by Renee EveWhat is your favorite fall outing?? I love going to the apple orchard, and getting a Queens Apple, which is an apple that is cored, with hot caramel, nuts, whip cream and a cherry. We do the train ride to pick out pumpkins, We watch my kids throw Hay in the big barn. I go thru Story Book Village with my little one now, the older ones go to the spook house with my husband. We eat Cider and Doughnuts and of course take home some Cider and doughnuts???
Favorite Fall Recipes??? I would love a good crock pot chili recipe for Halloween night, I'm SO SICK OF PIZZA, and I would love to make homemade bread to go with the Chili.
As you can tell I love the fall, and all that accompanies it, even raking the leaves :O)
152 comments:
WOOOHOOO!!!!!!!!!!
First!!!!
Off to read!!!
Morning Everyone!!
RENEE: I'm not sure what my fave Fall activity is..I'm still kinda waiting for the seasons to change. ;) The nights are cooling down some, and our neighbors are pulling up chairs to sit on the front porch and talk and laugh after a long hot summer. I like walking around the neighborhood and saying HI and checking in with everyone.
I finally got my mom's chili recipe to taste exactly like it did when she made it. I've never made it in a crockpot..don't know if it would tranfer over.
Here's hoping we see a change in the weather soon...I'm ready for it!!
IBB: Congrats on FIRST!!
Favorite Fall activity..
There are all kinds of fall festivals and bazaars around here...
I love going to these...
they even have a hot air ballon festival... didn't get there this year...
I have a really good crock pot recipe ... it is called Sante Fe chowder... let me know if you are interested in that... I make cornbread to go with it...
Hope everyone has a great day....
Morning ZONA!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I also had big problems with the blog and my space this weekend...
blog would let me read... but would not let me post...
and myspace wouldn't let me log in... kept telling me verify my log in info with a captcha thing but wouldn't show any letters in the box... was very aggrivating!!!
IBB: I was posting on the blog last night when the page just changed on me. It wasn't the same one as last week..it was just freaky weird...and then it changed back. I logged out...there were definately gremlins about!! ;)
Good morning Hooters!
Congrats on 1st ibb and hi to you Zona. Ibb- I would love that recipe!
Reene Eve- great blog-my favorite activity in fall is also the apple orchard/pumpkin patch. I have been there 3 times this year so far. I always loved to take my kids when the were little, and am looking forward to taking my grandbabies in a few years.
Mr. Goldie made chili yesterday- his own secret recipe and it is awesome! I would love to enter him in a contest. But it wouldn't work in the slow cooker, sorry.
I am so excited! I get to go upstairs and take a shower today. Although the trip up is going to be painful (I am horribly bruised and sore from my hip bone to my hoochie coochie and about 6 inches wide) TMI???? LOL
the area of my thighs that they did the angio and put in the stents are sore too). I am good sitting or just walking. it is the getting up and down that is a bitch. But its all good, there is a pulse in my feet again!!!
i just heard on the news that they found the missing SUV in the Jennifer Hudson family case- with a childs body.I am so sad for that family!
Have a good day everyone!!
Goldie..
Good morning..
So glad that your procedure went soooo well on friday....
Glad you are here and posting so early...
Morning Owls!!!
Renee Eve...Could you come rake my leaves??? Pretty please?
I love the Fall also, I think my favorite activity is going to all the festivals. The air is (usually) clean and crisp and the trees beautiful. I just enjoy being outside (unless it has to do with leaf removal). We went to a local farm last weekend with my SO's daughter and her 2 yr old godson. They had a little hay maze, a pumpkin jungle gym, pumpkin decorating, hay rides and a make-your-own scarecrow. We all had a blast. Of course, we had to have Cider after all that activity. I bought a beautiful dark red 'mum and some wonderful apples. *sigh* I want to go it all again!
*do* it all again. Sheesh!
Goldie...Glad you are up and about!!
Tink...Thinking of you today!! (((hugs)))
Good Morning Everyone:
IBB: Congrats on First, I would love your Santa Fe Chowder Rec. and Corn Bread :0)
I'm sorry Zona your still waiting for fall its so cold here at night we have Frost everymorning on the cars, grass, and roofs.
My sister is over visiting today with me, shes getting so skinny, she had gastric bypass on September 2 and shes lost around 50 pounds. I'm envious. LOL but very happy for her.
