The Bistro

[mamacitaRuth]

In talking with Kevin before the show I told him I had a song request. He smiled politely, knowing the set list was already in place. I said "Carol of the Bells". He looked so surprised, then grinned and started talking about how special that song is - even when they were recording it, they knew. I told him it needed nominated for a Grammy and he agreed. Now...just how do we go about doing that? I don't know.

Well, it was released OCTOBER 14, 2008, so we definitely are within the parameters for eligibility, but short of JOINING the academy to become a VOTING member, not sure HOW this could be accomplished??? We need a list of VOTING MEMBERS to "persuade"!! LOL....La Onda CAN be VERY persuasive!

"To be eligible for an award a recording must have been commercially released between October 1, 2008, and August 31, 2009, for all recordings released in the 2009 recording year. The eligibility period has been shortened due to the Grammy Awards being moved up to January from February. The nominations are announced after the votes of the nominating ballots have been tabulated. Following the announcement of nominations final voting ballots are sent to the academy members who then vote. Members are allowed to vote in the General field and up to eight other fields on their final voting ballots. All ballots are tabulated by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu. Approximately 7,000 people take part in the nomination and final voting process. This includes artists, producers, engineers, mixers and mastering engineers for the most part. Academy members are expected to vote based upon quality alone, and should not to be influenced by mass sales or personal friendships. The acceptance of gifts is prohibited and can result in termination of membership."

P.S. Glad you had a great time, Belle!

[Belle]

I need chicken soup and Ritz crackers and 7-up and aspirin and someone to fluff my pillows. *whimper sniff*

Doc appt tomorrow morning. Hoping this is a sinus infection and not H1N1. :eek:

[senoRita]

So sorry to hear you're sick, Belle. I'm glad you're back, it was kinda quiet around here without you and the others who went to Texas. ;)

[Belle]

TUESDAY MORNING

It's been a while, folks, so I think we need some food in here!

Breakfast:

hot buttered grits
sliced ham
fried eggs
buttermilk biscuits
fresh grapefruit

[cmedina]

Good morning!!
Hope you are feeling better Belle. It was such a pleasure to finally meet you, my Texas trip was incredible!!! :D
I'm now back to reality, what other choice do I have?! :p

[Belle]

MONDAY MORNING

Hey, y'all! Get all your groceries in for Turkey Day? Are you gonna bake it? Fry it? Forget it and order pizza?

I finally got over my crud, but then Dixie came down with something and had a fever of 104. The vet gave her some antibiotics and she finally ate something (after 2 days) and wanted to play ball yesterday. We are so relieved! Now she's back to her sweet bossy self.

Breakfast:

eggs on toast
fresh grapes

[Belle]

HAPPY THANKSGIVING, Y'ALL!

My SIL arrived last night a little later than planned. Road construction and a highway accident kept her crawling through traffic. But, she's here now and Dixie is beside herself with excitement. Someone else to play with!

If you're on the road, I pray you're kept safe.

[senoRita]

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

to everyone!

:D:D:D

[mamacitaRuth]

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Happy Thanksgiving to all.....and especially to our THREE BROTHERS GARZA and their families, Kevin, Glenn, and all the others who help bring the LLB magic to our lives! We love you!!

[Belle]

SATURDAY MORNING

*groan* Shuffle into kitchen and turn on light. *yawn*

Thanksgiving went well. We managed to keep the food quantity within reason, so leftovers were pretty much eaten yesterday. I was reading some of the FaceBook comments about shopping on Black Friday. :eek: :eek: There is nothing in the world I want THAT badly!

Hope the weekend goes well for everyone.

Breakfast:

French toast
strawberry/kiwi salad

[cassA]

*groan* Shuffle into kitchen and turn on light. *yawn*


Hope the weekend goes well for everyone.
I was groaning and shuffling after my son's birthday party. I was awake until 5 am and then 2 hours later I'm cooking breakfast. It was a great party...even with an inch of rain in a storm just as the sun was going down and it was BBQ time. I soldiered on and then had a ball as the night progressed.
Check out my baby
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/cass2/peace28-nov09.jpg

my how they grow.I love my boys.
I love my Los Lonely Boys too. Listening to 1969 that particular night was the real icing on the cake.
Thnaks again Ruth

Cheers y'all
:)

[cassA]

Had to show you this guy. I was calling him "the dog whisperer"
He was determined to make friends with Mo and Rose my chihuahua puppies. They are very shy. Their mother and Maisie were all over him but the puppies remained nervous.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/cass2/Nov28-09jpg.jpg
They have been swimming in the dam this past week for the first time in their lives. So funny to watch. Mo's long hair weighs him down. I have bought them a small inflatable raft so I can tow them around.


woof woof
:)

[cmedina]

Hope everybody had a blessed Thanksgiving and enjoyed the long weekend.

I was one of the "insane" participates of black friday! :rolleyes:
I actually started at midnight Thursday well into Friday afternoon...lots of good deals but it sure took alot out of me! Guess I'm gettin' too old for all nighters!! lol :p

Cass - love the pics! Looks like an awesome time and how perfect to play LLB "1969"! Happy bday to your son.

[Belle]

TUESDAY MORNING

Welcome to December, y'all!! It's gonna go by in a flash! I bought my first Christmas present yesterday. (That's progress!) I'm also working on my first ever book trailer for "Black Wolf: Loco Lobo". I had NO idea what all that involved, but I'm getting a clue. :p

Breakfast:

scrambled eggs
little smokies
biscuits
fresh plums

[Belle]

FRIDAY MORNING

Well, y'all, we're nose to nose with the weekend. How many are going Christmas shopping? Stringing lights? Putting up the tree? Bah hum bugging?

I've got a book signing tomorrow and hope people are in a "a book would be PERFECT for so-and-so this Christmas" kinda mood.

Breakfast:

buttermilk biscuits w/sausage cream gravy
fresh apple slices

[Belle]

MONDAY MORNING

Helloooo.... Anybody here? Coffee's on, so come on in.

I had a nice thing happen at my book signing Saturday. The store had sold out of T'on Ma and someone came in looking for it!!! I had to send them more. (I've never had that happen before, so I'm grinning like a fool. :p)

Now, it's a new week, getting closer to Christmas. Hope it's not a hectic one.

Breakfast:

cheese omelet
toast
fresh grapes

[cmedina]

That's great Belle!!! :D

I'm done shopping, just wrapping to do...the part I hate! :p
That's where I put hubby to work, he enjoys it (believe it or not)
Think I'll do some baking this year, since I have some time on my hands now.

Hope everybody had a good Monday....maybe a break from the usual manic. ;)

[Belle]

TUESDAY MORNING

Rise and shine, y'all! You can get your eyes open with the coffee steam. :p

Breakfast:

hot buttered grits
Canadian bacon
toast w/blackberry jam
fresh pears

[Belle]

WEDNESDAY MORNING

If you look faarrr out to the horizon, you'll see the weekend waving at you. Hang in there. It's coming. :D

Breakfast:

cheese toast
scrambled eggs
fresh plums

[Belle]

THURSDAY MORNING

Hey, everybody! How's every little thing going for you?

I've spent all yesterday helping set up a new forum. Man, that's a lot of detailed work and my brain is fried. But, it's starting to look a little better.

Breakfast:

banana nut muffins
blueberry muffins
coffee, hot tea, hot cocoa, milk

[mamacitaRuth]

** brings in a tray of Christmas cookies and a big crock of steaming hot chocolate **

Hey, there! Well, we had our big BLIZZARD on Tuesday and Wednesday. Yesterday, it got all the way up to 7, :eek: and today, it was almost a heat wave! It was 22 degrees when I left work at 3:30.....My body is hurtin' from all the shovelin' yesterday, but at least we're not supposed to get hit again for a while. How's everyone else faring? Does Houston still have snow on the ground?

[Quija]

** brings in a tray of Christmas cookies and a big crock of steaming hot chocolate **

Hey, there! Well, we had our big BLIZZARD on Tuesday and Wednesday. Yesterday, it got all the way up to 7, :eek: and today, it was almost a heat wave! It was 22 degrees when I left work at 3:30.....My body is hurtin' from all the shovelin' yesterday, but at least we're not supposed to get hit again for a while. How's everyone else faring? Does Houston still have snow on the ground?

Wished we could trade weather for a week or two.

[Belle]

SATURDAY MORNING

Welcome to the weekend, y'all! I bet the malls will be full again today! Hope you don't have to get out in that mess.

Breakfast:

breakfast burrito
fresh pineapple

[Belle]

MONDAY MORNING

Welcome to a new week! The last full week before you-know-who comes slipping down the ol' chimney, leaving a bunch of clickety-clacking reindeer on the roof. You got the cookie recipe picked out you're gonna make for him?

Breakfast:

scrambled eggs
bacon
toast
fresh strawberries

[cassA]

hola musiclovers
no snow here, just hot hot days and evening electrical storms. Typical summer weather. Santa wears a red bikini down here :)
My youngest DIL's 17 year old brother was hit by a car the other night. Awful broken bones in his face, missing teeth and his ankle is broken. Worst thing is a bruised brain which is effecting his behaviour and emotions. Geez it was scary. Thought we'd lost him.
Going to spend some time with my partner in crime today. We'll have our first listen to the LLB Christmas songs for the season.
yeeeeehaaaaaaaa
:)

[Belle]

WEDNESDAY MORNING

(Hiya, Cass!)

Okay, so it's the middle of the week. :( But, you can get through this. I have every confidence. Have some Bistro food before you head out the door.

Breakfast:
hash browns
sausage
tortillas
fresh grapes

[Belle]

FRIDAY MORNING

Yahoo! We made it. Knew we could. Now, with just one last weekend before Christmas, how ready are you? Gotta scramble to the mall for a few last minute gifts? Or are they all wrapped and sitting under the tree with their bright, shiny bows?

Breakfast:

breakfast burrito
sliced pineapple

[mamacitaRuth]

FRIDAY MORNING

Yahoo! We made it. Knew we could. Now, with just one last weekend before Christmas, how ready are you? Gotta scramble to the mall for a few last minute gifts? Or are they all wrapped and sitting under the tree with their bright, shiny bows?

Breakfast:

breakfast burrito
sliced pineapple

They don't sit under the tree, Miss Belle?! :eek: We have to wait for SANTA!!! (what are you thinking...:confused:) :p

[Belle]

Oh...well...umm...sure, Santa's gifts aren't under the tree. But the gifts we get for each other are. Right? ;) I sure don't want to get into trouble with the big man now! Not this close to Christmas! :eek:

While I'm here

Dinner:

chili - your own brand of hot
cornbread sticks or crackers
sour cream, grated cheese, green onion toppings

cherry cobbler a la mode

[cassA]

it's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. I'm not organised but that's OK. Last minute scramble is fun. I'm buying us a nectarine tree each to celebrate the season. Shade and fruit for the future I hope. I've lost some of my major front yard shade trees in the past few weeks. Getting too big and could be a bushfire threat. I miss them.
Luka Bloom just posted his Christmas newsletter , looking back on the past year. I like this bit...

"..........It really is tough to select shows which stand out for me this year. The first (of 2) show in Byron Bay in Australia, Brownsfield Maine, The City Winery in New York, AB in Brussels, the old church in Ottersum in Holland, the tent in Dzogchen Beara, Ryston in Newbridge, the old mill near Bern, the courthouse in Tinahely..........If I am forced to select a stand-out moment for me this year, it would be singing for the first time with an orchestra, in the National Concert Hall in Dublin......."

Hey, the first thing on his list, Byron Bluesfest....I was there !!!:D;):)

Going to go and see Airborne Blues Virus this afternoon. I still want to hear Henry jam with Jode one of these days. My Christmas wish


that,
and love and peace in all your lives. Merry Christmas musiclovers.

[Belle]

SUNDAY MORNING

*yawn*...*scuff, scuff, scuff*...*click kitchen light on and head for the coffee pot*

Y'all ready to relax today? I sure am.

