Weather ~ Picture of the Day ~ Brown Pelican ~ Banana Pancakes ~ Sandy Beck ~ Terry Polley ~ National Drink Beer Day

  

Good 47º super foggy morning. 

 

Yesterday with the winds and rain we topped at 60º.

 

 

Picture of the Day... some thought for this business name!

 

 

Interesting about the state bird of Louisiana ...

 

 

 

The brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) is a bird of the pelican family, Pelecanidae, one of three species found in the Americas and one of two that feed by diving into water. It is found on the Atlantic Coast from New Jersey to the mouth of the Amazon River, and along the Pacific Coast from British Columbia to northern Chile, including the Galapagos Islands. The nominate subspecies in its breeding plumage has a white head with a yellowish wash on the crown. The nape and neck are dark maroon–brown. The upper sides of the neck have white lines along the base of the gular pouch, and the lower fore neck has a pale yellowish patch. The male and female are similar, but the female is slightly smaller. The nonbreeding adult has a white head and neck. The pink skin around the eyes becomes dull and gray in the nonbreeding season. It lacks any red hue, and the pouch is strongly olivaceous ochre-tinged and the legs are olivaceous gray to blackish-gray.

 

The brown pelican mainly feeds on fish, but occasionally eats amphibians, crustaceans, and the eggs and nestlings of birds. It nests in colonies in secluded areas, often on islands, vegetated land among sand dunes, thickets of shrubs and trees, and mangroves. Females lay two or three oval, chalky white eggs. Incubation takes 28 to 30 days with both sexes sharing duties. The newly hatched chicks are pink, turning gray or black within 4 to 14 days. About 63 days are needed for chicks to fledge. Six to 9 weeks after hatching, the juveniles leave the nest, and gather into small groups known as pods.

 

It is the official state bird of Louisiana, appearing on the flag, seal, or coat of arms of each. 

Louisiana is nicknamed 'the Pelican State'.  It has been rated as a species of least concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. It was listed under the United States Endangered Species Act from 1970 to 2009, as pesticides such as dieldrin and DDT threatened its future in the Southeastern United States and California. In 1972, the use of DDT was banned in Florida, followed by the rest of the United States. Since then, the brown pelican's population has increased. In 1903, Theodore Roosevelt set aside the first National Wildlife Refuge, Florida's Pelican Island, to protect the species from hunters.

The brown pelican is the smallest of the eight extant pelican species, but is often one of the larger seabirds in their range nonetheless. It measures 3 ft 3 in to 5 ft 0 inches in length and has a wingspan of

6 ft 8 in to 7 ft 6 incjes. The weight of adults can range from 4.4 to 11.0 lbs., about half the weight of the other pelicans found in the Americas, the Peruvian and American white pelicans. The average weight in Florida of 47 females was 7.0 lbs., while that of 56 males was 8.2 lbs. Like all pelicans, it has a very long bill, measuring 11.0 to 13.7 inches in length.

 

 

 

 

 

 

From Mr. Food

 

There's no monkeying around when we say that we're bananas over this pancake recipe! And you're gonna love how you get 'em (the bananas) in each bite of pancake and in the syrup. Fire up the griddle now!

 

• 3 large bananas, divided
• 2/3 cup maple or pancake syrup
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2/3 cup milk
• 2 cups baking mix

 

1. Peel and cut 2 bananas into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Combine syrup and butter in a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer. Stir in sliced bananas, and remove from heat; set aside.
    
2. Mash remaining banana in medium bowl; whisk in eggs, sugar, and milk. Whisk in baking mix until blended.
    
3. Pour about 1/4 cup batter for each pancake onto a hot griddle coated with cooking spray. Cook pancakes until tops are covered with bubbles; turn and cook other side of pancakes. Repeat procedure with remaining pancake batter. Serve pancakes with banana syrup.

 

 

 

 

Special birthdays today.... my BFF and high school pal, Sandy (Todoran) Beck is celebrating. HAPPY BIRTHDAY SANDY! xo

 

                         ^with her hubby, Jerome (LASD ret)

 

Also celebrating is friend and former mechanic from Temple Station and Jerry's pal, Terry Polley. HAPPY BIRTHDAY "Da Pully"!

 

 

Historically this date.....

1928 – Sir Alexander Fleming notices a bacteria-killing mold growing in his laboratory, discovering what later became known as penicillin.

 

1951 – CBS makes the first color televisions available for sale to the general public, but the product is discontinued less than a month later.

 

  

1971 – The Parliament of the United Kingdom passes the Misuse of Drugs Act

 

1971 banning the medicinal use of cannabis.

  

1994 – The car ferry MS Estonia sinks in Baltic Sea, killing 852 people.

 

  

1996 – Former president of Afghanistan Mohammad Najibullah is tortured and brutally murdered by the Taliban.

 

 

And births this date include...

 

551 BC – Confucius, Chinese philosopher (d. 479)

  

 

 

1836 – Thomas Crapper, English inventor (d. 1910)

 

 

 

 

 

1901 – Ed Sullivan, American television show host (d. 1974)

 

 

1934 – Brigitte Bardot, French actress. Wow, 6 "partners" and 4 husbands! Busy woman!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1987 – Hilary Duff, American actress and singer

 

 

 

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

 

That malty elixir is toasted annually on September 28th on National Drink Beer Day.  As the Oktoberfest season comes to an end, this day is a great reminder to enjoy the world’s most popular adult beverage.

Beer lovers have more selection than ever before in the ale and lager market. An explosion in the craft beer industry keeps the competition and the flavors robust, churning out new flavors seasonally.  Beer connoisseurs quench their thirst with flavors drastically different from their grandfather’s beers.  Root beer to raspberry, caramel, and hints of herbs all tickle the palate when it comes to artisanal beers.

From the wide assortment available, enjoy National Drink Beer Day.  There is something for everyone!

NATIONAL DRINK BEER DAY HISTORY

While National Day Calendar® continues researching the origin of this delicious beverage holiday, it’s interesting to note it lands on the birth of Arthur Guinness, the founder of Guinness Brewery. 

Beer Drinking FAQ

Q. What is a brewmaster?
A. Brewmaster oversees operations at a brewery, develops recipes, and is a seasoned brewer. A brewmaster may also supervise other brewers in the company.

Q. What is a beer flight?
A beer flight includes 3-5 small samples of beers offered in a pub, brewery or restaurant. The samples are usually 5-7 ounces. The bartender usually lines each small glass from lightest to darkest, strongest brews. Drinking each sample in that order will provide you with the best tasting experience.