Turkey Post Card ~ Bill & Jeannie ~ Sandy Havoc ~ Bavarian Cream Pie

Good 39º foggy morning.

We actually did get sun yesterday!

 

I just had to download the software/drivers for my printer, from the HP website, which was acting up. Fortunately it all worked and passed the tests. Yeah! What a pain. This all started yesterday when I wanted to scan a post card I received from the rug company in Turkey where I bought a hand-loomed rug. We toured Turkey on the Greek cruise. The company is called Gallery Ephesus. Here is the card:

How cool is that!

 

Today is special... my BFF's Jeannie and Bill Patterson are celebrating their big 2-0 anniversary! CONGRATULATIONS! I'm happy to see you make each other complete. A toast to you and love! 

Historically this date...

1934 – Bank robber Baby Face Nelson dies in a shoot-out with the FBI.

1978 – In San Francisco, California, city mayor George Moscone and openly gay city supervisor Harvey Milk are assassinated by former supervisor Dan White.

2005 – The first partial human face transplant is completed in Amiens, France.

And births this date include.....

1917 – Buffalo Bob Smith, American television host (d. 1998)

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It's Howdy Doody Time.
It's Howdy Doody Time.
Bob Smith and Howdy Do
Say Howdy Do to you.
Let's give a rousing cheer,
Cause Howdy Doody's here,
It's time to start the show,
So kids let's go!

1940 – Bruce Lee, American actor and martial artist (d. 1973)

1957 – Caroline Kennedy, American journalist and attorney

       her birthday two days after her baby brother's...

  with her children>  

1958 – Mike Scioscia, American baseball player and manager

 

 

 

1964 – Robin Givens, American actress

    she's been married twice (to Mike Tyson once) and each marriage lasted only one year!

 

My former Temple City neighbor, Marie, sent this.... LOL

Sandy wreaks havoc in NY....

My friend Sandy, your name has become infamous! Just don't go back to New Jersey or New York for a few years!

All I know. Nuff said. Happy Tuesday. Ciao.

xo Sue Mom Bobo

November 27th

Bavarian Cream Pie Day

 

Here are 14 Bavarian cream pie recipes:

Click here: Bavarian Cream Pie Recipes | Yummly

I used to make a Bavarian Cream Pie years ago just using Jell-O and Cool Whip...

1 3oz pkg Jell-O ... any flavor

1/4 cup sugar

1½ cups thawed Cool Whip

Make Jell-O per directions adding sugar..1 cup boiling water, 1 cup cold water. Chill until slightly thick, blend in Cool Whip, pour into cracker or Oreo crumb crust and chill. Use strawberry Jell-O and add sliced strawberries when you blend in the Cool Whip. Make it with orange Jell-O and add mandarin orange pieces.

Asparagus 'n Eggs ~ Bruiser ~ Homemade Soup ~ Football

Good 41º cloudy morning. Supposed to stay dry for a few days. Good, then I can get Jason up here to blow the leaves off my road.

 

Breakfast yesterday was GREAT. Put a few twirls of olive oil in a frying pan. Add the cut up asparagus, taking off the tough end. Sprinkle with garlic powder. Cook them on a med-high heat for about 3-4 minutes. Scramble the eggs and add, turning down the heat. Stir and flip the mixture until done. Add Parmesan cheese (or any yellow or white cheese!). Plate and enjoy!

Bruiser came in the house yesterday, while Harley was locked in the bathroom to avoid any confrontation. He was nosey and happy. Purred and purred. He laid down next to my chair and kept purring. Funny boy. So glad he's healthy again.

Of course Mr. Nosey had to see what was on my desk that had me so interested!

Then later Maggie and Bruiser were napping next to each other on the porch!

Historically this date....

1789 – A national Thanksgiving Day is observed in the United States as recommended by President George Washington and approved by Congress.

1863 – President Abraham Lincoln proclaims November 26 as a national Thanksgiving Day, to be celebrated annually on the final Thursday of November (since 1941, on the fourth Thursday).

1998 – Tony Blair becomes the first Prime Minister of the United Kingdom to address the Republic of Ireland's parliament.

And births this date include....

1853 – Bat Masterson, American Old West figure (d. 1921)

1922 – Charles M. Schulz, American cartoonist (d. 2000)

1933 – Robert Goulet, American singer and actor (d. 2007)

1938 – Rich Little, Canadian comedian and actor

 

 

 

Dinner yesterday (and breakfast this morning...) was soup made in the crockpot. I had some chicken base left in the pot from cooking chicken for Maggie so added to that some chicken stock, onion soup mix, a can of chicken (I needed to use), peas, tomatoes (both diced big ones and grape tomatoes), carrots, mushrooms, garlic, and basil. AND one of my favorite pastas, Anellini! (little circles) All this an attempt to clean out the fridge and cupboard! (Now I know Patty you are turning up your nose at the basil and Jeannie doesn't like peas..... so don't put them in! Put in what you like!)

