Musashi Gang ~ My Photo On The News

Good 46º cloudy morning. Warmer last night. No ice.

Yesterday I met up with a bunch of friends at Musashi for lunch to celebrate Jennifer's birthday.  http://musashisushi.com/

Micol said she got her a gift that could only be opened at Musashi, even though her birthday isn't until Sunday. 

OMGOSH, these are the cutest pajamas!!!!!

The gang: L-R Bob, me, Nancy, Jennifer, Micol (Bob's wife), and Mike.....

I had some prum rine (plum wine! Japanese accent!!!! LOL) and shrimp and vegetable tempura with a salad. YUMMM!!

After lunch it was some quick shopping at Safeway to get the ingredients for taquitos for Brian's Super Bowl Party.

Historically this date...

1959 – At Cape Canaveral, Florida, the first successful test firing of a Titan intercontinental ballistic missileis accomplished.

1976 – In testimony before a United States Senate subcommittee, Lockheed Corporation president Carl Kotchian admits that the company had paid out approximately $3 million in bribes to the office of Japanese Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka.

1978 – The Blizzard of 1978, one of the worst Nor'easters in New England history, hit the region, with sustained winds of 65 mph and snowfall of 4" an hour.

1996 – Willamette Valley Flood of 1996: Floods in the Willamette Valley of Oregon, United States, causes over US$500 million in property damage throughout the Pacific Northwest.

1998 – Washington National Airport is renamed Ronald Reagan National Airport.

And births this date include....

1845 – Isidor Straus, co-owner of Macy's department store and former Congressman from New York (d. 1912)

1849 – Ida Straus, American passenger aboard the Titanic (d. 1912)

....... same birth date and of course, same death date....

1895 – Babe Ruth, American baseball player (d. 1948)

1911 – Ronald Reagan, 40th President of the United States (d. 2004)

1912 – Eva Braun, German mistress and wife of Adolf Hitler (d. 1945)

1917 – Zsa Zsa Gábor, Hungarian-born actress

..................nine husbands!

 

1931 – Mamie Van Doren, American actress

................only 5 husbands!

1940 – Tom Brokaw, American news anchorman

1943 – Fabian Forte, American singer

1945 – Bob Marley, Jamaican musician (d. 1981)

...... LOVED his music!

Later dinner was my leftovers from Musashi, chair, wine, TV. On the 7o'clock KOBI5 news, my favorite news guy, Art Barron

showed a photo I had sent in .... (taken in January!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKjjYhi_dMg&feature=youtu.be

This was the very end of the news. I was SO EXCITED I got mentioned on the news!!!!! Thanks Art!

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

February 6th

Nutella Day

Nutella (/nuːˈtɛlə/) is the brand name of an Italian sweetened hazelnut cocoa spread. Manufactured by the Italian company Ferrero, it was introduced to the market in 1964.

One World Observatory ~ Michael Duran ~ Pasta Dinner ~ Fav Budweiser Commercials ~ National Weatherman's Day

Good 34º ice on the barn roof morning. So far looks like it will be nice, except for the fog this morning...

This is amazing. I want to go there! One World Observatory in NY is now open. It is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. This shared by Ed Chenal (LASD ret). Awesome! This video will blow you away!!!

                      https://www.youtube.com/embed/aDIN26yxbnw

Breakfast was yogurt and blueberries with a drizzle of honey and two eggs. Mmmmm....

Today my pal Olga's middle son Michael is celebrating his 16th birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICHAEL!! How'd you grow up so fast??? Michael's dad is Jimmy (LASD Lt)

                         What a handsome boy and such a pretty Mom!!

Historically this date...

1917 – The Congress of the United States passes the Immigration Act of 1917 over President Woodrow Wilson's veto. Also known as the Asiatic Barred Zone Act, it forbade immigration from nearly all of south and southeast Asia.

............click on the act title...interesting text in this ....

1918 – Stephen W. Thompson shoots down a German airplane. It is the first aerial victory by the U.S. military.

1958 – A hydrogen bomb known as the Tybee Bomb is lost by the US Air Force off the coast of Savannah, Georgia, never to be recovered.

 

And births this date include....

1848 – Belle Starr, American outlaw (d. 1889)

.........My God, what a life. Totally wild and out of control. Her son suspected in her murder, but never proven. Daughter was a trollop like her mother. Interesting read.

1906 – John Carradine, American actor (d. 1988)

1908 – Daisy and Violet Hilton, British conjoined twins (d. 1969) ....here's another OMG. Poor things. 60 years conjoined and a very sad death.

1919 – Red Buttons, American actor (d. 2006)

1934 – Hank Aaron. American baseball player

1942 – Roger Staubach, American football player

Later was back therapy, stop at the post office, and Ace for cracked corn. For dinner I decided I wanted a pasta dish. Thawed out ground turkey and added in some of my marinara sauce.

