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I posted this recipe on Facebook....but also wanted to share with the world, not just my Friends. It is so good and so easy to make. You can use low fat sour cream, light cool whip, splenda, and reduced fat cream cheese and it would work for the dieters. You could also use other fruits in it like crisp apples, raisins or fresh cherries. I would not recommend any fruit that is juicy or might turn brown. You can also add a 1/2 cup of chopped pecans. I also advise you to let this sit covered in the fridge 3 hours or more...but you can snitch a grape now and then 😃</div>
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The first thing to do is sit your cream cheese out to get room temp and thaw your cool whip in the fridge. Also destem your grapes, rinse clean and drain in a colander.</div>
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Beat the softened cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with an electric beater for about a good 2 minutes. If you have a whisk attachment it works good, if not just use your beaters.</div>
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Next add your sour cream and again beat about 2 minutes.</div>
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Now add your unfrozen cool whip and on low speed electric mixer stir it in about 30 seconds. </div>
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Now towel dry your grapes...</div>
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......and add them to your creamy mixture. Fold the grapes into the creamy mixture with a spatula.</div>
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....and cover. Put in fridge at the least 3 hours...longer is better.</div>
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This is the recipe I shared on Facebook....but this batch I made I used 2 1/2 pounds of grapes. This recipe could easily be doubled for a larger crowd. This is good for 4 or 5 people, and that of course depends of course if you do not want left overs 😕</div>
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mimi and Grampyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13865004717845191811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8391355248875724702.post-87780108302427112122018-07-14T17:47:00.000-07:002018-07-14T17:47:04.912-07:00Seattle, Washington in July 2018<div style="text-align: center;">
We flew into Seattle, Washington the day before the Alaskan Cruise.... I really did not know what to expect of Seattle...it was beyond my expectations. I believe I could go to Seattle and spend a week touring it. We arrived at 10:30 am their time so we had all day and evening to explore.</div>
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We had a lay over in Denver, Co...and then about 2 hours on to Seattle. We flew above the clouds most of the way to Seattle. The Pilot came over the speaker and told us we were nearing Seattle....and all of a sudden poking out of the billowing clouds that had been carpeting the sky was a snow topped mountain! This was Mount Rainier.</div>
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At 14,410 feet, Mount Rainier is the tallest mountain in Washington and the Cascade Range. The mountain is a massive cone shaped volcano built up by many layers of harden lava. </div>
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This is Mount Rainier at ground level at the Ship Yards</div>
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We left the Hilton and caught the Lite Rail...a train that cost $6.00 for an all day pass and you can travel all over Seattle and get on and off as many times as you please. </div>
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We headed for Downtown Seattle....not knowing what we were in for!</div>
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The landscaping was beautiful....</div>
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There were these HUGE bunches of flowers growing on every light pole.</div>
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it has 3 floors and a side escalator for your shopping carts. Other stores built into the skyscrapers are Walgreen's, McDonald's, Starbucks, Norstrom's and many more...it reminded me of the old days when you went to town to shop...not at malls.</div>
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Another thing that got my attention were the buses. They were like 2 buses put together with a huge dryer vent! Most people do not drive into the city to work or shop. Seattle has a wonderful transit system with the buses and the Lite Train.</div>
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Like all Big Cities there is a problem with the homeless</div>
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and people just trying to get home after failed dreams.</div>
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Soon we walked into Pike Place Market...This is a completely a different world in the City of Seattle...</div>
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These pictures are only a drop in the bucket of what is in this Market Place</div>
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There are blocks and blocks of open air markets, restaurants and shops.</div>
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The Fishmongers were fantastic!</div>
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Fresh Idaho Trout in Washington???? These guys swam a long way......🏊</div>
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We ate some Fish & Chips in the Pike Place Market. It was advertised as Rockfish. We asked what it tasted like and they said it was just another name for Cod Fish. It was delicious and their Clam Chowder was for sure something you would write home about!!!!!</div>
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We had lovely weather in Skagway.... July of 2018. </div>
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The first thing was the Dog Sledding... or should I really say Dog Carting/with wheels since there was no snow.</div>
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Most people think of the Sled dogs as fluffy Siberian Huskeys like portrayed in Hollywood movies</div>
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... but Alaskan Huskeys are a mix breed. They are called by their owners, the Mushers, as mongrels. They weigh an average of 55 pounds and are usually a mix of Hound, Setter, Border Collie, Greyhound, Whippet and some times Wolf. They are Lean Strong Running Machines. They run the Iditarod Race of 1,150 miles in an average of 11 to 15 days across the Alaskan Wilderness.<br />