Breakfast:

Denver omelets
flour tortillas
fresh paypaya

[cassA]

in my garden last night

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/cass2/wiseFrogDec09.jpg

one of the three wise frogs?


here's three wise chihuahuas

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/cass2/damGoodFun09.jpg

why use all that energy swimming when mum can paddle you around?

:)

[Belle]

WEDNESDAY MORNING

Hi, everybody. Is your turkey thawing in the fridge? Are you getting the house ready for company? Or, packing the suitcase for holiday travels? Don't let the busy-ness drive you crazy(er?). This is supposed to be fun. :p

Breakfast:

scrambled egg burrito
fresh plums

[Belle]

Christmas Eve

I imagine many of you are scrambling to get things done before the man in red invades your chimney and eats your cookies. When you get a few seconds, stop in here and grab a virtual Christmas Eve snack. The weather is terrible all across the country, so if you're traveling today, I pray for your safe journey. (We still don't know if our guest will be able to make it. :()

gingerbread w/apple sauce or whipped cream
pumpkin pie
Kalhua cheesecake

cheeseroll w/crackers
shrimp cocktail
stuffed olives
mixed nuts

eggnog
hot cocoa
spiced cider
peppermint schnapps

[Belle]

SATURDAY MORNING

Howdy doody, y'all! You getting up early to catch the after-Christmas sales? Have to make any returns? Keep your sense of humor and you'll be fine. :D

Just think - this time next week it'll be 2010.

Breakfast:

toasted bagels
strawberry/kiwi salad

[Belle]

One of our dogs, Tillie, moved in with us over 13 years ago when someone moved away and abandoned her. She wasn't abused, but more neglected, and didn't realize we were talking to HER. She spoiled up quickly, though. Learned what a cookie was in one brief lesson and then took over the middle of the bed. We noticed a few days ago that she had an infected tooth. The vet gave her antibiotics and a few other things to bring the infection down so he could pull the tooth in a few weeks. Walking out of the kitchen and into the living room yesterday morning, she dropped dead. Just like that. I still don't believe it happened. I'm sad, but also grateful that she found us to live with. She had a good, well-loved life.

[Belle]

Here's something a little more cheerful. I'm learning a new fractal software that allows me to make images like this:

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn290/texasbelle_02/GlimmeringLeaf-rose.jpg




.

[mamacitaRuth]

Ah, Belle....so sorry about Tillie. My childhood dog was a little tan and white terrier named Trixie. When I was about 13, mama saw her run across the backyard (while I was still at school) and just stop in her tracks. She had a stroke and died. The vet said she went quick, and though I was heartbroken, I was relieved she didn't suffer. They are so much a part of your life, it's just always hard, no matter what.

I like your pic, very pretty. I'm sure you'll be treating us to more soon!

I'm finally back home from the Christmas Blizzard of 2009 (what they're calling it here). Three days holed up in a hotel in Omaha....no internet, :eek:. Watched LOTS of TV....Came home to 6 foot drifts all across my driveway. Had to go and buy a shovel just to start making a path to my house. Finally, my neighbors and their kids all came and rescued me! So I'm inside now and so is the car. What you notice most of all driving home is these HUGE walls of snow everywhere...it's just unreal. And we're supposed to get some more this next weekend...YIKES! Wasn't the worst Christmas I ever spent, but darn close....lol. Hope everyone else did better!

[senoRita]

Belle, so sorry to hear about your dog, Tillie. :(

[cmedina]

Belle, sorry to hear about Tillie. I'm happy she had a good life with you.

Ruth, wow...what a way to spend Christmas! Nice of your neighbors to help you out. I can't imagine that much snow (remember I'm a Florida girl) :rolleyes: Glad to hear you are safe and sound.

[Belle]

TUESDAY MORNING

Thanks for the condolences, everyone. DH's sister came over on Sunday and spent the night, so the distraction was nice. Also, DH and I need to pick out counter tops and field tile for our bathroom renovation. That's worth an argument or two in the next few days. :p

Breakfast:

brown sugar oatmeal
raisin bread toast
fresh apples

[mamacitaRuth]

It was too cold to go to work today, not required, so I decided to hunker down inside. Anyone else still in their jammies?? :)
Let's have some brunch....

sausage, peppers and egg mini quiches (couple bites, so take a few!)
hot flaky buttermilk biscuits
asstd jams and honey
mimosas
hot spiced tea
coffee

Have a great holiday weekend!

[Belle]

SUNDAY-MORNING

Hi,-gang!-My-space-bar-still-isn't-fixed.-(Maybe-Monday).-DH-and-I-spent-yesterday-afternoon-shopping-for-bathroom-tile-and-countertops.-We-wound-up-at-a-store-where-NOTHING-was-ugly.-Made-it-hard-to-choose,-but-we-finally-managed.-So,-looks-like-we're-getting-a-new-bathroom-for-the-new-year.--:D

I-promised-myself-I'd-get-back-to-working-on-the-last-Black-Wolf-story-immediately-after-New-Year.--Can't-now-until-the-new-keyboard-arrives.

What's-going-on-with-you-guys?--Day-3-of-your-Resolution-going-well?--or-already-gone?--I-know-better-than-to-even-make-one.:p

Breakfast:
eggs-on-toast
fresh-grapes

[Belle]

MONDAY-MORNING

Well,-y'all,-the-holiday-season-is-officially-over.--It's-the-first-'back-to-work'-Monday-of-the-year.--Routines-getting-reestablished.--Kids-fussing-about-having-to-go-back-to-school.-Credit-card-bills-filling-the-mailbox.--May-I-suggest-that-we-all-count-our-blessings-instead-of-letting-that-"after-Christmas"-slump-bring-us-down?--:cool:

Breakfast:
French-toast
glazed-raspberry-topping

[BanderChick]

Hey y'all! I hope everyone had a fantabulous and safe Christmas and New Years!

Belle...I'm so sorry to hear about your dog! :(

[Belle]

WEDNESDAY MORNING

Hi, gang. I got a new keyboard installed and now I've got SPACES!! Woot! :D

I also got an unexpected email from someone who bought and read the entire "T'on Ma" series. She loved it and wanted to know when I'd have more stories ready. Made my day! (But now I've really got to get back to writing.)

Breakfast:

hot buttered grits w/chilies and cheese
toast
fresh tangerines

[BanderChick]

Mmm...are there any grits left? Might actually warm me up. I think I've been in a constant state of cold the last few weeks. My mom likes to keep the house cold, and it has been cold at work. Brrr. I guess I just need to think warm thoughts...Florida beach, San Diego...hehe.:cool:

I hope everyone is having a great week! Halfway through!

[cotatigirl2]

Mmm...are there any grits left? Might actually warm me up. I think I've been in a constant state of cold the last few weeks. My mom likes to keep the house cold, and it has been cold at work. Brrr. I guess I just need to think warm thoughts...Florida beach, San Diego...hehe.:cool:

I hope everyone is having a great week! Halfway through!

Hi! When I go to visit my daughter in the mountains where her only heat is a woodstove (!), I have found that one of those electric throws is most valuable! They usually cost less than $25, and you just plug that puppy in and lay it across your lap, and voila, the chills disappear. You can tell mom that it uses very little electricity (true). You probably can't do that at work, but how about a heating pad in your lap? That and a nice hot cup of Constant Comment tea should chase away the shivers. I just hate to be cold!
Sending you warm hugs from California...

[BanderChick]

Hi! When I go to visit my daughter in the mountains where her only heat is a woodstove (!), I have found that one of those electric throws is most valuable! They usually cost less than $25, and you just plug that puppy in and lay it across your lap, and voila, the chills disappear. You can tell mom that it uses very little electricity (true). You probably can't do that at work, but how about a heating pad in your lap? That and a nice hot cup of Constant Comment tea should chase away the shivers. I just hate to be cold!
Sending you warm hugs from California...



Thanks! :cool:

[Belle]

FRIDAY

There are not enough degrees around here. :eek: Brrrr. So, I thought a nice hot meal would be in order.

Dinner:

homemade chicken pot pie
tossed salad
warm apple crumble

[BanderChick]

Mmm...I think that warm apple crumble sounds good! I think I'm gonna go start a fire in the cave, and sit on the couch with my apple crumble and some nice mellow music. Maybe nap by the fire. Sounds like a good night to me! (If only I didn't have to get up for work in the morning.:rolleyes:)

[Belle]

SATURDAY MORNING

Howdy, everybody. Hope you've all got enough degrees to amount to something warmer than your freezer. :rolleyes:

I want to give a shout out to all the folks who drop by the Bistro, but don't post. Everyone is welcome here, so de-cloak and say hello.

Breakfast:

home fries
breakfast steak
fried eggs
toast
fresh melon

[mamacitaRuth]

Belle, I think the Bistro should host a virtual Chili Cook-off. Lord knows it's sure cold enough in most parts for one....How about we set-up tomorrow, maybe or one day soon? Everyone could bring in their favorite chili recipe. Speaking of recipes, how's the infamous Texican cookbook coming?

[Belle]

That sounds like fun, Ruth. A Bistro chili cook off! :D

I'm not sure what to do with the cookbook. We're about halfway there and several folks who said they'd contribute still haven't. I don't want to turn into a nag. :o

[Belle]

MONDAY MORNING

Yeah, you heard me. Monday morning! So rise and shine - or - shuffle to the kitchen and grab something warm to drink.

Please check out the LLB Cookbook thread and contribute if you haven't. We're getting close, so I'm gonna keep bugging everybody til it's done. :p

Continued prayers going up for Cherie's sister. I hope they hear good news real soon.

Also, there's some smack talk on LLB's facebook page from a Viking's Fan. *some people* :rolleyes:

DH tore up our bathroom Sunday to get it ready for the new counter top coming in Friday. The sinks' plumbing (1968 vintage) is in bad shape, so we have to replace that, too. Demolition is hard work!

Have a great day, y'all!

Breakfast:

cheese omelet
toasted bagel
fresh tangerine

[Belle]

WEDNESDAY MORNING

Hi, gang! Hump day. You can do it! :)

LLB's facebook page is moving slow, as well as around here. We've gotten a few more recipes for the Texican Cookbook, so that's good, but we still need more. So, if you're lurking but feel brave 'cuz you have a GREAT recipe, please decloak long enough to post it on the cookbook thread. Thanks!

Breakfast:

sausage
hash browns
English muffin
fresh plums

[Belle]

The saga of our bathroom remodeling project continues...

We thought the counter top installers would be here Friday. Got a call last night at 8:30 that they'd be here this morning. :eek: I went into red alert.

Got up early to make a path through the clutter wide enough for the crew to haul a huge piece of heavy granite, then I threw the dogs outside (man, they're NOT happy), then I actually made the bed!!! :rolleyes:

Now, the crew is here - speaking Spanish - and running up and down the rat trail I made. Wish us all luck.

[Belle]

Another fractal...

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn290/texasbelle_02/EmeraldMandel.jpg





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[Belle]

The installers have come and gone. They worked quickly! And the counter top, in spite of the ugly wallpaper still up, looks absolutely stunning. Wow! Even DH is impressed. When we get everything put together with new tile and all, I'll have to post a pix.

[BanderChick]

Cool pic Belle! That's a neat program you got there.:cool:And good luck with the rest of your bathroom project. That sounds like a lot of work.

Man, this has been a long week! Only a day and a half left of work though! Woohoo! And it got up to almost 40 degrees here today! That's almost a heat wave! I'm about to break out the flip flops. Hehe.:p

Have a good one y'all!

[Belle]

SATURDAY MORNING

It's the weekend. Time when we don't have a boss breathing over our shoulders. However...we've just got to-do lists as long as our arms, huh? :rolleyes: Well, start in slowly, and have a Texican day!

Amy, hope the BBQ rub works out for you.
Ruth, hope you get your mystery customer solved.


