Food Collection Total for February 22nd

7 eggs = 14 ounces (.88 pounds)
1 lemon = 4 ounces (.25 pounds)
1 bunch parsley = 2 ounces (.13 pounds)

Total so far this year: 28.68 pounds
Only 1971.32 pounds to go!

Food Collection Total for February 21st

2 eggs = 4 ounces (.25 pounds)

Total so far this year: 27.42 pounds
Only 1972.58 pounds to go!

Food Collection Total for February 20th

3 eggs = 6 ounces (.38 pounds)

Total so far this year: 27.17 pounds
Only 1972.83 pounds to go!

Food Collection Total for February 19th

4 eggs = 8 ounces (.5 pounds)

Total so far this year: 26.79 pounds
Only 1973.21 pounds to go!

Food Collection Total for February 18th

6 eggs = 12 ounces (.75 pounds)

Total so far this year: 26.29 pounds
Only 1973.71 pounds to go!

Food Collection Total for February 17th

4 eggs = 8 ounces (.5 pounds)

Total so far this year: 25.54 pounds
Only 1974.46 pounds to go!

Food Collection Total for February 16th

3 eggs = 6 ounces (.38 pounds)

Total so far this year: 25.04 pounds
Only 1974.96 pounds to go!

Food Collection Total for February 15th

4 eggs = 8 ounces (.5 pounds)

Total so far this year: 24.66 pounds
Only 1975.34 pounds to go!

Food Collection Total for February 14th

1 egg = 2 ounces (.13 pounds)

Total so far this year: 24.16 pounds
Only 1975.84 pounds to go!

Food Collection Total for February 13th

4 eggs = 8 ounces (.5 pounds)

Total so far this year: 24.03 pounds
Only 1975.97 pounds to go!

Food Collection Total for February 12th

3 eggs = 6 ounces (.38 pounds)

Total so far this year: 23.53 pounds
Only 1976.47 pounds to go!

Food Collection Total for February 11th

3 eggs = 6 ounces (.38 pounds)

Total so far this year: 23.15 pounds
Only 1976.85 pounds to go!

Food Collection Total for February 10th

4 eggs = 8 ounces (.5 pounds)

Total so far this year: 22.77 pounds
Only 1977.23 pounds to go!

Food Collection Total for February 9th

3 eggs = 6 ounces (.38 pounds)

Total so far this year: 22.27 pounds
Only 1977.73 pounds to go!

Food Collection Total for February 8th

3 eggs = 6 ounces (.38 pounds)

Total so far this year: 21.89 pounds
Only 1978.11 pounds to go!

Food Collection Total for February 7th

3 eggs = 6 ounces (.38 pounds)

Total so far this year: 21.51 pounds
Only 1978.49 pounds to go!

Food Collection Total for February 6th

5 eggs = 10 ounces (.63 pounds)

Total so far this year: 21.13 pounds
Only 1978.87 pounds to go!

Food Collection Total for February 5th

1 egg = 2 ounces (.13 pounds)

Total so far this year: 20.70 pounds
Only 1979.30 pounds to go!

Food Collection Total for February 4th

4 eggs = 8 ounces (.5 pounds)

Total so far this year: 20.57 pounds
Only 1979.43 pounds to go!

It's Not Really About the Food...

(click image for a fascinating close-up view)

Ever since the sugar snap peas sprouted, I've been watching and wondering which one would find and grasp hold of the lowest trellis string first. I'm happy to report that it finally happened today. The tendril looks like a little toddler's hand grasping tightly for support and strength in preparation for the arduous task of simply being in this world.

With the wonder of a child, I can sit and gaze at every stage of growth and be at peace, even if for only a moment, before returning to my own efforts to grasp hold of the nearest source of support in my own chaotic and overworked existence.

So, the one-ton backyard garden food challenge is not really about the food after all. Even so, it's time to stop watching the peas grow and start weighing in the day's produce...

Food Collection Total for February 3rd

4 eggs = 8 ounces (.5 pounds)

Total so far this year: 20.07 pounds
Only 1979.93 pounds to go!

Food Collection Total for February 2nd

3 eggs = 6 ounces (.38 pounds)

Total so far this year: 19.57 pounds
Only 1980.43 pounds to go!

Food Collection Total For February 1st

3 eggs = 6 ounces (.38 pounds)

Total so far this year: 19.19 pounds
Only 1980.81 pounds to go!