Late But Up ~ Melinda and Tahoe Art ~ Diet Food

Good day 3 days late afternoon ..... here's the blog I started and never could finish on the 18th .... Will post a new one tomorrow.... Computer was with Turk for 3 days and now home and happy again.

Today is a special birthday,  my nephew Jim's pretty talented wife Melinda is celebrating! HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEL!!! xoxoxo

Here is her website... such an awesome artist!!

http://www.tahoeart.com/home

Historically this date...

1930 – While studying photographs taken in January, Clyde Tombaugh discovers Pluto.

1977 – The Space Shuttle Enterprise test vehicle is carried on its maiden "flight" on top of a Boeing 747.

1978 – The first Ironman Triathlon competition takes place on the island of Oahu, won by Gordon Haller.

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

1983 – Thirteen people die and one is seriously injured in the Wah Mee Massacre inSeattle, Washington. It is said to be the largest robbery-motivated mass-murder in U.S. history.

2001 – FBI agent Robert Hanssen is arrested for spying for the Soviet Union. He is ultimately convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment.

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)

1922 – Helen Gurley Brown, American editor (d. 2012)

1925 – George Kennedy, American actor

1938 – Manny Mota, Dominican baseball player

1954 – John Travolta, American actor

Lunch:Three Cheese Chicken, Rotini pasta, broccoli, in a cheesy sauce...on lettuce.... DIET time!!!!!

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

February 18th

Drink Wine Day (OK!!)

 

http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/articles/view/471/1/Drink-Wine-Day.html

Picking up computer today! YEAH!!!! Blog tomorrow ..... or later today... depends.... xo

Computer not back yet. 

2-18

No blog today. I cannot get my mouse or keyboard on the big computer to work. Frustration is simple compared to how I am feeling. Sigh.......................................... Do not like working on this laptop so who knows when I will be back up blogging.

sue mom bobo

Presidents Day/Family Day ~ Diet ~ Clearman's Cheese Spread ~ Creek & Wild Turkeys ~ Sun!

Good 35º low clouds morning.

In Canada today is Family Day.

http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/canada/family-day

Here it's President's Day.

http://www.history.com/topics/holidays/presidents-day

Sun out yesterday so Dude got a good run, peed on every tree, and sniffed EVERYTHING!    ... We fed PJ & Dave's fish...  

Historically this date....

1801 – An electoral tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr is resolved when Jefferson is elected President of the United States and Burr Vice President by the United States House of Representatives.

1933 – The Blaine Act ends Prohibition in the United States.

.....yeah! I'll drink to that.

1965 – Project Ranger: The Ranger 8 probe launches on its mission to photograph theMare Tranquillitatis region of the Moon in preparation for the manned Apollo missions.Mare Tranquillitatis or the "Sea of Tranquility" would become the site chosen for theApollo 11 lunar landing.

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

Interesting read if you don't remember this. Click on his name. (link)

And births this date include...

1925 – Hal Holbrook, American actor

 

1939 – Mary Ann Mobley, American actress and beauty queen

 

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

....sad the way 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

A funny but a very philanthropic man.

Lunch yesterday.... cheesy tortellini in a tomato sauce on a lemony/olive oil salad base.... Portion control and a stab at losing some weight.... Wish me luck!!!

Dinner.... Rotini and meatballs in crushed tomato sauce over lettuce with lemon/olive oil.....

I know. Similar, but really good!!!

Favorite places we ate at in the San Gabriel Valley were in the Clearman's Village.... The North Woods Inn, The Boat, and The Golden Cock. (Yes, that was it's name.. .great chicken dishes.. but restaurant gone and I can't find any photos of it. Great big golden rooster sat on a pillar in front.)

The North Woods with it's fake snowy roof...

The Original Boat on Huntington Dr, west of Rosemead:

The New Boat on Rosemead south of LA Co Fire Station #5 and the North Woods:

The North Woods is still in the same place. The Golden Cock and other businesses were torn down and a Kohl's was built in their place. The Boat was renamed The Galley and moved south of the fire station...

So all of this is leading to their food... and the BEST salads in the world with the BEST Cheese Bread in the world. The cheese spread is sold at the restaurant and in lots of markets but Jen decided since she loved it and driving 800 miles to get some wasn't worth it. Besides, it contains MSG which she doesn't want to feed her family. (She also makes her own ranch dressing... Brian's fav... because of the same reason. AWESOME dressing.. if you want the recipe...let me know.) For Brian's birthday dinner Jen made the cheese spread, put it on sourdough rolls and put in the oven until melted...

I asked and Jen generously shared her recipe...  (Just for you Dan!!!)

Here is a couple of short (few seconds) videos of my creek running...

http://youtu.be/t8xTkxYPH4M

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mkKUZlz6FQ

And then there are the Wild Texas Turkeys that were transplanted in Oregon... who, by the way, love my yard, my pond, and me! They talk to me!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97wqIkVDR9Q

All I know. Sun did come out for a short time today. YEAH!

Look Mom, it's the neighbors driving down their road. Should I bark at them?

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

February 17th

Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day. And, you know what to do...perform a few random acts of kindness. Almost any kind deed will do. And, we highly recommend you perform kind acts on as many people as you can.

This is a favorite day of many people and groups. People like the idea of showing a little kindness to others. Its a fun and good thing to do. And, they like being on the receiving end of this day as well. It makes both the giver and the receiver feel good.

