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netvincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.comBlogger1281100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-27003131023615544752009-09-13T15:43:00.001-05:002009-09-13T15:44:24.226-05:00Packer Time!Football starts for real tonight, which begs the question. Is taco dip a food group?vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-89191031620148163472009-07-30T16:39:00.001-05:002009-07-30T16:55:05.014-05:00A real vacationThese baby bunnies lived next door to our cabinCat, of course, on the Bearskin trail. We rode the whole 18 miles, had lunch in Minocqua, and rode back again. Talk about tired!Another view of Bass Lakevincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-26574824727570393462009-07-30T16:31:00.002-05:002009-07-30T17:23:35.360-05:00A little to the west of Tomahawk, we found High Point Village. It's an adorable cluster of cabins surrounding the Hill of Beans coffee shop, and facing Bass lake. Right across the lake is Timm's Hill, the highest point in Wisconsin, and a great place for hiking and biking.We stayed in the Northern Sky cabin, it has a full kitchen so we ate in some meals but also had some great breakfasts and vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-84861603540066786722009-07-27T16:59:00.001-05:002009-07-30T17:20:48.483-05:00Peace at lastThis was the first pic I took, not the last, when we unpacked, and realized that we had made a very good choice! Tomorrow we ride the Bearskin trail, now we relax.vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-60021837095511373642009-06-24T14:04:00.002-05:002009-06-27T13:06:26.848-05:00Hot ChickIt was 94 degrees! Cat was great, she did 32 miles on the Sugar River trail from New Glarus to Albany and back. Did I mention it was hot? Along with the 4 bottles we each swilled down there was iced tea and water that we had with our lunch. After showering and a nap, dinner and a couple of beers were found to be excellent at the Glarner Stube.vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-24800187267972272762009-06-24T14:00:00.001-05:002009-06-24T14:05:21.433-05:00Guarding the bikesIf anyone tries to mess with our bikes, I will snap my towel at them...vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-91560704929676627832009-04-26T14:23:00.005-05:002009-04-26T18:47:50.896-05:00Cat and I had one of our random Fridays off, and it could not have been better. The temp was summery, so we got in our inaugural bike ride before it became too windy. Lunch, and a nap afterward erased any residue of the work week which may have remained. Now that we have had an afternoon of leonine lounging, the queen of our pride raised her head, scented the air, and said "what's for dinner?" Myvincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-56915463438615705772009-02-03T18:32:00.000-06:002009-02-03T18:32:30.801-06:00We wish it was summer!vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-29796306716586901362008-11-10T16:20:00.004-06:002008-11-10T16:22:37.028-06:00Can I have a bailout?It's funny, as mortgage intrest rates approach zero, the difficulty in obtaining a loan rises to infinity....vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-13669732605468042912008-11-08T19:47:00.001-06:002008-11-08T22:00:22.519-06:00Place in a 350 degree oven and bake until quiet.vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-38954555474482873832008-10-06T19:43:00.003-05:002008-10-06T19:49:17.899-05:00Pepper relish weekend. We went to Witte's farm for tomatos and peppers, and spent yesterday and today in the kitchen. We put up 26 jars of pepper relish, some salsa, and a couple of jars of tomato sauce. better late than never...vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-56900150379958474412008-07-26T08:44:00.003-05:002008-07-29T20:37:07.360-05:00One great day off is better than a mediocre week of leisure. This was one of our semi-random three day weekends, and of course we went on a nice ride. The Ozaukee Interurban trail hadn't felt our rubber since April, so we gave her a go. It was a little cloudy and not too warm as we made good time, heading from the fish cleaning station in Port Washington and on toward Belgium and Cedar Grove. Ourvincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-52417961682565049792008-07-14T13:57:00.005-05:002008-07-14T15:49:48.667-05:00Vacation week. Last week was spent mostly relaxing around the house, a "staycation" if you will. We got out on our bikes several times and that was nice, but it's fun to get out of town and ride some of the great state trails, many of which are only a short drive from Milwaukee or Madison. The