Derby Pie, LM version.

I promise, soon as I remember to take a picture of the actual pie , I will, I have made two this year, but froze them right away,,, they are great to keep for months in the freezer. Can you tell this recipe has served me well since about 1993??? I guess that is why 1993 is written in the corner. YUP, who knew I was such a messy cook??? everyone that observes this now of course.

 

 

 

SO, I did a quick deco job with what I could find on hand at the office this morning...Ignore the background work clutter please.

Low ANd Behold, an X- Coworker dropped  off this homemade Christmas tree yesterday for ME during lunch. left it in the back of the truck and then called to tell me about it... HMMMMM< wonder if that Derby pie I surprised him with last Friday at his office at 6:59 in the AM had anything to do with it... I supplied the horseshoes probably a year or so ago, and after he had to leave the job unexpectedly I figured it would never happen... but thanx BOB,,, I miss you dude. THis really makes me want to invest in an electric welder and try my hand at making such. I did do a couple years aluminum welding at a previous job YEARS ago...

 

 

 

 

 

Whoever heard of a Whatchmacallit Tree?

Ok, I delayed posting Christmas 2016 because I really meant to add a video but it just aint happening. so here goes my messy table,

 ONE whatchamacallit tree for a very special person,

 my Christmas Carousel (plays music) I've had for maybe 25 years, kinda scruffy sounding.

 Milamonster with here sad dog antler look.

 ShebaROOSEOME, the black dog that wouldn't be still (antlers demolished).  BEWARE HER TAIL, its like a piece of CONDUIT. Really though, she is a smart great dog, walks on a leash like a dream.

TWO new collars for the puppas, I have to add new phone tags before switching them out.

A GUM BALL tree for the office made from the branch of a really thorny mean lemon tree. Second one, someone bought the first one for 5 whole dollars.

 

Out of the Ordinary Thanksgiving. 2016

 

soooooo,,,, ,, Most of the time I am thankful for being an early bird. I did get something entirely new accomplished 2016 Thanksgiving, Last minuet planning on the dinner which turned into brunch/breakfast. I did start the dressing earlier in the week, even had some BIG samples , which I then had to revamp, because it was a bit salty and bitter because I really didn't['t have all ingredients on hand.  Damage control adding more bread (although I prefer biscuits, popeyes biscuits to be exact. more egg and a bit of half and half. Wallah,, great dressing which I then cooked in muffin tins rather than one large dish. Comes in handy freezing,,, I can just grab a dressing muffin, pop in the micro and yummmmy. I did make Mexican corn in a cup, forgot to put some on the plate.

SOOOOOOOO with brunch out of the way... I decided its time to put up that ceiling fan that I bought a year or so ago. My ole handy man has bout quit doing side work, so with the background I have with try anything and instructions, and one quick text. I HUNG MY FIRST CEILING FAN INDOORS!!!! Its working!!! I can't quit going in there to look at it. Its in a spare bedroom.  YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA, me!!!

seeya

LM

 

 

 

Poached eggs

SO, thanx to R&D, I had to give the Poached egg with sauce thingy a try. I've experimented in the past with Poached eggs and they were fairly nasty looking. I searched the net and found a fairly easy microwave method which I do believe I like. I did overcook this one, so no runs in sight. I do have a habit of overcooking , mainly due to the "yucky" texture of many items. I used to love runny eggs, but since owning chickens if I over think it, the yoke will be done. The sauce on this one wasn't my fav, I think I was running on memory when it comes to the type of sauce. I did get the Knorr envelop ,but I grabbed Bernaise instead of Hollandaise and I was not impressed. It needed some fire or something. I did use English muffins which I normally keep on hand and added store bought Turkey sausage, it was on sale. I'll be glad when my chickens are done molting and I get some REAL eggs. HA....

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my fav Rose

My Most favorite Rose,,, making a come back after being moved AGAIN.. I bought this Rose at the Garden Club from Raymond, MS at the county fair, several years ago. Its a work in progress and there are several more Rose's beside this one, but this one is my favorite, heirloom I think and has the Best Ole Timey Smell. Take no notice of the temporary landscaping or lack of. I may set small pots of something in them in the spring. BUT NEETA BANITA, loves to be noticed,,, PHOTOBOMB!!! where was that Silly Dilly???

