Memorial Day weekend
st...@temple.edu
unofficial start of the summer vacation season. This Monday is a federal holiday and
most businesses are closed. The idea behind this holiday is to recognize the
sacrifices that our war veterans have made to the cause of freedom. The reality is
its a long weekend where most people either stay at home to relax or catch up on
errands, they go away for a brief vacation, or go shopping to take advantage of the
many Memorial Day sales. Barbecues are a popular pass time this weekend too.
So to those of you who observe Memorial Day and have the long weekend, what are your
plans? Monday evening, my sister, a couple of friends, and I are going to my
parents' place for a barbecue. This morning, I took my cat Fred to the vet just for
a checkup and rabbies and distemper shots. Fred got a clean bill of health.
In about an hour, a friend of mine is going to stop by here to pick up a bike he
bought three days ago from a bike store near where I live. The bike had to be
assembled and adjusted, but its ready now. We'll probably go out bike riding for a
few hours in the park across from where I live, eat dinner, then maybe catch a
movie. I have a coupon for Donato's Pizzaria (they're owned by McDonalds) so I
figured we could use that. For a chain place, Donato's pizza is pretty good and
their garlic chicken wings are fantastic.
Bright and early tomorrow, this same friend and I will pack our bikes into my car
and head down to Wildwood to spend some time there. Wildwood is a popular beach
community about 90 miles from where I live. We have free access to a condo with a
pool and the condo looks out onto the ocean and the bay. The weather will probably
be too cold for swimming, but I will bring a bathing suit just in case. We plan to
wake up early Monday morning to go biking around the island and on the boardwalk,
then do lunch, then come back home so I can get to my parents' house on time for
their barbecue.
So what're my fellow r.f.cers doing this weekend?
Jack Schidt
<st...@temple.edu> wrote in message news:acod5j$ac7$1...@cronkite.temple.edu...
Gardening, throwing horseshoes and indulging in the time honored art of bbq
ribs.
Jack's Off
TAKIN THE DAY OFF - RECIPES NEXT TIME
Siobhan Perricone
>Today here in the states, we've begun our Memorial Day weekend, which is the
>unofficial start of the summer vacation season. This Monday is a federal holiday and
>most businesses are closed. The idea behind this holiday is to recognize the
>sacrifices that our war veterans have made to the cause of freedom. The reality is
>its a long weekend where most people either stay at home to relax or catch up on
>errands, they go away for a brief vacation,
Just a comment. :) I once read an article on the subject of "celebrating"
memorial day by having BBQs and such that I've always remembered because it
touched me.
The people who died fighting for us, for our way of life... I can well
imagine a huge bunch of them appreciating that we kick back and have good
food and family/community things. That's what they were there for in the
first place. The guy who wrote the article talked about a man he'd served
with in Vietnam who died over there, and how he could easily see his friend
not *wanting* solemn parades, or speeches, but would rather you tipped back
a beer and thought about him in a happy way.
So while you're celebrating, celebrate the sacrifices, too. They didn't die
so we would mope about them being gone, I'm sure they'd prefer we were
happy, and grateful for the sacrifices they made for us.
--
Siobhan Perricone
"A dinner invitation, once accepted, is a sacred obligation.
If you die before the dinner takes place, your executor
must attend." - Ward McAllister
Archon
st...@temple.edu wrote:
>
> Today here in the states, we've begun our Memorial Day weekend,
> So what're my fellow r.f.cers doing this weekend?
Though we don't have memorial day here, I still remember my fellow
Danish Engineer Troops who died recently in Afghanistan while defusing a
bloody Russian missile.
I ordered a CD at Tower Records and saw that due to Memorial Day you can
get free shipment to the US. It is quite bizarre, though, that I have to
order a CD in the US, when the band is Norwegian (Green Carnation). A
friend of mine in the US was going to send a package with See's Candy
Truffles and other goodies, so she will include the CD, so I save the
expensive shipment to DK.
Today in Aalborg is the Carnival so the center of the city is swarming
with beer drinking people in costumes, so I could forget about going to
the University with the bus (I didn't want to ride the bike, because it
was raining bigtime!). So I bought some wonderful chocolates
(Summerbird, Valhorna chocolate filled with marzipan and different
cremes) and rented Harry Potter (It was rather boring, but had a funny
joke about Jelly beans with ALL tastes,even stuff like vomit and
earwax), and "The Man Who Cried".
Æbleskiver for dinner.
Yesterday, I bought some nice steaks; a good cut (I think it is called
New Yorker Steak in the US. It had no bones, but a fat rind) with
whiskey sauce (butter, concentrated tomato puré, sugar, rosemary, salt
and pepper, and whiskey) and boiled potatoes. A good way to test my new
salt and pepper mills, 30 CM tall and transparent! The Pepper was in
differnt colours, even, which makes it quite pretty! :)
Oh, and I had a Viña Tondonia Reserva 1993, Rioja, Spain with it.