choice this time was to do the Sugar River Trail, it's pretty with wildflowers this time of year and is vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-89973738551879157592008-06-24T04:47:00.003-05:002008-12-10T23:22:59.339-06:00One day, 3 bike trails. It was honey's idea to ride from home all the way out to the Glacial Drumlin trail yesterday. I thought it was an excellent idea, but knew she might regret it by the time we were done..The Kinnickinnic river parkway is near our home, it's part of the Oak Leaf trail. We started on that, then cut across town towards the Honey Creek and Root River parkways, which took us to vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-43561514534380626882008-06-22T17:03:00.002-05:002008-12-10T23:22:59.724-06:00Jamming speed Sir!Blueberry-rhubarb and strawberry-rhubarb. Honey and I made jam today, toast tomorrow with jam hooray! vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-13950046821211030752008-06-15T20:05:00.001-05:002008-12-10T23:22:59.944-06:00Wagons, Ho!We're all set for Jazz in the park . I purchased a great little wagon from a nice guy who had posted it on Craigslist. Now I can grab a couple of sandwiches, pack some beverages, and go stake out a spot in the park. Shortly thereafter, my honey will get off of work and come down to meet me. This is pretty much heaven for us, and one of the best parts of Milwaukee's summer. Click the vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-82617587774110980002008-05-03T13:26:00.000-05:002008-12-10T23:23:00.269-06:00It could be worse At least I'm not bald...vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-40798509481270375572008-04-13T11:03:00.003-05:002008-04-18T20:31:54.946-05:00Bagel french toast! We didn't have any regular bread in the house, there's always Hunger Filler in the freezer, but no soft squishy stuff. There was a package of big soft wheat bagels though, and after an extra long soak in the milky egg mixture we browned them in a frypan before baking them in the oven for 20 minutes. The thing that made them jump from tasty to incredible was a little spoonful vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-34438251965748007492008-03-30T12:55:00.001-05:002008-03-30T12:55:25.589-05:00 Jazzy Fetch from baldyeaglehead on Vimeo.vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-90341411853829673502008-03-16T17:02:00.000-05:002008-03-16T17:03:03.818-05:00 Jazz playing from baldyeaglehead on Vimeo.vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-26459217695065099202008-02-13T16:14:00.000-06:002008-12-10T23:23:00.561-06:00Snowy MilwaukeeThis is the first day in a few where I haven't needed to go out and s****l, and boy it's nice to just sit!vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-71136360693495769972007-12-25T14:29:00.000-06:002008-12-10T23:23:00.705-06:00Aliens are eating your Christmas pie!Have a happy holiday.vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-19164632177622530892007-12-01T14:37:00.000-06:002007-12-01T16:07:26.904-06:00POP!
vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-16941970708126809772007-11-18T16:13:00.000-06:002007-11-18T16:19:41.412-06:00Note to self. When using the bathroom, remember to leave the cat out. I happened to be sitting down on the porcelain this morning when I felt a curious paw reach between the rim of the seat and the crease of my backside. Damn, I thought I had an airtight seal.....vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-18662909255333985012007-11-10T14:46:00.000-06:002007-11-10T14:52:58.340-06:00We put the bikes in the basement today, sigh. We'll have to try to get on the Nordic track once in a while, or go over to big fanny (Bally's formerly Vic Tanny, get it?) We did ride about 840 miles this year, and had a great time doing so. Congrats to my honey for sticking with, and occasionally kicking my butt.vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-25578012067203440622007-10-19T17:43:00.000-05:002007-10-19T18:40:21.388-05:00Play nice!
vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-86542129291988371342007-09-29T09:50:00.000-05:002008-12-10T23:23:01.001-06:00Kitty SweaterSomeone decided to try and remove their own stiches after a spay operation and is now sporting a stylish sweater. The doctor used plenty of glue to hold all the sweetness in, and Jazz should be fine as long as she behaves herself. vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-52583842762385478942007-09-03T19:32:00.000-05:002007-09-03T19:35:04.506-05:00Jazz is a very soft and sweet little kitty, but very sassy. She is like a monkey in a mink coat!vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-61960221577833937222007-08-31T12:07:00.000-05:002007-08-31T12:13:24.209-05:00Another boring cat video...
vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-9601874148149874832007-08-31T11:36:00.000-05:002008-12-10T23:23:01.983-06:00By popular requestmore kitten pictures vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-38836713769259256242007-08-26T10:34:00.000-05:002007-08-27T15:50:20.525-05:00This was our show for sunday morning, two furry dorks... Lazy Kittez from baldyeaglehead and Vimeo.After a nice breakfast, we'll drive up to Port Washington for a relaxing bike ride.vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-60497988704200854742007-08-22T18:20:00.000-05:002008-12-10T23:23:02.793-06:00Kitten eyes, sassy and sweet vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-67146147769917593042007-08-15T18:46:00.000-05:002008-12-10T23:23:03.667-06:00We rode the Mesabi Trail with Andy and his folks a couple of weeks ago. The ride was very scenic, and 52 miles was plenty long enough. Did I mention climbing 2500 feet of elevation? I'm very proud of Cathy for toughing it out to the end vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-14936869456339533962007-08-05T14:03:00.000-05:002008-12-10T23:23:04.562-06:00More Baby Pics vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-16871167346889454872007-07-21T13:28:00.000-05:002007-08-05T14:26:10.654-05:00I know, it's too soon, but when our vet called and said she had a kitten we just had to go and see. Of course we took it home. The scruffy little thing turned out to be a little fireball, completely fearless. Our other cat walked up to the baby gate we installed and stared at the interloper, who just looked back, completely unconcerned. This lack of fireworks has us hopeful that they are vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-62282266508366195072007-07-21T11:59:00.000-05:002008-12-10T23:23:05.427-06:00New Kitty! vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-91283842692513976182007-07-19T18:24:00.000-05:002007-07-19T18:33:45.286-05:00Bad news, Good newsI'm sorry to say that Peaches passed on about 2 weeks ago, but I was just too tired to post anything at that time. She was a very sweet kitty, and we are sorry that she's gone. The good news is that Dr. Good called and told us that she has another pathetic orphan kitten needing a home. We are going out on Saturday to look at the baby and see if we would like to take it home.vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-12292037741567501202007-07-02T19:28:00.000-05:002007-07-02T19:39:53.843-05:00Today the security department forbade me to ride my scooter in the underground tunnel. This made me really sad. I'm planning to write a letter to the head of the department, but the grumpy people will likely prevail.vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-89892236333743103732007-07-01T11:50:00.000-05:002007-07-01T11:53:20.496-05:00What a week! Cathy and I rode our bikes four times, a total distance of 87 miles. Yays to my honey!vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-36730165359985745702007-06-26T19:45:00.000-05:002008-12-10T23:23:05.742-06:00 It's been a tough year for kitties at our house. Peaches has a tumor in her neck, and probably won't be around for very long. Mercifully, she does not seem to be in any pain, and has been a real sweetie lately. We don't usually let the cats outside, but what the hell, we let Peach out for a while each day. She never used to "talk," but now she cries by the back door to be let out.vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-34543675200513047092007-06-20T15:19:00.000-05:002008-12-10T23:23:05.930-06:00Father's Day was awesome, my favorite daughter got me the coolest present! That was my "card." The scooter is great! I ride it at work through the underground tunnel between the parking garage and the hospital. There have been smiles, jibes, and a couple of odd looks, but no one has told me stop as of yet....vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-35981554084478948372007-06-01T11:36:00.000-05:002007-06-01T12:18:09.282-05:00If you require legal advice in Chicago, particularly in the family law areas of divorce, child support or custody, it would be a good idea to speak with Pat Markey at Markeylaw.comvincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-84538714678217648352007-05-14T19:37:00.000-05:002007-08-05T14:27:29.128-05:00Herbie had a kidney problem, and was losing weight for several months. He hadn't been doing well for about a month, and finally closed his eyes this evening. He was such a sweet boy kitty. Miss you Buddy from baldyeaglehead and