Oh I was BOO'd today, for those of you who don't know what BOO'd or GHOSTED is its where you leave a bag full of candy on your neighbors porch with a note and a picture of a Ghost and put it in your window, then tonite I have to BOO to neighbors tonite, I know who BOO'd us my son Anthonys, friend Juliano who lives around the block from us, hes been friends with him since Kindergarten, very nice young man, and he has a great family. She has 5 children in 8th grade, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and a 3 year old. Bless her heart, I don't know how she does it.
Ok off to visit with my sister. She can only have tea no coffee for her for 6 months so she has 4 and a week to go.
HI GOLDIE!! I'm soooo glad that everything went so well. I'm sorry you're hurting, hope the pain goes away soon. Oh, and never TMI.. ;)
Morning SCIRISH!!
Mr. Z just informed me that when he is on vacation, we are going to the "Fright Maze"..it's a corn maze on the west side of town. I've never been to one, and he laughed when he said I would 'love' it...ok, what am I getting myself into here????
Good morning,
WooHoo to you, Ibb, for first. I also love to go to the fall festivals. What fun!
Morning, Zona. i'm glad you are starting to get a little cooler weather. Like you, I have my mother's chili recipe and it would not transfer to a crock pot.
Favorite Fall activity? Of course it is being with my grandchildren and going to the pumpkin patch. We have one here, right outside Houston named Delorio's. We went yesterday afternoon and bought all kinds of fresh vegtables and of course pumpkins. We also got three bales of hay to put out front for the scarecrow to sit on, next to a few pumpkins. My little granddaughters, 3 and 1 squealed at the site of all those pumpkins and thought they needed to touch each one. Too cute.... I love this new memory that we made yesterday.
I'm sorry, I mean she has 5 children total. LOL Hey I only had 1/2 a cup of coffee. LOL
Oh Goldie, You sound SORE, just take it EASY ok.
Zona...I hope you are not claustrophobic or scare easily...bwaaaa hahaaaa
Hi Renee, great blog, today.
I had forgotten about being Boo'd. It's been years since we did that. I probably don't run fast enough anymore to do it, and I might get caught.
Morning Glories!
Yay! IBB got first! LOL
Renee great blog. I think my favorite fall activity is getting out all of my cold weather clothes! LOL I can once again be comfortable and cover all of lumps and bumps from my neck to my knees! LMAO!
I do love Halloween and seeing how creative the little ones can get with their costumes. They are so dang cute!
Favorite fall food Chili or a nice pot of stew! With rolls or cornbread or fresh baked bread and lots of butter! Makes me hungry thinking about it!
Goldie you be careful going up those stairs. If you can't make it there is always perfume or cologne!
Hope everyone has a great Monday!
RONNIE: Good Morning! It's 56 here this morning!! We have the door open and Nikki is snuffing through the screen like she's gonna find a treasure out there!! ;)
LYNND: We just love Halloween too..it's a neighborhood event. LOL @ covering the lumps and bumps...
SCIRISH: Uh-oh..*gulp*...
Good Morning Owls. Be back in a few minutes.
If anyone is interested in doing the BOOING LOL this is the website that it was started from:
www.kidprintables.com/halloween
Ronnie: It is fun getting Boo'd have your daughter do it for you, then she can start it in her neighborhood. I'm going to BOO my NICE neighbor next door, and my other NICE neighbor down the street. Plus I'm gonna BOO my sister, LOL with a 2 cans of diet pop, and 2 100 Calorie snack packs, hey thats all I have, we have no candy in the house. I will stop at Walgreens later today to buy a bag of those Hershey mini candies and give each neighbor 1/2 a bag each.
Good Morning Ibebold. You are getting good at coming in First.
Good Morning Zona-my-Baby, Goldie, Scirish, Lynn, Ronnie and Renee. Happy "Apple Orchard Day".
Goldie - I hope you are feeling better.
Zona - You are up early or are you just going to bed?
VIG - What ferry did you finally make? We love living on an island except when there are long lines up the ferry?
My favourite Fall activity is going to Butchart's Gardens to see the pretty trees. I didn't manage to get there yesterday because I was too long at the gravesite. Brian, Tango, Tia and I are going tomorrow. Our lovely sunshine is supposed to last until then. Be back in a while.
Renee, My daughter has been doing this for a few years now and last year, someone left her the pumpkin container she had given them the year before, but with new goodies. Attached was a note that read something about knowing it was her the year before because of her famous homemade candy. Really quiet funny.
