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Mother's Day 2008

Mon, 12 May 2008 13:30:08 GMT

I hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day. Here's a few pictures of the our Mother's Day Dinner

I'm off to Massena, New York now to do some bargain shopping.

Have a great day!!

Geri

Ideally speaking...

Thu, 08 May 2008 13:32:27 GMT

TRAITS OF WOMEN AND MEN

Women:

Women have strengths that amaze men. They carry children they carry hardships and they carry burdens, yet

they hold happiness, love and joy. They smile when they want to scream. They sing when they want to cry. They cry

when they are happy and laugh when they are nervous. Women wait by the phone for a 'safe at home' call from a friend

or loved one after a snowy drive home.

They are childcare workers, executives, attorneys, stay-at-home moms, biker babes and your neighbours. They wear

suits, jeans, and uniforms. They fight for what they believe in and they stand up against injustice. They walk and talk

the extra mile to get their kids into the rights schools and to get their family the right health care. They go to the doctors

with a frightened friend.

Women are honest, loyal and forgiving. They are smart; they know that knowledge is power, but they still know to

use their softer side to make a point. Women want to be the best for their family, their friends and themselves.

They have sorrow at the death of a friend. Their heart breaks at the loss of a family member, yet they are strong when

they think there is no strength left.

A woman can make a romantic evening unforgettable.

Women come in all sizes, colours and shapes. They live in houses, apartments and cabins. They drive, fly, walk,

run or e-mail to show how much they care about you. The heart of a woman is what makes the world spin.

Women do more than just give birth. They bring joy and hope. They give compassion and ideals. They give moral

support to their family and friends. All they want in return are a hug and a smile and for you to do the same for the

people you come in contact with.

MEN:

Men are good at lifting the heavy shit and killing bugs!

Have a wonderful day!! Everyone

Geri ((hugs))

What Will Matter

Fri, 02 May 2008 21:13:35 GMT

Bar-B-Barn Recipe / Have a great weekend Everyone!!

Fri, 02 May 2008 15:03:55 GMT

With summer fun around the corner so are summer cook outs. If you like ribs this recipe is one of the easiest and is exactly

or even better ...lol than the World famous, succulent, juicy fall-off-the-bone Bar-B-Barn ribs here in Montreal.

Though not really for the cholesterol prone.. they are worth induging once in awhile because they are really AMAZING!!

I make them at least once or twice a year usually when they go on sale because they can be a little expensive otherwise.

They usually go on sale around Mother's and Father's Day here so that is when I stock up. They can be done two ways in a

oven proof dish in the oven or on the barbeque. I prefer doing them on the barbeque.

Bar-B-Barn Ribs

2 lbs. Ribs Approx.

1 1/4 cups Brown Sugar
1 cup Apple sauce

1/4 cup Molasses

1/2 cup Ketchup

1/2 tsp Salt
  1/2 tsp Paprika
   1/2 tsp Cinnamon
   1/2 tsp Garlic Powder ( I actually use fresh garlic a clove or 2..:)

   6 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
   1/2 tsp. Pepper

Parboil your ribs. Double this receipe for lots of basting on the barbeque. Mix and heat until boiling. Baste ribs with half the sauce.

Bake in oven proof dish at 325 degrees for 45 minutes. Turn ribs and baste with remaining sauce for another 45 minutes. Enjoy!!! ..:)

Only in Canada...

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:41:02 GMT

You can have 80 degree weather and a snow bank on your front lawn. The weather has been so nice but unusual here the past couple of days. It's like we went from winter to summer with yesterday's high reaching 80 degrees.. I'm really enjoying it while it lasts though.. This picture was taken early yesterday morning from my bathroom window of my neighbour taking his dog for a walk. Notice he's wearing shorts My snow bank (ski slope) is slowly melting by the weekend it should be gone for good!! You can see a few blogs down on high it was at the beginning of the month. Good riddance..lol

This is a much more common sight around here it's my Tootie having a afternoon snooze. At least he's modest enough to keep his privates covered..lol This cat is such a sweet big baby!!