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Computer Vision and Graphics at Aalborg University
Project: http://www.vrmedialab.dk/~tscv
Music: http://mp3.com/archon2
Website: http://www.archonia.dk
Jill McQuown
the
> unofficial start of the summer vacation season. This Monday is a federal
holiday and
> most businesses are closed. The idea behind this holiday is to recognize
the
> sacrifices that our war veterans have made to the cause of freedom.
> So what're my fellow r.f.cers doing this weekend?
>
did in WWII, Korea and 'Nam to preserve our what we stand for here in the
U.S.A. I'll also say thanks to Mom for putting up with him for 51 years.
If it doesn't rain, Ray and I are planning to fire up the grill and smoke
some ribs (dry rub, sauce on the side, thanks) and grill some corn on the
cob. Ray is a veteran, too. He was an MP in the Air Force.
Jill
BOB
the
> unofficial start of the summer vacation season. This Monday is a federal
holiday and
> most businesses
> So what're my fellow r.f.cers doing this weekend?
>
>
Indy 500 on TV
Cook something dead with fire.
BOB
Nancy Young
>
> <st...@temple.edu> wrote in message
> > Today here in the states, we've begun our Memorial Day weekend, which is
> the
> > unofficial start of the summer vacation season. This Monday is a federal
> holiday and
> > most businesses are closed. The idea behind this holiday is to recognize
> the
> > sacrifices that our war veterans have made to the cause of freedom.
> (snip)
> > So what're my fellow r.f.cers doing this weekend?
> >
> I'll call my father, Col. Max McQuown, USMC (ret) to thank him for all he
> did in WWII, Korea and 'Nam to preserve our what we stand for here in the
> U.S.A.
Good job! So I say to all the veterans on this newsgroup, THANK YOU!
And in honor of you, the tomatoes and basil I'm planting this weekend
I will call my Victory Garden.
nancy
Jill McQuown
news:3CEFCFF9...@mail.monmouth.com...
When the 'maters ripen, toast a sammich in honor of those military folks
(smile).
A slice of whole wheat bread, a slice of ripe red 'mater and a basil leaf,
brushed generously with olive oil and sprinkled with some freshly grated
Parm... then toast it. Talk about Victory!
Jill
LadyVMH
<sail...@prodigy.net> writes:
>So what're my fellow r.f.cers doing this weekend?
>>
>>
>
>Indy 500 on TV
>Cook something dead with fire.
>
It isn't Memorial Day Weekend without Indy. Of course today I am watching
NASCAR Busch series race. Tomorrow it's Indy 500 and then NASCAR Winston Cup
Series.
For food, today I am roasting a turkey. Rest of the weekend is leftovers and
making things to freeze.
I hope everyone has a nice and safe holiday weekend. And to any of our Veterans
out there, THANKS.
Vickie
Alan Zelt
>
> Gardening, throwing horseshoes and indulging in the time honored art of bbq
> ribs.
>
> Jack's Off
>
> TAKIN THE DAY OFF - RECIPES NEXT TIME
OK, so here are a couple of sides to go with our ribs and chix:
* Exported from MasterCook *
Hot and Smoky Baked Beans
Recipe By : Alan Zelt
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Barbeque Dinner
Lunch Vegetables
Beans
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
3 1/2 c Navy or Grt. Northern Beans -- picked over
1 smoked ham hock
3 1/2 tsp salt
2 c onion -- finely chopped
1 1/4 c barbecue sauce -- tomato
12 oz tomato salsa, spicy
1/3 c golden brown sugar -- firmly packed
1/4 c dijon mustard
1/4 c light unsulfured molasses
The night before place beans in large dutch oven. Cover with cold
water(about three inches over beans).
The day of barbecue, drain the beans. Cover beans with cold water(about
three inches over the beans). Add the smoked ham hock. Bring to a boil
over medium high heat. Reduce temp to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
Add 2 tsp of salt, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes longer.
Remove ham hock(save). Remove the liquid(saving 1 1/2 cups).
Place pot in preheated(350degrees) oven with reserved liquid, onions,
barbecue sauce, salsa, brown sugar, mustard, molasses, and the remaining
salt. Place the ham hock into center of mixture.
Cover and bake for 1 hour. Uncover and bake mixture until very
thick(about 40 minutes). Stir occasionally. Remove ham hock and serve
beans in bowls.
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Suggested Wine: cold beer
Serving Ideas : serve with barbecue
* Exported from MasterCook *
ORANGE-SPICE PUMPKIN PIE
Recipe By : Bon Appétit,November 2001
Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts Pie
Pie/Tart Crust
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
Flaky Pie Crust Dough
1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter -- cut into 1/2-inch
pieces
1/4 cup chilled solid vegetable shortening -- cut into
1/2-inch
pieces
2 tablespoons ice water -- (or more)
Filling
1 can pure pumpkin -- (15 ounce)
1 cup dark brown sugar -- (packed)
3 large eggs
1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons dark rum
2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
Whisk flour and salt in medium bowl to blend. Add butter and shortening.
