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Friday, August 07, 2009
Thursday, August 06, 2009
Bull Riding is for Pansies, I ride a Hog
Post title was being playful, no hate mail from all you bull riders please.
Some of you read my motorcycle blog, some of you are now saying, what motorcycle blog. It's called Following the Yellow Brick Road, and it is about all things we do around here on or with our bikes. It's the hard core chick side of me, yes, this is indeed were we all get a good chuckle (what do ya mean, you have a soft side?)
A couple of years ago, we lost two riding buddies when they were run over while attempting to turn. Last September one of our customers left the shop. When he got a few miles down the road, he was struck from behind. He was lucky, and didn't die. The driver, took off. I don't know all the details, I know the police later caught the woman that hit him. But he is in a bind now.
Please, if you know anyone that enjoys Poker Runs, and is in the South Center Ks, Northern Ok, South Eastern Mo, could you pass this along to them. Plus they'll get a chance to meet me. (like that's the real draw) Thank you guys.
Some of you read my motorcycle blog, some of you are now saying, what motorcycle blog. It's called Following the Yellow Brick Road, and it is about all things we do around here on or with our bikes. It's the hard core chick side of me, yes, this is indeed were we all get a good chuckle (what do ya mean, you have a soft side?)
A couple of years ago, we lost two riding buddies when they were run over while attempting to turn. Last September one of our customers left the shop. When he got a few miles down the road, he was struck from behind. He was lucky, and didn't die. The driver, took off. I don't know all the details, I know the police later caught the woman that hit him. But he is in a bind now.
Please, if you know anyone that enjoys Poker Runs, and is in the South Center Ks, Northern Ok, South Eastern Mo, could you pass this along to them. Plus they'll get a chance to meet me. (like that's the real draw) Thank you guys.
Benefit Poker Run For
BRIAN GIBSON
Saturday, August 29th
Registration begins at 9am
At Broadway Street Bikes
7131 S. Broadway
Haysville, Ks
316-529-4569
Brian’s life was forever changed last September when he was struck from behind while riding his motorcycle. Both he and his bike were dragged under the jeep for 60 yards. The driver drove off, leaving Brian in the road. As a result, he is paralyzed from the waist down. He needs continued physical therapy and has exhausted his personal insurance. We hope to raise funds to allow him to continue his therapy. Each visit costs him $242.
Cost is $15 for the first hand. $5 for each additional hand
Join us for food and music starting at noon.
Suggested donation is $5 per plate.
Supported by the Gypsy Motorcycle Club and Broadway Street Bikes
BRIAN GIBSON
Saturday, August 29th
Registration begins at 9am
At Broadway Street Bikes
7131 S. Broadway
Haysville, Ks
316-529-4569
Brian’s life was forever changed last September when he was struck from behind while riding his motorcycle. Both he and his bike were dragged under the jeep for 60 yards. The driver drove off, leaving Brian in the road. As a result, he is paralyzed from the waist down. He needs continued physical therapy and has exhausted his personal insurance. We hope to raise funds to allow him to continue his therapy. Each visit costs him $242.
Cost is $15 for the first hand. $5 for each additional hand
Join us for food and music starting at noon.
Suggested donation is $5 per plate.
Supported by the Gypsy Motorcycle Club and Broadway Street Bikes
Tuesday, August 04, 2009
Why, I think my Pickle's gone soft!
It happens every time. You're in the mood, and bam! The pickle is soft. What's a girl to do?
Stop cooking them! Stop getting your cucumbers hot.
All the recipes out there, have you pouring hot liquid on your raw packed cucumbers. But there really isn't a need to do so, unless you plan on canning and storing them in your pantry. But if you have the room in your refrigerator, stop cooking them.
I love crunchy pickles, like the ones you buy in your refrigerated section. You know, the one where Groucho Marx dresses up like a stork? But what is their secret?
As soon as you pick your cucumbers, put them in the fridge, get them nice and cold. Make sure you process them that same day however. While they are chillin', heat up your pickle mix and sterilize your jars. Then allow them all to cool back down. Stick the liquid into the fridge, allow it to get cold. Next you will need to cut up your cucumbers.
Cut the blossom end off, then cut into halves or spears. Then plunge them into cold ice water as soon as they are cut.
Repeat the process with all your cucumbers. When your liquid is cold, raw pack your future pickles into your jar and pour the liquid over them and seal, place back into the fridge. Don't allow them to sit out or get warm at all! Cold pack one jar at a time, and get it back into the cold before you pack the next.
Allow to sit in fridge for 6 weeks. and Crunch. Now when your in the mood your pickle will not be soft.
Stop cooking them! Stop getting your cucumbers hot.
All the recipes out there, have you pouring hot liquid on your raw packed cucumbers. But there really isn't a need to do so, unless you plan on canning and storing them in your pantry. But if you have the room in your refrigerator, stop cooking them.
I love crunchy pickles, like the ones you buy in your refrigerated section. You know, the one where Groucho Marx dresses up like a stork? But what is their secret?
As soon as you pick your cucumbers, put them in the fridge, get them nice and cold. Make sure you process them that same day however. While they are chillin', heat up your pickle mix and sterilize your jars. Then allow them all to cool back down. Stick the liquid into the fridge, allow it to get cold. Next you will need to cut up your cucumbers.
