Thoughts for RiverRat/Karen

annie1992

last year

For those who don't know, Karen's beloved Charles has passed away. I reached out to her and she asked that I post something here for the "old timers" that might remember her.

Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers as she faces life without him.

Annie

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Lars

last year

Very sorry to hear this, but thank you for letting us know. My sister (also named Karen) lost her husband last year, and it's been very difficult for her ever since - she is still adjusting to it.

When we bought our house in Westchester 15 years ago, Karen sent me this heliconia as a housewarming present:

which is still growing in the back yard, although we sold the house last month.

Photos from July 2023. I've enjoyed this plant for 15 years, and it always makes me think of her.

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Islay Corbel
last year
I am so sorry to hear this. Please pass on my hugs and best wishes.
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colleenoz
last year
How sad for Karen. Please pass on my best wishes as well.
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bbstx
last year
Please give Karen my condolences. Having been there, I can appreciate what a tough time it is for her right now.
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busylizzy
last year
Old timer here, so sorry to hear of Karen loss. BTW ANNIE, your salsa recipe is being told that it was not tested, how can we email so I can stop this? I oh so miss the old Gardenweb.
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denise8101214
last year
I’m very sorry to learn this
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CA Kate z9
last year
Thank you letting us know about this sad loss for Karen. Having been there, I, too, can appreciate what a tough time it is for her right now.
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annie1992
Original Author
last year
busylizzy, you should be able to send a message via Houzz/gardenweb, but if you cannot, my email is annie1992 at yahoo dot com.

As for the salsa, well, people just have to say something to prove they "know" something, I guess. Perhaps the confusion arises because the first batches were pressure canned, then the recipe was finally tested, then the "salsa rules" changed and my extension service suggested I increase the acidity "just to be safe". I did that, but that means there are a couple of recipes floating around out there. The first one, which was tested for safety, and the second one, which had more acidity "just in case".

I care less and less as I get older, LOL. People can make it or not, as they wish. I've retired, the person who finally managed to get it tested has retired and her replacement who suggested additional acidity has retired. I grow tired of "defending" myself to whole new groups and generations. If they do not wish to use the recipe, fine with me.

Meanwhile, people have much more serious issues than my salsa, and so Karen remains in my thoughts and prayers.

Annie
booberry85
last year
So sorry for your loss, Karen.
kim47
last year
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My condolences to you Karen.
dedtired
last year
Just seeing this because i dont drop in here so often. Karen and i stayed in touch via Facebook but then my account was hacked and i had to start over. Lost my connection with Karen. I loved seeing updates about her family. I am very sorry to hear of the loss of Charles.
Sooz
last year
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Thank you Annie for letting us know. So very sorry, Karen…sending prayers.