Weekend open thread
Ms. Ex-PH2 asked for a weekend open thread because she has a new barbeque recipe. Also, this post will be unseen by the Stolen Valor Cabal since they’ve been blocked completely from the blog. One of them cried to TSO this morning that they couldn’t read what we were saying about them. I’m thinking that I did them a favor.
I suspect that eventually they’ll put together those two halves of a brain cell they share and get in, but not today.
Category: Open thread
Thanks for the bday wishes jonn, I’m planing on trying put my new toys this afternoon
Regarding my yummy barbecue sauce, I wanted country style ribs and didn’t want to have to cook the sauce for hours, so I did it this way.
I found a commercial generic BBQ sauce, checked the ingredients to see what was lacking, and found it only needed a couple of things, so I took it home. One of the main ingredients was molasses. I know, I can make it myself, but I was in a hurry.
I added to it a half cup of cider vinegar, because it was a tad too sweet, about a tablespoon of Mrs. Dash Original and cracked black pepper for heat, about a tablespoon of garlc powder, and about three tablespoons of Grandma Maude’s Southern Seasoning for smokiness, and let all that simmer with the ribs for about an hour with the lid on the skillet on a very low flame.
I still have some left. It has thickened so much you can spread it like butter on a warm day. Next time, I’m using the crock pot for ribs, but this time I was in a hurry.
I also had potato salad with it.
For BBQ sauce that gets all over you, you need crushed tomatoes, onion powder, garlic powder, some kind of smoke seasoning like Grandma Maud’s Southern Seasoning, molasses, dark bronw sugar, beef broth, Mrs. Dash, cracked black pepper, and cider vinegar. I got salt from the GMSS instead of adding it separately.
Sounds delicious, PH2. Have to try it sometime.
Do it all to what tastes good to you, HSSoph. Good food will do you more good than pills any day.
For crockpot ribs, I use tomato puree because it has more solids, thickens faster and browns well in the pot. I toss in a couple small slivered onions to the bottom of the pot, add seasoning (Mrs dash and no salt) and the puree last to fill the spaces. If the pot is not full, I cook broccoli on top for about 15 minutes. Usually served with slaw.
Sounds good!! Recipe exchange! Try this one!
Homemade Bourbon BBQ Sauce
3 cups Ketchup
1/2 cup dark molasses (I use Grandma’s Molasses)
1/3 cup bourbon (I use Jack Daniels)
1/4 cup dijon mustard
2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
2-3 tsp tabasco sauce
3 tbsp dark brown sugar
1 diced red onion
1 1/2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp dark brown sugar
Soften onion in butter, then add brown sugar to carmelize
Add all other ingredients into medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Add onion mixture. Heat over low, stirring frequently for about 30 minutes to 2 hours. Cool
Can store easily in refrigerator for long periods of time. Freezes well
That sounds good, too. I don’t like the sugar in ketchup, which is why I use crushed tomatoes. Thick consistency, and they have enough of their own natural sugar, anyway.
Good morning TAH. A quick administrative note; it looks like some of the stuff about Birdbath has been blocked to everyone, not just the posers themselves (http://valorguardians.com/blog/?p=41551).
Continuing on the vane of stolen valor knuckleheads, anybody seen Bernath’s official lawsuit against us (I posted this in “Bernath’s legal acumen” before it locked up.)? It’s here on his website (http://www.thisainthell.pw); for some reason a link to the actual text doesn’t work, but go to the most recent thing at the top of the webpage (the headline “American Legion, Jonn Lilyea, et al, SUED for racketeering for dues, killing veterans”, right above the gigantic purge anarchy poster Bernath has placed there for no particular reason) and click where it says “click here” to the right of and beneath the headline. Proceed to roar with laughter.
By the way, Bernath misidentified me (I have no idea who the people he’s suing are) and is suing fake me, my fake parents, my fake father’s place of employment, and my (unfortunately real) former high school. Cheers.
Have a nice day, over.
