National Black dog day and Symmetry Saturday, Snickers

 Hosted By Benji and Hailey

Some of the pretty glassware we saw in early September.

 at Cedar Creek Gallery

Two fun tee shirts I saw while on my mini vacation in Mid September.

Symmetrical Snicker

 You might have to read it twice to 'get it'!

Feline, Nature and Final Fiction Friday

 UPDATE on MadSnapper aka Sandra, Bob and Beau.  I had short message she sent from her cell. 

"No internet no phone no TV. Cell is so frustrating to type it was horrible

Our cars are trapped in garage  door blew in we had 70 mph  sustained wind, gust 100 mph

Most scared I have ever been in storm. Fence down part way,  part of avocado fell smaller one on roof, large missed our home.  To hard to type on cell, more  later,  garage door man comes on Friday."  

 Nature Friday host LLB Gang  and Feline Friday  host Comedy Plus

My Nature Friday is my story

Flash back with a rare occurence

Madi in my lap
 MY FRONT HALF IN  MOM'S LAp my tush is on the arm of the chair.

Our Hostess with the mostest

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Jiminy Cricket and the Sleeping Baby

For the first few months of her life, our daughter had her days and nights reversed.

No matter how I switched up her daily routine she slept thru all my efforts to keep her awake during the day.  This continued 'til until she was about three months old.  All of a sudden she was awake more during the day and was sleeping thru the night after her 10 pm snack.

One night around midnight, I was awakened by a steady chirp that was getting louder.  I quietly walked around trying to locate the noise. 

I located the cricket in the hall linen closet hiding in a corner.  The linen closet was in a very small foyer between our bedroom and our sleeping daughter's bedroom.  There was no way I was going to get near it. 

(I DO NOT LIKE BUGS...especially ones that are fast and jump.~~~

Like CRICKETS**)

My plan was to put something oh top of the cricket to muffle the sound.  I got a glass from the kitchen, slowly opened the linen closet door and OMC(rickets) Jiminy escaped his hiding place almost jumping on me.

Now I am on all fours crawling after the cricket each time I tried to confine him he jumped.  All of a sudden I heard a snicker from behind.  My husband had been watching me.  He said I put on quite a show too.

He did catch Jiminy and thankfully our daughter's peaceful sleep was not disturbed.  

PS this blog was all crazy this morning hopefully I have corrected it. Might have been Jiminy haunting me.

Thoroughly Poetic Thursday #88

  Today is Poetic Thursday hosted by our pals Teddy and Angel Sammy 

at Two Spoiled Cats

Today's photo prompt is

Somebuddy did not listen 

They never brushed or floss their teeth

Their pearly whites are mocha

like coffee.

Wednesday Woofs from Pup

 

Thanks to our 

Hostess Sandee at Comedy Plus 

 The felines of the family got a new scratching post.

Kat believes we can’t see him, and Rocky calls it his throne.

While Mom was cutting grass, I discovered some fresh deer 💩 in the yard. Of course, I did what any respectable pup would do; rolled in it! I got a bath, but rolling in 💩was worth it! Teeheehee!

I had to sit on the front porch until I dried.

Enjoy the video of Rocky, King of the Throne. Notice, I now have to bow as I walk by & call him “Your Majesty”!

volume up please

❤️ Pup

MOL MOL BOL LOL

I love the new cave/throne!  

Rocket-man made a grand leap, living up to his name.

DID YOU HEAR UNCLE AND I GIGGLING AT THE VIDEO!  

As for a roll in da poop…that is better than eating it…I say this from 2 states away.  

Thank you x 300 for this wonderful and entertaining email

Lovingly auntie HiC and  uncle B

Happy Tasty Tuesday Best Sandwiches

Thank you to our 

 Hostess Sandee at Comedy Plus 

On September 12th I asked if
any of you would like to know the best sandwich in your state?

My recent issue of Reader's Digest had an article:

The Best Sandwich in Every State.

