Journal entry – 21-24 October 2015, Tues-Sat – Gilbert, AZ – Peddling pumpkins

Journal entries are just that – the digital copy of my hand-written entries in my journal. If you aren’t interested in the daily details of our adventure, feel free to skip on to the next “regular” post.

Wednesday

Woke and went for a bicycle ride down along the canal. Slightly annoying to stop for a road crossing every .25 miles but quiet, peaceful and otherwise pretty. So definitely worth it! Stopped by The Coffee Shop halfway and then home to find Jose putting up lights on our fence.

I start making pumpkin pancakes when a semi pulls up. Surprise! We’re getting more pumpkins.

Jose leaves to get the tractor and returns with a crew to help unload. We get everything arranged about lunch time (and we’re more than ready to eat) so they head on to the next lot and we finally eat.

Out of room in the tent, we pull the tables under our awning for the register and carving kit/pattern displays. Very convenient, right next to the door. Our commute just went from 100′ down to 3′. 🙂

    

I run to Trader Joe’s for tortilla chips. The salsa is very tasty!

Thursday

Ashley took the morning off – bike riding and exploring the area. She went to The Coffee Shop and enjoyed a delicious lunch.

Friday

I took the morning off – grocery shopping and then heading to The Coffee Shop for a tasty sandwich and wifi. Really enjoyed a relaxing morning.

  

Mel stopped by for a couple hours. Brought a new battery for the big generator and looked over books with Ashley.

Busy evening! Captain America and Cinderella came and bought pumpkins.

Saturday

Productive day. Cleaned and oiled bicycles. Washed the motorcycle. Sold the most pumpkins yet.

Almost out of propane in the RV and Ash doesn’t want to unhook and pack everything away so I can go get more. I was planning on buying a T so that we can use our 20lb tank as a supplement and call around for options. Lowes and a DIY is the best bet so, after 3 trips to get all of the right parts, we now have a way to get back-up propane. Very handy!

Journal entry – 20 October 2015, Tues – Gilbert, AZ – Running the pumpkin lot

Journal entries are just that – the digital copy of my hand-written entries in my journal. If you aren’t interested in the daily details of our adventure, feel free to skip on to the next “regular” post.

Cooking day! Ashley manned the register while I cooked. Baked and boiled pumpkins to make home-made puree. Worked well, though boiling is quicker. Maybe baking a smaller pumpkin is a better options… Also roasted two batches of pumpkin seeds.

Also put together a batch of salsa. We do love salsa and just go through jars so quickly! Having 2+ quarts in a go is perfect!

Finally topped it off with Japanese cheesecake. It’s like a cheesecake soufflé. Never did brown on top but tastes delicious anyway. Baked it in muffin cups instead of a cake pan.

  

Yesterday I put together a batch of fridge pickles and let them sit over night. Tried with supper today and they’re delicious. Took maybe 15 minutes to make and will last a couple of weeks. Definitely a good recipe to save.