wednesday

http://www.blogthings.com/whereshouldyouspendyoursummerquiz/ You Should Spend Your Summer at the Beach

You're a free spirit who is always thinking of new ways to have fun. And you don't just love summer... you live for it. So, you really should blow off your responsibilities and head to the beach!

C.A.R.-style

...thats my baby!!! ....


YEEEHAAAAW!!!! We is off to a very good race season. Sheldon takes first place *King of the YXT* (other wise know as the King Of The Hill) His best time was 7.348 thats what i am talking about. And our lovely cousin Janette took first of the *Gamblers* someone say sUper charger?? HeHe Oh yeah... Dallas broke something that "wasn't" breakable, so he has braggin rights, haha !! good at you Dal.
What a great weekend. Good visits, good racing, and good eats (just thinking about all that jumbo shrimp that i so ate the most of, still makes me wish there was more!-thanks Janette and Kevin who brought it to us- what a treat!) and speaking of treats... that baby was the whipped cream or cherry or whatever is sooo sweet!! He is such a little snuggle bug. Which yes i did hog a bit...well i would have shared more...but there wasn't really a need... (smile)
yea what a great weekend. i wish other wiebes&fam could've come out but with datelines, sickness, globetrotters,...far from towners..(really missed our wild racing cuz with the 67 mustang) anyhow we missed you all and we know you missed us. love this racing thing we all do. too fUn.. whoot whoot.....

next race is June 30th... get them slicks ready....its coming fast. Yeeehaaaw!!

i think i am experiencing writers block..? well pretty busy too.
hang in there fellow bloggers..

FRIDAY

Well i made it to Friday...my busiest day of the this week...haha
Looking forward to the cousins coming, especially the newest one, (which i am longing to meet)
Lasagna tonight...chilli tomorrow... marinate steaks and drumsticks for Sunday, sticky buns for tomorrows breaky...humm what else ? Clean like a mad woman or at least a maid...umm... go outside and dig...NO no no i must not do that ...or i will stay out there all day. No its a inside day ...maybe a quick look around on my coffee breaks. (smile- with my work gloves..hehe i am loving this weather)... Death By Amber tonight...and a soccer game right after that...go dog go...(i loved that book) well i best get moving. Hope you have a great weekend!!

This is it boyZ !!! So start those engines put on those slicks...cus its the first race of season!!!!YEEEHAWW!!!
Drag races are up at the airport Saturday and Sunday all day events (10:00ish - 5:30ish)
Bonus on Saturday, street night @ 7:00..whoot whoot!!!

Can anyone say wow!!! gee is this the best or what!!??? what a great long weekend..whoot whoot

i went early over to my moms...lovely coffee, toast and apricot extra fruit jam with old cheddar cheese...thanks momma.
We chatted and had such a nice walked about, dreaming revised old dreams...so very nice...sun shining on us ...soft moss paths...hardly a bug...(that is so amazing)
Dad bucked a few logs so as i could start to be bringing home my winter stash of wood... one down... hehe

Jers school band come home sunday night, they placed a wonderful silver. Good job members... and just maybe we will keep our boy in band another year, (please!!) next years trip is across Canada. To the big city ....

Malley played his drums at a invite for the Pipes & Drums on Monday afternoon. If you have never heard the Terrace Pipes and Drums play, you are really missing quite a treat. All dressed in their fine attar...so grand..so very grand.

Ben had a really fun soccer practice...all my guyz played haha what fun to see them play as a team together. We were going to go to the hot springs but it got to late so we took them to Dairy Queen instead...waffle bowl (for jer) and sundays for the rest. hehe its good to have fun with my little clan.

i managed to plant the surprised pot of chives (thank you Alley) and some strawberries plus a Virginia creeper that my mom sent with me...slowly i am building my yard to flowers and such...good thing i have so many willing gardener givers or i might not have anything. i owe a whole post to my wonderful gardeners....well more than that but at least a post just about them.

