TBT ~ Shopping ~ BLT Crab Salad ~ Chicken Bacon Veggie Pasta Stir-Fry ~ Bruiser ~ Bear

Good 53º pink clouds around morning. Hit 99º here yesterday. Going to be 93º today, or so "they" say. Then cooling to the 80ºs for the weekend. 

Happy Throw Back Thursday

My neighbor Roger and I on sawhorse ponies... 1954

Yesterday I went into Grants Pass and got the new lens put in my glasses. OMG, I can see my computer screen sooooo much better! I wore my red shirt that has sparkly glasses of wine on it and it says, "At my age... I need glasses". They guys who assemble the glasses loved it!

Then to the Dollar Store, Grocery Outlet, and Big Lots to shop for a basket I promised to put together for our JCRW Ronald Reagan BBQ in Sept. The baskets are raffled off and the proceeds go to our scholarship fund and for flags for schools and copies of the Constitution for 9th graders. When I get it, well... not a basket, but a canvas carrier, all put together I will take a picture. I got some fun stuff for it. I stopped at Elmer's. I had a coupon I paid $10 for good for $20 worth of food and drink. I ordered a glass of wine while I waited for my "to go" BLT Crab Salad... Lettuce, hardboiled egg, avocado, bacon, tomato, olives, and crab. OMGOOOOD!!

Dinner on Tuesday was a "clean out the fridge meal". This was SOOOOOO good!!

One can each of pigeon peas, sliced mushrooms, artichoke hearts, chicken (Costco), a zucchini and cherry tomatoes and a pepper from Jeannie, some stir-fry veggies, and bacon crumbles (also Costco). 

Everything went into the pan that had been drizzled with olive oil... let slow cook with lid on until veggies tender.

Meanwhile cook the pasta... I just LOVE this cut spaghetti  for so many recipes..

Then, put spaghetti in pan and the cheese sauce and bacon. Stir and heat through.

Absolutely OMGOOOOOD!!! Will have some for breakfast!

Historically ...

1957 – U.S. Senator Strom Thurmond begins a filibuster to prevent the Senate from voting on Civil Rights Act of 1957; he stopped speaking 24 hours and 18 minutes later, the longest filibuster ever conducted by a single Senator.

1968 – Riots in Chicago, Illinois, during the Democratic National Convention.

1996 – Charles, Prince of Wales and Diana, Princess of Wales divorce.

2003 – An electricity blackout cuts off power to around 500,000 people living in south east England and brings 60% of London's underground rail network to a halt.

2011 – Hurricane Irene strikes the United States east coast, killing 47 and causing an estimated $15.6 billion in damage.

And births this date include....

1925 – Donald O'Connor, American singer, dancer, and actor (d. 2003)

1930 – Ben Gazzara, American actor (d. 2012)

 

1943 – David Soul, American actor

.... would NEVER have recognized him! 

1958 – Scott Hamilton, American figure skater

1969 – Jack Black, American actor

 

Then when it was "dog day" it should also have been "cat day". The Bruise comfy on the center of my desk resting his head on the mouse!

Mr. Bear has not been back. That WD-40 must be doing the trick! Sprayed my trash can too. A couple years back the bears were on a mission to go through everyone's trash can. The trash pick up service said dumped out cans were all over the place!

 

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

August 28th

National Cherry Tunovers Day

http://lemon-sugar.com/2012/12/easy-cherry-turnovers.html/

and... here's another version also using crescent rolls:

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/quick-cherry-turnovers

Afghanistan War Vet ~ Mug Shots ~ Mike S ~ Eggs & Yogurt ~ Spicy Mayo & Hawaiian Salt ~ Mr. Bear ~ WHI

Good 55º morning. Hit in the 90º's yesterday. Humid.

This story is just too sad and unforgivable.  Disabled Veteran Evicted From Foreclosed Home, All His Stuff Dumped In Front Yard
http://ktvl.com/shared/news/top-stories/stories/ktvl_vid_13641.shtml

Neighbors are taking donations for this man, who has medals from the war in Afghanistan and where he lost a leg in combat.

