She's MUCH BETTER !

After dramatic improvment in her physical condition and greatly increased stamina our family Matriarch was able for the 1st time since July to actually go out and eat in a restaurant we visited the local Red Lobster and had a wonderful time Jan and I acted as "medical escorts" she is winning her third battle with cancer and barring any setbacks will soon declare "Remission Victory"

Copperhead Eggs

This is a great finger food and is perfect for tailgating etc....

You will need

Caribe peppers for mild or Jalapeno for more heat. Get the biggest you can they are easier to stuff.

Cream Cheese

Cheddar Cheese

Cooked Chicken

Cooked Ham

Bacon and Toothpicks

Slice the top off the peppers and remove the core and seeds then stuff the peppers with a slice of cream cheese and a slice of cheddar then fill with seasoned (your choice of seasoning) chicken and ham slices then try to use a larger piece of the meat to plug the top of the pepper to hold in the cheese next wrap each pepper with a slice of bacon and position the slice over the top of the pepper again to hold in the cheese then wrap and secure with toothpicks I then sprinkle a local barbeque seasoning http://www.strawsbbq.com/  over the bacon and grill over hot coals just until the bacon is done let cool slightly so the cheese can solidify just a little before serving. 

Awesomely Rich and Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

                                         
                                                     Here's what you need
 
3 Tbsp Real Butter (salted or unsalted)
3 Cans rotel original tomatoes and green chilies drained (use rotel hot if you want spicier enchiladas)
3 8oz pkgs cream cheese cut up and softened
6 cups diced cooked chicken (I use white meat diced then fried to just barely brown and then salt and peppered but you could boil and season)
12 medium size flour tortillas
6 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (dont substitute)
2 quarts heavy whipping cream (could use half and half but you sacrifice quality)
recipe can be cut by 1/2 or 2/3 but we like alot and remember this isn't low fat

Preheat oven to 350 and spray a large baking dish or two smaller ones. Melt butter in large skillet or pan add rotel and saute until hot add chicken and cream cheese and cook stirring constantly until cream cheese melts and mixture is hot. Divide chicken mixture evenly between the 12 tortillas roll up tuck ends and place seam side down into baking dish. Now sprinkle with shredded cheese and drizzle with 3 pints of the cream then cover the pan with foil and bake for 30 to 40 minutes then remove foil and continue baking or broil until top is lightly browned and bubbly. To serve leftovers I use the remainder of the cream to pour over the enchiladas in the final 30 seconds of heating. These are AWESOME and you will be making more soon !

Princess, Angel or Backpack ?

Our Family Chef in training

Clockwise from 11oclock Club Sandwich, Fried Oyster Poboy, Potato & Leek Soup topped with a Shrimp and Fennel, Fruit and finally Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce.

Chocolate, Cinnamon and Hazelnut Biscotti.

Brownies with Chocolate Ganache.

Flaky Biscuits

Side view

Strassburger Cookies

Blueberry Muffins

Old Fashioned Apple Pie with Lattice Topping

Piped Rosettes

My only question is when do we get some ? ? ?

October Birthdays

This month I will include Presidential birthdays as well as our own and since Oct. has the most Presidential birthdays of any month I thought a little history wouldn't hurt.


1st.   Jimmy Carter 86yrs-was our worst pres. until January 20th 2009

4th.   William "Avery" Stobaugh 92yrs-and going strong. he's "one of a kind"!

5th.   Chester "Chet" Arthur 181yrs-did a good job

8th.   Jace Jenkins 8yrs-the last of the jenkins ballplayers

9th.   Jake B.A. Jenkins 13yrs-future military sniper

14th.   Dwight D. Eisenhower 119yrs-one of our best and in the top 15

                                                                  

23rd.   Trevor D. Powell 21yrs-wants to portray a young robert plant in a music video

27th.   Teddy Roosevelt 151yrs-my favorite pres and in the top 10

30th.   John Adams 274yrs-a founding father,one of the best and in the top 10

Great Website

Lots of Cheap Ammo

Gavin Chasteen Drafted

Gavin Chasteen (almost 8 years old) a 2nd grader has reluctantly given up his duties as family Welder and Slop Mixer to play offensive lineman for the local flag football team the Gators. After being heavily recruited by a team that was in desperate need of an experienced offensive lineman, Gavin was persuaded to come out of retirement to fill this position and will wear jersey #60. Salary details were not disclosed at this time but is rurmored to be in the mid six figures. Gavin will hold a brief news conference after this Saturday's game to discuss the details of his 1 year contract and the diffuculties of letting his family down as his welding skills and slop mixing expertise will be sorely missed.

