Sgt. Andy Panda Pants Reporting In...

Sgt. Andy Panda Pants Report Summary 12 Oct 2009.

Checked in with HQ after an extended under paws ops in Lower Pupistan.

Detailed the complete success in the infiltration of the local population after a long period of observation and limited interaction . Established credentials and identity as visiting cousin from Little Kitnippia currently on a foreign student exchange program.

Mission complete success with the sole exception of failed assassination attempt by rogue operative K-9 from parts unknown.

It should be noted that aid and comfort was provided by Internal Security Deputy Szush.

Commendations should be noted and awarded if appropriate under current treaty terms.

It seems my son had a bit of trauma yesterday.

Overall it was a quiet weekend. SU was at a golf tourney and as usual I was preparing dinner for the four of us.

Nothing fancy, Roast Beast , potatoes and gravy .

Chocolate bundt cake.

I had been peeling the spuds ( ya gotta peel russets ya know ) when Cindy popped in the back door to tell me to come get my cat.

Not Andy.

My cat.

Uh Oh.

This alone says something is very wrong.

It seems a dog slipped his leash during a walk past our houses and chased the boy into the NG's yard, through wrought iron fence.

Thankfully , no one was hurt.

Aunty Jeri Lee was able to pick up Andy and carry him to our patio as I was coming out.

Bless his heart, he is so used to the gals that he didn't do more than an initial flinch , did not claw his Aunty and did not really freak out the way I would have expected.

This all happened so fast.

I really didn't hear more than the usual puppy barking while I was peeling the spuds so I had no idea. They had not hit that level that goes from annoyed to " Oh shit " at Mach 5 speed...and I still feel like a bad mommy.

We thought he might have been nipped , so I brought him in and put him on the floor with out fussing over him.

He groomed and was able to walk okay....no blood trail so other than freaked , he is okay.

I am grateful that he knows to go to the girls yard , through the wrought iron fence and that their 4 puppies won't go after him...they just play together.

NG and I went out to the patio to grab a smoke and he came with which made everyone happy.

He will not use the boxes and so being the outdoor boy we wanted to reassure him without forcing it...because we all know you can't force a cat to do anything..

He stayed pretty close to me all night and sat in my lap for quite a bit.

He's indoors today...the weather is pretty crappy so this is not unusual.

We'll have some extra Mommy and Me time tonight when we watch " Heroes".

Have a great week.

Ciao,

Aunty Pol

I Do Not Usually Do This But....

Let me preface this by saying that I have gone to the " Tomato Nation " site, read all the stuff I need to so here goes.

I always think not twice but about a bazillion times about posting stuff here.

Anyone who knows me knows that both SU and I will do what ever we can for the furr folk.

There is another site that I am an admirer of.

http://tomatonation.com/


It is written by Sars and may be found at:

www.DamnHellAssKings.com

I can't stress enough what a great site this is.

That being said....Sars is running her annual fund raiser .

Donors get to choose the charity, if any that they wish to give to.

I'm just asking all y'all to check it out.


Pass it on.

If it's not for you, that's cool.

No stress.

If it is, fine too.


Ciao ,

Aunty Pol

Bruce Of The Day ~ Happy Friday ~

Here we are ..another happy friday !

" Sanctuary " starts season 2 tonight on SciFi.

Wheeeeee !

I also highly recommend " Stargate Universe."

Really !

Have a great day.

Ciao,

Aunty Pol

I Couldn't Make This Up If I Tried ~ HONEST !

From http://soyouwanttobeabanquetmanager.blogspot.com/2009/10/new-york-bar-serves-up-wine-in-baby.html

2009

New York Bar Serves Up Wine in Baby Bottles
In this economy, restaurants are constantly searching for ways to get customers in the door...but this is some stupid shit!
One NYC establishment has found a unique gimmick. They serve wine by the bottle. Not the kind you're thinking of, but in glass baby bottles.
Follow the candlelit path from Prince Street to the under underground French restaurant, "Le Cave Des Foundus". It's small and and cozy with long communal tables.
Most patron start with Le Cave's famous fondue. And the wine comes out in their infamous glass baby bottles."If you're not used to it you might be a little bit afraid about it", said Le Cave owner, Jacques Ouari. Fearless, Ouari snagged the idea from a Parisian restaurant that started the practice to avoid a French tax on stemware.Although baby bottle wine is hardly the norm in Normandy, it seems to be picking up steam in Soho."You don't expect it when you come here, and then it just surprises you", said one patron nursing their own bottle.Baby bottles are eight bucks a pop, which feels like a big buzz bargain. Yet, some find it a little creepy. "Yes, yes it is (a little creepy)", said one waiter. "But that's the fun of it."Also up for dispute, does drinking wine from a baby bottle make you feel the effects of the alcohol faster? The waiter says no, but some patrons say yes. Regardless, no one is acting like babies here. They're just out for good time."It's a fun thing and in this economy you want to be more friendlier", said Ouari. "That's what we need is to get the smile back!"Le Cave Des Fondus can be found at 20 Prince Street in New York City.
Link to original story.

