Rain/Snow ~ Throw Back Thursday ~ Brian ~ Twisted Cork w/ Chris ~ Melinda Plumbridge ~ Carpet Stain Remover

Good 38º cloudy morning.

Yesterday morning:

And after 1.25" of rain:

Snow on my mountain!

 

Throw Back Thursday...  Farrah Fawcett in Acapulco when I was working for Fabergé. We carried her line of hair products. She was very sweet, very shy, and very needy. And, shorter than me! Really a sweet gal. Too bad she had to be with that Adam Henry Ryan O'Neal. He was a total JERK!

 

Yesterday I headed into town and got some BioFreeze to take to Brian to try for his achy knees. Took him a mini chocolate birthday cake and his gifts...

 

Next I headed to The Twisted Cork in Grants Pass to meet up with Chris Church for lunch. http://www.thetwistedcorkgrantspass.com/home.html

Got a table right by the front window... love watching the people walk by..

We both picked the same thing for lunch... crepe Crepe with sauteéd mushrooms, spinach, Brie, and an "artichoke sauce"

OMGOSH, it was sooooo good! The salad was great too, with a citrus dressing. We had a great two hour gab-fest along with a couple glasses of win. Great time Chris!

 

We left there about 1:30 and the rain was coming down pretty good... 

Headed to Safeway for groceries, then home to unload my loot in the pouring rain! Then it was chair, wine, and a chat with Jennifer.

 

Today is my niece, Melinda Plumbridge's, birthday. She and my nephew, Jimmy, are in Belize for a month! Wow, whatta vacation!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY PRETTY MELLIE!!!

She and Jimmy live at Tahoe, so this is a super nice change from that weather up there! Mellie is 'artist extrodinaire' and you can see her creations here:

http://www.tahoeart.com/melinda_plumbridge-portfolio

 

 

Historically this date...

1911 – The first official flight with air mail takes place in Allahabad, British India, whenHenri Pequet, a 23-year-old pilot, delivers 6,500 letters to Naini, about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) away.

1954 – The first Church of Scientology is established in Los Angeles, California.

1979 – Snow falls in the Sahara Desert in southern Algeria for the only time in recorded history.

2001 – Seven-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Dale Earnhardt dies in an accident during the Daytona 500.

And births this date include....

1919 – Jack Palance, American actor (d. 2006)

1925 – George Kennedy, American actor

1950 – Cybill Shepherd, American actress

1954 – John Travolta, American actor

 

 

 

I had some stains on my carpet .... normally I use 409 carpet stain remover, but it wasn't working, so I ordered this, Blue Magic,  from www.amazon.com

WOW, it worked great. Spray it on, rub it in, vacuum when dry. Best one I've used yet!

 

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

February 18th

National Drink Wine Day (WHOOT WHOOT!!!)

Weather ~ Picture of the Day ~ Sanders ~ Hillary ~ Stupid Young Voters ~ Bruiser ~ Harley ~ Police Trap ~ My Photo

Good 46º cloudy rain on the way morning.

Sacramento, San Francisco, Reno, Tahoe, and the whole Central Valley on the list for rain today and Los Angeles tomorrow. Good! California NEEDS it!

 

Picture of the day... Hello....

 

My friend Ellen Naugle posted this. I'm still laughing!!!

If Bernie Sanders wins, it will be the first time that a Jewish family moved into public housing that was left vacant by a black family.

 

And with the elections in mind.... the stupidity of our young voters! Sheeeesh!

 from Chuck E. Love Greenwood (LASD ret)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPob5-_EAmc

 

Four years ago today I posted this:

Yesterday, in the day time (unusual, as he always showed up before in the dark) the feral cat, "BC" (Black Cat) returned! I had not seen him, nor had any of the food in the back of the golf card disappeared since the Saturday before the Super Bowl. He's been out and about. I thought for sure he was dead. So, when I saw him I got a can of cat food and took it out. He panicked and ran into the trees. I called him several times and left the food. He came back as soon as I came inside...

 

I had to take these pictures through the darkened glass door and the screen...so not too clear....

It will take a while for him to accept me and not be scared. I am so happy he's back and safe!

Three years ago today I posted this:

Yesterday was long and hard. Crying mostly. Trying to dig the grave for Harley. Thank goodness the ground was soft from all the rains we have had. I worked on the grave a little at a time and finally my back went south. I went down to my neighbors Cindy and Frank. Their son, Jason, was there and he came up and helped dig the rest for me. Here is the last photo I took of my boy on Friday...

 

I laid Harley to rest, but before that I unwrapped him and there was a tear on his eye. I wiped it off and kissed him one last time.

On Friday I had taken Harley to the vet's. I knew he was failing fast, feeble, hard time balancing on all four feet, had been throwing up a couple days in a row and the doc said his kidneys were starting to fail. I felt it was best to have him put to sleep so he wouldn't be in any pain or discomfort anymore. Hated to have to do it. He's been a buddy for so long. He was even a buddy to our other cat, Blazer. Blazer couldn't catch a bird or a mouse if his life depended on it. He telegraphed his every move. His fav thing to do was lay on his back on the sidewalk in Temple City and hope someone would come along and rub his tummy. So, Harley arrived on scene and decided to help Blazer out by occasionally catching a bird and giving it to him. He had a good heart. Harley quit hunting after we moved here, as I wanted him to be an indoor cat and not be eaten himself by coyotes or cougars. When I brought him home on Friday I let Maggie and Bruiser sniff him so they would understand. Bruiser did! He got up on my lap in my chair Friday night while I watched TV. This was Harley's spot. No matter who was in my chair (Dave when he babysat and Cliff not too long ago) Harley would get in their lap.

Historically this date...

1924 – In Miami, Florida, Johnny Weissmuller sets a new world record in the 100 meters freestyle swimming competition with a time of 57.4 seconds.

1974 – Robert K. Preston, a disgruntled U.S. Army private, buzzes the White House in a stolen helicopter.

2006 – A massive mudslide occurs in Southern Leyte, Philippines; the official death toll is set at 1,126.

2008 – Kosovo declares independence.

2011 – Libyan protests begin. In Bahrain, security forces launched a deadly Pre-dawn raid on protesters in Pearl Roundabout in Manama, the day is locally known as Bloody Thursday.

And births this date include....

1925 – Hal Holbrook, American actor

 

1939 – Mary Ann Mobley, American actress and beauty queen

.... can you say "plas-teak"??

1945 – Zina Bethune, American actress (d. 2012)

... strange thing that happened ... where/how she died.

1954 – Rene Russo, American actress

 

1956 – Richard Karn, American actor

 

1962 – Lou Diamond Phillips, American actor

 

1963 – Larry the Cable Guy, American comedian and actor

 

1971 – Denise Richards, American actress

1981 – Paris Hilton, American actress and heiress

 

Later yesterday a quick run into town to pick up a package at the post office, mail a letter, get some chicken thighs to cook for Dude, and pick him up some dental kibble at the vet's....

 

Here is the latest ... a trap for police!    LOL

 

Bruiser does this when he's bored... he takes over Dude's couch!

And, last night another of my 'fog' photos was on the 6 and 6:30 Channel 5 news!

All I know. Nuff said. Happy Hump Day. Ciao.

xo Sue Mom Bobo

February 17th

National Cabbage Day

http://southernfood.about.com/od/cabbagerecipes/

Hmmmm.... I was thinking.... slice it 1" thick, drizzle with a little olive oil, sprinkle on sea salt and pepper, and some bacon bits, and roast it in 400º for 30-40 minutes. Then sprinkle with cheese and bacon bits. Think I will try this tonight!