Looks like i’m going to mass the party. 🙁
At 1:00am Pacific i’m getting up so i can go to PDX and get on a flight to Texas for seven days.
…via one stop in California…
It’s going to be one dang long day. Anyway, have fun. I plan to, eventually! 😀
Good travels, Happy. I am on a red-eye to Phillie on Thursday night for my sister’s funeral, returning Friday night. Tough at my age. But my wife is having surgery on Monday so I have to get back pronto.
Tough all around. Hope the surgery goes OK, and she’s feeling good enough to say she missed you when you get back (but not feeling so good she says, “Why did you come back so early?” like my wife might tease me).
Thank you Candi. She was the oldest of five, I was the youngest. We had a few good years with her after her first diagnosis and treatment, and we are grateful for that.
So, so sorry about your sister. Hope all goes well for your wife. I’ve heard a hip replacement is easier than a knee replacement. Wishing her the best. Have a safe trip!
how can we say happy trails to happy 3, and then tell dennis we’re sorry for loosing his sister, the sister! we wish you both pleasant and safe journeys.
When the festivities get too raucous, take a short 10 minute break and watch the only original colour Betty Boop cartoon.
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perkycat
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🎵 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU 🎵
🎵 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU 🎵
🎵 HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR DORTHEA 🎵
🎵 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU 🎵
AND MANY MORE………🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈
I hope you have a wonderful, fun birthday and your special day is the best ever. And it can’t help but be best at the Cleo and Company birthday party. Have fun! 😸
Happy Birthday Dorothea. Since I’m an irregular like you, I don’t have a good feel for your likes and dislikes, so I’ll go with a more shy look. Might even scrape my toe on the ground in embarassment or something like that.
Next Monday is Thanksgiving, so I’m once again posting the link to the stuffing ball recipe I’ve used for a while now.
I cut the spices in half, because I found the amounts to be too much for my taste when I first made them (If perkycat makes them she’ll probably double the amounts 🙂 ). Too, I don’t use the celery greens, just the stalks; and while either works, I prefer using chicken broth. If you freeze any, the spices will gain in strength as well; I’m not kidding.
It being Pumpkin Month….( information about archaea and a Dairy Farmers of Canada recipe for crème fraîche to supplement the attachment)
The following quote …
“Archaea are a group of micro-organisms that are similar to, but evolutionarily distinct from bacteria. Many archaea have been found living in extreme environments, for example at high pressures, salt concentrations or temperatures. These types of organisms are called extremophiles.”
Note from me:
Use your stove’s cold oven. Cover the bowl, any oven has a top vent that will let in dust and flies when cold. Leave it for the 24 hours.
dorothea
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1 year ago
Thank you, everyone! This is really getting my birthday off to a great start. Fabulous variety of cards. Can’t pick a favorite, so I won’t.
Love the spread of food, but it’s way more than I can eat so please dig in and help yourselves.
The cake is decorated with my favorite color – that should remain nameless here. It’s so beautiful. Nighthawks, enjoy that rose…and the cake too.
Happy trails, HappyHappyHappy.
Dennis, may your trip be safe, as well as your return home. So sorry for your loss. May your wife have a speedy recovery.
Soon, I’ll be enjoying Eggs Benedict on buttermilk biscuits instead of English muffins (a twist we learned about in New Orleans several years ago) and bubbly for breakfast. Slow-cooked lamb shanks for dinner (decided when the weather forecast was colder but I got such a hankering just thinking of them that we kept to the original menu plan). With luck it really will get to the mid-70s and I’ll be able to enjoy them out on the porch.
The one downside for the day is I have a work-related meeting this morning (after the bubbly so it won’t be too bad LOL). I’ve been so demanding about when to schedule meetings and my boss has been so cooperative, I didn’t have the heart to scream NO! Especially since 2 others are involved, too. Can’t believe I’m still working at my age. (Hint – there were only 48 states when I was born.) But I love the job and can’t walk away. Part-time, mostly on my terms.
Happy Birthday, Dorothea!
Let the birthday feasting begin!
Gorgeous announcement, Stel!
And are those trapeze ladies flying over a racetrack with a circus in the middle?
Of course! Isn’t that the way it’s usually done?
Dig in, everybody….
Gotta have some food before the cake!
I know it’s a bit early, but I’m posting the cake…
Have some dinner first!
….
Not you Dorothea… it’s your birthday.
If you want to spoil your appetite with cake, rock out!
But make a wish first!
…..
Gorgeous!!!!!
Absolutely beautiful. Almost too pretty to eat.
dibs on a slice with roses!
with all the sparklies, it looks like a Queen’s hat!
Queen Dorothea!
Looks like i’m going to mass the party. 🙁
At 1:00am Pacific i’m getting up so i can go to PDX and get on a flight to Texas for seven days.
…via one stop in California…
It’s going to be one dang long day. Anyway, have fun. I plan to, eventually! 😀
Happy trails, Happy!!
DITTO.
Have a great trip!
Good travels, Happy. I am on a red-eye to Phillie on Thursday night for my sister’s funeral, returning Friday night. Tough at my age. But my wife is having surgery on Monday so I have to get back pronto.
