L to R Judy, Pat, Sue , and Mickey. There is a story here but not sure what it is.
Pat and Kris having a kitchen chat.
Tuesday, September 8
Party on
Great Party at Pete and Jerilynns Monday and here are a few photos. Some didn't stay for the Wii but "we" did.
L to R Judy, Pat, Sue , and Mickey. There is a story here but not sure what it is.
L to R-Donna, Leroy's legs, Linda, Jerilynn, Jack, Dee.
L To R-Judy, Sue, Mickey, Jack H., and Doug.
L to R Judy, Pat, Sue , and Mickey. There is a story here but not sure what it is.
Monday, September 7
Today's trail pic.
I rode 6.64 miles. Trail hazards are walnuts, hickory nuts, leaves and twigs, mosquitos if you stop, and small boys on scooters.On a recipe search
I went on a search for this recipe because it is my contribution to a gathering we are going to later today. I finally found it in the 3rd place I looked. I have been putting the recipes I add to the blog into a PAGE on the blog called recipes. That was the first place I looked so I am making sure it is in there now. I suppose next time it will be the 3rd place I look!
Storm, Neighbors, and Mice.
We had quite a storm last night getting over 2 inches of rain in a short period of time. They say we are in for another round tonight. Our tiny house is so well insulated that we cannot hear rain or wind. That is a good thing.
We have new neighbors on the south. Butch has met the mister and is pleased that he will be a neighbor. He is employed, has a partner, apparently in his 50's and from Ida Grove. So far so good. Not aware if he knows the houses history but this morning when I returned from my bike ride a nice big kitty was asking to be let in so I assume it is theirs. Cats will not be hunters unless they are taught by their mamas. I sure hope this one has been taught. Our mouse count is up to 5. Butch picked up some stick pads from Leo and the last one we caught was on a pad. The whole idea of it makes me cringe however at 4:00 am this morning I awoke to chewing noises in the breezeway so I was willing to be more aggressive in our battle. That is where we caught number 5.
Recipe: CORN SALAD 9/7/2015
Category: Side dish
3 cans Mexicorn (whole kernel corn with red & green bell peppers),
drained
8 oz dairy sour cream
8 oz small curd cottage cheese
3 tbsp prepared mustard
Dash hot pepper sauce
3 green onions, sliced
large bag Fritos corn chips (regular curly size, NOT Scoops ; probably 6
or 7 oz bag)
Pour the corn into a large serving bowl. In a medium bowl, combine dairy
sour cream, cottage cheese, mustard and hot pepper sauce. Pour over corn
in large bowl and add green onion slices. Stir to blend well. Just
before serving, crush Fritos and add to salad, stirring to combine.
Makes a lot! Storm, Neighbors, and Mice.
We had quite a storm last night getting over 2 inches of rain in a short period of time. They say we are in for another round tonight. Our tiny house is so well insulated that we cannot hear rain or wind. That is a good thing.
We have new neighbors on the south. Butch has met the mister and is pleased that he will be a neighbor. He is employed, has a partner, apparently in his 50's and from Ida Grove. So far so good. Not aware if he knows the houses history but this morning when I returned from my bike ride a nice big kitty was asking to be let in so I assume it is theirs. Cats will not be hunters unless they are taught by their mamas. I sure hope this one has been taught. Our mouse count is up to 5. Butch picked up some stick pads from Leo and the last one we caught was on a pad. The whole idea of it makes me cringe however at 4:00 am this morning I awoke to chewing noises in the breezeway so I was willing to be more aggressive in our battle. That is where we caught number 5.
Saturday, September 5
From Brother Bill
While in Iowa, I fished in Daughters pond, for about 5 minutes, and caught a 5# bass, but we didn't have a camera at that time, so when caught the catfish, here came a camera!! We guessed it at 22# because we just put it back in the pond!!
RVTravel.com
Butch and I have read Chuck Woodbury's RV newsletter for the entire time we have Rv'd and now and then I have shared something from his newsletter. I started reading today's entry about Chuck's findings from his past 3 months of living and traveling in his RV and I had to agree with 99% of what he wrote so thought I would share his findings with all of you. Great reading...
http://rvtravel.com/?q=node/1974
http://rvtravel.com/?q=node/1974
Friday, September 4
Would you believe!