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Teams of 16 dogs go to summer camp to get ready for the race in the winter. Also the the retired Sled Dogs of about the age of 12 are there at the camp to train the young sled dogs.</div>
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This was our team...the owner has bred these dogs to all be white.</div>
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The dog closest to you is only a pup, 11 months old, and is in training.</div>
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In Skagway the temp is an average in the winter of 18 degrees and winds </div>
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We got up the mountain in a Unimog. </div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">We have had out Baby Pigeon "Pidge" in the house hand feeding it for about 2 weeks. She is doing so good. She has grown and feather out some...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> About 10 days ago Grampy discovered we had a pair of Baby Birds.... Usually at this time of year he breaks eggs that he finds in the nests, but these two he missed...sneaky Little Mama Hen.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> He soon noticed that the Parents we not taking care of one of the Little Squabs... the healthy baby of the two was growing and the the othe was not. He knew the Baby would not survive the cold weather and not being fed, so in the house it came. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">He made it a nest in the Bathroom Basin, added an electric heater to keep the temp at about 85 degrees in the closed off bath room, I am sure glad we have more then one Bathroom, and started to hand feed and water it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The first night we did not think the Little Squab would make it thru the night..I choose not to even look at it... but the the Baby did make it and Grampy continued to feed and water it by hand. Now the second night and the Baby is still fighting for life and doing a lot better. It is now anxious, makes squeaky sounds and a bit squirmy when it knows it is going to be fed. It is still not out of danger and no guarantee it will make it...but the chances are much better then when we first brought the Baby in. </span></div>
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When the Stanfill Adult Kids get together you never really know what could happen!</div>
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and then everything goes back to normal!</div>
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<i>Because of the cold weather, Christmas came a bit late for the Stanfill's Get Together. We all met at the Ploblano Grill on May Ave. and Memorial Road in OKC....a half way point for all of us..</i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Every so often, on a week-end, Jen & Madison demand I spend the day with them in Oklahoma City. This Sunday, April 27, 2014, we went to the Whole Foods Market, a completely Organic Grocery Store. Some might say "well Big Deal! a grocery store" but it just so happens I have never been there. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Well these stopped me in my tracks. I actually had to read the sign and then smell them to make sure they were what they said to be. Tomatoes......Heirloom Tomatoes. They were nothing like I have ever seen on my Backyard Hybrid Tomato Vines! [ <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">A hybrid tomato is created when plant breeders intentionally cross-pollinate two different varieties or species, aiming to produce an offspring (hybrid) containing the best traits of the two parents. Heirloom Tomatoes come from seed that has been handed down for generations in a particular region or area, hand-selected by gardeners for a special trait. Heirloom vegetables are open-pollinated, which means they’re non-hybrid and pollinated by insects or wind without human intervention. How experts define heirlooms can vary, but typically they are at least 50 years old, and often are pre-WWII varieties. ] </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Next we came to the cut Flowers....Very pretty.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Then we hit the Fresh Sea Food. Anyone for some Salmon Jerky. Only 20 Bucks a pound!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Now this looked pretty good. Salmon Burgers. I can just see AJ (Grampy) grilling these up for Lunch.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Or maybe a very-very large slab of Salmon.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Crab Legs? YES.. a Fish with a head and eyes looking at Me? NO!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">The Red Meat looked Great...but it looked like meat, so not many pictures. But I had to take a picture of these Beauties...Kabobs!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">The Chicken also looked good and fresh....but when you see one naked chicken you have seen them all. But the Asian Marinated Chicken was putting me in the Drool Mode.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">The Bulk Foods were endless. Every staple you could think of was there. Lots of Herbs & Spices, Trail Mixes, Candied Fruit, Rices, it just went on & on. They also had aisles of boxed, canned and frozen foods. After going up & down every aisle we finally came upon the Food Bar. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">This was what I had been waiting for! There was salads, hot foods and soups. I opted to get my lunch off of the Bar. The bar was charged by the pound. Jen & Madison went the other direction. I circled the 3 Food Bars about 3 times. I had no idea what some of the stuff....I mean food, was. I must be very honest, nothing looked good! But this was my day to try things I had only read about.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"> As I said Madison & Jen went the other way of Healthy Food. Madison had a Roast Beef Sandwich and a piece of baked Egg Plant wrapped around some cheese and covered in a Marinara Sauce. Jen had Pizza and a piece of Carrot Cake. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">I had Grains!!!! and Veggies and a tiny cup of Corn Chowder. Can you find the Lemon Rice, the Polenta, Couscous, Quinoa, Lentils, Tofu, Bulgur Wheat and grilled Egg Plant? I did eat it all. Would I go this route again ? are you kidding me! Madison said to Me as we were leaving "Mimi are you craving some Greasy French Fries?". and she was right I was. From there we did a bit of shopping in the City and about 2 hours latter I was starving! I beg Jennifer to stop and let me get an Ice Cream Cone. She said no she was not contributing to my waist line getting larger, but she did invite AJ (AKA Grampy) over for dinner she was grilling Burgers......TURKEY BURGERS!!!!!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: large;">Oh by the way I did not purchase any thing from Whole Foods....way to expensive for my taste!</span></div>