Morning Tink, hope you're doing well today.
TINK: I'm just closing the door..though Nikki is reluctant to let me do so..and I'm on my way to sleep. I wanted to send you my love before I go!! Night!! :)
Hope everyone enjoys thei crisp Fall day.
bbl
Mornin' Bird!
Lynn, Morning Glories to you, or should I say...'Happy Dew On The Pumpkins'?
Hope your day is a really good one.
Wonderful blog Renee Eve!
Good morning abd congrats on 1st IBB!
Good morning Zona, Goldie, Scirish, Ronnie, Lynn D and Tinka.
Extra ((((HUGS)))) for you today Tinka.
Renee I have never been boo'd nor have I boo'd anyone else. This is the first time I have ever heard of it. You learn something new every day. Lol!
I use to love going for drives in the fall. My Dad and I had a route we would take. He would take me and my sister and brother when we were little. Then when I got my license it was usually just him and I. It was mostly dirt road and along the banks of Roseway River. Very pretty. I haven't taken that drive for a long time...not sure I want to now. It wouldn't be the same.
Happy Monday!!!
Good morning..
IBB - WOOOHOOO - you are FIRST!!!
Zona - Yes, the nights are finally cooling down!! Wish the days would!!
Goldie - Glad to hear you are doing well - be careful on those stairs..
and - how sad for Jennifer's family - I'll have to go find the story...... the whole thing is tragic.....
Scirish - maybe you can borrow your neighbor's leaf blower and wake THEM up!! Hey, i like that idea!!!
oh crap - look at the time..
waving howdy to IBB, Zona, Goldie, Scirish, Renee, Ronnie, Lynn D, Tinka, Shirley (since she's in the bsmt early this am.) and all who land.. (sorry if I missed anyone in my quick scan!!)
Renee - great blog - I miss the change of seasons!!
I'll be back tonight - have a long day!!
I hope everyone has an excellent day!!
:-)
It's Monday....hope it's full of yellow, Owls!
Ibb got first! Awesome!
ReneeEve- nice blog! Favourite fall acitivties...hmmmm...Halloween and pumpkins and giving out candy! Eating pumpkin pie! Getting out the sweaters and wearing my purple hat! Driving through the trees with their lovely changing leaves! Going to the fruit stands for apples and squash and potatoes. Love the autumn!!!
Zona - from area 51. Thanks so much for posting for me. I did not want to miss a fave show! Canadians, thanks to Bono and Tina, I discovered last night, that we can now watch full shows on ABC.com. We haven't been able to do that..so cool that we can now!
Tink...sending you big, big hugs today! I'll be thinking tons about you! And yes, getting off the Island took hours yesterday. I was at the ferry terminal by 6pm but the 7 was full and the next one wasn't going until 9:45. So I left my place at 5 or so and got in to the hotel at midnight! A slow boat!!!
And a new day begins! Happy Yellow!
I had a dr appt this morning, so I just signed on....
Today's blog is Renee Eve's First! I think she did a great job, and I am happy she took the time to write it, and send it off to me...
Congrats Renee Eve on your First Blog here at the nest
And many Thanks!!
ReneeEve
Congrats on your first blog. Your Fall festivities sounds like so much fun. I wish I was there to tag along with you and the boys.
I love Autumn. I love the changing of the colors of the leaves. Last week I was busy spending my free time at the pumpkin orchards. We are going to the haunted houses at Heritage Park. We have also been going to some of the pre Halloween festivities. I enjoy seeing the children all dressed up in their costumes.
I too enjoy crock pot cooking in cooler weather. If I can find my crock pot cook book then I'll write out the recipe for chili.I would love to have the recipe for Jason's Deli Chicken Pot Pie Soup. It's thick and delicious and I love going there on colder evenings.
Is anyone watching Aretha Franklin sing on The View?
Smell that? No? Good! I had my shower!!!!!
Shirley- I have never heard of this whole Boo thing either before today. But sure sounds like a nice tradition doesn't it? Kind of like a May day thing.
Congrats on first IBB!!
Renee Eve: What a great blog. I love Apple Cider and caramel apples at this time of year. Also, my grandfather and grandmother used to own an apple orchard so I have many good memories of that. Apple trees are the BEST for climbing!
