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So Long, Farewell, Auf Weidersehen, Good Bye! Yes, this is the last original episode of Pickled Watermelon Rinds. You will be able to listen to previous episodes through YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@PickledWatermelonRinds.

In our final episode, Antie Joan is sick with one of those awful viruses going around, and Ontie has been dealing with hurricane-force winds. Not only did the power go out at Onties, but the wind also knocked down 13 trees! The wind brought up memories to both Aunties of past winds around this area, including realizing that tumbleweeds really do exist. Ontie gives her recommendation for “Wicked: For Good.”

It’s been a fun two years and both Aunties have broadened their knowledge of what it takes to provide a podcast and even learned some AI stuff. Here’s hoping you all have a happy and prosperous 2026.

Now we invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy!

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Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! Happy Holidays! Ontie kicks off the penultimate episode of Pickled Watermelon Rinds by recounting her trip to the Christmas Markets in the Alsace Region of Northeastern France. Lots of adventures to share. Meanwhile, Antie Joan signed up for yet another ceramic workshop. Ontie decided to stay at Antie Joan’s the evening she returned from Europe, and the Aunties watched “Ripple,” a Netflix series focusing on four strangers in New York City whose lives become intertwined by a series of small events, exploring themes of connection, loss, and responsibility. Now if that doesn’t excite you, the Aunties get into a discussion of soups they’ve made recently and potential dangers of eating bread in Europe. Antie Joan wraps it up by reviewing, “Paul Anka: His Way.”

Now we invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy!

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Get your listening in while you can. The Aunties announce in this episode that they are hanging up their Pickled Watermelon Rinds microphones and headphones at the end of 2025. It’s been a good experience and we’ve learned a lot. Now, on this episode, Ontie praises her pharmicists because they really do check and check again that new prescriptions that come in to them don’t conflict with allergies or other medicines taken. Ontie got a new vacuum and Antie Joan entertained the idea of moving her sewing room to the living room. Antie Joan found a new store close to her that offer things from greeting cards to booze—a real one-stop shop! The movie “Rental Family” is discussed, as well as the possibility of future job opportunities in that line of work. Think – rent a granny! Ontie wraps up the episode reviewing Kathleen Madigan’s new Prime Video special, “Family Ties.”

Now we invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy!

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On this episode Antie Joan shares her latest medical experience. This time it’s one of her teeth, and the experience caused her to wonder how scientists have been able to solve so many difficult challenges, but they have not been able to make this one task tolerable. Ontie has more visitors at her house, and once again, these are awesome! The Aunties discuss/review the Netflix series, “The Beast in Me.” During their review, Antie Joan comes to realize that she is becoming pretty superficial when observing current actors.

Now we invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy!

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In this episode, Ontie experiences yet another spectacular display of the Aurora Borealis right from the deck of her home. She was kind enough to share some of her photographs with family and friends. As the winter holidays approach, it’s time for Ontie to share plans for her annual trip to partake in more European Christmas Markets. Meanwhile, Antie Joan has reached her burnout point with her ceramic attempts and is ready to wrap it up. Antie Joan discusses “IT: Welcome to Derry,” and both she and Ontie discuss the 2025 release of the new “Frankenstein” by Guillermo del Toro.

Now we invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy!

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In this episode, Ontie goes to South Carolina to visit Hey C. They outdid themselves with their Halloween costumes, and some might think they have a cosmic connection. Antie Joan stayed local (as usual) and took in some local Arts & Craft Shows/Sales. The Aunties review the movie, “The Substance,” which ended up taking them on a trip down Memory Lane to remember some music videos from the 1980s.

Now we invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy!

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After the horrible file in Nederland, CO, a few weeks ago, Ontie attended a fundraiser and won several items in the Silent Auction. Tune in and find out about all her winnings. One item included an intuitive reading, which caused Antie Joan to think that any Senior Citizen should get a discount with any fortune teller. There was another poke for Ontie to get her flute out and start some lessons. Ontie shares her thoughts about “The 5 Second Rule, ” a book by Mel Robbins, and Antie Joan saw signs of Spring in October when leaving a doctors appointment. The Aunties wrap up the episode with a discussion of “John Candy: I Like Me,” a new documentary recounting his life and legacy. This discussion flowed into a discussion of the 1989 film, “Uncle Buck.”

Now we invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy!

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On this episode, Ontie shares her latest journey to France and Switzerland to visit a friend, find some tasty food, and visit one of Freddie Mercury’s favorite places. While Ontie was in Europe, her old stomping grounds of Nederland, CO, fought a fire that completely destroyed its main shopping center. Meanwhile, Antie Joan kept it close to home and kept her creative juices flowing by making a windchime from clay. She also found some tasty food when she met one of her cousin’s for lunch in Golden, CO. The Aunties wrap it up by discussing a product Kim Kardashian is reviving from the 1800s, and also Antie Joan found a new career path for those who want to work from home — ‘Etsy Witches.’

Now we invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy!

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