Lovely weather lovely weekend.......sigh tired now though....nite

its sUnny sUnday whoot whoot my most favorite morning & day(*smile*) ...yeahaw. i am on my second cup of java and soon i will be bouncing out of here for a lovely walk-about with my most lovely neighbor!!
Oh the possibilities for a day like today!!

All them campers out there should be soo blessed to wake up into this fine day....nice eh....have a great one.

Random Questions: tagged from Alley....


1. If you could build a house anywhere, where would it be? On a huge chunk of property..like 150 acres.. mountains..creeks... trees... fields (pasture that is). BC or Alberta


2. What's your favorite article of clothing? my workout clothes


3. Favorite physical feature of the opposite sex? eyes...face. hey don't get me wrong my husband has one nice @$$!


4. What's the last CD that you bought? Evolution Running ..39.99 at All Seasons (ok its a dvd) i am soo excited!!!


5. Where's your favorite place to be? outside... but if its really cold, inside curled up in pjs.


6. Where is your least favorite place to be? in the hospital


7. What's your favorite place to be massaged? dido; *its a package deal for me too*


8. Strong in mind or strong in body? i am currently working on strengthening my body, which i hope also will strengthen my mind.


9. What time do you wake up in the morning? 7:30am.


10. What is your favorite kitchen appliance? my bodum/kettle


11. What makes you really angry? thunder-my dog, ....whom i also love.


12. If you could play any instrument, what would it be? violin


13. Favorite colors? ohhh i like a spectrum of colours...orange red blue yellow green ....rAinbow works.


14. Which do you prefer...sports car or SUV? ..heck, only TRUCKS!!! whoot whoot with huge lift kits and the biggest friggen tires available.!!!! Yeahawww!!!


15. Do you believe in an afterlife? i believe in heaven


16. Favorite children's book? Amelia Bedelia books, Robert McCloskey books, Go Dog Go! by PD Eastman, The Secret World of Og, Paddington the complete works, Curious George, oh there are so many more.


17. What is your favorite season? i do like all the seasons ..but unlike someone else, i also like it when they come and gO when they are suppose to. Fall would be one of the favorites.... although still being in sRing i like it too.


18. What is your least favorite household chore? washing the floor...and of course the dreaded bathrooms...ick.


19. If you could have one super power, what would it be? humm i will have to think about this...


20. If you have a tattoo, what is it? i still have virgin skin.


21. Can you juggle? my husband can juggle really well.... but, no i can't.


22. The one person from your past that you wish you could go back and talk to? odd... i can't think of anyone.


23. What's your favorite day? in general? sUnday mornings (smile)


24. What's in the trunk of your car? no car! back of pickup: two totes, two water jugs, leash, dog bowl, and usually a dog.


25. Which do you prefer, sushi or hamburger? DUH!!! **sushi** hey Alley do we need a sushi date or what??!! i should make a post about sushi.


number 19... super strength.... ??!!well it would be nice to have unlimited strength...humm, and super wisdom,...and to be super fast...

Ok i would definitely need a trial-usage-time for each super power available.

thank you and good nite...........

SUNDAY UPDATE: i forgot to say TAG!!

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its to late.

Humming birds

Making Your Own Hummingbird and Oriole Nectar

You can make your own hummingbird nectar by following this recipe:

1. Boil 4 parts water.
2. Mix 1 part ordinary white granulated sugar.
3. Stir and allow the mixture to cool.
4. When the nectar is room temperature, fill your clean hummingbird feeder.

You can make your own oriole nectar by following this recipe:

1. Boil 6 parts water.
2. Mix 1 part ordinary white granulated sugar.
3. Stir and allow the mixture to cool.
4. When the nectar is room temperature, fill your clean oriole feeder.

