Clackers

Does any one remember these?

Clackers are the toy with a jillion names. It was essentially two large marbles attached by a sturdy string with a ring in the center. You would put your finger in the ring allowing the marbles or balls to hang below. Here is where the fun starts. The idea was to get the two balls tapping (or clacking if you prefer) against each other by pulling up on the ring lightly. Once you got the hang of it, you could get them going faster and faster until they were smacking each other above and below your hand in a stunning arc.
These toys are now legendary. They started finding their way into the schoolyards in the early seventies and in 1971 were yanked from shelves because kids were suffering eye injuries when the fragile, glass-like balls were shattering from the violence of contact with their mates. I loved this toy and I don't remember ever hitting myself in the eye, head or chest. I think I'd like to have another pair just to show the kids.

Below is a guy demonstrating clackers on you-tube. Enjoy

Happy Birthday Jordan

Shelby, her Aunt Jor Jor and Big Baby, Travis

We celebrated early by having a birthday dinner after church on Sunday. Life is busy and sometimes early is better than not at all.

Aunt Jor Jor had a little help in blowing out her candles. Of course we didn't put all 26 on there but we put enough so that she could blow some out. Wonder if Shelby will let Aunt Jor Jor help her blow hers out on Saturday, I bet not!

Happy Birthday

Jordan Kay Bain Griffis

we love you very much.

(Now what about some grand children from you and Trav???)

Tasty Tuesday

Creamy Chicken Divian
10 oz frozen broccoli spears cooked and drained
1 c. cooked chicken
10-3/4 can cream of chicken soup
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon
1/4 cup shredded cheese
1/4 cup soft bread crumbs
1 Tablespoon butter, melted
Arrange cooked broccoli in a lightly greased 8x8 pan. Place cooked chicken over top of broccoli. Combine soup, curry, Mayo, and lemon juice and pour over top of chicken. Sprinkle with the cheese. Combine bread crumbs and butter sprinkle over the top. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes, until heated through. Serves 4. Double and put in 9x13 pan.
Lois Bivens
Gooseberry Patch cookbook

This recipe came from the recipe book that I won off Katherine site, Smokey Mountain Cafe. It was really good. I think it was the hint of Curry that made this so good to me and Harry. I used the 98% Fat Free soup and light mayo and wheat Ritz rackers crumbled and no butter. Just saving a few calories. It was really good.

Old Age

Most of you have probably seen this one but it's kind of how I'm feeling today. Monday Maddness! Ugh!!

Designer Lunch Tote Giveaway

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Sunday

Weekend

National Champs!!

Congratulations

University of Florida!!

And Gator Fans!

That was one good game,

tough till the very end!

Sorry Oklahoma but Florida's #1!!

74 Years

Elvis was born January 8, 1935.

"Happy Birthday Elvis"

I used Christon's SUV the other day and she has Sirius Radio. I changed the country station for something else and I came across the "Elvis channel." I was so excited! I listened to it the whole time I had her vehicle. I just loved it. I don't think that I could pick

a favorite song. I just love to many of them.

Some of my favorites are, " Are You Lonesome Tonight", "Can't Help Falling In Love", "Crying In the Chapel", "I Did It My Way", "Suspicious Minds", "Unchained Melody", "Blue Suede Shoes", "Don't Be Cruel", "Fools Rush In", "Love Me Tender", "See See Rider", "Shake, Rattle And Roll", "Viva Las Vegas".

Do you have a favorite?

Just Need A Smile?

This should do it!

Tasty Tuesday

I won this cookbook from Katherine of Smoky Mountain Cafe. I was excited to get this cookbook. It is filled with over 200 quick and easy dinner recipes. By the end of the day I'm always looking for something fast and easy. So this was perfect for me. Thanks, Katherine!

Over on Candy's blog she gave this helpful hint about Chicken. Since chicken is on sale this week she suggested a Bulk Cooked Chicken.

Easy recipe for bulk cooked chicken

3- 5 pounds chicken pieces

1 teaspoon dried sage

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon garlic powder

2 stalks celery

1 small onion

Place all ingredients in a large stockpot and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, about one hour. Remove from heat and let cool. Shred chicken (discard skin and bones) and place in freezer safe plastic bags. Will keep in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Chicken Stock

Candy also suggested, packaging the meat in quart size freezer bags for an easy addition to your recipes. They are great for those “throw together” dishes calling for cooked chicken . Much cheaper than rotisserie and tastier than canned chicken! Oh and the stock is wonderful for soups and stews.

3 Things

GPS

What a wonderful little thing this is!

Thanks to Travis for teaching me how to use this on our trip to Missouri. I was a little intimidated by it at first but WOW, once I learned how to use it I can find any Wal-mart, Holiday Inn Express or Olive Garden in the country or in Missouri! I love it!

Immersion hand blender
Thanks to Amanda for suggesting this thru the comments section on my blog. I was showing yall how to make Broccoli soup by putting it in my blender and she suggested using this handy little tool. It makes making soups so easy. I love it!



White Noise

And this little thing just might have saved our marriage, kidding of course. I have slept with a box fan running for I know 45 years of my life if not my whole life. Winter, summer, spring, fall, year round. A lot of the time it was just for the noise. I use to even pack a small fan in my suitcase when I traveled. Now that Harry takes so many medications he is so cold natured. He can't stand the fan. We were forever trying to compromise like me throwing a few more blankets on his side of the bed. But thanks to Courtney I've learned about White Noise! This little machine works wonders and does the trick! It's so much easier to pack in my suitcase! So you are never to old to learn new tricks and I just love these latest things I've learned. Thanks!

Heard Any Good Ones Lately?

Shelby was cracking Rea up.

Can't remember now what was so funny.

Ride'em Cowgirl!

It's a lot of fun with Uncle Travis!