy Memorial Day to you and your family, too.

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    mary m says

    shoot!… and I just cooked up the last of my frozen rhubarb yesterday!.. one of our favourite ways to have it is cooked gently with sugar and a bit of candied ginger.. we have it cold with sour cream.. of course it’s not a yummy tart!.. look forward to trying yours when i harvest this year’s rhubarb…and fingers crossed to win the gorgeous mixmaster! … look forward every sunday to your post.. love it love love it… but you know that from all our comments!

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    Kathy says

    Kevin, since my birthday is May 27th, they have a national holiday to celebrate me every year!! 🙂
    Also my family will come over bringing me food and hugs. I bet I have the best Memorial Day weekend celebration of anyone!

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    Gail Stringer says

    I’m staying home, hopefully getting some clutter out of the house and organizing . Hope you and Mr Fox have a wonderful weekend.

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    Claire Mead says

    We’re starting to plant our vegetable garden, about 1000 sq ft worth, and fighting the black flies. Looking forward to trying the rhubarb cake!

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    JANET KENNEDY says

    SINCE IT’S A RAINY W/E WILL BE BAKING FOR THE WEEK, NEED THE RAIN FOR THE GARDEN SO NOT COMPLAINING TOO MUCH
    MEMORIAL FESTIVITIES WILL BE HELD INDOORS
    SO ALL’S GOOD

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    Karen Zink says

    We live in the beautiful city of Ocean Shores, WA and as the name implies will be celebrating the holiday at the ocean. The city will be having a memorial service for the veterans along with a sandcastle and wood chain saw carving event. We won’t even have to travel!

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    Tracy says

    Had some DIY and gardening to do yesterday, but headed up to our mountain cabin today to cool off!

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    Kat Sobotta says

    I will be gardening & grilling. I have a whole chicken marinating in the fridge, seeds & seedlings waiting to be planted. I just bought a new hummingbird feeder so making the nectar is on today’s to-do list. Garden/yard puttering is what keeps me young!

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    Meredith says

    Love your blog , always look forward to see what is going on in your kitchen and garden. I hope I am the lucky winner.

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    Mary Leach says

    We will be planting a grapevine start that was given to us by a kind neighbor. It takes more than just putting it in the ground since it has to have something to climb on.

    I am so glad that you said, ” wish you a safe and memorable Memorial Day”, rather than, “Happy”.

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    Karen Russell says

    Hi Kevin,
    My BF and I are taking my Mother-in-law south to a new Casino to check it out. Cha-ching $$!! Her favorite day trip.
    We will be stopping by their family gravesites to pay our respects to family members who served our country. We do this every year. We spend time cleaning up their graves and planting new flowers, etc…
    I love your site with all the tips and tricks for gardening, yummy recipes and especially watching your new kitchen evolve. Could you possibly bring back the article you wrote last
    SPRING about “How to prune tomato plants”? I learned so much from that with all the pictures and advice, but have forgotten a few little things.
    Thank you and I hope you have a lovely, joyful week-end.
    The green mixer is beautiful! I have always wanted one. Good luck to everyone who enters!!

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    Karen says

    Visiting with friends, cooking out with family and going to see the Ruth Bader Ginsburg movie – that I’m really excited about!

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    Beth Wygonik says

    Hi Kevin,

    For Memorial Day, I’m traveling a few hours away for my SO’s annual family barbecue— lots of good people and good food! I wish you and yours a relaxing holiday!

    Beth

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    linda k. says

    We are expecting Alberto in Atlanta tomorrow. Nevertheless, we will barbeque our pork butt, make potato salad and coleslaw. Our daughter, son-in-law and their new puppy are coming over. I plan to spend most of the afternoon making puppy love.

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    Sheree says

    Flying the Flag in honor of all those who have served.
    Hiking a few miles each day in the foothills of the Sierras.

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    margaret vanhull says

    Cookout at friend’s home. Love your recipes-esp. cooking videos.
    Happy Memorial Day, Kevin.

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    Theresa Ryan says

    We’ll be grillin’ and chillin’ and maybe making your amazing looking rhubarb cake!!

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    Sharon Koss says

    Building my first shade screen with pvc frame. Then just hanging out in the garden.

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    Korki says

    We had been planning a train-vacation to San Antonio. Instead, we are staying at home while my wonderful guy (who broke his pelvis in a couple of places from a bicycle accident) tries to heal.

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    Cate says

    Gardening! Serving up asparagus mimosa and rhubarb cake! Waiting on a green mixer to come my way. Peace to all..

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    Susanna Cichanowicz says

    Staying home. Cleaning up the patio & around the pool, planting some colorful nursery stock in containers & firing up the barbie!

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    Joan from Pinckney, Michigan says

    We are driving North in Michigan to camp with our 1962 Globe Trotter Airstream. Staying at Platte River which is located in beautiful Sleeping Bear Dunes.
    Hope everyone has a fun Memorial Weekend.

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    Emma says

    Looking for an apartment in D.C. big enough to have this green mixer in my kitchen!

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    Marilyn Purdy says

    Hoping Monday will be a quiet day after celebrating a family wedding. If the weather cooperates, I’d love to garden. If not, I’ll get out my watercolors.

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    Debi Clark says

    Making your Rhubarb Upside Down Cake, although I am going to modify to be gluten free.

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    Judy R says

    Hiked Treadway Mtn and today will be planting heirloom tomatoes and sweet Italian pepper plants, if the rain lets up. 🙂

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    Jackie Marks says

    Farmer Ken of the Farm at the Sidewalk House is determined to get all his plantings in place by the end of this still not long enough weekend. Here in the Heartland temperatures are about 20 degrees higher than the norm. Sweltering. Plant two, step inside to cool off, back out to plant two and on and on. While he sets out tomatoes ~ all heirloom this year, chili peppers (his fave? Wrinkled old Man), cucumbers, and Comtesse de Chambord bean seeds, I have been creating herb gardens in large terra cotta pots on the deck for easy access ~ though we still maintain an in ground herb garden. Looking for a Vietnamese coriander plant or two. A simple weekend for us. It’s the little things at the Sidewalk House.

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    Kathy says

    Hi Kevin,

    My big plans for the Memorial Day weekend is to continue non stop training of my sweet Mother’s Day gift puppy “Avie”. Sweet little terror with razor sharp teeth and no manners. But soooo cute. Love to you and Mr. Fox and all your 4 legged kids.

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    Cindy S. says

    Our original plans of gardening and car repair were turned upside down, and replaced by a visit from our daughter and granddaughter, who drove nearly 600 miles to surprise us. Our weekend improved greatly, and has so far included a barbecue, a farm visit and trip to the playground. We still have an entire day of joy ahead. Thanks for the giveaway.

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    Margaret says

    Staying home to finish my garden and have some friends over on Monday for a grill party.

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    Susanna Cichanowicz says

    Tidying up the patio, filling the planters with flowers and baking a cake!

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    Amen Kahwajy says

    Green mixer is a suitable color for Clover Hill .
    Great post, as usual. Thank you.

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    emma says

    looking for an affordable apartment in DC big enough to have this mixer in my kitchen

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    Elaine says

    Will be making final preparations for the approaching storm approaching us here in Pensacola, FL. Hoping and praying we get the west side of the storm rather than the direct hit or the east side. And always hoping that we don’t lose power !!

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    Pglady says

    It’s my darling daughter ‘s 25th birthday today and boy, would I love to win this beautiful green mixer…her favorite color too! She is soon moving to another state for a new job but the thing she says she’s going to miss besides family, is MY mixer since she loves to cook but has no tools to do it with. I am cooking today for her and family on a beautiful, sunny, morning. Hope you have a great Memorial Day!

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    Candace Thompson says

    Old fashion hot dog and hamburgers at my sister’s new home. Great nieces and nephews galore. Lots of fun!

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    Joyce Woodard says

    Planting the veggie starters and plants from cold sewing.
    Remembering those who kept our nation free: Happy Memorial Day!

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    Debbie says

    I am working on revamping my herb garden, harvesting and processing rhubarb, and grilling skirt steak fajitas! It should be a glorious weekend!

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    Maura Alvarado says

    My family and I plan on spending the day swimming and BBQ’ing. First time in a while that we all get to enjoy a day off together :).

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    Toniann Stephens says

    We just relocated, so staying in and settling into our new home. Except on Monday we’re going to attend a memorial observance on the USS North Carolina battleship. Hope you all enjoy your weekend!

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    Cecile Sheppard says

    We will entertain guests today and tomorrow.
    Next week, I plan to wash my windows per your instructions.
    Thanks, Kevin, for your teaching techniques.

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    pk says

    We are staying home — will work in garden and yard to complete our landscape changeover (new extension of patio). Hamburgers, baked beans, and strawberries with ice cream will be on the menu. Will start preparing desserts for a Vet’s Day lunch on Wednesday. Have a good Memorial Day!

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    Tana says

    We’re going for a drive today after church and spend the afternoon in the hills having a wienie/marshmallow roast. Tomorrow we’ll attend the local VFW Memorial day ceremony at the cemetery. What a lovely way to spend the weekend.

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    Pam Gonzalez says

    We are stayi g home and grilli g and I will be gardening ( pulling weeds!) But I’m grateful for all the soldiers who have died for our freedom. It gives you pause to think of that. So I honor those men and women who fought for us. Have a great weekend.

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    Melissa M. says

    My 8 year old niece is coming to visit for a week. We were going to camp out in the Chattahoochee River but with the weather forecast for tropical storm Alberto we will instead have fun doing crafty stuff indoors in between naps.

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    Gene says

    Staying home, will grill steak and asparagus.
    Be thankful for all our military living and dead, for their sacrifice in making this land what a wonderful and blessed nation it is, and our efforts for world peace.

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    Lori says

    I’ll get to go to my first Memorial service that honors my father in law who has passed 5 years. I always had to work and my boss wouldn’t even let me off to attend the cemetery rite. So that will probably be emotional. Then I hope, if it’s not raining, to finish planting all my goodies from the green house. Did I really just spend that much money on flowers and some veggies? And then I’ll get cleaned up and run to B-town to get landscaping blocks that are on sale so I can redo my edge on my Front Veggie Garden. Yep, my gardens have names, I have 13 of them, lol. And I hope there is enough hours left to paint my fridge in the Red Room. I suppose I should stop and do a nice lunch/dinner sometime in the afternoon. The rhubarb is ready and Ernie is waiting for his favorite spring cake. And do I have enough time to pick some and freeze it?

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    Madeleine says

    Walk along the Hudson then I’m going to try your rhubarb upside down cake with fresh garden rhubarb.

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    Kristin Heydt says

    Staying home but cooking out with friends and swimming. Definitely making time to work in the garden

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    Margaret says

    Backyard barbecue with family on a gorgeous Western Washington late spring day. Finally going to do a pie with my rhubarb – strawberry rhubarb pie!

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    Susan Kaltenbach says

    Memorial day weekend on Sunday I will do some gluten free baking prepare a picnic meal then we hope to visit Pixley Falls. Monday hubby will drive the brand new fire truck in the Memorial Day parade, then we will go to our son’s for a BBQ in Cooperstown, NY.

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    Jude says

    First I want to tell you how much I enjoy your site! I am staying around home doing gardening and grilling and spending time with family and friends. Thanks Kevin!

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    Linda says

    Lots of things on the agenda with a 5-day holiday…..doing a 5K walk/run today; preparing a meal for a friend with cancer tomorrow, which will include the earliest pickings from our blueberry plants; planting more of the vegetable garden; grilling island teriyaki chicken meatball kabobs; & lots more I’m sure.

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    Gary T says

    Planting, planting, planting. Hot and summery, but has to get done!
    Thanks for all the cool recipes, tips, and…giveaways.

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    Bejane says

    Enjoying the day making bread & planting an herb garden to have fresh herbs for the tasty recipes from KLJ. Enjoy your day!!

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    Penny says

    Staying home. Doing little planting, visit with friends, movies on a rainy day.

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    Renee Muehlhausen says

    Watching Formula 1 and Indy 500 racing with my boyfriend and exploring gardening and cooking websites. LOVE yours!

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    Amy Fleming says

    I’ll be staying home with my husband and dog. Finally some time to rest and catch up on home chores.

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    Valerie says

    How cool is this mixer! 🙂 Thank you for the chance to win….my little pup and I are hand-in-hand trimming the overgrown blackberries (ouch..), cutting back the overgrown nettles (ouch) and then having some fun rolling around on the grass together…. 🙂

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    Camille says

    This weekend I’m pulling more weeds in the front garden after another rainstorm. Weird weather in the California foothills! Then I’m laying down black plastic on the back area to “solar cook” all the seeds from invasive bull thistle that zoomed up out of nowhere.

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    Mikaela says

    We are working on projects. Today I pulled out the tie dye supplies to dye a baby wrap that has been “in-progress” for about 2 years! I need to finish it before the “baby” (now toddler) is too big to be carried with it!

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    Nancy P. Adams says

    Thanks for a nice blog and am enjoying your new cookbook. Have a good Memorial Day weekend, and be sure to pause and remember.

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    Sue Felton says

    We came from Minnesota to dog sit my Arizona granddog. She’s 14 years old so we’ll be resting by the pool and doling out treats this year…LOL

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    Mariayn says

    It’s my birthday on Monday. Every 6 years it rolls around to be on the observed holiday. This year both of daughters will be working as this is their holiday to work at IU Health -Methodist and Riley Childrens Hosp…….that is a great gift to have 2 loving and caring daughters to work in nursing. and because they will be working…….12 hr shifts……….the day is mine…..to go thru your great recipes and pick a couple to try!!!!!!!!

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    Kathy says

    Greetings, Kevin. Congratulations on ten years of blogging. I always look forward to your posts. We are spending the weekend at our farm in central Wisconsin. We cruised the roadsides to pick wild asparagus and the asparagus frittata is in the oven. Since we have been driven indoors by the mosquitoes and ticks, I will work on my menu for the dessert table for my nephew’s upcoming wedding. Kathy

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    Nancy Tener says

    Off to my gardener son’s house to help pot up the containers before the cook out today! He’s an enthusiastic gardener and chef and it’s so much fun to work with your adult child who shares your passions!!

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    Cheryl says

    I’ll stay home and cook for my grandkids and myself. We will be thinking of my mom and aunt who passed last Oct and Dec, while nursing a sick cat so a rather quiet day at least to start.. The kids will no doubt end up in the neighbors pool with everyone chasing each other with Nerf and squirt guns, and water balloons.

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    Lucinda Abbott says

    We’re doing a lot of spring cleaning, inside and outside the house (Memorial Day weekend is so perfectly timed!). Then we’ll head over to the coast for a night with Finn, the white boxer, and a romp at Half Moon Bay State Beach!

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    Eileen M House says

    Planing several things for the Memorial weekend. Saturday went out for supper at Red Lobster for to celebrate 2 birthdays, one son who turned 28 on May 24 and the other son who turns 23 on May 27. My daughter and her boyfriend also was there. Getting together on Monday with my brother and sister with her husband. Besides working my night job at a retirement center.

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    Martha says

    After 38 years of welcoming new babies, I am retiring from Gundersen Health in La Crosse, WI. Memorial Day will be my last shift.