Rub in with
fingertips until very coarse meal forms. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons
water. Toss until
moist clumps form, sprinkling with more water by teaspoonfuls if mixture
is dry. Gather
dough into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap in plastic and chill at least 1
hour. (Can be made
1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated. Soften dough slightly at room
temperature before using.)
Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to
12-inch round. Transfer to 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish.
Fold overhang under and crimp decoratively. Pierce dough all over with
fork. Freeze 15 minutes. Line crust with foil; fill with
dried beans or pie weights. Bake until sides are set, about 12 minutes.
Remove foil and beans. Bake until crust begins to color,
pressing with back of fork if crust bubbles, about 5 minutes longer.
Transfer crust to rack. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
Whisk pumpkin and brown sugar in medium bowl to blend. Add all remaining
ingredients and whisk until blended. Pour filling
into crust. Bake pie until filling is set in center, about 1 hour.
Transfer pie to rack; cool 30 minutes. Chill uncovered until cold,
at least 3 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and keep chilled.)
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NOTES : Even traditionalists will love this pie, which is accented with
grated orange peel.
* Exported from MasterCook *
Eastern Carolina Coleslaw
Recipe By : Jeanne Voltz
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Barbeque Dinner
Lunch Salads
Vegetables
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
1 head cabbage(1.5lb) -- finely chopped
4 green onions(with tops) -- sliced thin
1 c low fat mayonnaise
2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp white or cider vinegar
1 tsp celery seed
1 tsp salt
combine cabbage and green onions in large bowl. In small bowl, combine
remaining ingredients. Pour over slaw and toss. Cover and refrigerate
for at least one hour.
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Serving Ideas : part of barbecue
--
Alan
"If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion, and
avoid the people, you might better stay home."
--James Michener
Phil
> Good job! So I say to all the veterans on this newsgroup, THANK YOU!
You're Welcome. Thanks for remembering the true meaning of this day.
Gina *
Memorial Day weekend
Group: rec.food.cooking Date: Sat, May 25, 2002, 4:12pm (EDT+4) From:
st...@temple.edu
..snipsnipsnipsnipsnip...
So to those of you who observe Memorial Day and have the long weekend,
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Here in Disneyland-on-the-Potomac, Memorial Day is the official
beginning of houseguest season. Early this morning we made i to the
fish seller. Bought two female lobsters, mussels, some shrimps, and some
crayfish. The owner tossed in some fresh kelp, and right now they're
steaming all together. Tomorrow evening we're trekking to the US
Capitol lawn for the NSO concert. Our picnic will be seafood salad,
fresh sourdough bread, crudite, fresh fruit.
The program is _very_patriotic. Each year it is slightly different but
the final the medly of all the service hymns, and as each is being vets
and active/reserve members are invited to to rise. The applause is
thundering! A small token from a grateful nation.
Gina
Ray Maisano
Having the family over (my side and my wife's) for a cookout on Sunday. In
total, about 35-40 people. The menu is:
Shrimp and scallop kabobs with mango and pineapple brushed with a
soy/honey/ginger sauce (I was peeling shrimp for an hour tonight, but I
saved about 4 lbs worth of shells in my freezer to use in some shrimp stock
later.)
Grilled Italian Sausage
The prerequisite hot dogs and hamburgers for the kids (and the purists)
Also planning on using any leftover mango and pineapple along with some
watermelon and kiwi in frozen drinks like Frosties, Daiquiris, and Smoothies
with plenty of rum around if anyone feels the urge.
--
Ray
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Something so undefined
That it can only be seen
By the eyes of the blind."
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"LadyVMH" <lad...@aol.com> wrote in message
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Michael
the
> unofficial start of the summer vacation season. This Monday is a federal
holiday and
> most businesses are closed. The idea behind this holiday is to recognize
the
> sacrifices that our war veterans have made to the cause of freedom. The
reality is
> its a long weekend where most people either stay at home to relax or catch
up on
> errands, they go away for a brief vacation, or go shopping to take
advantage of the
> many Memorial Day sales. Barbecues are a popular pass time this weekend
too.
Hi Stan. I hope you have a great weekend. I'm glad Fred got a clean bill
of health. I started this 'small' yard project. I began a very small rock
garden which has turned into this enormous tiered garden down the back
slope. It is totally time consuming and very enjoyable. I'll be putting
the finishing touches in this weekend. We'll be having friends over Monday
for a BBQ and that'll be the extent of our weekend. Low key and enjoyable.