Vimeo.vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-66753809661313529072007-04-13T22:21:00.000-05:002007-04-24T17:46:07.770-05:00Milwaukee Radio Doesn't Suck AnymoreRadio MilwaukeeThe College Jazz station blossomed into a powerhouse of soul, funk, and quality pop music...vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-66937732916407743212007-04-01T10:38:00.000-05:002007-04-01T10:46:18.889-05:00 Abby finds a mouse on Vimeovincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-38648228307413684602007-04-01T10:36:00.000-05:002008-12-10T23:23:06.094-06:00 Peaches likes bubbles.vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-82078282206960428042007-03-31T16:51:00.000-05:002007-03-31T16:52:17.712-05:00Some folks are born sane, some have to fight to stay that way...vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-7922702053196706692007-03-19T14:42:00.000-05:002008-12-10T23:23:06.250-06:00 More power Igor, we will bring them to life! I picked up a couple more cheap strip lights yesterday, so we could start some flats of seeds. It's been a few years since we bothered, but with the relatively warm sunny day spring fever got the best of us...vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-82242455798940204882007-02-03T13:45:00.000-06:002008-12-10T23:23:06.393-06:00 It's too damn cold today, I'm going to put my head on a pillow and ignore everyone!vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-54210662953619406852007-01-25T18:40:00.000-06:002007-01-25T19:08:57.873-06:00Milwaukee has great jazz, and as much as I like Jazz in the park, summer is a ways out yet. This weekend I'm going to go see the Terry Sims band again, surely that will ease the winter blues for a while. I like my jazz to come with a bit of funk, have a bit of an urban edge, and smooth out soulfully. Terry and his boys bring it, so I'll brave the cold to hear it.They finally have a website vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-31703786228106885662007-01-01T17:34:00.000-06:002008-12-10T23:23:06.524-06:00 A convienence store in Huron, SD. One can purchase fuel, ciggies, coffee, whatever...vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-58242514275281630592006-12-20T16:15:00.000-06:002006-12-20T16:17:49.547-06:00My Baby graduated from college! I couldn't be happier, or more proud of the Kid.vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-12332435792832150532006-11-05T13:46:00.000-06:002006-11-05T13:46:48.037-06:00 We moved to the country, goodbye city life! vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-14960910251651946742006-11-04T19:21:00.000-06:002006-11-04T19:21:13.144-06:00 No leaves on the trees, must chase the ones on the ground. vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-61640699773751126792006-10-29T14:18:00.000-06:002006-10-29T14:18:19.880-06:00This Chubby guy stopped by for a bite and a bath the other day with a few dozen of his friends. It's the first time I've seen anything in the birdbath, and these birds were enjoying it greatly. It's trick or treat day for a little longer, the candy is almost gone and the kids in costume are few. I could wait a little longer for winter to come. vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-1158011241278557052006-09-11T16:46:00.000-05:002006-09-11T16:47:21.283-05:00 On labor day, we squish the tomatos, no mercy was shown. vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-1157315159416582012006-09-03T15:20:00.000-05:002006-09-03T15:32:41.303-05:00Harvest time Quite a haul! The Kid and I picked 2 bushels of tomatos, and a whole bunch of peppers in about an hour. Tomorrow, salsa and tomato sauce. vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-1155222203162394772006-08-10T09:50:00.000-05:002006-08-10T10:03:23.173-05:00Possibly our last camping trip, since we were rained out AGAIN. Still we had a good day outdoors. Here I am at Pine Woods campground Our lovely campsite Our Stuff My honeyWe set up on tuesday, had dinner and chilled out. Wednesday, we went for a hike, had a nice nap in the afternoon. The crazy neighbor, who just happened to be hiking the Ice Age Trail, stopped by for a beer. vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-1154995273949125202006-08-07T18:59:00.000-05:002006-08-07T19:01:13.953-05:00We dug out the trailer and cleaned it up. We're going camping! vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-1154033129626081632006-07-27T15:45:00.000-05:002006-07-27T15:45:29.673-05:00Words of wisdomAfter seeing the work of a new employee, one of the guys remarked."He couldn't have done it that stupidly on his own, someone must have taught him to be that