Rain! ~ Smilebox Song Dog Kennels ~ Bats ~ Layered Black Bean Dip

Good 48º drizzling morning. Yesterday the rain started about 4:45 and came down good most of the night. We got a total of 3/4". Good!! The Weather Bug says Eugene is under alert. Looks like lots of powerful rain laden clouds over their heads.

10-15 is radio code speak for 'prisoner in custody'.

Here is the Smilebox of Jennifer, Mike, and my trip out to Song Dog Kennels. Once it opens you can make it full screen by clicking the square green box bottom left of the screen.. you can also stop the slide show by clicking the double lines between the arrows.... and restart by clicking the arrow in the middle, and to get out of full screen click your Esc tab top left on your keyboard.

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PICTURE OF THE DAY ... Megabats in Australia

Historically and for famous births you can click this link..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/October_15

If you want to see pictures of my previous posts...go to

http://oregonsue.blogspot.com/2013/10/10-15-catch-22-dude-state-farm.html

Do you have a party or family gathering coming up? Here is a yummy layered black bean dip:

 

1 8oz pkg cream cheese

1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt

1¼ cups canned black beans, rinsed and drained

1 10oz can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies well drained

1 cup finely shredded 4 cheese blend

1 green onion, both white and green sliced

In medium mixing bowl blend the softened cream cheese with the yogurt until creamy. Spread this mixture onto the bottom of a shallow dish or pie plate. Layer the black beans over the cream cheese, then layer the diced tomatoes. Top with cheese and add green onions. Serve with tortilla chips.

For more flavor stir in some taco seasoning to the cream cheese mixture. Double recipe, and put in 9x13 pan.

 

Another one.......

Yesterday was laid back. Not much happenin here. Today I have a huge tray of skinless boneless chicken thighs in the crockpot with chicken stock for Dude. Bout it. Love this rainy weather!!!

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

October 15th

Chicken Cacciatore Day

http://blog.thenibble.com/2012/10/15/food-holiday-national-chicken-cacciatore-day/

And... it's also White Cane Safety Day celebrates and recognizes the achievements of the blind and visually impaired, and their independence. That independence is represented by the white cane that they use to travel from place to place.

The white cane is an invaluable tool for the blind. It affords blind people a freedom of movement they otherwise may not have. The white cane is a well recognized symbol of independence.

If you know someone who is blind or visually impaired, celebrate this day with him or her. We suggest you let them take you for a walk.

Navy Helicopter ~ Football ~ Rice Variety/Veggies/Chicken

Good 51º very cloudy morning. Only predicted is a "chance of rain".

Here is the radar...

No radio code for 10-14.

This from Gator. OMG. I was holding my breath watching this. The note attached to this video link said "No wonder Navy helicopter pilots get an extra allowance for their laundry.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/bC2XIGMI2kM

Last night's football game.. 9er fans will be happy. (Yeah Jeannie!)  Lamb fans not so much....

Historically this date...

1908 – The Chicago Cubs defeat the Detroit Tigers, 2-0, clinching the World Series. It would be their last one to date.

1912 – While campaigning in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the former President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt, is shot and mildly wounded by John Schrank, a mentally-disturbed saloon keeper. With the fresh wound in his chest, and the bullet still within it, Mr. Roosevelt still carries out his scheduled public speech.

1967 – The Vietnam War: The folk singer Joan Baez is arrested concerning a physical blockade of the U.S. Army's induction center in Oakland, California.

1968 – Jim Hines of the United States of America becomes the first man ever to break the so-called "ten-second barrier" in the 100-meter sprint in the Summer Olympic Games held in Mexico City with a time of 9.95 seconds.

2003 – Chicago Cubs fan Steve Bartman becomes infamously known as the scapegoat for the Cubs losing game 6 of the 2003 National League Championship Series to theFlorida Marlins. This has become known as the Steve Bartman incident.

And births this date include....

1790 – Thursday October Christian (d. 1831)

OMG, so interesting!

1890 – Dwight D. Eisenhower, American general and 34th President of the United States (d. 1969)

 

Our Senior Leadership class in high school went to Pepperdine University to see President Eisenhower receive an honorary degree. I got to shake his hand. OMG, he seemed larger than life and his hands were HUGE! He was very pleasant.

1927 – Roger Moore, English actor

Here is one of my "made up" recipes...

First I took some asparagus, broke off the ends where they give, cut them into bite-sized pieces and steamed them with a bit of water and some olive oil.

Next I got out all the rice I had and there were several... Kalinga Jekot (Philippines sticky rice), Rice Blend (sweet brown, wild, heriloom red, calmati brown... get it at Costco), Yellow Saffron, Batsmati (aged Italian rice, wild rice, garden herbs and vegetables), and Ulikar Red (Philippines) ...

Next I drained two cans of mushroom slices, 1 can of olives, shredded some zucchini, chopped 3 peppers, and cut corn off a cob and added all in with the asparagus (that had been drained)

 Spices were added... roasted garlic sea salt and pepper.. 

 

Then the drained chicken (BTW, if you have dogs or cats.. they LOVE the drained chicken water!!)