 I don't know people from all 50 states.   In your comment, tell me the state you live in or if from another country, pick a state. Over the next few weeks I'll be preparing a post about the Sandwiches.  I thank you in advance if you participate.  *indicates no one selected  this state

1.Alabama:  *Chicken and white sauce

2. Alaska:  Jackie from United Kingdom, Salmon Salad

The Last Frontier is also one of teh last places where Wild salmon thrive, and Alaskans turn their surplus into aa sandwich spread by mixing it with mayo, celery and onion and layering crunching cucumber on top

3.Arizona: * Fried Bread Tacos

4.Arkansas: *Catfish po'boy

5.California: Sandee from Comedy Plus, French Dip

Two Los Angeles eateries, Phillipe's and Cole's, each claim to be the birthplace of this baguette sandwich with rost beef.  The whole shebang then gets dunked in the beef's jus (French for gravy). Turtle lover is from CA but doesn't like this sandwich

6.Colorado: Nobby/Gail from Scotland, Fool's Gold

Peanut Butter, blueberry jam and a pound of yes a whole pound of bacon.  Dreamed up in Denver and served on sourdough, this variation on the classic had one very famous fan: Elvis Presley.

They are also considering moving to Colorado, Missouri or Utah 

7.Connecticut:  Molly the Airedale and Mom Sue, Clam Roll

Fresh clams collected along the Connecticut coast star in several New England dishes.  Frying them up for a sandwich with a splash of tartat sauce might just be the simplest.

8.Delware: * The Bobbie

9.Florida:  MadSnapper, The Cuban

This variation of the ham and cheese sandwich(with roast pork, ham Swiss Cheese, pickles, mustard and sometimes salami,) is often associated with working-class Cuban immigrants.  It was actually considered a luxury item pre-WWII.  A 1919 advertisement told wealthy Tampa residents that the Cuban made a great accessory for their evening drive.

10.Georgia:  Aunty YAM, from Scotland is vegetarian she would,  Pimento CheeseCombine pimento peppers, cheddar cheese, and mayo to make this tangy orange spread served on white bread. Aunty would have to use whole wheat

11.Hawaii *Kalua Pork

12.Idaho:  Huckleberry PB&J received 3 votes for 2nd choice from Nobby, Aunty Yam and Turtle lover she is from CA.  Wild huckleberries are treated like jewels in this Gem state.  Their taste is similar to blueberries but more intense. Their jam is what Idahoans reach for when assembling a classic PB&J.

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Illinois *Italiah beef

Indiana*Pork tenderloin

Iowa*Maid Rite

Kansas*Bierocks

Kentucky*Hot Brown

Louisiana*Muffuletta

Maine* Lobster roll

Maryland*Crab Cakes

21.Massachusetts:  Ruby Rose and Ellen, Fluffernutter

Both Fluff, the marshmallow spread, and the sandwich it stars in were created in the Bay State.  Leila Mercer of Hudson, Massachusetts, says "in the 1960's I think every child in New England could sing the jingle ("First you spread, spread, spread your bread with peanut butter.  Add marshmallow Fluff and have a Fluffernutter.")

22.Michigan *Meat Pasty

23.Minnesota:  My GBGV Life,  said I bet it is a Juicy Lucy.   Walleye.

people fry up this freshwater fish all over the Land of 10,000 Lakes.  Crisp lettuce, tangy tartar sauce and lemon wedges and a cold beer are optional accoutrements

AND Minneapolis has its Juicy Lucy (a cheeseburger with the cheese inside the meat patty instead of on top).

24.Mississippi:   Ramona, Slugburger  Said she'd be surprised if it was not Catfish. Surprise it is not.  Don't let the name fool you.  A 'slug' was once slang for a nickel, which is what these burgers originally cost. Patties consist of partly or entirely) of extenders such as flour or beans, dating back to a Depression-era when there was a need to stretch limited supplies of ground beef .The town of Corinth has hosted an annual festival honoring this pioneer of protein substitutes since 1988.

25.Missouri: Mama Kat and her Bear and Pix are both from Missouri. Burnt ends

The fattier edge pieces of beef brisket used to be trimmed of --until Kansas City cooks realized they were the tastiest parts.  As the name suggests, burnt ends get smoked to a crisp.  Then they are cut into chunks dribbled with BBQ sauce and tossed on a brioche bun with a pickles red onions.