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<strong><em><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">Ta-daa, a very Sweet Christmas Wreath. I would not hang this on the door. It is Fragile. </span></em></strong></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">I love Fall Food,..... Melons, Pumpkins, Apples, Pears, Squash, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes, Turnips and so many more fall crops. I love when Fall comes and you have had all the Red Tomatoes you can use and you do not feel bad about picking some Green and frying them. I also love fall recipes. And nothing says Fall like Fresh Apple Cake. Well I jumped the gun this year and tried an Apple Cake recipe before the First Day of Fall, Sept 22, 2013. It turned out so Yummy.</span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">This is what you will need, plus 1/4 cup milk not in the picture. One little hint that keeps me from making mistakes when baking: I always read the recipe and set everything I will need out on the counter. Then as I use the ingredients I put them away one by one. No more wondering if you forgot an ingredient....if it is not on the counter it was used.</span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Mix with a beater the wet ingredients plus the white sugar and then beat in the dry ingredients. The batter will be very thick. Peel and dice the apples. I used 3 medium Gala Apples...next time I may try 4 apples. Mix apples in by hand. </span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">My Family likes cold Cake. This is wonderful cold or room temp. You can of course add nuts to this recipe, bake it in a Bundt Pan or use a different Frosting.</span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">Fresh Apple Cake w/ Brown Sugar Caramel Frosting</span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">1 1/4 cup oil</span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">2 teaspoons vanilla</span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">Add to thick batter by hand, not mixer, </span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">Put in greased and floured 9x13 pan and bake 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes. Check with tooth pick at 45 minutes. Let cool for 2 hours.</span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">1/2 cup butter...yes BUTTER!</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hi Fans, This is Mimi. Well morning came very fast for Gracie. We played by the Vets rules and there was nothing to eat or drink after 10:00 last night. I bet she was wondering why she was getting woke up so early and was taking a ride before her eyes were barely open. Gracie loves to ride in the Van. Grampy said "of all three Doggies we own she, would be the Best Traveling Pet".</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Grampy always gives Gracie a boost into the van and always picks her up out of the van. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We did stop at the Potty Area of the Vet's Office to give Gracie one last pee. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Gracie has been to the Vet's Office twice and she is always excited to get in. Some Doggies put on the brakes at the door, but not Grace. She enters the Office wagging that non stop tail and full of her Gracie Smiles!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Even though there are other dogs & cats in the office Gracie stays pretty close to Grampy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Shortly Gracie's name is called and the girls take her from us. As you can see she turns around and says "Mimi & Grampy aren't you coming?" We tell her "No Grace, we can't come with you now, but Mimi promises to come and see you as soon as they let me."</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Office Gal hands Grace over to one of the Nurses and away she goes wagging that tail (that is always a blur in the pictures) and sniffing each examining room in the hall. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I really have this sick feeling in my stomach. I really wish I could have stayed with her awhile. I do not want her to think she has lost her home, or that she did something wrong and is being punished. I really do not know how dogs think....but I do know how Mimi thinks and feels about her pets. I guess because of Gracie's past, that we know nothing about but, speculate the worst, I feel she is Fragile and a Special Needs Doggie. Please send Gracie Loving and Reassuring Vibes today ♥ Mimi</span></div>
mimi and Grampyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13865004717845191811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8391355248875724702.post-67185346215142970902013-06-06T08:32:00.002-07:002013-06-06T08:32:24.384-07:00A Short Trip to the Far East<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<strong><span style="font-size: large;"></span></strong><span style="font-size: large;">Well yes it's ME. I have been away from my Blog for awhile. I have had my mind on a few other projects for the past 3 months and be sure, I will let you in on them in the near furture. The last Blog was in March when my Sis & Niece came down for a visit to see Mom in the Nursing home. Most of their time was spent with her but we did get out a little. One afternoon Jen & ME & Madison took them into the City to a very Unique Large Grocery Store. The name is pronounced "Cow When". I think this is Chinese. We shopped for over an hour in there and could have stayed another hour if we had more time. They have everything Asian you can think of, plus alot more. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Store is huge and the building is new, modern and beautiful on the outside....but when you go in you feel like you have just made a trip to the Orient.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The first area was packaged goodies. Madison is holding up a Giant Sesame Seed Cookie.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and of course there was the Favorite Fortune Cookie.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The next area was Produce. Above is Fresh Pealed Bamboo.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cher is holding up some kind of Big Radish.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The next area we came to was the Meat Department. This may get a Little Hairy for some of you...but just toughen up and look! Pigs Feet...not to bad, my Mom use to make these with Cabbage, when I was a Kid. And they are good Pickled.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">How about some Cow Feet or Cow Tongue. I hope they didn't have Foot & Mouth Disease!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">How could anyone pass up Pork Hearts, Pig Snouts, or Beef Leg Tendons?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was thinking, this fall during Football Season, instead of having Buffalo Wings for the Guys, I would try Buffalo Chicken Feet!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Nothing like a Big Pot of Duck Head Soup stewing on the stove.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here Madison & Jess modeled the Oriental Straw Hats. They look ready to venture out into a Rice Paddy Field.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Along with aisles & aisles of canned and bottled and frozen items, there was a Bric & Brack Department. Statues, Lanterns, Potted Bamboo Shoots to grow and so much more.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here Madison is looking at a a Lucky Frog, tempting her to grab his Brass Ring for Good Luck.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is Summer and do not forget to hang your Hummingbird Feeders. Fill them with sugar water, <u>no red food coloring.</u> My recipe is 1 cup water and 1/4 cup white sugar.</span></div>
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mimi and Grampyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13865004717845191811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8391355248875724702.post-79463803765047925782013-03-24T09:32:00.000-07:002013-03-24T09:32:06.143-07:00AJ, Murphy and a Tuna Fish Sandwich<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">AJ comes home for lunch almost everyday. It gets kind of hard to keep a variety of things to fix him for lunch. One of his favorites is Tuna Salad Sandwich. When I was a Kid my Mom made Tuna for sandwiches. She would drain the can of Tuna "in Oil" and stir in some Mayo....that was it. Slap it on bread and there you go...a tuna sandwich. I really never cared for it as a child. When I married AJ, a hundred years ago, he wanted a Tuna Salad Sandwich. Well I made him the Tuna & Mayo. He said "nope let me show you Tuna Salad". Eggs were boiled & diced, and some Midget Sweet Gherkin Pickles were diced micro small. This was added to the Tuna & Mayo I had made. I also learned to buy Tuna in Water, not Oil, better for you. Well his Tuna Salad was Great, I loved it! Been making it that way now for a hundred years!</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Soon that Smeller takes over! Eyes wide open..."Is that Tuna I smell?"</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">"Yes Murphy, it is Tuna and I save a nibble just for you".</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">AJ & ME ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ our Pets!</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Hi Fans, This is Mimi talking today. Gracie is doing fine. She just got done scaring off (by barking) the Trash Truck and the Postman is next. Well you all know Grampy & I took Grace to the Vet Monday and we were told there were no puppies. She is having a False Pregnantcy, all the signs but no pups. What may have happened is that she got bred while living on the streets, but it did not take. Her body on the other hand thought she was pregnant and the hormones kicked in. This is a hormonal condition that does happen sometimes with dogs. The picture down below was the day we took her to the Vet for the first time. She looks PG and she felt PG, she fooled the Vet. If I would have gotten an ultra-sound it would have shown there were no puppies, but the Vet said as long as she does fine there was no need...and Gracie did fine. I fed her 9 cups of Puppy food a day. She started, after a month, in slowing down on the food and of course I thought this was because she was going to deliver the puppies, but in reality she was just not starving any more. She has gained 11 pounds of much needed weight. When the Vet said there were no puppies, her, the aide and Grampy were elated! I sat there in compleat disappointment. I had fell in love with these non-existent babies. When I heard Grace was pregnant I was heart sick and when I heard she was not pregnant I was heart sick! I had 2 groups that were going to help me find homes for the puppies, and a wonderful Fan had even given her a New Bed to birth in and contain the pups as they grew. The Vet could see my didappointment and said in a somewhat stern voice " This is the best thing for Grace and the world. If you want to play with puppies go volunteer at a shelter or the pound!" and I knew she was right. Pitbull or even part Pitbull dogs are not accepted by the majority of people. I see this with my own eyes. When I tell someone about Gracie, they are very compassionate until I say she is a Pit and I can see their mood change and usually get to hear some horror story about a Pitbull attacking someone.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Well our Grace is not having puppies and I am sad and I know some of you are also. But this story is about Amazing Grace and not the many pups she had in the past or the pups she is not having in her furture. Monday Grace got all her shots, will start on heart worm meds along with Jack & Marley and will be spayed on April 22. She is now eating regular Dog food just like Jack & Marley and the vet says the weight she has gained is perfect and she needs not to weigh more then the 47 pounds she weighs now. </span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Cher and Jess made a quick trip to OK to visit Mom. The weather was dreadful just about the whole time they were here. We did get one nice Saturday and Cher, Jess, Madison, Jen and I had a nice afternoon. We all squeezed into the car and headed for OKC.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">Fried Green Tomatos, Homeward Bound, Pumpkin Giving, Twist & Spice, Ruby Dew Twisty, Raisin Berry, Lemonade, Casablanca Lillie, China Rose, Hya-honey and many many more!!!!</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">It all started in 2003. Madison was only 2 years old and her Daddy, Wade, took her to the "Daddy Daughter Dance" that is held every February. The age is 2 years old to 12 years old. Madison will turn 13 in May of 2013, so this year was their Last Dance.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Madison's future Escort to Dances will be a Young Man, probably her age and from her school.</span></em></strong></div>
