Merry Christmas everyone!
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Merry Christmas!! Everyone!!
Forgot to show you our little Christmas tree. I could NOT get a picture of it that wasn't blurry. Must be because it's a fiber optic and was blinking? I don't know but I apologize for the blurriness.
Merry Christmas everyone!
Merry Christmas everyone!
Sunday December 13, 2009
We had a really fun day on the 11th, which would have been Friday. We left here heading towards Oatman, AZ to visit the little mining town. Here's some pictures along the way. We took old route 66. Which Chuck remembers him and his family took back in 1959 when he was 15 and his Dad actually let him drive. They drove a 1959 Ford. They being, Carl and Hilma and Chuck, Millie, Mark and Grandma Anderson. Follow along.......we saw some beautiful scenery. This first picture is right outside of Oatman, AZ.
These next ones are IN Oatman, AZ. The first one is the greeting committee. These burros roam the street all day long begging for carrots. We didn't know about the carrots yet. This little guy actually grabbed ahold of my purse because they've learned that ladies will put the bag of carrots in their purse. Smart little guys. BUT, he grabbed ahold and wouldn't let go. I was quite the specticle, believe me. But then wouldn't you be if you were yelling, "Chuck, he won't let go of my purse! Let go! Let go! Chuck!" All it took was a tap on his head, by Chuck, and he let go. In this picture, he hadn't attacked my purse yet.
This is the one that grabbed my purse. I must have taken this during the grabbing.
A few of the shops along the main street. They usually have a reinactment of a old western shoot-out but we missed seeing that.
These next two pictures are for Jen and Jack. Grandpa Bloch always told us that a male donkey was called a jack and a female was called a jenny. Here's proof! Sorry kids, just had to show you. These are restroom doors. Aren't they funny people.
This is the Oatman Hotel
Just Main Street (Route 66)
Looking back at Route 66
We headed out of Oatman staying on Route 66 and went to another small mining town called Chloride, AZ. I forgot to take pictures there but that's where we found the Route 66 rug and I bought a mug. This is Frankie who just had to get in the photo.
These next ones are IN Oatman, AZ. The first one is the greeting committee. These burros roam the street all day long begging for carrots. We didn't know about the carrots yet. This little guy actually grabbed ahold of my purse because they've learned that ladies will put the bag of carrots in their purse. Smart little guys. BUT, he grabbed ahold and wouldn't let go. I was quite the specticle, believe me. But then wouldn't you be if you were yelling, "Chuck, he won't let go of my purse! Let go! Let go! Chuck!" All it took was a tap on his head, by Chuck, and he let go. In this picture, he hadn't attacked my purse yet.
This is the one that grabbed my purse. I must have taken this during the grabbing.
A few of the shops along the main street. They usually have a reinactment of a old western shoot-out but we missed seeing that.
These next two pictures are for Jen and Jack. Grandpa Bloch always told us that a male donkey was called a jack and a female was called a jenny. Here's proof! Sorry kids, just had to show you. These are restroom doors. Aren't they funny people.
This is the Oatman Hotel
Just Main Street (Route 66)
Looking back at Route 66
We headed out of Oatman staying on Route 66 and went to another small mining town called Chloride, AZ. I forgot to take pictures there but that's where we found the Route 66 rug and I bought a mug. This is Frankie who just had to get in the photo.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Wednesday, December 9, 2009 Bullhead City, AZ
Yesterday, December 8th, we went shopping at the local outlet mall in Laughlin, NV and got some Christmas shopping in. The weather was beautiful but still a little chilly.
After shopping we went to lunch at the Avi casino which is outside Laughlinand on an Indian Reservation.
Today, the 9th, I went to line dancing up at the clubhouse and met a few more nice ladies. Chuck worked on the tire monitors and checked for some resorts for the end of January. I had to take a little nap and then we had penne pasta and meat sauce for supper. It's 7pm and I'm going to go work on some crochet projects that I've been wanting to try and maybe knit on my lace shawl.
Tomorrow we could be out sightseeing.
After shopping we went to lunch at the Avi casino which is outside Laughlinand on an Indian Reservation.
Today, the 9th, I went to line dancing up at the clubhouse and met a few more nice ladies. Chuck worked on the tire monitors and checked for some resorts for the end of January. I had to take a little nap and then we had penne pasta and meat sauce for supper. It's 7pm and I'm going to go work on some crochet projects that I've been wanting to try and maybe knit on my lace shawl.
Tomorrow we could be out sightseeing.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Favorite Tastefully Simple Recipe
Here's one of our favorite recipes:
Jar of Tastefully Simple Sweet Pepper Jalapeno Jam
1 block of fat free cream cheese
crackers
Warm the jam just slightly in the microwave an pour over the block of fat free cream cheese that's been placed on a plate.