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    Gale Reilly says

    I live in usually sunny Florida, so any outdoor activities will be moved inside with the subtropical storm bypassing us. So, my friends and I will be celebrating inside with a BBQ luncheon!

    A green mixer! I had to enter, but just so you know… you had me at rhubarb!

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    Sabina says

    Planning on making mint pesto, as my mint garden bed is overflowing with the fragrant goodness!
    Happy Memorial Day!

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    nancy saetta says

    i am canning my rhubard sauce, and making a new duck house for my girls . blessings, and kiss the furkids from us here in NJ.

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    Carol Rehme says

    Our ballroom dance coach just bought her first house and invited us to a celebratory barbecue! Hoping the rain holds off until Tuesday…..

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    Cheryl says

    Staying home, away from all the crazies on the road! Cooking and gardening in the rain!

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    Diane says

    My garden calls me this weekend to put in the remaining seeds: French slicing beans, cucumbers, and summer squash, and to cultivate down the onion rows in the raised beds. A joyous time of yar! My daughter would adore the green mixer for her gourmet cupcakes! My fingers are crossed…

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    Andi says

    Just hanging out at home. Cooking up a bbq pork dinner for the day. The big weekend project is trying to rescue a stray kitten that decided to live under my house.

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    Christine Dias says

    We are staying home. I am cooking some beef shanks with mashed potatoes and steamed carrots. Gotta love some bone marrow! 🙂

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    Jeannre says

    Staying around home. Bringing beautiful Lilacs to Mom and Dad at the cemetery.

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    Eliza J says

    Working on the house most of the weekend, and going to a memorial service tomorrow. Hoping to get some work done on the gardens if it stops raining…

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    Barbara Baldus says

    Staying home and getting ready for summer company. So excited that the work is easy. Thanks, kevin, for all your recipes, good advice and for sharing your good ideas.

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    Janet says

    Visiting several small museums and also weeding and planting around home. Thunderstorms are in the forecast, rain is badly needed.

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    Nancy says

    Love your website! The tropical storm has turned, so I’m hoping to work in the yard and pull some weeds & cut some lilies 🙂 That made me think of your sweet Lily . . . thanks for the mixer opportunity! Have a great weekend 🙂

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    jackie says

    I am staying home working on my flower beds and vegie gardens..Having family over for grilling and boating on Sun. I hope u have a great weekend and thank for all your great tips and recipes

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    Mary Ann Leonard says

    I’m cleaning the garage . . . finding some Christmas items that are attic-bound!

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    Ceacy says

    Putting up fencing for my five fat sheep, two elderly donkeys, and two highly opinionated goats. Their collective sentiment being that I am late, late, late in getting them onto grass. So, I guess I am spending the weekend making amends.

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    Katie says

    Staying home and waiting for my crusty sourdough boule dough to rise! (Thanks, Kevin.)

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    Marilyn says

    My birthday is Tuesday and I’m Irish so what could be better than a GREEN Mixer

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    Meryl says

    Taking my daughter to a kite festival as we’re both big fans. Weather is finally supposed to warm up tomorrow so we might do the coast thing too.

    Whatever you do, I hope you have a great holiday weekend and remember those who served and played the ultimate price!

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    Bet says

    This weekend (and every free moment) We are working hard to get our new property (4.8 acres) in shape. It is already a little piece of paradise for us, but we are building a new chicken coop, planting more in the garden and flower beds, and weeding, weeding, weeding! We hope to have a place as beautiful as yours some day!

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    RJB says

    Lots of reflecting, lately.. remember our brothers and sisters in uniform.. we have a son who’s a NYS Trooper.. a bit of work on a dozen or more flower boxes, they look so good when they’re off and running .. weather has changed.. may indoors.. just started a sequoia bonsai.. they grow so quickly.. manage to always keep busy.. idle hands, you know..

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    Charles Boyle says

    Transplanting the pea and bean seedlings the grandkids grews in the greenhouse we built last year…

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    M Daniela C. says

    My family and I we just stay at home, because we want to fix the garden and we are going to do a barbecue with our neighbors too!

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    Sharon says

    Hi Kevin, I am planting this weekend, finishing up my front flower bed design project, adding a
    beautiful Solomon’s Seal I found yesterday in the shade area plus three Gaura ‘Whirling Butterflies’ in the sunny part. My winter sown Nicotana are doing well, they are glad to be out of the milk jug!

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    Cornelia Vick says

    I know you are enjoying your new kitchen. Love all of your
    recipes and new ideas. The green blender would be a fun
    item for my green kitchen. Thanks for the opportunity.
    Have a great weekend……….

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    LYNNE S LARSON says

    Fishing at the lake and then BBQ at home later with family. It is a beautiful time of year here for us, before the really HOT weather moves in. Hope your weekend is great!

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    Lynn Rector says

    Working in the garden, turning compost piles, planting beans and squash. Found mountain lion scat in my ornamental gardens this week; wish it had caught the gopher that is on a rampage.

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    Linda A. Fleming says

    Oh my, Kevin, your presentation at the Ct. Herb Society symposium was over the top. I will spend the Memorial Day week-end thinking about the perfect day and making your recipe for chicken, and lemon polpettine. The green and white mixer would be a perfect addition to my kitchen.

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    Cissy Wanchic says

    I will be working, and my son will be filing for me while I work, since he has the day off from school. Lucky for me, he will work for food.

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    Mary says

    WE ARE STAYING IN AND COOL WITH OUR DOGS. MR RED RYDER AND TAPPLY ARE WAITING FOR COOLER WEATHER SO THEY CAN TAKE A DIP IN THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER.

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    Elaine K says

    Enjoying a quiet day at home with my dogs, Asher, Kissy, Karma, and Hailey! ❤️

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    Karen says

    Thanks for the chance to win, Kevin. I am headed for London for a couple weeks of being a tourist. My thoughts, though, are about the men and women who sacrificed to make our freedoms possible.

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    Caitlyn says

    We had our long weekend last weekend here in Canada. This weekend I am puttering around and doing some watercolour painting. Thanks for another great mixer giveaway Kevin!

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    Linda says

    Visiting my grand niece and her family.
    No plans really. Just enjoying each other’s company.

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    Marjie T. says

    Cleaning up downed trees (Emerald Ash Borer is wreaking havoc here) and keeping get horses cool in unseasonably hot weather.

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    Vicki says

    Today like every weekend I’m staying home with my daughter(who have Cancer) and grandchildren. There is plenty to do like, grocery shopping, laundry, and housework. I’ll also make time to bake a pound cake using my hand held mixer. They’ll love that.

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    Patricia Sullivan says

    Going to a Memorial service at a local cemetery that has a large Veteran’s circle. There will be a nice service, speaker and firing a 21 gun salute to the Veterans who gave all!

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    Pat Crocker says

    Window boxes, patio clean up, closet clearing , and laundry! Grilled chicken and salad for dinner!

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    Kathy Minar says

    My plan was to work in the yard since my girls had no competitions to go to. So I hooked up my horse trailer and headed to the rental shop. 1/2 way there someone pulls along side of me and says your cat jumped out of your trailer two lights ago. So now I’m searching and putting up flyers. I am crushed and hoping she’ll find her way home. It was only about 3 miles from our home.

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    Rosemary says

    Hi Kevin,
    thanks so much for all you share on your website, including lovely give aways.
    May all my US neighbours enjoy Memorial Day. Last weekend in Canada, we celebrated (Queen) Victoria Day, a traditional long weekend that seems to mark the start of summer. Our temperatures shifted from the 60’s into the high 70’s and low 80’s mark.
    This weekend we are involved in the usual – laundry and cleaning-up. We also have a balcony project on the go with great plans to design a beautiful oasis just beyong the sliding door !
    This stand mixer would be great for whipping up a treat to serve with a delicious tea to be enjoyed at The Oasis .

    All the best to you and again, thanks for the weekly treat of YOU !

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    Virginia Green says

    Staying home for the week-end. Much rain in the forecast, hope no damage to the area as the tropical storm passes by.

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    Joanne Schultz says

    The end of May has a bunch of family birthdays, so we’ll go out to eat this weekend to celebrate them!
    Thanks for the giveaway!

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    Lori Schmidt says

    My rhubarb plants were sold to me with the assurance they were red and they looked like they were when they were small, sadly now three years later they are green with a tiny bit of red at the base of the stem. I have tonnes of rhubarb right now so I might try your upside down rhubarb cake that you posted but it will be green, it sounds delicious. I will be spending a quiet Memorial weekend, weeding my raised veggie beds, cleaning horse stalls and bush hogging my pasture. It is in the 90s, way above average for Indiana so inside tasks will also be performed, sadly that is the life of a livestock owner (((Hugs))) to you all and I hope your weekend is festive.

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    Ellen says

    Finally putting on the garden. Actually right now holding sleeping baby as everyone else gardens. We will go swimming again too

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    Becki says

    Going to a backyard barbecue at a friends house.
    So nice of you to offer a giveaway!
    The color of this mixer! Gorgeous Green

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    Collie Bonin says

    Gardens here in the NW are looking great. Beautiful greens amidst the bright flowers. the mixer would fit right in.

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    Eileen Hatch says

    Visiting long time friends in Maryland and reflecting on all the heroes who help defend our freedom.

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    Debi says

    Oh happy days ! I enjoyed some “yardening “ yesterday and hope to do some more planting today WHEN the rain stops. I’d love to grill some chicken, weather permitting. Meanwhile, I’ll ponder thoughts of those who have served our country and loved ones who have passed.

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    Vidollia Ho says

    We visit San Antonio, TX for memorial weekend and gathering together with highschool friends.

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    Sharon H. says

    SEEING GREEN..GREEN..GREEN-
    CATCHING UP ON READING HERE ON FLORIDA’S GULF COAST WHILE TROPICAL STORM “ALBERTO” BRINGS EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF RAINFALL. GOOD FOR GARDENS & YARDS ,BUT BAD FOR FLOODING & RIP CURRENTS. HOPE THE “LUCK OF THE IRISH” IS WITH US SINCE THE BEGINNING OF THE 2018 HURRICANE SEASON IS JUNE 1ST.

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    Susan says

    Here in the mid-Atlantic we are going to host a traditional Maryland Crab Feast with family.

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    Rhonda Floyd says

    Working in my yard. Enjoying this glorious weather that we’re having.

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    Jill Moore says

    Grilling a bit but moving our youngest home from college for the last time–and she has a job. Woo Hoo!!!!

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    Glenda Berman says

    Yesterday I volunteered at the Columbia Land Conservancy Community Day. We are promoting a pollinator project that encourages people to plant host and nectar plants for pollinators and to not use pesticides. Today in the rain it is catching up on emails and tomorrow planting more vegetables and harvesting more Rhubarb to try Kevin’s cake.

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    Linda says

    Having an enjoyable time working in the garden during a few cooler gorgeous Oregon days. Being grateful to all fallen soldiers for their sacrifice.

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    Pat says

    I’ll be refurbishing a flower bed for rose bushes, planting flower seeds in another flower bed and that will be enough of that for the day. Then friends are coming for a cook out, so that will be fun. Just an easy going day with flowers, friends and my dog. Perfect.

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    Elaine says

    Just picked some rhubarb yesterday, will make your cake tonite. Thank you for offering another give way, your site gets me thru the long snowy winter months.

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    Yuki Tsumori says

    I am trying to fix the leakage from the central AC. My handy man has been working a lots of ac related issues for a while. Hopefully he can solve the issue ans I will win the this give away.
    So it is double win for me..

    Yuki

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    Celeste says

    We’ll stay home on this beautiful weekend. Vegetable and flower seeds are germinating in my garden so I’ll be warding off any weeds that try to invade.
    Thank you Kevin for the chance to win the beautiful mixer.

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    Fleure says

    Family, friends, gardening , cleaning and paperwork but most importantly honoring those who have, and continue to, protect our country. Considering showing photos from my brother’s service at Arlington to a Syrian refugee family I work with.

    Fly the flag and be thankful you can!

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    Liliane McCarthy says

    Staying home and hopefully getting my daughter to do some yard work for me, including raking up leaves and planting some bedding plants in pots. Maybe we’ll grill veggies later at her house. Not too exciting but that’s how I like it. Love to you all!

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    Delia Borunda says

    My family and I will be attending Memorial Day activities that are held by the American Legion. My uncle is a long time member. My mother is a Silver Star Sister so we find it an honor to participate. There a mass, then a continental breakfast with words of wisdom from veterans. Then a drive to the cemetery to Honor the veterans with a 21 gun salute. It is the most beautiful thing to witness.

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    Michaela says

    I’m at an urgent care center after being bitten hard by my friends’ cat yesterday at their wonderful first ever Memorial Day Weekend arts and music festival. I’ll be staying home today and dreaming of that mixer in my kitchen!

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    Melissa Gardner says

    My husband and I are driving 3hrs south to visit my daughter and her bf for Memorial Day/Birthday fun. Bringing a strawberry cheese pie— yum! Could use a new mixer so I can hand-down my old “one” to my daughter!

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    Patricia Allman says

    Cleaning out rose gardens, grilling some beautiful copper river salmon and playing with the pups is on the agenda for the weekend. And remembering the heroes who gave all so we can have the freedom to do these things.

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    Terry says

    I’m cleaning out my freezers. Don’t be jealous of all the fun I’m having…ha! Have a wonderful weekend everyone.

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    Paula Dearr says

    I’ be planting window boxes and getting pots ready for roses bushes that will be here soon, and also grilling some blue cheese spinach burgers for dinner!

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    Sandy Martinez says

    Hi Kev!
    Happy Holiday!
    We’re gardening and attending parties! It rained yesterday so we binge watched A HANDMAIDS TALE….
    Cheers!
    Sandy

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    Lindsay says

    Hope everyone enjoys their weekend doing things they love with family and friends !
    A super green mixer would surely help in the prep of all those fabulous
    goodies to eat !

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    Sandra L Allen says

    Home this weekend, my favorite place to be. Thankful to all who sacrificed for our freedoms today and everyday. Enjoying my many chores in the yard and garden, and maybe even a nap! Thanks for all the helpful hints you share, makes gardening so much easier.

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    Jane says

    Working in the yard, preparing my upfront garden for annuals and yelling at ground hog(s) whenever they dare venture from the woods to the lawn.

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    Leslie says

    We are going metal detecting in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains! Of course, we’re looking for gold…will probably settle for pop top tabs and old bullets…oh well, we have fun whatever we do! Best to you and Silver and the family! Looking forward to that rhubarb recipe! Thank you!

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    Jackie says

    Working in our gardens will occupy most of our time; having a picnic dinner at our neighbors’ home on Monday night; celebrating our 49th wedding anniversary. Your new kitchen is Fab, Kevin.❤️❤️

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    Diane says

    We have a picnic with family planned but alas, it will have to be an indoor picnic as it is raining in upstate New York. This mixer would be perfect in my kitchen!