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mimi and Grampyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13865004717845191811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8391355248875724702.post-78162578105756308822013-02-07T13:04:00.002-08:002013-02-07T13:04:36.559-08:00Rescuing a Pregnant Pitbull Dog...Amazing Grace<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">This is Grace. She wandered into our garage one Sunday afternoon. She was so very thin. We gave here food and shelter. We also took her to the Vet. She is pregnant. This is her story:</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">I have been selling on eBay for 7 years. I discovered Christmas is the most fun to peddle my Goods. I shop Sales and Thrift Store all summer long for Christmas Items. Shopping for eBay Christmas Items to sell is really fun. You can buy Christmas items really cheap in July! I have found alot of people tire of their Christmas Decor quickly and when they have a summer Yard Sale the prices are really cheap and I take advantage of that. Of course I have to store all this Christmas Stuff until about the end of Oct and then I have to list like crazy to get it all on by the middle of December. These are just a handful of the items I have sold this Holiday Season.</span></em></strong></div>
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This is a Mr. Christmas 1996 Lighthouse Cristmas Tree topper. The becon goes around, flashing red & green lights and Santa and the Reindeer revolve around the Lighthouse</div>
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This is a solid Brass Taper Candle Holder of Santa in his sleigh and Reindeer.</div>
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This is a mint set of 6 INTERPUR Christmas Candles (made in the 1960's)</div>
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This is a stuffed Tigger. He stands 18" tall and sings Deck the Halls. </div>
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A Beautiful set of Victorian Style Caroler Family.</div>
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A Jolly Santa Elf climbing a ladder.</div>
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Funky Shoes and Purse Ornaments</div>
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Hallmark Set of Nut or Candy dishes.</div>
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A Victorian Style Christmas Stocking. I sold this in White, Hot Pink and Turquoise.</div>
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Corney! but people love Handcrafted Chrisrmas Items.</div>
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Cute Salt and Pepper Shaker set by the MAX & LUCY Collection.</div>
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A Mini Christmas Tree Topper or and ornament.</div>
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Japan Ceramic Angels</div>
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Vintage 1960's Elves</div>
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A large Santa Head Christmas Tree topper or an ornament for a Giant Tree</div>
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A New Dillards Feather Butterfly Garland for a Feather Christmas Tree.</div>
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1950's to 60's Christmas Tree Toppers.</div>
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This was a set of 6 Department 56 Place Card Holders. This is a Crow riding a Christmas Bulb. The lady that purchased these from me had the last name "Crow"... very fitting. ♥</div>
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These were 1965 Annalee Mice Dolls.</div>
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A Enamel over metal Partridge sitting on a Pear Fob.</div>
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These were the assortment of Stockings I sold this year. My best seller was the Red Plaid one with Faux Fur and Buckels. I think I sold 6 of that style.</div>
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This is Old. It was called The Alpine Village. Lights go in the back so the Little Buildings Light up.</div>
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This is a 1989 Bucilla Christmas Felt Stocking Sewing Kit. Way to much work for ME.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"> I want to Thank My Sweet Hubby "AJ" for putting up with all the mess and clutter this job/hobby brings into our home.♥♥♥♥</span></div>
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<td><b><span style="color: black;"><pre> Miss Agnes McHolstein
69 Cash Avenue
Beaver Valley, Colorado
December 14, 1994
Dearest John:
I went to the door today and the postman delivered
a partridge in a pear tree. What a thoroughly
delightful gift. I couldn't have been more
surprised.
With deepest love and devotion,
Agnes
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<td><b><span style="color: black;"><pre> Miss Agnes McHolstein
69 Cash Avenue
Beaver Valley, Colorado
December 15, 1994
Dearest John:
Today the postman brought your very sweet gift.
Just imagine two turtle doves. I'm just delighted
at your very thoughtful gift. They are just
adorable.
All my love,
Agnes
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<td><b><span style="color: black;"><pre> Miss Agnes McHolstein
69 Cash Avenue
Beaver Valley, Colorado
December 16, 1994
Dearest John:
Oh! Aren't you the extravagant one. Now I really
must protest. I don't deserve such generosity,
Three French hens. They are just darling but I must
insist, you've been too kind.