I reconstituted the mushrooms and then squeezed them dry with a towel. Sauteéd them in olive oil with lots of garlic and some Rosemary. Set aside and sauteéd the turkey with seasonings. Added in the mushrooms, marinara sauce. Cooked the pasta and added that. Sorry, no picture, but it was GOOOOOOD!!!! Oink oink....

Here are two favorite Budweiser commercials... the first one from 2014:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7p_3lITiK_Q

This one from 2015:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWeKtqWc2EA

Chair, wine, and TV. I was going to watch that OJ movie I recorded but changed my mind, as I knew the outcome and he's a jerk anyway! Watched Chicago PD and Chicago Fire.

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

February 5th

(^our local weatherman, Adam Colpack)

National Weatherman's Day honors weathermen, and woman who work hard to accurately predict the often fickle weather. Despite major technological advances and supercomputers, forecasting the weather is still a tricky, and ever changing business.

Knowing the weather is important in so many ways. It affect how we dress, where we go, and even if we go. Space launches are made or delayed depending upon the weather. And, knowing the weather can save lives. The most obvious example is knowing when and where hurricanes or tornados may hit.

According to the Air Force News, Weatherman's Day "commemorates the birth of John Jeffries, one of America's first weathermen". Jeffries was born on Feb 5, 1744. He kept weather records from 1774 to1816.

If you see a weatherman today, give them your appreciation for a job well done.

Cold & Rain ~ Throw Back Thursday ~ Cathy's New Pups ~ Why People Move To Florida ~ Eagle Eye Surgery ~ Joe Kirk

Good 41º foggy morning.

 

Stayed cold all day yesterday.. never got out of the 40º. I think we hit a high of 44.5º Then at 2pm we got rain. Imagine. Ended up with 1/8".

 

Throw Back Thursday.... Brian "golfing" the acorns 1973:

 

My pal Cathy just got her three new pug puppies, Binky.. Blue.. and Bear. She got them from back east. Her love dog was Bumbles, a pug she had for 13 years, and wanted another pug after she passed away last year. These three all came together. They were flown out to Ca and they were exhausted from the travel. Here they are when first arrived... and then in their snuggy bed!

Happy puppies. Will have a GREAT home with Cathy!

 

 

Ok, this is toooooo funny, well, except for a couple instances.... 1. the stupid idiot and the swimming pool ... and 2. the bull trying to mate. Thanks Derry Benedict (LASD ret) for sharing this. I was howling with laughter... And Gator, this is why people move to Florida!

https://www.youtube.com/embed/xKy2lLNQYrI?rel=0&iv_load_policy=3&showinfo=0

 

Our local news station, KOBI5, posted this on their site about a famous eagle...

https://kobi5.com/news/famous-eagle-surgery-21105/

 

Yesterday was bills, organize, vacuum and mop. Over the top excitement!

 

Today is a special birthday.. Joe Kirk (LASD ret). HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOE!!! Miss seeing you and Jo Ann!

 

Historically this date...

1941 – The United Service Organization (USO) is created to entertain American troops

1974 – The Symbionese Liberation Army kidnaps Patty Hearst in Berkeley, California.

1999 – The New Carissa runs aground near Coos Bay, Oregon.

2004 – Facebook, a mainstream online social network is founded by Mark Zuckerberg.

And births this date include...

1918 – Ida Lupino, English film actress and director (d. 1995)

1936 – David Brenner, American comedian (d.2014)

He will be on Modern Family on February 10th. I always thought he was a reall funny guy!

1947 – Dan Quayle, 44th Vice President of the United States

Really not a politician in the sense of the word, but a decent and nice gentle man.

1948 – Alice Cooper, American musician

1962 – Clint Black, American musician

1973 – Oscar de la Hoya, Mexican-American boxer

 

 

Dinner was re-runs, chair, wine, TV. Had a couple good phone chats too.

 

 

All I know. Nuff said. Happy TBT. Ciao.
xo Sue Mom Bobo

February 4th

Thank A Mailman Day

 

Thank a Mailman Day is your chance to say thanks to the guy, or gal, who delivers your mail. After all, they are there six days a week. The reliable postal worker is always there doing their job, regardless of the weather. They are a hardy lot. You'll find some mail carriers on walking routes, wearing shorts in all but the coldest of winter days.

 

Did you Know? Pony Express riders were the most famous early American "mailmen". Their motto was " Neither rain, nor snow, nor death of the night, can keep us from our duty". This motto is believed to be taken in part from a motto dating back to ancient times. Among the most popular variation is "Through rain or snow, or sleet or hail, we'll carry the mail. We will not fail".

 

Make it a point to catch your mail carrier enroute today. Give him or her a great big smile and a great big "TY".  If you happen to visit your local post office, give them a thank you, too.