Wait – he put a poster for the movie sequel ‘Purge: Anarchy’ up there? That movie just opened a couple days ago. He’s truly nuts.
“He’s truly nuts.”
Pretty much the most succinct, to the point description of Danni-boi I’ve ever heard, PH2.
He is suing your high school? Oh, wait..you are just a sophomore. Is he going to block your diploma and get you thrown into detention?
He’ll probably demand that they award him the diploma because of his mental anguish at being forced to come to this website every day and read the hurtful comments here. You know, because we force innocent people to come here.
OMG wtf are they putting on the short buses windows?
I suspect quicksilver.
By the way, according to Birdbath, I have ALS. Comes as news to me is all I can say.
Wow, you must be special.
According to http://kidshealth.org/kid/grownup/conditions/als.html#
Although this disease can strike anyone, it is extremely rare in kids. According to the ALS Association, most people who develop Lou Gehrig’s disease are adults between 40 and 70. Only 2 out of every 100,000 people will get the disease each year.
Did you know we are all highly trained killers? it’s true!!
“The terrorism club is populated by current and retired, highly trained and experienced killers, US Army, Navy, Coast Guard servicemen stationed around the world”
Hey he left out us zoomies and our Marine brothers/sisters
I’m sure it was an oversight on his part.
The only thing I have ever been successful in killing during my time in supply was my First Sergeant’s patience.
I killed quite a few Oly stubbies during my stint with the 52nd ASA SOC. And a few Rainer Green Deaths along the way.
Yes, it’s true I’m a highly trained killer alright. First time shooting the m-16 at Fort lost in the Woods, the DI gave us one round in a magazine. Shot my 1st. And only round. Being left handed, the brass ejected, and went right over my right shoulder, down my blouse and burned the living shit out of my neck!
Did I mention I qualified middle of the pack! My one and only claim to fame is that I could lock and load faster than almost everyone, and put rounds down range
Yep, it’s true, I’m for sure a highly trained killer!
Oohh how’d I miss this? Only time I shot a weapon was during basic. I was on crutches so figured I wouldn’t be shooting anything just watching. But noooo my CC said “Seaman Recruit, you’re up next” I was all kinds of scared when the Range Master handed my this long ass gun and showed me how to aim. He said just rest it on your shoulder and pull the trigger..Trust me he said, you’ll be fine when I asked about said crutches. You just needed to hit the target somewhere with the round.
Oh sure, yep, ok…So off I hobble point the damn ass, heavy long freaking gun, aimed, pulled the trigger and promptly fell flat on my ass. The whole Company was in stitches and I had now just received a dislocated shoulder to go along with my twisted ACL knee. Never shot another gun after that. Instead I went on to SS school. 😀
Real highly trained killer I am. I can wield a mean egg beater with the best of ’em. 😈
Well, geez, if I’d only known! The only thing I’ve ever killed was time, and the occasional frappe.
WOW I just read through the whole lawsuit thingy. Holy fuck he’s batshit crazy isn’t he.
Tell us something we don’t know…
He’s so Bat Shit crazy that he sleeps hanging upside down.
I could only read about halfway through his “screed” that was supposedly an actual filing document.
It’s like he was just writing a “train of thought” piece and whatever wandered into his head he typed.
Jeebus.
He seems to be obsessed with cats who like to swim. I’ve known several. I used to have one that would push the bathroom door open and join me when I was taking a shower, so he got a shampoo, too. He seemed to like it. Probably the warm water. He also liked hot salsa.
Is there some secret to embedding video? I’ve tried cutting and pasting the embed code from a couple of videos and that hasn’t worked (I’ve seen some others have the same problem). Advice?
No clue, tried my self the other day and no joy. Hondo and others if its not an inner TAH cicle thing, mind giving us a hand?
I’m reasonably sure that in order to embed a video on this, or most other sites you must have access to administrator tools, which would then allow for editing, adding posts, etc.
I think the best that you can hope for is perhaps along with a link a brief description of the video.
