maximum rescue!

well, i had a sale today- which was good, because i've only had two people in!

she was a very nice lady, and she was looking for maxfield parrish. well, his pictures. i have none in the shop, because i only own one print. i got it when i was 19 and it has a beautiful frame. so, i tell her about it, tell her that it's upstairs, and i could bring it down for her. i quoted her a price, asked her to guard the shop from robbers, (she was cool about it- said she'd use the cast iron birdbath to brain 'em, and then she'd stuff them in the closet for me) and ran upstairs to get it.
blech! it needed to be cleaned, so after i showed it to her, (she had her checkbook out when i came down, i think i'm in love!) did a good wipe down, bagged it up, and off she went!

she seemed so happy with it, and i'm glad... i like talking to the people who come in, but i especially like when they leave with something they really wanted. if i had the money, i'd love to just give gifts all day long.

the window is open again, the ac off. i refuse to growl about it, but i am considering getting the drill gun out and screwing the window shut...

i want fall to be here already, so i can cook again! stuffed pork chops, cream of sweet potato soup, bread from scratch, potatoes anna and mushrooms in every shape and size!
i'm considering making a sauteed mushroom and onion topping for steak, and finishing it with demi-glace and a wee bit more butter.
oh, and turnips! i have a recipe for them which will either convert or confuse any turnip hater!

i'm feeling happier than i did yesterday. the weatherpeople are saying that the humidity and mugginess may be swept away this weekend. i sincerely hope so, because i have some potatoes that are slightly mushy that need gotten rid of...