stupid."vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-1149210105933054952006-06-01T20:01:00.000-05:002006-06-01T20:01:45.993-05:00Busiest band this summerthis is the only band that appears at summerfest more than Pat McCurdy.Get your summer tour shirts herevincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-1148069915945617342006-05-19T15:18:00.000-05:002006-05-19T15:18:35.996-05:00An ode to PeoplesoftAn ode to Peoplesoft:My process is queued,and I'm rather afraid,that replenishment won't be completed. The cart-count is wrong..this is taking too long..now all the steps must be repeated..vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-1147295347337839172006-05-10T16:09:00.000-05:002006-05-10T16:09:07.396-05:00Teh other twoHerbie on Vimeovincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-1146796035876136382006-05-04T21:27:00.000-05:002006-05-04T21:27:15.933-05:00Silly Kitty!Peaches on Vimeovincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-1142793931648781742006-03-19T12:45:00.000-06:002006-03-19T12:47:15.286-06:00New RecipeSometimes I throw a bunch of different things into a pan to see what comes out. Once in a while it's worth writing down so I can make it again.Starting with a box of high protein penne noodles and a can of chickpeas, I came up with a red pepper pecan pesto to give the bland main bits a kick.First boil a quarter pound of penne noodleswhile that is going, saute an onion in some olive oiladd the vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-1136332921203915032006-01-03T18:02:00.000-06:002006-01-03T18:02:01.270-06:00Blonde jokeThis could be the best blonde joke ever!vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-1136121961955790282006-01-01T07:26:00.000-06:002006-01-01T07:26:04.126-06:00Happy New Year!My sweetie is sleeping in this a.m. I'm pretty sure she's beat from helping rip the carpet out of the den. That project took about 4 hours, cleaning out the room and putting everything back again. It only took 20 minutes to pull the rug, but an hour to get the sharp sticks up from the edges. The best part is that the floor underneath was almost pristine, a sweep and a buff and we called it good.vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-1135873594016820982005-12-29T10:26:00.000-06:002005-12-29T10:26:34.073-06:00Thanks for small favorsWe've been on vacation all week, not doing anything but laying low and going to the movies. Cat is out shopping at the mall, and I've got a kitten on my lap. All is well as one could hope for, particularly since we got lucky on what could have been irritating mistakes. I didn't get a parking ticket when I left the car out last night, and a credit showed up just in time to cover a 3 dollar vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-1135645700223358352005-12-26T18:56:00.000-06:002005-12-26T19:08:20.230-06:00 I saw Santa! Honest, he left these presents here for me! Abby guarded the homestead while we enjoyed christmas eve by my folks. It was pretty mellow, no one lost it this year, and I got to see my brother Jim. It had been since the funeral in september, and everyone there was a little overcharged. This time was better, and it made me happy to see him doing well. Now I have the whole week offvincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-1135380242991120592005-12-23T17:23:00.000-06:002005-12-23T17:24:02.996-06:00 Chicken Vindaloo, Yum! vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-1134932339465708492005-12-18T12:55:00.000-06:002005-12-18T13:37:01.396-06:00Finally got the lights up, HA!Merry Christmas to you and yours. I'm going to celebrate a bit early with my sweetie's side, Christmas cheer may be involved.vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-1134924481519155692005-12-18T10:45:00.000-06:002005-12-18T10:48:01.526-06:00 Before we left for the store, we left this note for those who had slept in this day. It must have worked, since there was no one sitting there awaiting our return. vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-1134322443966371622005-12-11T11:34:00.000-06:002005-12-11T11:34:04.226-06:00It's a ball-slappin' happy day!That's what my sweetie called it, and clamped her hand over her mouth, partly to stifle some of the laugh welling up, and to pantomime the amazement she felt. "Did that just come out of my mouth?" She asked, and I agreed that those were the most unusual words she'd ever strung together. It is looking like a good day, Cathy is out shopping, and when she gets back I'll pound out some christmas vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-1134244365616925102005-12-10T13:25:00.000-06:002005-12-10T13:52:45.623-06:00 It was time to stock up at Penzey'sWe were