~ Ice ~ Doe and Fawn ~ Lazy Boy ~

Good 27º morning. Hmmm.... 7º warmer than yesterday. Is it globalwarming Mr. Gore???

I was out taking pictures yesterday morning, trying to capture the icy feel...

I don't know if you can see the rainbow of colors in the tall

grass as the sun hit the ice.

Mr. Towhee was keeping his red eyes on me!

The ice was clinging to the branches....

And then I had visitors..... sooooo precious!

Yesterday Pat, yet another Pat in my circle of friends, came here and we went to the JCRW lunch together. Our speaker was Holly Swanson, activist and author of Set Up and Sold Out. She spoke of the Green Agenda, Green Party, their communist link, etc. She talked about how the Green Agenda is infiltrating into our schools, without any understanding or knowledge by our teachers and how this is going to brain wash our children and steps we need to take to stop it. Interesting. She's a dynamo! Ruth, our President, was on a roll yesterday. She was funny and silly. She made us laugh. Good meeting!

Came home and my new waffle iron had been delivered by UPS. Yeah. Today it's savory waffle day!  Maggie and I went to Dave and PJ's, did a house check, fish check, and got the model number off the bottom of her phone so the folks at Vtech can give me instructions for PJ on how to remotely delete messages. Chatted with PJ and was told Debbie had a horrible toothache and had one taken out yesterday. She was feeling some better. Hard to be not feeling well when you are so far away from home.  Dinner was reruns of that great Costco shrimp salad and I added diced cooked sweet potato. We watched TV and snoozed.

Historically this date....

1916 – Emma Goldman is arrested for lecturing on birth control.

1941 – The first gold record is presented to Glenn Miller for "Chattanooga Choo Choo".

1943 – World War II: General Dwight Eisenhower is selected to command the allied armies in Europe.

1953 – President Dwight Eisenhower refuses clemency appeal for Ethel and Julius Rosenberg.

1990 – James Buster Douglas, a 42 to 1 underdog, deals Mike Tyson his first professional loss with the largest upset in boxing history and becomes the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.

And births this date include...

1847 – Thomas Alva Edison, American inventor (d. 1931)

1909 – Max Baer, American boxer and actor (d. 1959)

1919 – Eva Gabor, Hungarian-born actress (d. 1995)

  

  "Green Acres" with Eddie Albert...a funny show!

1926 – Leslie Nielsen, Canadian actor (d. 2010)

   

1934 – Tina Louise, American actress

  

1936 – Burt Reynolds, American actor

("Mister Plastic" !! You ask "Why???")



1953 – Jeb Bush, American politician and 43rd Governor of Florida

1962 – Sheryl Crow, American musician

1964 – Sarah Palin, American politician and 11th Governor of Alaska

1969 – Jennifer Aniston, American actress

Had a nice chat with Aaron. He and Marie (pronounced Mary) are getting married Monday, Valentine's Day, in Saint Marie's (pronounced Saint Mary's). They will be down this way in June and we'll have a "Wedding Happening" then complete with wedding cake!

All I know. Will make a run to Grants Pass and stop in Brian's office today to drop of his Costco requests, Mike's salmon, pick up some cookies I understand she left for me, and stop in at Staples for printer ink. (That ought to bankrupt me!) Later I'll make those waffles with buckwheat flour, ham, and cheese. Maybe even the brownie ones. Naaaaa... one at a time!!!

Nuff said. Happy Friday.

xo Mom/Soupy/Sue
February 11th

Lazy Boy Chair Day

(first came out in 1948!)

Here's mine with my snuggy down comforter.

My cozy corner!!!

~ Shopping ~ Kyrgyzstan ~ Ummmmmm-BELLLLA Day ~

Good 20º morning. Again... burrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

So early yesterday I went to the Republican HQ and Laraine and I stuffed about 120 envelopes, sealed, and put stamps on them. We also had a nice chat. Then I left for Costco but detoured to Harry and David.