Ciao,

Aunty Pol

What a Beautiful Boychik

Well Crap.

For what ever reasons, I cannot copy/paste the link I wanted for this story , so please zip speedy like over to :

www:hubblespacepaws.blogspot.com.

Thank you very much.

Interstellar Goddess Miss Lisa and her partners in crime are those trusty folks that I have referred to before as the gang at the 'stute who foster and place abandoned fur babies in forever homes. One of their recent placements is our lil pal Gus.

The handsome lad shown above however is Grey.

He needs a forever home.

He is FIV +

SU and I are very familiar with the issue of FIV.

Jake , our first Marmy boychik had it.

Jakey J lived to the age of 12 or 13 before passing from a stomach tumor ( cancer) .

He had a full and happy life. Hell..he figured out how to open closet doors, turn on light switches and play pigs in space.

He was friggan brilliant and I miss him every day.

Sgt Andy Panda Pants is also a marmy.

SU rescued him from an abandoned house in the back of the subdivision.

My baby dude is about 3 1/2 and is FIV +.

We knew this walking in .

Try to take him and you will pull back a bloody stump.

There is a lot of crap out there about FIV.

Check your facts.

Double check them.

We are a multi cat household, they are all fixed and I would not hesitate to do it again or to help spread the word.

ROCK ON Grey and my pals at Spacepaws.

Ciao,

Aunty Pol....aka Andy's Momma

I Am Now Officially Pissed Off

SU and I watch some strange shit .

We watch " Top Chef" .

We both have commercial experience in the industry.

The first elimination challenge tonight was to take three words from a blog site and incorporate them into the final presentation.

Fair enough.

Except for the comments from the Top Chef Wanna Be's.

BITE ME !

These morons do not get that these types of shows inspire and elevate people who do not ordinarily cook into thinking about buying capers or artichoke hearts..and yes they then yet think.. Oh I am soooo above this .

FUCK YOU .

People for the most part like to cook.

OR THEY FUCKING STARVE TO DEATH .

" I might fuck it up , but I'd damn sure like to try ."


FUCK YOU FUCK YOU FUCK YOU !!!!!!

I am soooo disapointed in this.

I did not go to CIA.

Neither did he.

He went to Uncle Sam's Blue Bird Of Happiness Day Camp .

I learned by bricking a mother fucking grill.

Fuck You .

Ciao,

Aunty Pol

Capt. Jack ~ You Rat Bastard !

More than one credible source says that John Barrowman, aka Capt. Jack Harkness is leaving " Torchwood " Season 4 to hop the pond to work for Mark Cherry on " Desperate Housewives".


OH MY GOD ....NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO !

I struggled with " Children of the Earth.


They killed off Ianto.


They killed off Sgt . Andy.


Jack had to sacrifice his grandson Simon.


THEY BLEW UP THE FRIGGAN HUB FOR CHRISSAKES !!!!!!!!!!!



Can they at least bring back James Marsters ?

Listen..anyone who saw that last Sci Fi Channel movie he did..." Alien Round Up or RawHide " or what ever the fuck that was...Bonanza meets Tremors..and didn't claw their eyes out...

Nuff Said.

Now if it had been Brisco County vs the Critters ...Oh Hell Yeah.


I'm gonna have to find some chocolate...sniff sniff.


Hmmm...we have Bruce of the day on Friday...

Barrowman Monday 's ?????????


Ciao,

Aunty Pol

Look What A Pork Chop Started ~ !

The above photo was taken from Ree Drummond's Pioneer Woman Blog...with gratitude on my part.

I need it to illustrate a point that just has me shaking my head and I apologize in advance right here and now if the language goes way the hell south.

YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.

I have been an avid fan of Miss Ree's blog since I discovered it.

Her photography is amazing.

Her writing is both amusing and heart felt.

She is kind and generous in ways that most people would shy away from.

Her food link , Tasty Kitchen is one that I both use and contribute to .

All that being said, my jaw is still on the floor.

I've seen this kind of shit on other blogs , but I never , ever in a million bazillion years expected to see it on PW.

I was looking at the comments because I had put one in about how my mother used to make them...with a gravy...sort of smothered chops for the non-southerners.

I saw comments that made no sense.

They had nothing to do with the recipe.

I had to trace it back to where it started..I believe comment # 202 is among the worst .

What a bitch !

Hey Lady...See You Next Tuesday !!!!!!!!!!

Totally flammed Miss Ree for being a non-feminist on her own blog for Pete's sake.

On her own blog for fucks sake.

Where are the rules that define exactly what constitutes a feminist ?

Who wrote them ?

Who Enforces them ?

