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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Weather ~ Picture of the Day ~ Fire Engines ~ Cheeseburger Pie ~ Julie Moran ~ National Smile Power Day

  


Good 42º clear sky sunny morning. 
 
Yesterday we started clear and sunny and then the dark clouds moved in. Finally they left and we had blue sky and fluffy white clouds.........then all the clouds left.


We topped at 79º.

Later there was a young buck up in my field peeing or pooping! LOL



 
 
Picture of the Day...crazy business name! 😱
 

 
 
Interesting about fire engines...
 

 

A fire engine (also known in some places as a fire truck, fire lorry or nee-naw) is a road vehicle (usually a truck) that functions as a firefighting apparatus. The primary purposes of a fire engine include transporting firefighters and water to an incident as well as carrying equipment for firefighting operations. Some fire engines have specialized functions, such as wildfire suppression and aircraft rescue and firefighting, and may also carry equipment for technical rescue.

 

Many fire engines are based on commercial vehicle chassis that are further upgraded and customized for firefighting requirements. They are normally fitted with sirens and emergency vehicle lighting, as well as communication equipment such as two-way radios and mobile computer technology.

 

The terms fire engine and fire truck are often used interchangeably to a broad range of vehicles involved in firefighting; however, in some fire departments they refer to separate and specific types of vehicle.

 

The earliest engines were small and were either carried by four men, or mounted on skids and dragged to a fire. As the engines grew larger they became horse-drawn and later self-propelled by steam engines. John Ericsson is credited with building the first American steam-powered fire engine. John Braithwaite built the first steam fire-engine in Britain.

 


 


Until the mid-19th century, most fire engines were maneuvered by men, but the introduction of horse-drawn fire engines considerably improved the response time to incidents. The first self-propelled steam pumper fire engine was built in New York in 1841. Unfortunately for the manufacturers, some firefighters sabotaged the device and its use of the first engine was discontinued. However, the need and the utility of power equipment ensured the success of the steam pumper well into the twentieth century. Many cities and towns around the world bought the steam fire engines.

 

If you want to read a lot more about fire engines, go here:

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

 

 
 
From Mr. Food
 

Save time and work by serving up all the tastes of a family favorite rolled into one easy pie. Our Impossible Cheeseburger Pie tastes yummy as can be, and bakes up all at once. How fun is that?!!

 

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon sweet relish
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 3/4 cup biscuit baking mix
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 eggs

 

  1. Preheat oven to 400º. Coat a (9-inch) glass pie plate with cooking spray.
  2. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain. Stir in ketchup, relish, and salt. Spread evenly into prepared pie plate, then sprinkle with cheese.
  3. In a small bowl, stir remaining ingredients with wire whisk until blended. Pour over top.
  4. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
 
 
Special birthday today........ Julie Moran, manager at Ace Hardware in Rogue River. HAPPY BIRTHDAY JULIE!!!!
 
 
 
 
Historically this date....
1775 – American Revolutionary WarGeorge Washington is appointed commander-in-chief of the Continental Army.


1836 – Arkansas is admitted as the 25th U.S. state.


1846 – The Oregon Treaty establishes the 49th parallel as the border between the United States and Canada, from the Rocky Mountains to the Strait of Juan de Fuca.


1864 – Arlington National Cemetery is established when 200 acres  around Arlington Mansion (formerly owned by
 
Confederate General Robert E. Lee) are officially set aside as a
 


1896 – The deadliest tsunami in Japan's history kills more than 22,000 people.


1916 – U.S. President Woodrow Wilson signs a bill incorporating the Boy Scouts of America, making them the only American youth organization with a federal charter.


1978 – King Hussein of Jordan marries American Lisa Halaby, who takes the name Queen Noor.


2012 – Nik Wallenda becomes the first person to successfully tightrope walk over Niagara Falls.





And births this date include....
1908 – Sam Giancana, American mobster (d. 1975)
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1917 – Lash LaRue, American actor (d. 1996)
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1937 – Waylon Jennings, American singer-songwriter and musician (The Highwaymen) (d. 2002)
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1954 – James Belushi, American actor
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1958 – Wade Boggs, American baseball player
   .... quite the controversial guy!
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1963 – Helen Hunt, American actress
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1964 – Courteney Cox, American actress, director, and producer
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1970 – Leah Remini, American actress
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1973 – Neil Patrick Harris, American actor, singer, and director


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All I know. Nuff said. Have a good Wednesday. Ciao.
xo Sue Mom Bobo

 
On June 15th each year, National Smile Power Day shares one powerful expression. 
From the good morning greeting and the first “How may I help you?” present yourself with a smile. No matter where you are employed, job seeking, retired, or looking for new horizons starting the day with a smile is certainly more empowering than a pout or grump. Starting with a smile first is easier than trying to get there later in the day.
When you smile at someone, you are telling them that they are valued and worth the smile that you just gave them. Smiles are morale boosters and confidence builders.
Research has proven that smiling really does increase attractiveness and likability between humans. Smiling creates greater trust and increased interpersonal cooperation. Smiling at someone can help them to relax and relieve their stress while at the same time, it will make you feel right. Even if you do not feel like it, smiling will lift your mood and can make you a  happier person.

HOW TO OBSERVE

Challenge yourself to smile more often today. Use a smile to disarm a tense situation, or simply smile during your daily tasks. Are you having trouble smiling? Try these tips to help you smile more:
  • Think of a few happy moments that automatically generate a smile for you. You know, those moments where you belly laughed until your stomach hurts or a time when you were so pleased with yourself your face hurt from smiling. Keep those memories handy and use them to help you smile more often.
  • Save a couple of short jokes that are just so silly you can’t help but smile. Tell them to others, too. The best ones are simple children’s jokes or riddles that play on words. 
  • Learn Spoonerisms. This fun way of swapping letters in two words in a phrase to make new words make people stop and think. And then they smile and so will you! An example of a Spoonerism is instead of ordering peas and carrots at a restaurant you say, “I’ll have the keys and parrots.”
  • Make a list of the things you’re grateful for. Which ones make you smile? Keep the list handy and refer to it often. Add to it and feel your smiles add up.