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Good 51º dark cloudy foggy morning. 

 

Yesterday we stayed dark and cloudy most of the day and finally about 3pm we got some sunshine. We topped at 62º.

 

 

Interesting

 

Montana has the largest migratory elk herd in the nation.

 

At the Rocky Mountain Front Eagle Migration Area west of Great Falls more golden eagles have been seen in a single day than anywhere else in the country.

 

North of Missoula is the largest population of nesting common loons in the western United States.

 

In 1888 Helena had more millionaires per capita than any other city in the world.

 

Montana is the only state with a triple divide allowing water to flow into the Pacific, Atlantic, and Hudson Bay. This phenomenon occurs at Triple Divide Peak in Glacier National Park.

 

Yellowstone National Park in southern Montana and northern Wyoming was the first national park in the nation.

 

The town of Ekalaka was named for the daughter of the famous Sioux chief, Sitting Bull.

 

Virginia City was founded in 1863 and is considered to be the most complete original town of its kind in the United States.

 

Montana is nicknamed the Treasure State.

 

The bitterroot is the official state flower.

 

The most visited place in Montana is Glacier National Park, known as the crown jewel of the continent. It lies along Montana’s northern border and adjoins Waterton Lakes National Park in Canada, forming the world’s first International Peace Park.

 

The western meadowlark is the official state bird.

 

The state’s official animal is the grizzly bear.

 

Montana’s name comes from the Spanish word mountain.

 

Hill County has the largest county park in the United States. Beaver Creek Park measures 10 miles long and 1 mile wide.

 

This pot pie recipe was on Mr. Food. It was a contest winner....

 

 

 

 

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup frozen chopped onion
• 1 (12-ounce) package frozen peas and carrots
• 3 cups frozen oven-roasted diced chicken
• 2/3 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (8-ounce) can refrigerated crescent roll dough

 

• Preheat oven to 375º.
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• In a large, deep skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until softened.
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• In a microwaveable bowl, heat peas and carrots 4 to 5 minutes or until thawed.
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• Add chicken, peas and carrots, soup, heavy cream, 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt, and the pepper to skillet; mix well.
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• Heat chicken mixture 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour mixture into a 9-inch, deep-dish pie plate.
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• Unroll crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles. Arrange evenly over top with points touching in center. Fold and pinch excess dough around top edge of pie plate. Sprinkle top of crust with remaining 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt.
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• Bake 10 minutes, remove from oven, cover with foil, and bake an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until heated in center and crust is golden.

 

 

 

 

 

Special birthdays today.... Merrill Feiker (former USMC and LASD ret) is celebrating. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MERRILL! xo

 

 

 

 

Also celebrating today is high school pal Annalee (Carlin) Fortini. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNE! xo

 

Historically this date.....

1770 – James Bruce discovers what he believes to be the source of the Nile

1973 – In the United Kingdom, Princess Anne marries Captain Mark Phillips, in Westminster Abbey.

2007 – The last direct-current electrical distribution system in the United States is shut down in New York City by Con Edison.

 

And births this date include...

1840 – Claude Monet, French painter (d. 1926)

My sister Marion's favorite painter and one of mine too!

1896 – Mamie Eisenhower, First Lady of the United States (d. 1979)

 

1904 – Dick Powell, American actor (d. 1963)

 

1912 – Barbara Hutton, American socialite (d. 1979)

Inherited Woolworth millions.

7 husbands! And one was Cary Grant! Lots of money and not a happy person.

 

1919 – Veronica Lake, American actress (d. 1973)

 

1921 – Brian Keith, American actor (d. 1997)

1927 – McLean Stevenson, American actor (d. 1996)

 

1933 – Fred Haise, American astronaut

 

1948 – Charles, Prince of Wales

 

1962 – Laura San Giacomo, American actress

1972 – Josh Duhamel, American actor

 

 

 

 

 

All I know. Nuff said. Have a good Sunday. Ciao.

xo Sue Mom Bobo

 

As the holidays approach, National Seat Belt Day on November 14th encourages everyone to buckle up to save lives. No matter where you sit in a vehicle, wearing a seat belt is proven to save lives.

Just over 90 percent of Americans buckle up, saving an estimated 15,000 lives each year. However, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 47 percent of passenger fatalities in 2017 were not restrained. Seat belts are proven to reduce the risk of serious injury and save lives.

It’s been 60 years since the invention of the three-point seat belt, and this restraint has saved hundreds of thousands of lives. Since then, the industry has added advanced safety devices to automobiles. However, alone, many of these advancements may not save a life unless a seat belt restrains the driver and passengers. Airbags, for example, work most effectively when paired with proper seat belt use. On its own, the force with which an airbag deploys can be fatal without the restraining hold of a seat belt.

During this holiday travel season and every season, be sure everyone buckles up. Everyone safely arriving will be worth celebrating!

HOW TO OBSERVE 

Everyone buckle up every time. Drivers, ensure each passenger buckles up, too. No matter if it’s a quick trip to the store or a road trip to see family, before you hit the road, buckle your seat belt. Even when ridesharing, buckling up is just as important. Encourage others to wear their seat belts, too. Let them know how important it is to see them alive and safe. For parents, let your children see you buckling up every time. And when they remind you (because we know they do), listen.

Accidents aren’t ever planned and occur in an instant. There’s never enough time to put on a seat belt as an accident happens, but there is always time before you leave the driveway.

 

NATIONAL SEAT BELT DAY HISTORY

In 2019, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), Volvo, and Uber teamed up to remind everyone of the importance of buckling up by launching National Seat Belt Day. The first year marked the 60th anniversary of the modern seat belt’s invention, which was created by Volvo.

In 2020, the Registrar at National Day Calendar proclaimed National Seat Belt Day to be observed on November 14th, annually.