Popcorn Balls

2 c sugar
1 1/3 c water
1/2 c light Karo
1 tsp white vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
18 c popped corn

Combine sugar, water, syrup, vinegar, and salt in medium saucepan. Cook over high heat to 255 degrees (hard ball). Stir in vanilla.

Pour over popped corn, and toss to coat completely.   Allow to cool, then press into 3-inch balls with lightly greased hands.

Battle of the Cowshed XXV

Jesse & Shelli have been dating for 25 years today! 

We took off of work and stayed the night in a screened shelter cabin at Blanco State Park and enjoyed this beautiful view. 

The sounds of the river were right outside our door. 

 We had grilled steaks for dinner.  And a nice campfire to sit by while we watched the sun set. 

There was a built-in table inside the cabin and we set up a pretty table to have dinner together. 

Here is the table by candlelight. 

The next day we went out on the river in a canoe and did a little fishing. 

A "little" fishing is exactly what happened.  That's a perch in Jesse's left hand. 

At least we caught some nice scenery. 

We had an "odd duck" visit us back at the cabin.

We had a picnic lunch by the dam and then posed for a shot of us still together - 25 years later. 

 This pretty much sums us up - his and her hat rack.