Monday, May 4
Saturday, May 2
'The Mayo Piano'
'The Mayo Piano'
Click on the link below!
If you need a good smile and enjoy piano playing this will "Lighten" your heart!!
In the Mayo Buildings there is a piano and sometimes people stop to play.
This is the cutest little Video of two older folks playing the piano in the Gonda Building,
and is worth watching.
http://sharing.mayoclinic.org/2009/04/07/mayo-clinic-music-fun/
Click on the link below!
If you need a good smile and enjoy piano playing this will "Lighten" your heart!!
In the Mayo Buildings there is a piano and sometimes people stop to play.
This is the cutest little Video of two older folks playing the piano in the Gonda Building,
and is worth watching.
http://sharing.mayoclinic.org/2009/04/07/mayo-clinic-music-fun/
I do to golf
This was taken in Georgia. I do golf on special occasions and on Tuesdays in Texas. Pictures of me are rare on this site so decided to add this one that Butch took.
Friday, May 1
Enjoying the pace
I am so enjoying the slower pace of being at Lake Anita. There are 6 other RV units here but most are not visibly occupied. We have been able to get my mandatory two walks per day in and my blood sugar readings have reflected the results. It can be a bit of a challenge to get enough walking in while traveling. The rain showers haven't been too much to work around but I could do with less. Butch took the tow car sheild off the car when we arrived and put it on the picnic table, cleaned it up and we have been waiting for it to dry enough to put away ever since.
Thursday, April 30
Plum Blossoms =Childhood Memories
We had plum trees right next to the driveway. Wonderful perfume in the spring-terrific mess in the fall!
Wednesday, April 29
From a Nurse we know
The Pandemic flu planning group has been meeting frequently since Sunday to evaluate the information known about the cases of Swine flu (H1N1) in the U.S. and throughout the world and is in contact with the Department of Health. There are 50 cases confirmed in the U.S. at this time, with one person hospitalized and most cases very mild. No cases have been identified in SD, Minnesota, Iowa or Nebraska.
On Monday afternoon, April 27, the World Health Organization changed the Pandemic alert level from 3 to 4 (out of a possible 6) indicating that human-to-human spread has resulted in sustained "community level outbreaks. Level 4 indicates that the likelihood of a pandemic has increased but not that it is inevitable. The WHO levels guide the levels of emergency response throughout the U.S. and at Sanford. You may remain up to date with recommendations from CDC and WHO by accessing this web site:
http://www.sanfordhealth.org/AboutSanford/SwineFluUpdate/index.cfm
Consider this as the start of another influenza season with newly heightened awareness for cases of influenza.
Travel precautions: At this time CDC recommends that U.S. travelers avoid all nonessential travel to Mexico.
Vaccination: There is no swine flu vaccine available at this time. It is not yet clear that the 2008-2009 seasonal influenza vaccine will protect against this H1N1 strain of influenza. Therefore hand hygiene, cough hygiene and compliance with contact/droplet precautions are essential prevention strategies.
Personal Preparations: Now is the time to begin thinking about how you will meet the needs of family and the needs of work should cases of the H1N1 flu occur nearby which could involve implementing additional measures to prevent spread.
Precautions when caring for patients suspected/known to have influenza A:
* Private room with standard, contact and droplet isolation to enter the room including gown, mask, and gloves.
* Frequent hand hygiene with either soap and water or waterless hand sanitizers – instruct visitors and patients
* Cough etiquette using tissue or sleeves to cough into, discard tissues, follow with hand hygiene – instruct visitors and patients
* Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth - that is how the virus can spread to you
Symptoms: Any of these can occur - Fever of 100ยบ F or more, headache/body aches, fatigue/malaise, cough, stuffy nose, sore throat, GI symptoms of nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, shortness of breath and altered mentation.
Transmission: Transmission is by droplet or contact with a coughing or sneezing person.