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    Jean Brimley says

    Several things are planned for Memorial Day, including standing with my Veteran brother on the Flag Draped 45th South overpass of I-215 as he salutes and I wave to on-coming traffic, a tradition he started several years ago. He is there every national holiday. After which my sister and I will decorate the graves of our parents, grandparents and aunts and uncles with our home grown flowers. Then on to grilling steaks in our backyard. I have a great uncle buried in Arlington and wish I could also visit his grave.
    Wishing you a very happy Memorial Day, and thank you for your great blog. I love your humor!!!

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    Debbi D says

    Woke up to beautiful weather here in California. Doing a small amount of yard work and enjoying this 3 day weekend and remembering and honoring all of those who have sacrificed and continue to sacrifice for our freedom! God Bless America!

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    Laura says

    Headed to the Farmers’ Market now. Enjoying a sunny Pacific Northwest day after that. Salmon for dinner, natch.

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    Callie Fiorillo says

    Spring cleaning, laundry, and hanging out with some friends. Going to get the grill going in a little bit for some burgers and veggies

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    Edie says

    We’re having a rainy weekend so far. So might need to use the indoor grill. This holiday wouldn’t be right without the grill, corn on the cob and watermelon!

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    Deena M Rounds says

    Home watching Netflix enjoying the peace. Headed camping after the weekend is over.

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    Dave Claussen says

    We live in Sarasota Florida, so we are bracing for Alberto. (Hopefully unnecessarily)

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    Sue Prewitt says

    We will be staying home. Daughter came for a visit so just hanging out on the deck is in our future.

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    B. A. Hilton says

    Quiet weekend in the gardens. Yesterday it was in the 90s, today in the 50s – variety without leaving home. 😉

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    Susy says

    Worked yesterday and home today and tomorrow. It is HOT! Too hot to garden although I do need to water the pots and beds. Finally reading emails that have stacked up.

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    Garden Coach Karen says

    Puttering in the garden, planting out the remaining warm weather crops, and cooking for a crowd of visitors to the North Oregon Coast. Sure would come in handy to have a mixer to speed up the process – then I would have more time to visit and garden!

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    Lynda Kowalski says

    With the late spring here in Western NYS I am way behind. Spent the morning weeding and putting in the green pepper plants and a few different kinds of tomatoes. The afternoon will be spent over
    the grill with burgers, Zweigles hots and chicken 1/2’s. Leftovers for Monday so I can rest and enjoy our small town parade. Sending the rhubarb cake link to my sister in SC. She misses growing her own as the summer heat just can’t support them but buys fresh or frozen for strawberry rhubarb pies. Bet she would like the cake. I intend to try it.

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    Maureen says

    My baby girl is getting married next weekend, and I am doing all the centerpieces, bouquets, boutonnieres, etc, etc… three day weekend working and organizing.

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    Joan S. says

    As an above poster – care givers get no holidays; this one dares to enjoy it in a variety of ways and praise.

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    Shannon says

    I’ve got the house all to myself for five whole days! I think I’m going to spend it just peacefully puttering, especially with all this rain.

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    Barbara dellinger says

    Planting all the seedlings I’ve been babying since March. Garden planting day at my house. Tomorrow celebrating my granddaughter 12th birthday with bbq and backyard games. All this makes me happy. Thank you this grand giveaway!

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    Hope says

    We’re staying home this weekend. If the weather permits, I will finish planting and mulching the vegetable and herb gardens.

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    PJ Moore says

    As I recover from surgery that took place on Thursday, I’m reading Ina Garten cookbooks and looking forward to being up and around again in my kitchen.

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    Dawn says

    Spending Time with my hubby who is retired Air Force and is now working for a contractor–yeah, he is home for the weekend.

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    Thinkerbelle says

    Feeling patriotic on Balboa Island in Newport Beach,Ca! Lots of American flags and riding bikes, paperbacks at the beach and Duffy boats!!! Happy Memorial Wknd everyone!!!

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    Johnnie Whitford says

    Not doing much had back surgery so can’t ride much or go out to eat so will just get takeout,

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    Catherine Dorsey says

    I am having a garage sale. Fishing in the evening with my hubby and working in the gardens.

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    Jennifer McComb says

    I’ll be working up my garden plots, resting in the shade with my 2 mini-doxies and my sweet husband, and getting together with family and friends for some great grilling!

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    Jean says

    Working in my garden planting the last of what I haven’t had time to do, watering everything well as we desperately need rain in my little corner of the world ( Indiana). Happy Memorial Day to everyone and thanks to all the Veterans that have served their country so we can celebrate with them today.

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    Ahna says

    Crowd avoidance. We stay home and have quiet away from all the errands and tasks and elbows-out crowds that seems to be our town all summer long. We will bookend the busy season with the same routine come Labor Day.

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    Dorothy Brown says

    It’s boring, but we’re staying at home, trying to do some much-needed work in the yard and house, which hasn’t been improved by my husband working out of state for extended periods over the last several years. We had a blizzard in late April. but in typical Minnesota fashion, it’s now hot and humid, and the weeds are going berserk. Ugh.
    Have a wonderful weekend!

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    Debbie says

    Oooooh. A Big Green Machine!!!
    I could sure use this as the one I “had” bit the dust and – due to medical issues – I have had to put my “baking” on hold!

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    Karen Thomas says

    Memorial Day weekend for me will be delightfully quiet. I’m meeting a friend to go to the movies to see the latest Star Wars installment. I’m also doing laundry and hanging it outside because it is forecast to be a beautiful weekend with moderate temps and light winds. I’m so mellow just talking about it that I really should get up from my computer and get some more coffee! Have a delightful weekend yourself, Kevin!

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    Brian says

    We are cleaning out our 40 x 50 ft barn full of “treasures “ (aka junk). Also spending time with family.

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    Kathleen Dickson says

    Will be working in the garden, taking walks, spring cleaning, cooking and freezing meals for the month ahead, and reading a mystery novel.

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    Ellie Sterling says

    Attending the sidewalk chalk festival in front of the Santa Barbara Mission,
    I Maddonari, street painting by more than 20 artists and children, a tradition that goes back to the 16th century in Italy. Mission tours, an Italian market, great food and music, all to benefit a nonprofit art education project of the Santa Barbara County Education Office.

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    Justine M says

    Hi Kevin,
    Happy Memorial Day Weekend!
    My beloved 96 year old Gramma passed yesterday. She had all her marbles; just her body was worn out. I always associate rhubarb with her as it was her favourite sign of spring and she’d always make something delicious with it! I was so happy to see your beautifully enticing Rhubarb Upside Down Cake recipe in my inbox this morning. I think I’ll track down some rhubarb make this today…and think of Gramma.
    Thanks for being timely!

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    Mary E Smith says

    Sa
    Sadly had to close one of my rose beds – not receiving enough sun. Also, it had become too much for me to keep up. Spent this AM air layering 12 hydrangeas that will enjoy the dappled shade They are my second most loved flower. Looking forward to a nice, relaxing weekend.

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    mike goins says

    Bed & Breakfast here, Kevin, so we are accommodating others this weekend. Next weekend is our 24th anniversary and we plan to try and get a way for a day or two during the week soon. Doing kept here so the mixer sure would come in handy as I try to find some sort of bread that tastes acceptable. Love your blog and the new pup there.

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    Paula Y says

    With so much rain ^ so little energy, I am still working to get the garden going and the yard to the maintenance stage for summer. I’d rather be helping my family though!

    Thanks, Kevin, you’re a dear! Hope your cook book is doing well; each of your recipes that I’ve made have turned out well and delicious!

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    Eve says

    This weekend we are having a relaxing time reflecting on the true meaning of the holiday. So many things to be thankful for and giving thanks to all who sacrificed so we can have our freedom. Happy Memorial Day and thanks to every vet for your service!

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    Donna Wollam says

    We are doing some work around the house, weed eating, mowing and maybe a little sewing too. After that a BBQ with family. The Rhubarb upside down cake looks yummy!

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    Marsha says

    We are at home this Memorial weekend, planting more veggies with grandkids, and trying to stay cool and comfortable!
    To our service members, thank you for your service…

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    Shannon says

    Making some baby back ribs for the hubby with some warm chipotle potato salad. And as always playing in the garden.

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    Lesly says

    I will be enjoying my garden hoping Alberto does not decide to veer to the west.

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    Joyce Van says

    Memorial Day….remembering family members who gave their all. Mostly home alone. 2 kids will stop in. 95 to 110 degrees so there will be no gardening.

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    Anne says

    Hi Kevin!
    We are watching the Indy 500 on Sunday then grillin’ brats and chillin’ our favorite beverages on the back patio here in Colorado! Sure hope you and yours are enjoying this Memorial Day weekend!!
    Thanks for your weekly newsletters. You are very inspiring through some unfortunate times.
    Love ya too!

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    Dixie says

    Yard stuff before the rain sets in, then house stuff after! Eating with family on Memorial Day.

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    Ann Evans says

    A wonderful farmer’s market, cleaning and setting up the screened porch, and best of all, my nose in a good book! TY for your generous give-away
    and I’m grateful that we live in America.

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    MaryBeth Hibbert says

    Gardened all last week, my body is tired so having a relaxing Sunday and Monday with the family grilling. You have a great day….and thanks for all those great recipes.

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    cher says

    Never ending mowing, 6 to 8 hours per day. Well, it does get down to two or three days of mowing per week in July & Aug.

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    Lydia says

    We just adopted a new doggie from the animal shelter and we love him! We are spending the weekend up here in Maine throwing tennis balls for and training the pooch, and of course, gardening.

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    Dean says

    I’m so glad this is a random drawing, because I am a random person!! Hopefully not too much rain this weekend in Florida from our first tropical storm of the season!!!

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    ELLEN says

    Went into the city for a theater matinee with the girls…chilling at home for the rest of long weekend.

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    Irene Wilkinson says

    Staying home with our old but faithful pets. Looking forward to our sun returning soon in So. California. We have what’s called May gray. Some socializing with friends and family.

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    Marcia says

    Sadly, moving out of my extra rooms where I do the quilting so that a nice lady can move in. It will all work out, I am sure. The dahlia beds are calling and I can hear the grass growing. The blue birds will fly this week and we are to be hit by Hurricane Alberto. Oh my.
    Marcia

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    Ann G. says

    My sister is visiting from Hawaii and we have not seen each other in 3 years! As always Kevin love your site and appreciate all that you do. I have flags out in the yard to honor all of our Veterans!

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    Giuditta Reppi says

    Here on Cape Cod, I went to the library plant sale, hiked in the land trust property in my village, and took my brother and his fiance clamming and got a fine basket of littlenecks. Life is good thanks to our brave veterans.

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    Andrea Schmidt says

    My mom, who is a disabled veteran from the US Army of Nursing, and I are staying home. We are going to be helping out some neighbors as well in honor of my late grandfather who was shot in the head, but survived WWII at Normandy. This weekend I will be thinking about all those who gave the ultimate sacrifice because freedom isn’t free, but given by the brave. Have a safe and blessed weekend.

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    Lisa says

    Nothing special because it’s a long weekend, but my son visited from the other side of the country (US), just leaving yesterday. It was mostly rainy while he was here, and of course now the long weekend has gotten sunny and bright! I’ll work in my garden. I still need to plant the sunflowers, pole beans and more flowers.

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    Rosemarie says

    Taking advantage of the long weekend to do some gardening and house cleaning!

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    Pat says

    I’m staying home and gardening gardening gardening!! Thanks so much for your humor and tips! X, Pat

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    Carmen says

    Happy Memorial Day, we’re hanging out with friends and I am hoping to win the mixer for my daughter who loves to cook and whose favorite color is green!

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    Angela says

    It’s been raining here all morning. Experienced loud thunder earlier. We live in an apartment with a balcony and this morning I was so excited to be able to pot two black-eyed susans; one orange and one yellow, sweet potato vines and an asparagus fox tail fern. Now our balcony is so inviting for the summer. Have a wonderful weekend and thank you for such a beautiful website!

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    Mary says

    We are staying home enjoying a cloudy, blustery day, waiting for the rains of Alberto!! I did make some potato salad earlier. Happy Memorial Day to you!

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    Rose says

    Going to my first grandchilds graduation party today. I must be getting old. Eight more to go! Fun fun. Too bad we have to have record breaking heat this weekend. Have a great weekend and remember all who gave their lives for us in the service.

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    Cheryl says

    It has rained so I will take a shovel to my nearly vertical front
    Slope. During breaks I will plant some ornamentals.
    Got a bit too ambitious this year thanks to seed catalogs.

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    Shirley says

    We are having company passing through our area, then after they leave, grooming flower beds and planting window boxes—trying to work in shaded areas because it is HOT! Nothing really exciting, but all the while we will keep in mind the reason for the holiday.

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    Dixie says

    Had surgery, & wishing I was going somewhere. Just enjoying my beautiful garden. My Roses & peonies are in bloom, and snow in summer. The lilacs & snow ball bushes are just finishing. I love spring in Utah.

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    Rhonda Strahler says

    I love rhubarb, so I am looking forward to trying your upside-down cake!

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    Nancy Bazemore says

    The green mixer will look so nice in my downsized house. It will definitely upgrade the nice little kitchen. The old one is 50 plus years and very yellowed. I’m holding my breath but must go back outside and work in the 2-year-old “prairie-influenced” garden. It is mostly native, lots of plants for butterflies, and the birds have found me. I really enjoy all your postings and have tried and liked many of the recipes.

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    Sarah P. says

    At the Michigan Botanical Club Spring Foray this weekend. Missing around the forest and bogs with a bunch of lifelong botany nuts is great fun!

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    roberta L walton says

    Listening to Indy 500, it’s blacked out here. Just had B52 bomber fly over on its way to to Speedway. Grilling ribs, tomato, cuke and onion salad, lemon potato salad. Planting new raised herb bed tomorrow.

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    Laura says

    Weeded and planted my garden yesterday. Today we will be enjoying the lake and having a barbecue later. Tomorrow we plan on going to our towns memorial day parade.

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    Linda Carlson says

    For my husbands 75th Birthday, our 7 children, their spouses and 13 grandchildren (27 in all) will gather at the farm to celebrate. Last night we enjoyed our own fireworks display followed by S’mores and a bonfire. A weekend to remember.

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    Julie says

    Staying home with rain in SWFL. Watering my succulents. Hanging out with my kids and boxer, Chloe. Thank you!

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    Starla says

    Oh my goodness, such a beautiful color! I love the green mixer! I have always wanted one, but I have been waiting on the perfect time. Plus, I seriously never know which color to choose. Luckily, i have my Mama and boyfriend with me to celebrate Memorial Day by grilling out!

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    Ruth DiChiara says

    Just enjoying the comforts of home and doing a little of this and a little of that.

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    Mary Beierle says

    We are staying home and working with the bee hives. Weather will be nice until Albert hits us later today. Really enjoyed your kitchen makeover!

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    Kathy Munn says

    Traveling slowly north from Florida, now in South Carolina, to New England to visit friends and relatives. Enjoying breakfast at the Waterfront Restaurant on Edisto Island, celebrating my birthday. Beautiful place and busy with Memorial Day celebrants…..truly a family destination!

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    Kay Crichton says

    Barbecue on Monday and sitting in the sun with a good book. My kind of heaven!

