Yesterday, I was able to start processing potatoes. I didn't grow these, but purchase a 50 pound bag from Azure. So I was able to get 20 pounds processed on Tuesday.
Then this morning I started processing the remaining potatoes. I canned 20 more pounds and took the remaining 10 pounds and put them in the dehydrator.
When the potatoes were finishing, I started on the ground beef. I had 16 1/2 pounds and was able to process 18 pints with another pint left over in the refrigerator.
The Ark Encounter...
My honest review is that the focus was lost. If this was a mission to provide people with the truth of creation, then it needs to be more affordable. It is a tourist trap with exorbitant prices. While the younger two were free, the older two were not. There is no way they could possibly get to all the information even if the place wasn't crowded.
While the morning was relatively calm, as the day went on, there were so many people it was a constant dodging around to even see or move.
The outside park area had some animals, but fossil finds, camel rides, and other things cost extra, robbing children of the extra thrill of the creation of animals.
I guess my camera was set to panoramic in order to fit it all in. The kids look so tall!
Oops, forgot this one. It was obviously taken before we got to the stern of the ark.
The kids wanted to sit down while my dad went to find a scooter for my mom. The amount of walking was too much for her. She was a trooper though, determined to do it. I told her to get a scooter because she couldn't even make it to the entrance with out pain. (I must say, I am glad the Ark offered these despite the crazy rental fees.)
I didn't get many photos inside since there were so many people, but one of the best moments that made me smile was my kids trying to remember the sounds for the Egyptian hieroglyphics.
Bad picture because Alexandra moved, but I love how they were pointing and talking amongst themselves as they tried to remember.
I’m glad you could go (hopefully Grandpa paid😉), but even if he didn’t , probably a good learning experience for the kids - if not everything you hoped or thought they’d learn about creation - you can talk about whether or not you’d like to go again, why, or why not, etc. Maybe they can make a list of pros and cons about whether or not to go again.
ReplyDeleteWe’ve never gone, although have been close enough, often enough when on Disaster response trips to eastern states. Some friends have talked/wrote “so wonderful” , while others wrote, “not impressed.” Guess that means “go, and decide for yourself.
Kudos on all the canning! Enjoy the fruits of your labors!
If you are willing, I’d really like to have individual pics of the children (with names, please), sent in a private email to me. I have a hard time keeping them straight by name, and I know that is a bit insulting to any child. (I dislike going through several names, even amongst my own children, before I get to the right one! 😝)
~Aunt M
I agree, it is definitely something each person should decide on. It wasn't that I didn't like it, but that the cost is high and one day is not enough time. I was hurting midway through, and didn't have time to read things. BUT they do sell the book with all of the signs in it. So you can read up later.
DeleteI haven't been to the Ark, but plan to...someday! I'm glad you were able to take the kids! -Giordana
ReplyDeleteAt least I can say we went. Definitely need the three day pass to read and see everything in a leisurely manner.
DeleteI am impressed about your canning skills, Where I grew up nobody knew anything about canning. My grammar school had an adjacent lot where teachers could show the students how to grow food, but it was a wasted land for the most part.
ReplyDeleteGrowing food is huge! It is neat that they had that space and opportunity even then.
DeleteI agree the4 expense was way more than what it should have been. Also it was way too crowded for the kids to get full benefit. Hopefully though they will have good memories of what they did see and be in awe of what God was able to do through Noah. The Ark itself was phenomenal and definitely a fantastic learning experience, but way overpriced. No real meaningful souvenirs and even a small patch was over $5. I was disappointed there was not something better I could get for the kids. Kuddos on the canning, are you using the house kitchen?
ReplyDeleteYes. So hard to keep track of kids if I am in the canning kitchen all day. I guess I didn't think about that. Oh well.
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