Snow Amounts to date:
October:
10/19: 0.5”
November:
None
December:
12/6 3.0
12/9 2.0
12/10 2.5
12/17 0.4
12/20 14
12/21 6
Total: 27.9
January:
1/1 2,5
½ 1
1/3 4
¼ 2
Total: 9.5
Season to date: 37.9
On ground: approx 5”
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Monday, January 4, 2010
Scenes of Summer 2009
Some of the Weatherfun group at our annual July weekend enjoying a cruise on the Cape Cod Canal when the weather was warm and NOT white.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
UFO Sighting 50 years ago, Will we ever "really" know ???
From Papual, New Guinea region. Would guess the usual explanation of auto headlights reflecting off an atmospheric inversion would not apply as there could not have been many automobiles there 50 years ago:
From Mr. Steve down in Florida:
Missionary recounts UFO sighting 50 years ago
It's now been 50 years since a 31-year-old Australian Anglican missionary in Papua New Guinea (PNG), William Gill, and 37 parishioners and staff made the best attested and least explained sighting of unidentified flying objects in the long, otherwise kooky history of the genre.
The day before the celebrated encounter of a mystifying kind, Gill had written a letter to David Durie, acting principal of St. Aidan’s College, which trained teacher-evangelists at Dogura, then the headquarters of the church in PNG.
Gill, who was the priest in charge at Boianai, a large village on the mountainous north coast of Milne Bay province, about 25 km west of Dogura, told Durie of a UFO sighting by Stephen Moi, then an assistant teacher. He wrote: “There have been quite a number of reports over the months from reliable witnesses. The peculiar thing about these most recent reports is that the UFOs seem to be stationary at Boanai or to travel from Boianai," a beautiful location brilliantly captured by pioneer Australian photographer Frank Hurley in 1921.
"I myself saw a stationary white light twice on the same night on April 9. The assistant district officer, Bob Smith, and Mr. Glover have seen it. I do not doubt the existence of these things, but my simple mind still requires scientific evidence before I can accept the from-outer-space theory. I am inclined to believe that probably many UFOs are more likely some form of electric phenomena or perhaps something brought about by the atom bomb explosions, etc. That Stephen should actually make out a saucer could be the work of the unconscious mind, as it is very likely that at some time he has seen illustrations of some kind in a magazine. It is all too difficult to understand for me; I prefer to wait for some bright boy to catch one to be exhibited in Martin Place. Yours, Doubting William."
The following day, he wrote again: "Dear David, life is strange, isn't it? Yesterday I wrote you a letter, expressing opinions re the UFOs. Now, less than 24 hours later I have changed my views somewhat. Last night, we at Boianai experienced about four hours of UFO activity, and there is no doubt whatsoever that they are handled by beings of some kind. At times it was absolutely breathtaking. We watched figures appear on top â€" four of them â€" no doubt that they are human. Two smaller UFOs were seen at the same time, stationary. One above the hills west, another overhead. On the large one, two of the figures seemed to be doing something near the center of the deck. They were occasionally bending over and raising their arms as though adjusting or setting up something (not visible). One figure seemed to be standing looking down at us (a group of about a dozen). I stretched my arm above my head and waved. To our surprise, the figure did the same." Cheers, Convinced Bill.
"P.S. Do you think P. Moresby should know about this? If people think it worthwhile, I will stand the cost of a radio conversation if you care to make out a comprehensive report from the material on my behalf!"
What had Gill and his parishioners seen? The notes he made following his encounter describe a bright white light appearing in the northwestern sky, approaching the mission station, then hovering about 100 meters in the air.
From Mr. Steve down in Florida:
Missionary recounts UFO sighting 50 years ago
It's now been 50 years since a 31-year-old Australian Anglican missionary in Papua New Guinea (PNG), William Gill, and 37 parishioners and staff made the best attested and least explained sighting of unidentified flying objects in the long, otherwise kooky history of the genre.
The day before the celebrated encounter of a mystifying kind, Gill had written a letter to David Durie, acting principal of St. Aidan’s College, which trained teacher-evangelists at Dogura, then the headquarters of the church in PNG.
Gill, who was the priest in charge at Boianai, a large village on the mountainous north coast of Milne Bay province, about 25 km west of Dogura, told Durie of a UFO sighting by Stephen Moi, then an assistant teacher. He wrote: “There have been quite a number of reports over the months from reliable witnesses. The peculiar thing about these most recent reports is that the UFOs seem to be stationary at Boanai or to travel from Boianai," a beautiful location brilliantly captured by pioneer Australian photographer Frank Hurley in 1921.
"I myself saw a stationary white light twice on the same night on April 9. The assistant district officer, Bob Smith, and Mr. Glover have seen it. I do not doubt the existence of these things, but my simple mind still requires scientific evidence before I can accept the from-outer-space theory. I am inclined to believe that probably many UFOs are more likely some form of electric phenomena or perhaps something brought about by the atom bomb explosions, etc. That Stephen should actually make out a saucer could be the work of the unconscious mind, as it is very likely that at some time he has seen illustrations of some kind in a magazine. It is all too difficult to understand for me; I prefer to wait for some bright boy to catch one to be exhibited in Martin Place. Yours, Doubting William."
