I just use the regular lids and leave them loose.
I was just shopping for a 2 1/4" glass cutting hole saw. I'm thinking I'll make my own weights.
Asparagus is spectacular. We had some friends over last night and tried my first batch after a week. It was so good they begged me for a jar.
I made two more jars of asparagus today, and also put up two jars of mini sweet peppers and a couple jars of little cukes. Costco often has the cocktail cucumbers I like.
I'm finding I like pickles a little early, before the process is complete.