Tips:

1. Never use red dyes or food coloring, as they are not healthy for hummingbirds or orioles.
2. Never use honey when making your nectar mix. Honey attracts bees and can grow black fungus that will cause a fatal liver and tongue disease in hummingbirds.
3. Replace the nectar once every three to four days and clean the feeder thoroughly.
4. Unused nectar can be refrigerated for up to two weeks.

hey its cheese

WHAT KIND OF CHEESECAKE ARE YOU?



You Are a Chocolate Cheesecake Rich and greedy, you're attracted to the dark side of life.
Nothing ever quite satisfies your inner beast. And somehow, people find that sexy.



This can't be right?!! yikes i need to take that again.



You Are a Key Lime Cheesecake Unconventional and quirky, you live to shock people.
You see the world in very weird ways. Sometimes you even surprise yourself!



well there you have it..i am two very different cheese cakes.

HAHA....now thats cheesy.

what kind are you??

tag (smile)

comment lover....trying to ween myself off a bit.

humm i hope this isn't true?? hehe.. you blog lurkers who want me to update but don't comment. sheesh.... ok if i know you are out there why would it matter? i don't know. i guess its because i got to like those little comments you left behind...i became dependent on each and everyone of them....hehe even those who only comment once in a blue London moon.

so thank you for commenting when you do ...always know i love it.... and its ok if you don't...really it is and i will try to be less dependent on the comments you haven't left.

new nEws

!!!!!!!NEW KID ON THE BLOCK!!!!!!

i am so very excited to introduce a new blogger. She is my dear sweet cousin-inlaw ... Janette So lets give her our best and visit her new site. (don't just prowl around either leave her a comment ok?! - common be brave.)

Mommy Meme

I was tagged from Jenny who got it from Christy.


1. WAS YOUR FIRST PREGNANCY PLANNED? Not exactly...

2. WERE YOU MARRIED AT THE TIME? No

3. WHAT WERE YOUR REACTIONS? happy..actually over joyed..

4. WAS ABORTION AN OPTION FOR YOU? No

5. HOW OLD WERE YOU? 18

6. HOW DID YOU FIND OUT YOU WERE PREGNANT? i was a little late, so off to the doctors i went.

7. WHO DID YOU TELL FIRST? my mom

8. DID YOU WANT TO FIND OUT THE SEX? nope

9. DUE DATE? January 19th

10. DID YOU HAVE MORNING SICKNESS? hardly ..one day i was sick in the morning, that was it.

11. WHAT DID YOU CRAVE? Steak...(ok ok.., and that dumb cake from co-op bakery..white with cream in the middle and whipped cream on top.

12. WHO/WHAT IRRITATED YOU THE MOST? i couldn't eat raw or cooked onions

13. WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CHILD'S SEX? Male

14. DID YOU WISH YOU HAD THE OPPOSITE SEX OF WHAT YOU WERE GETTING? nope

15. HOW MANY POUNDS DID YOU GAIN THROUGHOUT THE PREGNANCY? too many

16. DID YOU HAVE A BABY SHOWER? dido: A beautiful baby shower!! three in fact.

17. WAS IT A SURPRISE OR DID YOU KNOW? i think i was surprised for one?

18. DID YOU HAVE ANY COMPLICATIONS DURING YOUR PREGNANCY? nope

19. WHERE DID YOU GIVE BIRTH? hospital..(mills)

20. HOW MANY HOURS WERE YOU IN LABOR? maybe7?

21. WHO DROVE YOU TO THE HOSPITAL? my Mom

22. WHO WATCHED YOU GIVE BIRTH? my Mom

23. WAS IT NATURAL OR C-SECTION? natural

24. DID YOU TAKE MEDICINE TO EASE THE PAIN? At one point i tried the gas mask..two breaths then i promptly threw up.

25. HOW MUCH DID YOUR CHILD WEIGH? 7lbs 14oz

26. WHEN WAS YOUR CHILD ACTUALLY BORN? January 20th

27. WHAT DID YOU NAME HIM/HER? due to the fact that there are random surfers i decided to take out the name.


28. HOW OLD IS YOUR FIRST BORN TODAY? 15

6 Cheap At-Home Workouts!

Pedometers:
Many people have treadmills in their homes, but sometimes the workout can get boring. I recommend investing in a pedometer that counts steps. A person can carry the pedometer with them during the course of a day with the goal of walking 5,000-10,000 steps (2,000 steps is equivalent to one mile). Whatever steps are not completed during the course of the day can be done on the treadmill. This makes working out less drudgery.