Breakfast:

French toast w/glazed blackberries
fresh ground coffee or hot tea

[BanderChick]

Happy Monday y'all! Are most of you off work today? I hope so! Got any fun plans?

Here's some breakfast for ya:

-eggs with chorizo
-toast with your choice of jelly
-warm blueberry muffins
-fresh fruit salad

-coffee, tea, hot coco

[Belle]

MONDAY MORNING

Happy Martin Luther King Day!

Do you get today off? DH does, which is a very good thing because our saga not only continues, but has taken on a new dimension.

DH bought supplies for our bathroom remodeling project, including sheets of drywall. He pulled into the backyard to unload it - and got the truck stuck up to its axle in mud (after all the snow/rain we've had, it's a swamp back there). He thought he was close enough to the house to not get stuck.

Anyway, that was Saturday. Sunday he spent most of it trying to get the truck free and gave up around 5:30. He called a tow truck which promptly came out - and also got stuck!!

A second tow truck showed up eventually and got the first one free, but together they still couldn't get our truck out. :mad:

So, DH and our neighbor are going out Monday to rent some kinda monster wench/pulley deal and try that. If that doesn't work, the tow truck drivers said to call them back and they'd bring in the big guns.

In the meantime, DH is stewing over the torn up bathroom - no water, tools and garbage all over the counter and floor - and all his "free" time taken up with the truck.

Hopefully, by this time tomorrow, it'll all be over with but the crying.

Breakfast:

scrambled egg burritos
fresh grapes

[Belle]

Hi, Steph. Double post - double breakfast. :p

[Belle]

TUESDAY MORNING

Okay, like I was saying about our truck dilemma before I went to sleep... DH got up Monday and he and our neighbor went on a hunt to rent a cable/wench/pulley gizmo. They couldn't find one, and buying one was too costly.

Sooo...he called the tow truck company. The woman answering the phone said, "I've heard about you." She sent the same driver out. He had a brand new 1/2" chain cable that he attached to our truck. The cable broke! The hook came off too. Unwilling to admit defeat, he tied his cable in a knot and finally wrestled our truck out!

Yahoo!!

DH took the truck to the car wash and when he was done, noticed water pouring out of the muffler. That's how far the truck had sunk. Ground water had filled the muffler pipe. :eek:

He didn't get his to-do list started, but at least he can drive to work today. And, the whole adventure only cost $250. :p:p

Hope everybody has a good day.

Breakfast:

brown sugar oatmeal
sweet pears

[Belle]

WEDNESDAY MORNING

Hi, gang! We're half way to the weekend. ;) DH got to work with his un-stuck truck, only to find a flat later yesterday. It just took a few minutes to get the tire changed, but honestly - enough already! :p

The Boys have posted a ka-yute retro picture on their FaceBook page. It's only up for a short time so, if you haven't seen it yet, better hop over there and look. Plus, they're hinting at a European tour. :eek: I can hear Claudia and Mel screaming all the way here at just the possibility.

Make it a good day, Texican style.

Breakfast:

cherry bear claws
fresh oranges

[BanderChick]

Man, what an adventure Belle! Yikes! I'm glad it's over for yinz!

Hmmm...I wonder if the Boys would need any road help on their European tour.:pHey, a girl can dream, right? Teehee!

[mamacitaRuth]

Plus, they're hinting at a European tour. :eek: I can hear Claudia and Mel screaming all the way here at just the possibility.

Make it a good day, Texican style.



Where are you seeing this, anyway? I couldn't see anything.....just their pic.

[Belle]

Ruth - I saw it on their FB page. They'd posted a thread, and then somewhere buried in everyone's comments was that enticing tidbit when someone asked them to come to Europe.

[cre8ivepoet]

Thank goodness...I don't think I could handle them going Europe-side. How would we live with them not touring here!!? I think not. I think they would find a bunch of extra suitcases when they arrive....FULL of crazy loopies. :p

[BanderChick]

Happy Friday y'all! It's finally the weekend! (well, almost the weekend for me. Still one more day of work.:rolleyes: ) Got any fun plans for the weekend?

Hows about some fun food to kick off the weekend?

-cheese and crackers
-pepperoni
-pigs-in-a-blanket
-stuffed mushrooms
-mini quiche
-grapes
-sliced apples and pears

-cabernet, pino grigio, chilled sangria

Have a good one y'all!:cool:

[cmedina]

Think I'll sit here and enjoy the beverages!!! :p
It's been one of those weeks here, stomach virus going thru the house...last two nites were pretty much sleepless. I guess I better get to bed, I'm just sure the last one who hasn't gotten sick will be up any time now...."mommy I just threw up"....:eek: But hey, then it will have gone full circle and can kindly leave the Medina household!!!

Have a great weekend y'all :)

[Belle]

SATURDAY MORNING

It's the weekend, y'all! :D Two of my brothers are here to help with the bathroom remodeling. DH and Bro #1 got the tub out last night --- and nobody got hurt! :p (I'm so proud.)

Cindy - you poor mom, you. Hopefully the crud will disappear overnight.

Breakfast:

huevos rancheros
sliced pinepple
sopapillas w/cinnamon honey

[cassA]

Happy Friday y'all! It's finally the weekend!
.......... Got any fun plans for the weekend?

Yes indeedy. 'Twas Australia Day on January 26. So a lot of people made it a 4-day weekend. I went to a car show with hub and 2 eldest sons.
My pick. My high school sweetheart's dad bought a brand new one back in the 70s. We LOVED being able to borrow it and fang around. Sweet memories.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/cass2/FFcoupeJan2010.jpg

My son wanted to buy this car

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/cass2/camJan2010.jpg

You're dreamin' son. He needs to buy some land, not another big car.

Then celebrated a good friend's birthday. Wild girls sleepover/talkfest.
Then had a day of heaven on earth at the beach.The ocean was like a crystal clear pale green swimming pool. No waves, just how I like it.
THEN went to a festival to celebrate the indigenous culture of Australia. Two of my favourite koori artists performed. Troy Cassar-Daley and Archie Roach.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/cass2/TroyJan26-2010.jpg

My pic of Troy performing. Not a good photo. He is one of Australia's best natural born musicians imho. Here's a link if you want to know more.

http://saltwaterfreshwaterfestival.org/the-program/troy-cassar-daley/

He just won 5 more Golden Guitars, best country artist, best album, song of the year. I am SOOOOOOOOOO proud of him.

darlin' Archie and Ruby. Love on legs those two.
http://saltwaterfreshwaterfestival.org/the-program/archie-roach-ruby-hunter/

and was surprised by a band I'd never seen before. The funkiest bass player. Shame it was too hot to dance near the stage. They played at midday and the temperature reached 40 degrees celcius. Meltdown.
http://saltwaterfreshwaterfestival.org/the-program/white-house/

This was funny. They had an event titled "So you think you can didge"
Didgeridoos sound amazing when played well.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/cass2/didgeJan26-2010.jpg

I've just had a ball. Watched Los Lonely Boys in Austin DVD when I got home.
Perfect end to a perfect day.

Would you like to try what I ate for lunch yesterday?

*Crocodile and chilli sausage with lemon myrtle sauce.
*Balinese nuts ( my friend just got back from there and bought in 5kgs, they are unique and delicious)
*Fresh lychees and mango from my backyard tree. We have a bumper crop this year.

God Bless y'all.
I love Australia, my friends and family, music and LLB

sorry about the long thread but it was an action-packed and beautiful weekend that I wanted to share

[mamacitaRuth]

sorry about the long thread but it was an action-packed and beautiful weekend that I wanted to share

Never apologize, Cassie. We LOVE having you here! :cool:

[BanderChick]

Wow...what a weekend Cass! And those are some sweet cars!

[senoRita]

Enjoyed your post, Cass.:) I'll check out the links when I have more time.

[Belle]

THURSDAY MORNING

The Boys will be hitting the tour circuit in a few days. Since they've been working on new material, I wonder if we'll get to hear any of it in their shows. Man, I hope so!!

Breakfast:

banana nut muffins
blueberry muffins
whipped butter

hot coffee, cocoa and tea

[cotatigirl]

Quote:
Originally Posted by cassA View Post
sorry about the long thread but it was an action-packed and beautiful weekend that I wanted to share

Wow! Now that's wha _I_ call a weekend. Hope you have a great week, and thanks so much for sharing your weekend.

Janet

[BanderChick]

Ooh...new material? Sweet!:cool:I can't wait to hear it!

I think it would be kinda fun to learn how to play didgeridoo. I've seen videos on how to play them. It looks like it would be hard...involves circular breathing!:eek:

[BanderChick]

My mom sent this email to me, and I got quite a laugh out of it! I hope y'all enjoy it!


1. I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die.

2. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

3. I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger.

4. There is great need for a sarcasm font.

5. How the hell are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet?

6. Was learning cursive really necessary?

7. Map Quest really needs to start their directions on #5. I'm pretty sure I know how to get out of my neighborhood.

8. Obituaries would be a lot more interesting if they told you how the person died.

9. I can't remember the last time I wasn't at least kind of tired.

10. Bad decisions make good stories.

11. You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work when you know that you just aren't going to do anything productive for the rest of the day..

12. Can we all just agree to ignore whatever comes after Blue Ray? I don't want to have to restart my collection...again.

13. I'm always slightly terrified when I exit out of Word and it asks me if I want to save any changes to my ten-page research paper that I swear I did not make any changes to.

14. "Do not machine wash or tumble dry" means I will never wash this -- ever.

15. I hate when I just miss a call by the last ring (Hello? Hello? **** it!), but when I immediately call back, it rings nine times and goes to voicemail. What'd you do after I didn't answer? Drop the phone and run away?

16. I hate leaving my house confident and looking good and then not seeing anyone of importance the entire day. What a waste.

17. I keep some people's phone numbers in my phone just so I know not to answer when they call.

18. My 4-year old son asked me in the car the other day "what would happen if you ran over a ninja?" How the hell do I respond to that?

19. I think the freezer deserves a light as well..

20. I disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet on any given Friday or Saturday night more kisses begin with Miller Lites than Kay.

[Belle]

Steph, thanks for posting this. I read it out loud and DH and I chuckled all the way through it. :D

[Belle]

SUNDAY MORNING

Good morning, y'all. Hope today is a relaxed one for you so you get a chance to unwind and breathe before we plunge into a new week and a new month. (Can't believe January is gone after today.)

My brother and his youngest daughter spent yesterday with us. Brother helping DH put walls back in the bathroom (yay!!) and niece and me chatting like magpies, having the best time (she's 16 and as cute as a bug!)

From the sounds of FaceBook, the Boys are itching to get back on stage. I know their fans are itching to see them. Gonna be great! If you're on the Street Team, please be sure and catch Jeanette's post about the 2010 badges and swag.

Prayers going up for all who need them - health and wisdom and finances and relationships.

Breakfast:

French toast w/glazed peaches
scrambled eggs
Canadian bacon

[Belle]

TUESDAY MORNING

Ah, yes, getting stuck in the middle of the week. Such fun. But...the Boys' FaceBook page is almost at 9000 fans. Only 28 to go.

I took a first pass at my taxes last night. Ugh. So much information I don't have yet. :confused:

You got your Valentine something yet? And, today is GROUNDHOG DAY. So, if you're a groundhog, or know one, have a happy day!! :p

Breakfast:

sausage/egg breakfast biscuit
fresh sliced apple

[cre8ivepoet]

wattup yo? Great lines Steph! HOLY CROW it's a been a while! Think i'm gonna kick back on the couch and watch Cottonfields and crossroads....and then maybe head to the Cave. bang around on those drums....:p

[Belle]

Cree - yeah, about those drums -- we're still looking for the cymbal you banged a bit too hard and it went flying. :p Ringo said no worries, but he'd like it back if we can find it.

I just stocked the Bistro freezer with ice cream. Help yourself.