Our neighbors to the south moved out. It is a rental. We liked them because they kept the yard clean and mowed. We found out they moved out due to a severe mouse infestation catching as many as 8 in a day. Our alarms went off so yesterday Butch bought 2 traps and set them in the garage and in less than 24 hours we caught 2 mice. So our alarms went off even louder and we upped the ante on them today. Stay tuned for further developments...and a death count.
I have 3 plastic file cabinets for hanging files with lids. I asked Butch to make a different lid for it. A flat lid so I could use it as a side table. He obliged as he is wont to do when I ask. Bless his heart. So I now have two little handy side tables with storage.
Colleen is headed west to see her son and his wife and will be out there for about 3 weeks. Then she will be back for a week and then off to Cincinnati to stay with her daughter and her husband for a while before going south. I miss her already. Today I rode my bike instead of walking and I snapped a few photos. The trail is decorated with wind chimes in preparation for a biking event this weekend. I wonder if they took the birds into consideration before doing this. I am guessing not.
The river is still riding high but it is perhaps 2 feet lower than the last time I was out this way.
I love Pampas grass and the silvery flags
I have 3 plastic file cabinets for hanging files with lids. I asked Butch to make a different lid for it. A flat lid so I could use it as a side table. He obliged as he is wont to do when I ask. Bless his heart. So I now have two little handy side tables with storage.
The river is still riding high but it is perhaps 2 feet lower than the last time I was out this way.
Thursday, September 3
Computer questions and Internet Security
School has started, we are looking at fall and so I am guessing people's lives are beginning to turn in a different direction. How do I know this, you might ask? Because I am getting a larger number of computer inquiries from a lot of different directions.
Hence this post for those who need anti-virus/anti-malware protection. In fact Emsisoft is now calling their product Internet Security and that describes it so much more accurately.
Ultimately it is your choice.
I used to use avast. but now I am using Emsisoft and pay for it. The free ones make you jump through hoops to get it so I decided to pay for a good one so I could get and forget.
Hence this post for those who need anti-virus/anti-malware protection. In fact Emsisoft is now calling their product Internet Security and that describes it so much more accurately.
Ultimately it is your choice.
I used to use avast. but now I am using Emsisoft and pay for it. The free ones make you jump through hoops to get it so I decided to pay for a good one so I could get and forget.
Avast
Emsisoft
Emsisoft at a discount. I trust this source.
And as an added note for all my ChromeBOOK friends. You do not need any of them.
Today's Trail Walk
Pampas grass all silvery in the morning light
There is a story here. Yesterday Colleen and I saw these baby socks on the trail and picked them up. We suspect they may have fallen out of a stroller. They were about 2 blocks apart. So we decided to make trail art of them and see if they were still there the next day. We put them on top of the posts beside the trail. Still there today.
And here is a pop of color for you.
Wednesday, September 2
Not telling
I am not telling that Butch and I went for an eye appointment in Ames and we were a week early. My fault. I looked at the calendar but saw the wrong date. That is the bad news. The good news is we had a wonderful lunch at Hickory Park in Ames and those in the know, know that was a special treat.
Computer updating
Colleen and I have talked all summer about getting some basic maintenance done on her computer. In her process of cleaning and clearing out her house, she found a little pink tablet she had lost track of so that came into the plan as well. She is still on the fence about Windows 10 as many people are so we are leaving that alone for now. Her little one does not have enough gumption for Windows 10 anyway. I knew that catching up on updates would be a part of getting the little pink one up to snuff but I sure didn't realize how much. I installed Kindle for PC on it as it is the perfect size for that and once I was done I shut it down. That was at 2:00 pm today. But whoa Nellie! There were 200 updates to install so we commenced. It is now 9:00 pm and I took a picture a few minutes ago.
So it looks like we may have a couple more hours to go. I feel good knowing she is leaving for vacation with 2 computers with all the little loose ends taken care of.
Butch and his mower...
Butch? Or is that Mister Magoo?