What are the punishments for violating these guidelines ?

Pure venom.

And Miss Ree let the comments stand.

Her blog, her rules.

I suspect she wanted to see where the conversation would go and was a bit curious over it all.

She and MM probably had a good laugh.

When I was able to close my mouth, I did too.

YOU GO MS REE !!!!

Who cares if you changed out of the ruffle blouse for a rare date night with your hubby !

The irony..I suspect that commenter # 202 will still buy the cookbook.

ROCK ON MAH SISTAH !

Ciao,

Aunty Pol

Help Please From The Goddess's

Ok trusty readers, and by that I mean Ms Calamity Anne, Miss Kanani, Miss Lisa and who ever else replies here.

Aunty P needs some help here wimmins.

Remember the great debacle about the Le Cruset Enamel Cast Iron Dutch Oven....?

The one Dillards had on sale ?

The one I debated over ?

The one that sold out while I dithered ?

That one ?

Well....let it not be said that when I set my mind to something..by Gawd...!

Macy's had Martha Stewart's gear on sale recently.

Do Not Start on me..some of you know my views on MS.

Anyhoo...

They had the 7 qt on sale for $79.00 for the round and $89.00 for the oval.

I had a $50.00 gifty card .

SU said the oval one would be better for us.

So that's the one we got.

Drive out with tax ( 8.25% )...34.00.

SCORE !

But..

You know there always is one...

They only had the display in the color I wanted..I know ..how lame is that ?

So..

I know they don't need to be seasoned ( Doh ! ) and with all things enameled that you have to be somewhat careful not to chip the enamel cause that will fubar it and make it look funkified.

One site says that " Easy Off" can be used to clean off the baked off crap..but personally..bleech.

Other sites say simple non abrasive soap...others still say " Soft Scrub".

Thoughts ?

My advice..don't buy anything without the thrice damn'd box or destruction's.

Thanks in advance for the sage wisdom.

Ciao,

Aunty Pol

Yep..Klutz's are " US" or I should say " Moi"

I am the poster child for the need for home owners personal stupidity injury insurance.

Why yes indeedy , I am.

Perfectly good weekend all in all.

MIL came thru surgery fine and was resting comfortably . SU went over to visit his Momma and so on and so forth.

I cleaned house when not playing Mafia Wars..hey....at least I'm honest about it.

I'd been craving real spinach fettuchini badly.

REALLY craving it.

Not that easy to find at Kroger...regular Barilla ..no prob.

Tons of it .

Spinach...not so much.

SU comes home victorious, let the drooling begin.

I had two large baked lemon-pepper chicken breasts left over so of course the rudiments of a meal are taking shape in Pol's noggin.

I had one idea then he trumped it with Alfredo.

Alfredo is stupidly easy to make.

Cream, butter and parm.

We wolfed down a huge serving ..lemon pepper chicken in the spinach Alfredo was to die for....little did I know......

Not a good idea for those with lactose or IBS issues

DUH !

As luck would have it , the springs on the dishwasher door hinge also broke and so it was umph the door.

There I was loading the dishwasher when the cramps got uber intense.

Guess who forgot the dish washer door was open and down....

Yup

Smacked that Mo Fo in the same exact spot on the same exact leg that I tore the shit out of in January..

There she goes..one legged gimpin it down the hallway to the WC , blood trail in tact.

It's not a weekend if I am not leaving my DNA somewhere in the Casa.

Ciao,

Aunty Pol

We'd Be Better Off With This

From the Onion.

http://www.theonion.com/content/news/cat_congress_mired_in_sunbeam

Enjoy.

Ciao,

Aunty Pol

Bruce Of The Day ~ Happy Friday ~

Happy Friday People.

Even with all that is going on at the Casa...never fear that Aunty Pol would neglect our beloved Friday tradition.

Thank you for all of the good thoughts with regard to my mother in law, more to follow.

OXOXOX

Ciao,

Aunty Pol

It Is What It Is ...Vol . 2

All kidding aside, this is what we are dealing with right now .

A year and a half ago, my MIL had open heart surgery. Her blockage was almost complete and she only had a combined heart function of aprox 20 % . Add scar tissue on the heart itself from chemo and radiation, and you com come up with a hell of a combo platter.

They had already found new cancer 3 years ago and she has had so much treatment that she cannot tolerate any more.

She is 82 years old and now weighs 108 pounds.

Monday morning , Pop had to call the ambulance again to transport her to the hospital with labored and difficult breathing.

Her options aren't many, it's been rough.

I am not going to try to second guess my mother in law , her Dr's or the Deity of my choice.

Please keep ups in your thoughts.

OXOXOX

Ciao,

Aunty Pol

Louis Vuitton Sanctioned This ??????????