Have a great day everyone!!

Love & hugs,

Geri

xxox

Happy Saturday!! / Penne alla Vodka

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 14:39:28 GMT

Good morning! Everyone..:)

It's the weekend at last!! It's rainy, cold and miserable here in Montréal. One good point about the weather the rain

washed away the snow and I can actually see a spot of grass on my front lawn this morning..:)

So what is everyone doing this weekend? Any big plans?? Let's see if anyone will answer this question??.. hehe

We are not doing to much. Usually, we go out on Saturday night for dinner to one of our favorite restaurants.

One of my hubby's old jokes.. it's actually getting really stale but he still tells everyone..lol..is: "My wife makes

the same thing every Saturday night" Reservations ..lol Which is probably true most of the time but tonight

I'm making one of my favorite Pasta dishes. Penne alla Vodka. I acquired this recipe a few years ago from my

cousin Donna they have a restaurant in Toronto and they actually serve it in there restaurant..Really good!!!

Thou.. it's a little high in calories I usually substitute the 35% cream for fat free evaporatated milk for a lighter

version.. but NOT tonight. Tonight I'm going all the way..lol I've been craving this for a long time.

Penne alla Vodka

Ingredients

1 lb. Penne or Ziti pasta

4 oz. Prosciutto Italian ham, chopped

Recipe calls for 1 clove garlic I use more 3 or 4

1/2 - 1sp. red pepper flakes

3 Tbs. Olive oil

1 can (28oz.) whole Tomatoes

drained with juice reserved

1 cup 35% heavy cream

1/3 cup vodka (only a kind you would drink)

1/4 cup chopped parsley

3 Tbs. fresh or 1Tbs dried basil

1/4 tsp salt

1 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Cook pasta until al dente or according to package directions.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, sauté prociutto, garlic, and red pepper flakes in oil until garlic

is golden, about 2 min. Add tomatoes, 1/4 cup reserved juice and cream, vodka, parsley, basil

and salt..

Over medium-high heat bring to boil; Let simmer about 5 minutes, stirring to break up tomatoes.

Drain pasta; toss with sauce and cheese.

Serve with a seasonal salad, wine, garlic bread... Enjoy!!!! ..:)

Have a great weekend!!

Have a great week!! Everyone

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 14:13:02 GMT

Well, it does feel a little bit more like Spring . The temperatures seem to be staying in the double digits now which is nice. With one beautiful sunny day yesterday 12 C the snow melted quite a bit. And, another sign that Spring is here is.. the birds. There back!! They start chirping at 4 o'clock in the morning but I love it..lol My back yard backs onto a forest it's actually a Nature reserve so it sounds like a bird sanctuary every morning. Keeps my cats amused..:) I already have the windows open since early this morning.. it's so nice to hear them again. I was going to start some Spring cleaning today but I have to go out again..it will have to keep till tomorrow... It's another beautiful sunny day today.. It will be good to get out the sun is going to do me good.

I think I have a touch of Spring fever already..:) Have you noticed..lol

Hope you all have a good start to the week!!

Geri

This is what Spring looks like in my neck of the woods....

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 13:53:22 GMT

This is what Spring looks like in my neck of the woods. Believe it or not we had more snow than this...it has

finally started to melt. I can actually see out of my bathroom window on the second floor now which I

couldn't most of the winter. Because of the weight of the snow there was even some reports of roofs caving in.

This years has been an exceptional snow fall for Quebec and many places and I think we are really due for some

nice weather now!! Bring it on !! Please..lol

Have a great day!! Everyone

April Showers

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:06:12 GMT

April Showers

April showers bring May flowers,
That is what they say.
But if all the showers turned to flowers,
We’d have quite a colourful day!

There’d be bluebells and cockleshells,
Tulips red and green,
Daffodils and Chinese squill,
The brightest you’ve ever seen.