Butch and his mower...
Sunday, August 30
Women of Zimmerle
We did meet and once again I was so wrapped up in it all I failed to get any pictures! We did have fun though as we always do.
Those in attendance were:
Myrla Cripe Kloster- my nutty little sis
Theresa Brock Arts- my artsy sister
Phyllis Zimmerle Moss- my cousin
Joanna Conant Neff- my 2nd cousin
Karla Turley Hiller- my niece
Devon Hiller- Karla's son
We'll do this again next year!
BITS AND PIECES
The bike trail had an intersection with gravel on the last road before getting to the Raccoon trestle bridge. It has now been paved! The good news is you will no longer need to slow down because of the smoothness of the trail. The bad news is trucks come flying over a hill and would not be able to stop if you were in the wrong place at the wrong time and the terrain is such you would not see them coming.
Below is a picture of Leo and Keri's grandson Brady on the right. I love this picture with the corn as a backdrop and I would say these two are buddies. When Brady's brother was born just this past week he was asked if he knew his brothers name and he said yes. His brothers name is Beckett but he calls him Max. I gather this is not all that unusual. Cousin Joanna told us that when she brought her second son home her first son said the baby's name was Toby-it wasn't but they ended up calling him Toby until he went to kindergarten.
Those in attendance were:
Myrla Cripe Kloster- my nutty little sis
Theresa Brock Arts- my artsy sister
Phyllis Zimmerle Moss- my cousin
Joanna Conant Neff- my 2nd cousin
Karla Turley Hiller- my niece
Devon Hiller- Karla's son
We'll do this again next year!
BITS AND PIECES
The bike trail had an intersection with gravel on the last road before getting to the Raccoon trestle bridge. It has now been paved! The good news is you will no longer need to slow down because of the smoothness of the trail. The bad news is trucks come flying over a hill and would not be able to stop if you were in the wrong place at the wrong time and the terrain is such you would not see them coming.
Below is a picture of Leo and Keri's grandson Brady on the right. I love this picture with the corn as a backdrop and I would say these two are buddies. When Brady's brother was born just this past week he was asked if he knew his brothers name and he said yes. His brothers name is Beckett but he calls him Max. I gather this is not all that unusual. Cousin Joanna told us that when she brought her second son home her first son said the baby's name was Toby-it wasn't but they ended up calling him Toby until he went to kindergarten.
Friday, August 28
Raining Buckets
Wish I had been quicker with my camera. A gray-haired fellow just rode by on his bicycle with a black garbage bag for a raincoat. Simply had to share!
It is raining buckets! The guy on the bicycle could be in danger of drowning.
Colleen and I text each other if either of us have a reason we cannot meet at 7:00. This does not happen often. Neither of us texted this morning. We knew that walking was out of the question.
We received word yesterday that our friends the Linders who were recently here for a visit have purchased a property in the Canyon lake Texas area to set up an RV situation like we have here in Jefferson. They have been looking for a long time for just the right place. Judging from the pictures they have definitely found it. I am sure they are excited and we are excited for them.
Butch will be playing in a 3-course golf tournament tomorrow along with Jason, another guy and maybe Leo? I am not sure if they were able to get Leo talked into it or not. I have been preoccupied with my own plans. Each summer I plan a "Women of Zimmerle" gathering. My mother's maiden name was Zimmerle and each of the women attending will also have a Zimmerle connection. I hope I remember to get some pictures this year. I often get caught up in the fun and forget. It might be an age thing.
It is raining buckets! The guy on the bicycle could be in danger of drowning.
Colleen and I text each other if either of us have a reason we cannot meet at 7:00. This does not happen often. Neither of us texted this morning. We knew that walking was out of the question.
We received word yesterday that our friends the Linders who were recently here for a visit have purchased a property in the Canyon lake Texas area to set up an RV situation like we have here in Jefferson. They have been looking for a long time for just the right place. Judging from the pictures they have definitely found it. I am sure they are excited and we are excited for them.