Well…..so much for my “theory.” 🙂
Just copy and paste the website url at the top. In honor of that, a little advise for Denny Cheesedick Chevaliar.
Hey-it worked! Thanks!
One of my favorite movies! Thanks!!!
Mine too. Thanks for posting El Cid. I’ve never seen it, but it is on my list-I also like the historical fiction (and Sophia Loren, which sort of goes without saying).
Ditto. Great movie. Here. You can sing along:
Men of Harlech stop your dreaming
Can’t you see their spear points gleaming
See their warrior’s pennants streaming
To this battle field
Men of Harlech stand ye steady
It cannot be ever said ye
For the battle were not ready
Stand and never yield
Form the hills rebounding
Let this war cry sounding
Summon all at Cambria’s call
The mighty force surrounding
Men of Harlech onto glory
This shall ever be your story
Keep these fighting words before ye
Cambria (Welshmen never) will not yield
To pop in a video clip, copy the video’s URL. It’s there somewhere, usually in that block at the top of your computer screen. Just copy that and then paste into your copy.
And yes, I chose ‘El Cid’ because Heston and Loren were good in this, and I like period movies, AND Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar fought to send the Almoravides packing out of the Iberian Peninsula, and united it into the country we know now as Spain.
This is also good advise for Denny.
Thanks all. Fixed a post I did a few stories ago :). What can/should have the current CINC done about the down aircraft? hint Reagan 1983…i.e Be the President (CINC) not FINC (fundraiser in chief).
Backblast area clear!
I’m taking a Giduck. John Giduck – the turd with a face!
So your dropping an Obama into the oval office?
Just noticed something else on Birdbath’s website. He’s now put on his tinfoil hat and is ranting about “the Jesuit Conspiracy”. It appears that in Bernath’s mind, the entire Society of Jesus from the Pope on down has joined the great imaginary campaign to drive Bernath to suicide because I had the privilege of going to one of their excellent schools. Gee, obsessive much?
Apparently, according to the complaint (I read the full thing–please pity me), NASA works for MCPO and does his bidding as an underling… or something like that.
It should be safe for everyone who has never killed a veteran, advocated same, racketeered for dues or paid dues here or wherever one would send dues which have been obtained by racketeering to be immune from this suit, but given the inside out “thinking” of the fool doing the suing, common sense is not a factor.
You have to wonder how much of the world’s population is subject to this suit. Is it everyone who has ever thought the words ain’t, this, see et al or only those who have spoken any of those words aloud? If he’s looking for folks who have actually killed veterans, we could probably get a list of VA employees for him to sue.
I think the judge will pretty much tune Bernath out if this actually does make it to a hearing the second he reads the list of people the lawsuit names. No rational person could believe my school, my (false) dad’s workplace, NHSparky’s, etc. could be culpable in any way in this even if we really did make threats/harass him. He’s just trying to bluster and bluff big, hoping all of us dumb yokels will be overawed by his mad lawer skillz.
That guy is a deranged lunatic and he misspelled oops not once, but twice in the same sentence(Hey Birdbreath, opps=oops?). How the hell did that guy graduate law school or even walk and chew gum at the same time for that matter. His site is one of the most disturbing things I’ve ever seen. Its like a cross between Hussar and VWP only it has shitty pictures. I feel bad for those of you that had to interact with that mutant.
Pretty much been said that Birdbrains is a sick old man who needs some serious help. He has no filter or someone shutting him up. I am guessing his partner is just as loony as he is.
It will be fun to find out, won’t it?
So … I had a lovely vacation in Portland late last and early this week.
I wish I could tell you more, but if I did you could laugh so hard the follwing could happen:
1. An eye ball could pop out.
2. You could rupture a blood vessel in your right testicle (or ovary).
3. Rip a rib way from its normal location.
4. Crash a vehicle.
5. Accidently launch a surface to air missle.
6. Claim to be a CPO because a large part of your brain becomes inoperative.
Part of me wants to know but since it probably involves the legal thing with the Chief’s Mess. I’ll just say I hope it went well.