From " Hello Kitty Hell "August 2008 (14)

Hello Kitty Louis Vuitton Bong
I’m not sure what disturbs me more – that Hello Kitty bongs exist or that there are several variations of them. Apparently, when a standard Hello Kitty bong is not high class enough for some Hello Kitty fanatics, they go out and make something a little more upscale like a Hello Kitty Louis Vuitton bong. With either other one, when you get high and see what you’ve been smoking from, I’m pretty sure that you’re in for an very unpleasant experience…

I saaw the above in the blog and just had to post it.

After this weekend with the homecoming crew, flying energy drinks and damn near getting sideswiped by the afore mentioned teenagers..yup.

I feel for ya PG, I really do .

I'd have shot the twerps.

Ciao,

Aunty Pol

To Start Out The Week..LMAO

www.granades.com/2009/09/24/hobbit

This perked me right up.

Thanks Ms. Lisa.

Ciao,

Aunty Pol

Bat Shit Crazy Day ~ WTF ~ Over ?

OK.


I said that I was taking the day off in the previ0us post.

OMG..I had no clue .

I had no clue it is Homecoming weekend.

I am not 15.


I had the happy happy joy joy experience of sitting next to this.

" I don't "

" He Don't"

And then the conversation of the various sexual practices and preferences of the above.

It got to the point that these " ladies" announced for all to hear that they could in fact say what they wanted when and where they wanted..F the rest of the world.

Oh yeah.

Then they noticed my rolling my eyes at them.

" Ladies..( HEAVY Sarcastic TONE HERE) ...Not my first time at the Rodeo.

They proceeded on..the older woman ( note the lack of the usage of the term Lady ) proceeded to tell one and all that she was going to write a book about her "boyfriends ~ aka sexual exploits) .

I am sure The Junior League is dying to sign up for that Tome.

Then.

As we were driving home..........

The SUV in front of us..with the teenage girls in the left lane who just have to moon the SUV in the right lane..oh yeah

Try to change lanes onto us you freaking Twat.

And when I look at you and go " Oh Hell No

Roll your window down .

If you pull over...

I WILL BEAT YOUR ASS DOWN.

Kathy Baker..

"Fried Green Tomatoes "

Oh yeah.

Bring it.

Ciao,

Aunty Pol

I'm Being Lazy Today

Today is officially declared " Do the least amount of household chores you can get by with day "

Aunty Pol is just too beat to boogie.

Other than the required laundry and the mani/pedi...I am doing nada.

Do you hear me world ?

NADA

Have a great weekend.

Ciao,

Aunty Pol

She's Growing Up So Fast !

Sometimes I feel like I just blink once, and she is growing up so damn fast . I know this is normal and so forth and I rather suspect that it is more evident to me since we live in Texas and she lives in Denver.

It's hard at times to sense the changes that I see in her and not be there, but she has her parents and her Grandparents and I know my place in the food chain.

I suspect that my parent's families felt much the same when my brothers and I were growing up. Daddy was a carreer Naval Officer so we were the the ones that were always off somewhere . Travel was much different then and I can count the number of times we went to see the Grandparents prior to 1968. It makes those memories more sharp and vivid because they stand out so clearly.

She is lucky to have family closeby though because I can speak from experience that it makes life easier for all .

It can be very isolating when you are always the ones that are gone and can in the extreme foster a false sense of family closeness .

This can be very hurtful in some cases because the illusion versus the reality can be brutally harsh.

Acceptance can be painful, but it can be achieved .

In the end , the reality is much easier to live with than the false hope that never is closer than just out of reach.


She has no idea how much we love her and miss her and her parents...but financially a trip is out of the question ..so there it is.

Have a great weekend.

Ciao,

Aunty Pol

Bruce Of The Day ~ Happy Friday

Friday at last !

It's been a very odd week, it really has.

Nothing bad at Casa de Swamp , but odd just the same.

To be continued..

Ciao,

Aunty Pol

Oh Bloggy , I Do Apoligize

Dear Bloggy,

I am so sorry that I forgot to call.

I know you have been sitting by your phone of choice, feeling all alone and be fret.

My Bad.

I got sucked into the Facebook world of Mafia and Vampire Wars.

I was a bad , bad Aunty Pol .

I promise you , Bruce of the day, recipes and general folderall will resume tomorrow.

Let me make it up to you .

Can I buy you a pair or two of shoes ?

Going to Time Out Now

Ciao,

Aunty Pol

TRON !!!!!!!!!

http://paralleluniverse.msn.com/video-hub/?g=6d55c9bd-022c-4a80-b98f-2ff611d36b07

I cannot wait for this...

Have a great day.

Ciao,

Aunty Pol

Dear Stupid Professional Personage

It has come to my attention that you suffer from some delusions as to the actual function of various Civil Service offices.

The ones that you questioned me on in particular close at 4: 30 p.m.

PERIOD .

The office does not have late filing or a drop box.

They are not part of the local , state or federal judicial system .

