Good morning gang.

Well we made it to the end of July. 7 down 5 to go.

Looks like a nice day here with mostly sunny skies and temps in the low 80's. There could be a shower or two.

Let's get today going shall we.

Word of the Day Thursday, July 31, 2014

shtick\ shtik \, noun;

1. Slang. one's special interest, talent, etc.

2. Slang. (especially in comic acting) a routine or piece of business inserted to gain a laugh or draw attention to oneself.

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Shtick comes from the Yiddish shtik meaning "pranks." It entered English in the 1950s.

Today is

NATIONAL CHILI DOG DAY

Each year on the last Thursday of July, hot dog lovers across the United States top their hot dogs with delicious chili to celebrate National Chili Dog Day.

Following are some “tried and true” chili dog recipes for you to enjoy:

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/pa ... en/chili-dogs-recipe.html

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/chili-coney-dogs

http://www.food.com/recipe/coney-island-chili-dog-sauce-266019

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NATIONAL RASPBERRY CAKE DAY
National Raspberry Cake Day is jubilantly celebrated each year on July 31. Raspberry cake is a cool and refreshing dessert that is a summer time favorite around the United States.

Raspberries are the edible fruit of a multitude of plant species in the genusRubus of the rose family. The name also applies to the plants themselves.

Raspberries are woody stemmed perennials.

Raspberries are widely grown in all temperate regions of the World.

Raspberries are a very important commercial fruit crop.

At one time, raspberries were a midsummer crop, however with new technology, cultivars and transportation,
they can now be obtained year-round.

An individual raspberry weighs 0.11 – 0.18 oz.

An individual raspberry is made up of about 100 drupelets.

One raspberry bush can yield several hundred berries a year.

A raspberry has a hollow core once it is removed from the receptacle.

Raspberries are a rich source of vitamin C, manganese and dietary fiber.

Raspberries contain vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folic acid, magnesium, copper and iron.

Enjoy the following “tried and true” recipe on National Raspberry Cake Day and share it with your friends and family!

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/raspberry-cake

NATIONAL RASPBERRY CAKE DAY HISTORY

Within our research, we were unable to find the creator of National Raspberry Cake Day, an “unofficial” national holiday

Tampara mata

Good Morning CGs!

Got the front and back grass cut last night after work. It needed it. Good thing because the forecast is calling for rain the next three days. That is too bad for the kids because they wanted to put a tent in the backyard and go "camping" this weekend. Oh well. Maybe next weekend. I guess tonight I will finally get the rest of the fence stained.

Hope everyone has a great day!

Matthew

Howdy! Every morning lately, I am noticing the daylight diminishing a bit, a sign of things to come. Other than that we had some good times there, the only thing I miss about our first house is the abundance of ever-bearing raspberry bushes. They were a mess when we moved in, but I thinned them out and staked them up, and we'd get 2 nice crops of berries every summer. Man, they were tasty! The only trick was to get out there and pick them before the birds got 'em.

Have a great day, Gurus!

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Good morning
Had a delivery then had a pick up. Nursery work is done . Now to start the weekly house shtick, cut the grass and weed whack. But first it's an errand run. I need to pick up some sandbags to fill in some low spots in the grass where the irrigation was put in, 2 bales of woodchips for my piggies' house, some quick shopping to use up a $5 coupon, then whatever else has to be done. There's always plenty that needs to be done.



Here's an item about some people that don't have to worry about petty $#!+ anymore.


http://ultimateclassicrock.com/rockers-we-lost-in-2014/

CLOUDY & 68 DEGREES, STILL RAINING ON THE NATIONS BUT NOT MUCH RIGHT HERE.
HAVE NOT HAD AC ON FOR 48 HRS. I DON'T EVER REMEMBER A JULY LIKE THIS. AND THE NATIONAL SOCIALISTS AND UN SCAM ARTISTS ARE STILL PIMPING "GLOBAL WARMING".

Lots of deaths in the 60's age group there... we've lost a lot of great actors as well.
Raining here today - perfect sleeping drizzle - no way I wanted to get out of my comfy bed and come sit in an office - there's no work for me today so it's looking like a slow dreary day.
A few days ago someone asked was the forum moving slowly again - yes... someone fed the hamsters a while back, and it was zipping along. Now it takes a long time to load. I do not, however have the issues that some of you others seem to have though.

AND BILLH IS OUT THERE, OR NOT?

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Very nice here today again.....cool and clear...had my post toasty's out on the deck listening to the birds chatting it up.

Uwoman took off to see her sister for a few days...she took her sewing machine with her.....now there is a lost art...how many of the young women know how to sew these days....not many I'm thinking. You knew you were in trouble on a blind date when they told you that the girl had a great personality and she made all her own clothes...

I gotta go to work now.....check in later....enjoy the day Guru's.....

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You know your are having a bad day if......


http://www.foxsports.com/buzzer/story ... gut-wrenching-beat-073014

Someday you'll be able to use one of these to retrieve tools, bolts, nuts and screws you've dropped into the bowels of your Corvette:

http://www.newyorker.com/tech/elements/scottish-tractor-beam

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Un-believable!

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I want one. Can I get one at IKEA?

Wow....I've been waiting for this to come out.....

In case you missed the first one......

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I didn't watch Sharknado but I would. If you know what you're going to get before you watch it and like B movies, you're ok. I can see why people like it. Just like Anaconda, Lake Placid and all the other poorly scripted, totally ridiculous movies, there is an audience for almost anything. Emphasis on almost.

Morning guys....up early and out playing golf. played better than yesterday. Kind of tired now and thinking a nap is in my immediate future.

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I thought this was a sub race.

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Big Truck stopped by again.

Another project, 3 boxed of parts and I'm supposed to figure out where they go. \

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I'll guess that orange thing goes on top - hope that helps ;-)

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Thanks, but how do I keep it on there at 120?

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Under the bed and in your closet with the rest of the parts?

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Ask the Jamaican bobsled team?

No clouds, tent is put up in the backyard. Looks like the kids will get their wish!

Looks like fun Bill....kinda like a big puzzle.....

Clouded up and rain like heck this afternoon. I didn't hear much of it though, because I was sleeping. A two hour nap will do wonders for you.

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Dzus buttons ?

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Can be but this will be held on with springs as a lot of vintage bodywork is.

BTW Dzus fasteners kinda suck. The ones to use instead are CamLok they are way better and only cost about $1.50 more.