Throw Back Thursday ~ Baby Turkeys ~ Mr. Big Ears ~ New Wine ~ Del & Tom ~ Self-Defense Tip ~ Croatian Olive Spread ~ US Coast Guard Day

Good 52º clear sunny morning. Hit 93º yesterday. Warmer predicted for today.

Today is Throw Back Thursday...

1981 Jerry and I dancing at Kristen's wedding...

And my Jerry working Watch Deputy at Temple Sheriff's Station, smokin' his "ceee-gar" !

He would always take the paper band off the cigar and ask me, "Do you like music?" Of course I said, "yes" and then he'd take the band and put it on my finger saying, "Good, here's a whole band!"

I looked out back yesterday and the momma turkey and babies were out there... 

A few minutes later the turkeys were gone but Mr. Big Ears was out there...

This shared by pal, Gator, former USN Intelligence...  He should know! LOL:

Growers in South Australia have developed a new hybrid grape that acts as an anti-diuretic!

A single glass at night could mean a peaceful, uninterrupted night's sleep.

New Wine for Seniors, I kid yo not....

Clare Valley vintners in South Australia, which primarily produce Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Grigio wines, have  developed this new grape. It is expected to reduce the number of trips older people have to make to the bathroom during the night. The new wine will be marketed as

PINO MORE 

 I heard it through the grapevine!

Today is a special high school friend's anniversary... Adelle (Easton) Graves and her Tom are celebrating their 51st Anniversary. Happy Anniversary kids!!!

With their Barkley!

Historically this date...

1892 – The father and stepmother of Lizzie Borden are found murdered in their Fall River, Massachusetts home.

1944 – The Holocaust: a tip from a Dutch informer leads the Gestapo to a sealed-off area in an Amsterdam warehouse, where they find and arrest Jewish diarist Anne Frank, her family, and four others.

1987 – The Federal Communications Commission rescinds the Fairness Doctrine which had required radio and television stations to present controversial issues "fairly".
HA! That never happened again!!!

1993 – A federal judge sentences Los Angeles Police Department officers Stacey Koon andLaurence Powell to 30 months in prison for violating motorist Rodney King's civil rights.
 

Births this date include....

1901 – Louis Armstrong, American jazz trumpeter and singer (d. 1971)

1944 – Richard Belzer, American actor and comedian

1955 – Billy Bob Thornton, American actor and writer

... weirdo ... at this point he's had 6 wives!

 1962 – Roger Clemens, American baseball player

Today is also the 1961 birthday of  an

arrogant, entitled, self-indulged, egotistical, self-serving,

conceited, narcissistic, pompous, idiotic, supercilious, 

superficial, unaccountable, aloof, insolent, self-important, 

schmuck. Guess who?

This shared by Gracie Elliott (LASD ret) .. a GREAT tip for self-defense!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyS79VKKKwg&feature=youtu.be

Mike came over yesterday afternoon. I had a bunch of metal stuff that needed to go to the recycle place. He filled the bed of his pick up with it. He also took my stair stepper, looks similar to this one..

and gave it to his daughter-in-law. I used it for awhile, but it made my back hurt. The stationary bike is much better for me!

This olive spread came from Safeway. It's made in Croatia..

http://dalmatiaspreads.com/

You can buy it on line ... amazon has it and also:

https://www.gourmetfoodworld.com/dalmatia-green-olive-spread-tapenade-1859

At Safeway and it was $4.99 a jar.

I LOVE green olives and this is the BEST and I could just eat it by the spoonful out of the jar!!!!

Anyway, I was going to make a meatball sandwich and slather this on the bun, but I was not hungry. Maybe today.

Chair, wine, TV.

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

August 4th

US Coast Guard Day

U.S. Coast Guard Day honors the military branch that protects our waters and shorelines. The U.S. Defense Department suggests that this day is largely an internal celebration for all Coast Guard personnel and their families, past and present. But, we'd like to encourage everyone to honor the brave members of this important branch of the military.

Celebrate U.S. Coast Guard Day by learning more about the responsibilities and functions of the U.S. Coast Guard. They are now playing an even  more extensive role in Homeland Security to protect our country.

We salute Coast Guard personnel today and every day. We hope you do, too.

Errands ~ Jelly Bean Wine ~ Marie & Bob Vincent ~ Funny T-Shirts ~ Watermelon Day

   

 

Good 45º clear sunny morning.

We topped out at 87º yesterday. Nice.

Yesterday I ran a few errands. I want to order Jelly Bean wine, made in California, but none of the wine stores are open before noon, or 4pm around here! I had contacted one store, Napa (new in town) and they were going to call me back about the ordering, but never have!

So, next was a short visit at Kitchen Company with Jennifer and the ladies. Next Safeway for groceries and a nice chat with checker Lisa, who was a NY Corrections Officer prior to moving to Oregon. I had on my "Lawn Enforcement Officer" shirt and she loved it!

 Mine is yellow.

Then to the vets to get dog and cat meds for fleas and ticks and heartworm, Ace for a new swivel aerator for the kitchen faucet,  pharmacy for prescriptions, and to Rays for boneless skinless chicken thighs on sale~!

This from my pal Dave Clark (LASD ret):

Works for me!

A special day today, former Temple City neighbors Bob and Marie Vincent are celebrating their 53rd wedding anniversary. CONGRATULATIONS kids!!!

Historically this date...........

1934 – Adolf Hitler becomes the supreme leader of Germany by joining the offices of President andChancellor into Führer.