IT'S THE FUCKING I.R.S.

They are not going to wait for your package to arrive.

Not because they are mean .

They are employee's who have worked their duly allotted hours and would like to embrace their own personal lives.

I don't care how big the client is or what the issue is.

I don't care that by the sheer will of your charm and vast experience that you feel entitled to supersede their office policies and the policies of the UNITED STATES CIVIL SERVICE.

If I in fact tell you that they close at 4: 30 , and it is actually 4: 24 p.m....don't question me.

The office you wanted this delivery sent to is across town , and it's raining.

There is no way on God's green Earth that I can get a package to 8701 S. Gessner in 6 minutes.

I cannot even guarantee that I can get it picked up by the courier service by 5 p.m.

IN THE RAIN .

I realize your need to question my answer to you regarding the above was completely appropriate and professional, since I have only been doing this for 27 years .

It was absolutely no trouble at all to call our courier service's dispatcher to confirm my answer to you since obviously you feel I have no credibility .

I deeply regret I could not change a government office's hours of operation for you .

If you feel some modicum of confidence that if allowed a second chance tomorrow , I could in fact complete this for you , please allow me the opportunity of serving you .

I look forward to it , I promise you , I really do.

Most Humbly,

No One Worthy Of Your Notice.

A Tiny Rant , If You Please.

OK.

This is not what I intended to post today ..

Warning to those gentle readers who have not seen Aunty Pol in a full blown fit of Pete..

YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.

I know that it is the cold and flu season , and that a good many of the general population are well and truly on their was to full blown bat shit crazy over reaction.

I get it , I really do.

You can't swing a cat , as the saying goes , ( not that I would for Chrissakes) with out some yutz pontificating about the shots and washing hands and blah de dah de dah......

It's the basic hygiene our mothers taught us.

Cover your mouth if you sneeze.

Do not wipe your nose on your hand or sleeve, you disgusting leprous twit.

Learn what Kleenex is used for .

Wash your hands when you leave the rest room. I do not care why you were in there...trust me here , but I am not willing to assume after watching you all damn day today that you did in fact wash the mitts.

If you are SICK...stay home.

Period.

Stay HOME.

STAY THE F AWAY FROM ME.

DITTO BIG TIME FROM THE PREGNANT LADIES .

I do have to say that the look on your face when I openly threw away the birthday cake you brought me was absolutely friggan hilarious .

Yeah.

I went there and did that.

If you are that stupid, I am going to take a pass at being polite.

A Nauseated,

Aunty Pol

The Captain's Wif'e's Lament

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqvA5IyfSSQ


From Ms. Lisa .

This is an absolute scream.....Pirates Rule !

Have a great week.


Arrrrgghhhh Matey.

Ciao,

Aunty Pol

When It All Comes Down To It

Yup...sooner or later she will be doing this....but at least she's gone and we are somewhat drama free today.

Yes SU, I will 'splain later.

Ciao,

Aunty Pol

~ Bruce Of The Day ~ Happy Friday ~

From filmschoolrejects.com

Bruce Campbell Could Be Spider-Man 4 Villain; But Which One?

Posted by Neil Miller (neil@filmschoolrejects.com) on September 14, 2009

On the red carpet for the premiere of Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs, Bruce Campbell squealed to Access Hollywood about the progress of the upcoming Spider-Man 4 production, which will see the return of director Sam Raimi. Good friends since their days making cult classics such as Evil Dead, Raimi and Campbell are an inseparable duo. Campbell has served up cameos in all three Spider-Man films thus far, and is already looking toward the fourth film.
According to the Burn Notice star, the project will begin shooting in January. He also told Access that he’s being groomed for a much bigger role this time, possibly one as the film’s villain.
Speculation as to which villain Campbell might play is currently underway, including a lot of “fans” (read: journos with an itchy fantasy-casting trigger finger) are saying that Campbell is being lined up to play Mysterio, a special effects wizard and Hollywood stuntman who takes a turn at crime by becoming a master of illusions. It would be an interesting turn for Campbell, who is a fan favorite, but there’s no official word yet. As far as I’m concerned, Bruce Campbell can do no wrong, especially when teamed with Raimi. So bring it on — as long as there’s no dance scene involving Mysterio and Bryce Dallas Howard.
Spider-Man 4 is scheduled for release in May 2011.

What do you think? And if not Mysterio, then who?

Who cares..it's Bruce.

I've always seen him as the ultimate Dr. Strange or better yet....Mandrake the Magician.

Have a great weekend.

Ciao,

Aunty Pol

I Want To Win This !

www.tudordaughter.blogspot.com

The author, Susie is a direct descendent of both Eleanore Aquitiane and Edward I. Her genealogy work is amazing and we share a love of historical fiction.

She is giving away a copy of the above on her site..so go check her out.