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    Judi Nemeth says

    Everyone have a beautiful Memorial Day weekend and Remember why we celebrate this day.
    We did our picnics yesterday and will just stay home and reflect on family and friends that have served…. Blessings to all…

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    Joe Ann Allen says

    I will be working to green up my garden, sitting under my green umbrella, dreaming about a green mixer.

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    Terri Akin says

    I am attending a “Royal Tea,” in 1890’s costume, sponsored by the San Diego Costume Guild. A quick change after the tea (and photos, of course), and I go to my weekly English Country Dance (a la Jane Austen style).

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    Mary Joan Foley says

    Enjoying a lovely quiet day in my garden .

    My husband was a Colonel in the Army and has been dead 12 years . I will remember him on Memorial Day . He was proud of his 34 years of service .

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    Cynthia Gruetzmacher says

    I’ll be working in the yard today. I expanded my garden this year and planted lots of perennials. They need attention till they develop their root system. Also installing a 16″ black wrought iron fence around the perimeter to keep Otto the pup out of the garden. The problem is, when I was digging and preparing the ground to plant Star Gazer lilies, I found a bone that Otto must have buried and he really wants to get in there to retrieve it. I wonder how long it will take to forget about it!
    Wishing you and Mr Fox a safe and happy holiday also.

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    Mary Willis says

    I am in Atlanta and we are, thankfully, dodging raindrops so far this weekend. We are going to the Georgia Renaissance Festival and the Decatur Arts Festival to visit one of my favorite artists, Janet Searfoss. Her talent is the ancient art of Batik Paintings and Giclee Prints. Very cool to have an original in my home. I’m always excited to see her.
    Happy Memorial Day to you!!!!

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    Rayna says

    We are having friends over, taking our dogs for a nice leisurely walk, being thankful and thanking all those who have served for their service.

    Have a good holiday!!!!!

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    Renee says

    I’ll be enjoying this weekend celebrating graduations with family and friends, and remembering those who’s memory we honor.

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    Terri says

    Hi Kevin and Family,

    Yesterday we had family over for a picnic. Today we are doing nothing, just relaxing.

    It is hot and muggy here in Delaware today with a chance of showers. We had almost an inch of rain overnight. My vegetables appreciated it and so did I. Now I don’t have to water for the next couple of days.

    I hope you have a nice day and pick me to win the Mixer so I can give it to my daughter for her birthday on June 4th.

    Terri

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    Alana says

    Planting tomatoes, going to a wedding, taking the family on the river for some fun and grilling with our extended family! Lots of fun!

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    JoAnn Macri says

    Why, I’m cleaning my windows and baking a rhubarb up-side down cake….

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    Elizabeth says

    Wow all these comments for ONE green mixer! Doubt if I can even get a wee chance but will try nevertheless. Staying home for Alberto as well.
    Really appreciate all that you share. Waiting to see final result of your kitchen renovation.

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    SueEllen says

    Grilling chickens with all the Fixens 😀
    Plan to enjoy the day with all our family which includes our
    5 wonderful Grands!!
    Hope you all have a great day too!

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    Carol says

    Spending the weekend creating a new herb garden and planting some beautiful flowers.

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    Lainey says

    We don’t celebrate Memorial Day in Canada, but I hope all my southern neighbours enjoy their holiday!

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    Mari says

    We’re in Loma Linda CA for our nephew and his wife both graduating as dentists. So proud of them!

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    Susan Kimbrell says

    Love the color! Just hired someone this spring to clean the 20 windows on my Arts & Craft style home. Loved how much more light came in after cleaning. We used the regular windex spray bottle which attached to the hose for the upper windows and it worked good.

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    Janet E says

    Just staying home and maybe cleaning in the sewing room and working on a quilt and some donation dog beds for a sanctuary.

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    Karen D says

    My son’s birthday falls on Memorial Day this year. So we will be celebrating his birthday while remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

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    Lila Platt says

    I AM GOING TO VISIT A FRIEND IN HER NEW HOME AND PLAN TO TAKE THE UPSIDE DOWN RHUBARB CAKE TO SHARE.
    IT WOULD BE “COOL” TO WIN THE GREEN MIXER TO USE IN MY GREEN KITCHEN!
    WHATEVER, I ALWAYS LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR SUNDAY MORNING E-MAILS AND FINDING NEW RECIPES TO TRY, AS WELL AS LEARNING WHAT’S HAPPENING AT YOUR HOUSE.

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    Suzanne Carmack says

    Green would look great in my kitchen….this is my second day off since mid-April…doing work that needs to be done at home. Can’t wait until after graduation season is over.

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    Carol says

    Singing, God Bless America, with a full church of patriotic Americans was the best way to begin this Memorial Day. Winning the green mixer would put on a finishing touch! Carol

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    ewa says

    I was just going to the garden to pick my first rhubarb of the season – your recipe came just in time. Thank you!

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    Susan says

    Cleaning!!….for my daughter’s upcoming graduation. Thank you Kevin for the journey through your life.

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    Tina Neff says

    I’m enjoying the beautiful weather and also heading out to get more supplies for a remodeling project!

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    Kathleen Killmeyer says

    We are finishing up planting the gardens and spraying the orchards and vineyard. Already we have many seeds sprouting which seemed to happen fast this year in NH. It just seems like such a wonderful Spring this year – really loving it! Happy Memorial Day to you!

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    Carolyn Yost says

    Staying home and working in the garden and in the yard. Happy Memorial Day!

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    Tammra says

    Happy weekend to you, Mr. Silver Fox and the critters. What a wonderful giveaway.
    Has it really been almost 10 years?

    Yesterday was getting ready for my middles’ prom, hair makeup, dress, flowers (whole kit and caboodle feels like a wedding practice each time we do it, thus one imagines I shall be a pro). Then on to mother’s birthday this afternoon, if the sun comes out it should be a pretty day to cruise the harbor. Finally a collapse on the sofa with a lovely book and remembrance of family who have served. May your weekend be far more peaceful and fun cooking up a storm in the new kitchen.

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    Deborah Shepler says

    Working in the flower beds, splitting a bit of wood for winter, puttsin’ around the house, and grilling Rib Eye for my husband and Salmon for me…..Yum! Yum!

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    Julie says

    Visiting my brother for his 60th birthday. Can’t wait to see family and friends.

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    Louise says

    With up to 3 inches of rain predicted, it may be a good day to kick back and catch up on some reading!

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    Louanne Stenger says

    I am a flight Instructor so I worked Friday and Saturday and was supposed to work today but my students airplane needed repair. We are staying home for the rest of today and tomorrow. It is really too hot already in Texas to do much of anything productive! Enjoy your columns!

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    Jo says

    Planting tomatoes, pulling weeds, gathering up firewood, and making Rhubarb Upside Down Cake! Yumz!

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    Donna Viar says

    We are having a big weekend. Out of town guests, days on the lake, a bridal shower for our oldest granddaughter, church and lunch with special friends. Hoping you all are having special weekends also.

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    Diann MacRae says

    I’ll be walking Eirick the Elkhound and puttering in my garden. Not too exciting but our weather is gorgeous today (Puget Sound area).

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    Beth says

    We grilled outside for lunch and I bought some new plants for the backyard. Now it will be about 90 degrees. Hope to win the beautiful green mixer. Love the first 3 day weekend of the year. Happy Memorial Day Kevin.

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    gloria says

    Planting more tomatoes. I have tons of extras this summer because a store-bought tomato from this winter sprouted tiny tomatolings right inside the tomato! Wasn’t I surprised when I cut into it! I transplanted as many as I could into little pots, babied them along all winter, and now have lots to plant into the garden/containers. The heck if I know what kind of tomatoes they will be?

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    Kathleen Witt Ryan says

    Beautiful day here in Denver. It was 94 yesterday! We think it’s “safe” to finally plant our tomatoes , chiles, etc. so just puttering in the garden this weekend. And: Grilling, of course. Have a wonderful weekend, Mr. Jacobs and family. Your gorgeous gardens, tips, and stories/videos are so inspiring!

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    Julie T says

    I’ll be hanging out with the husband, relaxing & watching movies. 🙂

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    Debby S. says

    Yesterday I took part in a sheep to scarf demo at the local farmers market. Staying close to home the rest of the weekend and enjoying a little yarn on the porch.

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    Sue Bialy says

    Grilling and drinking every night! Garage Sale everyday! Taking Advil and hanging with friends at a lovely bonfire. Ahhh…Life is Good.

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    Cleanne Schieber says

    I love reading all the comments.
    I would love to have a mixer that does all the things this one does.

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    Linda Karosic says

    Eating veggie burgers on artisan garlic bread with onion, relish, ketchup, mustard, lettuce and tomatoes!!! 🙂

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    Stephanie B. says

    Hi,

    My In-Laws are visiting and we have been touring Civil War sites and old town shops. Oh and also eating way too much good food! Well wishes to you and yours.

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    Jenny says

    I am spending the holiday with my husband and son at home. But I am planning on walking a little community trail as my son tries his new Balance Poles.

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    Keith & Alice says

    My husband puts out flags in our yard. I wish I could share the photo! We are having brisket with baked beans and green salad, and remembering those who gave their all. When my husband worked at Quantico National Cemetery, he was fond of saying that he was working for the two people who gave their lives for him. Jesus and the veteran. He is himself a veteran, as am I. We are blessed to have served, but we only honor those who died in wartime on this Memorial Day weekend.

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    Helen Lindberg says

    1. Think about the men and women who sacrificed their life and the families who dealt with their loss.
    2. Be outside, if at all possible (mosquitoes in Northern Minnesota are hale and hearty), and soak in the smells and colors of our gorgeous spring green and the flowering trees.
    3. Dig in the dirt.
    4. Roast a bunch of veggies…cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, asparagus.
    5. Start out the day with asparagus pie (just found a great recipe by Chef John (?) online.
    6. Saute some morels.
    7. Nap.

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    Pat Greenleaf says

    We just put up our flag. We are cleaning up our picnic table for our bbq. I just put a pineapple upside down cake in the oven. Then your recipe popped up….wish I could have made the rhubarb one, but hard to find rhubarb this late in the season. Have a great Memorial Day with wonderful friends and awesome weather.

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    LJ says

    Getting the vegetable garden in shape. Planted 2 types of potatoes (red, blue) and 2 more to go. Onion sets and garlic need transplanting into a raised box. My cultivated 150 year old rhubarb plants are gigantic. The raspberry canes need more trimming as well as the blackberry plants. Always lots to do but it is very therapeutic and calming. I especially enjoy sharing the extras with friends and the church’s food pantry. We are staying home and will enjoy a meal together.

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    Sharon says

    A barbecue with family tonight. Flying to Virginia for fun food and friends tomorrow

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    Barbara Barefield says

    I will be enjoying family and friends at home, plus cooking, planting, playing with and walking our new Saint Bernard puppy, and remembering with honor and gratitude my uncle and others who fought in terrible wars to protect our freedoms.

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    Suzy says

    Grilling burgers and remembering all who have given their lives for our country!

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    Carol says

    We’ll be staying at home, finishing up garden stuff, and just relaxing. Thinking of my uncle who died in the Korean war, and my husband’s brother who died from cancer (agent orange). And all our troops and those from the past who have served our country so valiantly.

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    Donna says

    Have a safe and fun holiday weekend. I will be spending my time sorting and packing up my house for a move to a new state. Enjoy!

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    Susie Q Thompson says

    Hi Kevin and Kitta…Never owned a mixer like this before. I would love it. We live across from a lake and watching people camping and just enjoying each other and doing some gardening.

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    Carol Hoefler says

    We are having our first family barbecue of the season with hamburgers, hot dogs, salad, squash casserole, chips, and deviled eggs, topped off with Calico Cake. Have a safe weekend, everyone!

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    LYNNE says

    Everywhere will be so crowded so just doing my thing at home. Also watching the grand-kids, cause parents have to work. Fun Fun they always say something to make me laugh. Thanks for the giveaway 😉

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    Fran Townsend says

    Hi Kevin – Rocking out to Anita Baker and company in the lovely Hudson Valley. Much cooler weather than yesterday. Just finished baking Jordan Marsh Blueberry Muffins (Yum!) my husband enjoyed one just now. Have Vegetable soup simmering away. Looking forward to tomorrow to finish planting my bulbs.

    Thinking of all the men and women that have sacrificed their lives for our Freedom.

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    Linda says

    Hi Kevin, We are making preparations for Tropical Storm in Tallahassee. We may have to grill sans utilities . Ms. Linda

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    Jan Sosnowitz says

    attending the 10th annual Bob Dylan Bday celebration concert in woodstock, ny

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    Michelle L says

    Spending any time with my children and husband is a good day. More so on this holiday.

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    Porter Leggett says

    I’m exploring the streets and canals of Venice, Italy! Just got back from sidewalk cafe dining beside the lagoon.

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    Lynne says

    I’m staying home and hosting friends and family to a real BBQ adventure. Yes, I do have to shop, cook, entertain, but I don’t have to drive this holiday weekend, and I LOVE my FAMILY and
    FRIENDS, and am looking forward with great pleasure to seeing all of them this weekend.

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    Stephanie says

    Rain rain and rain this weekend in Spring Hill Florida! Running out in between the showers to see if my stock, zinnia, cucumber and squash seeds are sprouting:)

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    Laurie Rice says

    Battling high temps but I am determined to get grass seed down in some very barren spots. Got the raised beds planted and plan to put up one more for herbs. If only we could double our growing season!

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    Pamela says

    Getting the yard ready for my daughter’s wedding in June! So much work…so little time.

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    Beth Schempp says

    Will be staying home and resting. Hubby and I are nursing back pains

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    Jennifer says

    Your rhubarb cake looks delicious. I’ve been doing some canning today and cooking some ribs and corn on the cob for Memorial Day. Also taking time to remember those who gave their lives for our freedom!

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    Marjorie says

    I will be gardening, and listening to all the beautiful birds in my yard. Thank you for another generous give-away! Have a relaxing weekend!

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    Bonney says

    Enjoying a lazy day after a very hectic week. Pleased that I have no plans. Rainy and chilly so no guilt about not watering the garden.

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    Sunni says

    Staying close to home. Visiting numerous! green houses. Also selecting a waterfall to hike and enjoy: sweat to reach it (no heels here……) and cool off in powerful spray.

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    Regina says

    Just staying home with my husband and having a little cook out.Enjoying all your e-mails.They have been very helpful and fun☆☆☆☆☆

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    Lynn Norton says

    I am washing, patching, painting and “re-theming” (redecorating) my bathroom! After 20+ years I decided I could no longer wait to get a larger tub (my dream), but needed a bathroom I would love anyway. Time to take down my 25 year old son’s potty seat hook, and step into the 20th century. Using a metallic silver paint as an accent wall. Can’t wait!

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    Sheryl H. says

    Pulling weeds in between the raindrops and will hopefully be grilling salmon and enjoying our first-of-the-season corn-on-the-cob. Plan on making my husband’s favorite rhubarb crisp. Weather-permitting, look forward to watching the fireworks at Wolftrap National Park for the Performing Arts up the road in Vienna, VA. Love that mixer in my favorite color!!!