Cut the blossom end off, then cut into halves or spears. Then plunge them into cold ice water as soon as they are cut.
Repeat the process with all your cucumbers. When your liquid is cold, raw pack your future pickles into your jar and pour the liquid over them and seal, place back into the fridge. Don't allow them to sit out or get warm at all! Cold pack one jar at a time, and get it back into the cold before you pack the next.Allow to sit in fridge for 6 weeks. and Crunch. Now when your in the mood your pickle will not be soft.
Monday, August 03, 2009
Shearing Donkey
I went over to my mother's Saturday night and watched the movie M. An incredible film. I have always thought Peter Lorre was a great actor, and this just re-enforced the idea. I can't do youtube on my computer, but if you can, here is a fantastic scene from the movie. If you get a chance to see the entire movie, go for it. M was smuggled out of Germany in the 1930's, it also contains a bit a cursing, much more than what we were doing at the time. Cursing in American films didn't begin until the 1970's. The movie is in German, but has subtitles.
When I got to mom's, she was watching the Angel 2 Network. I have never seen it before, but then again I don't have satellite. It was the Art of Breadmaking. The hosts where Hannah and Ceecee. It was on a homestead, so I found it fascinating. We watched for a bit. Personally I didn't care for some of their recipes, but I am sure they were good, just a bit more complicated then I would do. It could have been my on the show, the only difference was they didn't have Korn, or Death blaring in the background. It was produced by Franklin Springs.
I have noticed a huge upswing in people coming by. They seem to be all looking for info on How to Water Bath Can Green beans. I forgot about the little argument I had with a commenter.
Yesterday husband and I sheared Donkey. Those of you that don't know, Donkey is our sheep. You can read about how we came about getting and naming Donkey in a series of posts called The Quest for the Demon Donkey.
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
As I was saying, we sheared him for the late summer. Usually it gets so hot here in August that we just melt, but we broke record lows here yesterday. Didn't I mention something about summer not coming to certain parts of the US this year? I digress, husband broke out his mad lassoing skills. Donkey just wasn't cooperating yesterday. Most of the time he will come right up to you for a little scratch and a treat, but he is a smart one, and knew from the look in our eyes that we were up to something. Husband got him lassoed, and he pulled while I pushed. He isn't a small little lamb ya know.
Once in the barn, it was a matter of flipping him. Once on his back, he is very passive. He definitely gets tense when you shear the wool around his neck, but do you blame him? I know I would freak. He must have got caught up on a fence at some point, the wound is now healed, but he lost a chunk of skin on his belly, now has a scar where no hair will grow.
It took us 4 hours to hand shear him. We have not gotten any faster. But Medium got to try his hand at it. If we can get him to practice maybe he will be as fast as those Aussies on TV get. They do it in what, 10 seconds? I know you have seen the shows, where they have the contests. Even when you aren't a homesteader, it sure is fascinating stuff.
Right now I can hear husband and medium talking in the bedroom. Husband is telling Medium how blood vessels work. Medium is an interesting little guy, his interest are varied. He will grow up to be a snake breeding, homesteading Doctor if he keeps this up.
Looks like on the name game, Winston is in the lead. 4 days left to vote.
When I got to mom's, she was watching the Angel 2 Network. I have never seen it before, but then again I don't have satellite. It was the Art of Breadmaking. The hosts where Hannah and Ceecee. It was on a homestead, so I found it fascinating. We watched for a bit. Personally I didn't care for some of their recipes, but I am sure they were good, just a bit more complicated then I would do. It could have been my on the show, the only difference was they didn't have Korn, or Death blaring in the background. It was produced by Franklin Springs.
I have noticed a huge upswing in people coming by. They seem to be all looking for info on How to Water Bath Can Green beans. I forgot about the little argument I had with a commenter.
Yesterday husband and I sheared Donkey. Those of you that don't know, Donkey is our sheep. You can read about how we came about getting and naming Donkey in a series of posts called The Quest for the Demon Donkey.
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
As I was saying, we sheared him for the late summer. Usually it gets so hot here in August that we just melt, but we broke record lows here yesterday. Didn't I mention something about summer not coming to certain parts of the US this year? I digress, husband broke out his mad lassoing skills. Donkey just wasn't cooperating yesterday. Most of the time he will come right up to you for a little scratch and a treat, but he is a smart one, and knew from the look in our eyes that we were up to something. Husband got him lassoed, and he pulled while I pushed. He isn't a small little lamb ya know.
Once in the barn, it was a matter of flipping him. Once on his back, he is very passive. He definitely gets tense when you shear the wool around his neck, but do you blame him? I know I would freak. He must have got caught up on a fence at some point, the wound is now healed, but he lost a chunk of skin on his belly, now has a scar where no hair will grow.
It took us 4 hours to hand shear him. We have not gotten any faster. But Medium got to try his hand at it. If we can get him to practice maybe he will be as fast as those Aussies on TV get. They do it in what, 10 seconds? I know you have seen the shows, where they have the contests. Even when you aren't a homesteader, it sure is fascinating stuff.
Right now I can hear husband and medium talking in the bedroom. Husband is telling Medium how blood vessels work. Medium is an interesting little guy, his interest are varied. He will grow up to be a snake breeding, homesteading Doctor if he keeps this up.
Looks like on the name game, Winston is in the lead. 4 days left to vote.
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