The following day, he wrote again: "Dear David, life is strange, isn't it? Yesterday I wrote you a letter, expressing opinions re the UFOs. Now, less than 24 hours later I have changed my views somewhat. Last night, we at Boianai experienced about four hours of UFO activity, and there is no doubt whatsoever that they are handled by beings of some kind. At times it was absolutely breathtaking. We watched figures appear on top â€" four of them â€" no doubt that they are human. Two smaller UFOs were seen at the same time, stationary. One above the hills west, another overhead. On the large one, two of the figures seemed to be doing something near the center of the deck. They were occasionally bending over and raising their arms as though adjusting or setting up something (not visible). One figure seemed to be standing looking down at us (a group of about a dozen). I stretched my arm above my head and waved. To our surprise, the figure did the same." Cheers, Convinced Bill.
"P.S. Do you think P. Moresby should know about this? If people think it worthwhile, I will stand the cost of a radio conversation if you care to make out a comprehensive report from the material on my behalf!"
What had Gill and his parishioners seen? The notes he made following his encounter describe a bright white light appearing in the northwestern sky, approaching the mission station, then hovering about 100 meters in the air.
Saturday, January 2, 2010
THE MILLVILLE LOCK:
THE CANAL REMAINS ALONG THE NEW BIKE PATH:
CANAL FOLLOWED THIS ROUTE ON WHAT IS NOW WATER STREET, PARRELLEL TO RIVER ST ACROSS FROM GROSSMAN'S OUTLET:
THE CANAL FOLLOWED THIS ROUTE AT HAMLET AVENUE, IN FRONT OF THE NEW MIDDLE SCHOOLS:
Not the Erie Canal, but same importance because a route between the Port of Providence and Worcester was needed to transport goods more efficiently in the early 1800's. The Blackstone Canal was comprised of almost 50 locks along its path, only one remains deep in the woods of Millville, Massachuetts. If one looks closely, evidence of the canal in the City remains to this day.
THE CANAL REMAINS ALONG THE NEW BIKE PATH:
CANAL FOLLOWED THIS ROUTE ON WHAT IS NOW WATER STREET, PARRELLEL TO RIVER ST ACROSS FROM GROSSMAN'S OUTLET:
THE CANAL FOLLOWED THIS ROUTE AT HAMLET AVENUE, IN FRONT OF THE NEW MIDDLE SCHOOLS:
Not the Erie Canal, but same importance because a route between the Port of Providence and Worcester was needed to transport goods more efficiently in the early 1800's. The Blackstone Canal was comprised of almost 50 locks along its path, only one remains deep in the woods of Millville, Massachuetts. If one looks closely, evidence of the canal in the City remains to this day.
From ashes to education ...
On the site of this major mill conflagration a few years ago, the new Middle Schools here in Woonsocket will open on Monday.
French/Canadian Ragout
Well, many request for a ragout recipe have led to my post here. Mostly from memory I will resort to "putting it down on paper".
1. Brown flour gently in a dry cast iron pan, to a light golden brown.
2. Brown pork hocks slowly in a dutch oven. I use a mix of olive oil and butter, I am certain that bacon grease may have historically been utilized.
3. Remove pork hocks and make sure there is enough fat to prepare a roux. Add oil if needed. Slowly add flour to oil to form a roux, I use about 1/4 cup of brown flour.
4. Now add beef broth to the roux mixing well to form the gravy. I use approx 1 quart of broth.
5. Once the gravy is made, return pork hocks to gravy and simmer for 3 or 4 hours.
6. Once well cooked, remove hocks to cool.
7. Prepare simple meatballs to your favorite recipe: Eg: ground beef, crumbs, egg and seasonings of choice. Brown in oven at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or so.
8. Add meatballs, potatoes, carrots, small onion to gravy.
9. Remove meat from hocks and add to pot.
10. Simmer for 2 to 3 hours until all is cooked.
11. Seasoning: Many variations, I use sea salt, fresh ground pepper, a touch of Worcestershire, a touch of garlic.
12. Serve and enjoy with a good portion of French Bread for dipping.
Using 4 pork hocks and about 10 meatballs from a pound of ground beef, this should serve 6 adults at least.
I am sure that there are many variations out there, so pardon if not exact to your memory from the "good ole days"
1. Brown flour gently in a dry cast iron pan, to a light golden brown.
2. Brown pork hocks slowly in a dutch oven. I use a mix of olive oil and butter, I am certain that bacon grease may have historically been utilized.
3. Remove pork hocks and make sure there is enough fat to prepare a roux. Add oil if needed. Slowly add flour to oil to form a roux, I use about 1/4 cup of brown flour.
4. Now add beef broth to the roux mixing well to form the gravy. I use approx 1 quart of broth.
5. Once the gravy is made, return pork hocks to gravy and simmer for 3 or 4 hours.
6. Once well cooked, remove hocks to cool.
7. Prepare simple meatballs to your favorite recipe: Eg: ground beef, crumbs, egg and seasonings of choice. Brown in oven at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or so.
8. Add meatballs, potatoes, carrots, small onion to gravy.
9. Remove meat from hocks and add to pot.
10. Simmer for 2 to 3 hours until all is cooked.
11. Seasoning: Many variations, I use sea salt, fresh ground pepper, a touch of Worcestershire, a touch of garlic.
12. Serve and enjoy with a good portion of French Bread for dipping.
Using 4 pork hocks and about 10 meatballs from a pound of ground beef, this should serve 6 adults at least.
I am sure that there are many variations out there, so pardon if not exact to your memory from the "good ole days"
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