Incubation period: 1-4 days from exposure
Infectious period: From one day prior to the onset of symptoms until 7 days following onset.
Treatment: Those who are ill can be treated with anti-viral medications. Treatment guidelines have been distributed to physicians and mid-level practitioners and will be updated as needed.
Preventing Illness: If you get sick stay home from work, school and avoid contact with others.
This is a situation that can change in a moment. You will be updated as the information changes.
Sent on behalf of the Pandemic Planning Team
Sharon Rockman RN BA CIC
Sanford Health Infection Preventionist and Coordinator
On Monday afternoon, April 27, the World Health Organization changed the Pandemic alert level from 3 to 4 (out of a possible 6) indicating that human-to-human spread has resulted in sustained "community level outbreaks. Level 4 indicates that the likelihood of a pandemic has increased but not that it is inevitable. The WHO levels guide the levels of emergency response throughout the U.S. and at Sanford. You may remain up to date with recommendations from CDC and WHO by accessing this web site:
http://www.sanfordhealth.org/AboutSanford/SwineFluUpdate/index.cfm
Consider this as the start of another influenza season with newly heightened awareness for cases of influenza.
Travel precautions: At this time CDC recommends that U.S. travelers avoid all nonessential travel to Mexico.
Vaccination: There is no swine flu vaccine available at this time. It is not yet clear that the 2008-2009 seasonal influenza vaccine will protect against this H1N1 strain of influenza. Therefore hand hygiene, cough hygiene and compliance with contact/droplet precautions are essential prevention strategies.
Personal Preparations: Now is the time to begin thinking about how you will meet the needs of family and the needs of work should cases of the H1N1 flu occur nearby which could involve implementing additional measures to prevent spread.
Precautions when caring for patients suspected/known to have influenza A:
* Private room with standard, contact and droplet isolation to enter the room including gown, mask, and gloves.
* Frequent hand hygiene with either soap and water or waterless hand sanitizers – instruct visitors and patients
* Cough etiquette using tissue or sleeves to cough into, discard tissues, follow with hand hygiene – instruct visitors and patients
* Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth - that is how the virus can spread to you
Symptoms: Any of these can occur - Fever of 100ยบ F or more, headache/body aches, fatigue/malaise, cough, stuffy nose, sore throat, GI symptoms of nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, shortness of breath and altered mentation.
Transmission: Transmission is by droplet or contact with a coughing or sneezing person.
Incubation period: 1-4 days from exposure
Infectious period: From one day prior to the onset of symptoms until 7 days following onset.
Treatment: Those who are ill can be treated with anti-viral medications. Treatment guidelines have been distributed to physicians and mid-level practitioners and will be updated as needed.
Preventing Illness: If you get sick stay home from work, school and avoid contact with others.
This is a situation that can change in a moment. You will be updated as the information changes.
Sent on behalf of the Pandemic Planning Team
Sharon Rockman RN BA CIC
Sanford Health Infection Preventionist and Coordinator
Spreading the Word
Someone you may know who would be a perfect fit for this position at Snow Mountain Ranch.
The Gift Shop Supervisor is a paid position for 24 hours per week that provides full room and board. We are looking for someone who would be willing to commit to a year at this position. Please see the attached job description for responsibilities and requirements. Interested candidates should fill out an application on-line at: smrjobs.org – then click on Seasonal Application.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns, and thank you in advance for spreading the word about this great opportunity!
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns, and thank you in advance for spreading the word about this great opportunity!
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JOB DESCRIPTION
SNOW MOUNTAIN RANCH
YMCA OF THE ROCKIES
POSITION: GIFT SHOP SUPERVISOR
EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION: Seasonal, Non-exempt
REPORTS TO: Guest Services Director
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Gift Shop Supervisor is responsible for providing a high level of service to Snow Mountain Ranch guests and staff. The Gift Shop Supervisor trains, supervises and guides all gift shop employees & volunteers. This individual is responsible for correct cash procedures, a clean shop and a well-merchandised sales floor.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
1.Possess a positive attitude towards serving guests and supervising staff.