Ciao,

Aunty Pol

Oh Mai

http://granades.com/2007/05/02/loltrek/


Anyone who knows me knows that I am a geek.

A science fiction/fantasy/rpg'g/DND-GM obsessive fan girl.

A delicate flower with an inkvine whip.

Sad that there are no openings for dragon riders on Pern.


Miss Lisa sent me the above linky on another topic and then this one .

I am lucky that my job no longer is suprised to see me howling with laughter since for the most part they are all in on the joke.

Hit Mr. Linky.

I promise you , you will be howling.

In a good way.

Pinky Swear.


Really.

Ciao,

Aunty Pol

I wish I Had Known About This At The Time.

http://granades.com/2008/05/21/lolcat-wedding-ceremony/

Courtesy of Miss Lisa...

I wish I had known about this when SU and I got married.

I would have been sooo tempted.

Read the above blog .

I heart it.


Ciao,

Aunty Pol

It's Coming Up Soon

From the Official website : www.talklikeapirate.com

Sept 19 'th will be here soon !

Media, entertainers, the Internet embrace Talk Like A Pirate Day.
Pirates, Pirates, Pirates!
2009 buzz:
It seems the founders of Talk Like a Pirate Day have somehow become Legitimate News Sources. At least the venerable Wall Street Journal seems to think so when they called - and quoted - Cap'n Slappy back in April for a front-page story about Somali Pirates.
Speakin' of Talk Like A Pirate Day turning up in odd places, by Ol' Chumbucket's count the holiday has been featured in:
A question in Trivial Pursuit
An answer on Jeopardy
A question on Hollywood Squares
Two quotes on NPR's Wait Wait Don't Tell Me
While we can't take credit for it, we raised a mug o' rum at the news in June that Sweden's small but hearty Pirate Party (no, the other kind of party) garnered enough votes to win a seat on the European Union Parliament.

HEE HEE...next to Bastille Day, this is my favorite holiday !

Party Hearty Matey's !

ARRRRR !!!!!

Ciao,

Aunty Pol

LMAO..If I Wuz A Kitteh

OMG..It's like a free gift with purchase .

La la la la la

Ciao,

Aunty Pol

Peach Ambrosia Pie

Peach Ambrosia Pie



Crust:



1 1/4 cups finely crushed gingersnap cookies (about 25 of the hard-style gingersnap cookies)


1/3 cup brown sugar


1/2 tsp cinnamon


4 TBSP butter, melted



Filling:


8 oz cream cheese, softened


1-14 oz can sweetened condensed milk, chilled


1/3 cup lemon juice,


chilled1-8oz whipped topping, chilled of course



1 cup chopped pecans



1-28 oz can sliced peaches (chilled), diced into small pieces





Roughly crushed gingersnap cookies for garnish on the top



Assembly:



Preheat oven to 325F.


Use a food processor to pulverize the gingersnap cookies into very, very fine crumbs -- as fine as you can get them.


Dump the crumbs into a medium bowl.


Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Stir until the crumbs are evenly coated.


Pour into a 9" pie dish and firmly press the crumbs into the bottom and sides of the dish.


Bake for about 10 - 12 minutes.


Let the crust cool completely before continuing


.Using the whisk attachment of your mixer, whisk the cream cheese until slightly fluffy.


It is important that the cream cheese be at room temperature.


With the mixer on low speed, add the sweetened condensed milk and whisk until combined – scraping the bowl as needed to make sure the cream cheese is completed blended into the condensed milk.



Add the lemon juice and mix until thoroughly combined.


Add the whipped topping and mix until it is well incorporated – continuing to scrape the bowl as needed.


Using a spoon, stir in the pecans and well-drained peaches.


Pour the mixture into the gingersnap crust.


Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving but preferably overnight.


Top each piece of pie with some roughly crushed gingersnap cookies before serving.


Dig In.


Ciao,


Aunty Pol

Happy Birthday Daddy

Happy Birthday Daddy.

I love you and miss you more than I can say.

Your Daughter.

A Skillet , A Battery and Me ~ !

I don't have a cast iron skillet yet...but I will.

Soon , very SOON !

I don't care if I only can use it in the oven since we have a glass cook top.

I DO NOT CARE !

If we have to buy a thrice damn'd battery, alternator belt and alternator, I can get the Blasted Skillet..and trust me..,the enamel dutch oven ain't far behind.

I am so trying not to be pissed off...I really am.

I know....EPIC FAIL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

F'g Epic !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Keep scrolling for recipe.