They have been all over the news being in bankruptcy. Talked to one of their associates and they are going to be fine. Yeah! I picked up 3 pounds of discontinued coffees..... Moosemunch Peanut Butter Chocolate, Moosemunch regular, and

Decaf Hazlenut Praline Cinnamon .. all whole beans. Also got some Flaxseed and Multigrain chips, and some Garlic Smoked Mozzarella dip. Oh my. Good. (got a taste) And then I saw it..... Bob's Big Boy Blue Cheese Dressing!!!! OMG. I couldn't believe it. Of course, I bought one. Ahhhh the memories of a "Big Boy Combo, add avocado, and a side of blue cheese". Pure unadulterated heaven.

Then to Food 4 Less...

Picked up some stone ground buckwheat waffle mix and some stone ground red wheat waffle mix, some fat free all natural FUDGE BROWNIE MIX..Cappuccino flavor, and some fresh basil to infuse into vodka (another project), and some Valentine goodies for Tucker and Sami.  I also bought a whole box (8)of my favorite candies.... Ice Breakers cinnamon flavor.

Then to Costco....

Picked up a shrimp salad ($12.00 but it will last at least 2-3 meals)with a mayo dressing and basil, lettuce, and celery. Good! I got lobster ravioli, blueberries, baby spinach, and grape tomatoes. Got Brian some artichokes, doggie dental chews, and pig ears. Returned the chicken jerky that was giving Maggie bright yellow poops (made in China .. now so untrustworthy.)  I got PJ's sister, Mike, canned salmon that she likes and will drop it off at Brian's office that is near her house so she can pick it up when she passes by.

Historically this date....

1863 – The fire extinguisher is patented.

1870 – The YWCA is founded in New York City.

1942 – Japanese submarine bombards Midway Atoll.

1954 – President Dwight Eisenhower warns against United States intervention in Vietnam.

1981 – A fire at the Las Vegas Hilton hotel-casino kills eight and injures 198.

And births this date include....

1893 – Jimmy Durante, American actor/comedian (d. 1980)

   

1906 – Lon Chaney Jr., American actor (d. 1973)

1930 – Robert Wagner, American actor

  

1950 – Mark Spitz, American swimmer

He was most sexy!
Liked the black hair
and that moustache!

1955 – Greg Norman, Australian golfer

1961 – George Stephanopoulos, American political commentator

A  whiner weiner.

1967 – Laura Dern, American actress

  daughter of the one of the weirdest actors in Hollyweird!

   

I found Claire! She's been embroiled in the local school district problems and school board fiasco. She also had the 'crud', as she called it, along with her girls. Glad you are better now!!!!

 

Today is our Repub Women's luncheon. Have a great day! Happy Thursday. My waffle iron will be delivered by UPS today! Yeah! Oh, and yesterday I got a postcard from Kyrgyzstan! My friend, George, sent it when he was there a couple of weeks ago.

All I know. Nuff said. Ciao.

xo Mom/Soupy/Sue

February 10th

Umbrella Day

(When my Alex was little she'd say..

"Ummmm-BELLLLLLA" like she was very passionate Italian!)

(Hey, Bri, you like that???? xo)

to help with my Brian's State Farm site recognition....
please go to
www.brianpendleton.net
Thank you!

~ 19* ~ Pyramids ~ Pomegranate Salad ~ Bagels/Lox ~

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Good 19º morning. Come on... where is that global warming???

This is ridiculous. I WILL order a heated toilet seat. Maybe that will be the catalyst to stop this frigid weather!

 

My hummingbird feeders were frozen and had to be thawed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I am having coffee in my new Mickey coffee cup this morning. A gift from Brian and Jen... I LIKE it! It's BIG and holds a LOT of coffee!!    :o)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Nothing to see out there this morning. Just frozen everything and fog!

 

 

 

 

 

Yesterday I took the following... the first one at 1:30pm, the second at 5pm .. and the third at 5:30pm.....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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You might find this funny ... this was posted on FaceBook

by an Israeli:

 

"Dear Egyptian rioters, please don't damage the pyramids.