Tough all around. Hope the surgery goes OK, and she’s feeling good enough to say she missed you when you get back (but not feeling so good she says, “Why did you come back so early?” like my wife might tease me).
Sorry to hear about your sister, Dennis.
I can’t say “Have a good time”, of course… so I’ll just say I hope you can make the best of it… and please be careful!
Will do!
Safe travels to you, and wishing for a successful ending to your wife’s surgery.
Thanks Alexi. It’s a hip replacement so I hope she will feel much better after than she does now.
Dear Dennis,
I am so very sorry to hear about your sister. It’s so difficult to lose someone so close…someone that you’ve known all your life.
My condolences to you, your family and friends. I wish you well.
Also, best wishes to your wife for a smooth and successful surgery. You have a lot on your shoulders right now. Stay strong.
♥
Candi
Thank you Candi. She was the oldest of five, I was the youngest. We had a few good years with her after her first diagnosis and treatment, and we are grateful for that.
Oof, tough few days. I hope all is as uneventful as possible. Hang in there, Dennis.
Condolences to your family and good wishes to your wife, Dennis,
♥
So, so sorry about your sister. Hope all goes well for your wife. I’ve heard a hip replacement is easier than a knee replacement. Wishing her the best. Have a safe trip!
You haven’t missed it… you were here!
Have a good time in Texas….
how can we say happy trails to happy 3, and then tell dennis we’re sorry for loosing his sister, the sister! we wish you both pleasant and safe journeys.
xoxo!
Thank you Rita. She had the good Polish name Veronica, named after my mother’s mother.
what a lovely remembrance! and i’ll add both of their names to my prayer list! take care, my friend.
Have a smoooooooth flight
When the festivities get too raucous, take a short 10 minute break and watch the only original colour Betty Boop cartoon.
🎵 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU 🎵
🎵 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU 🎵
🎵 HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR DORTHEA 🎵
🎵 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU 🎵
AND MANY MORE………🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈
I hope you have a wonderful, fun birthday and your special day is the best ever. And it can’t help but be best at the Cleo and Company birthday party. Have fun! 😸
Happy Birthday Dorothea!
Happy Birthday Dorothea. Since I’m an irregular like you, I don’t have a good feel for your likes and dislikes, so I’ll go with a more shy look. Might even scrape my toe on the ground in embarassment or something like that.
Love this little guy, Arfside.
I’m back… with a big
happy birthday, Dorothea!
.
Next Monday is Thanksgiving, so I’m once again posting the link to the stuffing ball recipe I’ve used for a while now.
I cut the spices in half, because I found the amounts to be too much for my taste when I first made them (If perkycat makes them she’ll probably double the amounts 🙂 ). Too, I don’t use the celery greens, just the stalks; and while either works, I prefer using chicken broth. If you freeze any, the spices will gain in strength as well; I’m not kidding.
STUFFING BALL LINK
The following quote …
“Archaea are a group of micro-organisms that are similar to, but evolutionarily distinct from bacteria.
Many archaea have been found living in extreme environments, for example at high
pressures, salt concentrations or temperatures. These types of organisms are called
extremophiles.”
…comes from … HERE
A recipe from the Dairy Farmers of Canada website HOW TO MAKE CRÈME FRAÎCHE AT HOME
Note from me:
Use your stove’s cold oven. Cover the bowl, any oven has a top vent that will let in dust and flies when cold. Leave it for the 24 hours.
Thank you, everyone! This is really getting my birthday off to a great start. Fabulous variety of cards. Can’t pick a favorite, so I won’t.
Love the spread of food, but it’s way more than I can eat so please dig in and help yourselves.
The cake is decorated with my favorite color – that should remain nameless here. It’s so beautiful. Nighthawks, enjoy that rose…and the cake too.
Happy trails, HappyHappyHappy.
Dennis, may your trip be safe, as well as your return home. So sorry for your loss. May your wife have a speedy recovery.
Soon, I’ll be enjoying Eggs Benedict on buttermilk biscuits instead of English muffins (a twist we learned about in New Orleans several years ago) and bubbly for breakfast. Slow-cooked lamb shanks for dinner (decided when the weather forecast was colder but I got such a hankering just thinking of them that we kept to the original menu plan). With luck it really will get to the mid-70s and I’ll be able to enjoy them out on the porch.
The one downside for the day is I have a work-related meeting this morning (after the bubbly so it won’t be too bad LOL). I’ve been so demanding about when to schedule meetings and my boss has been so cooperative, I didn’t have the heart to scream NO! Especially since 2 others are involved, too. Can’t believe I’m still working at my age. (Hint – there were only 48 states when I was born.) But I love the job and can’t walk away. Part-time, mostly on my terms.
Happy Birthday!
Haps Birfday, Dorothea!
aaand guess what other day it is?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DOROTHEA!!
i’ve got to hurry and get ready for my home health visit for PT.
so, i’m here to say enjoy your birthday, and the great wishes, and the delightful food!
Oh boy, another birthday celebration! Happy Anniversary of your first appearance on this earth, Dorothea. My, how you have changed!
So many great cards and songs and vittles and cakes and gifs and gifts. I love the graceful dancing Cleos on Stel Bel’s announcement.
Happy Birthday, Dorothea!
(Sorry I’m late — computer problems,,,)