I was just talking to my sister yesterday about making chili! It is the perfect time. This week I am going to make potato soup again. My family loves my soups. :)
I love the festivals and I love the walks for cancer, heart, etc.
Guess what guys! I have lost 35 lbs!!! woo hoo hoo! Renee, tell your sister I am catching up to her on the weight loss! :) 35 since August 11th!
LOL, Renee..glad you corrected that, I thought she had 25 children..lolol.
Renee: Congrats on your first blog! I had no idea it was your first. Very nice one!
OMG Dreama! I LOVE Jason's Deli! I never had their soup but I LOVE LOVE LOVE their salad bar. That is where my daughter and I went out to eat on Saturday!
Chili Con Carne
serves 4-5
1 lb ground beef
2 med.chopped onions
1 c. chopped green pepper
1 lg can tomatoes 28 oz
1 can 8 oz tomato sauce
2 ts chili powder
1 ts salt
1/8 ts cayenne red pepper
1/8 ts. paprika
1 can kidney beans 16 oz.(drained)
Cook and stir beef, onion, & green pepper in lg skillet until meat is brown and onion is tender. Drain off fat. Pour into crock pot with remaining ingredients except for kidney beans. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 2 hours. Stir in beans, heat.Makes about 5 cups so I suggest doubling the recipe for left overs or larger families.
Recipe by Betty Crocker.
Being Boo'd sounds like fun and a nice tradition, I have never heard of it before either. Okay, I have to head back to work...so off I go. talk to you all later, Gaters
Bebbi
You've got to try Jason's chicken pot pie soup! The soup is topped with a puffed little baked bread. It is their best soup IMO. I order a cup of it with a roasted turkey sandwich on a toasted veggie wrap with lettuce, tomato, mushrooms, advocado & light mayo from the "build your own" menu.During summer days I skip the soup and get a side salad or a cup of fruit.I am a regular customer at Jason's Deli! :0)
It's noon time and I have to get going also.
Sandie
I hope you get a chance to come by and say hello.
Goldie did you say you are ready for your shower now? Ok. I have the balloons ready. Here they come...
Oops! Guess I should have read that a little closer. Sorry Goldie. Can I offer you a towel?
This boo'd game kind of sounds like when you set a bag of shit on fire, place it at someone's door, ring the bell and run like hell. Although this isn't a bag of shit, it's a bag of candy, which is way better...unless it's a shitty bag of candy. Ok back to the basement.
Hi Everyone, Thank you for all your nice comments on my first blog, I finally worked up enough courage.
Bebbi, your doing GREAT on your program WOW. I go get weighed in Thursday AM at my doctors and get my flu shot.
Ronnie, thats cute about your daughter getting her pumpkin back.
Dreama, You can come with me and the boys, we already went once, LOL I usually only have 1 queens apple a year but hey, I guess I can have 1 more. LOL.
Sandie, Your very missed where are you?????
Thanks Carol, I'm glad you thought it was a good blog, and for giving me the courage.
Mek...I like that idea too! Last night she was mowing the lawn in the DARK!! Better than 7am tho...
50!
Lunchtime Howdy HooterPals!
Grats on 1st IBB.
Zona/MEK~~Sounds like Fall's finally coming to AZ. Show us those beautiful sunsets!
Goldie~~Hope those newly pulsating feet are dancing again soon. MUAH!
Scirish~~May I go with you next time?
Waving at Lynn, Ronnie, Tink, Shirley, Dreama, VIG (YAY for ABC Full Episode Player!), Bebbi and Carol.
IBB Good job on being first today!
Renee Eve Excellent blog today and congrats on writing your very first one. I hope you will be writing more.
I have to get going so I will come back later to read comments.
***ATTENTION K-MART SHOPPERS***
Lani's computer has fallen ill with the flu. She will return as soon as she can.
Okay, back to your regularly scheduled blogging.
Renee~~My favorite Autumn activity is taking short day trips out into the countryside. Yesterday, for example, was perfect! Crisp mid-30's morning gave way to a mid-70's sunny afternoon. We went East into the foothills and spent some time at the lake. I just love touring, windows down, enhaling all the aromas~~the fresh country air, country burn-piles of leaves, the sun-drenched evergreens and fresh waters, even the farms. Today, we're headed west toward the beaches.
Have a great Autumn day, all.
Hi, J/L~~Just saw you there. Sounds like you need to run over to Lani's with a jigsaw puzzle and a basketful of owl hugs!