Why the fuck didn’t you call me? I could have showed you some kick ass scenery off the Tourist Trail. And, by scenery, I mean bars.
I was not there for Tourism purposes. But next time I will call.
HS …
Did you receive a cautionary note from Jonn?
If not.
Listen closely:
Don’t you ever do that again … ever.
You have no idea!
Carry on!
I’m afraid that I have not, Master Chief, although that could be because I’m using a new email these days (I’ve commented for the first time with it on this thread; Jonn has seen it, I think). Nonetheless, I’d appreciate it if you could elaborate in the meanwhile. Thanks, over.
Won’t do it here and some things are best said offline.
Use your head not your key board.
You have little idea about some things … Those areas and those involved with such issues … You may want to stay clear of.
If it involves me … That is definately a stay away area!
MCPO, I truly and honestly have no idea what the heck you’re talking about. All I did was post the link (or driving instructions, I guess) to something concerning all of us that Bernath put in the public domain. If it’s the comment about the delusions of time-traveling KGB operatives driving Bernath to hang himself, I was already named in the lawsuit by the time I posted that (as were you; I know of no other people who have been named in the lawsuit since I posted that comment). It was also obvious satire based on Bernath’s own ridiculous delusions and threats (that the Duffel Blog/Paul Szoldra were out to get him, the talking bushes episode, etc.). I don’t think it can hurt us when this all goes to court, if Bernath is really stupid enough to take it there.
If there is something wrong, could you have Jonn give you my email so we can talk privately? I really don’t understand the source of the problem, and I’ve received no communication from anyone else on TAH, including Jonn and TSO, about me stepping out of line, if indeed I did. Thanks; have a nice day.
It was pretty clear that no further public discussion was the only appropriate thing to do. And I am hoping that no further comment is necessary.
He did ask nicely. It really isn’t difficult to just do as he asked.
Whatever happened to that chickenshit Frank Viscotti?
Whatever happened to that fuckstick, Bill Blake (Zippy the Pinhead) of Bartlesville, Okla. ?
Billy boy is still hiding with his kevlar on.
Sir Offaloaf (aka Bill Blake) is still avoiding calls seeking his current VA status.
He just threatens your family, literally, when asked.
He is one of the dumbest MF’s I have ever met.
Looks like the dipshit finally decided he had better things to do with his time than fail to convince knowledgeable people that he wasn’t a liar. Good riddance.
Frank Vicunti’s gum-flapping on here stopped abruptly when he lost his court case, which was an appeal to a lower court tossing out his suit against The US ( USMC and BCNR) because they didnt add his fake shit to his records.
I am thinking that he was told they were sick of his shit and were going to charge him with forging Government documents if he kept it up.
Also, Commander O-Phil Monkress and his senior staff at All-Points Logistics continue to avoid inquires seeking clarification of his Native American, Navy SEAL and Brevard County Sheriffs Deputy claims to include the current status of funding that covers his transportation in lieu of driving concerning his DUI conviction and well as questions regarding the status of his current SC and his evaluations of those for his staff.
GT:
Perhaps Psul is in a position (bent over) to answer those questions…
Is it OK for me to feel all warm and fuzzy for being blessed with the appearance of one so in tune with the grandness of the universe as evidenced by the multiplicity of various pieces of monumental legends shared hither and yon? Such a deal! Something special to share with dear diary today. Really.
Oh, but where are we supposed to send in the dues? If we never were assessed any, should we expect someone to show up with further explanations of anticipated action resulting from any failure to be properly racketeered? It’s all so confusing.
Should we stock up on Windex?
I’d suggest vinegar instead. I hear it works better on chemtrails.
And tinfoil. Lots of tinfoil. (smile)
Seriously, I thought maybe we’d talk about food on this thread – food and drink, like we usually do – and instead, we’re discussing those who are ten cents short of a dime and couldn’t tie their own shoes without written instructions.
