I swore this day was never going to come. But here I am feeling rather satisfied with myself. Or rather I should say, The Captain, for all his hard labor of love which was put into getting things to this point. Poor guy has concrete burn on his fingertips from not wearing the plastic gloves I insisted he wear under his work pair. He learned after the first time and did finally succumb to my mothering ways. I bandaged up his fingertips after applying Kim's Extra moisturizing lotion all over his hands. (The main ingredient is Aloe Vera).
His hands were so dry and sore, he was amazed there was no "burn" like the other lotions I have put on him. Duh! It's all natural you silly boy! Why do you think Frog lets me put it on her eczema without a fuss?
Anyway, all 4 walls are finished! We have 1 more sunny day which is Monday so I need to get the big window section cleaned up and secure so I can start assembling the A frame roof. Or as The Captain likes to call it, "The bomb shelter"...
He always jokes that when we sell we could advertise it as a solar pit greenhouse -slash- Bomb shelter. I of course do not bother pointing out how that was not possible as one but instead just laugh at his goober comments. He tries. He really does. But I still have a lot of work ahead of me. Example being he suggested we use "tar" to coat the inside of my pit greenhouse( he was thinking waterproofer and heat absorber) since I mentioned painting the North wall black... he was confused by my disgusted look and I had to explain why.
He always jokes that when we sell we could advertise it as a solar pit greenhouse -slash- Bomb shelter. I of course do not bother pointing out how that was not possible as one but instead just laugh at his goober comments. He tries. He really does. But I still have a lot of work ahead of me. Example being he suggested we use "tar" to coat the inside of my pit greenhouse( he was thinking waterproofer and heat absorber) since I mentioned painting the North wall black... he was confused by my disgusted look and I had to explain why.
Now as to Tea Samples. I need 4 participants who would be willing to allow me to mail out a few samples of our tea blends next month. We have just 2 tried and true as of this posting but I am working on another for mid day enjoyment so it may be 3 kinds of which I would send 2 samples, each variety. (Enough for 2 cups of tea.) So "Sweet Dreams" blend and the "Panda's Belly" would be a part of the samples for now.
Our Sweet dreams loose Tisane
I need HONEST opinion input. Others who are willing to share what their taste buds speak while sipping them. What comes to mind and if/ how it makes you feel. Your input will help produce a well rounded tea. I have a neighbor friend who is my willing guinea pig but more opinions would be so much better.
I need HONEST opinion input. Others who are willing to share what their taste buds speak while sipping them. What comes to mind and if/ how it makes you feel. Your input will help produce a well rounded tea. I have a neighbor friend who is my willing guinea pig but more opinions would be so much better.
These would be loose teas (Tisanes), pre measured into a glassine envelope so all that is needed will be a tea ball or such for preparation. Brewing instructions will be included along with ingredient list and a little info I collected on them. FYI- the Sweet Dreams does not include Chamomile so those with a sensitivity to the plant due to allergies can enjoy a relaxing cup as well as the colicky baby or infant).
My sewing machine is down so I have some tinkering to do before I can finish up a few things. Actually it has been down for a week. I do believe someone small must have played with a few dials and ran the machine. I have thread which just today have successfully removed from the gutting's. Now I am playing with dials to get it back to where it will run smoothly.
So many delays have been in my life as of late. In the end I get over it and move on.
So those who would like to test out the teas, please leave your interest in a comment. I will let Frog pick out 4 if there is more of which show interest.
Speaking of who... Someone just woke up and wants to cuddle so I bid you....
Sweet dreams,
~Tammie
9 comments:
Tammy, my daughter and I would love to sample your teas ~ Hannah is an avid tea drinker as am I ~ we grow and brew some of our own (though this year my herb garden got away from me and didn't produce much). Let me know if you'd like a "yankee" perspective.
Valarie
Tammy I would love to sample some of your teas.... Im glad I found your blog looking for vintage chicken feeders! Let me know if I can help.
Thanks Sherri
O.K so far I have Sherri, Valerie and Vaughn (personal email since he does not have an account to leave a comment).
So Yay! to you guys!
I will leave a deadline of Thursady. Any comments left after this one will put all into a drawing. I will pick 2 more people from the hat of commenters.
Those of you who will be trying the teas will get a sneak peak of our Tisane labels as well.
I feel they are very fitting to each variety and have consumed MANY hours searching for the perfect look and theme.
I would love to sample your tea and give you feedback. Going to tea tastings and blending my own is sort of a hobby of mine.
I will be a guinea pig if'n you want. My sister and I love tea and we could both try it on a cool fall day.
You are doing so well with all your lovely "inventions" and stuff'ns that you are selling.
Blessings
Tammie,
If you're still looking, I'm game to try it..may even have a friend over for a taste-test party!
KarenSue
I think I may have just missed the cut-off, but if you're looking for just one more tea-taster, I'd love to be a candidate. Both of your tea varieties sound lovely.
Gretchen
Alright, we have 7 volunteers and after much debate have decided all 7 will be sent samples. You will have 3 to 4 different blends. A short question card for each and SASE to send the "notes" back to me. There will be enough for at least 2 cups of each kind, so share with a friend or enjoy both yourself.
I will be contacting all of you this weekend for a mailing address and to let you know an approximate delivary date. I am very low on supplies so a trip to the Kent
Co-Op is due. I buy from their Organic bulk herb shelve for now and will be patroning Mountain Rose Herbs once I have my tea tins picked up and the shop isopen for business. Just an FYI, I harvest our rose hips from the woods and our property. I LOVE the small size and have not noticed a taste difference from the larger Rugosa ones. The rose hips may change for the shop, but I will do my best to remain loyal to a company where I can purchase great quality organic herbs for our Tisane blends.
I seem to be rambling here so just know I will contacting all of you this weekend (You too Vaughn).
Happy Halloween!
Just an FYI- if your username link does not have your email address accessible, please contact me through my email link on my profile page. I am mailing out the info emails on what to expect with the Tea package mailings.
Thank you for all the volunteers. I have many more requests through personal emails and have to limit it to those who have left a comment here (except Vaughn since you were the first).
Sweetest dreams!
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