Weather/Smoke ~ Picture of the Day ~ Speed Limits ~ Peach Cobbler ~ National Eat Outside Day

  

Good 54º smokey morning. 

 

Yesterday the smoke from the Rum Creek Fire was awful.... here in Rogue River and in Grants Pass...................

 

And at the end of the day............

We topped at 104º.

 

Picture of the Day...crazy sign

 

 

Interesting

 

 

As of January 2018, the highest posted speed limit in the world is 99 mph on a highway in the United Arab Emirates. This 4 lane high speed portion of the Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Highway was built at a cost of $1.4 billion.

Texas has the highest speed limit in the western hemisphere, at 85 mph.

In the eastern United States, most states top out with a maximum speed limit of 70 mph. Western states allow up to 75 mph.

Germany's autobahn (the official German term is Bundesautobahn which translates as "federal motorway") is not one road but rather the highway system of 8,075 miles as of 2016. While there are no federally mandated speed limits for some classes of vehicles, cars and motorcycles, without trailers, there is an advisory speed limit of 81 mph.

There are posted limits in areas that are urbanized, substandard, accident-prone, or under construction.

Australia's Stuart Highway, often referred to as "The Track", is the main north-south highway. It is a 1,761 mile highway through mostly unpopulated areas. Prior to 2007, there was no speed limit on this road, but as of November 2016, a speed limit has been instated, with the maximum speed now being 81 mph.

The standard speed limit is 70 mph for U.S. rural interstates, a 45 mph minimum speed limit, 65 mph  for other 4 lane divided highways, and 55 mph for all other highways.

 

 

From Mr. Food

 

You only need five ingredients to put together this Peach Cobbler that'll knock their socks off! We've added a little brown sugar and cinnamon to sweet sliced peaches, to make this easy scrape-the-sides-clean cobbler.

 

• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided
• 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons light brown sugar, divided
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 cans (16 ounces each) sliced peaches, drained
• Cooking spray

 

1. Preheat oven to 350º. Coat an 8-inch square glass baking dish with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, combine 1/4 cup flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and cinnamon; mix well. Stir in peaches until evenly coated. Place in a prepared baking dish.
3. In a small bowl, combine remaining flour and brown sugar; sprinkle over peach mixture.
4. Coat the top with cooking spray and bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until top is lightly browned. Spoon into individual serving dishes.

 

 

 

Historically this date.....

1997 – Diana, Princess of Wales, her companion Dodi Al-Fayed and driver Henri Paul die in a car crash in Paris.

2006 – Stolen on August 22, 2004, Edvard Munch's famous painting The Scream is recovered in a raid by Norwegian police.

 

And births this date include....

1903 – Arthur Godfrey, American radio and television host (d. 1983)

 

1924 – Buddy Hackett, American actor and comedian (d. 2003)

1928 – James Coburn, American actor (d. 2002)

1945 – Itzhak Perlman, Israeli violinist

............ amazing talent!

1949 – Richard Gere, American actor

    .... too weird for my taste! But of course... his middle name is Tiffany!!! Read about his personal life and activism ... interesting!

 

 

 

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

Friends, fresh air, and good food are the focus of National Eat Outside Day every year on August 31. Whether at home, a park, a favorite restaurant or food truck, or the beach, food just tastes better when we eat it under the open sky.

Many foods lend themselves to eating outdoors but sometimes it’s as simple as taking your prepared plate out to the balcony, porch, or patio. Also known as al fresco dining, many restaurants offer patio seating so their patrons can enjoy their meals while taking in the city, beach, countryside or just people watch. Even more temperate climates offer seasonal outdoor dining.

Eat Outside Day encourages you to taste the sunshine (or the moonlight) while eating your meal. It’s like a mini stay-cation where you get to recharge while enjoying a delicious feast outdoors.

HOW TO OBSERVE National Eat Outside Day

National Eat Outside Day offers limitless possibilities to celebrate! Try these ideas:

• Host an outdoor brunch or just take your bacon and eggs outside to enjoy.
• Take your sack lunch outside to eat during your break.
• Pack a picnic basket and head to the park.
• Visit your favorite restaurant and sit on the patio this time.
• Invite friends over for a BBQ.
• Take a dinner river cruise.
• Pack some sandwiches and trail mix and go for a hike.
• Stay up late, pop some popcorn, make cheese and crackers or grab the leftovers. Spread a blanket under the stars and look for constellations while snacking.
• Organize an outdoor potluck.
• Host your book club outdoors with all your favorite foods and beverages.
• Go camping. You’re nearly guaranteed to eat outdoors when you’re in the Great Outdoors.
• Take a cue from your garden. Wash off those ripening vegetables and fruits with a spritz from the hose and savor your bounty.

Eat Outside FAQ

Q. What does “al fresco” mean?
A. It means “in the air” and typically is used to reference outdoor dining.

Q. Is outdoor dining a new fad?
A. Not really. Humans have been eating outdoors for centuries. Sometimes out of necessity (caves, huts, teepees, covered wagons don’t always have a lot of space for indoor eating).

Q. What are some of the best foods to eat outdoors?
A. Just about anything can be eaten outdoors depending on the setting. However, some foods are better than others when it comes to portability and convenience. Sandwiches, finger foods, fresh fruits and vegetables all fit the picnic profile. When we’re cooking at home, nearly anything can be on the menu – including soup.

You can do this as long as you are not in the middle of a hurricane of an area with wildfires and super smokey air!