tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post4690213892886849199..comments2024-03-16T20:29:10.881-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: Ginger tea, rain, and visitors!Kevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-16270681095963645992016-08-06T09:56:24.298-04:002016-08-06T09:56:24.298-04:00Yep, way to much rain here! You know we would happ...Yep, way to much rain here! You know we would happy to send some your way if we could along with a few others that have asked as well, we have enough to go around!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-3473711461054893902016-08-05T12:05:04.880-04:002016-08-05T12:05:04.880-04:00The park is awash! Wish we had some of that rain ...The park is awash! Wish we had some of that rain in NorCal. Nice pic of the four of you.Nickie and Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11566506168550004304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-17068746197567870222016-08-05T11:59:25.261-04:002016-08-05T11:59:25.261-04:00Agreed. But when your system tells you that it can...Agreed. But when your system tells you that it can't drink coffee any more, you have to make some changes whether you like them or not...Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-1975673814581631602016-08-05T11:46:35.931-04:002016-08-05T11:46:35.931-04:00as good as the tea sounds it could never substitut...as good as the tea sounds it could never substitute for my morning coffeeheyduke50https://www.blogger.com/profile/14927304490275027002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-23669654893622816752016-08-05T09:34:25.112-04:002016-08-05T09:34:25.112-04:00Thanks!Thanks!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-13206906007945958832016-08-05T09:34:03.503-04:002016-08-05T09:34:03.503-04:00Trust us, we really wish that we could send you so...Trust us, we really wish that we could send you some! :-(Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-31577886079351804812016-08-05T09:33:11.042-04:002016-08-05T09:33:11.042-04:00Yep, we have definitely had more than our share of...Yep, we have definitely had more than our share of rain this summer! :-(Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-55022137874477794242016-08-05T09:31:15.489-04:002016-08-05T09:31:15.489-04:00Thanks, we will have to look for some of that next...Thanks, we will have to look for some of that next time we are near an Asian market. Think it will have to wait though until we can get to a bigger city.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-46494312473603253972016-08-05T09:29:41.265-04:002016-08-05T09:29:41.265-04:00Yes the lake level has risen in the last month bec...Yes the lake level has risen in the last month because of the rain, we are now back to the levels we were at, at this time last year. They are still well below normal levels but at least people can use their boats without too much worry getting them out to the lake itself.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-57897830413537630622016-08-05T09:26:59.906-04:002016-08-05T09:26:59.906-04:00We started having it because I had a nasty cold ba...We started having it because I had a nasty cold back in early June with a miserable sore throat and cough, so Lindsey made some up for me and then asked Kevin if he would like to try it as well. Not sure it helped with the cold and sore throat but it least it is good for you and tastes good. Yes, ginger is suppose to have help with upset tummies!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-56568794486748711792016-08-05T09:23:25.875-04:002016-08-05T09:23:25.875-04:00Hmm, that mint might be an idea as well as the gre...Hmm, that mint might be an idea as well as the green tea. We just might try those out, thank you for the suggestions.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-18474691678924710482016-08-05T09:21:58.175-04:002016-08-05T09:21:58.175-04:00Not so sure that either one of us would enjoy just...Not so sure that either one of us would enjoy just a cup of hot water but then again you never know if you don't try it first. Thanks!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-83454535593349316872016-08-05T06:55:30.322-04:002016-08-05T06:55:30.322-04:00Cute photo of y'all.Cute photo of y'all. <br />where's weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06146465650359155960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-39560335030730705242016-08-04T16:52:18.414-04:002016-08-04T16:52:18.414-04:00That is a whole lot of rain and mud. But we sure c...That is a whole lot of rain and mud. But we sure could use some rain. The fires are getting worse and we still have a long ways to go. Jim and Sandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108729200561576870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-30954159980998236342016-08-04T13:53:59.478-04:002016-08-04T13:53:59.478-04:00The tea sounds wonderful. I'm going to give i...The tea sounds wonderful. I'm going to give it a try! It looks like our rainy Pacific Northwest around your place right now.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07036524099669735252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-83808494164097526522016-08-04T13:19:57.961-04:002016-08-04T13:19:57.961-04:00You can get a concentrated version of ginger tea (...You can get a concentrated version of ginger tea (and other flavors), at most Asian markets. It comes in a jar and looks like jam. I love the citron one. You just stir a spoonful into a cup of hot water. mmmmm goodBarbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06956369992460144109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-39738698058802342822016-08-04T12:14:23.071-04:002016-08-04T12:14:23.071-04:00That rain should help bring the lake level up a bi...That rain should help bring the lake level up a bit, maybe?our awesome travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031755671050584629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-4626885235741993502016-08-04T12:02:45.354-04:002016-08-04T12:02:45.354-04:00I use ginger tea all the time, hot or cold. It hel...I use ginger tea all the time, hot or cold. It helps settle a tummy that is going "uh uh uh". (My word for a tummy that is just not happy!)Shirley Whitelawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06663874126737493527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-54005551732158410862016-08-04T11:38:33.740-04:002016-08-04T11:38:33.740-04:00I made tea like that all last summer, it was good ...I made tea like that all last summer, it was good hot or cold. You can also throw in mint to the mix for added flavor. Also you can start with green tea and do all the above and that makes a super healthy tea. The possibilties are endless.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04340754457769990679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-54218707986279725782016-08-04T11:28:40.447-04:002016-08-04T11:28:40.447-04:00Sometimes On cold days I just heat a mug of water ...Sometimes On cold days I just heat a mug of water in the microwave. It has to be good water, though, because heating brings out any off tastes in the water.Creigh Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05267728698204033199noreply@blogger.com