Outatuune~~If you're still checking in, Bon Voyage!!
I'm here, I'm here!
Renee, I'm so proud of you for writing your first blog! I love fall, too. I'm not sure what my favorite activity is, I just love being outside, having the doors open, etc. Of course, here in GA, fall can be anywhere from 55 to 75! Today is a gorgeous 65, breezy and sunny.
Goldie, so happy to hear you're on the mend.
I hope to be around more. I had surgery two weeks ago and just haven't been up for talking about it yet. I may blog about it on my myspace soon. I'm doing well.
I missed you guys!
Bon...Of course you may!!!
Today was an absolutely beautiful day! 70 degrees and sunny....hard to believe that Wed is calling for snow showers
Hello fellow owls! Just dropping by to wish y'all a fantastic Halloween and I hope the next two weeks brings peace, love, and happiness to all! Too bad I won't be here Friday to enjoy the festivities ... it sounds
spook-tacular!
Thanks to all who posted well wishes for my trip. Now I GOTTA get back to that last-minute laundry, packing, and cleaning! YH stayed up late pre-posting his blog for the next 14 days. As a result, he woke up late so the little dogs won't go to their sitter until he's off work and, as much as I love my babies and will miss them tremendously, having them underfoot (literally, because they follow me everywhere!) is waxing up the works. Arnie and Sophie kitty will stay here with the house sitter.
Big hugs to everyone!
Good afternoon Owls.
I'm just doing a fly-by before I run out the door again.
IBB, congrats on #1.
Zona, be afraid, be vewy afraid...
Goldie, Glad that you are having a speedy recovery.
Sandie, Sorry you had to go through surgery without all your Owl friends to support you. But we are here for you now that we know.
Waving a wing at all the other Owls. I hope you are all having a good day.
Hello....RENEE, you did a great job on your first blog. I love to go to the mountains and see the changing of the colors. I guess I really love everything about fall.
OUTATUNE: Hope your trip is tons of fun!
J/L: It doesn't look like it brought much luck having your son at the 49er game yesterday..those darn Seahawks! :)
TINK: I loved your blog and music yesterday. I always told my husband and parents that I loved them but with my husband passing away so suddenly..I can always think of things to still tell him. I hope today goes well for you.
We had a great weekend with family from Houston here for my daughter's 40th. The party was Saturday night and had a huge turn-out. I think Tammy had a very nice time. We had a family gathering yesterday so my cousin could see all the family, so it was a very busy weekend.
GOLDIE: I am so glad you are feeling better and was able to take a shower today. There is something about a shower that makes things look different. Are you sure you should be going back to work already tomorrow? I think you better call in sick to the "boss". :)
SHIRLEY: I dropped by Owl Manor yesterday but it seemed like everything had locks on it and it looked pretty creepy. Can you enlighten me?
SANDIE: I am sending postive thoughts out to you.
Dianne I have only declared the basement off limits. That's all. Although there is some trip wire around some of the entrances you might want to watch out for. Oh and if you go for any walks in the wood, make sure you stay on the paths...you can get quite a jolt from those electric fences and I wouldn't want you to get tangled in the barbwire. Have a nice day!
Sandie I'm glad you're doing well after your surgery. I wish you a speedy recovery. ((HUGS))
Outatuune I hope you have an excellent trip!
Sandie
I just sent you an e-mail before reading that you have recently had surgery. I'm sorry that I did not know. I've been so busy these days and I seem to miss a lot. I'm always available if you want someone to talk to. My Dad is on his 4th surgery. Geez!
Goldie I hope you will feel better soon.
Just Lin should we make chicken soup for Lani's computer?
BonO, Brrrr to the 30 degrees. I'd be a human popsicle! I can do 70 degrees though! :)
I have returned from my errands. I also love the fall. I like the idea of getting warm and cozy. You can't do that in the summer. Then it's just hot and sweaty. Although, I must admit, here on the coast of northern Calif. it doesn't really get too hot. In the fall, there are those wonderful colors on the trees, wearing new sweaters, cooking comfort foods. I remember years ago, when my kids were little, my mom was visiting and we all went down the coast to a pumpkin patch. It had been raining the day before, and the ground around here is very clay-like. Anyway, walking around on the wet ground we kept gathering more and more mud on the bottom of our shoes. I swear we were all two inches taller by the time we were ready to leave.