Bodybars:
A bodybar is a great tool for working out at home. A good one for home use would be a 4-foot bar. The bodybar is a weighted bar with foam cushioning for added comfort. The bar weighs nine pounds, is under 30 dollars and can be used for squats, lunges, overhead presses, biceps curls, triceps extensions and chest presses while lying on the floor.

Medicine Balls:
These unique and versatile balls help to develop muscular strength, increase stability and help with joint integrity. They can weight up to 12 pounds or more and can be used to simulate free weights, as well as be used to perform unorthodox movements in the privacy of one’s home. For example, walking lunges while holding a medicine ball over one’s head helps with lower and upper body strength. One can also perform isolation exercises for each area of the body.

Dumbbells:
Dumbbells can be purchased for the home and one can invest in a safe material such as neoprene or vinyl. This will help to protect household items of value and allow one to get a good overall body workout. Dumbbells can be purchased for 50 cents per pound and up. The lighter neoprene and vinyl dumbbells are also good for aerobic tapes that incorporate light free weights.

Resistance bands:
Resistance bands are small, inexpensive and an extremely effective exercise tool. One can work the entire body with all types of resistance exercises. It provides for a perfect home workout. I also recommend that door attachments be purchased for additional exercises. One should pay attention to the various colors of bands to determine weight resistance. In most cases, yellow is three pounds, green is five to six pounds and red is approximately 10 pounds of resistance.

Videos:
There are many types of videos from aerobic dance, Pilates, yoga and aerobic/weight training combinations. Along with one of the recommendations above for resistance training, one can perform two days of resistance and two days of an aerobic-type video. This provides for a balance of strength training and aerobics.

Riding the Wave or sinking in it......

...sometimes i can feel both ....some days just sinking...once and a while riding...(smile) love those moments...but truthfully.. as long as i keep trying, i will get better. There is no lying....its darn hard work. i could work even harder...but to get to the harder...i first got to work ...and then work hard, and then work harder, and so on...one ride at a time but getting better all the while. The other day i was challenged to "ride" again. For me that ride would be running. i am loving kickbo ....but remember ..i want to run. i want to be a good runner. i want to run with you rUnners. So i must start again. Its hard work that running and going to kickbo and don't forget life...gee wizz haha ....but riding those waves is sooo much fun.

Guess i better go slip into my runners...no time like the present.

edit: pant pant ....well i am faster ....but mercy my lunges thought they would explode!!! walk run walk run walk run.... i just got to keep at it.

This is a post i wrote a couple days ago... today is my 'rUn around the block day', maybe i will time it....hahaha see if i can beat it next run.

hun i think we should try it ...

THINK WE SHOULD TRY IT WITH THE STANG?

Can you imagine some guy going 90 mph on the interstate with these balloons
trailing about a few yards behind him? Instructions for a fun time around town.................... Step 1. Tie balloons to car.
Step 2. Drive like a bat out of hell....
Step 3. Watch people freak out !!!

Last nights supper.....Indian Butter Chicken. I bought this pack from Bert's deli. Highly recommended...simple to put together...and has an amazing flavor. Very good.
Thanks Jen for sharing your wonderful recipe.*smile*also a terrific left over lunch

KICKBO or KICKBO BALL...either is the best....

peacefully ....quiet....

this is the end of my mothers day....and i must say ....it was one of the better ones.