Apple Cake in an Iron Skillet Adapted From Sara Moulton and Ree Drummond - The recipe can be found on :

www.thepioneerwoman.com

4 to 5 small Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into six equal slices

1 3/4 sticks butter

3/4 cup sugar

1 stick butter

2/3 cup sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

2 large eggs

1/2 cup sour cream

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1 small Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and chopped finely

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a 9 to 10-inch skillet, melt butter over low heat. Add 3/4 cup sugar to the pan and stir around, then place apple slices, wedge side down, in the pan. Don’t pack them too tightly, but try not to leave overly large gaps. Allow this to cook over low/medium-low heat while you make the cake batter.
In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat 1 stick of butter and 2/3 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla and eggs. Add sour cream and mix well. Gradually add flour mixture until just combined. Gently stir in 1 chopped apple.
Remove skillet from heat. Spoon batter over the top, then spread gently so batter is evenly distributed. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until cake is golden brown and bubbly. Allow cake to sit in skillet for five minutes, then invert onto a serving plate. Don’t worry if some of the topping isn’t perfect—it’ll taste perfect!
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Ciao,

A Grumpy ( hey..I can be grumpy if I have to spend this kind of $$) Aunty Pol

Just Another Reason I Adore Stewie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxxZsMRp04c&feature=player_embedded

Have a great week.

Ciao,

Aunty Pol

What A Lovely Weekend, Thus Far.

What a lovely weekend thus far.

It's 75 degrees, grey, misty, drizzly, and I LOVE IT !

It's such a nice change from the absolutely blistering heat we've had all summer...!

The weather wonks say that we are going to have this all weekend.

And in other news....

So far the teeth are working for SU.

I am so looking forward to the point where we can put this nightmare behind us.

I am weary of this topic.

And, I am really looking forward to cooking a proper dinner tomorrow night.

REALLY!

Roast Chiggin, stuffing, corn, biscuits, the whole magilla.

A proper dinner, at the table like grown up's.

You have to know the whole story to get that this is a huge deal for us.

Just trust me ..it is.

Ciao,

Aunty Pol

Oh NOES !!!

It's only a small electrical fire kiddo's.

But..it's SPEC'S.

Looks like alternate plans for SU to pick up the Shiner tonight.

Which reminds me..I wonder when Brennen's will be re-opening ?

Mmmmm...Turtle Soup...

Ciao,

Aunty Pol

Hard To Believe It's Been A Year Already !

It's so hard to believe it's been a year already.

Those of us who were here are for the most part going to avoid all of the news etc that they are surely going to air...it's still too hard .

I can tell you for a fact that the area that SU and I live in , which is by IAH was some of the hardest hit on the east side...and we are about 60 miles or more from the island. Our next door neighbor..not the NG's , the other one...aka Bat Shit Crazy...lost her 40 + year old eucalyptus tree..wham...right into the street.

Yes, we can track them, and we do and no...this was not my first time at the Rodeo, I was here for Alicia in 1983.

SU's lived here all of his life...

But this one scared the crap out of us.

And for the love of all things holy..do not remind me or anyone else for that matter of the days without power.

It was 11 days for us.

Ciao,

Aunty Pol

~ Bruce Of The Day ~ Happy Friday

Have a great weekend.

Ciao,

Aunty Pol

Don't Miss George Takai as Jon Gosslin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1gqLERzk_w&feature=player_embedded

I dare you not to fall over laughing

LMAO.

Ciao,

Aunty Pol

CE ~ What Have You Done To Me Now ?

CE...

You and the delicate flower, yes..your Duchess Moritani may need to have a few words.

You didn't tell me that MW was more addictive than Spinacles on Neopets...!!!

GAH~

Look at the stats for Jo Jo in the last 24 hours.

Go on.

Look.

All your fault Missy !

Hugs,

Ciao,

Aunty Pol who'se busy watching the timer y'all so be cool.

He Looks Good

Damn !

John Boy looks good !

Sorry..ha to go there .

Ciao,

Aunty Pol

OKAY - I am a GEEK !

MSN has the new space photo's .

I am such a geek, enhanced by my admiration for Miss Lisa and the gang at Space Paws.

Gus...lookey what your Mommeh does....!

Yowza.

Ciao,

Aunty Pol

Gottacha !

Gottcha !

Thanks Babe.

Good to hear from you , Mady will be fine .

Trust your Duchess Moritani.

Shai Halud .

Aunty Pol. the delicate flower .

Keep Your Fingers Crossed !!!!!

SU has an appt at noon.

Please keep fingers or paws or toes or eyes or whatever crossed.

PLEASE !!!

A very anxious Aunty Pol

Self Portrait - Labor Day 2009

Yuppers.

That was me today.

Total Slothfullness.

Or me on the floor after a "NCIS" day long marathon.

Either fully apply.

Actually, we needed a day off.

He worked Friday.

I did not.

I played hooky which he was more than happy about as I have a habit of busting my ass on a day off.

I did get a bunch of the laundry done, but that is nothing. I tend to leave the towels and rugs folded on the dining room table when I know we are going to be doing the bathrooms. Call me silly but I won't put clean rugs on a dirty floor.

I know , I know....Dur.