69
69..............AAHHHH
Ah....waiting in hiding j/lin...lol
I can't believe I did it!!!!
Sorry, Turtle! I didn't think that would actually work.
Sandie I'm so glad you are doing well, now. I had been wondering where you were. (((HUGS)))
Dreama I don't know if the soup will help the computer but it may make Lani feel better about it.
BonO I'll forward the hugs. She said she's having blog withdrawals. LOL I did offer the use of my computer.
Dreama: I think I know what you mean about the puffed bread. I think they have it at the salad bar too. I will try it, I love new things and the wrap sounds JUST like I would order it!!
Shirley: So, tell me more about these trip wires. *EVIL GRIN*
Renee: Thanks! I hope your weigh in goes great. If all goes well, I will get my flu shot tomorrow. I have had some bummer, depressing, disheartening, crappy, ugg..stuff happening with my CAR! So, this morning besides pulling up my pants, I was blocking school bus traffic and making people angry while my car was stalled at an intersection. Oh Yay, what fun.
LOL justlin..you snuck up on k-girl!!
Sandie & Goldie: I hope the recovery is going well. Sandie: WELCOME BACK!! :)
With my new healthy eating, I made Tofu Teriyaki Stir Fry tonight. It was really GOOD!! I never had tofu too much before, but I will do it again. It is delicious and it is really REALLY inexpensive!
Thanks everyone- the healing continues. I did decide to take tomorrow off then go in for 1/2 day on Wed. to start off.
Sandie- the blog is a great support- I could feel the love. Hope your recovery goes well too- and we are here for you if you wish to talk about it!
All this fall weather talk- I am going to make Jodi's apple crisp tomorrow.
DWTS is on tonight- yipee, I can live vicariously thru them!!
I don't suppose anyone knows where I might be able to obtain one of those torture stretching tables from the middle ages?
Shirley if you find the table can you stretch me out just a teensie bit. That might save me $2500 that I have thought about spending using the DXR9000 disc machine.;)
SHIRLEY...try T-Bay (for torture bay!)
IBB...congrats on 1st! It's nice to see you here again!
RENEE EVE...great job on your first bloggy! I think my favorite part of fall is the crisp (NOT freezing cold) air and the beauty of the leaves (Sorry to mention leaves, SCIRISH!)
SANDIE...I was just asking some people where you were. I am glad your surgery went well. You are brave and such a good mom and one day grandma!
CAROL...hope your dr's appt. was just routine.
GOLDIE...you smell so fresh!
LYNN...too funny about cologne and perfume! Do you remember Pssssst? It was powder crap you sprayed in your hair so you didn't have to wash it!!
Dreama I'm sure I can help you out so that it doesn't "stretch" (ha...get it?) your budget too much. Lol!
Thanks for the tip Maureen!
Evening glories!
Flying through before my favorite evening shows start.
What a day, I had the slowest checker in the world today getting grosseries! He also really did not want to put anything in a bag! WTF??? I ended up bagging half the stuff. LOL I felt like poking my own eye out before it was time to pay.
Sandie I am sorry to hear you have been under the weather. I really hope you are on the road to recovery too! Sending big (((Hugs))) to you!
Goldie you smell like a crisp fall day!
Mo I remember that Pssst stuff. My girlfriends and I used baby powder it worked better! LOL How freaking gross is that! Just wash your hair! LMAO Flashbacks!
Carol I to hope your doc appt. was routine.
Oh in honor of Iteach I cleaned off two kitchen counters today. Scrubbed them and threw out the clutter! Wahoo! Now I am exhausted.
Lani I hope the computer gets better soon!
Love ya all!
I just found my recipe for PUMPKIN BREAD.
This recipe will make 2 loaves.
2/3 c. shortening
2 2/3 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 can or 1 pound of pumpkin
2/3 c water
3 1/3 c. all purpose flour
2 ts baking soda
1 1/2 ts salt
1/2 ts baking powder
1 ts cinnamon
1 ts. cloves
2/3 c. coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans
2/3 c. raisins
Heat over to 350. Grease two 9X5X3" loaf pans. In lg. bowl, cream shortening & sugar until fluffy. Stir in eggs, pumpkin & water. Blend in flour, soda, salt, baking powder, cinnamon & cloves. Stir in nuts & raisins.
Pour into pans. Bake 70 minutes.
Shirley you are hysterical!
Ok, back to DWTS!