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    Vicki Byrum says

    Staying home watering the yard and garden in record-setting hot temperatures here in SW Iowa. Got up at 6 this morning to beat the heat. And hoping my air conditioner keeps going. Love you Kevin and tell Mr. Silver Fox and all the critters hello.

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    Edna says

    Kevin, judging by the entries you are a popular guy!
    We are cleaning and preparing for a fun ladies night on Monday evening. Just a small friendly gathering and with the warmth and sunshine we are having right now, the party might even start outside in the garden.
    Thanks for the chance.

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    Marcia Zerance says

    I’m going to work in my gardens all weekend in hopes of making them a fraction as beautiful as yours!

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    Loretta D. says

    Our plan was to stay home and indoors because it was supposed to rain all day Monday. Now i see that the forecast has changed and it will be dry enough to fire up the grill. I’ll be off to the store early in the morning to get charcoal and meat and start the fixings for the big barbecue.

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    Gretchen Beerline says

    Went camping near Yellowstone on Thursday to beat the crowds (I live very close to it!). Now I’m home and playing in the garden. Have a wonderful weekend!

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    joyce says

    At the beach yesterday with 90 degree weather….freezing today with 50 degree weather. Gotta love New England!

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    Don says

    It’s my birthday. Will be working in the garden and later going out for dinneer.

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    Ellie Bullock says

    Yesterday, we worked on our vegetable garden plus lawn work. Today after church we went to a blacksmith meet (yes, husband is a blacksmith). Tomorrow we hope to do more gardening (if the garden dries out) and then have a picnic with family. All in all, it will be a wonderful weekend (and our anniversary is next week, too).

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    Sharon says

    I went to a garden wedding yesterday, I will plant veggies in my garden today, grill shrimp , tomorrow go to a neighborhood bbq, in beautiful Oregon. Need to plant more also!

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    Gloria says

    Staying home, and trying to keep cool in the unseasonable heat in NW Missouri! (I absolutely REFUSE to turn on the AC this early in the year. Instead, I’ll shower 2 or 3 times a day.) Watering the garden because the promised rain has not materialized. Also, trimming the dying blossoms (sigh….) from the peonies and iris, which came on very early this yr. Thanks for the tour of your garden!!

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    Sarah Schmidt says

    We will go to our town’s Memorial Day program and probably do some grilling.

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    Christine Dugo says

    Happy Memorial Day Weekend

    First…Thanks to all who have served our beautiful country!
    Hi from Cape Cod, by way of CT. Visiting family for the holiday weekend.
    Kevin I always look forward to your blog. It’s a pleasure to see the love and care you put into your home and life. Always inspiring and many times educational. Keep doing what you love as we do too!
    Best,
    Christine

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    Margie says

    Put our flowers out to the cemetery and then it is yard work and gardening. Visit some of the relatives that have come to town.

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    Dawn says

    At my campground on the delaware river ️. I’m a seasonal this year! The river has been too high to . ☹️ but tomorrow I am giving it a go. ☺️

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    Debbie Gibson says

    Unfortunately I have to work but that’s ok. At least I have a job!! I luv your newsletter. Have a great holiday.

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    Sharon Hull says

    Will be visiting my career Naval officer husband’s grave today, placing a new living plant there. We were married for 52 years when he died 1 1/2 years ago. I of course remember him every day but especially on Memorial Day.

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    brenda english says

    Hello K and all!!!: I am stacking firewood, cleaning up gardens, planting wonderful veggies and going to roast some rhubarb! and also enjoy a glass of wine in the garden when finished for the day. I would love that beauty of a mixer in my eggplant and steel grey kitchen !!!

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    Terry says

    I am staying home. I will be puttering in the garden, maybe grill burgers n dogs, and watching the grandkids splash in the pool. Thank you for making my Sundays.

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    Linda A says

    I’m unpacking and settling in, here in the beautiful Northwest!
    Also potting up some flowers and then figuring out how I might make an
    obstacle course to ward off deer. Hear they don’t like certain herbs or lavender so
    I’m planting those in strategic places. The deer here eat everything so if you
    know how to out-smart them, Kevin, I’m all ears.
    Also, my wooden spoon and hand-mixer keep asking if they can retire.
    Happy Memorial week-end to you!

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    Vickie says

    My hubby and I are having a picnic with our son in law. Always a lot of laughs and a relaxed time. Hope u and your whole family has a relaxed day!!

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    Rose says

    I am sitting on my deck just enjoying the lake in back of my home. Water rippling.

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    Marshall Reagan says

    I am planning to work around home and probably will start reworking my smoker so I can start using it again. I have used it so much I have burned the insides out of it. I miss having it to use when ever I need to.

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    Betty Utley says

    Packing !!- for a West Coast drive down the Pacific Coast Highway – pinch me!

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    Patti says

    Grilling hamburgers and cranking home made ice cream. Back home from Iowa for SIL and grandsons graduations.

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    Beth Yeko says

    This is the first warm weekend we’ve had so it’s yard work and planting flowers. First spreading newspaper and then shredded wood mulch on the perennials. Thanks for that tip Kevin. And I want to tell you I have loved watching the transformation of your kitchen. Wish I could cook along beside you. Thanks for the gluten free recipes, I do appreciate them.

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    Samantha Gray says

    Hi Kevin!
    I’m sewing cushions for my kitchen chairs! It’s too wet to work in the gardens, but the sun is trying to come out, so I have hopes of getting my sprouted seedlings of Red and Yellow Rocket snapdragons (yeah – my house is definitely Griffendor…) into the ground later on today. Ditto my Flying Saucer and Heavenly Blue morning glory seedlings. Hope it’s sunnier upstate!

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    Ann R says

    I’m spending the holiday with my son and his wonderful family in Kansas City.

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    Darla M. says

    Yesterday did some gardening and made giant molasses cookies. Soooo good! Today a little shopping and snacking on cookies. Tomorrow, weather permitting, a ride in our 1923 Franklin car.

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    Jon says

    We will be staying home, grilling some burgers, sweet corn and veggies! Love all your recipes, tips and garden ideas!

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    Bonnie says

    Some yard work, garden weeding and then friends over for dinner and a non fire.

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    Kathy says

    We are attending a wedding, the daughter of college friends. The first of the colllege group to have a child get married! And we are going to our son’s baseball double-headed, then grilling some steaks and corn on the cob. Squeezing in errands and yardwork as well. Happy Memorial Day Weekend everyone!!

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    Playsindirt says

    We just returned from a craft fair. The 95 degree temperature was almost unbearable. Thank goodness for the shady areas. Memorial Day will be a “stay at home” day, except for picking up a friend at dialysis. We should all count our blessings. Life can be so difficult for so many people.

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    Bonnie says

    Uttimg the grass, wedding the garden and then having some friends over for a cookout!

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    Donna Clifton says

    After church staying home and catching up on yard work . Enjoying the warm weather.
    Happy Memorial Day to all and thanks to all who served to protect our country!

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    Danella on the Canadian west coast says

    Staying close to home this weekend. Weather here in BC is lovely today. Picking rhubarb to make your delicious cake. Really enjoy reading your posts as well as colourful spatulas and bowls! Happy weekend to all of you.

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    Karen Hayward says

    Washing, gardening and cooking on my list for the day – Oh, I also made some doggy biscuits using bone broth, herbs and tumeric for our 4 monster mini schnauzers.

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    Diana says

    Hi Kevin!
    I am a first time commenter, but I love reading your blog each week. This Memorial Day Weekend I am visiting with friends at the Jersey Shore. I made a key lime pie to bring with me. It was yummy! Cheers!

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    Rebecca Patient says

    Will be visiting with family and friends and working in the garden. Very warm in Minnesota. Temps in the 90’s.

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    Diana says

    Putting in the garden, do hope it’s not too early! We do live in northern N.H. Hope your weekend is wonderful!

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    Lorraine Eastman says

    I’ll be in Lawrenceville, NJ and then to New York City for my great nephew’s high school graduation luncheon . Hope I win the mixer.

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    Valerie C. says

    I’m in London at my sister’s house. Right now she’s in the hospital about to give birth. Exciting weekend!

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    TexasBelle says

    We are staying in for Memorial Day……it’s much too hot to be outside in South Texas!!!!!

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    Judy Faaberg says

    Entertaining out of town family, shopping for colorful annuals to overfill my flower pots. Working Memorial Day at the cemetery I work for and helping with our annual Memorial Day program. Exulting in the first truly beautiful weekend weather yet this year. Shepherding three black Standard Poodles inside and outside to frolic in the grass and woods. Listening to a variety of wind chimes. Like that.

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    Lyla Aaland says

    I will be eating, after I prepare! Too hot here in Minnesota to go out. We generally acclimate quite easily, but not this year. We went from 2 ft of snow to summer. All in April and May. I tip my hat to all veterans, and remember those fallen in war.

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    Melanie Martin says

    We are having a lazy, stay in your pjs, movie weekend. Made low carb banana pancakes with eggs and fried crisp spam for breakfast. Going to grill some chicken breast and scotch eggs for dinner (yeah I normally fry them but ditching the breadcrumbs and going to try grilling for less carbs). So nice having nothing we have to do.

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    Debbie says

    Spring has finally sprung here in Wisconsin and dragged summer right in the door with it – 93 here today! We’ve been planting the garden, cutting grass and soaking up the son. My husband and sons have been fishing off and on since Friday, so tonight we are breading and freezing the 250 bluegills they’ve caught so far. Their goal is 1,000 filets to get us through the winter. Tomorrow there will be time to attend the Memorial Day Parade in town and then more work in the garden!

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    Pamela says

    Hiking in the CA sunshine and possum proofing my vegetable beds! Have a great weekend everyone!

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    Jan says

    I’m enjoying a MUCH needed 3 day weekend off. I’m doing a little cleaning and I planted the garden, but mostly I’m embroidering and developing an embroidery pattern for my website.

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    Jill Dalton says

    Can’t wait to have my first grilled hotdog. Why do they taste so good?

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    Denise Fischer says

    I’m staying home to put in some plants & also get ready for my upcoming trip to Australia to visit my daughter.

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    Leslie Doak says

    I’m cooking this weekend: vegan posole, veggie burgers made with beets, and vegan Mac ‘n’ Cheese.

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    Diane says

    We’ll be staying home this Memorial Day weekend. Had our 2 female pups spayed on Friday and need to stay home and take care of them. Grilling burgers.

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    Deb Wolf says

    We are hosting a barbecue with friends and family on Memorial Day . That means today I’m cleaning and prepping. It’s HOT here, 96F in Elgin, Illinois.

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    Kimberly Gorski says

    We are relaxing at home after attending my daughter-in-law’s baby shower on Saturday the 26th.

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    Christine says

    Wow #720!
    Done working for the weekend (I only work part time so don’t feel bad for me! Lol) tomorrow is a planned, all day, yard day! It feels especially great after the horrible winter/spring we had in WNY.

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    Maria Chee Belgrade says

    Will be walking down Memory Lane. Flew to PA to spend Memorial Day with the adoptive family whose Korean born baby will be graduating high school. Will be attending his graduation and then spending Memorial day with them.

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    Mary Lou Guarnera says

    I will be working in the garden at 5:00 AM, while it’s cool and I can be alone. Then I will cook. Two of my favoritist loves! A beautiful mixer in my favorite color would make my weekend perfect.

    Love you, love your family, love your blog.

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    Dorian says

    I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! I will be picnicking and attending a parade. Enjoy!

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    Barry Fischer says

    Our little town, Allyn, WA has a great Memorial for Vets – Each year we give special emphasis to a different war – There are hundreds of pictures posted – Vets come from all over to chat – It’s on the water and we put a wreath in the water after the flag raising ceremony at noon. We have WWII Lady vets whoWe have a roast on the Smoker for dinner – Playing some disc golf and kicking back.

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    Jennifer says

    Not doing much, I’m afraid! I had to finish edits on my last book, but I did manage to get some gardening in, on my balcony. My morning glories are starting to climb – I’m training them onto my railing in hopes of having a leafy, flowering screen. If I win the drawing, I won’t make you send the mixer to me – I’ll donate it to my mom – she lives in Kinderhook, and she’s the one who told me about your blog! 🙂

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    Jean says

    Our son and daughter in law and her friend since childhood are visiting from out of town. Grilled up swordfish and steak, had homemade potato salad and finished with strawberry rhubarb slab pie! Since we enjoy entertaining, we would love a new green mixer to go with our garden!

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    Eunice Olson says

    Planting some new trees and a few vegetables. Always tasks to complete outside and I am grateful that I am able to do so. Your blog is such a delight. Have a glorious Memorial Day!

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    Chris says

    I just got back from Texas,so I am resting a little and then planting some flowers. Not too much. Happy Memorial Day.

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    Star Metternich says

    I’m in heaven because I’m with my granddaughter this weekend and she loves me!!

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    Anita Hayhoe says

    Gardening, gardening, gardening. Planting tomatoes. Planting hostas. Weeding. Weeding. Weeding. Trying to get a 50 year old Garden, neglected for 20 years, whipped into shape so it looks as beautiful as yours one day.

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    Jean Smith says

    Staying home catching up on some projects! Grilling out if it stops raining long enough. We are having lots of rain for over a week.

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    Allison says

    I’m communing with and commemorating the 9 Mayan spirits and the Mother Goddess IX CHEL all weekend, ending with a Mayan Ritual. But I took time out to read your blog!! Every Sunday for life these many years! XOXO. Allison

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    Saralyn Walker says

    I will be relaxing and catching up on my shows on the DVR. Hope you have a great day tomorrow.

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    Bonnie says

    Saturday spent the day with our family, it was a perfect day! Since we moved in November we spent the winter months on totaly remoldling our kitchen and master bathroom. Now it’s time to work in the flowerbeds, relocating the plants I brought along from our last home of 20 years.

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    Karyn C says

    I will be weeding flower beds and around the koi pond. Also hope to get some herbs planted in pots for an herb garden.

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    Crystal B says

    We decided to have a staycation. We have boxes of donations to go to the local charity.
    Babysitting the Grandkids is an always over a holiday weekend.

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    Kimberly Kelly says

    I was planning on doing a bit of gardening and hiking with my 2 Jack Russell Terriers but the weather here in NJ had other plans. So it is a snuggling on the couch resting and relaxing kind of weekend – was looking at YouTube videos searching for a recipe for Tomato Pie and that is how I found you!

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    September Ryan says

    Hi Kevin
    I am camping at the camp ground , grilling and relaxing with friends and family

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    GLADYS RELLINGER says

    Staying home and finishing my yard work and spreading mulch so I can have a relaxing summer of not weeding.

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    Donna Hathaway says

    My hubby and I are not doing anything special this weekend. Maybe a little gardening and putter around the house doing odds and ends of small repair. Happy Memorial Day to all!!!

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    LilyGrace says

    Soaking Morning Glory seeds, Sun Flower seeds, etc., etc. I used to have a mixer like this (not a green one — just a plain old regular one), and every year I made cookies and wonderful things as gifts — then, I stopped. A few years ago, maybe more years, I thought I was moving to a lovely island, so I gave it to someone I had considered a friend (note the had considered). Anyway, I never got to the island — the mixer would brighten my kitchen — might brighten me.