The NG's came over for dinner last night which we haven't done in ages. Nothing fancy, meatloaf, mac and cheese ( trust me..throw bacon and or pepper jack cheese in there....yowza !) and Miss J made sweet potato muffins... they were damn tasty for breakfast too.

This morning he helped the Moron change brakes and shocks and then they did our breaks so by the time they were done...there's cold beer and golf at the Ice House..Buh Bye.

I hope everyone had a nice long weekend.

Back to the Salt Mines....Wah !

Have a great week.

Ciao,

Aunty Pol

OK..Add Me To The Nerd Nation

http://projectrungay.blogspot.com/2009/06/getting-our-nerd-on.html


I am sooooo there ~!

LMAO,

Hee Hee


Ciao,

Aunty Pol

Happy Labor Day Y'all

OR

I am going to be a slug today.

The biggest choice I intend to make is flipping back and forth between the marathon's of " Criminal Minds " and " NCIS ".

Ain't life grand ?


For once, I got all that I planned to do accomplished. The carpets have all been shampoo'd, ceiling fans cleaned, baseboards done...ditto both bathrooms, thanks to the SU...laundry....

So today is for me..facial....heating up the parafin wax for the hands...hair conditioner....


Now all I have to do is work out a custody arrangement with Miss. L regarding Merlin,...yeah girl..I saw the note..LMAO.

Have a great and safe holiday, be careful and let's leave our respective jobs and thoughts thereof until tomorrow.


Ciao,

Aunty Pol

P.S.....And this post hits the 200 Mark !!!!!!!...Okay..that is only important to me !

What Evs !

What A Brave Lad !

This is Gus .

He looks like a short hair'd version of my beloved Jakey J who we still miss and our Andy Panda Pants.

Oh yeah....

Kissy Face, Love The Pooh !

Ciao,

Aunty Pol

Ok...This Is Important To Me

http://hubblespacepaws.blogspot.com/2009/09/and-now-we-are-completely-


UPDATE: If you click on the above and get not found, click on the site..it should work.

I know that we get a lot of stuff with each and every new school year.


All worth while.



And all y'all know how SU and I are.


The above link is the Space Paws group .


You have heard me yap about them before.


They care for and foster those babies in need of a forever home.


On their own.


Their time, love and persistence make a difference every day for one small heart.


They are not a charity, not in a funded sense, they just do this because it is the right thing to do. They do not do this at work, they are not affiliated with the Hubble when they do this..this is a completely separate thing....gotta protect the "Stute .

This is not our tax dollars at work..don't get anal here ok ?

These are just really good, decent people trying to make a difference .


I'm not asking ..I repeat..not asking or soliciting for them in any way other than the fact that I care .


Just don't bogart....pass it over and on.


As for me....the price of Domino's..and given SU's teeth thing..solid food is large in our house....I would rather spend that for them then feed my fat ass one night a week.


Blessed Be.


Ciao,


Aunty Pol

OK....One More

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXsP8OlqDFghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXsP8OlqDFg


Ok...one more.

Yes...I miss bebe's .

XOXOXO

Ciao ,

Aunty Pol

Oh,,,The Heart Just Melts...Thank You Ms . Lisa

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ov5QaMgVVpE&feature=player_embedded


Ok...I am a mush.

It was the squeaking that did it...really...I cannot be held responsible...I plead the 5'th.

Hugs and Headbutts.

Ciao,

Aunty Pol

Enough !

I'm not saying more...not yet.

Inappropriate on my part.

Ciao,

Aunty Pol

~ Bruce Of The Day ~

Never Fear !

Even tho I am at the Casa...yes....taking a day off ...I wouldn't forget BOTD !

Have a safe holiday.

LOL..I may or may not get out of the jammies....!

Ciao,

A very comfy Aunty Pol

OMG...Finally " Robin Hood " Is Back

Sweet Baby Jesus !

Finally !

Ok..It's gonna take me a while to get over the death scene/murder/wedding of Robin and Marian.

Seriously, cried buckets.

Do you hear me folks ?

BUCKETS !

I waited more than 5 years for " Witchblade " to be released on DVD.

Longer for " Babylon 5 " to be set at a reasonable price, same for "Buffy " and I NEED all of " Angel " .

The two shows that I have been waiting for...." Torchwood " , ( Don't ask me about the death of my Ianto ) and Robin Hood should be fairly soon.

I want to see the new " Dr. Who" , but that is like accepting that Jeremy Brett could replace Basil Rathbone.

I am the first to admit I was more than wary over the idea...until I saw the first episode on PBS's " Mystery".

Instant convert.

So with some trepidation I will wait to see who will be replacing David Tennett.

So excited...wheeee.

Yes...obviously I need a life.

No wait..real life of late has sucked major.

BBC will as always keep me going.

Ciao,

Aunty Pol

Self Explanatory

Nuff Said .


Ciao,

Aunty Pol