Deep Thoughts

If I lived back in the Wild West days, instead of carrying a six-gun in my holster, I'd carry a soldering iron. That way, if some smart-aleck cowboy said something like, "Hey look. He's carrying a soldering iron!" and started laughing, and everybody else started laughing, I could just say, "That's right, it's a soldering iron. The soldering iron of justice." Then everybody would get real quiet and ashamed, because they made fun of the soldering iron of justice, and I could probably hit them up for a free drink. – Jack Handy

Nice

It's been a whirlwind day here at Puget Sound. It is hot today. Dmouse has inspired me to blog my day in pictures.
Without further ado...

First, I had to get my beloved Cannon Eos Rebel fixed. For the love of Pete, the damn thing hasn't worked in over a year. I did everything I could, but my efforts fell short of fixing it (new batteries). So, there is only one person in South Sound who can fix a camera and he lives way out in BFD (Bum-Fucked Egypt, for all you non-Southerners). It was a gorgeous drive and he managed to find out the problem. For some reason, the camera got confused when it last rewound. So, basically, all he had to do was remove the film. :) He said it wasn't worth charging me for it, but I insisted I give him something. He charged me $5 for his time. Woo hoo.


He was a talkative kind of guy, but I didn't mind. He told me lots of interesting things about the area and even took me into his backyard so I could see his view of the bay. He lives right in the shipping lane! The water was moving soo fast, and you could see 3 different islands. This view is facing Bud Bay Inlet.


After that, we went to the Farmer's Market. It was lively (as usual) and C adored the jazz ensemble that was playing on the stage. We ate a Humbao (pork-filled, sweet bread dumpling) and danced to the music. C also got a free apple from the stand on the left of the picture.




This is the Heritage Park Fountain. We have been waiting on this for a very long time. It is finally hot enough outside, that it was worth our time. As you can see, C went buck wild! She ran and screamed and participated in general mayhem. Hell, I did too.

This is...well, an air conditioning unit. It's days like these, I am most grateful that we decided to buy this last fall. It was nice to be able to come up to our sandwiched apartment and be able to cool it down in minutes. Ahhh, bliss.

So that is the end of my day. Of course, it isn't over, but I am not taking anymore pictures. But just in case you really need some more images, I do have some from another day.



We took a quick trip to the marina (note the boats), and we saw the Landing was set up for some festival. It was a boating thing...anyway, we saw this baked potato vendor. The whole sign reads: Baked Potatoes and Chocolate Brownie Sundaes. Hmmmm....interesting flavor combinations. The best part was a group of 3 seniors singing pirate songs on a loud speaker. No, they were not drunk.


I told you before, C and I get around town on a bike and a trailer. Well, here it is. Our Flintstone-powered limosine.

I am soo done. My fingers hurt.

Woot! Ding!

Woot (a triumphant shout) Ding (indication that you moved up a level).

I just dinged 30! That's right a whole other decade under my belt. It feels weird, because I can still vividly remember my 15 year old self, but she was just a kid...I'm an adult. Wow.

Frankly, I am stymied. I don't even know how to feel about it. I know I don't feel bad...but I guess I am starting to feel, well, mortal.

Was there a temperature drop in hell?

I never thought I would see the day when there would be a country/rock/rap amalgamation.

But here is is...everybody meet Cowboy Troy. Go ahead, watch the video if you are feeling randy. ;)

It's not bad. I think would like to hear something else of his. I do really like the blend though...interesting sound.

You gotta have friends

Click me if you just need someone to listen.

Recipes, my dears!

Okay, I don't have anything scathing or slightly interesting to write about. Boo hoo. So, here are some recipes that I really like.

Cakies
1 box Cake mix (any flavor)
1/3 cup Oil
2 Eggs
1/2 can Frosting (any flavor)

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. In large bowl, combine cake mix, oil, and eggs; stir until thoroughly moistened. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten.

2. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 1 min, then remove from cookie sheet.

3. Frost after cool. Makes about 3 dozen cookies.

Hoppin' John (Old Southern recipe)

1 LB fresh or dried black-eyed peas
2 tbl butter
1 yellow onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 1/2 quarts chicken stock
1 tbl salt
1 tsp pepper
2 dried cayenne peppers (I use flakes to taste)
1 bay leaf
1 cup long grain rice

If using dried peas, rinse and sort, and soak overnight in water. If using fresh, rinse and sort through. Set aside.

Melt the butter in a heavy soup stock pot and cook the onion, celery, and bell pepper just to wilt.

Add the stock and bring to a boil.

Add the peas, salt, pepper, cayenne, and bay leaf. Return to boil and skim any scum that rises to the top. Reduce heat to medium low and cook until the peas are just tender, about 1 hour for dried and 15 minutes for fresh.

Add the rice and stir well. Cover and cook for 15 more minutes, or until the rice is done and the stock is absorbed. Discard the bay leaf.

Serve with a dash of hot sauce and some corn bread!

Oye...having a major brain fart. Will have to write more later.

Happy Mother's Day

to me...and to you too.
Here's what I got.

Scrappin' Peeps Crop Club! You have to click on the link that says: Crop Club Members. It's a great deal.

Umm, yeah, that's about it. May the force be with you.