We had a Mothers day alright. For lunch we had the in-laws over, minus one little clan of wiebelettes due to the weeks un-rest. Thankfully we had nice weather, cus it was hot-doggies and smokies for the grand momma meal. Is that bad or what? invite everyone over for a Mothers Day treat.. the treat...weinners!? humm...i didn't mean for it to be such a nasty meal. (no wonder the little clan didn't come - so sorry fellow wiebe women) Well there was coffee and water. (that always does it for me, although just me...as i am the only wiebe girl to drink java) Thank you Jaime for bringing some juice, i noticed my Ben sucking it back like there was no tomorrow. geewizz.... Anyways the watermelon went over really well and the fresh pineapple although a bit over its due date was still pretty good. Love fresh fruit, especially outside..yum...


The 'dessert'...smores...could have been great, (first of the season) but blasted-walmart didn't have "jet puffs" just "value ick"..and those marshmallows tasted awful. i may have a more sensitive palate then some, but dang they could've been a great thing ..and it just wasn't...although...the
chocolate was very good indeed.



Anyhow it was very nice to be outside and sit in the smoke. (hehe) My sweet husband made me an outside table earlier in the day. Quite crudely built, but extremely tough, exactly what we needed out there. i love it.







the new one vers the old one







Humm speaking of quite ..er... rather quiet..it is very qUIEt around here...(evil little laugh-yet a very happy one) there is a lovely hush around wiebeville...not a rooster noise around. (well the one we left to guard the flock is sleeping with his girls, but if he so much as makes a peep from 10:00pm - 8:00am he will be gone too!!)

YES it was a red neck mothers day around here, hopefully all the in-law women won't have nightmares of the whole act.

After lunch, ...husband says "well you going to help me?"...oh yeah. So i caught em...husband whacked em. the barrel is full. the deed done. hahaha aren't we terrible ?? yikes... it was sooo time!! no doubt..just not sure why we chose to at the moment we did?...the true red neck in us just got the better of us....dang roosters look what they made us into....

So neighbors HAPPY QUIET MOTHERS DAY!! Sorry it took us so long to get rid of all the noise pollution.

ahhh ...silence... it sounds so good. so very good indeed.

We took a few pictures to help re-live some of the moments.
enjoy ...i know i will....*smile*

lalala.....done the deed and i am soo happy, the deed is done and i ain't crying...lalala

(its a song)

i can't imagine why everyone left??

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY

saturday...

This morning i showered did my hair put on a little make-up, worn my dragon fly earrings, the ones Jaime gave me for my birthday..and put on my spring blue dress...the lovely little vintage one i got with my buds last year. Don't you just love a fresh start to a new day?

i am reminded today my twins would be 10 months old. At the pool waiting for my Ben to come out..i watched a 'tots' class...beautiful babes.. all ages ... so sweet..


i spent the afternoon with Alley..that was such fUn. We did pass through the farmers market. It is full of baked foods and some plantin' plants all which we passed rather quickly. hehe.... maybe by next week i will be ready for some tomato plants?? Then we can browse a bit with purpose..lol We did linger all day at shops...haha we tried on so many clothes.. sadly i can not remember the last time we did that. ..we will again soon. (*thanks Alley*)

i am so blessed to have the sUn out today...very nice..promising ...well at least very enjoyable.




Sirena brought me a lovely package today. One i will enjoy reading over...a garlic cookbook. nice eh? Its title, "Garlic- A sumptuous selection of gastronomic gems" lol isn't that too funny?! It was waiting for me when i returned home from swimming. thank you girl.