Well, that sure sounds like an awesome recipe for pumpkin bread! I want to make that!! Thanks Dreama, I copied and printed it to a file.
Here is the recipe for my roasted pumpkin seeds. They make a great snack and everyone loves them.
Take all the pumpkin seeds out of the pumpkin and rinse them thoroughly until they are clean. Get a paper plate with a paper towel on it and put the well rinsed pumpkin seeds on it. Microwave for 45-60 seconds. Seeds will be hot so be careful but scrape them off the papertowel and onto a greased cookie sheet. I grease the cookie sheet with pam spray or Olive oil spray. Sprinkle with Tones Rosemary Garlic seasoning and salt. Bake in the oven until golden brown. After approximately 10-15 minutes, open the oven and re-spray them with the cooking spray and re-sprinkle them with the salt and rosemary garlic seasoning.
They should be pretty golden brown before you take them out. They are great for a snack!
Thank you all so much. You guys are the best!
There were many times I wanted to tell you my surgery plans but then we had owls who needed our prayers and I felt sort of guilty since my surgery was self-imposed! I don't know if that makes any sense but I just didn't want to take away from the owls who were having some hard times. I guess you can tell I'm sort of uncomfortable being in the spotlight.
Anyway, thank you all so much for being here for me. Your comments have made me feel so special. I really missed the nest and even thought about you guys while I was in the hospital! I remember waking one night (actually being awoken by the nurse to take my vitals) and thinking, "oh my gosh, I have to let the owls know I didn't die!" LOL
Big, giant hugs to all of you. I did write a blog on myspace and I feel so much better!
Thank you Sacbarb, Dianne, Shirley, Dreama, Just_Lin, Bebbi, Goldie, Maureen, and Lynn for your kind comments. And thanks to all those who commented on myspace.
If Boston Legal is not yet on in your time zone.....WATCH IT!!!
It is so Baaaaad it is good!
Crap Mo, I forgot it was on, and missed it....
:(
CAROL...I think later this week you can watch it n the internet
Oh Lord Of Mercy, Mo...
BL went over the top tonight.
You're right 'So baaaad it was good'
Evening Carol and all y'all who came in since i was on this morning.
Ibb:
Congrats on First...
Ronnie:
Hi, ;O)
Just a quick fly-by to see if I could see anything Shirley might be stashing for Halloween Night.
A Stretching Machine. I could use a inch or two, but not like that.
I have a feeling Halloween is going to be better than the usual water balloons.
Carol, did you have a good doctor's appointment today?
Mo and Lynnd:
Yes just routine, yearly Gyno... which of course is always a Joy... Don't ya all think... ;O)
You all know how it goes...
Sandie:
Your were surely missed, welcome back... and very glad you are doing well...
Goldie:
Glad you are doing well to... Remember I am waiting for that pole dance ;o)
Sandie, glad you're doing well after your surgery. And of course Goldie, you sound chipper after having a shower. Hope you both continue to get better everyday.
100
YES...YES...YES!
Ronnie:
I could have used that Stretching Machine today... Ouch!
Ronnie:
You crackwhore... You tripped me...
Ronnie:
BTW....
Congrats on 100 :O)
Carol, I told my doctor, who was also a family friend, that the least he could do was turn the lights down. He never let me forget it AND told my husband what I had said.. Never lived that one down.
I am eating ice cream and its melting cause I am typing so much
Ronnie:
Hmmm... I kinda like it with the lights on.. :O)
LOL Your doctor had his own stretching machine. You're funny.
It's probably melting cause you're so damn hot from the exam..
Soooo, I guess we're just going to sit here and talk dirty to each other???
We cleared the nest. Bwahahaha
Ronnie:
My gyno is a "her" and no, no stretching machine... I had to do it all myself...
Ronnie:
I just drank my ice cream....
I am not talking dirty? Am I?
Geeez. Is THAT TMI.
Mine is a guy, and not to cute at that.
you two are whores~
Post 11:20??
YOURSELF???
ronnie...leave carol alone...if she likes to touch herself...let her~
Ronnie:
Not cute is good, as there are no other thoughts going on, except for the task at hand.. ;o)
Hey Tina, Do you have to stretch YOUR own?
Tina:
HA... LOL...
Ronnie~ i don't stretch anything....if i'm paying for it...they do the stretching~ :)~
Ronnie:
OH, Now I get it.. Myself...LOL...