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    Marie Michael says

    We will be gardening, playing games, reading and relaxing as a family.

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    lori freeman says

    I will be drinking coffee, eating salad and pizza, and reading your Rhubarb Upside Down Cake recipe for Memorial Day weekend. Also thinking about all the men and women who sacrificed their lives for the rest of us in America.

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    Sheila says

    We are spending Memorial Day weekend with our oldest daughter and her family. We’ve cooked, we’ve tidied up, and some of us have gone to play mini-golf somewhere. Flags are in many flowerpots. Too much rain has made soggy the word of the weekend but we are soldiering through. Happy Memorial Day to everyone!

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    Barbara says

    Well, my husband’s former co-worker somehow heard we’re backyard beekeepers. Since his kids are learning all about honeybees, yesterday, we gave them all a little tour of our apiary, which included a full hive inspection where they saw first hand all the various elements of a healthy hive. No one got stung! It was a fun day, but i’m glad we have nothing else scheduled for the holiday weekend cause kids, although precious, are exhausting. 🙂

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    Patsy Small says

    We are expecting children and grandchildren for a cookout. I expect there will be guitar and banjo picking and lots of love to share! P.S. I love the green mixer.

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    LAVON EBLEEN says

    Everything is beautiful…the rhubarb upside down cake, the green mixer and my irises in full bloom. Thanks for your helpful photos along with recipes.

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    Debra says

    Hi Kevin, Friday I visited the cemetery to put flowers on my parents, grandparents, great grand parents and two aunts and an uncle. Sunny Saturday was spent at a Bluegrass festival, where we returned for rainy Sunday as well, my hubby’s in one of the bands. Tomorrow we’ll go to the parade, and ceremony following on the green. I tried winter sowing this year, and plan on making a cointreau cookie soon, esp. if it keeps raining. Thanks for the inspiration, I love making my home a garden of eden/refuge.

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    Ann says

    Our winter stay in Florida has been extended due to my husbands’ illness. We’re on the Gulf Coast and due to the storm Alberto, we’ll be staying home. Hope to leave soon and after laundry done, cupboards restocked, rested a bit, be able to spend some time in my beautiful Catskill Mts.

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    Morgan says

    Hi Kevin, it’s a beautiful sunny weekend here in western Oregon, and we have absolutely no plans beyond some grocery shopping. Could go to the parks on a whim, as always. Went to the ocean at Florence on Thursday to beat the possible crowds, did some beach combing and took a ride through the Oregon Dunes. Crazy landscape, very old world. Thanks for the giveaway!

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    Liz says

    I will be assisting my sister who will be riding our horse in a wonderful Memorial Day parade representing the Stark County Sheriff Department Mounted Unit.
    Thank you to our heros and their families that fought for our freedom to celebrate.

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    Susan says

    Hello Kevin.
    That is so kind of you to have a beautiful green mixer giveaway. It would be more than miraculous if the number picker selected my name. There’s lots of competition for the drawing, that’s for sure. But I’m going to comment “just in case.” I do believe in miracles.
    My daughter, son-in-law, and three beautiful local grandchildren are coming to our house on Memorial Day for a cookout. I got flatiron steaks in bourbon sauce, hotdogs, and hamburgers with cheddar cheese on top so everyone can have their preference. Will also make a potato salad. Hope you and Mr. Fox have a wonderful holiday, too. Now, let’s hear it for miracles! Hip hip hurray!

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    Patrick Teehan says

    Hi Kevin,
    Upstate NY has been crazy so far, jumping right into summer seemingly by-passing spring! But regardless we will be staying home and grilling, smoking and BBQ’ing ribs , chicken and salmon.
    Hope your journey’s are marvelous and safe.

    v/r

    Patrick

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    Christina Giordano says

    Did a little Antiquing (aka Flea Marketing) out Cobleskill/Richmondville way today – with a side trip uphill on Route 10 south to Summitt – aptly named! What a beautiful green drive – all the trees are in bloom. Got two citrus reamers – 1 milk glass and one clear. Tomorrow some house chores, then back to a job I love on Tuesday. Enjoy!

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    Connie says

    Staying put and working in the yard! Love it! May have to make that lovely rhubarb cake as a reward.

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    Laina says

    I’m visiting my parents and their dogs this weekend in Pennsylvania, a long drive from NYC! We are enjoying hot dogs, veggie burgers, baked sweet potatoes, watermelon and the backyard overlooking the woods. My mom raves about your tomato pie recipe!

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    Anne in Vermont zone 4/5 says

    Hi Kevin,

    As two Brits we have never really got “into” Memorial Day, though we both took our children to parades when they were young and if we had a grandchild nearby, no doubt we would take him. For us, November 11, Remembrance Day holds greater significance. I remember my great aunt who never married, like so many women of her generation, as her “beau” was killed in the trenches in France. So, no parade for us, and no visiting family – Seattle is too far from Vermont, and the Manhattan son is at a wedding in Oakland. Friends are largely with their families so we will do our usual Sunday things together on Monday too. I do hope, though, that you and the Silver Fox find a fun way to remember those fallen in two world wars.

    Best, Anne

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    Dora says

    Not going anywhere for Memorial Day weekend this year, but I plan on using the day off to do some cleaning before summer officially begins and organize my desk space.

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    Chris says

    As a Canuck, we already celebrated Victoria Day last weekend, but that doesn’t mean we won’t enjoy burgers this weekend. Would love to enhance my baking experience with that lovely green mixer. Regardless, Happy Memorial Day!

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    Diane says

    I enjoy your gardening tips and recipes ! I will be home putting mulch
    down and hopefully some planting as well. Thank you for a chance to
    win this Gorgeous mixer !

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    Marcia JC says

    Slaving all weekend in the plant business. 45 yearsof making the world more beautiful and plant lovers happy

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    Denise May says

    Love your rhubarb cake recipe! We’re staying in this weekend. My daughter’s family had a party yesterday but I had an asthma attack and had to stay home. Missed the homemade slip and slide.

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    Kathy O'Connor says

    I will spend most of my day in my garden, “You’re closer to God’s heart in a garden then any place on earth,” my garden is like therapy for me, I have a new rose, Memorial Day, which has lots of buds and hope one opens tomorrow, as I will remembering so many of my family members who I am so proud of who have served our wonderful country. My uncle, who I am flying to Colorado to see on Friday, is a WWII, Korea, and Viet Nam Vet, also one of the few remaining 1oth Mountain Division members from WWII. My father, brother & husband are Navy Vets, Father in law, Army, and multiple cousins are still in the Army and Air Force. I am so proud and thankful for their service and protection. They all deserve our respect and love for what they do for us. Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday.

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    Jean Harden says

    Going to small beach town on Lake Michigan for dinner tomorrow! Hoping to make your rhubarb cake soon.

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    Darlene Snyder says

    I’m planning to go to yoga class first.
    Next I picked rhubarb today so I can make your cake. Love the combination of the orange and rhubarb.
    Weather permitting, I will add some veggie plants to our garden.
    Winding down with an easy dinner & lovely dessert.
    Bon appetit’
    Darlene

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    Devon says

    Memorial Day weekend has increasingly become a solemn time for me, so I’ll be staying mostly at home, puttering around outside in the gardens weeding or if it’s raining, sewing some summer skirts. Yes, everyone please remember and honor those who gave everything so we can enjoy the great freedoms we have!

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    Marlyn Anderson says

    I helped put on a fireworks show on Saturday night, choreographed to music. Now that I’m home the tomato plants will go in the ground.

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    Carla Quinn says

    An afternoon of play making journals with friends! It’s a weekend of creative projects for me. And I could find some great creative projects using that beautiful green mixer, too.

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    Sue says

    My husband & I have been cleaning out our house of 41 years. We bought a condo to downsize & think it will be a good change. We will continue to garden with our son to enjoy the fresh veggies summer had to offer. Thank you for this respite of your wonderful blog. Cheers to the fun summer days!

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    Michelle Hackett says

    My family and I will be doing the Murph event at our gym and bbq to follow.

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    Meredith Hill says

    That sure is a pretty mixer!

    We’re staying home, working in the garden, planting shrubs and watering our garden and our beautiful new lawn that my husband planted from seed.

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    Christine D says

    Staying home with husband with family coming to us. Should be relaxing and nice to be together.

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    Carole Jones says

    I’ll be staying home mourning the loss of my little dachshund, Abby, who crossed the Rainbow Bridge yesterday.

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    Alan D. says

    Went over to the river and drank some wine and indulged in your Salami Appetizer made with melted swiss cheese inside puff pastry. Delicious.

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    Bonnie says

    We will be sifting and bagging composted alpaca manure for everyone in the neighborhood at our self serve farmstand We thank all of our soldiers for their service. Bonnie

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    Kathy O'Connor says

    I forgot one more thing,,,,to end my great day tomorrow, I am looking forward to a Golden State Warrior Western Conference win!!! GOO DUBS!!

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    Brian T says

    Will be staying home but spending time with friends and family and will even be in a parade as well. Thanks for all your information and wisdom and congratulations for almost a decade!!!

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    Elaine Wilmes-Pandolfo says

    Joe and I celebrated our 34th anniversary yesterday, going out for lunch and then for dinner. In between we bought a granite trough to place under an eave to divert rainwater. I’m going to make a rain chain. I am also thinking of those who sacrificed their lives for our county.

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    Jorge says

    We will be visiting the gravesites of a few family members and placing a flag alongside their headstones.

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    Kay Simenc says

    And my husband and I just got off the The Green River after an eight day rafting trip, and the day after tomorrow we are putting on the Yampa River for a six day rafting trip. Private permit trips, not the expensive commercial ones. Super fun and delicious meals!

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    Nancy Kodish says

    Going to our local parade – veterans, scouts, fire company – then to the cemetery for a ceremony to honor those who protected our freedom and check on the flowers I planted there. Then off to see my new grandson, born a May 21st. Mississippi Roast in the crockpot for pulled beef sandwiches since the weather isn’t to be good for grilling.

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    John A Root says

    What a wonderfully full weekend. Gardening, painting, sharing time with family, celebration of live of a wonderful relative, going to an art shop and unfortunately finding what I am looking for “not in stock”, seeing an art show, having a barbecue, and most importantly, checking out Kevin’s page. 🙂

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    Michelle tan says

    We are staying with my sis in law and family for the entire long weekend.

    Michelle

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    Mary Kay says

    It is 99 degrees here in Iowa so I am staying indoors instead of gardening!

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    Melissa Eastman says

    This Memorial Day Weekend, I hope to get my annual herb garden planted. It has been raining almost nonstop – and depressingly – the Philly area for the better part of the last 2 weeks. Send good karma my way please!

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    Brenda Vance says

    I’m a first time commenter and I’m new to your site and go glad to have found you. I have a love affair with Hostas so I am staying home for the wwekend and playing in my Hosta gardens.

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    Bobbi says

    I’ll be spending the day with my brand new grandson!! Lots of cuddle time.

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    Mariska L says

    We will be doing some planting at the cemetery to start with an then helping our son do some planting at his house. Ah, a day of playing in the dirt! What could be better?

    Happy Memorial Day to those who went before us and to those still with us. We thank you

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    cecelia whalen says

    Thank you Kevin for this yummy sounding recipe. A friend of mine gave me some rubbard from her garden and I had no idea what I was going to do with it. Now I do!!!

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    Sheri S Wentland says

    We will visit the local cemetery and think of all the men and women who gave their lives for our freedom. Then we’ll have some Herbs de Provence chicken (one of Dick’s favorites).

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    Mary says

    Graduation party today and a car show tomorrow. Just too hot to garden:( Love the green mixer!

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    RUTH MARKLEY says

    My family has a reunion on the Sunday of the memorial weekend. We have over 100 people in our family and when I counted today 64 of us attended. Plus many of the families camp for the weekend. What a great time we have.

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    bett says

    I am spending the weekend looking after my sad dog who had 22 teeth removed. she now has 8 teeth left & wont look at me. we will get through this.

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    Alexandria says

    If this migraine doesn’t break, I’ll be in bed all day on the 35th day of this attack. If it breaks, I’ll be in bed resting up after 34 days of migraine, but I might be able to go out and, with sunglasses, enjoy the goid weather for a while. Happy Memorial Day!

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    Barbie says

    I work in a hospital so must be there, but when I come home I will harvest my own rhubarb and make some fabulous upside down cake!

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    Carolyn says

    I love your emails! We came to our small lake house in sw Michigan to work getting the house ready for the summer including the summers. Not happening outside since it was 97 today. Had company today instead of tomorrow to avoid the moving parking lot on the return to Chicago. Hope we all remember how precious our freedom is and how much it has cost. This Irish girl would love a green mixer.

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    Stan says

    Looking forward to having friends over for a cookout. Lots of great vegetables to go with steaks followed by fresh rhubarb cobbler and homemade vanilla ice cream.

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    Maureen says

    I will be going to the movies to see the new Star Wars movie with the grandkids. I hope to make the new rhubarb recipe you posted. It looks yummy and we love rhubarb in this house!!!
    Tomorrow I will be cooking for friends and remembering all the men and women who lost their lives serving our country.

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    Pepper says

    Our grown children will be visiting us, and we always include a visit to Hancock Shaker Village during the Memorial Day weekend..

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    Kara says

    This Memorial Day weekend we are at the Foxhound Show at Morven Park in Leesburg, VA. Hubby participating in the exhibition of foxhunt/ equine art sponsored by the Museum of Hounds and Hunting and the American Assn. of Equine Artists. Every year at their time, the Masters of Foxhounds from hunts all over the US, meet to show and put their hounds through their skilled paces. Lots of festivities, and the chance to see astonishingly well trained hounds and their trainers. Beautiful countryside.

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    JeanneB says

    Using the day to catch up on chores after being away for several months. My rhubarb is gorgeous! I’m going to make your Rhubarb Sauce and the Rhubarb Upside Down Cake. Then I’ll sit on the porch and listen to the bullfrog and woodpeckers

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    JeanneB says

    My rhubarb is gorgeous! I’m going to make your Rhubarb Sauce and the Rhubarb Upside Down Cake. Then I’ll sit on the porch and listen to the bullfrog and woodpeckers

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    Joan Cahill says

    I’m new to both your website and blog and have enjoyed every minute! Here in our part of North East Tennessee, the ground is finally frost-free 18 inches down … the signal to dig!
    Unfortunately, this weekend I’m housebound with a sick husband but since we live in the Cherokee National Forrest with no other houses in sight, I just look out the windows to take part in Nature’s Garden.

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    Marlene Tillery says

    Staying around the homestead, working on the perennial beds and veggie beds. Will do some planting of herbs and veggies, abd my flower boxes. Then having new grandson for a visit/cookout on Monday, can’t wait to see him.

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    Joan says

    Busy remembering why it’s Memorial Day……….Thanks to those who serve and protect our great land.

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    Joanie says

    Staying at home, finishing up the planting of my veggies and herbs, and (sadly) removing more roses that have developed rose rosette. A mixer would be a great blessing.

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    Karen Patterson says

    I’ll be in the garden all day, lots of new plants to get in the ground!m

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    AB says

    Boxing, sorting, and tossing things out. We’re moving in less than a month and we came to hate all our stuff this past winter.