[cassA]

I just stocked the Bistro freezer with ice cream. Help yourself.
I've been eating my mangoes with vanilla yoghurt, a heavenly combination. Ice cream would be nice too. I'll be glad when the tree is empty of fruit. It hangs over my bedroom and it's like explosions going off all night as the mangoes hit the tin roof. It sets the dogs off barking too. The usual bedlam :)

The Bluesfest draws closer and I'm getting excited. I'm taking my youngest son and his GF for the first time. We are REALLY looking forward to seeing Newton Faulkner. Here's the line-up so far............

Jack Johnson, The Gipsy Kings, Lyle Lovett
Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club ®
John Mayall
Newton Faulkner
Donavon Frankenreiter, Béla Fleck's African Project featuring Oumou Sangaré
The Flatlanders, The Greencards, Old Crow Medicine Show
Justin Townes Earle, GALACTIC featuring Cyril Neville (Neville Brothers)
Lil Band O' Gold, Jessica Mauboy, Joe Bonamassa
Rockwiz, Renee Geyer, Josh White Jr., Grace Barbe, Umphrey's McGee
Jen Cloher & The Endless Sea, Johnny Green's Blues Cowboys
Tijuana Cartel, Chase The Sun, Music Maker Relief Foundation
Poor Man's Whiskey,Troy Cassar-Daley, Warren H. Williams

Tijuana Cartel has a brilliant guitarist and grooves. I haven't heard of some of the artists but that is part of the fun of the Bluesfest, discovering new music.

NO LOS LONELY BOYS :( when oh when?

[Belle]

Cass - if the Boys ever DO get to Australia, you've waited so long, I'm afraid you'd explode just from the anticipation and excitement. :D


(But what a way to go!)

Have fun at the Blues Fest. It sounds phenomenal.

[BanderChick]

That sounds like an awesome blues fest, Cass! Joe Bonamassa is awesome! And that would be so cool to see the Gypsy Kings in concert. I have one of their CDs. And I've heard a couple songs from Bela Fleck. Also some cool stuff.

Man, there sure is a ton of snow out there. We've got about a foot so far, and it's supposed to keep snowing through tomorrow evening. It's so pretty! I just wanna go out and play in the snow! I heard the DC area is supposed to get up to 3 feet of snow!:eek:

So we just found out last week that my younger brother is getting married in August! :D It's not quite official yet (he didn't actually propose), but they do have a date set. I'm very excited for him and his girlfriend! She's a great girl!

I hope y'all have a great weekend! Stay safe with all that snow out there!

[Belle]

SATURDAY MORNING

Hiya, gang. Bad weather is covering most of the country. I hope everyone's power stays on.

This is the last weekend at home for the Boys and then they hit the road. Can't wait to read reviews you guys will post. Let us know immediately if they are playing anything new...(from the new CD maybe?).

Breakfast:

scrambled eggs
smoked bacon
buttermilk biscuits
fresh tangerines

[Belle]

SUPERBOWL SUNDAY

Hey, everybody! Got your snacks ready? You having a party or going to one, or just staying home w/the family to yell at the TV? Are you watching the game or the commercials?

Oh, and has anyone figured out what the Boys are hinting at about the 'something new' in their shows?

Breakfast:

cheese toast
scrambled eggs
fresh strawberries in cream

[BanderChick]

Happy Sunday y'all! It is a beautiful sunny day here in Pgh! The snow is all sparkley, and the sky is so blue! I ended taking off work yesterday, and went out and played in the snow. We got almost 2 feet! It was up to my knees! And I helped my Dad shovel the drieway and dig out the cars. Took us almost 3 hours.

So who is everyone rooting for in the Superbowl? I'm hoping the Saints win, but I like the Colts too, so I won't be upset if they win.

Just a little over 2 months until I get to find out first hand what the "something new" is that the Boys are referring to!:D

[Belle]

WEDNESDAY MORNING

Hiya, everybody. Welcome to hump day. And the day before LLB's first show of 2010. Santa Fe is so dang lucky. They'd better tell us what the Boys' surprise is!!!

On the home front, the tilers are scheduled to come in next Monday and finish up the bathroom. I can't wait!!! The clutter and mess are starting to really bug me!

Have a great day! :cool:

Breakfast:

sausage/egg on buttermilk biscuit
fresh peach

[Belle]

Our power has been out since Thursday morning. :eek: TXU says it won't be up until Monday at the earliest. With 9" of snow, we are FREEZING in the dark, but DH bought a generator so we can save the food in the freezer. He let me plug in my 'puter while the generator's on so I can check in here. Send warm thoughts and a ST. Bernard w/whiskey.

[BanderChick]

Man, that sucks! I hope yinz get power soon!

http://www.k9-sar.com/old_site/Images/saint_bernard.jpg

[Belle]

MONDAY MORNING

Welcome to a new week. Did you have a good Valentine? You did if you caught the Boys' Live Feed Video yesterday. 95% JoJo, 5% Ringo and Henry and 100% pure fun! And H doesn't wear glasses any more!!!

Our power is back on - but thanks for the rescue, Steph. It came on late Sunday afternoon. Our house is a MESS. I tried to cancel the bathroom tilers who are supposed to be in this morning, but I don't know if they got the message, as no one called back to confirm. Oh, well...another adventure. :rolleyes:

Breakfast:

scrambled egg burritos
fresh pear

[Belle]

WEDNESDAY MORNING

Well, y'all, the Boys are headed to Europe in May. I can hear Claudia and Mel screaming all the way from here! :D Isn't it great that La Onda can represent - even an ocean away?! I sure hope there's a meet-n-greet, so those two can post photos of them with the Boys.

Breakfast:

banana pancakes
fresh grapes

[cre8ivepoet]

Dinner

cucumber sandwiches
pasta salad


fresh fruit bar

kicking off my shoes with popcorn and a movie on the couch. come join me!

[Belle]

Thanks for dinner, Cree.

Here are a few pictures of the bathroom remodel. It's not finished, but we're getting closer!

Countertop
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn290/texasbelle_02/BCOUNTER.jpg

Sink
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn290/texasbelle_02/BSINK.jpg

Shower corner
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn290/texasbelle_02/BCORNER.jpg




.

[senoRita]

Very nice Belle, your remodel looks great :)

[cassA]

Yes indeedy. 'Twas Australia Day on January 26.

........darlin' Archie and Ruby. Love on legs those two.
http://saltwaterfreshwaterfestival.org/the-program/archie-roach-ruby-hunter/

...........Perfect end to a perfect day.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/cass2/Ruby_Hunter.gif

You just never know what is going to happen next. I am so sad today. Found out yesterday Ruby Hunter died. Archie will be devastated. She was his light, his love. My heart breaks for him.
Their music has meant so much to me and so has their example of pure love.

She was the inspiration for so many of his songs...

"her gentle spirit, her sacred ways and her smile,
may disappear, they may not be here in a little while.
Sister moon, sister girl, giving birth
Mother nature, mother of pearl, sweet mother earth

So my brother don't hurt her anymore
she's got her lore , you've got yours...."

"....love in the morning is the greatest gift I know,
It makes my spirit sing here in the afterglow.
I touch your body and I touch your soul
Hold me darlin' till I grow old..
It's a spiritual thing...makes my spirit sing"


http://www.standard.net.au/news/local/news/general/tributes-flow-for-ruby-hunter/1755120.aspx

why do the good die young? I had my most powerful and memorable musical experience whilst watching Ruby and Archie perform. It was like a tendril physically reached out from them and enveloped me. No I wasn't on drugs, just really hurting and it was like they knew.
They were so much fun too. He walked across the stage and leaned behind her to sing into her microphone. She stopped the song and said "daddy, you go back to your side" and as he walked away she said, "ah that man, he makes me go weak at the knees"

Archie once signed his CD for me and he wrote "look to the sky"

RIP RUBY...a precious gem of a girl. :(

[Belle]

Cass - I'm sorry for your loss, because this sounds so personal. She left her legacy though, in her music. :(

On another note, I'm giving "Little Wolf Ranch" free until Feb 28 in eBook format. You don't have to have Kindle to download. Any eReader can be used.

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/4276

[Belle]

FRIDAY MORNING

Wow - from the FaceBook posts, LLB is taking California by storm (again). Sounds like everyone is having a good time. Can't wait to hear the reviews.

Breakfast:

hash browns
fried eggs
toasted English muffin
fresh tangerines

[cre8ivepoet]

SATURDAY

tortilla buffet with all the fixins
mexican rice

sopapilla sprinkled with cinnamon and powdered sugar


sarsaparilla

[Belle]

MONDAY MORNING

Yeehaw! It's a new week, everybody. The last one in February! The Boys' FB page only needs 90 or so new fans to reach 10,000. How cool is that? :D

Hope this Monday goes easy on all of us.

Breakfast:

poached eggs
turkey bacon
toast
fresh kiwi/strawberry salad

[Belle]

FRIDAY MORNING

Hey, gang! The weekend is upon us. You ready to have some fun? :D

Have you been following the Boys' Loco Heroes awards for all the shows lately? There are some amazing stories!

Breakfast:

apple turnovers
blueberry muffins
bear claws

[cassA]

i liked this quote I just read

Life
may not be the party we hoped for, but while we
are here we might as well dance.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/cass2/mumble22oct.jpg

:)

[cassA]

My niece's baby boy arrived safely a few days ago. He was 10 days overdue and weighed 10+lbs. What a big baby. But gorgeous no doubt. My new grand-nephew. Welcome Charlie.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/cass2/amCbaby.jpg

:)

[cassA]

FRIDAY MORNING
Hey, gang! The weekend is upon us. You ready to have some fun? :D

Have you been following the Boys' Loco Heroes awards for all the shows lately? There are some amazing stories!



I haven't heard any stories Belle. Can you tell us about some of the good folk who are local heroes?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/cass2/LLBhg.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/cass2/llbanneraaa-1.jpg


this quote was in the same email. I like it too.


.....We're conditioned to think that our lives revolve
around great moments.
But great moments often catch us unaware-
beautifully wrapped in what others may consider a small one.

....reminding us that often it is the random acts of kindness
that most benefit all of
us.


Thank you,
my
friend...

:)

[Belle]

Cass - howdy! Congratulations on Charlie's arrival. I'm sure you won't spoil him at all.

The stories are on the forum at the top. "Local Heros" contest. Lots of pictures are posted, too.

[Belle]

Just a reminder...today (Feb 28) is the last day to get free eBook "Little Wolf Ranch".

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/4276

You don't have to have a Kindle. An iPod, or a computer will work, too.



.

[Belle]

MONDAY MORNING

Welcome to March, y'all. Hopefully Spring will spring pretty soon for all those snowbound folks in the Northeast.

Speaking of snow, looks like the Boys are having some fun between shows. Running up and down the slopes all day, then giving a sizzling show at night... I don't know how they do it! :eek:

Breakfast:

cheese toast
sliced ham
grits
fresh plums

[BanderChick]

I can't believe it's March already. I sure hope spring is on it's way. I'm getting sick of the snow and cold! And scraping off my car!

I hope y'all had a great weekend! Do anything fun?

[Belle]

THURSDAY MORNING

Y'all getting warmed up for the weekend? Got any fun plans?

I just put both Miko and Lil books on Smashwords so you can download them on any eReader - not just Kindle. You can also download them straight to your computer - all at 99 cents each.

Here are the links if you're interested.

Book 1: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/10614
Book 2: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/10622

Breakfast:

cheese and bacon omelet
tortillas
fresh nectarine

[Belle]

TUESDAY MORNING

Howdy, everybody. You ready for a new day, cuz it's sure ready for you! :cool:

Breakfast:

peanut butter toast
oatmeal
fresh orange

[Cat_House]

Forecast for snow this weekend - dangit! Oh well, wouldnt be the first time Ive camped in the snow and rain (and definitely wont be the last time I complain about it either). :rolleyes:

Dinner tonight:
Chicken burrito
Diet Dr Pepper

Am I doing this right?