Love,
Agnes
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<td><b><span style="color: black;"><pre> Miss Agnes McHolstein
69 Cash Avenue
Beaver Valley, Colorado
December 17, 1994
Dear John,
Today the postman delivered 4 calling birds. Now
really, they are beautiful but don't you think
enough is enough. You're being too romantic.
Affectionately,
Agnes
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<td><b><span style="color: black;"><pre> Miss Agnes McHolstein
69 Cash Avenue
Beaver Valley, Colorado
December 18, 1994
Dearest John:
What a surprise. Today the postman delivered 5
golden rings; one for every finger. You're just
impossible, but I love it. Frankly, all those birds
squawking were beginning to get on my nerves.
All my love,
Anges
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<td><b><span style="color: black;"><pre> Miss Agnes McHolstein
69 Cash Avenue
Beaver Valley, Colorado
December 19, 1994
Dear John:
When I opened the door there were actually 6 geese
a-laying on my front steps. So, you're back to
the birds again, huh? Those geese are huge. Where
will I ever keep them? The neighbors are
complaining and I can't sleep through the racket.
Please stop.
Cordially,
Agnes
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<td><b><span style="color: black;"><pre> Miss Agnes McHolstein
69 Cash Avenue
Beaver Valley, Colorado
December 20, 1994
John:
What's with you and those crazy birds? 7 swans
a-swimming. What kind of terrible joke is this?
There's bird shit all over the house, and they
never stop with the racket. I can't sleep at
night and I'm a nervous wreck. It's not funny.
So stop sending me all these birds!
Sincerely,
Agnes
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<td><b><span style="color: black;"><pre> Miss Agnes McHolstein
69 Cash Avenue
Beaver Valley, Colorado
December 21, 1994
O.K. Buster:
I think I prefer the birds. What am I going to do
with 8 maids a-milking? It's not enough with all
those birds and 8 maids a-milking, but they had to
bring their cows! There is crap all over the lawn
and I can't move in my own house. Just lay off me,
smart ass.
Agnes
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<td><b><span style="color: black;"><pre> Miss Agnes McHolstein
69 Cash Avenue
Beaver Valley, Colorado
December 22, 1994
Hey! Shithead,
What are you? Some kind of sadist? Now there's 9
pipers playing. And boy, do they play. They've
never stopped chasing those maids since they got
here yesterday morning. The cows are getting upset,
and they're stepping all over those screeching
birds. What am I going to do? The neighbors have
started a petition to evict me.
You'll get yours,
Agnes
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<td><b><span style="color: black;"><pre> Miss Agnes McHolstein
69 Cash Avenue
Beaver Valley, Colorado
December 23, 1994
You Rotten Sadist,
Now there's 10 ladies dancing. I don't know why I
call those sluts ladies. They've been messing with
those pipers all night long. Now the cows can't
sleep and they've got the diarrhea. My living
room is a river of shit. The Commissioner of
Buildings has subpoenaed me to give cause why this
building shouldn't be condemned.
I'm sicking the police on you.
One who means it.
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<td><b><span style="color: black;"><pre> Miss Agnes McHolstein
69 Cash Avenue
Beaver Valley, Colorado
December 24, 1994
Listen! Looser,
What's with the 11 lords a-leaping on those maids
and ladies. Some of those broads will never walk
again. Those pipers ran through the maids and
have been chasing the cows. All
23 of the birds are dead. They've been trampled
to death in the orgy. I hope you're satisfied,
you rotten, vicious swine.
Your sworn enemy,
Agnes
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<td><b><span style="color: black;"><pre> Law Offices
Badger, Bender and Cahole
303 Knave Street
Chicago, Illinois
December 25, 1994
Dear Sir:
This is to acknowledge your latest gift of 12
fiddlers fiddling which you have seen fit to
inflict on our client, Miss Agnes McHolstein.
The destruction, of course, was total. All
correspondence should come to our attention.
If you should attempt to reach Miss McHolstein
at Happy Dale Sanitarium, the attendants have
instructions to shoot you on sight. With this
letter please find attached warrant for your
arrest.
