It's Turkey Time!

07 Oct 19
06:15 hrs

     Thanksgiving Day will soon be here and this year Chef Blaine will be producing a Double Whiskey smoked turkey as the main course. He's hoping that it turns out okay for those who will be partaking in the bird. My Lobster does not really care for turkey all that much. Our Jr. Loin Fruit will be up from Capital City. He's a veggie as is the Onion - who is supposed to be joining us - so I know they will not be dining on the bird. The full menu is a bit of a mystery. As far as I know Chef Blaine and Sous Irene have not even discussed the side dishes. Maybe some Martian testicles or something similar.

08 Oct 19
06:00 hrs

     Yesterday I picked up more smoke chips and kosher salt for the brine. The bird will be thawed, washed, injected and brined before being smoked. As the bird is frozen this will be a four day process starting tomorrow. Today, I have to check on the propane and the butter. Last night my Lobster and I waxed the furniture she had painted for the Oma-nator's room. I'll try to fit the frame around the adjustable bed today.

     Have you recieved your voting registration in the mail? As I have mentioned in the past please take a look at the issue and on election day exercise your right as a citizen to freely elect your leaders.

     Speaking of leaders and leadership - or the lack thereof  - it would appear that the future of The Great White North is going to be another crap shoot. On the one hand there is our current leader who has lied (as they all do) to the country, ignored the laws of the land for the benefit of major corporations while giving away this country's tax dollars for every Third World party with their hand out and increased our National Debt. On the other hand the other leader vying for control is cut from the same science denying white bread cloth as the last guy. There are others in the mix but for the most part they will not gain a majority but will only (hopefully) temper the actions of the government.

     In the Hugh-ess, the Tangerine Tyrant's leadership skills - of which there us none - are directed towards the betterment of his Empire. Lies, falsehoods, bullying and subjugation of all within his orbit. What is truly amazing is that his satellites are so afraid of either his wrath or that of their constituents or the fear of losing power that they will not accept the evidence of his transgressions. How can they live with themselves?

     Back in the Valley, the construction of more rabbit Warren housing continues. These are mostly townhouses. There have been a couple of new apartment blocks that have gone up but the rental prices are extremely expensive. It would seem that for the young adults the only options are to remain under their parents roof or band together and rent a multiple bedroom unit.

     There is a new coffee house opening on the main drag. It's in the old Thai House restaurant. We had gone to the restaurant several times and really enjoyed it but the owner suddenly closed the doors and walked away. That was at least a dozen years ago. It has sat empty until now so it's good to see empty buildings being repurposed.