Man's Earring ~ Errands ~ Jack Goslin ~ Neil Ornstein ~ Jelly Donuts

Good 59º cloudy morning. Rain still predicted for Friday. A little radar on the map but north and west of us.

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From my pal Patty K...

A man is at work one day when he notices that his co-worker is wearing an earring.

This man knows his co-worker to be a normally conservative fellow, and is curious about his sudden change in "fashion sense."

The man walks up to him and says, "I didn't know you were into earrings."

"Don't make such a big deal out of this, it's only an earring," he replies sheepishly.

His friend falls silent for a few minutes, but then his curiosity prods him to say, "So, how long have you been wearing one?"

"Ever since my wife found it in my truck!

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Turk was working on my computer and said it was ready to pick up, so headed into Grants Pass again yesterday. Picked up my computer then off to Photo Den to get the prints they made from old negatives.

Then to Safeway for cat food, egg roll wrappers, and wine...

When I got home and unloaded the groceries it was 96º. The humidity was ick. I was melting.

Today I will hook up my new computer. Wish me luck.

Today would have been a very special person's birthday... Chief Jack Goslin of Avalon Fire Department. (June 8, 1936 - Nov 29, 2010) 

Here is Jack on his Harley ....

Today is also another special birthday, Neil Ornstein (former USMC & LASD ret)...HAPPY BIRTHDAY NEIL~!~

Historically this date...

1789 – James Madison introduces twelve proposed amendments to the United States Constitution in the House of Representatives; by 1791, ten of them are ratified by thestate legislatures and become the Bill of Rights; another is eventually ratified in 1992 to become the 27th Amendment.

1995 – Downed U.S. Air Force pilot Captain Scott O'Grady is rescued by U.S. Marines inBosnia.

And births this date include...

1859 – Smith Wigglesworth, British religious figure (d. 1947)

......... "Wigglesworth"? Are you kidding me?????

1867 – Frank Lloyd Wright, American architect (d. 1959)

1925 – Barbara Bush, First Lady of the United States

I certainly would LOVE to meet this whole family~!~

1927 – Jerry Stiller, American comedian and actor

UGH! Can't stand his comedy or his acting! Dork!

1933 – Joan Rivers, American comedian and author (d.2014)

1936 – James Darren, American actor and singer

1940 – Nancy Sinatra, American singer

1966 – Julianna Margulies, American actress

1970 – Gabrielle Giffords, American politician

Later dinner was reruns, chair, wine, TV.

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

June 8th

Jelly Filled Donut Day (drool ... drool ... drool!)

Stuffed Egg Roll Wrappers ~ POTUS ~ The Vine ~ Clouds ~ Rant ~ Chocolate Ice Cream

Good 71º clear sunny morning. Yesterday we hit 103º!!! UGH. Kept the AC on all night and for now it's off, but will come back on soon. The humidity is in the 71% rank. I just thank God for Mr. Carrier who invented air conditioning!!!

I posted this 3 years ago and was reminded of how GOOD it was.... getting some egg roll wrappers SOON!!

I wanted to cook so decided on egg rolls...

First I mixed some baby spinach,

some of roasted chicken, cucumber, a little lettuce, and grated cheese.

Added in some sesame dressing... wrapped the mixture in the egg roll wrapper...

These were fried in garlic infused olive oil.... Mixed the sesame dressing with some mayonnaise for a dipping sauce. OMGOOD~!!!

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Political vocabulary update from my pal Pat Kelly... :

POTUS

Just as our basic vocabulary grows and evolves on an almost daily basis, so too does our usage of technical terminology and acronyms.

For example, the president of our once-great Nation has been identified by the acronym "POTUS," which used to stand for "President Of The United States.” However, during the past 7 years, many may not be aware of the subtle change in meaning that has come about with that term. The current occupant of the Oval Office is still referred to as the POTUS, but the term has become much more descriptive of the man presently holding this once revered position: POTUS now means: "Piece Of Totally Useless Shit."

Just wanted to get your day started right with an important fact.

As they say in Texas: "You can't get the water to clear up until you get the cow shit out of the creek."

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I went into Grants Pass and met Jennifer and Mike at The Vine for dinner. It is next door to Brian's State Farm office.

I had told Mike I wanted to celebrate his birthday and buy him dinner, so FINALLY, a month later we got to do that! His birthday was May 4th!

http://www.dineatthevine.com/

And Nan, I did salute your birthday yesterday with a dirty martini.... vodka rocks!

Mike had the Wild Rogue Burger (cheddar, bacon, caramelized onions, bbq sauce)

Jennifer had the Chicken Piccata with mashed potatoes .... I tasted it. AWESOME!

And I had the Vine Pasta (Portabello mushroom blend, browned butter, angel hair, topped with tomatoes and parmesan) OMGOOOOOD!!!!!!

We all enjoyed every bite! And our waitress was Sue! Another So. Cal transplant, as well as Mary who also works there (had been married at one time to an LAPD!) Such nice folks there. Love it.

The clouds were forming early from the east...

And almost 9pm this was so gorgeous!

Historically this date...

1692 – Port Royal, Jamaica, is hit by a catastrophic earthquake; in just three minutes, 1,600 people are killed and 3,000 are seriously injured.

1832 – Asian cholera reaches Quebec, brought by Irish immigrants, and kills about 6,000 people in Lower Canada.

1982 – Priscilla Presley opens Graceland to the public; the bathroom where Elvis Presleydied five years earlier is kept off-limits.

And births this date include...

1917 – Dean Martin, American singer, actor, and producer (d. 1995)

............gadz, I didn't know he looked so bad before he died!

On top of that...in the last picture he's in a bar and his pants are unbuttoned!!! HUH?

1940 – Tom Jones, Welsh singer and actor

1952 – Liam Neeson, Irish actor

Later back home from the day's adventures.... feed the dog, let the cat in..... ahhhh, chair, wine, TV. Last night no Hallmark movies or pageants, just Tom Selleck and Blue Bloods!

Good thing that Miss California didn't win the Miss USA. They asked her opinion of inequality between the rich and the poor.

http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/beauty/miss-california-messes-up-answer-about-gap-between-rich-and-poor-during-miss-usa-pageant/news-story/89891d0601e61e9ffb45fa449a263b44

In our "land of opportunity" WHY do the poor people's problems rest on the rich? If you made money and can live the lifestyle, then why do you have to give your money away? Stupid! EVERYONE needs to work. Even welfare people need to earn that welfare money!!! Ok ok ok... off the soapbox~!

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

June 7th

National Chocolate Ice Cream Day

National Chocolate Ice Cream Day is a field day for ice cream makers. However, we probably don't need any additional incentive to eat Chocolate Ice Cream. And, with the arrival of warm, summer weather, cooling off with a little (or a lot) of chocolate ice cream is a natural.

Celebrate National Chocolate Ice Cream Day by enjoying it a few times today. It's as simple as that. Just make sure to eat it quickly before it melts in the summer heat.