Oh, well – there’s always Paris.
We are doing old school Weber and charcoal BBQ … all beef franks and hamburgers.
Then sunset at creamy for ice cream overlooking valley!
The Monarchs are out in large numbers, black bears everywhere, few mosquitos and no Phony CPo’s for 2,700 miles.
Dragons are out in full force now, the ged calliope pennants, the saddlebacks, the common greens, the spotted skimmers.
Get pictures, Master Chief.
I thought it was fools and twinks.
My bad.
EX-PH2……….Soooo, you want to talk about food.
Here’s the latest report on my garden. Mucho cukes, biggest is about five inches long . Many cherry tomatoes, mostly green. However had my first ripe one yesterday. Picked my first yellow squash yesterday. The crop of peppers is doing well. One of my favorites is stuffed jalapeños, roasted over my fire pit.
I picked three more pounds of blackberries yesterday. More brandy and cigars in the wine cellar!
Your ribs made me hungry. Tomorrow ribs, corn on the cob, coleslaw and moms BBQ beans
My brain hurts.
Does your wife know that you had to spend her grocery money on subscribing to a proxy server so you could torment yourself with the comments that I tried to protect you from?
Would everyone please rise . Crash & Burn court is now in session.
Try reading this you paranoiac POS.
Oh dear baby Jesus his rambling makes my head hurt.
UT OHHHHHHHH! Somebody is busted! Kick his ass, Jonn. Lemme hold yer jacket….
My favorite movie is the battle of algeirs. Next is paris burning?
http://youtu.be/afhMMcAHlKw?t=4s
Well, MCPO beat me to it. And IMO he’s right.
So I’ll just leave this message here for you from the frogs of the world (probably NSFW/around small children, prudes, or clergy):
http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/nonny5-0/media/93d73a86.jpg.html
The only thing burning VWP is that sensation currently in your two-hole.
VWP … “One Flew Over the CooCoo’s Nest” was based on your state of mind!
Ending of one of my favorites movies.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ll4qS4anGo
‘The future is created in the present.’ – Merlin
In fact, I think I’ll pop it in and watch it tonight.
Hi all,
I have been reading everyday but not often commenting because I broke my laptop. Its a real pain in the ass to try to comment from a Ipad so I have just been reading.
I do have one of my alternate laptops in hand now so I will be posting more often as well as completing an article or two that I have been working on.
Peace
*wavies* Helloooo TAH!
Sure have been missing you all…Go for round 2 surgery and I miss all the fun..well not really..drugs are a wonderful thing on occasions such as these…
So being bored and mostly incoherent I wrote a new recipe to share with you all. I hope you like.
Baked Goat Cheese Marinara
Ingredients
1 baguette sliced lengthwise
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic
1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
4 ounces goat cheese (sliced)
Directions
1. Brush the baguette slices with olive oil.
2. Broil the slices until golden brown on top. (Note: Watch them carefully as they can burn really quickly on broil.)
3. Let the baguette slices cool and then rub them with the garlic.
4. Place the marinara sauce in a baking dish and top with the goat cheese.
5. Broil until the goat cheese is soft and golden brown, about 4-6 minutes.
Oh and for you Santorum-Stained, Glitter Monkey Bernath, you only get a cup of steaming hot tea with a a zesty hem flavour and a horse turd crumble muffin… 😈
Ooops…I didn’t proof-read and left a step out of the recipe…
When done marinara and goat cheese is ready, serve with the baguette slices with a nice glass of chilled white wine or a lovely sangria… 🙂
Ah – Ms MacGiver….
I put some ribs on the grill on low heat about 1330 local time. It’s now 1630 local and the smell coming from the grill is absolute heaven.
You guys gotta stop with all the food talk. Getting damn hungry now. Coastie that sounds like a good recipe, although I think I would swap the goat cheese for some fresh mozzarella. Not a big fan of goat cheese, but sounds pretty damn good anyway. But the ribs sound good too though CPO. Have a good weekend everyone.
