Vanogay - deepest condolences to your sister, you, and to all of your BIL's loved ones.
Looking forward to getting Sept SP pal. I have a new gift to send that I have not seen on this board yet.
I can jam and veggies also - my pickled beets are awesome, and so are my zucchini pickles. Sadly, they are from last year and all but a few jars are gone. I wanted/needed to give my garden soil a rest. It seems to be leached of nutrients more every year despite moving the garden, and adding manure, etc. A good nap seemed in order. We do not have the best soil in town anyway. Very dry and it seems to turn into cement. Not the rich, black soil from upstate NY where I grew up for sure.
Have a safe and fun end of summer, Labor Day holiday, everyone.