Cordially,
Badger, Bender and Cahole
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Nope that wasn't ME...... that was glad AJ went out for supper with a Friend and left ME home alone to putter and not have to make supper.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">Nope that wasn't ME......that ate Thanksgiving leftover Rum Cake for breakfast, 3 days in a row.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">Nope that wasn't ME......that put the Humming Bird Feeders in the shed unwashed.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">Nope that wasn't ME......that did not answer the phone and let the Message Machine pick it up.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">Nope that wasn't ME......that didn't pay the phone bill on time and got charged a late fee.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">Nope that wasn't ME......that hand fed Marley her supper because she decided to be a picky eater. On Kibble, one bite of cheese, one Kibble, one bite of cheese, etc.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">Nope that wasn't ME...that "snuck" a Cinnamon Roll out of an All You Can Eat Buffet, in my purse, to have later that night with my coffee.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">Nope that wasn't ME......that washed a load of the same clothes 3 times before I finally dried them.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">Nope that wasn't ME......that had to cut off some of the elastic in a pair of pants because they were to tight around my tummy.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">I have mentioned several times how pleased I am with the Nursing Home my Mom is in. The staff there is awesome! The home is squeeky clean, cheerful and funky decor and the food is great!</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">I could not ask for a better place to have my Mom living the last days of her life. The only real problem I have encountered is not with the Home or the Staff, but with the Home's Doctor. I have felt for awhile Mom was on to many Drugs. I finally met with the Doctor face to face and ask if maybe we could cut back on the drugs or change them. He very quickly let me know he was the "Professional" and if I was not going to let him doctor her the way he wanted, he did not have to be her Doctor. I took this as a threat. I do not know where I would get another Doctor to treat my Mom at the nursing home. I would have to take her out of the Nursing Home and into a Doctor's office to be treated or seen. She does not walk and she wear depends. It would be very hard to transport her to and from a Dr Office....for her and for ME. Feeling my hands were tied I sought out help. I was told of Geriatric Diagnostic Center that would take my Mom and work with her and to get her on Drugs that would agree with her. So AJ and ME took her about 2 hours away from our town to Rolling Hills, a Private Psychiatric Hospital that has a Geriatric Diagnostic Center.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">The Hospital was about medium size. The grounds were very nice and well kept. </span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Mom made the 2 hour trip very well. She was awake about the first hour and slept the last hour. She was in a good mood when we got to the Hospital and let the nurse take all her vitals with no complaints.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">I tried to explain to her where she was and that I would have to leave and not see her for a few days. I do not think she understood. She had been calling ME Mom all day. But when they wheeled her out she was smiling. I have since called twice and talked to her nurses and they say she is doing fine. She still is not eating well and still getting her tube feedings. They have taken her off the meds I was so anxious to get her off of. They are trying something new. I did talk to her today for a short time and she is still very much in the grips of Dementia & ALZ, this will never go away and only get worse. Her voice did seem a little stronger and she knew she was watching the Okla Football game on TV. Mom will be at this Hospital at least 2 weeks and maybe longer. I am not looking for the Magic Pill that will make everything better....it does not exist. I would just like my Mom to have the best days possible, for her, in this Season of her life.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">It is time for ME to stock up on Canned Soups. I really like to have Soups in the pantry for when you just need a Warm Comfort fast light meal. The Chunky Soups and a sandwich are perfect for AJ's lunches. Double Noodle Chicken Noodle is a favorite after school snack for Madison. And I crave a bowl of Tomato Soup and a Grill Cheese when the snow starts to fall. Every pantry should have the basic Cream of Mushroom, Chicken, Celery and Cheese Soups for those winter oven Casseroles. </span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Sun-Ripened Yellow Tomato. I love the "Regular Campbell's Tomato", but thought "what the hey, I will give you a try".</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">The instructions say to add one can of Water, but since I always make the Regualar Campbell's Soup with milk, because I like it Creamy, I used milk in this Yellow Tomato Soup also.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">This box will make 12 regular size cup cakes, but I choose to make 6 Jumbo cup cakes. Jen got ME 2 of these Jumbo Cup Cake/Muffin tins for Christmas last year and I love them. The brand is "The Main Ingriedents" and you can purchase these at Dillards. They are Champagne colored nonstick carbon steel. They have silicone handles that do not get hot in the oven. The Jumbo Cup Cake paper cups are made by Willton.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">While the Cup Cakes were baking I made the frosting. I put a little white in a baggie before I added the chocolate.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Because these are a very dark Devil's Food I choose to make a Milk Chocolate using melted Hershey Milk Chocolate candy bars. One little tip I learned years ago when I took Cake Decorating Classes was to use a stainless steel off set spatula when decorating cakes or cup cakes. That little bend in the spatula make a world of difference.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Well these Little Cakes look pretty good just the way they are, but I felt they were a little naked and since they reminded me of Hostess Cup Cakes.....</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">I put a squiggle on top with the white frosting I had saved in the baggie. I cut a hole in the corner of the bag and drew on the squiggles.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Now they really look alot like a Hostess Cup Cake. But how do they taste?