2.Train all new Gift Shop employees & volunteers.
3.Make weekly work schedules.
4.Complete and review mid season and end of season evaluations with Gift Shop employees & volunteers.
5.Responsible for pricing procedures on incoming merchandise.
6.Perform and/or oversee daily inventory.
7.Maintain appropriate levels of inventory by assisting the Guest Services Director in ordering and re-ordering merchandise.
8.Monitor daily income reports.
9.Communicate job performance concerns with the Guest Services Director.
10.Operate the cash register, telephone and credit card machine.
11.Clean facilities and equipment. Maintain a neat and well-organized work area.
12.Restock merchandise on a regular basis.
13.Maintain an accurate and balanced “Daily Income Report.”
14.Maintain accurate accountability of money in cash box and register. Able to count back change to customers.
15.Complete opening and closing procedures as scheduled.
16.Take initiative and motivate others to find things to do during slow times.
17.Operate commercial popcorn popper & coffee cart.
18.Speak English fluently
19.Be able to move throughout the Gift Shop for an eight-hour shift.
20.Perform basic math functions with calculator.
21.Reflect YMCA core values in all functions - caring, honesty, responsibility, respect & faith.
OTHER FUNCTIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
1.Lift 30 pounds.
2.Participate in annual inventory (early January).
3.Communicate maintenance needs to B&G.
4.Move merchandise from attic storage to Gift Shop as needed.
5.Other duties as assigned.
DRESS CODE:
In addition to the grooming standards outlined in the Seasonal Staff Handbook, the following applies:
A staff vest or shirts with the YMCA of the Rockies logo will be issued to each seasonal employee from May to August and December to April. You will be required to wear this uniform while on duty. A neat and clean appearance is required at all times. Work boots or hiking boots recommended. No open toed shoes. Long work pants/jeans. No shorts.
Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.
The Gift Shop Supervisor is a paid position for 24 hours per week that provides full room and board. We are looking for someone who would be willing to commit to a year at this position. Please see the attached job description for responsibilities and requirements. Interested candidates should fill out an application on-line at: smrjobs.org – then click on Seasonal Application.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns, and thank you in advance for spreading the word about this great opportunity!
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns, and thank you in advance for spreading the word about this great opportunity!
#################################################################################
JOB DESCRIPTION
SNOW MOUNTAIN RANCH
YMCA OF THE ROCKIES
POSITION: GIFT SHOP SUPERVISOR
EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION: Seasonal, Non-exempt
REPORTS TO: Guest Services Director
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Gift Shop Supervisor is responsible for providing a high level of service to Snow Mountain Ranch guests and staff. The Gift Shop Supervisor trains, supervises and guides all gift shop employees & volunteers. This individual is responsible for correct cash procedures, a clean shop and a well-merchandised sales floor.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
1.Possess a positive attitude towards serving guests and supervising staff.
2.Train all new Gift Shop employees & volunteers.
3.Make weekly work schedules.
4.Complete and review mid season and end of season evaluations with Gift Shop employees & volunteers.
5.Responsible for pricing procedures on incoming merchandise.
6.Perform and/or oversee daily inventory.
7.Maintain appropriate levels of inventory by assisting the Guest Services Director in ordering and re-ordering merchandise.
8.Monitor daily income reports.
9.Communicate job performance concerns with the Guest Services Director.
10.Operate the cash register, telephone and credit card machine.
11.Clean facilities and equipment. Maintain a neat and well-organized work area.
12.Restock merchandise on a regular basis.
13.Maintain an accurate and balanced “Daily Income Report.”
14.Maintain accurate accountability of money in cash box and register. Able to count back change to customers.
15.Complete opening and closing procedures as scheduled.
16.Take initiative and motivate others to find things to do during slow times.
17.Operate commercial popcorn popper & coffee cart.