Then the cooked rice....

Mushroom Alfredo sauce and some grape tomatoes... and mixed well, heated.

 OMGOOOOOD!!!!! Topped it off with a little shredded Mozzarella cheese.

If you are looking for a variety of sea salt..go here:

 http://www.saltworks.us/

Yesterday was a trip out to Selma to a kennel where American Indian Dogs are raised and sold. What an interesting place. More about that tomorrow. If you want a sneak peek...

                                       http://www.indiandogs.com/

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

October 14th

National Dessert Day is a rich day filled with yummy treats!

Celebrate National Dessert Day today. For just one day, forget about the calories and high fat content in many desserts. Then, tomorrow you can go back to your diet.

It's easy to enjoy National Dessert Day . You can make your own desserts, buy them at the store, or go out to a restaurant and enjoy a dessert, or two. Make sure to have dessert with family or friends. It's even more fun that way.

May we suggest having dessert at every meal today!?

Have a happy, and fattening, National Dessert Day !!

Alert 1 ~ Heartwarming Story ~ Sunday Football ~ Monday Night Football ~ Columbus Day ~ My Dad

Good 37º ice on the barn roof morning.

and the turkeys are out and about...

10-13 is radio code speak for "advise weather and road conditions".

Today is the birthday of former Wilsonite and friend, Mike Bastian. Happy Birthday Mike!!

I got my Alert 1  and hooked it up yesterday. The phone hooks into the machine and the machine hooks into the phone line. I pushed the button on the bracelet and Jaden answered with, "Susan Maxwell do you need help?" I told him it was the test as I just hooked it up. He verified my information, address etc. Really nice. So, if I fall down and can't reach my wine or have a heart attack in bed, push the button, they will call Brian and tell him to come check on me! Or if he doesn't answer or suggests they do...  they will call 911. I feel much better now. A big sigh of relief. The machine is on my desk..

But... since I have Bruiser who climbs on everything in the house except the kitchen counters.. I put a basket over the machine so he can't step on it accidentally and set it off!

....and yes you ancient deputies... that is an old LASD flashlight! It's a Bright Star No. 1626 and says Property of Los Angeles County. When I went to turn it in, they just said, keep it! They didn't need any antiques!

You want to read how left-wing stupid Gwyneth Paltrow is....

Makes you want to throw up a little in your mouth!

http://www.usatoday.com/story/theoval/2014/10/09/gwyneth-paltrow-obama-fundraiser/17005873/    GAG!

Historically this date

1875 – The United States Continental Congress orders the establishment of theContinental Navy (later renamed the United States Navy).

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALL YOU NAVY GUYS... (squids ...)

1792 – In Washington, D.C., the cornerstone of the United States Executive Mansion (known as the White House since 1818) is laid.

1962 – The Pacific Northwest experiences a cyclone the equal of a Cat 3 hurricane. Winds measured above 150 mph at several locations; 46 people died.

 

And births this date includes....

1915 – Cornel Wilde, American actor (d. 1989)

1921 – Yves Montand, Italian singer and actor (d. 1991)

1925 – Margaret Thatcher, English politician (d.2013

1941 – Paul Simon, American singer and musician (Simon & Garfunkel)

 

1942 – Pamela Tiffin, American film actress

 

1959 – Marie Osmond, American entertainer

1962 – Kelly Preston, American actress

 

1967 – Kate Walsh, American actress

 

1969 – Nancy Kerrigan, American figure skater

1970 – Paul Potts, British opera singer

I got the following follow up story from my pal PattyK, about a boy who found $10 in the Cracker Barrel parking lot and gave it to a man in uniform in the restaurant. Here is the rest of the story.. (get out the Kleenex)

The above photo is of this young boy hugging his soldier father's gravestone.

http://nethugs.com/inspirational/stories/ohio-boys-gift-to-soldier/ 

Football yesterday.... Oh yes!!!

                                                                  WHOOPPEE!

                                                                  

                                                                                                   

                                                                           

Tonight's Monday Night Football:

I did make that rice/asparagus/mushroom Alfredo dish last night but it will have to go on tomorrow's blog. It was OMGOOD!!!

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

October 13th

Columbus Day Observed

Christopher Columbus arrived in the Americas on October 12, 1492. Now..... the extreme lefties in Seattle have changed the name of Columbus Day to "Indigenous People's Day".

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/06/us-usa-washington-columbus-idUSKCN0HV27E20141006?feedType=RSS

 GAWD!!!! The lefties want to change everything in this country that we have loved and revered. They want no more flag salutes, no God in anything, and they want to run every corner of our lives! Excuse me while I puke!

NAVY Day

My Dad, Leslie Laney, 16 years old, USN, 1917 WWI,

sailed to France aboard the USS Amerika. OMG, he was so cute and so young!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_America_(ID-3006)

Launched in 1905 as the USS Amerika, the name later anglicized to "America"...

BB63 .. USS Missouri ... Brian served aboard as a US Marine in the Gulf War... a Marine Corps Detachment ... MARDET

GO NAVY!!