[Belle]

Hey, Cat. Thanks for fixing dinner! It looks delicious. :D

I'll add some raspberry sorbet for dessert.

[Cat_House]

Wednesday Night's Menu

This is gonna sound bad but Im thinking about just grabbing some chicken wings and a margarita! Who's with me?!:D

[Belle]

FRIDAY MORNING

Hey, y'all. :) Welcome to the pre-weekend we all know and love as FRIDAY!!!

Lots of excitement going on about the Houston contest with the Boys. Yeowzaa, wonder who's gonna win. Whoever it is will have a night they'll never forget!

Breakfast:

scrambled eggs
toasted English muffin w/blackberry jam
fresh bing cherries

[BanderChick]

Hey y'all! And welcome, Cat! Glad to see you around here!:cool:

It is finally the weekend! And I actually took this Saturday off work. I'm going to a baby shower, then I'm gonna spend all afternoon Saturday cleaning out my bedroom, organizing, and getting rid of stuff. I'm in spring cleaning mode. I usually hate cleaning, so I figured I'd go with with it while I'm on a role. Hehe.

Anyone else have anything fun planned for the weekend?

[Cat_House]

Saturday heading out for some off roading and hiking with friends - followed by a museum pot luck and cool lecture (by friends). Sunday should be a little more chill - probably go rock hounding with friends (and the hounds) and then go to the range and do a little shooting. Oh yeah, full on redneck weekend! :D

[desertgirl7]

Morning LaOnda!

I am so excited about the Houston contest! Me and hubby Michael entered it - hoping to win! LaOnda friends from out of state are hooking up with us in Dallas on Apr 10 for the Ft Worth Arts Festival concert, and they are going on to Houston for the concert there, so if we won we could join them there too!

On a sadder note, I am working on our taxes this weekend. Wish me luck.

Cat - I think you did it right. Did I?
_________________
Brunch

Scrambled Eggs
Sausage
Hash Browns
OJ & Java
Michael's Secret Recipe Salsa !

[Belle]

Nancy - I woke up late and have to say your breakfast looks delicious!! :D Thanks for fixing it.

Sounds like you've got a lot of Texican fun coming up. (except for the taxes part. Ppfftt)

[desertgirl7]

Nancy - I woke up late and have to say your breakfast looks delicious!! :D Thanks for fixing it.

Sounds like you've got a lot of Texican fun coming up. (except for the taxes part. Ppfftt)

Thanks Belle! It was actually Michael's menu - I can't take credit for it. I always say I married him for his salsa and enchiladas - LOL ! He makes THE best flat enchiladas (verde). Now I'm getting hungry again!

[Belle]

MONDAY MORNING

Why does it take all week to adjust to daylight savings time? Everybody walks around like zombies - even my dogs. :rolleyes:

Oh, well. It's a new week, with new possibilities. Let's dive in and enjoy it.

Breakfast:

buttermilk pancakes w/blueberry syrup
fresh peaches

[BanderChick]

Ugh, I know...I'm still having trouble adjusting to the time change. But I'm quite excited about the extra daylight at the end of the day.:cool:

I know it's kinda late, but here's a little snack for the end of the day.

-fresh mango, strawberries, grapes, and apples
-cheese and crackers
-warm gooey brownies

[Belle]

THURSDAY MORNING

Hey, gang. How's every little thing? I've been posting this everywhere, so I might as well post it here, too. "Cookin' Texican Style" (http://www.lulu.com/content/paperback-book/cookin-texican-style/8403748) is ready. The paperback costs $7.68 and the download eBook is free. It's all at cost; there is no profit. I'm really proud of the people that came together and made this happen. :D :cool:

Speaking of cooking...

Breakfast:
ham and cheese omelet
buttermilk biscuits
fresh grapes

[BanderChick]

Evenin, y'all. Man, I can't wait till this week is over. It's been long. And I still have two more days of work. Ugh.:rolleyes:But...next Tuesday I am giong to the Experience Hendrix tour in Ohio. Jonny Lang, Robert Randolph, Eric Johnson, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Joe Satriani, and more! I am so excited!!!:DI can't wait!!!

Question about the threads...when a thread hasn't been commented on in a while, does it just disappear? Is there anywhere to find it?

Have a good Friday y'all!:cool:

[Belle]

Hey, Steph, threads don't disappear. You do a search for them. On the first brown box at the top, you'll see links in blue, starting with "User CP". Look several links to the right of that and you'll see "Search". If you're looking for something specific, you can click on "Advanced".

Good luck!

[BanderChick]

Thanks Belle. The mystery is solved.:)

[Belle]

MONDAY MORNING

Howdy, gang. Sounds like the Boys had a big time in DC. Too bad CNN cut the live feed when they did. :mad: Still...we're as proud as ever.

Don't forget the LLB cookbook "Cookin' Texican Style" is ready at Lulu's (http://www.lulu.com/content/paperback-book/cookin-texican-style/8403748). Paperback is $7.68 and eBook download is free.

AND both Miko and Lil "Onda" Bus (https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/10614) and Miko and Lil "Onda" Bus (Again)" (https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/10622) are only 99 cents each as eBook downloads at Smashwords.

Breakfast:

chocolate chip pancakes
fresh oranges

[BanderChick]

Wow, no one in here but the crickets. Hehe. What's up y'all! Got any fun weekend plans?

[desertgirl7]

Wow, no one in here but the crickets. Hehe. What's up y'all! Got any fun weekend plans?

Of course, working on my LLB swag for my first street teaming for Ft Worth concert next month! Woo hoo!! :)

[BanderChick]

Of course, working on my LLB swag for my first street teaming for Ft Worth concert next month! Woo hoo!! :)



Awesome! I'll be at that concert too! I'm so excited!

[desertgirl7]

Awesome! I'll be at that concert too! I'm so excited!

Cool BanderChick! Maybe we'll get to meet. Texican style in the heart of Texas!

[BanderChick]

Happy Monday ya'll! I hope it was a good weekend for everyone! :cool: It figures that Saturday was the only nice day here, since I had to work. LOL. Since today was such a gloomy day, I actually spent most of the afternoon in the kitchen making blueberry muffins and Belle's Pina Colada Cheesecake Bars from the new cookbook.

Hows about some dinner?

-taco salad

-pina colada cheesecake bars

-margaritas

[Belle]

Hey, Steph. I just had dinner, but that looks so good, I may have to nibble a little of this and a little of that.






(grabs the cookie plate and RUNS > > > >) :p

[Belle]

> > > THUD!

Dang, what hit me?

Oh, Ruth, didn't see you standing there in the doorway.

Hey!! Where are you taking MY cookies??!! :eek:

[BanderChick]

Teehee.:p

Just so you know, the pina colada bars were great! Everyone loved them! I would highly recommend them! Was that a reipce you came up with, or just one of your favorites?

[Belle]

Hey, Steph. Glad those were a success. I "invented" them.

[cmedina]

Hey everybody...I sure hope there are leftover margaritas, I'm in need!
Had a rough day...was heading out the door to meet my mom and kids for lunch when I realized there was water all over the kitchen and family room floor! :eek: Called my hubby in a panic, where is the main water shut off??? (it's a good thing to know loopies :rolleyes:) I told him he best make his way home, think it's a pipe burst since I can still hear water flowing after turning off the water. So I started with the shop vac...ugh. He made it home and took over, I missed lunch but got my kids to their ortho appt. Came home to clean floors and fixed pipe! Yaye. Got to love my handyman hubby. ;)
Thank goodness it happened before I left for the day...that would have been a nightmare, so as bad as it was...I'm grateful, it could have been much worse.
Funny thing was hubby thought I was playing an April Fool's joke on him!! lol
(NOT)

[Belle]

Whoa, Cindy! What a mess! :(

You need a Scooby Snack.

Cheetos
Dr Pepper
Snickers candy bar

(How's that for health food?) :p

[senoRita]

Funny thing was hubby thought I was playing an April Fool's joke on him!! lol
(NOT)

What a nightmare that must have been! It's too funny that it happened on April 1!

[BanderChick]

Yikes! I'm glad things worked out, Cindy!

I felt like I could have used a margarita by the time I got home yesterday. I had a rehearsal at 7, and I usually get home from work about 6. I figured I'd have plenty of time to eat dinner, etc, and get to rehearsal on time. Well...my car started acting up right after I left work. I barely managed to make it to a gas station out near work (my car had a little more than a half tank of gas, but the fuel pump is bad). I managed to make it to the highway, and traveled a few miles before the car started acting up again. Had to pull over. Sat there for about 10 minutes, and after I restarted the car, it seemed to be okay. I had to pull over again closer to home. I did manage to make it home, change, grab a quick bite to eat, then was out the door again (took a different car). I ended up being half an hour late to rehearsal. :rolleyes: Needless to say, the car is going in the shop next week.

[Belle]

SUNDAY MORNING

HAPPY EASTER!!

May today be filled with family, fun, and also an attitude of gratitude. Where would we be without today, those thousands of years ago?

Breakfast:

Belgian waffles w/whipped cream and glazed blackberries
fresh roasted coffee, hot tea, hot cocoa




.

[BanderChick]

Happy Easter y'all!:)

[BanderChick]

Mornin y'all! I'm posting this from Texas!!!:D Tonight is Jonny Lang, and tomorrow is LLB! I can't wait!

How's about some breakfast?


-scrambled eggs with chorizo and green chiles
-medium and hot salsa
-hash browns
-warm blueberry muffins
-fresh fruit salad

-coffee, tea, milk

[cassA]

Jonny Lang AND LOS LONELY BOYS ! :eek:
Lucky you Steph, rock on .......and then tell us about it please.

I really enjoyed Joe Bonamassa at the Bluesfest. Lots of great musicians there.
I really enjoyed the week alone at Easter when my hub drove to Melbourne to visit his mum. You're never alone really when you have 4 chihuahuas :D
My favourite time of year in Australia...autumn (fall). The weather is superb.
Boy the seasons roll by fast when you are 499.

**leads the girls to the top of the mountain to watch the sun rise over the sea.....then offers breakfast**

fresh juice and/or rooibus tea

Toast and Vegemite...go on, try it. I don't eat it anymore, it's so salty it makes your eyes water.

fresh fruit salad and yoghurt


OR in the backroom of the Bistro - follow your nose
Strong coffee and Lindt chocolate....ssshhhhhhhhhh

[BanderChick]

Hola mi amigos! Como estas? Estoy muy bien, pero muy cansada. Hehe. This is gonna be a busy week. I play in a community band and jazz band, and our concert is this coming Sunday. And I'm trying to learn to play flute by then. Haha. After this week, my schedule will open up a bit. That will be nice to have some more free time to read/practice/work out.

I had such a wonderful time in Texas! It was so cool that I finally got to meet Belle and get to know her better! :cool: And her dogs are just sweetest. The concerts were awesome! Both Jonny and the Boys were on fiyah!

Well, I am off to practice a little more then make some Mexican Fudge for a class I have on Wednesday nights. But I brought some by the Bistro to share with y'all. It's still warm and gooey! Have a good one, everybody!:)

[cre8ivepoet]

Note to self: you love your dog and are more connected to him than you realize.

I took my Bandit to Petco Saturday for a grooming/nail clipping session. It was my very first time. When I got there Bandit was whining - from fear or that he was smelling the other pooches I couldn't tell. He peed on the floor. :o I cleaned that up. The lady at the counter says "We'll call you in 2-3 hrs when he's ready."

I said what?:eek: (they didn't bother to tell me this when i called to make the appt) I clutched his leash with the force of an alligator attack. 2-3 hrs?!?, I said. The glaze in the lady's eye said "oh boy she's one of these types". She disappeared & came back with a younger woman, foreign.

It took a few minutes, but they managed to convince me Bandit would be fine. I was nearly hyperventilating/in tears and to make matters worse Bandit started shaking and whining when the young woman picked him up. She was very kind and good to him but it doesn't really matter when your doggie-baby is crying for you. I had to walk around petco for an hour before i could make myself leave.

