11-11-11 ~ Veteran's Day ~ Crab & Pasta

Stand by, because today is 11-11-11 and there will be 11:11 (or 1111 hours) ... wonder if planets will collide or will aliens come from outer space to gather us up or .....???

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/45194144/ns/us_news-life/

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11/11/11 (a.k.a. 11-11-11); Friday, November 11, 2011: Singularity Summary

Most predictions and opinions concerning 11/11/11 are based on or rooted in its mathematical uniqueness as a number.
11*11*11: There are three possible scenarios:
1. Something good happens— There is absolutely no scientific basis for this belief. There are no known logical premises for this belief. The belief that something good will happen is based solely on spiritualism, faith, and/or innate optimism. This belief is not necessarily a bad thing; we don’t know everything; the probability is not zero.
2. Nothing happens— This is the most likely scenario. Just because an unusual date number sequence occurs doesn’t mean that something extraordinary will happen. Usually it’s a non-event.
3. Something bad happens— There is absolutely no scientific basis for this belief. There are no known logical premises for this belief. The belief that something bad will happen is based solely on pessimism of reality. This belief is not necessarily false; after all, things are generally/usually a mess. The probability is not zero.

So..... the next time the dates line up will be next December 12th and then not again until 3001 ! Yikes, guess we'd best enjoy this go round, we won't be here for the next!

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Good 28º foggy morning.

Thank you to all of you who served in our country's military.

Although we don't always say it, you are appreciated and loved for your service! ♥ God Bless you for that.♥

 

Yesterday was JCRW lunch. Our speaker was Brad Dacus Esq. President of the Pacific Justice Institute.

http://www.pacificjustice.org/

Really interesting and fun.

Lunch was Thanksgiving fare... green bean casserole, stuffing, sweet potatoes with mini marshmallows, and turkey and gravy. Pumpkin pie for dessert. Oink!

 

Came home and got some chores done and then tackled the rest of the crab legs...... cracked the legs, took out the meat. Cooked some pasta. Put the crab in a hot pan with olive oil, added cut grape tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and spinach. Reduced the spinach and then added the pasta and Philly Cooking Sauce. AWESOME!

 

Outside a pretty sunset....

... and a parade... I love a parade...

Hi pretty!

Historically this date.....

1918 – World War I: Germany signs an armistice agreement with the Allies in a railroad car in the forest of Compiègne, France. The fighting officially ends at 11:00 (The eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month) and this is annually honoured with a two-minute silence. The war officially ends on the signing of the Treaty of Versailles on June 28th 1919.

1921 – The Tomb of the Unknowns is dedicated by US President Warren G. Harding at Arlington National Cemetery.

 

And births this date include....

My friend from high school, my old locker partner...Nancy Kujala Sherman Sammons.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NANCY!!! ♥

... And my friend from LASD, Ben Hunt. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEN!

 

1744 – Abigail Adams, First Lady of the United States (d. 1818)

 

1885 – George Smith Patton, Jr., American general (d. 1945)

 

1899 – Pat O'Brien, American film actor (d. 1983)

 

1909 – Robert Ryan, American actor (d. 1973)

 

1925 – Jonathan Winters, American comedian and actor

 

1960 – Stanley Tucci, American actor and director

 

1962 – Demi Moore, American actress

1974 – Leonardo DiCaprio, American actor

All I know. Nuff said. Happy Friday! Ciao.

xo Sue-Mom-Bobo

November 11th

National Veterans Day Ceremony

The Veterans Day National Ceremony is held each year on November 11th at Arlington National Cemetery . The ceremony commences precisely at 11:00 a.m. with a wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknowns and continues inside the Memorial Amphitheater with a parade of colors by veterans' organizations and remarks from dignitaries. The ceremony is intended to honor and thank all who served in the United States Armed Forces.

EURRRRAH! HAPPY BIRTHDAY USMC! ~ Chicken w/ Artichokes ~ Crab Dip w/ Veggies

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINES!

236 Years of service to our country.

Semper Fi!

"The motto of the Marine Corps is Semper Fidelis, Latin for "always faithful" .Until 1871 it was "First to Fight", a motto that still applies. Through the years, Marines have shortened it to Semper Fi, and "Semper Fi, Mac" is the universal Marine Greeting."