I donated to this cause at:
http://www.gofundme.com/dausok

Our government is being run by ASS HOLES!!!!!!

FUNNY PICTURE OF THE DAY:

Here's an interesting site... busy too. Click on the "Home" page for more info...

http://www.bobbyworks.com/Celebrity%20Mug%20Shots.htm

 

Historically this date...

A whole bunch of stuff happened. Important to those involved, but didn't heat my soup.

 

Today is PJ's sister Mike's birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIKE. You tryin' to catch up with me??? I hope you have a great day!

And births this date include....

1908 – Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States (d. 1973)

1916 – Martha Raye, American actress (d. 1994)

...7 husbands! But a great American for all she did for our troops!

1937 – Tommy Sands, American actor and singer

1942 – Daryl Dragon, American keyboardist (Captain & Tennille)

1943 – Tuesday Weld, American actress

1947 – Barbara Bach, American actress

1952 – Paul Reubens, American actor

From the Daily Drivel gals, I learned that when you make scrambled eggs you add in a spoonful of mayonnaise, whisk it well, and cook. Your eggs will be the creamiest ever! So, I decided on scrambled eggs and yogurt for breakfast yesterday... Instead of regular mayonnaise I used Tabasco Spicy Mayo. OMGOOOOOOD!

I topped the eggs with pepper and some Hawaiian red sea salt Jen's brother Jimmy gave me.............

What a tasty little repast!

The mayonnaise and salt can be purchased from Amazon. The Spice Lab is the brand of the salt and can be purchased from the company. Shipping with Amazon is cheaper.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Spice-Hawaiian-Oz-Jar-Coarse/dp/B005SED1TU

http://shop.thespicelab.com/index.php/

I forgot to tell you yesterday that the WD-40 must be working in regards to the bear. I heard a loud noise about 2am and turned on the light and looked out. Didn't see anything. Then later in the morning I was out back and noticed the big metal trash can I keep the birdseed and cracked corn in was moved. Hmmm.............. me thinks Mr. Bear went to pick up the can and the  smell of the WD-40 made him drop it and take off! No visit from him last night!

Yesterday I recorded Ellen's show just so I could go back and watch it later and skip the stuff I wasn't interested in. She had Obummer on via Skype. This show was filmed while Moochelle was in China (February? March?) Anyway, he got a loud ovation from the audience. Must have hand picked all Dems to see the show! The White House Idiot complained that while Moochelle is in China that he "was stuck with 2 dogs at home" !!!!! STUCK?????? How can you be "stuck" with a dog when they are better than most people????? GAWD he makes me throw up!  Ok, off the

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

 xo Sue Mom Bobo

August 27th

Today is Just Because Day. Finally, you have a chance to do something without a rhyme or reason. Most often in life, we do things because we have to, or we want to, or it's expected of us. None of those reasons apply today.  

Is there something you'd like to do, but there isn't a reason or logic for doing it? Well, today is the day to go out and do something "just because". It is most enjoyable if it is an uncommon, or unexpected activity or action. Perhaps, you have something in mind. If not, just go with the first thing that comes to your mind.  "Just because" activities often come from a "whim" or a "what if I" type of thought. We know you will quickly get the hang of this day, and have a lot of fun with it. 

To get you started, here are some of our suggestions for Just Because Day :

• Take an unplanned day of vacation
• Visit someone you haven't seen in a while
• Knock on someone's door and compliment them for their great lawn
• Skip, don't walk
• Spin a wheel, and bicycle in the opposite direction of where the arrow points.
• Buy something you don't need.
• Jump in a puddle (would be nice if we HAD some rain!)
• Walk backwards

Here is a great idea- send someone some flowers- - "just because".

Zucchini Soup ~ Barn ~ Dr. Pelson ~ Conundrum ~ Dog Day

Good 52º morning. Don't want to be up. Bruiser made me get out of bed because he was hungry!