You’d see tiger lilies and water lilies,
Carnations pink and blue,
Forget-me-not and small sundrop
Glistening with the dew.

We’d have fireweed and milkweed
And many more different flowers.
Mexican star and shooting star,
Falling in the showers.

And if all the showers turned to flowers
On that rainy April day,
Would all the flowers turn to showers
In the sunny month of May?

My problem parents...

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:11:43 GMT

Geeeez.. I don't have problem children to blog about.. I don't have to..I have my parents that are worse

than teenagers. While they were in Hawaii in Honolulu they had a few days stay there before got on the

ship for there Hawaiian cruise. Apparently..one of my Dad's friends decided to get a Tattoo. Then they

all went WILD!!!! My Dad age 74 got a Dolphin actually 2 Dolphins on his left arm and my mother

age 70 got a Cat on her ankle. And, get this.. my Dad is already talking about getting another one.

An Eagle .lol Maybe you will see him on Miami Ink one day...lol What has gotten into the

older generation these days..

Have a great week!!!

Geri

Here's a group picture of the delinquents

Here's another of Mom & Dad actually from another Cruise to Hawaii

they haven't downloaded the recent pictures yet.

Happy Easter!! Everyone

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 01:10:34 GMT

I'm back!!..lol Well, the truth is I miss everyone and I've been visiting everyone anyways from time to time. So, it's kinda ridiculous to keep my SPACE closed. I just won't be making updates that often. HAPPY EASTER!! Everyone

It's going to be a quit Easter for me. I feel like an orphan this year...lol My parents are away in Hawaii on a cruise with there friends. Michel is away, it's just my sister and I . So, Sunday I guess I'll do the big sister thing and have her over that's if she's not working.. she's a nurse so she may be on call. I'll make something easy maybe a Ham, Scalloped potatoes, green beans, homemade scones, maybe get a few movies and pig out on chocolate cheese cake OR be good and make Chocolate yogurt sundaes..which I think is just as good and less calories. I kind of promised Jackie Cheese cake though. Hmmm.. will have to think about that one...:)

Have a wonderful blessed Easter!!

Oh!! Here's a little something from me to you HERE

Click Link

HERE

Love & hugs,

The Joys of Easter

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:46:53 GMT

May all who read this be blessed.

By God, Jesus and the Holy Sprirt

Easter is the most sacred

Christian Holiday

Because we are saved by God's love

He sent Jesus to save all who believe

On the name of Jesus!

Easter Joy

Jesus came to earth,
To show us how to live,
How to put others first,
How to love and how to give.

Then He set about His work,
That God sent Him to do;
He took our punishment on Himself;
He made us clean and new.

He could have saved Himself,
Calling angels from above,
But He chose to pay our price for sin;
He paid it out of love.

Our Lord died on Good Friday,
But the cross did not destroy
His resurrection on Easter morn
That fills our hearts with joy.

Now we know our earthly death,
Like His, is just a rest.
We'll be forever with Him
In heaven, where life is best.

So we live our lives for Jesus,
Think of Him in all we do.
Thank you Savior; Thank you Lord.
Help us love like you!

You are the wings of my heart

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 14:35:34 GMT

You Are The Wings Of My Heart

You are the wings of my heart;
You lift me up when I am down.
And fly me out of my world
And into your world of love

You are the wings of my heart,
Forever flying through my mind
You carry me off to places that
Only you and I can know.

You are the wings of my heart;
Forever gliding through the
Bright blue sky of love and trust.
Forever can never keep us apart...
I am yours now and always.
You are the wings of my heart.

Goodbye

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 03:40:48 GMT

To all my good friends that I have made here. You have all been Wonderful friends! Thanks! for all the laughs and the good times! You all mean so much to me but I'm closing my SPACE.

Maybe I just need a break but I feel I just don't have anything to share anymore. So, effective immediately I'm taking an extended break, don't know if I'll be back or not. I will miss you all and no doubt will come visit you from time to time.

Love & big virtual hugs,

Geri

xxox