Tonights Sky: Super Harvest Moon

Watch out for the Super Harvest Moon

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Sept. 22, 2010:  For the first time in almost 20 years, northern autumn is beginning on the night of a full Moon. The coincidence sets the stage for a "Super Harvest Moon" and a must-see sky show to mark the change of seasons.
The action begins at sunset on Sept 22nd, the last day of northern summer. As the sun sinks in the west, bringing the season to a close, the full Harvest Moon will rise in the east, heralding the start of fall. The two sources of light will mix together to create a kind of 360-degree, summer-autumn twilight glow that is only seen on rare occasions.

The Harvest Moon of Oct. 3, 2009, photographed by Catalin M. Timosca of Turda, Romania.

Keep an eye on the Moon as it creeps above the eastern skyline. The golden orb may appear strangely inflated. This is the Moon illusion at work. For reasons not fully understood by astronomers or psychologists, a low-hanging Moon appears much wider than it really is. A Harvest Moon inflated by the moon illusion is simply gorgeous.
The view improves as the night wears on.

A Moon-Jupiter conjunction on Aug. 26, 2010. Credit: Tom Cocchiaro.

Northern summer changes to fall on Sept. 22nd at 11:09 pm EDT. At that precise moment, called the autumnal equinox, the Harvest Moon can be found soaring high overhead with the planet Jupiter right beside it. The two brightest objects in the night sky will be in spectacular conjunction to mark the change in seasons.
The Harvest Moon gets its name from agriculture. In the days before electric lights, farmers depended on bright moonlight to extend the workday beyond sunset. It was the only way they could gather their ripening crops in time for market. The full Moon closest to the autumnal equinox became "the Harvest Moon," and it was always a welcome sight.
This one would be extra welcome because it is extra "Harvesty."
Usually, the Harvest Moon arrives a few days to weeks before or after the beginning of fall. It's close, but not a perfect match. The Harvest Moon of 2010, however, reaches maximum illumination a mere six hours after the equinox. This has led some astronomers to call it the "Harvestest Moon" or a "Super Harvest Moon." There hasn't been a comparable coincidence since Sept 23, 1991, when the difference was about 10 hours, and it won't happen again until the year 2029.
A Super Harvest Moon, a rare twilight glow, a midnight conjunction—rarely does autumn begin with such celestial fanfare.
Enjoy the show!

Farmhand / Handyman type seeks work "I can do it all" is my motto. 4 years and 4 months experience. No bad habits,dont drink or smoke but have been called a "Ladies Man" For more info call Ryker Chasteen at 555-CUTE

                                                    Pig Wrangler.

                                                    Bottle Baby Feeder.

                                                    Possum Stomper.

                                          Cow Milker.
 

                                                    Rooster Wrestler.

                                          Need a Duck caught by the neck ?

Need ceiling fan installed ? I'm not afraid of heights.

 

                                                    Baby Chicks, my next project.

                                          Ringneck Snake ? No Problem.

                                                    Catching my Supper.

                                          I can clean it too !

                                         Sunblock not needed. I wear a BIG hat !

                                          Yeah I caught it.

                                          Setting out Jug Lines.

                                         I get results !

                                         My 1st Kill ! ! !

                                         Raising A Beef.

                                          Can do light Carpentry work.

                                         Need a Goat Bulldogged to the ground ?

                                          Excellent ATV skills for cattle drives etc...


If interested please call me ASAP need $$ quick for a new pair of cowboy boots and some candy. Last employer said they hated to see me go and that they really MISS me,worked there about a year. For references call my Pa Pa.       P.S. I am NOT afraid of the dark.
                                                                                                                                          R.C.