 

And not to leave out the BAMS, Happy Birthday to all lady Marines as well! Don't think you'd be called "ladies" if you were Marines, but you know what I mean.

The United States Marine Corps adopted the motto Semper Fidelis in 1883, on the initiative of Colonel Charles McCawley (January 29, 1827 – October 13, 1891), the 8th Commandant of the Marine Corps.^[15]
There were three mottos prior to Semper Fidelis including "Fortitudine" (meaning "with courage") antedating the War of 1812, "Per Mare, Per Terram" ("by sea, by land"; presumably inherited from the British Royal Marines, whose motto it already was), and, up until 1843, there was also the motto "To the Shores of Tripoli". "Semper fidelis" signifies the dedication and loyalty that individual Marines have for "Corps and Country", even after leaving service.

On the United States Marine Corps Seal, the eagle of the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor emblem holds a ribbon emblazoned "Semper Fidelis".

The US Air Force Chief-of-Staff would never be called -- Airman
The Chief-of-Naval Operations would never be called -- Sailor
The Commanding General of The US Army would never be called -- Soldier
BUT the Commandant of the Marine Corps would be proud to be called -- Marine

I am proud of all the Marines I know and have known!

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Ok, so.... Good 27º frozen morning~

A full moon on the Marine Corps Birthday. Watch out kids.

 

Our summit yesterday:

 

Love cats? Or not ... You will smile.... Maru loves this box...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbiedguhyvM&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Thanks Missy Patty Rodriguez!

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For you Oragonads...

http://www.tripcheck.com/Pages/RCmap.asp?curRegion=0&mainNav=RoadConditions

Pick your camera location. Make sure you close the open one before opening another.

 

Arizona:

http://www.az511.com/adot/files/traffic/

Roll your mouse over the cameras for a live shot.

Or.... pick most states in the U.S.:

http://trafficland.com/mapnav.jsp

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Historically this date....

1775 – The United States Marine Corps is founded at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia by Samuel Nicholas.

1871 – Henry Morton Stanley locates missing explorer and missionary, Dr. David Livingstone in Ujiji, near Lake Tanganyika, famously greeting him with the words, "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?".

1910 – The date of Thomas A. Davis' opening of the San Diego Army and Navy Academy, though the official founding date is November 23, 1910.

1954 – U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower dedicates the USMC War Memorial (Iwo Jima memorial) in Arlington National Cemetery.

1969 – National Educational Television (the predecessor to the Public Broadcasting Service) in the United States debuts the children's television program Sesame Street.

.... a big deal. Kristen was two and LOVED this show.... almost as much as her mother did!!!

2006 – The National Museum of the Marine Corps is opened and dedicated by U.S. President George W. Bush and annonces that Marine Corporal Jason Dunham will receive the Medal of Honor in Quantico, Virginia.

 

And births this date include....

1895 – John Knudsen Northrop, American airplane manufacturer (d. 1981)

1924 – Russell Johnson, American actor (Gilligan's Island)

"The Professor"

Boo hoo.... he WAS so good looking! :o(

1925 – Richard Burton, Welsh actor (d. 1984)

1932 – Roy Scheider, American actor (d. 2008)

 

1933 – Ronald Evans, American astronaut (d. 1990)

1959 – Mackenzie Phillips, American actress

1969 – Ellen Pompeo, American actress

I cooked a crockpot chicken for Maggie yesterday and experimented with putting in with the chicken an artichoke cut in half (choke removed), and put down in the bottom with the chicken so it would cook in the juices. Came out wonderful. The chicken juices made it extra good. Chicken cooked on high for 6 hours.

But, dinner..................... ahhhh....... crab dip with veggies ..

First remove the meat from the crab, set aside. In the food processor put a brick of cream cheese, 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 T. lemon juice, 1 T. Dijon mustard, 1 T. olive oil, sea salt, pepper and blend well. Put into large bowl, stir in fresh snipped chives.

Stir in the crab and refrigerate until ready to serve.

 

..................and the sunset last night...........

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

xo Sue-Mom-Bobo

November 10th USMC Birthday but also....

National Vanilla Cupcake Day