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    Robin says

    Planting sunflowers with my grandson…and dreaming of the perfect green mixer!

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    Diane says

    Returning home from fabulous week visiting great friends in Boone NC. Remembering all vets tomorrow, thanking them for their service and welcoming them home! Will make rhubarb cake. Yum!

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    Dot says

    Staying home enjoying the day off work. Most likely being lazy. Love your new kitchen. Would love to have a Big green mixer. Maybe I would make more cakes. Pray you and Mr. have a great Momerial Day.

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    Naomi S. says

    Well, I wish I had something exciting planned for Memorial Day, but, alas, I am staying home due to a lingering sinus infection. Boo! If the weather isn’t too hot or too wet I will be attempting to finish planting my annuals. Please feel sorry for me! I know, it could be worse.

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    Toni says

    I live in New Brunswick, Canada and we don’t celebrate Memorial Day this weekend. However, I am spending my weekend helping a Syrian immigrant family start a vegetable garden. Starting small as the shorter growing season than they were used to is creating some learning situations for them. 7 children, ten and under, six of whom all want to help transplant tomatoes, plant onions, put in bean seeds… Fun, fun, fun. I am wishing for some gardening successes for them. Will help monitor, weed, water… during the summer.

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    Rita Rohleder says

    Going to my daughter’s for a cookout on Sunday and on Memorial Day I will be going to two different cemeteries to place flowers on five graves of which two of them are Vietnam veterans.

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    M. Plaza says

    Staying home, experimenting with new ice cream recipes; buttermilk strawberry flavor, here we go!

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    Carmella says

    I DOWNSIZED AND MOVED INTO A RETIREMENT CENTER BUT I CAN’T STAND NOT BAKING AND COOKING. I REALLY NEED THE GREEN STAND MIXER TO MAKE MY LIFE HAPPY ONCE MORE! I LOVE YOUR WEBSITE AND SAVE EVERY ISSUE. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR YUMMY RECIPES!

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    Ardelle says

    We’ve had lots of rain recently so there is lots of catching up to do in the yard – weeds have gotten a foothold but they pull easily. Will finish planting – peppers are blooming, cherry tomatoes also blooming. Bartering with friends & neighbors for plants that didn’t survive the winter. Iris’s are awesome, the midgets so cute. maroon mini’s too and now the large ones are on the cusp. Next week is our big weekend with birthdays and Granddaughter’s dance recital so – out of town and enjoying family and friends.
    I would really love to be surprised with a new Kitchen Aid Mixer

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    Judi Trimble says

    After a whirlwind week of bridal showers, a wedding and a baby shower, were spending the day with my 101-year old daddy (who flew in to officiate the wedding of his first great grandchild) and resting!

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    Alexis says

    Yesterday was hot, hot, hot in Connecticut and today cold, gray & rainy. So what to do? Baked an orange cake and biscuits for rhubarb shortcakes! If one can’t enjoy the outside, at least one can eat well and have two desserts! Love your blog!!!!!

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    Lois Herrick says

    Hi Kevin……. We don’t celebrate the same holiday in Canada, nevertheless we do have the weekend!
    I will be returning home after caring for my granddogs Macie and Bella for six days. I will have my fingers crossed all the way hoping my husband hasn’t let all my flowers and garden die of heat stroke. So I may be busy nursing flowering plants and tiny cucumber plants back to life ……or treating Hubby to goodies on the deck, whichever seems appropriate.
    Your lovely green mixer will look splendid next to the blue bowl and polka dot spatula that were required in some of your splendid recipes.
    Happy Memorial Day, Kevin to you all!

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    Charlotte says

    Hi I enjoy your site For Memorial Day I watched your National Memorial Day Concert Its always touching I’mCanadian Would love to win your green mixmaster I could use one to try out your delicious recipes you post Thanks Enjoy Your Weekend Charlotte

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    linda h says

    visited my parents, now we will spend Monday moving a huge raised bed in out yard (we neglected to take into consideration the fact that the many trees on our property would eventually grow)n

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    Suzanna says

    Doing yardwork! I’m new to this and really appreciate your chore lists and tips for gardens in the NE. Thank you!

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    Sarah says

    Opening up the summer place in the beautiful Catskill Mountains. Just wish today had been as beautiful as yesterday. Keeping indoors does mean avoiding annoying blackflies, though! A green mixer would come in handy creating all kinds of goodies.
    A good Memorial Day weekend to all!

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    Anita says

    Hopefully planting nine ferns in my shade garden, and completing getting ready for our eight week guest who will be playing baseball in our local college wood bat league. The mixer color is gorgeous!

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    Julie says

    We drove from Southern MD to TN to meet our newest grandson…adorable! Now that it’s been 3 days, we’re driving home tomorrow. We hope for a safe, smooth day. If it goes well, I expect my husband to be like the horse heading for the barn!
    We’re experiencing our first B&B and are enjoying it. We’re on the Cumberland River northwest of Nashville.
    Kevin…you could run one in your beautiful old house!

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    Tracy says

    Trying to stay cool. Unseasonably hot for MN in May. Going to be 98 on Memorial Day. Too hot to plant the veg or any flowers. Itching to do so, though. Keeping things watered in the meantime.

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    Susan Assel says

    Staying home and just chilling around the house. Hope you have an awesome Memorial Day Kevin!

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    Betty Ann C, says

    This memorial weekend is a very restful one. If it were not raining I would be in the garden getting a bed made to plant sweet potatoes.

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    N. MacGregor says

    I/we worked in the garden and yard and generally enjoyed being able to spend most of the weekend outside in fantastic weather. Oh, I also enjoyed taking a walk checking out the assorted colours of lilac trees in bloom and inhaling their aroma.

    Hope you enjoyed your Memorial Day holiday weekend.

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    Michellee says

    Looking forward to our hometown Memorial Day Parade. I might have a RED Rose Martini In my WHITE linen outfit and try some BLUEberry recipes from my new KLJ cookbook !

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    Deena Sowell says

    Yay! Another mixer giveaway! You’re so sweet, Kevin!
    I’ll be weeding out, cleaning up and adding mulch to my little garden; then I’ll plant a few pansies at my son’s graveside! Relax with family and gratefully thank our men and women who gave their lives for our privileges and freedoms we no enjoy!
    Have a wonderful Memorial weekend!

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    Deena Sowell says

    Yay! Another mixer giveaway! You’re so sweet, Kevin!
    I’ll be weeding out, cleaning up and adding mulch to my little garden; then I’ll plant a few pansies at my son’s graveside! Relax with family and gratefully thank our men and women who gave their lives for our privileges and freedoms we now enjoy!
    Have a wonderful Memorial weekend!

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    Ellen Parker says

    Doing a fundraiser for the wonderful newly envigorated Phoenicia Playhouse in delightful Phoenicia, NY – where gardens and mountains and rivers conjoin!

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    Audrey Popp says

    I am staying home and far away from people since I am sick with a fever and nasty cough. Hoping to be feeling better soon.

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    Patsy Decker says

    Spending each day with my Mother who is 91, has dementia and is currently in a rehab facility – because she probably missed many holidays because of us kids when we were growing up and because when I visit her I see how many residents get NO visitors and have NO ONE to check on them or cheer them up. Sigh…

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    Laura Rogers says

    I will be flying to the West Coast for a week. Maybe I’ll see fireworks from the sky? Fingers crossed for warm weather, and downtime to explore the area and relax a little 🙂

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    Megan Black says

    Welcome to new grandson born today in Ithaca . I live in California and will meet him in August! So glad he has arrived safely and is healthy! my grandfather was born when May 30 was Memorial day so we sort of have a tradition here…..

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    Gisela says

    Hanging out with first grandson, seven months old and the happiest baby on the planet.

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    Jan Jacklin says

    Making Potato Salad and Brats with Sauerkraut…It’s a good day…

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    Grace says

    Dear Kevin
    Planting tomatoes in the garden between bouts of rain. Went to garden center and finally, after many years of searching, found gallon container of my favorite old peony…fully grown with flowers….Monsieur Jules Elie.
    Beautiful bright pink color with a perfume to make you swoon ! Real HAPPY now ! Even thought bbq and patio not set up yet.

    Ps.. found a delightful, small, old fashioned garden book with reflections on gardening, seasons, birds, plant sketches, and life that is really nice. Library discard I couldn’t resist. I would be happy to gift to you if you provide an address. I believe it would bring you enjoyment and whimsy.

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    Donna says

    Working 2 of the 3 days; then helping an elderly friend by weeding her garden for her.

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    Deborah Stewart says

    We’ve actually got no plans. For a family with multiple kids involved in sports, dance and music lessons, no plans is rare and we are elated !!

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    Julie says

    Just picked rhubarb tonight so ready for your new recipe! Looks scrumptious! I’m planting my garden this weekend. Tomorrow a visit to the cemetery.

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    SR says

    While hubby and college kids are off on a sports adventure, I’m taking my elderly mother and elderly dog to Vermont for a country weekend. We brought along a few bags of groceries, a couple bottles of wine and lots of Masterpiece Theater DVD’s.

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    Carolyn says

    Working in the garden and grilling steaks and zucchini with friends. Introducing their 3 Pomeranians to our American Indian Dog. Thanks for all you do Kevin!

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    Carol says

    We will be spending a quite Memorial Day at the service held at the cemetery where my mother and father are buried. He was a World War II veteran.

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    Jo Anne Kassner says

    We are decluttering our house! We have 40 plus years of accumulated stuff to go through to decide what to keep, what to give away, and what to throw away. Today, I am joining three friends who are also needle workers for a “stitch-in.” My husband is cooking steaks know the grill for our dinner. I made potato salad yesterday and we will also have fresh corn on the cob. Yum!

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    Georgette says

    We are going to the parade in town then we will start off summer with a picnic including your cucumber and mint salad. Have a great Memorial day.

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    Kirsten Berwick says

    Working in the garden this am…mid 90s later…swim, then nap!!

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    Susan says

    Staying home, dodging raindrops, and enjoying time with my granddaughters while remembering my dad who served our country during WW11.

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    Luanna Stewart says

    Waiting for the “tree guy” who will cut down and cut up the trees that were toppled during the many wind storms this past winter. Fingers crossed he shows up – third time’s a charm, right?

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    Cathy says

    I am working in the garden and reading about some of the men & women we lost while serving.

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    Michelle says

    My husband officiated in the marriage of our oldest daughter on Friday, we gave them a reception on Saturday, rested and worshipped on Sunday, and Monday we will be gardening, fixing up our chicken coops and bbq’ing with family.

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    Sally Santmyer says

    How lovely to see you have so many followers. I enjoy reading your emails and have tried a few of your recipes. Always uplifting to read. Safe Memorial Day to all.

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    Walter Kilmer says

    Trying to get the rest of the vegetable garden in and doing a bit of grilling!

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    Linda Berry says

    Showers in the forecast…will plant so herbs and work in the flower gardens if weather permits. Remembering all who sacrifice for the freedoms we have. Steaks on the grill tonight.
    Have an awesome weekend, Kevin!

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    Karen Mary says

    I’ll be gardening, working, cleaning house, and dreaming of a beautiful green mixer! Thanks for the opportunity and for the terrific blog! 🙂

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    Cary Bradley says

    Hi Kevin! Sooo sorry to have missed you in WH at your talk and cooking demo! We’re recovering from whirlwind weeklong wedding planning with bride living on one coast and wedding planned on the other! Fun, fun, fun. Yesterday finally back into garden to get tomatoes, peppers, and green beans in!!! Five kinds of beans, 3 kinds of tomatoes, and 4 peppers. Bed prepped for pickling cukes but ran outta gas. Rain today and back to work. GLAD garden mostly in! What’re you guys up to today?

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    Karin Soderberg says

    We are gardening and grilling here at home this weekend. There is a local annual parade that we’ll attend as well .

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    Toni Burgau says

    Going to enjoy being outside (winter was long in Minnesota) and de-thatching the lawn.
    And enjoying the quiet outdoors in the woods.

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    Amanda says

    Happy Memorial Day Kevin! Festivities today begin with a parade and continue with a casual BBQ with family and friends. Thank you for your site. I check it often for gardening advice (i.e., blueberry bush care) and recipes. Looking forward to cooking up some rhubarb sauce with rhubarb I froze last year (need to use the little remaining before the new crop comes in) and am thinking about making the very beautiful upside down cake when my rhubarb is ready. Enjoy the day!

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    Alison Bedette says

    I’ll be doing some gardening and quilting – my two favourite things!

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    Mary Gagnon says

    I am staying home all new shih tzu puppies are going to forever homes. Then I will be packing to finally move in to our 125 year old farm house! We have been restoring for 4 years!

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    Terri Meyer says

    Staying at home today!! Yea!!! Will be trying to get some gardening in!
    Happy Memorial Day!

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    Amanda says

    Have a great day! Thank you for all the information you provide through your site. I check it often and appreciate the regular email updates.

    I made a typo when entering my email address earlier. Hopefully you will catch it through the “moderation” process!

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    Betty says

    Make strawberry jam from berries we picked at a new organic farm I New Waverly Texas. the name of the farm is Good Stuff

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    Jody says

    Starting the weekend with a 50th wedding anniversary picnic for my cousin and his wife. Sunday a crab feast at my daughters house. And ending with a 5k walk through shepherdstown wv.

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    Patricia C says

    My daughter works 6 days a week, long hours. She finally has 2 days off in a row because of the holiday, so I’m enjoying spending some time with her.
    SO GLAD LOVELY SUMMER IS COMING!!

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    Julia Barber says

    I traveled from not so sunny Fort Lauderdale, FL to Phoenix AZ to visit my brand new five-week-old grandson!!! 🙂 (and his parents of course!) Home again today….and back to work tomorrow. (sigh!)

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    Lee says

    Worked all weekend! (I am a nurse at our state Veteran’s Home!!) So even though I worked, I truly enjoyed my weekend! thank you for the rhubarb recipe!

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    Tom Kwasiborski says

    Hi Kevin my wife and I will do a little planting before it gets too hot (96!) today and then chillin’ and grillin’ and giving thanks to all the wonderful people who served and allow us our freedoms.

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    Darcy says

    I rearranged my patio and finishing my final project for a Feng-Shui Re-Nature class.
    Taking a bit of break and watching the clouds go by.
    A Good Day off to everyone.

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    Jennifer Toll says

    Well I should be working at the State Park but they’ve closed it due to the tropical storm (Alberto, Bert to his friends) so I’m staying home and prepping the garden for winds as he’s coming to our house later today….

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    Carla says

    Just staying home. Doing some decluttering. We have a rescue dog. She’s 4 1/2 years. Our Sophie looks like your Avery. We don’t know her background, but was amazing how much they look alike.

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    Ann Knott says

    I’ll be staying home today. Rained last night, so garden is too muddy to get into right now.

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    Ali says

    We are remodeling our outdated bathroom this weekend, can’t wait to see the results. It poured rain so we couldn’t do our traditional cookout. I’m going to bake some bbq chicken and make a bowl of salad for our dinner served with some fresh squeezed lemonade.