My husband's favorite meatloaf:
Tastefully Simple Jalapeno Jam Meat Loaf
(TS = Tastefully Simple)
Ingredients
1 lb. ground beef
1/4 cup TS Sweet Pepper Jalapeno Jam
1 tsp. TS Garlic Garlic™
1 egg
2 Tbsp. ketchup
1 Tbsp. TS Onion Onion™
1/2 tsp. TS Seasoned Salt
1/2 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
Directions
Gently combine all ingredients. Place in loaf pan; bake at 350° for 1 hour. Top with additional Sweet Pepper Jalapeno Jam. Makes
If you're interested in Tastefully Simple products, please email this consultant; tsfood4u@comcast.net. I am not affiliated with the company but she is who I order my TS products from.
Jar of Tastefully Simple Sweet Pepper Jalapeno Jam
1 block of fat free cream cheese
crackers
Warm the jam just slightly in the microwave an pour over the block of fat free cream cheese that's been placed on a plate.
My husband's favorite meatloaf:
Tastefully Simple Jalapeno Jam Meat Loaf
(TS = Tastefully Simple)
Ingredients
1 lb. ground beef
1/4 cup TS Sweet Pepper Jalapeno Jam
1 tsp. TS Garlic Garlic™
1 egg
2 Tbsp. ketchup
1 Tbsp. TS Onion Onion™
1/2 tsp. TS Seasoned Salt
1/2 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
Directions
Gently combine all ingredients. Place in loaf pan; bake at 350° for 1 hour. Top with additional Sweet Pepper Jalapeno Jam. Makes
If you're interested in Tastefully Simple products, please email this consultant; tsfood4u@comcast.net. I am not affiliated with the company but she is who I order my TS products from.
Sunday, December 6, 2009 Beautiful Day!
The sun has been trying all day to peek through the dark threatening clouds. It makes it once in awhile. The temp is supposed to be in the 60s with the wind returning; it's just now starting to pick up and it's 3:30pm. After our walk, we had a few snacks and will finish up the Zatarans for supper. There was an ice cream social today but we opted for a walk. Better for us as they were serving banana splits! They had church service this morning and at 2pm was pokeno, some kind of cards. There's poker and other card games tonight at 7pm. I think the Amazing Race finale is tonight, though.
On the street where we live.
Our side yard.
Our back yard.
The Anderosa ~ hiding behind the tree
Western sky......tried to get the sun rays
Went for a walk to the river today, Chuck
Laughlin, NV Casinos on the other side of the river.
Park on the river ~ our walk destination
Chuck in the river park
Kathy ~ on our way back home ~ Laughlin, NV casinos in the background ~ over the river
On the street where we live.
Our side yard.
Our back yard.
The Anderosa ~ hiding behind the tree
Western sky......tried to get the sun rays
Went for a walk to the river today, Chuck
Laughlin, NV Casinos on the other side of the river.
Park on the river ~ our walk destination
Chuck in the river park
Kathy ~ on our way back home ~ Laughlin, NV casinos in the background ~ over the river
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Saturday, December 5, 2009 1298 miles so far
When we got to Bullhead City, AZ, we've gone 1298 miles so far and spent about $500 (39 cents a mile)on gas and $70 (17 nights) in camping fees ($4.11 a night). Not too bad!
Yesterday we walked around the different casinos and were completely mesmerized by all the flashing lights an bells dinging. We registered at one casino just to try our hand at the penny slots and get the discount on the buffet. We lost $5.00 and quit! Big spenders. We weren't sure what we were doing so decided it was a good idea to stop. Duh! Neither of us like the feeling we got while in there. Like a fish out of water.
We were going to go to Avi, we think an Indian casino on the Needles highway but there was an accident and they were turning everyone around. We'll go another time. They have a 99cent breakfast, of course, you have to register there, too. We heard they have the best buffet so we need to try that out before we leave.
We had dinner in and when we found out what time it really is here, we went to bed as it was later than we thought. Sometimes along the CA/AZ border you find they may not be using the time for the time zone they are really in.
This morning I've been doing laundry and cleaned out a few drawers in the bedroom. I need to organize the pantry big time! That'll be next. After we go for a ride and get some groceries.
It's very overcast today and very chilly; about 48 degrees, but no wind! woo hoo! We're going for a walk and I'll download some photos later.
Yesterday we walked around the different casinos and were completely mesmerized by all the flashing lights an bells dinging. We registered at one casino just to try our hand at the penny slots and get the discount on the buffet. We lost $5.00 and quit! Big spenders. We weren't sure what we were doing so decided it was a good idea to stop. Duh! Neither of us like the feeling we got while in there. Like a fish out of water.
We were going to go to Avi, we think an Indian casino on the Needles highway but there was an accident and they were turning everyone around. We'll go another time. They have a 99cent breakfast, of course, you have to register there, too. We heard they have the best buffet so we need to try that out before we leave.
We had dinner in and when we found out what time it really is here, we went to bed as it was later than we thought. Sometimes along the CA/AZ border you find they may not be using the time for the time zone they are really in.
This morning I've been doing laundry and cleaned out a few drawers in the bedroom. I need to organize the pantry big time! That'll be next. After we go for a ride and get some groceries.
It's very overcast today and very chilly; about 48 degrees, but no wind! woo hoo! We're going for a walk and I'll download some photos later.
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