18.Speak English fluently
19.Be able to move throughout the Gift Shop for an eight-hour shift.
20.Perform basic math functions with calculator.
21.Reflect YMCA core values in all functions - caring, honesty, responsibility, respect & faith.
OTHER FUNCTIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
1.Lift 30 pounds.
2.Participate in annual inventory (early January).
3.Communicate maintenance needs to B&G.
4.Move merchandise from attic storage to Gift Shop as needed.
5.Other duties as assigned.
DRESS CODE:
In addition to the grooming standards outlined in the Seasonal Staff Handbook, the following applies:
A staff vest or shirts with the YMCA of the Rockies logo will be issued to each seasonal employee from May to August and December to April. You will be required to wear this uniform while on duty. A neat and clean appearance is required at all times. Work boots or hiking boots recommended. No open toed shoes. Long work pants/jeans. No shorts.
Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.
Sherri's Daycare
Friend Sherri runs a daycare in her home. We stopped in yesterday and she had cuties Olivia and Tyler on her lap.
Current Location Lake Anita Iowa
Pictured below are Coots on Lake Anita. Butch gets a charge out of making them take off for the water. Of course, it is easy to do.
We are at Lake Anita, a favorite spot while doing our annual doctor business. Our first appt. is Thursday when Butch visits the dentist. Next one is Tuesday when we both see the eye doctor in the morning and Angel sees the vet in the afternoon. Final appt is Friday the 8th when we see our family physician for annual refills on meds. Then we will be good to go!
Next stop- hometown Jefferson Iowa.
We are at Lake Anita, a favorite spot while doing our annual doctor business. Our first appt. is Thursday when Butch visits the dentist. Next one is Tuesday when we both see the eye doctor in the morning and Angel sees the vet in the afternoon. Final appt is Friday the 8th when we see our family physician for annual refills on meds. Then we will be good to go!
Next stop- hometown Jefferson Iowa.
Monday, April 27
Visiting Missouri Kids
Amanda and Brad fixed supper for us and then we went for a walk.
Amanda and Brad have a new puppy. Eva Noel was born on Christmas eve. We have here a family photo of Amanda holding Eva and Brad holding Shelley Belle.
Susan holding Eva
Friday, April 24
Posts aplenty
I have been busy posting pictures from our trip across the south. If I put them all on here at once it would take FOR...EVER. We left the park in Texas on April 1 and have been moving pretty steadily ever since. It has been a fun and memorable trip.
Today we were able to get our MoHo fixed and will be moving on again tomorrow. We stayed here at Big Cabin for one more night due to wind. It IS Oklahoma!
I made doctor appointments for all of us including Angel. So we will spending some time with our Lees Summit kids and then mosey on north to Lake Anita where spring will be in full bloom. We hope!!
Our stop at the doctors should be brief and then we will be in Jefferson for a short time before heading for Colorado.
Try to keep up!!! hehehe
Today we were able to get our MoHo fixed and will be moving on again tomorrow. We stayed here at Big Cabin for one more night due to wind. It IS Oklahoma!
I made doctor appointments for all of us including Angel. So we will spending some time with our Lees Summit kids and then mosey on north to Lake Anita where spring will be in full bloom. We hope!!
Our stop at the doctors should be brief and then we will be in Jefferson for a short time before heading for Colorado.
Try to keep up!!! hehehe
Dutch and Lum's Party Boat
Dutch and Lum share ownership of the party boat and they entertain friends with trips up and down the Wolf River and into the Bay of St Louis. There is a potty on this party boat. Good thing too!!!
Lum and Donna's Mississippi Home
Lum and Donna's home in Mississippi. These are the "outbuildings" Their NEW motorhome is not totally visible in these shots but you can see a portion of it next to Lum's greenhouse.
Love my duck!
Lum planted my duck with a white geranium. I think he looks quite handsome. Thanks Lum
From Palacios Pictures
These pictures are from my Palacio 2009 collection. One is a discarded piece of rope from one of the shrimp boats and the second one is ocean front property in Palacio. There are some beautiful homes there.