Michael
ste...@nospam.vision1mm.com
>Today here in the states, we've begun our Memorial Day weekend, which is the
>unofficial start of the summer vacation season. This Monday is a federal holiday and
>most businesses are closed. The idea behind this holiday is to recognize the
>sacrifices that our war veterans have made to the cause of freedom. The reality is
>its a long weekend where most people either stay at home to relax or catch up on
>errands, they go away for a brief vacation, or go shopping to take advantage of the
>many Memorial Day sales. Barbecues are a popular pass time this weekend too.
>
>So to those of you who observe Memorial Day and have the long weekend, what are your
>plans? Monday evening, my sister, a couple of friends, and I are going to my
>parents' place for a barbecue. This morning, I took my cat Fred to the vet just for
>a checkup and rabbies and distemper shots. Fred got a clean bill of health.
snip
>So what're my fellow r.f.cers doing this weekend?
>
>
I am a veteran and My husband Stenni is on active duty in
the Marine Corps, which is what brought us to Okinawa
Japan...We are taking our sons and making a pilgrimage to
the "Peace Memorial Park" to see the Cornerstone of Peace
project a monument to all those who lost their lives in the
Battle of Okinawa and to Offer our prayers at the "The
Monument of Himeyuri" the site of the suicide of the over
200 students, teachers, and nurses of the Red Star Lily when
surrounded by U.S. Forces...Hag k
http://www.pref.okinawa.jp/ishiji.html
http://www.pref.okinawa.jp/kanko-2/kanko-himeyuri.html
MrAoD
>are your
>plans?
Yesterday: Cleaned the gutters, reset a couple of the nails, patched a couple
of areas of the roof. Dinner was pork chops, green beans, and crescent rolls.
Today: Sunday "family breakfast", hash browns, eggs, bacon (it's all Jr. will
eat). Pool party and cookout with my buddy over at his place w/kids and wives.
Monday: Gardening with Jr. while da Missus finishes her page proofs. Dinner
TBD.
The head of my agency sent out a memo to all hands, asking us to observe a
moment of silence and reflection @ 1500 local Monday, for all those who served
our country.
Marc
aec
"Michael" <do...@earthlink.net> a écrit dans le message news:
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Hi Michael and Stan and others...
Reading about all your house and garden projects made me think of a web site
address my brother sent me.
http://www.knology.net/~carlos/redneck.htm
The site seems to be famous in the US, so maybe y'all have seen it already,
but it's a hoot and I love the rock garden...!
(After reading through it all, I'm not really sure why this guy is
especially "redneck", but maybe that term has evolved a bit since I left the
US)
I DO hope that none of you here is "the neighbor" in question...that'd be
embarassing....
OB Food: I guess you could say there was bbq'ing in there...;-)
Anne
Jill McQuown
news:20020526041437...@mb-cq.aol.com...
> >So to those of you who observe Memorial Day and have the long weekend,
what
> >are your
> >plans?
>
What time did you say breakfast would be ready? <G>
> The head of my agency sent out a memo to all hands, asking us to observe a
> moment of silence and reflection @ 1500 local Monday, for all those who
served
> our country.
>
> Marc
Excellent idea. For those who don't know, 1500 hours is 3:00 p.m. :-)
Jill
Siobhan Perricone
Actually... Thanking the living vets is what Veterans' Day is for. Memorial
Day is about remembering those who died in service.
Jack Schidt
"Siobhan Perricone" <morgan...@starband.net> wrote in message
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Yep, so youse guys can wait til november 11 to beat your breasts and purple
hearts ;-P
Jack Armistice
PURPLE BLEEDING HEART CHERRY PIE
1 flaky pie dough recipe - a frozen unbaked
-- pie shell and dough cut outs
3/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons instant tapioca
1 tablespoon cornstarch
6 cups pitted sour cherries
1 teaspoon almond extract
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place a piece of foil on the bottom of
the oven to catch any drips.
In a large bowl, whisk together the 3/4 cup sugar, tapioca, and
cornstarch. Toss in the cherries and almond extract and set aside for
15 minutes.
Remove the pie plate from the freezer and, using a pastry brush,
lightly moisten the dough along the rim with water. Toss the cherry
mixture briefly and spoon it into the unbaked pie shell. Place the
dough cut-outs around the outside edge, overlapping them slightly. One
the outside circle is complete, begin another concentric row of
overlapping dough hearts. Leave a few open spaces here and there which
will act as vents. If using different size cutters, use the larger
ones near the edge and the smaller ones in the center.
When the pie is completely covered, brush the top lightly with cold
water and sprinkle evenly with remaining tablespoon of sugar. Bake for
20 minutes until the pastry begins to brown. Lower the heat to 375
degrees and bake until the top is nicely browned and the juice is
bubbling out, about 15 minutes more. Cool on a rack for at least 2
hours.
Yield: one 9-inch pie
laura
> So what're my fellow r.f.cers doing this weekend?