My little family is busy this and thating ... no one feels especially motivated...hehe except me who has an endless list of jobs for everyone. (especially for my wonderful husband...hehe) so a dump run is being made as i type. Other than that i think we will watch the hockey game and call it a day... i did mention clean the spare room, move a fridge, shovel out some flower beds...weinner roast? ... family over?....or or or or. His eyes kinda rolled back and i believe there was twitching happening....needless to say he looked so relieved to not have any plans and wasn't about to make new ones.
This has been very busy and somewhat draining week so i guess a less busy evening will be granted. (smile)...yeah its nice to not have to 'do' anything tonight.

i miss my brother today...i always miss him but today i miss him more. Its been a while since we had a long chat...actually any chat.. (that wasn't even a hint. it could even be called a demand. hehe) i love him so much. He is sooo soooo soooo busy right now. filming . i smile to think he is not just dreaming it ...he is making it. "good at you greg"
i hope Cornwell is treating you very good, but i do need a visit...a chat will do ...iffen you can't make it home for your birthday. smile.

i haven't gone for a rUn in a few weeks...i have been pretty sore coming out of kickbo or kickbo ball. three times last week..whoot whoot...wow ...do or die. i think both! its awesome. i highly recommend it.


....my head has been sore since i got up....just reminding me it is there .. jabbing a bit more since i got home...arg..i may need back-up soon. ..ibuprofen come on over.



well thats it for now.... Go Canada ...(Ottawa senators are still in the playoffs- sure would be nice if Canada won)

in my dreams i am sleeping... maybe i am tired?

....an update ...

what a day.

started at 6:30am

without sharing to much info we had an appointment at 7:00am which took us home at 11:30am

racing around town for hours....getting the things we need.

enjoyed getting my brother his soccer stuff....his first practice. a long wait. at least 3 years.

home time?....no

the worst part of a long day.. 'being told' a dear friend had past away.



she didn't


miscommunication, on the "tellers" end.


thank God.

what an awful feeling............. mercy ..............i bawled when i saw her.



i do love living.. and i love that those around me... those that are special to me, those that are in my world are here living.



today started early.....and is finishing late.

Well busy busy busy has really begun!!!! A whoot whoot for the spring/summer activities!! Softball, soccer, band, swim, to name the boyz stuff....then there is kickbo, ball, gym, walking rUnning ....anyone hear a train whistle? haha fitness at its best. i am sooo loving it. i hurt (which i never really like) but i absolutely love working out. New fav...kickbo.(insert heart here) Its some hOt. SwEAt that is!!!!...so bring water!!! today at one moment felt so springy and warm..haha then it clouded over and a chill came by. yikes...what a weather freak out. Aww well no worries ...dress for it!...and get out there!!..(that's my pep talk to myself) so i do. lots of layers...by the time we do have some warm weather and i will peel all my many layers and look that much thinner...LOL i am sooo waiting to hear the news on the belly dance clinic...so heres hoping Alley will post soon. maybe she will even send me pictures. oh yeah saturday it almost SnOweD here...just for you i am sure. Did it snow where you were? Happy belated birthday Alley..whoot whoot..

So i finally made a menu plan for the week:

*Monday: roast chicken with soft white-Buns(from save-on.. sorry) and marble cheese. salad available.

*Tuesday: bbq hamburgers and wholewheat buns, carrot sticks...maybe some small berry smoothies..

*Wednesday: shepherds pie...my family's favorite. (blah not mine) with salad...maybe i will have a chef's salad ...yeah, yum with pollack on top.

*Thursday: butter chicken and brown rice..might have jasmine instead? ..and fresh pod peas.

*Friday: homemade ww pizza simple kind...pepperoni, "wiebe-canadian", and maybe a greek.

*Saturday: leftovers right?!! haha or hotdog roast. (my husband has banned the word weiner..or weinnie roast...so we have Hotdog roasts...)

*Sunday: Mother's Day..humm might have to think this one through....but i am thinking of making waffles wiebe style-- yummy fresh fruit, blueberries & strawberries, and canned peaches.. 2 kinds cream, whipped and homemade pudding...maybe some sausage...ok bacon.
hey what can i say ?! its a favorite around here...and we usually only have it for some special occasion, so its real good.