out of vanilla and ginger, and one of our favorite cookie recipes calls for a tablespoon of nutmeg! They are mound shaped cakelike cookies with a buttery brown sugar glaze, each one tastes like a small freshly cooked doughnut. I'd better fire up the oven and crank out some goodies, because there's only two weeks before the holidays, and I don't vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-1133120647423933882005-11-27T13:11:00.000-06:002005-11-27T13:44:07.430-06:00 Sunday afternoon, nothing going on, time for a Bitburger. I've never been a big beer drinker, but a couple years back I had a Bit at the John Ernst Cafe. That had been the oldest restaurant in Milwaukee, and it so happened that we had dined there with my folks shortly before it closed. All of the menfolk had the house beer on tap, and we found it to be very tasty. vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-1133117665869004482005-11-27T12:49:00.000-06:002005-11-27T12:54:25.876-06:00 Behaving for a change, Abby is satisfied after "helping" me make a big pot of turkey soup. She sure was excited about that, and produced meows the like of which I'd never heard before. vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-1133116281484935522005-11-27T12:28:00.000-06:002005-11-27T12:31:21.490-06:00 none of my business I suppose, what is going on up the street, but one wonders... vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-1132800840528437122005-11-23T20:53:00.000-06:002005-11-23T20:54:00.533-06:00 Evil Kitty! vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-1132539757653284252005-11-20T20:21:00.000-06:002005-11-20T20:22:37.660-06:00 Sourdough Bread, and no cat in sight... vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-1132503511268901982005-11-20T10:18:00.000-06:002005-11-20T10:18:31.356-06:00I can't walk in these glassesThat's what Cathy said to me this morning, it seems that her favorite eyewear for reading is incompatable with locomotion. As it was, that didn't stop her from making me a wonderful sunday breakfast. Bacon, and french toast fried with shortening in a big cast iron pan. Topped with our semi homade apple-maple-cranberry syrup, it was a real treat!vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-1132276216453335442005-11-17T18:54:00.000-06:002005-11-17T19:10:16.503-06:00Not invoking ancient gods today, the way our luck has been, they just might show up! While Cathy was driving to work, her horn started to blow, and wouldn't stop! She drove home and paged me while the screaming car sat in the garage, but it had stopped by the time I got home. It was very cold this morning, so it may have been a fluke. Since I was home I took the other car in for its final vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-1131897739866959642005-11-13T09:26:00.000-06:002005-11-13T10:02:26.610-06:00More CrimeI woke up early this morning, which is not unusual, and saw the police in the alley directly behind the house. Someone had split open our neighbor's garage door, certainly with intent to steal something. There were 3 other break-ins around the neighborhood as well. Adding this to the abuse we suffered the other day is making me disenchanted with this area.vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-1131838524422047212005-11-12T17:30:00.000-06:002005-11-12T17:35:24.426-06:00 Mmmm, bread...Normally a carnivore, with the exception of some catnip or one of Mommy's houseplants, Abby thought this loaf of freshly baked bread smelled divine. vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-1131665037857041692005-11-10T17:18:00.000-06:002005-11-10T17:23:57.856-06:00 Soneone evidently needed a car stereo more than I did, so they helped themself! It's sad, but it's part of life in the big city. There's no way that I'll put another unit in there, the original piece of crud will have to do. vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-1131664650668550432005-11-10T17:16:00.000-06:002005-11-10T17:17:30.673-06:00 an expert job I was told... vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-1131492959557643042005-11-08T17:33:00.000-06:002005-11-08T17:44:31.056-06:00All three furry dorks, they were on the kitchen table, but I thought the rug looked better. From left to right, they are Abby, Herbie, and Peaches. That's right, Peaches and Herb. We got both of them from the vet, who usually has a line on kittens needing a home. Abby just hung around our back door until my soft hearted wife let her in. I didn't really want another cat in the house, but now she vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-1129415077449040792005-10-15T17:21:00.000-05:002005-10-15T17:24:37.453-05:00 High