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Montana *Pork Chop

Nebraska*Runza

Nevada*Patty Melt

New Hampshire*Moe's Original

New Jersey*Pork Roll

31.New Mexico:  Rosy, Sunny, Jakey and Staff.  Green chile cheesburger

Green chile is practically synonymous with New Mexican cuisine, so much so

so that the pepper is also called New Mexico's green chile.  So it is no surprise that you'll find it topping burgers all along the state's Green Chile Cheeseburger trail 

32.New York:  Millie and Walter and Staff.  Pastrami on rye

Seeded rye bread and spicy brown mustard meet pastrami piled so high it can slow down even fast talking New Yorkers.

33.North Carolina:  Cecilia and Bryan, My Mind's Eye;  Pulled pork with vinegar and pepper.

Tar Heels (nick name for NC residents) assert that their state is the birth place of BBQ (much to the annoyance of their Carolinian cousins to the South) and they stay true to their original BBQ recipe by basting their pork with thick vinegar sauce and seasoned with red Peppers!!!!  We 200% agree with this.

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North Dakota*Hot Beef 

Ohio*Polish boy

Oklahoma*Chicken Steak

Pennsylvania*Cheesesteak

Oregon*Bahn mi

Rhode Island*Hot Weiner

40.South Carolina:  Brian, Kiki, Seal, Simon and Staff  Pulled Pork with mustard sauce

As opposed to their neighbors to the North, S. Carolinians use mustard in their BBQ sauce.  "Carolina Gold" as they call it has a tangy, mildly sweet flavor that pairs well with pork.

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South Dakota*Pheasant salad

Tennessee*Hot Chicken

43.Texas:  Hootin' Anni.  Beef Brisket

Juicy slow- smoked brisket often cured with coffee and served with pickles, chees or jalapenos--satisfies even Lone Star-size appetites.

44.Utah: 2nd choice for Nobby and Gail, Pastrami burger

After Crown Burgers of Salt Lake City started using deli meat as a burger topping, the craze quickly caught on.  Burger joints throughout the state now offer pastrami burgers usually with melted Swiss cheese and Utah's famous fry sauce (a mixture of ketchup and mayo)

45.Vermont *Vermonter

46.Virginia:  Pam from One spoiled Cat aka Teddy: Country Ham Biscuits

A Commonwealth staple since the Colonial era.  Virginia ham pairs perfectly with a buttermilk biscuit and a smear of mustard, if you like.

47-50

Washington*Smoked Salmon
West Virginia*Pepperoni rols
Wisconsin*Beer Brat
Wyoming*Bison burger

Da Phenny and Da Nelly and staff did not select a state but they were very excited to see the list and hopefully a recipe.  Sorry Da Phenny and Da Nelly no recipes were included.

If you would like to see the entire list of 50 state sandwiches and pictures, 

click HERE *

PS you might have to click one more time on the top link on the *page.

Awww Monday Spark and FFF Reminder

  

 Thank you to our   

Host Comedy Plus  

The loop of both leashes were around the table leg.  My first thought was I hope the hilarious scene from Marley and Me is not re-enacted.

If any one saw the movie Marley and Me or read the book, you will know what I mean.  If not, Marley was a Goofy yellow Lab.  His owner 'secured'  his leash like this in the movie.  Lo and behold a sassy French Poodle comes sashaying right in front of Marley.  He and the table give chase.  It was hilarious in the book and even funny in person.  I was reading the book at lunch time in a café.  I laughed so hard I had to move to an outside table to keep from disturbing the entire café.

While on our mini vacation we visited a shop with so many fun t-shirts

here is one.

Breaking news 

Tomorrow, Tuesday September 27 I will post the names of sandwiches you all selected from my September 12th post.

Reminder

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Serene Sparta Sunday

 Sparta is such a quaint mountain town.  We strolled around with the mountains in the back ground.  Kinda surprised to find only a few of cafes/restaurants only open Wednesday thru Saturday.  Of course summer tourist season is over. 

They are all probably resting up for Fall Foliage seasons when the streets with be flooded with cars full of leaf peepers. 

Then winter skiing.  The A on the water tower is for Appalachian.

Riding up the mountain from our friend's home we noticed many of the Overlooks didn't have the views they normally have.  Our friends told us the Park Service was very short staff not enough workers to keep the trees trimmed.  It was still a beautiful view and a gorgeous day.