Of course everything turned out okay. It made me feel stupid when I picked him up & he was fine (he buried his cute little head right under my chin into my neck). But omg, I didn't realize how connected to him I am until Saturday. I know I love him, but well - now I realize how much. :o :D

[Belle]

Oh, dear, Cree. I'm the same way. That's why I can never leave my fur babies in a kennel. If we can't take them with us, I find a house/dog sitter, so they at least get to stay at home.

I am such a wuss!

:rolleyes:

[mamacitaRuth]

* walks in, flips on the lights * Hellooooo? Anybody here....? Guess not.
* pfffew! blows the dust off the counter * This place is really deserted....

Let's cook up something from the Texican cookbook....maybe the smells will lure them back in....Did y'all have a good weekend? Been hidin' out on Facebook, have ya? LOL....From some of the posts there, some pretty fun stuff going on!

SUNDAY NIGHT SUPPER

salsa verde enchiladas
cornbread w/honey and butter

Mexican fudge
sopapillas

[Belle]

*sniff sniff*

Hmmm! What smells so good?

Dishes up a plate and carries it to the porch. "Hiya, Ruth! Mind if I join you?"

Puts feet on footrest and digs in.

"I'll visit with you in a minute. I'm too busy chewing right now." :D

[BanderChick]

Mmmm...that looks like a good dinner Ruth! I actually made your breakfast crockpot recipe the other day to take into work. Everyone loved it!

I hope y'all had a wonderful weekend! Do anything fun? My bro and his fiance came home for the weekend, so that was nice to see them. And we got to meet our family friend's new puppy. We had always watched their old dog when they were out of town, but he passed away several months ago. The new puppy is just so cute! And he loves to cuddle!

Have a good Monday y'all!:cool:

[Belle]

Hi, Steph. *wave*

Speaking of dogs, Dixie and DH are going on a road trip to Colorado starting Monday. She's packed her food dish, water dish, toys, pillow and lots of food. She says she wants to bring home a bear. Yuh huh. That's gonna happen! :p

[BanderChick]

Awww, Dixie gets to go on a roadtrip.:) I hope she gets time to just run around and explore! (And maybe get that bear. Hehe.:p)

[Belle]

DH called a little bit ago. Dixie ran into her first elk. :eek:

Her nose is still throbbing from sniffing so hard.

hehehe

[BanderChick]

Wow...I'm sure that was quite the experience! Hehe.

I finally got a new laptop tonight! My old one was 8 years old, and verrrrry slow. I am really liking this one! It's a lot faster.:D

[Belle]

Steph, congrats on your new 'puter. I had to replace the keyboard on mine.

DH and Dixie are home now. He discovered she's not a mountain dog. We raised a pillow princess. :p He said if he'd thrown a sofa out on the property, she'd have been happy.

Oh, sheesh!

He got a great pix of her staring through the truck window at a herd of elk. Her ears are pointing so hard...

She's zonked out on the sofa right now, all four paws in the air, glad to be home.

[BanderChick]

Aww, that's too funny! "Pillow princess". Hehe!:p

I am so glad it is finally the weekend! It has been a long and slow week. But I am driving out to Ohio tomorrow to visit some good friends who I haven't seen in a quite a while! I'm so excited! And maybe I'll even have some downtime to do some writing! (Thanks for the inspiration, Belle!;))

What does everyone else have planned for the weekend? Something fun I hope!

How's about some snacks? Just relax, fix a plate, grab a drink, and go sit on the porch and gaze at the stars!

-taquitos
-creamy salsa dip with fresh tortilla chips
-homemade guacamole
-warm churros

-margaritas, your favorite cerveza (perfectly chilled)

[desertgirl7]

Hey Belle, my two dogs Sampson & Sweetie are pillow princes. They have their own room (the laundry room) with a doggy door to outside. Hubby put a baby bed mattress in there for them, complete with baby bed sheets. They're not spoiled, just very loved!

Hey Stephanie, yum yum I'm hungry. Churros are my fav. Too early for a 'rita, I'll take mine with coffee, please, and thank you! Hope you have fun in Ohio. I have busy weekend planned, too. Today, shopping for outfits to wear to daughter's graduation from nursing school, and outfits to wear to nephew's wedding. Tomorrow, going to grand-nephew's birthday party. Also cousin is in town from Colorado. Oh well, staying busy keeps me out of trouble.

[cassA]

yum yum

funnily enough I just told my husband on the weekend that is what I want on my tombstone. My life seems to revolve around growing/buying/cooking/eating food. Lucky me eh?
I wanted to tell you gals I didn't go and see hub's band to celebrate my birthday. That week turned sad. In my community, my dear friend's mum died from cancer, 18 and 20 yo boys died instantly when they ran their car into a tree and a couple who delayed having kids for careers first had a baby boy and he only lived for 20 hours. I cancelled my girls night out. I,everyone really, was in shock. Now I read about Cheryl's sister. :(

Life...it's precious and we keep on. This weekend past I went and visited my youngest son and gf in their new flash home. I'm so happy for them ( told hub I was over living in a shack in the bush. I wanna white house :)
He said , come up with $400 bucks a week . Hmmmmmmm :eek: n/m)

I want to show you my pillow puppies, but I've run out of computer time. It's raining here. I wish that oil wasn't heading for the coast in the USA.

good luck amigas....bbl :D

[cassA]

* pfffew! blows the dust off the counter * This place is really deserted....

Mexican fudge


you are not wrong Ruth. I'll press on regardless, speaking of Fudge and pillow puppies.
My eldest son bought home his dogs Fudge and Fritz for a weekend visit. You'd imagine them "ruffin' it" in the bush. No way, I like to fuss over them, my substitute grandkids for now.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/cass2/FAnzac10.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/cass2/F22Anzac10.jpg

was listening to Stevie Ray Vaughn yesterday and said if he was alive he'd have LLB touring with him for sure. Wouldn't that be nice ?
Rock on y'all :)

[senoRita]

Hoping that all mother's enjoy their special day today!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

[BanderChick]

I hope all you Mothers had a wonderful Mother's Day and got to do something special!

Have any of you seen the movie The Philadelphia Story? I just watched that today. I loved it! I love old movies, and especially old movies with James Stewart. He was so handsome! Hehe. And I just watched Mr. Smith Goes to Washington last night. Another good one. Do yinz have any favorite old movies?

Have a good one!:cool:

[Belle]

Steph - I love the Philadelphia Story, especially the opening where Cary Grant pushes Kathryn Hepburn in the face for snapping his favorite golf club in half. hahahaha! Now THAT's a breakup. :D

I (finally) saw Avatar this weekend. Loved it!

[BanderChick]

Yeah, that was a pretty good scene. Hehe.:)

[cre8ivepoet]

from here to eternity
roman holiday
cat on a hot tin roof

[BanderChick]

Thanks Cree! I love old movies! From Here to Eternity is available to watch instantly on Netflix, so maybe I'll watch that later today. :cool:

What are everyone else's favorite old movies?

[Belle]

SUNDAY MORNING

Hi, gang. I haven't gotten to bed yet, so I thought I'd fix some breakfast first. I'm learning how to make book trailers. It's a lot of fun, but time consuming.

Sounds like everyone at ODR6 is having a blast! Glad the weather turned out for them.

I hope everyone got their bumper stickers alright. I've heard from most, but not all.

Breakfast:

hash browns
country ham
fried eggs
buttermilk biscuits
fresh figs

[desertgirl7]

Thanks Cree! I love old movies! From Here to Eternity is available to watch instantly on Netflix, so maybe I'll watch that later today. :cool:

What are everyone else's favorite old movies?


Doctor Zhivago, Funny Girl, & Funny Lady. Omar Shariff and Barbara Streisand, my fav's! And of course, all the old westerns...loved those!

[desertgirl7]

Good morning Belle! I did get my bumper stickers, thank you! They are beautiful! Thanks for all your hard work on that. Forgot to reply. Been so busy trying to get my Richardson Wildflower review done I forgot. I wrote 2 really long reviews and each time the computer gobbled them up! Then we got sick, at least we weren't sick for the concert. I wrote another review on Word. Got my pics ready. Hopefully I can get them posted today without a hitch. So that is what my Sunday is gonna be. Hope everyone has a great day and week ahead! I feel very blessed today, to be a part of LaOnda. I have made so many new friends and I'm experiencing how good it feels to give back to the Boys just a small part of what they have given to us.


Breakfast
-------------
Coffee
(too excited about posting my review and pics to eat!)

[cassA]

cat on a hot tin roof

love love love Paul Newman. They weren't "classics" when I was a little girl, just movies. I loved the musicals. Loved Yul Brunner in "The King and I" etc etc etc.

I think I told you I'm a fan of Russell Crowe (why I even like his band). We saw "Robin Hood" the other day and thoroughly enjoyed it. I came out saying "I want a horse and a bow and arrow". Russ has a "Museum of Interesting Things" near here and the Robin Hood costume is there. Might go see it, breathe the Big Russ fumes :D

Jojo has voice problems, we have drummer problems. Hub is in 3 bands, the same drummer in 2 of them. He's up and left without telling us and they are solidly booked. It's a bit of a nightmare keeping the diary and gig guide in order and telling everyone where and when they have to be.
It's only rock and roll...it'll be alright on the night :confused:

Be good gals....seeya round like a record

:)

[Belle]

This is the first book trailer I've ever made. It's for another author brave enough to let me loose on his work. bwahahaha <object width="480" height="385">


<embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_cpypiFS9M8&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></object>

[desertgirl7]

This is the first book trailer I've ever made. It's for another author brave enough to let me loose on his work. bwahahaha <object width="480" height="385">


<embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_cpypiFS9M8&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></object>

Very cool, Belle! You are so talented! Loved it!

[cre8ivepoet]

yo. whatup peeps?

[senoRita]

Yo Cree, where have you been? So nice to see you on the Fourm today. I'm about to see LLB at the Toas Solar Music Festival. Got my bumper stickers to give away, my LaOnda badge, and my camera ready to go! :D

[Amor]

Hola, Belle, nice trailor....congratulations!!
Rita, you have a fabulous time and remember me when you take some "Henry" shots...you know what I am talking about !!!
;)

[senoRita]

Oh ya Amor, I know what you are talking about! I should be able to get some good shots of Henry before the sun goes down. You know I'm going to be the first one at the front of the stage before anyone even wakes up. ;)

[Belle]

Welcome to Friday, y'all. :D

Rita, I know you'll have a great time at the show. My friend might be there. (She saw them in Austin last November.)

I just got a new laptop. The downside is trying to configure it like I need it. :rolleyes: I've got nothing else to do this weekend. hahaha

[cmedina]

Belle, congrats on the trailer...you always do awesome work!
Rita, have a great time getting LONELY!!
I'm with Ev (Amor) takes lots of pics for us Florida loopies since we have NO shows in the near future :(

[BanderChick]

Hey y'all! What's shakin? I hope everyone is having a good weekend so far! I get to go to the dentist tomorrow. Woohoo! LOL. It's just for a cleaning, so it shouldn't be too bad.

I hope everyone that has LLB shows coming up has a great time! Summer is always a good concert season. I don't get to see the boys again until October when they're coming to Ohio.

Have a good one y'all!:cool:

[cherienjim]

we're going in october too. i love summer, but anxiously waiting until oct.
:):cool:

[Belle]

Hi, gang. I'm opening up the kitchen for some grub. I feel like celebrating. One of the book trailers I made for a client hit the "most watched" on You Tube. I just hope it brings him lots of book sales (which was the whole point). :D

Anyway...

dinner:
chicken fried steak
mashed potatoes w/cream gravy
fresh cantaloupe
sliced garden tomatoes
corn on the cob

peach cobbler a la mode

[desertgirl7]

Congrats Belle! Way to go!

