Ahem!

 Didn't think it could get worse but then it did! The weather I mean. Highs in the 40's today and tomorrow with the wind at 19mph. We ask one thing of you folk up north and that is to keep that polar door shut. ...Please?

On the other hand, I did get some chores finished that had been on my mind. And I made chili. I am guessing nearly every household in Trophy had a pot of chili simmering away. When I started making the chili I came upon the fact I didn't have a can opener. So since I had a list of things I needed, Butch and I went to HEB to get my list purchased. That can opener cost me $70!

Last night Butch and I watched "The Hundred-Foot Journey" on Amazon Prime. It was excellent and can be found in other venues too.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hundred-Foot_Journey_(film)

Weather in South Texas

Whether the weather is cold, Or whether the weather is hot, We will weather the weather, whatever the weather, whether we like it or not!

And we do not like it. This is very much like last year when it started in late December and lasted till mid-March. I know what you are all saying, "Still better than up north!" True-and it is what it is, just like in the first little ditty of this post. I am hoping this is not a repeat.

Thursday, November 17th. A flat 50 degrees outdoors when I got up at 6:00 am and it will stay in the 60's all week for the highs.😒

First Trivia Night

 Last night we had our first Trophy Trivia Night. There were 4 teams, Part Time Team, Smarty Pants, I Don't Know, and Bottomless Pit. The scores ranged from 102 to 122. And the Part Time Team won. This was their first time playing and I can see they are going to provide a challenge.

Everyone had a good time, including me! It was a great start to our season. So next Tuesday night at 6:30 pm we will once again meet in the main hall and answer a bunch of questions. 

The Story of Bernie's Fruitcake

 It was famous! We lived on Lake Panorama for a few years and Bernie was a favorite neighbor of ours. Each Christmas he would make his special fruitcake. I told Bernie I was not a fan of fruitcake and he said, "You haven't tasted MY fruitcake." Bernie was right! I looked forward to Bernie's fruitcake every year and I begged him for his recipe. He always said the same thing, "Let me make it for you." One year he finally relented and shared the recipe with me and now I am sharing it with you. You are so lucky!

Recipe:   Bernie's Fruitcake   

Category: Holiday

Author:   Bernie Craig

2 C Flour

1 1/2 C Sugar

1 tsp Baking Powder

1/2 tsp Salt

4 eggs

3 T butter-room temp.

4 -8 oz. Jars Whole Maraschino Cherries (Drain 3 jars)

2 C Pecan halves or pieces

2 C Walnut halves or pieces

1 LB. Raisins

Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in eggs, one at a time. Add

remaining ingredients one at a time in the order listed, mix gently.

Pour in an ungreased tube pan. Bake at 300 degrees for 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Increase heat to 325 degrees and bake an additional 15 minutes. Let cool in pan

then remove. Wrap in foil or plastic and store in the refrigerator. Allow 1 to 2 days for

flavors to mingle before serving.

I never liked fruitcake until I tasted Bernies. :-)

Ask Alexa

 I am not usually a fan of Bluegrass, but this one caught my attention.

Ask Alexa to play "Ready for the Times to Get Better" by David Holt and Doc Watson

Lyrics

I've got to tell you I've been rackin' my brain
Hopin' to find a way out
I've had enough of this continual rain
Changes are comin', no doubt

It's been a too long time
With no peace of mind
And I'm ready for the times
To get better

You seem to want from me what I cannot give
I feel so lonesome at times
I have a dream that I wish I could live
It's burnin' holes in my mind

Na, na, na...

Na, na, na...