May 19, 2021

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happy 3
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Reply to  nighthawks
3 years ago

I had too. 🙂 Lovely song.

DennisinSeattle
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Reply to  happy 3
3 years ago

I never knew the song was called “Vincent” nor listened seriously to to lyrics. I was missing a lot. Now it all makes sense.

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Reply to  nighthawks
3 years ago

I don’t have all of them yet, but we used to call #9 a “Hinkey Pinky…”

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Reply to  nighthawks
3 years ago

 
Here are my answers to today’s brain exerciser.
 

The answers:  😎
 1) book crook
 2) long song
 3) broom room
 4) pink drink
 5) dry fly
 6) loud crowd
 7) free bee
 8) sad dad
 9) funny bunny
10) swift lift

 

 

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Reply to  Alexikakos
3 years ago

Cool! #1 and #10 were giving me problems…

perkycat
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Reply to  Alexikakos
3 years ago

Got all but # 10. Thanks!

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Reply to  nighthawks
3 years ago

I try…

  1. book crook
  2. long song
  3. broom room
  4. pink drink
  5. dry fly
  6. loud crowd
  7. free bee
  8. sad dad
  9. funny bunny
  10. swift lift

dorothea
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Reply to  nighthawks
3 years ago

Got all of them. Easy peasy.

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Reply to  nighthawks
3 years ago

For some reason #4 took some time. The rest of the test I passed fast.

JP Steve
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3 years ago

A rabid Claude — RUN!

SusanSunshine
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Reply to  JP Steve
3 years ago

Foaming at the … um… everywhere?

MontanaLady
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Reply to  JP Steve
3 years ago

Confound it, JP! Cleo is just imitating art…. Don’t you remember the Tiajuna Brass album cover for :”Whipped cream”?

MontanaLady
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Reply to  MontanaLady
3 years ago

(I tried to show a picture, but I couldn’t get it to copy)

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Reply to  MontanaLady
3 years ago

comment image

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Reply to  Tigressy
3 years ago

Thanks, Tigressy. I knew I could count on you to come up with the picture.

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Reply to  MontanaLady
3 years ago

 
Here it is with the title track cued up:
 
 

 
 

MontanaLady
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Reply to  Alexikakos
3 years ago

Even more fun, Alexi. Thanks.

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Reply to  MontanaLady
3 years ago

Yes i do! I always liked that album.

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Reply to  happy 3
3 years ago

A little risque for the 60’s?

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Reply to  MontanaLady
3 years ago

What? You don’t remember opening credits on James Bond films?

JP Steve
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3 years ago

Has anyone else noticed that since WordPress started sending out “Subscription Confirmations” they’ve stopped e-mailing us when we get replies to our breathtakingly brilliant comments?

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Reply to  JP Steve
3 years ago

I’ve yet to get anything from them at all. Even though i click on the bell.

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Reply to  happy 3
3 years ago

Have you subscribed and are you logged in?

bambushie
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Reply to  JP Steve
3 years ago

yep, that’s why I don’t check to be notified anymore and just go back now and then to check!

MontanaLady
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Reply to  JP Steve
3 years ago

I’ve stopped trying, too. I thought it was just me.

Alexikakos
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3 years ago

 
When Claude gets cleaned up, he could make these.
While this does require the use of an oven, it’s only for 10 or so minutes (but see my note below).
And simple things are sometimes best.
Cleo, of course, will end up eating six of the eight servings.
 
From:
 
“The Farmers’ Almanac Cook Book” (Originally: The Ohio Farmer Cook Book )
A BOND WHEELWRIGHT BOOK
A POCKET BOOK SPECIAL
Published by: Pocket Books New York 1965
 
FRANKFURTERS with POTATOES

 
8 frankfurters (all-beef are best for this)
Prepared mustard
2 cups mashed potatoes
1/4 cup chopped parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 cup minced onion
1 tablespoon chopped pimento, if desired
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon butter, melted
 
Cover frankfurters with boiling water and let stand for 8 minutes.
Split lengthwise and spread with mustard. Blend mashed
potatoes with parsley, onion, pimento and pepper. Heap the
mixture on top of the frankfurters. Brush with melted butter.
Place on broiler rack 3 inches under heat. Broil until delicately
browned, about 10 minutes.     Makes 8 servings
 
Note from me:
The broiling time is way  off. Keep a steady eye on them from the start and remove as soon as the “delicate brown” colour appears (believe me, it won’t take anywhere close to 10 minutes).
 

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Reply to  nighthawks
3 years ago

I agree.

JP Steve
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Reply to  nighthawks
3 years ago

The hot dog is supposed to go on the bottom…

happy 3
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3 years ago

I made a nice peach cobbler this evening. And the house is still standing.

perkycat
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Reply to  happy 3
3 years ago

Yum! That sounds good.

MontanaLady
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Reply to  happy 3
3 years ago

Any leftovers? Mmmm..

happy 3
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Reply to  nighthawks
3 years ago

That looks better. 😀

perkycat
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3 years ago

Cleo must remember the ‘last time’. At least Claude should be safe from whatever disaster he causes.

Liverlips McCracken
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3 years ago

That’s the point, Claude. Cleo knows you’re about to make gazpacho.

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Reply to  Liverlips McCracken
3 years ago

Which requires no cooking….

SusanSunshine
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3 years ago

Chef’s whites… including the tall toque blanche… might be a little much for opening a couple of cans of mushy “ravioli”…

Or maybe they’ll inspire Claude to attempt a complicated recipe far beyond his level of kitchen skill.

There doesn’t seem to be any intermediate with people who offer you dinner, but can’t cook…

They either want to serve you a peanut butter sandwich and a can of soup, or pull off something nearly impossible from your facsimile 1903 “Escoffier“.

..

Well… Cleo has re-costumed him…

now he looks ready for his close-up in a McDonald-land movie.

Let that inspire you, Claude…. just go pick up some burgers and call it a night…

keeping what’s left of the kitchen out of harm’s way.

Next time, get some hounds-tooth trousers. Maybe they’ll help.

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Reply to  SusanSunshine
3 years ago

And, there you have Random Musings by Susan Sunshine!

Tigressy
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3 years ago

Better safe than sorry.
Is Cleo a girl-scout?
How many badges is that action worth?

DryandDusty
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3 years ago

Good morning Balladeers, ((((( Plods))))) and Miss Susan.

Old Phart Plods
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3 years ago

Oh hi!

Today’s recipe… How to Make Claude Look Like a Poodle.

And there’s cake!

(((((HuGz!)))))

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Reply to  Old Phart Plods
3 years ago

Oh wait. That’s puddle

MontanaLady
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3 years ago

Love, love love Johnny Cash!

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Reply to  nighthawks
3 years ago

I’ll bet those are Montana cattle! Loved how they sang along.

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Reply to  nighthawks
3 years ago

Slowest stampede ever!

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Reply to  happy 3
3 years ago

Indeed it was!

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Reply to  nighthawks
3 years ago

That was a hoot! Cattle lovin’ a serenade, even with a sad-sounding trombone!

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Reply to  nighthawks
3 years ago

I like the late-comers running up from behind! Now then, are you going to feed us?

Katina Cooper
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3 years ago

Claude better not leave the kitchen or Clara will think that a Bigfoot came in.

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3 years ago

DennisinSeattle
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3 years ago

With Cleo on safety patrol, Claude will never get dinner on the table. Maybe take-out?

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