we'll see if this works

need some info
I had a hard time trying to figure out how to post a message b/c on the main page when I clicked on Marijke under 'Contributors' I just get my profile (which is non-existent) and there are no other places to click unless one wants to comment on an existing post or check the archives or other profiles - so I went to the Blogger main page and there was a spot where you could fill in your name and password if you already had an account which brought me to 'post a message' page. Is that how I have to access it? Sorry, could not remember from when I did it last time and Sarah asked me how to post a message b/c she was having the same problem so I thought I would write this in for her info.Anyway - it is cold here -25C this morning - so my days have been taken up with stoking the furnace, bringing in wood, doing the teaching thing two days a week, working on a research paper (which is painful) and taking a daily trek with the dogs in the bush for an hour. So, Bert and Marianne, I hope you are enjoying warm weather - you picked a good time to go. I have some pictures I would like to post but since I do not have a digital camera I need to scan them in - so will do that when I get some free time (and some help from Carly). Anyone want to plan a trip to Australia for Sarah's graduation in December?

I think I got it

Thanks Carly - I think I ended up creating a new blog under my name and the posting went there instead of to the Huitema post. I also did not have this link in my files - http://www.blogger.com/start - so I don't know how I posted the first time.

Squash Soup

Prep the squash (~3lb) - cut in half, scrape out seeds and bake for an hour at 350 flat side down on a greased cookie sheet till it is soft and can be pierced with a fork easily.
Let cool, scrape out flesh and you can put that in the fridge till you want to make your soup.

Soup:
Sautee two medium/large leeks with an inch of ginger (finely chopped) in butter.
add four cups of chicken stock and the squash and simmer for 20 minutes breaking up the squash.
Puree in a blender. Add salt and pepper to taste and dilute with ~2 cups chicken stock to right consistency. Heat up and the server.
Be sure to puree really well.

Texas

Hi everyone,
We arrived here on Saturday and the weather was kind of cool for a few days, but now it is just great. It still took us about three days to drive down here driving 3082 km. We are just relaxing and reading as well as biking. We biked to Mexico the other day...a distance of about 10 miles each way.

We are in the library of the nearest town...about 14 miles from Falcon State Park...and this is where we have access to the internet. Hope the weather isn't too nasty for you all while we are gone.

Marianne and Bert