</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Hey they aren't to bad. The filling is like Marshmallow Cream. </span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">If I had a Fun da-middles and a Hostess Cup Cake in front of ME, which one would I choose to eat with a glass of milk?</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">Hands Down...the Hostess Cup Cake. Some things you just can't duplicate!</span></em></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">One of the greatest fears of Seniors is falling. That is why we put up hand rails in bath rooms by the toilets, bath tubs and showers. Shower chairs to sit on when we bathe. Hand rails on porch steps. We go up and down stairs slower and more sure footed. We Seniors tend to have less throw rugs to trip on in our rooms. We slow down our walking, to a safe gait. Some purchase the "I FELL DOWN AND CAN"T GET UP" bracelets. We also ask our loved ones to call us regularly if we are "home alone". I myself have done most of these thing in the past decade. I have "gone down" a couple of times but never had any injuries. Well my "Luck" ran out the evening of Oct 4, 2012. I went out on the back porch to get in the dumpster that sits right next to the porch landing. I think I got to close to the first step down and slid off, loosing my balance, falling down the steps onto the cement block patio on my left side. Thank Goodness AJ was in the back yard and heard ME yell. I laid there for a few minutes before sitting up. I had not hit my head, my left shoulder hurt some, my left wrist and palm hurt pretty bad and my left foot would not hold any weight at all. Do you need 911 he ask, no I said just call Jen...which he did. With her help, they got ME in the house and in a chair. She wanted ME to go to ER but I said no, and that I would go to my family Doc the very first thing in the morning, which I did. AJ took off the day from work to get me into the Doc. After a series of x-rays we found out the wrist was a sprain and the foot was broken. It is broke at the 5th Metatarsal Bone of the foot and is called a Jones Fracture. This fracture can happen to dancers, women wearing clunkey shoes and falling off the side of them, and of course is very popular with athletes that do any kind of running. I was told it is a hard fracture to heal since there is little blood flow to that area of the foot. Family Doc is setting ME up an appointment to see a Specialist early next week. He will make the desision on a cast, boot or maybe even surgery (UGH). I will have to be off of it completly for 8 weeks, no body weight at all, said my Family Doc (UGH again!). My Mom has a Hoveround Scooter that is sitting dormant and I plan to use that here in the house. Below are a couple of pictures of a Jones Fracture. My x-ray looked just like this. Looking at that little break, you would not think it was so bad.....but trust ME..it brings your mobility to a BIG STOP!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"> I am at day 2 and I really am Fit- to- be- tied! AJ has been wonderful. No complaints...but I feel so useless. We have always shared household chores and now AJ is doing 99% of the things that need to be done on a daily basis. He will be doing chores I, under regular circumstances, I would never let him do. This I am sure will be a Test to see just how much we can tollerate each other for the next 2 months, him giving and ME taking. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">I have been a little overwelmed this past summer. My Mom being very sick and in the hospital for awhile, working with the nursing home trying to keep her off of Psych Drugs, repairing her home so it can be sold, my legs have hurt and weaken the past few months and I had to have tests done for blockage (there was none :o)...) trying to support Jen in her ventures, tending daily to my Beloved Madison through the summer (which is almost 100% a joy), putting up with this OK heat day after day and then there is also my eBay that takes up alot of my time ( that has almost turned into a job and not just a fun hobby). I found myself saying <u>"I NEED A BREAK!</u> quite often. Well this should teach ME that sometimes you get just what you ask for!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">I feel like a Bird with a Broken Wing.</span></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Murphy is AJ's and ME's Maine Coon Cat. He has a Birthday this Sept. He will be 4 year old. He was given to AJ as a Birthday Gift by Jen. He was adopted from Pet Smart. I really do not know why I okayed her to pick out a cat for us....but I did.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">He was so tiny in the cage and had the sweetest little mew, I just could not say no.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">After having him a month or two I was ready to take him back. He was into everything! He also pestered my 2 Old Girl Cats to death.</span></em></strong> </div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">This is Murphy on his first Birthday. He had grown into a Cat Giant! At this point in time I would never have given him away, but every day I wondered how I would put up with this Guy for the rest of my life!</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">But as time went on I lost my 2 Old Girls and he was the only pet in the house. I had one-on-one time with him and over the months I grew to really LOVE him. I completely got to know his personality.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">He was so tiny when we got him....</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">he now weighs about 20 pounds, not fat just a Big Boy ♥</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">The only time he was not getting into trouble was when he was Cat Napping.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">At 3 months around Christmas he still was a normal sized Kitten, but.......</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">the next few months he had a growing spell and he grew......</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">and grew!</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">He still gets into everything but we just don't mind as much any more. He loves AJ & ME so much that he is hardly ever out of our sight.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">He helps ME cook, watches ME take a bath, keeps ME company when I need to use the potty, lays by AJ when he is on the computer, when AJ naps he lays ontop of him and always lays with AJ at night until AJ is fast asleep.</span></em></strong></div>
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Do not forget to take your Humming Bird Feeders down at the end of Sept. Wash and store them and put them out next year on Mothers Day!</h2>
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