Congrats on Fred... I miss having a cat (landlords suck). We went to
bf's brothers house last night for burgers and swimming. Bf works in
a market and ground the sirloin himself, added some ribeye fat for
flavor, they kicked serious butt. We too are going biking (mountain),
I have a Jamis and he has an FSR, there are some trails we love around
here. Going to his folks tomorrow night, hopefully for more burgers.
Your friendly carnivore,
Yellowcricket
MareCat
Yesterday, we went and saw Spiderman. Great flick. (We saw Star
Wars-Episode II last weekend. I liked Spiderman much more.)
Today, we're heading down to Galveston for my birthday. Going to stay at
this really swanky hotel on the Strand called the Tremont House
(http://www.galveston.com/thetremonthouse/). Will just kick back, do
some shopping, eat some seafood, and chill out.
Mary
LadyVMH
writes:
>So what're my fellow r.f.cers doing this weekend?
>>
>>
>
>I am a veteran and My husband Stenni is on active duty in
>the Marine Corps, which is what brought us to Okinawa
>Japan...We are taking our sons and making a pilgrimage to
>the "Peace Memorial Park" to see the Cornerstone of Peace
>project a monument to all those who lost their lives in the
>Battle of Okinawa and to Offer our prayers at the "The
>Monument of Himeyuri" the site of the suicide of the over
>200 students, teachers, and nurses of the Red Star Lily when
>surrounded by U.S. Forces...Hag k
>
>http://www.pref.okinawa.jp/ishiji.html
>http://www.pref.okinawa.jp/kanko-2/kanko-himeyuri.html
>
That sounds like a great thing to do. Wish I could go with you.
Vickie
MH
"Ray Maisano" <mais...@SPAMmindspring.com> wrote in message
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> > >So what're my fellow r.f.cers doing this weekend?
>
>
about 5 people. It's a gathering of lots of us Fillmore Theater employees.
It seems lots of people in showbiz are Geminis. : ) There will be lots and
lots of food (I'm making chocolate-dipped strawberries) and beverages. It
should be a blast. I hope it clears up, it's a bit overcast right now.
Martha
Phil
correct in her statement: "The idea behind this holiday is to recognize
the sacrifices that our war veterans have made to the cause of freedom."
my brother vets, thanks.
Nancy Young
>
> On Sat, 25 May 2002 16:35:11 -0600, Phil <gol...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> >Jill McQuown wrote:
> >> Good job! So I say to all the veterans on this newsgroup, THANK YOU!
> >
> >You're Welcome. Thanks for remembering the true meaning of this day.
>
> Actually... Thanking the living vets is what Veterans' Day is for. Memorial
> Day is about remembering those who died in service.
Actually, it was misquoted, and I still thank all the vets on this
group.
nancy
Puester
>
>
> So to those of you who observe Memorial Day and have the long weekend, what are your
> plans?
Saturday we met family at Balboa Park in San Diego where I am visiting.
What a gorgeous place it is, with the zoo, various museums, IMAX, rose
gardens, and acres and acres of lush plantings
in addition to the lovely old architecture.
Parking was a problem and we finally found space near the Naval
Hospital.As we walked behind the Memorial building, we noticed rows of
chairs set up for a ceremony. On a dais by the war memorials, a retired
serviceman was reading a list of the S.D. dead (Vietnam, I think) and
after every name, another serviceman would toll a bell. It was very sad
to see not one person in the chairs. Of course, this may have been
going on all weekend at the pace they were proceeding, but it did give
us something to think about and contrast with the gaity in the rest of
the park.
OB food: There was a wine tasting and a garlic festival in
the main esplanade.
When I was young my hometown of 120,000 always had a major parade
downtown on Memorial Day, sponsored by military organizations and
including high school bands, ROTC, scouts, etc. For the past 30
years or so they have not observed this custom due to lack of interest
by the participants and spectators. The day was also spent visiting
cemetaries and putting flowers on the graves of all our dead relatives.
None of this happens any more for a variety of reasons--too much else to
do in the way of entertainment, d-i-y, social and family obligations.
It's also the "first hurrah" of summer in many parts
of the country and a long weekend for travel. I think that another
reason the day is not set aside as it once was to honor the dead is that
we prefer not to think of death once someone is interred and the initial
sadness is dealt with. "Life is for the living" seems to be the common
creed, or maybe "Don't look back....or ahead."
gloria P
<RJ>
>Today here in the states, we've begun our Memorial Day weekend, which is the
>unofficial start of the summer vacation season. This Monday is a federal holiday and
>most businesses are closed. The idea behind this holiday is to recognize the
>sacrifices that our war veterans have made to the cause of freedom. (etc )
Todays newspaper showed pictures and stories about the "old geezers"
we see at the mall, on Main street, at the veteran functions...
" Corregidor, Normandy, bomber pilot, wounded in North Africa,
Okinawa, Salerno, .etc...etc..." .
