Picked up 25 pounds of sugar, and extra case of pint jars, and a good set of rubber tipped tongs meant for picking up canning jars. I have one of my Dad's that picks jars up from the side, perhaps if they've been lifted out of a regular canner in a framework of some sort, but not good for a pot. I have a couple of flimsy ones that came with convection ovens, not meant for jars, so I picked up the jar one in the canning section today. About time!

Headed to the kitchen, and I brought in the rubber mat I've had outside on my side door step for months. It's good the give my back a break with all of the standing and cooking. And I have on shoes and socks - better than open toe or sandals or anything like that with all of this work. More support, etc. When I come out the other end of this heat tunnel later tonight I may report in.

SRS