Climb to Glory~
Please by all means, use any cheese you like… A dear friend made it with both types of cheeses and hubby tried making it with sliced Japanese Egg Plant {they are smaller and sweeter than the giant Black Beauty ones, they look like purple bananas}, and used fresh sliced provolone. Its just a nice quick snack when winding down for the day.
It is very weird the things that creep into my head when all I can do is stare at my garden.
OK … You want photos. I just sent Jonn a photo.
That’s not just a zucchini. That’s a major food group all by itself.
That is a quarter sitting on top. It was about 4.5 lbs. The Zoombie Zookinni!
Cut large slices and roast them on the grill.
Did you catch that in the Willamette River or the Columbia River?
Were you on a boat, or fishing from shore?
What kind of bait did you use?
Is that the same actual genuine silver dollar that George Washington threw across the Columbia River when he was just a boy growing up in Portland?
Maybe that’s himself wearing those knee britches?
Just finishing up watching “Hornblower” on TCM … Greg Peck all time fav!
I was flipping through the channels and caught the tail end of that movie. Literally, he was kissing the girl and the credits started rolling.
If he was a Genuine CPO it would not have just kissing!
If ya know what I’m talkin’ ’bout?
Insert “been”.
Sorry … iPhone Vertigo.
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I’m probably strange, but I like the Ioan Gruffudd versions of Hornblower. I guess actually filming on the ships (as opposed to mostly in a Sound Stage) makes the difference for me.
Sean Bean in all those Sharpe’s Rifles episodes.
Well, that wasn’t exactly why I liked those, but the Sharpe series was also good (so were the books).
Just watched the weird, but good, “Snowpiercer” on pay per view.
The books are good, but the Aubrey/Maturin series are better.
Well, my supper consisted of cappellini made with carrots, tomato, and spinach tossed with a pile of mixed vegs (wax and green beans and carrots, plus pearl onions), grape tomatoes, and a piece of leftover chicken sliced thin and sauteed with basil and garlic salt in EVOO. Toss it, plate it, and listen to Mozart while dining. Good food, filling and nothing left behind.
After being eliminated from the World Cup soccer playoff, the Nigerian team captain personally apologized, and offered to refund all the expenses incurred by their fans for travel and lodging in Brazil.
He just needs their account numbers and PINs to make the transaction.
That is funny!
AMEN, Master Chief!
ROFLOL ! ! !
A little entertainment for the evening.
Dude bears an uncanny resemblance to the known felon, Phil Monkress at All-Points Logistics.
More than one dude, GT, and lots of cussing and pawing the ground and snorting.
I need to stop working so much. Look at all I missed.
Right there with yah had to pull an extra 12 hr shift today.
Just read that James Garner died. One of the good guys…RIP.
Okay, now there’s someone whose passing kind of bums me out.
Does anyone else find amusement in the subject line of spam emails? The ones addressed “dearly beloved” and all it’s iterations are perhaps my favorites. It’s so nice to know that there is an international audience which holds me in such high esteem. Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy.
Sure to remain at or near the top of the list is one from yesterday, “2nd NOTICE AGAIN.” That one really has the old funny bone twittering.
And, there seems to be a uptick in the number of banks attempting contact lately. Sure hope there is no hidden tax liability lurking within them. Sadly, we shall never know.
So far in the last month I’ve gotten about 20 of those. Toss in the (literally) hundred or so “online pharmacies”, EZPass for a state I don’t even live in, and the bank crap, well, Al Gore and his Internet can kiss my ass.
OWB~
My funny bone has been in hysterics at the uptic in “Notice to Appear” emails….well that and Viagra and of course the never ending “Beloved”…
What I managed to get from those is that I must appear somewhere after taking Viagra and someone just loves the hell out of me 😀
A greeting I’ve seen more of lately in spam is “National Hello”.
I receive emails with “Dear Concerned Parent” all the time. I haven’t fathered any children that I’m aware of.