Schools have used this day as an educational event, and to promote the value of kindness. Organizations have used this day to promote their cause, and for fundraisers.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/16/raknomination-random-acts-of-kindness_n_4790900.html

 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/12/san-francisco-cops-homeless-family_n_4777539.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular

Gloom ~ Polenta with Shrimp/Artichoke Hearts ~ WD-40 Uses ~ Almond Recipes

Good 36º colder morning, but still drizzling. Supposed to have had lots of wind and heavy rain yesterday and last night. The wind did blow a bit, some howling out there... but nothing severe. Rain supposed to come back Tuesday. 

How about a new word.... (thanks Derry Benedict..LASD ret!)

It was two years ago today I posted a rice cooker meal...

http://oregonsue.blogspot.com/2012/02/simple-philosophy-rice-cooker-meal-w.html

You can click on that if you are interested and see historically what happened and who had birthdays. A year ago on the 15th I had to have my love, 22 year old cat Harley put to sleep, so that blog a year ago today was a tribute to my guy...

http://oregonsue.blogspot.com/2013/02/harley-davidson.html

Not too much excitement around here. Watched some of the Olympics. Some wonderful wins and some heartbreaking losses. So .... to the kitchen to cook something... decided on polenta after watching Jamie Oliver take pre-made polenta, slice it and grill it, then top the polenta with a chicken/asparagus dish.

I decided to try cooking the polenta in my rice cooker. 3 cups of water, a pat of butter, sea salt... let rice cooker heat water til it bubbles, add in a cup of polenta, a handful of basil, and shake in some garlic powder... then let it cook the cycle...

 Once done I sprayed a 9x9 pan with Pam, dumped in the polenta, smoothed it out and let it sit and firm up. Then I put some salad shrimp (product of USA!) and artichoke hearts in a pan with butter and sauteéd them... adding in some Philly Cooking Sauce...

Cut the polenta and fry it in oil or butter... I like the butter ..

Plate the polenta and top with the shrimp/artichoke mixture. OMGOOOOD!!!!

30 Frugal Ways to Use WD-40:

1. Bike Lubricant: Drop it on a rusty old chain to give it new life and get it moving
2. Door Hinge: You can silence a squeaky door hinge, cabinet or any other hinge by dripping it directly onto the hinge
3. Fishing Reel: You can make the inside of a fishing reel smooth again with a few drips from your trusty wd-40 can
4. Sleigh Riding Speed: Just use it on the bottom of a snow sled to go faster
5. Tools: Drip and rub to loosen up rusted tools
6. Bolts & Screws: Loosen rusty bolts, screws with a few drips of WD40
7. Gates & Locks: Lubricates locker and gate locks with a few drips – extends the life of the lock or gate
8. Scuff Mark Remover: Do you have black scuff marks from shoes on your ceramic floors? A few drops of WD 40 on a rag and  black scuff marks from tile floors (ceramic) will be gone with a little “elbow grease”
9. Crayon Remover: Use a few drops on a rag and you have instant crayon remover after kids have colored on walls (works on all types of crayon)
10. Rust Preventative: Prevent rust on tools-pliers, adjustable wrenches. Drip a few drips and rub all over. It’ll keep your tools not only from rusting but will extend the life of the tool too,
11. Wind Chimes: Use on wind chimes (metal only) to prevent rust and keep them in good shape (rusty chimes are ugly)
12. Wax Remover: Drip a few drips vinyl surfaces to remove wax
13. Corrosion Preventative: Use on copper to prevent corrosion and extend the life of your copper
14. Leather  Stain Remover: Drip a few drops on a rag and rub on your ink stain to remove it from leather
15. Squeaks: Have a squeaky door that drives you crazy? Just a drop or 2 right on the hinge will cure the sounds of a rusted squeaky door
16. Soften leather sandals: Rub on sandals to loosen up tight or stiff sandals to avoid blisters.
17. Bathroom Silicone: Use a little to break down silicone when coating a toilet or tub
18. Boats: Use a little to coat rubber ties on boats to keep rubber from drying out in the harsh sun
19. Home Locks: Spray a little into key holes to lubricate and keep working (locks can rust and freeze up from harsh outside winds, rain etc
20. Garage Doors: Spray on to Lubricates garage door runners to extend the life of your garage door
21. Saw: Rub it onto saws to keep from rusting and extend the life of the saw
22. Credit Cards: Rub a little on sticky residue from stickers on credit cards when they arrive in the mail
23. Remove Paint from Windows: Removes paint from windows – just use on a rag and apply “elbow grease”
24. Remove marks on Dry Erase Boards: Just use on a rag and apply “elbow grease” (even removes permanent marker)
25. Mirrors: A little on a rag with removes mascara from tile floors and mirrors (be sure to wipe floor clean after using WD-40)
26. Medicine Bottles: Removes labels from medicine bottles for reuse.
27. Luggage: Drip a few drops on luggage zippers to lubricate well before travel
28. Nail Polish Remover from Floors: Use a little on a rag and it removes nail polish from hardwood floors (be sure to wipe floor clean after using WD-40)
29. Clothes Dryer: Ever had a child accidentally leave a crayon in their pocket and it melt in your dryer? Add some to a rag and it removes crayon from inside clothes dryers (make sure to unplug dryer fi rst)
30. Wallpaper: Use a drop on a rag and some old fashioned “elbow grease” and wipe off crayon from your wallpaper

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

February 16th

National Almond Day

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/ingredients/nut-recipes/almond-recipes

http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/1593/Almond-Rice-Casserole83875.shtml

http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/1593/Almond-Rice-Casserole83875.shtml

http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/1593/Almond-Rice-Casserole83875.shtml