Here is a good recipe for all of you who have a ton of zucchini from and in your gardens....

ZUCCHINI SOUP

1 T unsalted butter

2 T extra-virgin olive oil

1 small onion, chopped

1 garlic clove thinly sliced

Kosher or sea salt

fresh ground pepper

1½ pounds zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced ¼" thick

2/3 cup vegetable stock or low sodium broth

In a large saucepan melt butter in the olive oil. Add onion and garlic, season with salt and pepper and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, 7-8 minutes. Add zucchini, cook stirring frequently, until softened, about 10 minutes. Add stock and 1½ cups water. Bring to simmer, cook until zucchini is very soft, about 10 minutes

Working in 2 batches, puree the soup in blender until it's silky-smooth. Return to saucepan, season with salt and pepper (to taste). Serve it either hot or chilled, garnished with julienne zucchini. Or, freeze it for later.

Yesterday Chad and Darin came back to finish the mesh over the openings in the barn eves.

It's weird how the barn roof is so busy looking in a photo!

I went to my eye doctor for my annual exam yesterday with Dr. Pelson. He still looks like he's in high school. He had gone to school, been in the Navy, and has 4 children. So nice. Said the old eyeballs are perfect. No problems. Yeah!

After the eye exam I met Dee at the Elk's for a glass of wine and a nice chat. Home, the Emmys (which I didn't see all of, napped, but good thing it's recorded!).

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(from Mike C) A Conundrum........

Seems we constantly hear about how Social Security is

going to run out of money. How come we never hear about welfare or food stamps running out of money?

What's interesting is the first group "worked for" their money, but the second didn't.
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Historically and births this date ......................

1818 – Illinois becomes the 21st state in the union of the United States.

1883 – The 1883 eruption of Krakatoa begins its final, paroxysmal, stage.

1920 – The 19th amendment to United States Constitution takes effect, giving women the right to vote.

1942 – Holocaust in Chortkiav, western Ukraine: At 2.30 am the German Schutzpolizeistarts driving Jews out of their houses, divides them into groups of 120, packs them in freight cars and deports 2000 to Belzec death camp. 500 of the sick and children are murdered on the spot

...............so horrible and disgusting. Too bad a Jewish man/woman didn't' get the chance to terrorize, brutalize and slowly kill Hitler!

1970 – The then new feminist movement, led by Betty Friedan, leads a nation-wideWomen's Strike for Equality.

And births this date include...

1864 - my paternal grandmother, Emma Laney. Unfortunately I never got to know her... she would have been 81 when I was born, but she passed away before that.

1910 – Mother Teresa, Macedonian-born Indian missionary; Nobel Peace Prize recipient (d. 1997)

1980 – Macaulay Culkin, American actor

    .........can you say 'drugs' !!!

FUNNY PICTURE OF THE DAY:

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

August 26th

National Dog Day

(Dude and Maggie)

(Dude tolerating Bruiser!)

(My Scuffy Ann of Stockbridge)

(Lucy with Jerry)

(Our Yukon  aka Yukie Boy)

   

National Dog Day has two goals: to honor dogs, and to rescue dogs from homelessness and abuse. It's an opportunity for us to recognize and appreciate the value and importance of dogs in our lives.

This day is intended to honor dogs for all that they do for us. In addition to giving love and companionship, dogs help us out in countless ways. They are watchdogs for our safety. They lead the blind. Dogs aid in search and rescue, and they seek out bombs and drugs.

The second goal of National Dog Day is to rescue dogs in need. On occasion, dogs need us to save them from homelesness and abuse. The goal of the National Dog Day foundation is to rescue 10,000 dogs a year. Lend a hand to help a dog in need today, or any day.

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Origin of National Dog Day:

National Dog Day was created by the National Dog Day Foundation. Their motto is "Saving 10,000 Dogs - One Day at a Time".

President George W. Bush, a dog owner himself, sent a letter to the foundation in support of National Dog Day. (YEAH GW!!!!)