Wednesday, April 22
Mad Dash
We are in the middle of a mad dash for Big Cabin OK to get the moho serviced. When we left Magnolia Park we started noticing an oily smell whenever we stopped. Butch saw evidence of oil in the wheel well. We knew not where it came from. Butch finally called the servicing people in Big Cabin and it was determined to be a faulty wheel hub seal. He said we could safely make the trip to Oklahoma for repair if we made sure we replenished the oil in the hub periodically. We have done that. We should arrive in Big Cabin tomorrow and it will be a relief to get the repairs done and servicing at the same time.
The traveling has been great. We have finished listening to The Gatehouse by Nelson DeMille. Tomorrow we start on The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett. I have read the book but enjoyed it enough to listen to it along with Butch. The miles really fly by when otherwise entertained by listening to a book.
I am way behind in posting. My plan is to backtrack a bit and do some posts on New Orleans and Pass Christian. Lum & Donna and then the Georgia kids, grandkids and GREATgranddaughter!!
Tuesday, April 21
Friday, April 17
Connection issues
My connection (Verizon) here is not the greatest. It takes a long time to upload a photo. It eventually works but when it comes to slow internet my patience wanes. This is really a great park here in Moultrie Georgia. We are next to an Industrial Park and a small airport so lots of area for walking. We have two cows, Ribeye and T-Bone, a goat named Gazelda, free range chickens, 3 ducks and dogs that are leashed and/or penned...And kids who spend most of their days outdoors playing or working, a refreshing sight. The kids are either on spring break or home schooled not sure which. Yesterday they were pulling weeds out of the creek that runs through the park. I would guess the two hardest workers are 7 and 9.
I found this place by googling RV parks in Moultrie GA. It is a jewel. No pun intended.
Our kids are working hard to make ends meet and thus we do not get to see them often but we make good use of our time together when we can. Tomorrow we play golf in Thomasville.
I take pictures of Baby Nina at every opportunity and will continue to do so. I would like to get pictures of the grownups too.
So I think today I will catch up on laundry and perhaps wash windows.
Till next time...
I found this place by googling RV parks in Moultrie GA. It is a jewel. No pun intended.
Our kids are working hard to make ends meet and thus we do not get to see them often but we make good use of our time together when we can. Tomorrow we play golf in Thomasville.
I take pictures of Baby Nina at every opportunity and will continue to do so. I would like to get pictures of the grownups too.
So I think today I will catch up on laundry and perhaps wash windows.
Till next time...
Thursday, April 16
Monday, April 13
Intended
We intended to be on the road today but due to a line of heavy thunderstorms and a lot of rain last night we are waiting another day. The beauty of being retired! So Lum and Donna have us for another day.
Yesterday we enjoyed Easter dinner with a group of people from their park. It was a potluck type of meal and I was fortunate enough to be able to sample Crawfish Pie. And it was yummy!!
After the meal and an afternoon of watching the Masters we played with Lum and Donna's Wii. So last night we golfed, bowled and played Bridge. It was a very full evening!!
Yesterday we enjoyed Easter dinner with a group of people from their park. It was a potluck type of meal and I was fortunate enough to be able to sample Crawfish Pie. And it was yummy!!
After the meal and an afternoon of watching the Masters we played with Lum and Donna's Wii. So last night we golfed, bowled and played Bridge. It was a very full evening!!
Sunday, April 12
The Party Boat
Dutch and Lum own a boat together. It has been labeled "The Party Boat". While out in the boat we spotted an eagle's nest and the eagle! A real treat.
Friends Lum and Donna
We are staying with our friends Lum and Donna in Pass Christian MS, near New Orleans for those who wonder. Tomorrow we are headed to Georgia to see our oldest son Rich and family.
