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Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Weather ~ Picture of the Day ~ Emperor Penguins ~ Icebox Salad ~ National Farmer's Day

  


Good 25º ice on everything clear frozen morning. 
 
Yesterday we had clouds ..... and then by sunset then left.... and we topped at 63º.






Picture of the Day
 

 
Interesting about Emperor Penguins......
 

The emperor penguin is the tallest and heaviest of all living penguin species and is endemic to Antarctica. The male and female are similar in plumage and size, reaching 39 inches in length and weighing from 49 to 99 lbs. Feathers of the head and back are black and sharply delineated from the white belly, pale-yellow breast and bright-yellow ear patches.

 

Like all penguins it is flightless, with a streamlined body, and wings stiffened and flattened into flippers for a marine habitat. Its diet consists primarily of fish, but also includes crustaceans, such as krill, and cephalopods, such as squid. While hunting, the species can remain submerged around 20 minutes, diving to a depth of 1,755 ft. It has several adaptations to facilitate this, including an unusually structured haemoglobin to allow it to function at low oxygen levels, solid bones to reduce barotrauma, and the ability to reduce its metabolism and shut down non-essential organ functions.

 


The only penguin species that breeds during the Antarctic winter, emperor penguins trek 31–75 miles over the ice to breeding colonies which can contain up to several thousand individuals. The female lays a single egg, which is incubated for just over two months by the male while the female returns to the sea to feed; parents subsequently take turns foraging at sea and caring for their chick in the colony. The lifespan is typically 20 years in the wild, although observations suggest that some individuals may live to 50 years of age.

 


If you would like to read a lot more about these penguins, go here:

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

 

 

 
 
From Mr. Food


 

Whip up our easy Icebox Salad the next time you've got company coming over and get ready to take in all the "oohs" and "aahs." This make-ahead, layered salad is both pretty and delicious. It's the all-American, hearty salad that everyone grew up eating, but in a party-size form!

 

  • 2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
  • 2 red bell peppers, finely chopped
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 (9-ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed and drained
  • 3 celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 (3-ounce) container real bacon bits

 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and garlic powder; mix well.
  2. In a large glass bowl, layer half the lettuce, bell pepper, onion, peas, celery, mayonnaise mixture, and cheese. Repeat layers once more then top with bacon bits.
  3. Cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving. Toss just before serving.

 

***Using a trifle dish or large glass bowl with straight sides allows us to see all the colorful layers of this salad.
 
 
Historically this date.....
1492 – Christopher Columbus's expedition makes landfall in the Caribbean, specifically in The Bahamas. The explorer believes he has reached South Asia


1792 – First celebration of Columbus Day in the USA held in New York


1823 – Charles Macintosh, of Scotland, sells the first raincoat.


1892 – The Pledge of Allegiance is first recited by students in many US public schools, as part of a celebration marking the 400th anniversary of Columbus's voyage.


1901 – President Theodore Roosevelt officially renames the "Executive Mansion" to the White House.


1933 – The United States Army Disciplinary Barracks on Alcatraz Island, is acquired by the United States Department of Justice


1962 – Infamous Columbus Day Storm strikes the U.S. Pacific Northwest with record wind velocities; 46 dead and at least U.S. $230 million in damages
...............interesting read!


2000 – The USS Cole is badly damaged in Aden, Yemen, by two suicide bombers, killing 17 crew members and wounding at least 39
 

And births this date include....
1935 – Luciano Pavarotti, Italian tenor (d. 2007)
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1950 – Susan Anton, American actress
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1968 – Hugh Jackman, Australian actor and singer
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1970 – Kirk Cameron, American actor
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All I know. Nuff said. Have a good Tuesday. Ciao.
xo Sue Mom Bobo

National Farmer’s Day on October 12th offers much-deserved praise to the hard-working farmers across the nation. In the midst of harvest-season, the day pays tribute to the men, women, and families who put food in the grocery stores and on our tables every day.

National Farmer’s Day was previously known as Old Farmer’s Day.

From very early in American culture, farmers set an example with their endless hard work. Not only do they provide a nation with the food we eat, but they also contribute to our economy in numerous ways. Before seeds even find their way into the ground, farmers supply a stream of jobs. From manufacturing, marketing, and tourism, farmers keep small and large communities going strong. Additional products and areas that rely on agriculture include:

  • leather
  • apparel
  • restaurants
  • beverages
  • textiles
  • trucking
  • railroad
  • forestry
  • pharmaceuticals
  • transportation

Some cities and towns across the United States celebrate their own versions of Farmer’s Day. Dates are scattered throughout the year with celebrations and festivals. Many of them are held in September and October.

October does seem fitting for celebrating this National Day as it is near the end of the harvest. Many farmers will be able to take a rest from their hard labor to join in the celebration of this holiday.

 

 

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