Fog/Sun ~ Brian/Sami/Dash ~ Picture of the Day ~ Wolf Spider ~ Ham & Cheese Egg Casserole ~ Winter Is Coming ~ Bruiser ~ Patriots & Jets ~ National Parfait Day

 

Good 38º super foggy morning. 

 

Yesterday morning the fog was a photo opportunity!

 

We warmed up and it was a beautiful day............

 

Topping at 62º.

 

Well, yesterday afternoon Brian and Sami came to get Dash. They all had gone to NY with the Grants Pass High Band. (Pictures later) The 200 band members and 200 parents/friends all rode charter buses to Seattle and then flew to NY. The way back home was long, and they didn't get back to Grants Pass and home until 4:30am yesterday morning. Everyone is tired, and at least they have an extra day before work and school tomorrow.

 

Dude and Dash were excited seeing Brian's truck coming up our road..

 

 

 

Dash was OVER THE TOP excited to see his dad and Sami!

 

 

 

Picture of the Day.....

Some amazing clouds over the Berkshire mountains ...

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Berkshires

 

 

 

 

Interesting about Wolf Spider

 

 

The Carolina Wolf Spider was named South Carolina’s official state spider back in 2000. It is currently the only state that recognizes a state spider.

The Carolina Wolf Spider (also known as the Giant Carolina Wolf Spider) is the largest wolf spider in North America and is one of the largest species of wolf spiders found worldwide. This massive creepy creature is 3-4 inches in length and lives across the US and southern Canada.

Wolf spiders have a tendency to hunt at night and they also hunt alone. They are camouflage in color and are known for being great mothers. Another interesting fact about the wolf spider is that it ranks 3rd for best eyesight; only behind the jumping spider and the huntsman spider. A sure way of spotting a wolf spider in the dark is by focusing a flashlight at eye level of the spider; its eyes are reflective to light!

 

 

Ham and Cheese Egg Casserole

Prep Time:5 minutes Cook Time:20 minutesTotal Time:25 minutes Servings: 6

A super easy breakfast egg casserole with diced ham and cheddar cheese.

• 10 eggs
• 1 cup ham, diced
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 4 green onions, sliced
• 1/4 cup pickled jalapeno peppers, sliced (optional)
• salt and pepper to taste

 

1. Mix everything and place in a greased 9×9 inch baking pan and bake in a preheated 375º oven until the eggs have set and the top is a light golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.

Option: Mix the ingredients, place them in the greased baking pan, cover and refrigerate overnight and bake in the morning.

 

 

 

Winter is coming.... be prepared! (shared by Sally Harwell...LASD ret.)

 

Historically this date.......

1667 – A deadly earthquake rocks Shemakha in the Caucasus, killing 80,000 people.80,000!!!!

1703 – The Great Storm of 1703, the greatest windstorm ever recorded in the southern part of Great Britain, reaches its peak intensity which it maintains through November 27. Winds gust up to 120 mph, and 9,000 people die. 9,000!!!

1759 – An earthquake hits the Mediterranean destroying Beirut and Damascus and killing30,000-40,000. !!!

...............today should be known as the Day of Death!

1839 – A cyclone slams India with high winds and a 40 foot storm surge, destroying the port city of Coringa (which has never been completely rebuilt). The storm wave sweeps inland, taking with it 20,000 ships and thousands of people. An estimated 300,000 deaths result from the disaster. 30,000!!! These numbers are hard to fathom!

1926 – The deadliest November tornado outbreak in U.S. history strikes on Thanksgiving day. 27 twisters of great strength are reported in the Midwest, including the strongest November tornado, an estimated F4, that devastates Heber Springs, Arkansas. There are 51 deaths in Arkansas alone, 76 deaths and over 400 injuries in all.

1963 – President John F. Kennedy is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

1987 – Typhoon Nina pummels the Philippines with category 5 winds of 165 mph and a surge that destroys entire villages. At least 1,036 deaths are attributed to the storm.

2009 - my beautiful and loving Yukon had to be put to rest.

I miss you Yukie-boy! Forever in my heart! ♥ ♥

 

And births this date include....

1846 – Carrie Nation, American temperance advocate (d. 1911)

............here's to ya Carrie

 With a mug like yours, a man would have to be under the influence of adult beverages to even stand to be in the same room with you! Your face could sour beer!

Thank goodness you failed in your attempts...

 

1914 – Joe DiMaggio, American baseball player (d. 1999)

1926 – Jeffrey Hunter, American actor (d. 1969)

Tragic death!

1933 – Kathryn Grant, American actress

.... married to 'der Bingle' (Bing Crosby)

 

 

1940 – Reinhard Furrer, American physicist and astronaut (d. 1995) (Wouldn't you change your last name!!!)

1947 – John Larroquette, American actor

1960 – John F. Kennedy, Jr., American publisher; son of John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy (d. 1999)

 

1981 – Barbara Bush, daughter of George W. Bush and Laura Bush

1981 – Jenna Bush, daughter of George W. Bush and Laura Bush

 

 

 

 

Later it was dinner, chair, wine, Bruiser, and TV!

 

Happy kitty to have "his lap" back! 😉

 

 

Today my Patriots are playing Kristen's Jets. Go Pats!!!!!!

 

My Pats are 7-3 and the Jets are 3-7 ! OMG.

 

 

 

All I know. Nuff said. Happy Sunday. Ciao.

xo Sue Mom Bobo 

Usually served in a specially styled glass, layers of fruit, yogurt or ice cream, and nuts, chocolate or even whipped cream are the ingredients on National Parfait Day on November 25. 

A French word that literally means perfect was originally used to describe a kind of frozen dessert beginning in 1894.

In the United States, parfaits are served in the traditional French style by layering parfait cream, ice cream, gelato or pudding in a clear, tall glass topped with whipped cream, fruit or liqueurs. 

The Northern United States expanded on the parfait and began to use yogurt layered with nuts or granola or fresh fruits which may be, but are not limited to, strawberries, blueberries, bananas or peaches. This idea spread quickly across all parts of the country, and the yogurt parfait gained popularity as a breakfast item.

Times have changed over the years, and now parfaits are made up of almost any dessert combination that works well put into layers in a tall, clear glass, ranging from crushed Oreo cookies and cheesecake with whipped cream to angel food cake pieces and lemon cream filling with whipped cream.

HOW TO OBSERVE

Try one of the following parfait recipes:

Chocolate Peanut Butter ParfaitsFresh Orange Cream ParfaitsTropical Tapioca Parfaits