1936 – Jesse Owens wins the 100 meter dash, defeating Ralph Metcalfe, at the Berlin Olympics.

1958 – The nuclear submarine USS Nautilus travels beneath the Arctic ice cap.

2004 – The pedestal of the Statue of Liberty reopens after being closed since the September 11 attacks.

And births this date include....

1926 – Tony Bennett, American singer

1951 – Jay North, American actor

1977 – Tom Brady, American football player

... WHOOT WHOOT! Go Patriots!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am so glad he and that odd Bridgett Moynahan are not together anymore.  She's on Blue Bloods, one of my fav shows, but I can't stand her character. Actors do not fall too far from the tree of who they really are when acting! She and Len Cariou are the two I can't stand!

 

Ok, off the soapbox!

These are funny... tee shirts available...

Later dinner was reruns. Then chair, wine, and TV.

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

August 3rd

 

August 3, 2016 is

National Watermelon Day

Today is National Watermelon Day! Watermelon is a delicious summer fruit that has become a staple at family picnics and cookouts. Did you know that watermelons are 92% water? No wonder they’re so refreshing!

There are around 300 different kinds of watermelon in the U.S. and Mexico. You can find red, pink, white, and yellow varieties in various sizes and shapes. Watermelons are usually quite large, and many county fairs award prizes for the biggest ones. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the heaviest watermelon weighed 262 pounds. To learn more interesting watermelon facts, check out www.watermelon.org.

To celebrate National Watermelon Day, have some watermelon for dessert tonight! Slice it up and eat it plain, cook it on the grill, mix it into a salsa, or blend it into a cocktail. Enjoy!

Gerald Sakamoto ~ Women Equal To Men? ~ Sleeping Clintoons ~ Brusier's Birthday ~ Spencer ~ Marie ~ Meatballs In Pasta Sauce

Good 52º clear sunny morning 91º was our high yesterday.

I heard about a man on the news who went missing from Pasadena found dead in a maintenance yard in Los Angeles. Yesterday I got a phone call from Jim Harper and he asked if I remembered a Gerry Sakamoto from our class. Of course! He was adorable. Well, as it turns out this guy who they found is named Gerald Sakamoto, age 71.

http://abc7.com/news/missing-pasadena-man-with-alzheimers-found-dead-in-dtla/1451841/

Must be one and the same as I doubt there are many with that name and our age! Too sad. He had Alzheimer's.  http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/general-news/20160801/missing-71-year-old-pasadena-man-with-alzheimers-found-dead-in-los-angeles

No foul play in his death.

This is funny... from my friend Turk. Thanks for the laugh Turk!

After posting that video and pictures of Bill Clintoon sleeping during Hill-Liar-y's speech I remembered I had seen on of them both sleeping at a function... such respect! HA~

Yesterday I kept putzing with photos I had removed from photo albums, scanned them, and put them on the hard drive.  Made a Smilebox of some photos from my high school's 50th Anniversary in 1987. Took most of the videos off my iPhone and put them on an external hard drive.

I have designated today as Bruiser's birthday. I first saw him hunting in my pasture in March or April 2008 so I figured he probably was born in 2007 after Jerry died. I know Jerry sent him to me! Today we will celebrate Bruiser being 9 years old! He has his own chair....

But, as you know cats... they nap wherever ....

Today is also the birthday of pal Erika's husband Spencer. HAPPY BIRTHDAY SPENCE!

AND............... it's also the birthday of former Temple City neighbor, friend Marie Vincent.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARIE!

Historically this date.........

1776 – The signing of the United States Declaration of Independence took place.

1923 – As vice president, Calvin Coolidge becomes the 30th President of the United States after the death of Warren G. Harding

1934 – Gleichschaltung: Adolf Hitler becomes Führer of Germany.

1964 – Vietnam War: Gulf of Tonkin incident – North Vietnamese gunboats allegedly fire on the U.S. destroyers USS Maddox and USS Turner Joy.

1990 – Iraq invades Kuwait, eventually leading to the Gulf War.

 ..........my Brian joins the Marines!

And births this date include...

1924 – Carroll O'Connor, American actor (d. 2001)

 

1932 – Peter O'Toole, Irish actor (d.2013)

1945 – Joanna Cassidy, American actress

Dinner was some Omaha Steaks meatballs, spinach, corn... 

I cooked the meatballs in the air fryer at 400º for 12 minutes. They came out all crispy and yummy.  I had heated some Cucina & Amore Basilico pasta sauce (I get from Amazon.com) 

and mixed the meatballs in the sauce. The corn heated in the air fryer for a couple of minutes. Then I dished up the meatballs on the baby spinach, topped them with Parmesan cheese, and slathered pomegranate mayo on the corn.

OMGOOOOOD!!!

I did have a good chat with Jim Harper and then later one with Sandy (Todoran) Beck. 

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

August 2nd

National Ice Cream Sandwich Day

 

National Ice Cream Sandwich Day is a time to enjoy a cold sandwich.......an ice cream sandwich.

In July and August, we find many special days for one kind of ice cream or another. The ice cream sandwich is so popular, and tastes so good, that it earns its own special day....today.

Ice cream sandwiches have been around since the early 1900s. Vanilla, chocolate and a combination of the two, are the most popular. You can make homemade sandwiches. Just put some ice cream between a couple wafers, and.. ...Voila! Don't have wafers? That's okay. Put some ice cream between two of your favorite cookies.

We hope that you have a great National Ice Cream Sandwich Day.