Butch will be playing in a 3-course golf tournament tomorrow along with Jason, another guy and maybe Leo? I am not sure if they were able to get Leo talked into it or not. I have been preoccupied with my own plans. Each summer I plan a "Women of Zimmerle" gathering. My mother's maiden name was Zimmerle and each of the women attending will also have a Zimmerle connection. I hope I remember to get some pictures this year. I often get caught up in the fun and forget. It might be an age thing.
Thursday, August 27
Leftovers
Pampas Grass on the trail
Little guy likes firetrucks
Sunrise on the trail
Cleaning Bins on the motorhome-Done!!
The day after the controlled burn.
She has an in with the school admin.Tuesday, August 25
One Bowl Apple Cake
I made this recipe and it was a big hit with Butch!
On my To Do list!
On my To Do list!
One Bowl Apple Cake - This cake is so moist and rich and just perfect for this time of year. (and easy to make!)
Ingredients:
2 eggs
1 3/4 cups sugar
2 heaping teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 cup oil
6 medium Gala or Fuji or Honey Crisp apples
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix the eggs, sugar, cinnamon and oil. Peel and slice the apples and add to mixture in bowl (coating as you go to keep apples from turning brown.) Mix together the baking soda and flour and add to the ingredients in the bowl. Mix well (best with a fork) until all of the flour is absorbed by the wet ingredients. Pour mixture into a greased one 9x13 or two 9″ round pans. Bake for approximately 55 minutes.
Monday, August 24
The Jefferson Bee Cookbook
Keri showed me one of her prized possessions and said she would loan it to me for a closer look. It is indeed fascinating! It is a cookbook from a very long time ago put together by the local paper. It is from the days when there were not numbers or even a dial on the stove. Good cooks had to learn how to make a moderate or hot oven on their own.
Front
Back
First Page
Snow Pie
Front
Bread- Get ready to go at noon, ladies!
Colleen and I would like to sample the Snow Pie. Are you game, Keri?
Phone Issues
Phone died Saturday while taking pictures at the fire. Black screen, nothing worked, would not charge, appeared to be totally dead. So Sunday, not being afraid of online tech support I visited the chat line on the Verizon website. Note to self: Never do that again. I chatted with a guy named Dave. He asked me a few questions, I answered them and he pronounced my phone dead and sent me to a website to pick out a new several hundred dollar smartphone. I declined. I decided I would forgo the smartphone and revert back to our old phone that isn't so smart. I hated to do that because I have become accustomed to the camera and the GPS. But for what we pay a month and we still have a contract, I refused to spend several hundred dollars for a phone. The one that died is only 15 months old for crying out loud! So I laid awake last night trying to figure out what to do and made the decision to use the old phone if they were unable to help me at the Verizon Store, use Butch's smart Tracfone as our main phone at least until our contract ran out, and make a decision then.
So Saturday we went to Perry to the Verizon store and missed their closing by one minute. Vowed to not return but it is a long way to Des Moines so relented and stopped in Perry with the intention of going on if I did not like what I heard.
I walked in, handed her my phone, told her my sad tale and we chatted a second or two about options and she said, "oh, your phone came on!" I said how did you do that??!! She said she held down the power button AND the plus volume button at the same time and held it for 30 seconds. She said that when a smartphone gets overloaded it will shut itself down. And I know that was what happened for more than one reason. What I didn't know was how to correct it...but now I do.
Not once did "Dave" suggest I try doing the two button maneuver.
Another lesson learned!!
So Saturday we went to Perry to the Verizon store and missed their closing by one minute. Vowed to not return but it is a long way to Des Moines so relented and stopped in Perry with the intention of going on if I did not like what I heard.
I walked in, handed her my phone, told her my sad tale and we chatted a second or two about options and she said, "oh, your phone came on!" I said how did you do that??!! She said she held down the power button AND the plus volume button at the same time and held it for 30 seconds. She said that when a smartphone gets overloaded it will shut itself down. And I know that was what happened for more than one reason. What I didn't know was how to correct it...but now I do.
Not once did "Dave" suggest I try doing the two button maneuver.
Another lesson learned!!
Saturday, August 22
Beckett Aaron Westergaard
The newest grandson of Leo and Keri. Son of Greg and Erin and brother of Brady
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