I don't get to cook much, but I like it. The daughter and her fam are coming Sunday, so today, I made the potatoes, 5 lbs of reds, 1/2 lb butter, 1/4 cup minced garlic, 12 oz sour cream, salt and pepper. Boiled 'em for an hour and a half, peeled by hand, then add all the other stuff and mash like crazy. Containerize and refrigerate ( Read more... )

Shiver me timbers! It be Talk Like a Pirate Day!

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Tuesday night, Aug 5. Late afternoon / Early evening ( Read more... )

So far, no one I know knows anyone that was hurt. The Mayor says at this point there are 6 dead confirmed, at least 6 hospitalized in critical shape, and 22 in better shape.

Today, on lucky 7/7/7, poor old Jack had to go. He was twitching, foaming at the mouth, and crying. Karen and I held him under water till he passed. He didn't struggle much as he went, and I think he knew it was time, and now he's free of pain. I buried him under his peony bush, and put catnip with him. We piled stones on top to make a cairn, and I ( Read more... )

Poor old Jack is breathing his last. The vet today said he's having total kidney failure, and it's just a matter of time. 17 years is pretty good for a cat. He will be buried under the backyard peony bush, where he liked to sit. It's pretty hard on Karen, she was very attached.

Bishop entered the world Thursday night/Friday morning. A bit premature, but over 6 pounds, and just needing a bit of oxygen. He should be fine, even though Chey is a bit anxious. She's fine, too. I have a grandson.

He will be a boy, due July/August. They want to name him Bishop. Cool.

Whew, 6 days of drinking, partying and gambling. Did pretty good shooting dice, almost paid for the hotel and flight, but not the car, meals, and booze. I think I need a vacation from my vacation. Might go down to see the grandbaby this week, for a couple hours.