 

 

 

vintage kitchenmagig

Hay R,

This is the vintage thingy I was asking you about.. I know with all your vintage stuff, you must have one or three???? I saw this one on eBay made by Ecko I think, well most of them are.. I have since found some on Amazon, but I think they call them skimmers now. dunno that I really need one, but after I saw it on a blog, I HAD to check it out. I bet I could have found one at the ButterChurn in Clinton. I'm not sure it is still open, the lady that founded it passed a couple months ago and I think they have been having sales there and her house to unload stuff,,, she had some STUFF. I must drive by there and see if all is gone.

The Hunt Continues.

 

Shebaroosome, still stalking moles. Birddog style Sunday Morning. one paw up... Listening??????

its been so dry, they have gone deeper I guess. plenty holes but no moles. I know they are there, Mounds everywhere.

 

 

Mole Quest

SO, who needs a tiller when they have the Shebaroosome. sometimes her head is buried past her ears. with the semi drought going on in Central Mississippi, the moles are looking for areas the slugs or what're they eat drift away to.

Sheba is on a mission and follows the trails, digging along their trails for several feet at times. Could this be my next garden area?? Well, maybe if I fence it off form the puppas. Mila also participles at times. I really have to watch walking the area. Ankle twisters DELUXE.

and yes, she does catch one from time to time.

Sure would be nice if she could dig post holes.

 

 

 

 

Silly Dilla and Banita,,, rare moment of peace.

Well, sometimes I just do not know what to think of my two. American Bobtails? Manx? Who knows since they were both rescues.

I think Banita (left) would be open to friendship, but Dilly can't make up her mind. she might sniff noses, and then a flurry of slaps. Maybe because she had such a hard start to life. Tossed from a car, leg broken, A lady noticed, scooped her up and took her to the vet. She could not keep the kitty, but paid for full vetting, repair of broken leg, spaying, all of it.
Dilly, aka Baradilla, akd Aradilla lived at the vet In Crystal Springs for a while, then fostered by a friend of mine, who kept talking about her, till I took her in.

Please excuse the bare floor in spots. I ripped up carpet, mainly due to dogs and cats. and I haven't decided , nor found the money or is it REALLY ENERGY<< to replace. I'll not go back to carpet for sure.

shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, DO NOT DISTURB Dilly!! peace reigns for a few.


LM

Neshoba, wolf or dog??? Missing, Family devestated.

So, I thought I would post this in hopes of some internet surfer would maybe see this picture and maybe spot this (dog)

I have met the owner,,, and while he may not be a friend,, he loves this dog and his others. He is fairly certain she was stolen... as many have said, he only took his eyes off her a few minutes to run inside for something , here the others barking, rushed outside and she was gone.

she has been missing now for 3 or 4 months I think. ANYWAY, she deserves to be back home, And I hope one day he will get her back. WOW, doesn't she look wolf like?? she is some sort of mix.

loofa shade and chickens

SOOOOOO, the chickens again, I really need to revamp my chicken yard etc, but at least thanx to the loofa vines. They take away some of the ugly and create some Great shade for the hens. I don't even plant the seeds anymore, since I don't harvest like I should , seeds scatter and they come up on their own. and TAKE OVER if your not careful,,, The Loofas themselves have the netting/fake shade sagging really badly. but I enjoy looking at them and the shade. Soon as a frost hits, I'll have to yank them all down. I love stuff I don't have to plant or tend very much. I really should get motivated and make my own loofa sponges for cleaning and bathing.

Tomorrow is another day!

 

oh and the elephant ears,,, LOVE THEM... I split and plant in other spots and some are way taller than me.

FORGOT to take a picture of the first Spider Lily yesterday, ITS UP... Can it mean, Fall soon to be???

THanx R!!!! you help bring the memories back, my dream shower/tub ,,, wonder if Southerland still has it. I took these a few years back, Maybe i'll win the lottery and get it,,, well heck no, i'll buy a whole new place(with live in help) more than likely with a monster glassed in shower.. For now, I'll just drool over this one.

Love the memories you (R) help me bring back to the surface. Not that large, but just right for a double wide???