again, naturally!It was a nice day to get some stuff done that I'd been putting off. vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-1129159374088573152005-10-12T18:20:00.000-05:002005-10-12T18:22:54.093-05:00 Herbie is a tiny bun... Actually, he's a big dork, but a pretty boy kitty, who tolerates me and loves his mommy. vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-1128265209939908162005-10-02T09:31:00.000-05:002005-10-02T10:00:10.020-05:00Busy weekend! My Honey and I installed a microwave over the stove yesterday, which was a good 5 hours spent in heck. Half of that time was spent moving the fan switch out of the way and putting an outlet up inside the cabinet. The twenty year old Cyclotron Deluxe Radar Range and alien signalling device has been hauled out to the alley, so one of the junk men who cruise through every weekend vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-1125970665083817102005-09-05T20:02:00.000-05:002005-09-05T20:37:45.156-05:00We did the Red Cedar trail this weekend! Starting early on Sunday, we drove to Eau Claire to check out the Chippewa River trail. It was very nice in town, but the trail markings were confusing to an out of towner, so we got lost a bunch of times and became frustrated. We'll go again, but with a better map, probably starting outside of the city itself. We then drove to Menomonee, checked into the vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-1125791941049457972005-09-03T18:57:00.000-05:002005-09-03T18:59:01.053-05:00My Honey made a cake, isn't it pretty?vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-1125186772055052052005-08-27T18:35:00.000-05:002005-08-27T18:52:52.060-05:00 The last batch is in the canner, for a total of 49 jars, and 7 jars of salsa. The dark blotches in the jars are basil leaves, a little funny looking but very tasty! five hours of work for 3 people and about 35 bucks worth of produce, lids, etc. We won't reap a great financial savings, but the flavor of the product is much better than anything in the supermarket.vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-1125172795337466782005-08-27T14:56:00.000-05:002005-08-27T14:59:55.343-05:00 This is what we started with, we're about half done. That's 3 loads of 7 jars each, and one batch of salsa. Boy, is it hot in the kitchen! Thank goodness for cold beer.vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-1125020658782775812005-08-25T20:35:00.000-05:002005-08-25T20:44:18.786-05:00We picked 2 bushels of tomatoes at a farm near Cedarburg tonight after work. The farm was closing in a little over and hour, so we didn't think there would be time to get enough, but there were so many big ripe beautiful ones that it was not a problem. On Saturday, after I get off of work, We'll fire up the big kettles, stuff those red pearls into jars and embalm them with fresh basil.vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-1124879637081973162005-08-24T05:26:00.000-05:002005-08-24T05:33:57.086-05:00Went for a quick ride last night, so I could get a few miles on the new bike. The cold weather comes wo quickly in wisconsin, there's less than 2 months before it becomes uncomfortable. So I got in 14 miles in about an hour, not an olympic record, but not bad for someone rapidly approaching middle age.vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-1124712633557581892005-08-22T07:10:00.000-05:002005-08-22T07:12:18.973-05:00hiavincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-1124413069055109422005-08-18T19:57:00.000-05:002005-08-18T19:57:49.136-05:00Helllooooo can you hHelllooooo, can you hear me?Just wanted to see if this durned thang works.vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-1117842737452399292005-06-03T18:52:00.000-05:002005-06-03T18:52:17.496-05:00Dip!This is Lynn's receipe for the Southwestern Corn Dip 1 can (15 oz) yellow corn kernels1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced black olives1 can ( 4 Oz.) chopped green chilesApproximately 2 tablespoons from - 1 can (4 oz.) hot jalapeno peppers chopped2 jarred roasted red peppers1 Cup shredded monterey jack or colby-jack cheese1/2 C grated parmesan cheese1 C. MayoTortilla chips Bake 350 for 30 minutes Drain corn, vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-1116771872204894882005-05-22T09:24:00.000-05:002005-05-22T09:24:32.236-05:00good way to start a weekend vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805732.post-1115372949882502652005-05-06T04:49:00.000-05:002005-05-06T04:49:09.943-05:00It finally warmed up again, enough for a zip up to wales and back...vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073325820440293502noreply@blogger.com0