Thursday, April 9
New Orleans Experience
While Lum and Donna were at the hospital getting Lums first chemo treatment Butch and I held down the fort at their place AND went to New Orleans with Dutch, a longtime friend of Lums and Dutch's relatives visiting from Holland, Jelmer and Alie Kuipers. We had met Dutch at Snow Mountain Ranch where he is also a volunteer.
We had a great time getting acquainted with the city. It is charming, no two ways about it. The people are friendly and outgoing and the streets are clean. There is evidence of the homeless but that is a nationwide thing.
Katrina's aftermath is still in evidence but they have come a long way from the dreadful scenes we all saw on tv. One of the things Donna told me was that the birds left after Katrina and they returned just this year, four years later!
We noticed a street musician trying to herd a young injured bird into a box before it was run over on the busy street. The young musician told me that Jesus says we will be judged by how we treat the least among us so he wanted to do something for the bird. I helped him herd the bird into the box and he decided the least he could do for it was to move it to a location less traveled and asked me to watch his CD's while he did so. I was happy to do that.
In the cathedral I noticed a shabby man saying his prayers and wanted to get his photo. I did but unfortunately he caught me doing so. I hope his prayers were answered.
We had cafe au lait (coffee with boiled milk) and beignets (pronounced bin-yay) early in the day. A beignet is a doughnut/sweetbread type dough that is deep fried then doused liberally with powdered sugar.
For lunch we had red beans and rice with Italian sausage. It was a house specialty of the restaurant and a typical New Orleans meal.
Still later we had a pralines...hey, we were on vacation!!!
Lum is home now and resting and so are we from our big day.
We had a great time getting acquainted with the city. It is charming, no two ways about it. The people are friendly and outgoing and the streets are clean. There is evidence of the homeless but that is a nationwide thing.
Katrina's aftermath is still in evidence but they have come a long way from the dreadful scenes we all saw on tv. One of the things Donna told me was that the birds left after Katrina and they returned just this year, four years later!
We noticed a street musician trying to herd a young injured bird into a box before it was run over on the busy street. The young musician told me that Jesus says we will be judged by how we treat the least among us so he wanted to do something for the bird. I helped him herd the bird into the box and he decided the least he could do for it was to move it to a location less traveled and asked me to watch his CD's while he did so. I was happy to do that.
In the cathedral I noticed a shabby man saying his prayers and wanted to get his photo. I did but unfortunately he caught me doing so. I hope his prayers were answered.
We had cafe au lait (coffee with boiled milk) and beignets (pronounced bin-yay) early in the day. A beignet is a doughnut/sweetbread type dough that is deep fried then doused liberally with powdered sugar.
For lunch we had red beans and rice with Italian sausage. It was a house specialty of the restaurant and a typical New Orleans meal.
Still later we had a pralines...hey, we were on vacation!!!
Lum is home now and resting and so are we from our big day.
New Orleans 2009 Slideshow
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Monday, April 6
We are in Pass Christian Mississippi at the home of Lum and Donna Ellis friends of ours we met at Snow Mountain Ranch YMCA of the Rockies. Lum and Donna have been volunteers at Snow Mountain Ranch for the past 15 summers but will miss this year because Lum finds himself in the middle of a battle with stomach cancer. He will be going for his first round of chemo tomorrow. We will not ask anything of Lum and will try to pick up the slack for him on his chores around here. Lum did say it will give him a chance to plant a garden this summer and he has already started on it.
Sunday, April 5
Exit 121
We are at exit 121 in Louisiana- near Lafayette. Butch is struggling with the satellite for Direct TV. Every now and then when we move we have a problem. We were in amongst a bunch of trees at Stephen Austin State Park and every time we have a tree problem we subsequently have a sattelite problem... Oh well, this too shall pass.
Tomorrow we get to see our good friends Lum and Donna and that will be a fun time.