Absolutely DE-LISH!!!

Re Football Sunday.... too bad the NYGiants beat Green Bay! (38-10) I know Jeannie is happy re the 49ers win over the Saints. (31-21) Santistevens are happy the Bears womped the Vikings. (28-10) I am happy the Bengals took out the Raiders! (34-10) Brian is happy his Colts squeaked past Bill's Bills! (20-13) <g> Miami sneezed and took out the Seahawks. (24-21) And I'm sure Cliff is sad the Ravens barely over his Chargers. (16-13) Tonight is going to be a yawner... Panthers and Eagles.

All I know. Nuff said. Happy Monday. Ciao.

xo Sue Mom Bobo

November 26th

National Cake Day

Here is one of my favorite cakes... German Chocolate Cake:

only a different way to make it....

Mix the can of frosting into the cake mix along with the other ingredients. Eat plain or dust with powdered sugar or melt caramels and drizzle over the top.

Bruiser ~ Hal ~ Yukon ~ Parfaits

Good 46º cloudy morning. We got a bunch more rain yesterday.

 

Ok, back on the radar and feeling back to 'normal'. Thanks for all the concern from so many of you! It's so appreciated to hear people care. Love all you guys!!!

 

So, yesterday was a big nothing. I did, however, clean out the cage and get Bruiser's 'stuff' organized back on the porch. His bed on the glider and his food out. He didn't do well with the cat box, made a big mess, so now he's back to the great outdoors for his pottying.

Maggie got off her bed and Bruiser took over!

Sort of like me, when I'm in my chair and Harley is on my lap and I have to get up......he takes over my chair!

Today was the birthday, 1929, of my dear friend Patty's brother and my special friend, Hal. RIP Hal you are missed.

Today, four years ago I lost my sweet Yukon. RIP buddy. I miss you a lot. The most gentle sweetest dog ever!!! Always wagging his tail and when I'd sit he'd put his head on my lap. Sigh..............

Ok, enough mushy stuff...

Christmas is 1 MONTH away! Best get to gettin'. Working on projects already. Kristen ... Jen .... pictures please!!!

Historically this date... it is not a good 'weather' day!

1759 – An earthquake hits the Mediterranean destroying Beirut and Damascus and killing 30,000-40,000.

.............Good Lord!

1783 – American Revolutionary War: The last British troops leave New York City three months after the signing of the Treaty of Paris.

1926 – The deadliest November tornado outbreak in U.S. history strikes on Thanksgiving day. 27 twisters of great strength are reported in the Midwest, including the strongest November tornado, an estimated F4, that devastates Heber Springs, Arkansas. There are 51 deaths in Arkansas alone, 76 deaths and over 400 injuries in all.

1963 – President John F. Kennedy is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

1996 – An ice storm strikes the central U.S. killing 26 people. A powerful windstorm affects Florida and winds gust over 90 mph, toppling trees and flipping trailers.

2000 – The 2000 Baku Earthquake takes place, Richter magnitude of 7.0, leaving 26 people dead in Baku, Azerbaijan and becoming the strongest earthquake in the region in 158 years.

2008 – Cyclone Nisha strikes northern Sri Lanka, killing 15 people and displacing 90,000 others while dealing the region the highest rainfall in 9 decades.

2009 – Devastating floods, known as the 2009 Saudi Arabian Floods, following freak rains swamp the city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia during an ongoing Hajj pilgrimage. 3,000 cars are swept away and 122 people perish in the torrents, with 350 others missing.

And births this date include...

1846 – Carrie Nation, American temperance advocate (d. 1911)

.... cranky old broad! Glad she didn't succeed in her mission..... interesting read, click on her name for the link.

1914 – Joe DiMaggio, American baseball player (d. 1999)

1920 – Ricardo Montalbán, Mexican actor (d. 2009)

He was a nice man! Met him at the filming of Fantasy Island at the Arboretum in Arcadia.

1926 – Jeffrey Hunter, American actor (d. 1969)

sad death. handsome man. local California boy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1947 – John Larroquette, American actor

1960 – John F. Kennedy, Jr., American publisher; son of John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy (d. 1999)

.... sad his daddy was buried on his birthday.

 

 

1981 – Barbara Bush, daughter of George W. Bush and Laura Bush

1981 – Jenna Bush, daughter of George W. Bush and Laura Bush

All I know. Off to stirfry some asparagus and scrambled eggs. Happy Sunday. Ciao.

xo Sue Mom Bobo

November 25th

National Parfait Day

Click here: Recipes for Dessert Parfaits at CooksRecipes.com

Good morning. Sorry no blog today, so far. I was off the radar and under the weather all day yesterday so playing catch up today. Feeling 100% now. Ciao. xo