Here's another article about "three local boys from one family"
Two killed in the Pacific, one in Europe. "On his third trip to the
house, the priest had nothing left he could say to the mother"
It's time we honored all the "poor bastards" who didn't make it
home... Whether they went for King and Country,
or Emperor, or "The American way of life, or "the Fatherland".
They were called.... they answered. Too many paid with their lives.
Dammit !! Did the people of the world learn anything from this ?
<rj>
LadyVMH
<Nittany_Lio...@hotmail.com> writes:
>Today, we're heading down to Galveston for my birthday. Going to stay at
>this really swanky hotel on the Strand called the Tremont House
>(http://www.galveston.com/thetremonthouse/). Will just kick back, do
>some shopping, eat some seafood, and chill out.
>
>Mary
>
Happy Birthday Mary. I remember eating a lot of good seafood in Galveston. Eat
some for me. Have a great day.
Vickie
LadyVMH
<morgan...@starband.net> writes:
>On Sat, 25 May 2002 16:35:11 -0600, Phil <gol...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>>Jill McQuown wrote:
>>> Good job! So I say to all the veterans on this newsgroup, THANK YOU!
>>
>>You're Welcome. Thanks for remembering the true meaning of this day.
>
>Actually... Thanking the living vets is what Veterans' Day is for. Memorial
>Day is about remembering those who died in service.
>
>--
>Siobhan Perricone
Especially now I think it is good to do both any chance we get. And not just
the Veterens, but those that are serving our country today. My thanks go to all
of our Service men and women, past and present, and also to their families who
have also made a sacrifice for our freedom.
Siobhan Perricone
>Actually, lots of us both living and dead made many sacrifices. She was
>correct in her statement: "The idea behind this holiday is to recognize
>the sacrifices that our war veterans have made to the cause of freedom."
>And to this Vet, that's the true meaning of this "holiday". So, to all
>my brother vets, thanks.
According to http://www.usmemorialday.org/ :
"Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance
for those who have died in our nation's service."
It's about remembering those who have died. That's what a "memorial" is.
And to quote from the history channel web site
(http://www.historychannel.com/cgi-bin/frameit.cgi?p=http%3A//www.historychannel.com/exhibits/memorial/memorial.html):
Memorial Day is much more than a three-day weekend that marks the beginning
of summer. To many people, especially the nation's thousands of combat
veterans, this day, which has a history stretching back all the way to the
Civil War, is an important reminder of those who died in the service of
their country.
Here is the information about Veterans' Day (from
http://www.va.gov/pubaff/vetday98/vdnchistory.htm):
"Armistice Day " was primarily a day set aside to honor veterans of World
War I, but in 1954, after World War II had required the greatest
mobilization of soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen in the Nation's
history; after American forces had fought aggression in Korea, the 83rd
Congress, at the urging of the veterans' service organizations, amended
the Act of 1938 by striking out the word "Armistice" and inserting in
lieu thereof the word 'Veterans. ' With the approval of this legislation
(Public Law 380) on June 1, 1954, November 11th became a day to honor
American veterans of all wars.
None of this means I don't think you should be thanking living vets on
Memorial Day, I'm just saying, that's not what the holiday is about.
Melba's Jammin'
> So what're my fellow r.f.cers doing this weekend?
Planting posies in the yard. Thinking about cleaning the house.
Playing computer games (I have an addictive personality!).
Chris came for a visit last night; he'll go back next week. We're
prepping to take care of the vnucka on Thursday. WeBeBabaDayCare!
Gonna have family picture taken next week.
Bought ingredients for Eva Kende's Chicken Paprika because Chris said
he'd like it again (I'd inquired about requests -- The Prodigal Son
Returns and I want him happy! "-)
Rather than egg noodles, though, I think I'm going to make some halushky
for it. I even bought a $3.50 can of Hungarian Paprika for this stuff.
I've been picking lilacs from the neighbor's yard (with permission) and
from our own on the Back 40. They smell so wonderful. Just having a
bit of rain now; I've still got more planting to do.
{ Exported from MasterCook Mac }
Chicken Paprikas Over Egg Noodles
Recipe By: Off a Geocities web page 10/01
Serving Size: 1
Preparation Time: 0:00
Categories: Entrees
Amount Measure Ingredient Preparation Method
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 -4 medium onions diced
1/2 a green pepper diced
3-4 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon tomato paste
whole chicken, cut in pieces washed and salted
1 can mushroom
1/4 cup water
4 tablespoons sour cream
Egg noodles any shape
In a large pot add oil, onions, and green pepper. Saute until golden
brown. Remove from burner and add paprika and tomato paste. Mix well.
add salted chicken sections and mushrooms. Mix well until sauce covers
chicken. Add 1/4 cup water. Cover slightly and simmer for 30 minues or
until chicken is tender. Add 1/4 cup more water i needed. simmer for
10 minutes more. Add sour cream, mix well, and simmer for 3 minutes.