...................well i best be go go going before i am late !! yippee the sUn is out.

in the storm....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7h4qNNWGq-8


i am always amazed how so many people can be touched from a song. this song is new to me...but the words aren't .. not one. The verse "i lift my eyes to the hills ...where does my help come from... my help comes from You maker of heaven and earth" has been a source of strength for many years....
We all have hurts and sometimes its between only you and God. As 'brothers and sisters' we can come along aside of one another. And there is much to be said for ministering siblings.... Gods continuing grace, mercy and strength, be with those who freely give of themselves in the storm of our lives....
but when everyone is gone home....and its alone time.... i am so glad my Father is there, always reminding me, my grief He shares as well. thank you Lord.....


this is for you... fellow soldiers... as we march on.....


edit: thanks to Sirena who shared this special song with us on her blog.

Taken from Barbara's blog: Have U ever?

1. Leaped from a tall building?: no
   
2. Worn your clothes backwords?:yes often...shirts silly
   
3. Died your hair blue?: no but i have been thinking a soft pink since the carnival
   
4. Danced the funky Chicken?: i make chickens dance...and its pretty funky
   
5. Danced in puddles?: oh yeah
   
6. Walked into something in front of someone?: not that i can remember..but i am sure it could've happened..thus my not remembering part...
7. Been to Europe?: not as yet
   
8. Watched a Mary Kate n Ashley movie/tv show?: yes and for some reason i am feeling scared to post this... i l i k e t h e m ok i admitted it.
   
9. Warn two different coulored socks to work?: no ..(thinking..) no
   
10. Shot a jelly bean out your nose?: eeww.. but i might make it a family night thing.
    
11. Asked a guy out?: Yes. it didn't go over very well. (sucked actually)
    
12. Been stoked by a spider?: yes.. but I got a restraining order..lol *that was so funny Barbie*
    
13. Sang in public?: ...not pretty memories....thankfully before anyones time
    
14. Had a full house marathon?: yes with my boyz ...hahaha we actually quite enjoyed it.
15. Stayed up all night talking with a girlfriend?: definitely
    
16. Painted a picture?: i don't think so
    
17. Gotten someone else to take that picture of that cute guy, so you don't look like a complete idiot?: i am sure...
    
18. Eaten snails?: love escargot : Escargots, in French cuisine, is a dish of cooked land snails, usually served as an appetizer. Escargot is high in protein and low in fat content if served without butter. It is estimated that escargot is 15% protein, 2.4% fat and about 80% water.....but who can eat em without bUtter?
19. Bought something with a friend that you still have,like a charm bracelet, necklace , etc?: yes...i have a purple bead necklace i wear at easter for about 8 years now.. my young friend Amanda made it for me.
    
20. Walked barefoot, when its really hot out?: yup... at the beach when i was young....now i wash/dry the sand off and wear briks...
    
21. Been given roses?:the most i have been given roses, is when my husband and i were engaged...those were a blessed 5 months....sigh been waaaay to long.
22. TAG YOUR IT!!!!
    

taken from a blog i read recently.....

FAMOUS LAST WORDS

A list of the last words some people (N)ever said.
You'll be perfectly safe behind this much shielding.

It's so tame you can put your head in its mouth.

It was fresh just last week.

These are the safe kind of mushrooms.

It should be ok to swim in.

Clip the red wire first.

It's supposed to make that noise.

It's pretty much grounded.

It doesn't look like the bridge is out.

They only attack when they're hungry.

I can hold my breath at least that long.

I bet I can fit in there.

I'm sure it will support my weight.

It's just a few scattered lightning bolts.

We should be out of range here.

Aren't these bear cubs cute?

Hey guys, watch this...

The tide's not that strong.

That's just a water snake.

Are those killer bees?

If I could just reach a little higher..

We'll be safe as long as we stay here..

They'll never expect us to do that.

Let's make a run for it

It's ok. I have a reserve chute.

I can jump from this high. It's into water.

Don't unplug it. I'll only be a moment.

Let's take this shortcut.

What happens if we touch these two wires toge…

It's always sunny this time of year.