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    Christina says

    We’re at home, doing some gardening and grilling and enjoying the crazy August-like weather at the end of May!

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    Pam R says

    Well, sad to report, I have to work. But happy to report, I do have a job! Our sales people are working today for the Memorial Day sales, so I open the office up and come on in. 🙂 Hope everyone has a great holiday, and to those in the armed services, past and present, thank you for serving!

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    Lisa Castro says

    My sister is in from out of town and we are replanting my front garden. Happy Memorial Day to you !!!

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    Jane says

    We will be putting the rest of our garden starts into the ground and enjoying the day at home

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    Traci says

    We’re staying home near Denver, CO and working in the garden. I have a beautiful chive growing and decided to look up recipes. I found your chive pesto recipe and I’m going to make it today. I just discovered your website and I’m looking forward to reading more of it!

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    Tracey Byram says

    I’m staying home and grilling with family. Chops, ribs, chicken and hot dogs.

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    Margaret Black says

    We went to a Society for Creative Anachronism event with my daughter’s family and celebrated the birthdays of three grandchildren there!

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    Christine Fidance says

    We’ve done a little of everything this weekend, worked on our yard, yesterday spent the day with family and my husband is a Veteran so today we are just relaxing. Thank you for the great giveaway, would love to win.

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    Marta Magaw says

    Putting In another raised bed. Taking a nap. Lying on the couch with the dog reading.

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    Jan says

    Doing the cemetery visit thing, working in the yard if the heat doesn’t get to me, and having the family over for dinner! Think I’ll make that rhubarb dessert you just posted, yum!

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    Julie R says

    Went to a garden center yesterday and today will plant the new flowers and tomato plants, along with having a BBQ. Thanks for the green mixer giveaway, Kevin. I love the color. I wish everyone a wonderful Memorial Day !

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    Kathy schonewolf says

    Enjoying families and doing gardening. Rembering those who have & are serving our country

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    Cheryl says

    Steaks on the grill, Home made potato salad and grilled asparagus is our Memorial cookout. Thinking of my parents and family who served our country. God bless all our military who give up so much for our freedom.
    Planting my flower boxes with extreme care in this incredible heat today! Doing a happy dance ‘cause I’m on vacation all week!

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    kathryn Biegel says

    I think that mixer would fit right in for my St. Paddy’s Day meal; and I am staying home for Memorial Day watching my plumbing to make sure nothing else goes wrong other than the toilets not working, washer water not draining, etc. Can’t wait for Tuesday to get a plumber here.
    Have a great day everyone!

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    June Widman says

    Attended a beautiful outdoor wedding on Saturday, and then it’s back to yard work today!

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    Terri says

    A quiet weekend with books!! A chance to enjoy the porch with my 4-legged friends, retired foxhound Irish and our ‘nanna’ Travis, the rescue OES…

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    maggie says

    Thank YOU Kevin for being an inspiration to us for the last (almost) 10 years! Have enjoyed so much your articles; recipes and helpful info – still using my hori hori knife; awesome for my weedy garden I never use weed-killer.
    Thank you to ALL who serve our country including my hubby who put in 23 yrs in the Navy!! Stay safe everyone and God Bless!!

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    Priscilla Zachary says

    Hello Kevin, my plans for this Holiday are varied and include attending graduation and open house for my granddaughter, camping at the nearby KOA, planting some Cherokee sunset cone flowers, and cooking out at least once. Hope you have a wonderful long weekend and give yourself a break. By the way I love your website and my all time favorite color is GREEN.

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    Martha Carrier says

    Family from out-of-town visiting, going to the park and neighborhood pool to exercise, laugh, and relax. Eating BBQ chicken burritos with homemade salsa and homemade avocado sauce-Yum 🙂
    (Also playing in the garden and compost pile!)

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    Maria Chee Belgrade says

    Spending Memorial Day with Garrent Noone. I was his Social Worker when he came as a baby from Korea. I came to his high school graduation and am so proud of him.

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    Patricia Evans says

    We are spending a quiet day at home where it is too hot and too dry to work in the yard so I may just wash flower pots in the basement, the coolest place in the house. Feasting on barbecued chicken from the firemen.

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    Scheryl L. says

    I am in beautiful Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, with Canadian family as we celebrate Sam’s graduation from the University of British Columbia. Look it up on web browser and plan a visit. Tour the craft industries: distillery uses only homemade mead as base (distiller is CIA trained), craft brewery, cider craft, lavender farm, goat cheese maker, and many artists. I’m in love with Vancouver and BC. Happy Memorial Day!

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    Susan Christy says

    It was a busy weekend! I went to a wedding, did some shopping, ate a lot of BBQ, and today I cut down a small tree growing along my fence line with a hand saw!

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    Anna G says

    Did some work around Honeybee Acres and stayed up late to see a movie at the drive in.

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    Ranisha says

    Spending quality time with family and friends. Love your new cookbook that my mom got me for Christmas.

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    Leslie D says

    We had a great time with a family BBQ at my sister’s place yesterday, and today I am pruning bushes and trying to eliminate some poison ivy (wish me luck with that). Hope your busy household enjoys the rest of the week-end! Cheers!

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    Linda Strangio says

    Hi Kevin, I am resting at home remembering, in my mind and heart, all those who have gone before me. Many blessings, Linda

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    Anja G says

    I am sadly catching up on some housekeeping right now – but later will be going to Bratfest. !

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    Bud says

    Quiet weekend. Spending time in my quilt studio doing the finishing hand work on a wall quilt. Have a spot ready to hang it. Enjoy your blog.
    Bud C.

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    Denise says

    Outrigger canoe paddling and potluck after to watch the sun set on another beautiful day.

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    Deborah West says

    Hurricane Alberto is creating a wet Memorial Day weekend for us here in Columbia, SC. So, it is a good day to wash our miniature Doxie, clean up a bit indoors and catch up on reading, writing and cleaning up emails on our server. Hope it is dryer and nicer where you are!
    God bless our service women and men!

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    Dennis says

    Staying home, working in the garden when it cools off here in SW Wisconsin. Close to 100 deg last couple of days.

    Love your blog and website.

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    Briana says

    Played in the band for my town’s Memorial Day program this morning, and have been reading a book in my hammock this afternoon.

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    Kathy Lickiss says

    I’m doing some yard cleanup before the thermometer reaches 90 and enjoying some time with my son and his family!

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    Sherillee Baker says

    Weeding, fertilizing, raking, planting, watering, mulching and tending my glorious greenhouse full of bounteous flowers to plant out! All while thinking about our fallen hero’s some of whom belong to my family. Loving life at age 75!!!

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    Ginny says

    We’ve put out a brand new flag, done some planting, weeding, and mulching, will be setting up a new hive of our granddaughter’s honey bees, and going out to dinner for our youngest daughter’s birthday. Will definitely make the rhubarb cake this week. It looks and sounds wonderful. Love your photos, Kevin.

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    Daryle in VT says

    There aren’t too many uses for rhubarb, but this looks like a good one! I still like to can up pie filling for those late season pies.
    If I win the beautiful mixer, I would probably have to remodel the kitchen to match …

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    Barbara Dee Ferguson says

    Had at least 18 guest for lunch (pot luck} and now relaxing reading your latest…love your emails.

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    Durf says

    Well, on Saturday I was at the Hartford Farmer’s Market before 6 a.m. and there was already a line to get in! Got four perennials. Yesterday it was cold but that didn’t deter us from going to Larson’s in Burlington and White Flower Farm in Morris to get a Blue Billow hydrangea (to replace a very dead groundcover rose) and Sun King Aralia. Today it’s been too cold to plant any of those so I basically just ate dougnuts.

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    Marie says

    Staying home. We have started the swamp cooler, did yard work and watched the new robot mower work, harvested iris – pale yellow, lavender, white, dark red and black and I will finally make your strawberry soufflé for dessert. (I made it last spring so want to be sure we have it at least once this spring).

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    Vickie Cook says

    We will be staying home and putting some ribs on the grill. Spent time in my garden this morning, got my walk in and even did some cleaning.

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    Julieanna says

    Hope you all have a sunny day. It’s raining here, but we will still cook out. We celebrate with my father, WWII veteran, 92yrs old! The stories he tells……Have a safe holiday!

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    Cathy M says

    My husband (a Vietnam Vet) and I have been busy bees this holiday weekend.
    Saturday we mulched and mulched some more.
    Sunday we watched the Monaco Grand Prix (so glad Daniel Ricciardo won), the Indy 500 and then picnicked with friends.
    Today (Monday) we went to my husband’s high school for Memorial Day ceremonies and honoring fallen classmates with yellow roses. It is so nice how many turn out to commemorate the day.
    Hope everyone had a good Memorial Day!

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    maureen mcdonald says

    Visiting a myriad of small towns in Northern California….seeing the glass bridge in Redding CA….and driving very carefully!

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    Cathy says

    We helped weed our daughter’s patio garden. Now we’re having pulled pork sandwiches with coleslaw made from Lenny and Joe’s Fish Tale recipe. Delicious…

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    Jenny says

    Hi Kevin, thank you for all the wonderful recipes! I have not ever made upside down rhubarb cake. Time to try this one out! I gave my neighbor, Dan, some of my “green” rhubarb and he brought me back cake! I will ask him if you inspired his choice. It was YUMMY! My daughter is all about “GREEN” hair, eyebrows, you name it. Would love to surprise her with pretty green mixer.

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    Susan Leuci says

    Spending a quiet weekend after a busy work week. Catching up on household chores, trying out a new cake recipe, and taking mom to the movies to see Book Club.

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    Sonja says

    Out of town taking care of our son who had back surgery. Always fun to read your posts!

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    Kendra says

    Just discovered your amazing website! Just attempted to get some new boxwoods plants based on your helpful instructions. It’s rained all day thanks to tropical storm Alberto so staying indoors relaxing with family and reading gardening books. Love the green mixer!

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    Carol Davis says

    Hi Kevin, we lounged on the beach for a couple days, now are back at home, grilled delicious asparagus & portobello caps. Hope you all are having a relaxing Memorial Day Weekend!

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    Maggie says

    I spent this weekend avoiding the rainy weather by exploring a few of my favorite museums (in DC, where I live) with a friend who was visiting from out of town!

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    Kris says

    On our way home from a week in northern coastal California. Can’t wait to get back to my garden.

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    Gloria alves says

    We went to ther memorial day in our town and had a tie dye making cook out with friends.

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    sue says

    grilling in the rain in PA with the family, plenty of wine and cold beer so the weather really doesn’t matter
    love the green mixer !!

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    Vickie Halteman says

    Unfortunately, I’m spending the day crying because my dad just died on Saturday. I know there are a lot of people remembering those no longer here this Memorial Day.

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    Helen says

    I finally planted my 4 red twig dogwoods that were in pots for waay too long! Working on planting leek starts a friend gave me. Just moved so trying to get rid of stuff and organizing. I’m tired and would love a new mixer!!!!

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    Angie Lloyd says

    We spent time with family at a cabin on a lake, grilling, swimming, remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

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    Shannon Curran says

    We went to a pool party, grilled out, and spent plenty of time with our dogs. Love the mixer!

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    Jane Rader says

    Happy Holidays to all…. I plan on hanging out and watching tennis and maybe made your Rhubarb upside cake….

    HAPPY TRAILS; JANE RADER

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    Dale says

    Family dinner at our house with promises to get together more often. The rain stopped long enough to grill the chicken without an umbrella. Hurray!

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    Barbara says

    We had a wonderful weekend in the garden, attended our 50 roses and 800 other plants, l00ks very nice.

    I like the green color of the mixer would fit perfectly into our kitchen.

    Thanks Kevin.

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    Claudia says

    I biked the Hiawatha Trail. It is a rails to trail system that starts at the border between Montana and Idaho. The Milwaukee Road went from Chicago to Seattle and when it went defunct the national forest service made it a bike trail. It has 9 tunnels and several trestles with some of the most beautiful vistas around.
    We honored veterans and remembered dear departed ones also after the ride.

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    Maggie Froncek says

    Our busy weekend was rearranged to a different version of busy, due a last minute necessary decision for our “Big Dog” to undergo surgery and become a TriPaw on Friday. Hubby was on doggy pain med watch on Sat while I was at work. On Sunday a great friend/neighbor helped us get to our grandson’s 5th birthday party by dog sitting. Our Monday bbq invitation had to be declined due to – you guessed it – staying home with “Big Dog” Duke. But no worries….our amazing friend/neighbor and her family were repaid buy coming to an impromptu bbq at OUR house ….my baby back ribs and home made Orange Creamsickle cheesecake (and a rambuncious game of darts). Hoping that you and your crew had a fantastic weekend!

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    Louise Carter says

    Posted before but checked backed and didn’t find the post. Don’t know what I did wrong. Thought it was a nice post, grilling with daughter and grandson. Talked about new old dog and thankful for past and present veterens, also grateful for freedom.

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    Wendy Krauss says

    Enjoyed a BBQ with friends and spending time in the garden, planting some perennials and vegetables. Love the gorgeous green mixer!

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    christine says

    A little yard work, cook chicken on the grill and fun with family and friends!

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    Elizabeth Worden says

    Went to our cottage and expected to attend the wedding of our neighboring cottage owner’s son. Found out 2 hours before wedding that it had been cancelled! Good thing I buy things for others that I like also!! Lovely copper, stainless steel lined au gratin! Just got home late last night and catching up on email now! No internet at cottage.

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    LD says

    Began the weekend with my daughter building a table for her deck. Frame done, top cut, needs to be sanded and put together. Left it there because Alberto is here and we are waterlogged. Hope you had better weather. Thank you to all who have served!!!

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    Jess says

    Stayed home and tried to stay cool. Too hot to cook much, but we did get our veggies in the ground (not too late here, it’s been cold until this weekend!) and some big weeds pulled before giving in to the heat and humidity.

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    Mary Paulsen says

    Staying home to plant the 30 plus plants we have bought and split several perennials. The weather isn’t cooperating – supposed to be 90+ degrees all weekend, so we will be watering, watering, watering until we can plant!

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    Pam says

    You are the best, Kevin! Your recipes are easy to follow and delicious! I went to Chicago for the weekend. It was HOT.

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    Pam says

    You are the best, Kevin! Your recipes are easy to follow and delicious! I went to Chicago for the weekend. It was wicked HOT.

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    Sarabeth Samoray says

    Memorial weekend was a time of reflection for me of all my dad did for his country during WWII. I spent the day outdoors weeding and planting up my 10 flower gardens. Have a great weekend yourself Kevin!

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    Growing my own says

    We went to the Western Reserve National Cemetery for their Memorial Day program. It was very moving.

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    Edward J. Weik says

    Hope I’m not too late to be entered. Busy weekend in the garden with time to reflect on all those who served.

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    Edward J. Weik says

    Sorry for a letter reversal in my e-mail address. This is the correction.

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    Deb Nelson says

    We really didn’t do anything over the weekend. I did some yardwork on Saturday and when I bent over to pick up the last clump of grass I had dug up, I apparently twisted wrong and sent my back into lockdown! So, I spent most of the rest of the weekend in the bed or on the couch. It really stinks that my body doesn’t think I am as young as my brain does!!

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