Cook egg noodles in large pot of boiling salted wateer; drain and rinse.
Serve noodles with chicken and sauce mixture over top
ЛЛЛЛЛ
Notes: Have not made.
This is supposed to be Eva Kende's recipe.
Made 12/21/01. Chris loved it.
Per serving: 1105 Calories; 121g Fat (97% calories from fat); 3g
Protein; 6g Carbohydrate; 26mg Cholesterol; 163mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 1/2 Vegetable; 24 Fat
_____
--
-Barb, <www.jamlady.eboard.com>, Sam pix updated 5/13/02
Mother Superior, Holy Order of the Sacred Sisters of St. Pectina
of Jella (HOSSSPoJ)
"Always in a jam, never in a stew; sometimes in a pickle."
Jill McQuown
news:3cf05154...@news.vision1mm.com...
> On 25 May 2002 16:12:35 GMT, st...@temple.edu wrote:
>
> >Today here in the states, we've begun our Memorial Day weekend, which is
the
> >unofficial start of the summer vacation season. This Monday is a federal
holiday and
> >most businesses are closed. The idea behind this holiday is to recognize
the
> >sacrifices that our war veterans have made to the cause of freedom.
I am a veteran and My husband Stenni is on active duty in
> the Marine Corps, which is what brought us to Okinawa
My father was stationed in Okinawa when I was born.
Thanks to you all!
Jill
Phil
November 11th became a day to honor American veterans of all wars.
I think _all_ in your above statement means both living and dead....
but to each his own. I fought to protect your right to disagree, so
enjoy whatever the holiday means to you. But remember to thank a vet -
living or dead.
Time to go barbeque a few links...
Phil
military complex and put themselves in harm's way. Thank you.
Cindy Fuller
Siobhan Perricone <morgan...@starband.net> wrote:
snipped>
> Memorial Day is much more than a three-day weekend that marks the beginning
> of summer. To many people, especially the nation's thousands of combat
> veterans, this day, which has a history stretching back all the way to the
> Civil War, is an important reminder of those who died in the service of
> their country.
>
more snipping
North Carolina does not recognize Memorial Day as a state holiday,
probably as a holdover from the Civil--I mean, War Between the States.
In addition to the veterans, in upstate NY everyone decorates all of
their loved ones' graves. My mother put flowers on the graves of my
stepfather, grandparents, and her neighbors over the weekend.
Cindy
--
C.J. Fuller <cjfu...@mindspring.com>
MrAoD
>
>What time did you say breakfast would be ready? <G>
0830, regular as clockwork. Unless we're on the road we've done this every
Sunday since His Nibs was on solid food.
Marc
Siobhan Perricone
The part you quoted was about VETERANS' Day. And It's not ME you're
calling wrong, it's the US Government, who declared these holidays, and the
people who manage the websites related to them. *I* am not wrong. If anyone
is wrong, THEY are.
But then, I guess you fought for your right to be stubbornly bullheaded and
never to admit you made a mistake.
Jill McQuown
I'll be there next Sunday, 0800 sharp! (laughing) I'll set the table. I'd
offer to make biscuits, but alas, I'm just not good at that anymore!
Jill
hahabogus
news:ImoI8.39079$7S6.16...@e3500-atl1.usenetserver.com:
How come? Do you get bad at making biscuts, out of practise or what?
Yeff
rec.food.cooking:
> So what're my fellow r.f.cers doing this weekend?
I've been thinking about two of my friends I served
with in the Philippines and trying not cry when thinking
about their deaths. I'm not doing a very good job of
not crying...
-Jeff B. (former USAF Signals Intelligence Analyst)
yeff at erols dot com
Yeff
> Actually... Thanking the living vets is what Veterans'
> Day is for. Memorial Day is about remembering those who
> died in service.
Thank you! This is one of my major pet peeves and I always
feel weird when people thank me on this day. This day is
about me or any other living vet.
"In Flanders Field"
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe;
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.
-----
By Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918)
Canadian Army
Jill McQuown
news:Xns921B4226A359C...@205.200.16.73...
Wish I could explain it. 20 years ago, I could bake nice, big, rolled out
fluffy, buttery biscuits. Then suddenly it changed. Whenever I tried to
make them, they just fell flat and were like heavy round paper weights. I
didn't change the method of preparing them; they just suddenly didn't turn
out right. It's possible the flour changed (I use Martha White) or perhaps
the baking powder. I dunno. It's a mystery to me. These days, I just make
drop biscuits. They're easier and they come out fine but they aren't pretty
like the ones I used to make.
Jill
P Haine
"So what're my fellow r.f.cers doing this weekend?"
