@@npete55 no… but guess we should named them

I actually wanted to do step by step and had more video but out of the blue I got the hiccups! While doing the recording 😂 and decided not to post that portion and I couldn’t do a retake cause I only made the one batch!! Maybe next year I’ll do it again !

Ingredients 4-1/2 cups prepared fruit (about 2-1/2 lb. fully ripe rhubarb) 1 cup water 1 pkg fruit pectin - there are several brands and all come with directions 1/2 tsp butter 6-1/2 cups sugar (measure into separate bowl - you need it ready to go when it’s time to add Instructions Step 1 Make sure all your jars are clean and sanitized - I’ve used the dishwasher but also washed by hand and allow to air dry. Prepare your lids by pouring boiling water over them in a pan and as you fill the jars with fruit you will pull the lids out of the hot water. If you have canning tools there is always a “stick) with a magnet for getting lids out of the hot water. I like using an electric skillet to keep the water hot and just put lids in that. And pull them out as I need. Step 2 If you have not prepared your rhubarb - Chop unpeeled rhubarb finely - mine are usually about 1/2 inch cuts. The pectin box recipes says “Place rhubarb and water in 4-qt”. But I use 6-8 qt pot. Bring to boil on high heat. Reduce heat to medium; simmer 2 min. or until rhubarb is tender. ( pectin box says this: Measure 4-1/2 cups prepared (cooked) rhubarb into 6- or 8-qt. saucepot. This is why I start with the bigger pot so I don’t have to dirty two pots! Also. I have never measured out the 4 1/2 cups of cooked rhubarb and never had issues with that jam not turning out. Step 3 Stir pectin into prepared rhubarb. Add butter to reduce foaming. Bring to full rolling boil (boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly. Make sure to use a long handled spoon as it can pop and splatter. Stir in sugar. Return to full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Boil exactly 1 min., stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with metal spoon. I put mine aside as I know several still enjoy eating it. Step 4 Ladle immediately into prepared jars, use your canning funnel for filling. Fill to 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. (As extra precaution I white vinegar on paper towel to wipe rims) Pull your lids from hot water place in jar and screw the lid bands on tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water if necessary.) Cover; bring water to gentle boil. Process 10 min. Remove jars and place upright on a towel to cool completely. When the jars are cooling you will hear the lids “pop” as they seal. Once jars are cool, check seals by pressing middles of lids with finger. (If lid springs back, lid is not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.) 😊😊 Remember when canning it’s important to make sure you have plenty time, have your tools, jars and lids ready to go, so that once the jam is ready you can ladle jam, lid and screw the band on - make it an efficient “production line”. Also most of the time, I clean and prepare the fruit ahead of time and freeze it until I have the time to do the canning.

They are ok - but the rabbits got into them an had a major snack

@@npete55 yes they do 😊

So it’s my understanding that the existing culverts needed to be replaced due to their age. Apparently, many of the culverts around the state are in bad condition and the salmon can not get through them to go back up stream to spawn. New culverts will help with that issue 😊

@@npete55 yep - it can be a lot of work if your bringing them in

@@Alaskahuntr yes- this was our first time to try this spot. We did really good there as did others who were there. Once I found my footing I was good.

@@OurEverydayAlaska-24 I miss being the Campground Host this summer. It was a blast managing it last year and hope to in 2025.

@@russellaradine9786 I’m sure that is a great way to spend your summer !

I know there are much better “real spots” everyone has their “spots” they like the best. But some of us have to go between work shifts and go when and where it’s convenient. At the end of the day - we were happy with what we got and salmon taste just as good 😊

Awesome !

Yes - Seldovia doesn’t have a concrete batch plant. So all the trucks were loaded with concrete mix in Homer then loaded on the barge along with a pump truck. The barge left to pick up the other batch of trucks from Homer came back to pick up first group etc… it was quite the experience. My dad worked in many remote places around the state of Alaska and has many stories and experiences from those days- construction jobs in Alaska can be a challenge 😊

We like them too 😊

We are still working on getting ours. Dip netting tomorrow in the Kenai should help with our supply 😊

@@OurEverydayAlaska-24 Let me know how you do tomorrow. May your nets be FULL.!!!

Yeah- even with the high fish count- we didn’t have a good day of dip netting - the fish never showed up- 😢

That is awesome ! So glad you caught lots of fish and enjoyed your trip

Good Deal.! I went after work Friday night and limited out by midnight, got up Saturday morning and did it again. THAT plus a little over 500 Hooligan out of the Twenty Mile, plus my surplus of Reds from last year, and my freezers are FULL.!🔥

@@MIDNIGHTSUNALASKA I think that's a lot of people this year. Most years you can count on getting filled on all new fish and give away last year's leftovers. This year, most people didn't get as much as normal and they're glad to have leftovers to make up the difference. I know one guy who went down to the bottom of his freezer and pulled out a few pieces of different fish from '21 and 22

That’s prime real estate now

Yes, that was a good spot. There was another fisherman in that spot who kept reeling them in from right under the tree. He was slow to bring this one in as he was waiting on his landing net - we did some net sharing with people. Great fun, gorgeous day and great people out there

😊 I’ve wondered that too - but officially they are calves

@@OurEverydayAlaska-24 A meese calf. Great!

yes it is. I am going to be putting together our first trip up in 2016 - we had lots of wildlife we spotted on that trip. Thanks for watching

thanks. Always a treat to see whales

I think so

We agree!

Yes and that was the short version of the video - I get her close and she would run. It took about 15 mins to get her in to the boat!

Thanks

Thanks!

Thanks Amy

Thanks!