[Belle]

Thanks, Nancy. I really enjoy making those book trailers. I've even toyed with the idea of collecting concert pictures from the folks here and making one of La Onda and LLB in action. I KNOW there are some awesome photographs floating around. :D

[desertgirl7]

I'd be happy to contribute some of my pics to that project - actually I'd be honored. You should do it, Belle!!!

[Belle]

I tell you what, Nancy. Please send me some photos (5-6 maybe?) and I'll make a demo of what I'm talking about. That way others can add to the collection for one La Onda video.

How about that?

I should add to please include names of people in the photos (except of course for HJR).

magnoliab@prodigy.net

Thanks!
Belle

[desertgirl7]

Will do, post haste! This is gonna be fun! Love these LLB projects!

[BanderChick]

Neat idea about the LLB trailer!:cool:

[cmedina]

Belle always has fun and creative ideas!! Can't wait to see it! :)

[Belle]

Thanks, Steph and Cindy. I just sent out the request for permission, so I'll know soon (I hope).

[BanderChick]

Hey y'all! How's it going? It's been a while since anyone has posted in here. Are y'all still around? Seen any good concerts lately? Got any good LLB shows comin up?

I hope everyone is having a great weekend!:cool:

[desertgirl7]

Hey Stephanie, getting our DFW LaOnda group ready for the TX Rangers Game show on 08/29! Wish you could make another TX road trip and join us! It's gonna ROCK!

Going today to get a little update on my make-up with a gurlfrend. WooHoo. What fun! Have a great day today!

[Belle]

I'm laying out a Bistro picnic by the lake in honor of the Boys playing at the ball park today. Can't wait to get the play-by-play ... not on the game, but on the concert. Wonder if they'll play Rockpango?

Picnic:

grilled hotdogs and hamburgers
potato salad
stuffed jalapenos
watermelon wedges
chocolate cupcakes (from the Texican Cookbook)

[BanderChick]

Ooh, picnic. I think I'll grab a cupcake. That goes well with chardonnay right? Hehe. So I was all excited and I thought LLB was playing in Marion Ohio on Sunday, October 17th. Then I checked the schedule and realized they are playing on Saturday, the 16th. That won't work for me. :( But hopefully I can still see them in Youngtown on the 15th. Nancy...I would love to make another DFW trip! I had such a great time when I was there, and I really like the area! Maybe next year when I have more vacation time.

So my younger brother got married this past weekend! I can't believe he's married! It was such a beautiful day! And such a wonderful ceremony and fun reception! And now that all that is over, I can relax and get back to a normal schedule. Hehe.

How's everyone else doing? Anything new and exciting?

[Belle]

Hiya, Steph. Glad to see you here!

I have another puppy story for you, except this time it isn't about Dixie. It's about our new dog, Codi Blue. She was a stray and we rescued her from the pound. She might be a year old now, and she's part Dalmatian. She HATES bugs.

The other night, DH and I are in the den. Codi was sleeping, but gets up and starts Grroof-ing, her nose pointed to the carpet, and her circling a spot.

I said, "She's found a bug."

DH gets up and looks. "It's not a bug. It's a scorpion!"

One squish of size 10 later, and scorpion is history. Codi rescued my bare feets from getting stung. Yay, Codi!! :D

Dinner:

Beef stroganoff
hot buttered noodles
spinach salad
Croissants

Cherry cheesecake

[mamacitaRuth]

Yikes, Belle! Glad it was your bare feet and not mine....

Hey, everybody! How's it going? Haven't been here in a while. No computer makes it hard to get around.

Haven't been to a picnic yet this summer, so your spread looks rreally good, Belle. Anybody got any big plans for Labor Day weekend? I plan to sleep!!

[cliffd64]

Yikes, Belle! Glad it was your bare feet and not mine....

Hey, everybody! How's it going? Haven't been here in a while. No computer makes it hard to get around.

Haven't been to a picnic yet this summer, so your spread looks rreally good, Belle. Anybody got any big plans for Labor Day weekend? I plan to sleep!!

Hopefully I won't have to be guarding downed wires from Hurricane Earl this weekend... we are all on alert here (work for a power company in Connecticut) just in case we have major outages. My outage task is to guard downed wires to prevent the public from getting injured ... not a lot of fun in the middle of the night... but thank god for iPods and my LLB playlist :)

[Belle]

Hiya, Ruth and Cliff! [wave]

We've got company all weekend with a feast planned on Sunday. Not sure what it'll be yet, but I imagine it will involve my DH smoking something - like a brisket.

Okay, I just made myself hungry. :rolleyes:

[BanderChick]

Holy cow Belle!:eek:A scorpoin?!?!?!?!? Man am I glad I didn't see one of those while I was there!! I might have passed out from hyperventilating or something. I definitely have a phobia of bugs. Haha.

Don't really have any plans here for the weekend. Just relaxing.:cool:

[Belle]

FRIDAY MORNING

I haven't fixed breakfast here in ages! :o So, I thought I'd put on the coffee and see how everyone's doing.

My computer is still at the shop, getting a new hard drive installed. I am so grateful I still have my old laptop and can get online. Otherwise...*shiver*

Once I'm back to normal, I've got to finish the graphics for Keep on Giving in the discography section. There's a spot of Spanish in Oye Mamacita that I can't figure out. I'm hoping Rita will drop by and lend a hand. She's good at that. :cool: I tried to transcribe the chatter in between songs and post it on the thread. I call those "Garza Gab".

Let's see...what else? Oh, I know. My dogs Dixie and Codi had an adventure. In our sun room, DH was cleaning off the loveseat and this little mouse jumped from behind the cushions. :eek: Like a flash, Codi chased it. Just as it almost reached the backdoor, Dixie came out of nowhere in front. DH said they shared a 'mouse snack'. Eewww.

And, I got a call Thursday night from Nancy at the show in Lubbock. I got to hear Oye Mamacita! The boys were smokin! (as usual.) Thanks, Nancy!

So, what you been up to?

Breakfast:
Denver omelets
hot tortillas
fresh nectarines

Have a great Friday, y'all! Enjoy the new CD.

[BanderChick]

Happy October y'all! Although, it has been quite rainy here the last week. I'm kinda getting sick of the gloominess though. Haha. How is everyone else's October been so far?

[Belle]

Monday, Nov. 1

Yep. Time to turn the calendar over, hide the rest of the Halloween candy and think about...(dare I say it)...Christmas. :eek:

What's up with you guys? The Bistro's been awfully quiet.

Our fridge died last weekend. It was only 20+ years old. My DH has jury duty today. (He's really thrilled about that one. :rolleyes:) My lifelong girlfriend is coming in from NM this week to spend some time with us. I've got a book signing Saturday that she's going to with me.

Let's see...what else? Oh, I know. Ant and I are talking about collaborating on another song. I've sent him the lyrics so he can come up with some killer blues. I love working with that guy. He's so creative! (And Cern, too!) The only problem is now I HAVE to finish writing the book it goes with.

For this forum, I got as many videos as I could find attached to the discography songs. Some of the videos aren't that good, but at least you can hear what the song sounds like. Some of them aren't on CDs, so they're really treasures!

Have a great Monday.

Breakfast:

huevos rancheros
flour tortillas
sliced pineapple
coffee, hot tea, juice

Orale, y'all!

[BanderChick]

Wow...I can't believe it's November already! Have fun and good luck at your book signing Belle!

[kimann]

You had such a nice newsy post there Belle I just had to respond. I don't know if you remember meeting me in Texas at the Threadgills show last Nov for 1969 CD Release - I was the big girl from Florida. I really enjoyed hanging with you during the show. Hope to see ya next year in Texas again. I didn't make it to Texas this year.
The latest news for me is I did get to take an awesome LLB trip in October to Ohio with Cindy (cmedina) and Lisa (from tn). There were about 50 La Onda at the second Ohio show and we had a great time together. Racerpam and her DH were there as well as some Chicago folks. Also got to meet cheryl and her DH from erie, pa. Really a wonderful trip.
I hope you continue to produce quality work this year and that you have good health. Have a great holiday season !

kimann

[Belle]

Hey, Kimann *wave*

Isn't hanging with La Onda the best? Especially when you get to meet someone face-to-face for the first time (even though you've known them for years?)

I get to meet Nancy D (desertgirl7) and a few others at Granada at the end of November. That's gonna be fun.

I know the Boys get a kick out of seeing La Onda show after show all across the country. :D

Maybe we'll run into each other in 2011...at the tour bus...and be invited in for tortillas...(yeah, right, but I can dream).

[Belle]

FRIDAY MORNING

Just checking the forum stats and noticed that we have 1700 threads and just clicked over 27,000 forum members. :eek:

Where are 26,900 of 'em?

Breakfast:

Denver omelets
home fried potatoes
fresh strawberries

[mamacitaRuth]

FRIDAY MORNING

Just checking the forum stats and noticed that we have 1700 threads and just clicked over 27,000 forum members. :eek:

Where are 26,900 of 'em?

Breakfast:

Denver omelets
home fried potatoes
fresh strawberries

* wave * Hi, Belle! We got our first snow last night....weird to see snow covering autumn leaves and roses still in bloom!

[Belle]

Hiya, Ruth. *wave back* Oreo's been lookin' for you.

Snow? :eek: It snowed in Amarillo last night, too.

Not here, though. Better not, either, at least not yet. I'm not quite done with Fall.

[desertgirl7]

Hey, Kimann *wave*

Isn't hanging with La Onda the best? Especially when you get to meet someone face-to-face for the first time (even though you've known them for years?)

I get to meet Nancy D (desertgirl7) and a few others at Granada at the end of November. That's gonna be fun.

I know the Boys get a kick out of seeing La Onda show after show all across the country. :D

Maybe we'll run into each other in 2011...at the tour bus...and be invited in for tortillas...(yeah, right, but I can dream).

Can't wait to meet you Belle! I'm so excited and it's gonna be so much fun! So far its me and hubby and you and Felix for sure from DFW LaOnda, along with VelvetSky and a few maybe's from AustinStatFan, Wing and Sarah, so we'll have a good size group to represent! Hope Yvonne and Kathy can make it too! The Granada is very near and dear to me, that's where I met Amy and she introduced me to spreading the LaOnda love. I hope I can fill Amy's shoes and spread enough love to grow our group even more. Cuz "that's what it's all about" - sharing the LLB love. And if we manage to get some of LLB tortillas then I'll be sharing in that peace and love too! Woo Hoo Baby Hell Yeah!

[cassA]

Hola musiclovers and LLB amigas,

I was hoping, I really was.....

The second Bluesfest announcement for 2011 includes:

Jethro Tull, ZZ Top, John Legend, Gurrumul (Bluesfest exclusive),
Toots & the Maytals, Pete Murray, Wolfmother, Funky Meters,
Irma Thomas, Booker T, Los Lobos, Kasey Chambers,
Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band,
Tim Robbins & the Rogues Gallery Band, The Dingoes, Diesel,
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, B.B. & the Blues Shack,
Joe Louis Walker, Phil Jones & the Unknown Blues, The Snowdroppers, Ray Beadle, Nat Col & the Kings, and Barrence Whitfield.

The new names join the artists first announced in November which included:

Bob Dylan, B.B. King, Ben Harper and Relentless7,
Elvis Costello & the Imposters, Michael Franti & Spearhead,
Rodrigo y Gabriela, The Cat Empire,
Blind Boys of Alabama featuring Aaron Neville,
Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Band,
Robert Randolph & the Family Band, Fistful of Mercy, Mavis Staples, Xavier Rudd, Trinity Roots, Little Bushman, Tony Joe White,
Indigo Girls, Kate Miller-Heidke, Eric Bibb, Washington,
Ash Grunwald, Ruthie Foster, C.W. Stoneking,
Jeff Lang, Saltwater Band,
and RocKwiz Live.

BOB DYLAN .....BB KING.....even Los Lobos just got added

but still no Los Lonely Boys :(

I'll be 50 on April 20...I woulda saved a slice of birthday cake for them
It's harvest time in Oz...all those things.
But still no Los Lonely Boys :(

In the mean time I'm going to see U2 next Wednesday **excited**
and staying a few days with each of my sons on the Goldy and Brizvegas.