And as of 4:18 EDT today, 45 years ago:
“Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed.”
I’ll celebrate (after laundry/grocery shopping) with a 24-oz ribeye, shrimp, vegetables, salad, and garlic bread. Keeping simple.
Then back to the grind for another 60-hour week.
Trying something different today. Got about 3.5 lbs of beef cubes, seared about 1/4 of them on at least one side in fresh bacon drippings, let cool. Bought some “bulb” green onions at the farmer’s market yesterday, did a quick peel so I had the whole bulb onion ready to go. Most of a bulb of garlic broken down and peeled. Big package of button crimini washed and trimmed if/as needed. Once meat was cool, mixed with arrowroot, pink salt, chipotle, smoked paprika, fresh ground pepper to coat. Mixed all together, and packed down tight. Poured in a small bit of port, then filled in cracks with Boggle Old Vine Zinfandel wine almost to the top of the meat. This is cooking at 250 until 3 or 4, when I plan to put an almond shortbread crust on top and bake at 350 until done. Smells good, will see how it tastes later.
And made a smoked gorgonzola dressing/mousse (like my dressings thick) while I was at it. Almost set for the week to come.
I’m fixing steak and onions for supper with radishes, sliced cucumbers, sliced tomatoes and onions on the side, and strawberries for dessert.
Ex-PH2~
Just for you my dear friend… 🙂
Cucumber Salad
Cucumbers
Lemon juice
Olive oil
Pepper
Garlic Powder
Chile powder
Salt (optional)
Instructions
Chop or slice cucumbers and add lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, pepper (salt if using),and chile powder on top, mix to coat evenly, then chill until ready to eat.
Grrr..I guess measurments would be helpful **blushies**
2 Cucumbers
1/4 teaspoon Lemon juice
1/3 teaspoon Olive Oil
1/4 teaspoon Pepper, Garlic powder and Chili powder
Dash of salt if using.
Adjust to personal taste. <3
Question for the group: (It’s probably been covered on here many times but couldn’t easily find it), but I could use some assistance with a small problem.
Situation: Wife and Mother-in-law were going through the later’s attic in preparations for her moving in with us and found her father’s (wife’s grandfather’s) burial flag and some World War 2 photos. The wife asked me if we could put it in a small shadow box with placard.
Now here’s where I just stepped in it: I asked her if she would rather have something like what I was presented at my retirement ceremony. Her response: Really we can do that, but we don’t know what he was awarded, etc.
My response: No problem, I’ll see what I can do.
I’m pretty sure we can get/have his SSN and/or service number, the real question is what’s the best way to go about getting a copy of his records? While Ancestry.com does have some military records I would hate to pay for the service to find out they don’t have what we need. Is an FIOA/VA request the best way to go? Thoughts, suggestions?
Thanks in advance for helping me get myself out of trouble.
-Ish
Refer to the National Archives Standard Form 180 at their website.
Ish, the link on how to get those things is up at the top of the page.
Go for it.
Thanks all and good thing I have another eye exam on Tuesday, it it was a snake… 🙂
The up side is that you’ve confirmed that you had indeed seen it – just couldn’t find it!
Also in my defense I usually look at the site from my phone and the headers at the top don’t always show on the small screen.
My son is killing the Zoombie Zookinni with the Red Ryder. It was determined that it was truly too large to eat as it takes on a bitter taste after a certain weigh is achieved.
Those big, bad boys a great to shred up to use in zuke bread.
The other options are to cut it in thick slices and grill it with your meal or make bread or put it in soup.
BREAKING NEWS:
The ZOOMBIE ZOOKINNI is dead. Shot over 30 times by a child and supervised by his father.
VWP said after hearing of the death, “how many more fruits, vetables and other things will have to die after being shot by a Red Ryder in the hands of a child who will be killed eventually by AK-40 whatever and AR-16 or 17 … I ask you!”
Naw. Much too articulate for the resident pet troll.