It being Decoration Day weekend (anyone remember that name?), Saturday
Peter decorated the porch with a red-white-and-blue swag, we hollered
"Road Trip!" and piled ourselves and the dog into the truck to visit a
fellow cider-maker on the outskirts of Buffalo. Sampled around 20
ciders (after that I lost count) and feasted on barbecued ribs, baked
lima beans, incredibly hot chili peppers, and a weird dessert I ought
not to have liked, but did -- a layer of crushed pretzels in butter and
sugar (so what could be bad?), atop that a layer of cream cheese,
Cool-whip, and more sugar, topped by a layer of frozen strawberries and
strawberry Jell-o. Sounds disgusting. Tasted delicious. I wish I
hadn't asked what was in it ;-). Sobered up and drove home through the
beautiful back country of western New York State.
Our hunger fueled by a day slaving over our gardens, yesterday we had
dinner at one of our favorite wine trail restaurants, the Stonecat Cafe
on Seneca Lake, where we enjoyed appetizers of duck breast in a
strawberry-balsamic reduction with sesame seeds, and moist-and-salty
olivata. Peter had pasta with grill-smoked salmon, I a leg of roasted
chicken and a link of smoked rabbit sausage (made from our own
home-grown bunnies); orange-ricotta cheesecake for dessert. All washed
down with a bottle of Swedish Hill Reisling bubbly.
Today, I'm in the office, exchanging a day of work for a day later in
the week to call wineries, rounding up news for the Finger Lakes Wine
Gazette. But I don't mind at all -- it's been a glorious weekend (and
if I stayed home, I'd only have to clean out the chicken pen --
yechhhh!).
Hope everyone else has had a fine weekend and isn't too sunburned.
Cheers!
Peg
Phil
> But then, I guess you fought for your right to be stubbornly bullheaded and
> never to admit you made a mistake.
Damn straight I did! <g>
Alan Zelt
This poem came to life for me a couple of times. Both times I was
visiting my European Sales Director who live in Ieper, site of the
brutal Ieper salient where so many thousands upon thousands were killed
in WWI. Each and every nite, there is a wreath laying, where hundreds of
ordinary people from all over the world show up. It was done from the
end of WWI until the Germans occupied in WWII. The day the Germans left,
the ceremony started again. It has gone on every single day since then.
So very, very moving.
--
Alan
"If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion, and
avoid the people, you might better stay home."
--James Michener
MareCat
Thanks, Vickie! We had a great time, despite the crowds. Had dinner at
Gaido's, on the Seawall, last night. Good stuff.
Mary
Siobhan Perricone
*snicker* :) Well more power to you then. *giggle* Hope your BBQ was fun!
LadyVMH
<Nittany_Lio...@hotmail.com> writes:
>
>Thanks, Vickie! We had a great time, despite the crowds. Had dinner at
>Gaido's, on the Seawall, last night. Good stuff.
>
>Mary
>
When I read Gaido's, it was really a blast from the past. It has been there as
long as I can remember. As a kid, I always got their fried shrimp. What I would
give for some fresh seafood.
Also, congrats on the futture new family addition. Have a save and healthy
pregnancy.
Vickie
MareCat
>
> Also, congrats on the futture new family addition. Have a save and healthy
> pregnancy.
> Vickie
Many thanks. ;)
Mary
st...@temple.edu
> Jill McQuown wrote:
>> Good job! So I say to all the veterans on this newsgroup, THANK YOU!
> You're Welcome. Thanks for remembering the true meaning of this day.
You have my thanks too.
MH
"Phil" <gol...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:3CF17649...@yahoo.com...
> and the forgotten folks too... the civilians who also work for the
> military complex and put themselves in harm's way. Thank you.
>
during WWII, and these are folks who were never in battle.
http://www.rosietheriveter.org/parkbill.htm
http://www.vcsun.org/~pcorbett/History104/DepressioninCalifornia.htm
http://sandysq.gcinet.net/richmond_kaiser_ships/runco-04.htm
Neil Klugman
have for them called Arlington National Cem. Then went over to
another place to visit those who couldn't come home.
Then I watched people who have very short memories except when their
ass is at the grindstone with incoming planes and wondered why we just
all didn't go to Canada instead of where we went. Then I would have
been visiting Tom and his family in his house.
LizC
wrote:
>
><st...@temple.edu> wrote in message news:acod5j$ac7$1...@cronkite.temple.edu...
>>
>> So what're my fellow r.f.cers doing this weekend?
>>
>>
>
>Gardening, throwing horseshoes and indulging in the time honored art of bbq
>ribs.
What he said 'cept substitute dog training for horseshoes :)
It finally looks like we're getting a break from frost here in WI, so
I got all my herb plants out, started some beans on the fence, started
the forced retrieve on my DH's pig-headed young dog, then started some
ribs in the smoker. Took the kids to Spiderman, spent the drive home
wondering whatever happened to Gwen Stacy, and had a nice dinner.
Liz
Liz & the rottie riot squad
Cecil, Jack and the grrrrls,
Janni, Chrome & The Dixie Flatline
take out the dog to mail
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