My white boxer Monty Zoomer is 7 months old now. Deaf as a post, but so handsome and funny and full of love.
all that and the LLB Christmas album to listen to. Blessed.

Thank you thank you thank you
keep smiling gals....make 'em wonder what you've been up to

:)

[mamacitaRuth]

Cassie, so good to hear from you, my friend.....That's too bad about the show, but they'll be there someday...OR! you could come here! We'll work on that...gotta hit the lottery first! :)

[Belle]

Saturday

It's the last weekend before Christmas and I expect most of us have a flurry of last minute items/tasks to get done. Keep your wallets close and your credit cards closer. Don't want no ID thievery going on. :eek:

(My DH has his first day off in over 21 days and gets to spend it standing in line at the Post Office. He "gets" to go back to work Sunday. :( But at least he thinks he'll have Christmas off.)

Anyway... have some good ol' Bistro food before you head out.

Breakfast:

buttermilk pancakes w/maple or blueberry syrup or molasses
sausage (hot or mild)
fresh sliced pineapple

coffee, hot tea, cocoa, juice

[Belle]

It's Thursday, Christmas Eve eve.

Shopping done?
Presents wrapped?
Turkey thawing?
Cookies baked?

In all the last minute check-list rush, stop by and have some Bistro food with friends by the fireplace.

Dinner:

chili (hot or mild)
toppings
grated cheese
green onions
sour cream
crackers or cornbread muffins

pecan brownies

[cre8ivepoet]

Sunday December 26th


Dinner
Leftover Spiral Brown Sugar ham
Green bean mixed with taters flavored with pork
deviled eggs

Red velvet cake
Apple Pie

*sigh back to work tomorrow!

[cassA]

New Year's Eve already here in Australia.

Menu
Champagne
champagne champagne
and for afters.....champagne

j/k- not this year. I'm the designated driver (whooppee). My operation is in 10 days time, so I have to behave. I am getting together with my girl posse though, they wouldn't take no for an answer or I can't say no to them.

I had a beautiful Christmas surprise. My youngest son said "sorry it's just a card mum" But when I opened it a concert ticket fell out. He'd written - "wishing you a speedy recovery....'cause we're off to see the King of Scotland, you'll need you laughing muscles to be working". Billy Connolly in February:D
He and I were the last up on Christmas night playing guitar. I was blown away by how beautiful his singing voice is. He'd kept it a secret. His New Year's resolution is to busk, mine is to not play poker machines.
What's yours?

wish Los Lonely Boys had been the support act

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U2 the night I saw them in Brisbane. I got to within blowing a kiss distance of the band, so lucky, a security guard asked "are you on your own?" and gave me a 3rd row ticket :eek: gracias muchos grande gracias **faint**

So many stories, my kitchen is just being renovated by hub and son 2, hub is playing in 3 bands now, my dogs are thriving, it's rained for weeks so everything is green and lush....blessed be. And music like that of Los Lonely Boys exists in the world and I know a bunch of good-hearted souls such as you gals.

Dinner
smoked chicken
Yamba prawns
green salad
herb bread
strawberries
lots and lotsa chocolate
champagne, bourbon or beer
soda water for me ....seriously our menu here in Oz tonight
good company
lotsa laughs and love

HAPPY NEW YEAR amigas....look out 2011, here we come!!!

[Belle]

Cass - HI!!! So glad you dropped in. Billy Connolly is hysterical. If laughter is the best medicine - you're in for an overnight cure.

Thanks for posting the feast! New Year's Eve is the Bistro's 5th Anniversary. It opened 12-31-06 (on the old forum) and has been rolling along ever since. Lots of history (not to mention great menus) in these pages.

[Belle]

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I'm putting out the New Year's Eve buffet early because I know a lot of you will be heading out for parties and fireworks later. Drop by and say howdy while you're here.

Happy 5th Anniversary to the Bistro, too!

Buffet:

prime rib
shrimp - boiled, deep fried
lobster
twice baked potatoes
rice pilaf
pumpernickel rolls
Parker House rolls
butternut squash
asparagus tips w/sauce
stuffed mushrooms

Black Forest cake
Amaretto cheesecake
Pecan tarts
Strawberry parfait

champagne
wine
espresso
iced tea




.

[cre8ivepoet]

i think i missed a great new year's eve dinner!

[Belle]

Saturday

In order to celebrate 2011's one-week-old birthday, I decided to open the Bistro and cook up breakfast. I know. About time, huh? :rolleyes:

How's everybody doing so far? How many resolutions are still alive and kicking? How'd your week go?

I've spent mine in the literary world, writing and editing. But I'm really excited about my newest story. It's off my usual Texas based novel. (I'm giving the last Black Wolf story a rest since I can't seem to make any headway with it.) This new one, "Lady Gwendolyn" is set in merry old England and has ladies in distress, knights, castles, but, alas, no dragons. :eek:

Breakfast:
Belgian waffles
sausage
homefried potatoes
fresh strawberries

hot coffee, tea, cocoa and juice of your choice

(Dang! I went and made myself hungry.) :p


.

[Belle]

Here's one literary project I've been working on with a group from Bestseller Bound - and it's done.

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[Belle]

Sunday

Now that the Rockpango CD track list has been released, I've started some preliminary work on the discography graphics. Not quite sure what to do with "Porn Star" :eek::D so I'm waiting to see the lyrics first.

How's your Sunday afternoon going? How about I set up a buffet?

Sunday afternoon/evening buffet

chicken fingers w/honey mustard or ranch
pizza slices
chili
stuffed mushrooms
home fried potatoes
mac n cheese
tomato/feta salad
spinach salad
cornbread muffins
Parker House rolls

Gingerbread w/applesauce or whipped cream
triple chocolate brownies

[mamacitaRuth]

T.G.I.F. Supper, Texican ROCK party style ---

Belly up, boys and girlzzz.....This was the week from H-E-double toothpicks, and it's time to REEEEEEELLLLLLAAAAAXXXXXX!!!!!!

meatball and pepper subs
hot tortillas w/durango sauce (caliente! :eek:)
fresh fruit bar
hot mudslide cake w/amaretto whipped cream

cervesas
coffee to warm up for those that are still in the frozen tundra, like myself...
(so sick of winter)
and, my personal favorite, a MARGARITA bar!

ENJOY!! and have a wonderful weekend....

[Belle]

Ooohhh, yeeaaahhh, Ruth's in the house.

Thanks for the spread. I'm digging in. :D

[cre8ivepoet]

*plops on the couch and flips on the HDTV and watches rerun of Crossroads.

Gotta get my LLB fix somehow. Since obviously they are lost and don't know how to get to Florida. Me and Ev even gave them a map last year. I don't think it helped. :rolleyes:;)

[cassA]

Since obviously they are lost and don't know how to get to Florida. Me and Ev even gave them a map last year.


Proactive my dear. Love it. Sisters are doing it for themselves...ring that bell:)
I tried to get Bono and Luka Bloom to buy the house and land that was for sale next door to me. As my mother says "it doesn't hurt to ask, they can only say no"......... or completely ignore you in case you are a looney stalker fan :p

"Australians all let us rejoice....."
**looks around** just me eh? January 26th. Australia Day here. Hub is off to a hot afternoon gig soon. Poor bloke, playing for inebriates in the hot hot sun. I'd go, 'cept I'm still sore after the big o. Just me and the puppies to contemplate what it means to be Australian.
**collects firewood**

Do you have an equivalent to a camp oven? Cast iron lidded cooking pot. Get the fire down to coals and ash. Fill the pot with whole chicken & veges, bury it under the ash, wait half and hour, dig it up.....
**kisses finger tips** delicious. The flavour is unique. My camp oven was a gift from a bushie friend long-dead now ( motorbike accident) It's a treasure of mine.

**throws shrimp on barbie**
**makes Japanese nori rolls**
**stir fries Asian greens**
**slices German apple struedel**
**serves Dutch beer**
**dances to Los Lonely Boys**

That's why I love Australia. We are multi-cultural and relatively free.

cheers gals :)

[cassA]

Crikey gals. I am getting old.
Hub just came in so I showed him around, the cover art, the track list, the studio photos of Rockpango.Dropped hints about the Deluxe edition.
I said "they've been busy haven't they? They're productive little sweeties"
:eek::confused:

**pats Jojo on the head , gives him a lollipop**

[Belle]

"...productive little sweeties." Ha ha ha

Were you wearing a shawl and sitting in a rocking chair at the time? :p

[mamacitaRuth]

Crikey gals. I am getting old.
Hub just came in so I showed him around, the cover art, the track list, the studio photos of Rockpango.Dropped hints about the Deluxe edition.
I said "they've been busy haven't they? They're productive little sweeties"
:eek::confused:

**pats Jojo on the head , gives him a lollipop**

Cassie! You are younger than me, girl, so you are NOT officially old yet (me, that's another story)....AND I am so very glad to see you here, that you did not drown or anything even remotely as such....Hope your surgery went well? Or is it still upcoming??

[mamacitaRuth]

*walks in, flips the light on* Hey, where is everybody? Kinda thought you'd be puttin' on a Super Bowl party in here... *cat rubs leg" Hi there, Oreo...guess it's just you and me...Let's go in the kitchen and see what we got for snacks. Can't watch football without EATS!

[Belle]

MONDAY MORNING

Goodness, it's been awhile since I've been in here. I'll put the coffee on and fix breakfast for the going-to-work crowd.

Last week was "read an ebook" at Smashwords. I put 4 of my books up for free, including the two Miko and Lil books. I'm very pleased to report that we had 20 copies of Miko and Lil Onda Bus and 21 copies of Miko and Lil Onda Bus (Again) downloaded. I sure hope they enjoy our silly mouse story! (Not to mention make some folks curious about LLB.)

Have a great week, y'all! :D

Breakfast:

hot pancakes
fresh tangerines
coffee, hot tea, hot cocoa, juice

[mamacitaRuth]

YAY, Belle! You GO, girl....

[BanderChick]

My my...sure has been a while. How's everyone doing? I'm sure we're all looking forward to the release of the new LLB CD! It should be good. :cool:

[Belle]

Welcome to Monday. :D

I've put one of my books up for free this week only. "Black Wolf at Rosebud". It's an ebook and can be read on Kindle, Nook, Kobo, or even on your own computer.

Use the coupon code UL79Z at checkout.
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/4389


"Black Wolf at Rosebud" finds Matthew Black Wolf, keyboard player for his band, in a relationship that tests even the strongest love. He is constantly on the road for concerts and press junkets, surrounded by seductive women. But Lainie Two Kettles has only known her life on the Rosebud Reservation. Is his life too much for her? Will his cousin, Dan, steal her away?

In the meantime, here's breakfast:

Denver omelets
home fried potatoes
fresh canteloupe
hot tea, coffee, cocoa and juice of your choice.

[cassA]

Hola Musiclovers,
Blackwolf At Rosebud? Thought he must have made a trip downunder. Rosebud is a Victorian coastal town, my father-in-law lives there. Different Rosebud eh?

I'm awaiting the arrival of Rockpango from Amazon. I'm having my 50th birthday party on the Easter weekend. I'm looking forward to playing it for my friends. I'm getting ideas from the "listening party photos" thread. I think I'll get the girls playing "pin the guitar on Henry Garza" (just an excuse to put a big picture of Henry on the wall). I've got two old school friends coming along. They haven't met the "girl posse" I have now. Bit worried they are going to start telling "cass as a teenager" stories. **practices grinning and bearing it**

I'll leave you with this joke my friend just sent to me....

A husband and wife were sitting on the porch sharing a glass of wine, watching the stars appear.

"I love you." says the woman.

"Is that you or the wine talking? " asks the man.

"It's me," replies the woman...."talking to the wine."

boom tish!
:)