Went right over my head...
Geez.....
Task AT hand...lol
He's not very tall and I'd say about eye-level with the table.
so your legs were over your head? hmmmmm~
Damn near....
Ronnie:
Well then that is perfect he gets a birds eye view....
I would never want a pppprofession like that, except to deliver babies. Thay can have all the rest of that stuff.
Ooops, phone, and just when it's getting interesting.
TTYL
i bet their hands are warm, tho~ :D
Ronnie:
I agree, I was thinking that today when she was doing her thing, I just thought to myself I could never do this... Just really grosses me out, I don't been mine :O) Just seeing others... Whew...
Thats like a rectum dr, Why?????
That comment made no sense...
However I am going to leave it..Maybe someone can make sense out of it...
oh....it made sense! I ran into my doctor at the grocery store once and was so embarrassed....and he even knew my name! i turned beet red~
Sandie- see, that is why you have to tell someone. In case you croak you have to have the wake planned. I did and Jodi was going to make potato salad for everyone!!!! :)
So, I gather from the comments that carol is stretching her own and others like to use a machine???
Back....
Well, Tina do you think you're the only one that has one of those things?
Btw, try sitting across the dinner table from your doctor that not only has seen everything. TMI!!
No more from me.
i think Goldie showered~ :)~
ewwwwwwwww Ronnie~ btw...what is it that i have and can i get another?~
Hey Goldie,
I'm not stretching MY own. Carol is.
It's so good to see you up and about.
Tina, Tina, Tina,
Every lady only get's one.
Hi Goldie:
Good to see ya typing away ♥♥
Ronnie was doing all the stretching
....Swear ;O)
ronnie~ I'm no lady~ :D
so my phone just rang....it was my son....calling from upstairs! I hung up on him~
Ronnie:
Thanks for info, For some reason I always thought exchanges were possible.....
LOL, Carol!
Just as long as Shirley doesn't try to do any serious stretching on friday. I'm sure there would be complaints from many a SO, or SSO.
And that's all I've got to say about that.
Tina:
My dad does that to me all the time... when he is downstairs he calls me on the phone... I can't hang up tho :O(
WOW, I'd like to see the Customer Service Department for that.
"Have you got anything in a smaller size?"
Ronnie:
Well i will tell ya this... And this the truth...
My friend had a vagina lift, yep plastic surgery, never thought they could do that but they did, she did not like hers, she said it sagged..Huh...
So, I guess exchanges are possible, with a little bit of $$$$
Just wanted to stop in and actually be a night owl. But alas, I am pooped and going to bed.
See you all tomorrow!! Another day, another shower. :)
Night all!!
Night Goldie... Sleep well...
OMG...Carol
I've had a bladder lift, but not THAT.
Nighty-night, Goldie.
Happy Dance for 150 to me.
This isn't working too well and talking on the phone with Shirley. (my friend here in Houston), not the one with the stretching machine.
Good Night to you all.
See you tomorrow.
goodnight Goldie~
Carol~ There is a girl at work that had hers tightened~ hmmmmmmm~
goodnight ronnie~
I'm off to finish grading papers~
see ya tomorrow~
Well, than I shall say goodnite as well...
Sleep well all....
Ronnie:
A bladder lift, why was it falling..
You can answer me tomorrow, enjoy your time with your friend...
:O)
VIG - I LOVE that you started early training for Biggest Loser!! you are a woman after my own heart!!
:-)
I'm off to bed - it's been a LONG day!!
i hope everyone has an excellent Tuesday!!
:-)
Sandie: Don't worry about the limelight! Hugs and support!
Renee Eve: I think my favorite fall "outing" was Halloween in the small town where I grew up! Almost every house had a garden, and quite a few had a crop of rotting tomatoes just waiting to be scooped up and utilized for dastardly, nefarious, and totally FUN purposes!
Food and fall, could this post be any more my favorite?! I always make corn bread with chili. My favorite fall activity is going to the haunted corn maze. My old man screams like a girl through the whole thing. The kids and I just laugh at him.
Thanks for all the warm welcomes a couple of posts ago. Life here has been a bit insane since my last visit. I'll spare you the details. :)
It was so nice to see so many familiar names. So many of you just seemingly vanished. It's nice to reconnect again.
Bebbi that is great since Aug.? WOW go you!!
Sandi & Goldie, I am glad you are both on the mend. :)
Lois Lane
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