Don't worry, it's not loaded.
..................that's all folks................

sad but true

.......................................waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa



sniff sniff ................




noooo. we were so close....... guess we'z going home .......






.........................................................sigh











next year guys ...enjoy your break.....










............... golf time....

better late then not??

1. Most used gadget: coffee bodum

2. Most used item: kettle

3. Last time I cooked for a crowd: yesterday

4. Who had the most influence on my cooking: Mom, Sheryl, Michele

5. Most used spice: garlic

6. Favorite ice cream: Ben&Jerrys...hehe

7. Coffee... ground or whole beans?: i grind BEANS..i have been called a coffee snob..i can not be sorry. i do love good coffee.

8. Peanut Butter... crunchy or smooth?: this use to be hands down smooth,..but i do like both now

9. Pet peeve in someone else's kitchen: i guess no clean surface?

10. Too many in the freezer: not enoughs..

11. Wine... white or red: (dry) red red wine you make me feel so fine

12. Evian water? i prefer my thornhill water

13. Favorite fruit: i love all fruits...fresh is best

14. Vegetable I hate: lima beans

15. Food mispronunciation that grinds my gears: i am the mispronouncer sorry

16. Favorite sandwich: avacodos tomatoes with fresh b.bread and hm mayo....thank you Sheryl...also a toasted BLT

17. Indispensable condiment: salsa for sure.

18. Seafood?: bring it on..i love it.

19. Salsa...with or without cilantro?: i am shocked that so many of you say no. Fresh hm salsa WITH cilantro rocks!!!

20. Carbs: carbs are fuel for active people. so i got active.


Who's next?..is there anyone left??? Alley i think your my only hope for a tag.

add a little warmth to the dAy....

CHEESE STUFFED JALAPENOS

INGREDIENTS:

25 medium fresh jalapeños peppers 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 3 cups finely shredded

Cheddar cheese 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

DIRECTIONS:

1.

Cut jalapenos in half lengthwise; remove seeds and membranes. In a large saucepan, boil peppers in water for 5-10 minutes (the longer you boil the peppers, the milder they become). Drain and rinse in cold water; set aside.

2.

In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, cheddar cheese and Worcestershire sauce. Spoon 2 teaspoonfuls into each jalapeno half; sprinkle with bacon. Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees F for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve warm. Thanks Darci for sharing this wonderful sounding recipe..i am hoping my mAn will love it...whoot whoot..!!!! ****** SpIcY!?!?!*******i be thinkin' OH yEAh!!!****

Coming Events....

Recently in the newspaper, The Northern Connector April 27th 2007 issue, i read the following in the coming events column:


May 5th Relay for Life in Terrace invites the public to join the movement. This year's event goes Saturday May 5th 10:00am - 10:00pm at Skeena Jr Secondary School - a new avenue. For further information or to register for the relay contact: Helen Owen at 638-7207 or HYPERLINK mailto: howen@bc.cancer.ca


i am very excited, as Malley will be performing with his fellow Drummers and Pipers... How fantastic is that?

update ....

Show your support and wear BLUE today/tonight (thanks Chris for informing us) ...the sea of Blue for our CANUCKS !!!! common GuYs this night is yours!!!!! .......game time 7:30.........whoot whoot!!!



!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!***GO Canucks Go Canucks GO Canucks****!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

update: waaaaaaaaaaaa nooooooo ........ must win on Thursday....... or game oVer.........

Introducing the Banana Guard.....

ok i know this could have some brows raised...or some, not so far snickers (actually just over the fence) ....but i saw this banana guard yesterday and it works really well. No more bruises on your lovely banana. Eating it at work or on the go, can be as nice as eating it at home. Lots of colors to choose from.

i can not comment too much about the Banana Guard for fear of the over amount of ill humor which could easily arise from it. *yikes* But i will be purchasing the Banana Guard none the less. If you want me to order you as well let me know. Check out their site... Banana Guards are roughly $7.00
happy eating bruise free....