We will not build them again.

Thank you."

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The following from my friend Judy:

Oh I hate to part with this!  I've had lots of fun dinner parties over the years using my parents' former dining table and chairs.  Now must sell this late 1930'/early 40's Duncan Phyff style dining table w/5 matching chairs and one matching captains chair (6 in total).  Includes 4 leaves and custom made pads that are adjustable to fit any number of leaves added to basic table.  Fully extended it will seat up to 12.  Excellent condition.  Seat covers are traditional British tapestry.

  

Price:  $1100.00  OBO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contact: 

eyeopener@roadrunner.com  

Buyer pick up location:  Seal Beach, CA   

No shipping delivery

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Lunch yesterday was really good. I took the leftover chicken noodle soup, added more carrots and more broth, the leftover rice from the Chinese restaurant and the orange chicken, and some sliced up stuffed green olives, rosemary sea salt and some lemon sea salt. Yummmmy!

 

The sun came and went all day. Rained in between. Not enough to measure.

 

Historically this date...

1964 – The Beatles make their first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, performing before a "record-busting" audience of 73 million viewers.

1965 – Vietnam War: The first United States combat troops are sent to South Vietnam.

2001 – The American submarine USS Greeneville accidentally strikes and sinks the Ehime-Maru, a Japanese training vessel operated by the Uwajima Fishery High School.

    This sub was accident prone!

 

And births this date include....

1773 – William Henry Harrison, 9th President of the United States (d. 1841)

 

 

 

 (Nice hair.)

 

 

 

1901 – Brian Donlevy, Irish actor (d. 1972)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1909 – Carmen Miranda, Brazilian actress (d. 1955)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1922 – Kathryn Grayson, American actress (d. 2010)

 

 

1942 – Carole King, American singer

   

 

 

1943 – Joe Pesci, American actor

 

 

1945 – Mia Farrow, American actress

 

 

 

1949 – Judith Light, American actress

 

 

1960 – Peggy Whitson, NASA astronaut

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1963 – Travis Tritt, American singer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And "Texas Dan" formerly of LASD at the Range... Happy Birthday Danny Boy!!! Is Judi taking you out on the town or cookin'up something good at home??? xo

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From the recipe exchange Trish started I received the following awesomely good sounding salad recipe from Tina (?)...

 

CARROT POMEGRANATE SALAD
Shred carrots-place in a bowl
add pomegranate seeds to carrots
add a can of mandarin oranges with juice
toss thoroughly and refrigerate for several hours
sprinkle with sesame seeds prior to serving!!
VERY YUMMY-HEALTHY AND REFRESHING----ENJOY

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So, then I Googled "carrot pomegranate salad" and found this:

This one sounds Greek. I will make it. Hmmm... probably make both

to see which one I like best. Now to find some pomegranates!

 

Carrot and yogurt salad with pomegranate

2 garlic cloves
350g thick natural yogurt
Squeeze lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
3 decent-sized carrots, approx 500g
1 pomegranate
25g bunch mint

Peel and chop the garlic. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and crush to a paste. Stir the garlic into the yogurt in a mixing bowl. Beat in the lemon juice and olive oil. Grate the carrots on the large hole of the grater. To loosen the pomegranate seeds, roll the fruit on a hard surface a couple of times, pressing down with the heel of your hand. Cut the fruit in half and either bang one half of the fruit against the side of the bowl or use a teaspoon to remove the seeds, discarding white pith and skin. Shred the mint leaves. Stir carrot, mint and pomegranate into the yogurt. Mix thoroughly, then transfer to a platter. Serves 4

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All I know. Nuff said. Going to work at the Republican HQ today for a bit and then make a run up the hill to Costco. Ciao.

xo Mom/Soupy/Sue

February 9th

National Bagels and Lox Day

 

 

 

 

 

One thing about a cruise... the bagles and lox bar. Mmmm mmm mmm