07:30 hrs
The other day my Friend from Over the Hump and I went fishing at our favourite spot. Prior to going out I had prepped the boat, serviced the engine and put in fresh fuel. I even ran the engine in a barrel and it started on the first pull. Once we got out to the lake we found our regular launch site was closed. Shuttered because of the Beer Flu. It was supposed to have been opened as of the 14th but the hosts were nowhere to be found. There will be more on that after I make a few phone calls.
So, my friend and I head over to another launch site where we find some - ten or so - young adults with tents and loud Contorted Rage Against the People muzak. We launched the boat, fired up the engine and set off. After zooming for about ten minutes I throttle back and slip it into neutral so we can rig our lines and that was it. The motor would not start. I checked everything I could think of. I thought maybe it was flooded and so we waited. No matter what we tried the motor would no catch. But we had come to fish. So, we cast our lines in the water and I rowed us about for a while. We left the lake an hour or so later. In the coming days I'll have to start with the basics and desnag the problem.
09:00 hrs
Chef Blaine is making scones with fresh rosemary. He purloined some from the Jr. Loin Fruit's larder.. Tomorrow he's making cookies and is looking for something to cook in the smoker.
22:45 hrs
The day is just about done. Chores were completed, meals made and consumed, my Better Half and I took the Oma-nator for a big push through the neighbourhood.
We went all the way down passed the duck pond and back. A round trip of 45 minutes.
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18 May 20
07:30 hrs
It's quite obvious that I should not be trying to work on my blog before going to sleep.
On another note, the sun is shining brightly her in the Valley. It is a day to try and get some stuff done. Obviously, the motor will have to be looked at but I also want to finish off the archery target for the backyard and maybe clean up some of the shop. I'm sure that alone will make my Better Half happy.
One other thing I need to do is to start making boxes for Mr. Teddy Buttnuggets and Miss Maggy Baggybits. Both are currently in good health but one day they won't be. Before we adopted these to fuzzballs we had another Great Orange Beast. He was my Lobster's pet from when she lived in the Nation's Capital. He had fallen ill and had lasted well over a year longer than what the vet had predicted. But I knew what was coming and had built a box for him. He is probably still burried unless the current owners of our last residence have found his resting place.
I was hoping to make some pork char sou. Basically, Chinese bbq'd pork. I have a pork shoulder that can be thawed out. Then, it will be into the dry rub and then glazed while being smoked. Mind you I might hold off and do it before I am to head out into The Weeds in a couple of weeks. I'm sure the boys from PBR STREETGANG will enjoy it.
It looks like it's time for another cup of joe. Take care Dear Readers and if you have a chance try this cookie recipe.
Peanut Cereal Stacks
smooth peanut butter 1/2 cup
granulated sugar 1/2 cup
evaporated milk 1/4 cup
cornflakes 2 1/2 cups
Mix and blend the first three ingredients until smooth. Add the cornflakes and coat evenly. Drop onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake at 375° until browned - about 6 minutes.
Note - The original recipe says it makes 21/2 dozen cookies. That's bullshit. In my books a cookie should take at least two bites to eat so count on maybe 18 cookies if you're lucky. I always make a double batch.
- I also add shredded coconut, vanilla and sesame seeds just to shake things up.
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