This place we are staying( Welcome Center) is a boondock situation but they are kind enough to let us stay. Earlier today we went to a Wal-Mart and they had all the entrances fixed to be unavailable to RV's. Needless to say we didn't spend any time or money there. Lousiana I-10 isn't too bad. It was worse in East Texas.
Till next time...
Tomorrow we get to see our good friends Lum and Donna and that will be a fun time.
This place we are staying( Welcome Center) is a boondock situation but they are kind enough to let us stay. Earlier today we went to a Wal-Mart and they had all the entrances fixed to be unavailable to RV's. Needless to say we didn't spend any time or money there. Lousiana I-10 isn't too bad. It was worse in East Texas.
Till next time...
Saturday, April 4
Tight Parking
With these boats parked so close together I cannot imagine how they get them out. We leave today for Stephen Austin State Park located about 20 miles west of Houston. This allows us a shot at getting through Houston on a Sunday morning. The park is only 92 miles from where we are so we are not in a big hurry to get going. We will not have Internet there so won't hear from me again till sometime Sunday.
Friday, April 3
As Promised
Cosmetic Surgery on Capt. G.C.
It looks to be a beautiful day- sun shining-light breeze-cool temperatures so today the plan is to get some pictures on the pretty side of town. Along with washing sheets and working on a new Swedish weaving afghan for a September wedding.
Butch found a little Mexican restaurant yesterday so we had lunch there. Chicken quesadillas and they were delicious. So today I had my usual toast for breakfast but he decided to try the breakfast tacos at Maricellas. He said they were huge,delicious and cheap ($2.00)
It looks to be a beautiful day- sun shining-light breeze-cool temperatures so today the plan is to get some pictures on the pretty side of town. Along with washing sheets and working on a new Swedish weaving afghan for a September wedding.
Butch found a little Mexican restaurant yesterday so we had lunch there. Chicken quesadillas and they were delicious. So today I had my usual toast for breakfast but he decided to try the breakfast tacos at Maricellas. He said they were huge,delicious and cheap ($2.00)
Thursday, April 2
Palacio TX
We arrived in Palacio yesterday afternoon without incident and we will be here 3 days. We remembered why we prefer Palacio over Rockport as a stopping place. It is the walking! Palacio has a beautiful little park with a walkway built along the coast. It is about a mile and 1/4 long. Perfect for the morning and evening walk. Last night we ate at the seafood restaurant that is a favorite. It lived up to our expectations too. We both had catfish fillets.
It is cloudy today with a severe thunderstorm watch...not the ideal time to take photos but I do hope to get some soon.
Tuesday, March 31
Child's Napghan
Finished this one the other day and took a picture of it before giving it to Norma to enter in the Clay County Fair for me. We head out tomorrow for Palacio TX. A stop we have made before and like.
Sunday, March 29
By Request
Recipe: Marble Bars 3/29/2009
Category: Snacks
Author: Barb Brooker
1 c White Sugar
1 c Corn Syrup
1 c Peanut Butter
6 c Rice Krispies
1 c Chocolate Chips
[Note: I add a little more cereal than 6 cups. Personal choice.]
Combine sugar and syrup in heavy saucepan. Over medium heat bring to
the boiling point but do not boil. Remove from heat and add peanut
butter to syrup mixture; stir till combined. Pour over rice krispies;
stir till covered; add chocolate chips and stir for marbled effect.
Press into a 9 x 13 pan. cool and cut into squares.
Category: Snacks
Author: Barb Brooker
1 c White Sugar
1 c Corn Syrup
1 c Peanut Butter
6 c Rice Krispies
1 c Chocolate Chips
[Note: I add a little more cereal than 6 cups. Personal choice.]
Combine sugar and syrup in heavy saucepan. Over medium heat bring to
the boiling point but do not boil. Remove from heat and add peanut
butter to syrup mixture; stir till combined. Pour over rice krispies;
stir till covered; add chocolate chips and stir for marbled effect.
Press into a 9 x 13 pan. cool and cut into squares.
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