Friday, January 15, 2010
Happy Birthday Cape Cod Light !!!
On this date in 1798, Highland Light in North Truro, MA on Cape Cod was illuminated for the first time. It was commissioned by George Washington to warn mariners' of the dangerous shoals. Last decade, it was moved back from the bluff almost two football fields because of erosion. A nice observation deck was built on the bluff (a great place for stargazing without any lighting to obscure vision). Will be interesting to see if that deck has survived the severe erosion from this seasons Nor'eaters on our next trip as the campground we use is only about a quarter mile away. Here are a few of my pix of the light.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Mystery Object Close Call with Earth
Well, since this happened about an hour ago, I guess we are all safe !!!
By ASSOCIATED PRESS
January 13, 2010WASHINGTON - A mystery object from space is about to whizz close by Earth on Wednesday. It won't hit our planet, but scientists are stumped by what exactly it is.
Astronomers say it may be space junk or it could be a tiny asteroid, too small to cause damage even if it hit. It's 33 to 50 feet wide at most.
More Times Breaking News
Conan O'Brien says no thanks to NBC move - 7:56 am Haiti's capital shattered by earthquake - 7:48 am NASA: Mystery object to whizz by Earth today - 7:43 am Google decides to end China censorship - 7:40 am See All Breaking News Stories »NASA says that on Wednesday at 7:47 a.m. EST, it will streak by, missing Earth by about 80,000 miles. In the western United States it may be bright enough to be seen with a good amateur telescope.
By ASSOCIATED PRESS
January 13, 2010WASHINGTON - A mystery object from space is about to whizz close by Earth on Wednesday. It won't hit our planet, but scientists are stumped by what exactly it is.
Astronomers say it may be space junk or it could be a tiny asteroid, too small to cause damage even if it hit. It's 33 to 50 feet wide at most.
More Times Breaking News
Conan O'Brien says no thanks to NBC move - 7:56 am Haiti's capital shattered by earthquake - 7:48 am NASA: Mystery object to whizz by Earth today - 7:43 am Google decides to end China censorship - 7:40 am See All Breaking News Stories »NASA says that on Wednesday at 7:47 a.m. EST, it will streak by, missing Earth by about 80,000 miles. In the western United States it may be bright enough to be seen with a good amateur telescope.
Monday, January 11, 2010
For Patriot's Fans !!!
Take heart after that horrid game yesterday, let's face it, the game started and ended the way the season unfolded, one was never quite certain things were ok anywhere on the team. But life goes on, there are bills to pay and laundry to complete and trash to take out. Now our diversion can be the Providence College Friars', the Celtics and the Bruins. Remember, Spring training right around the corner and the "new look" Bosox, then the NFL draft and then the All Star Games and what do you know, Patriot's open training camp. Will be interesting to see how many faces leave the team this Spring, Wilfork? Moss? The entire Defensive line? LOL, should be quite a different team by September.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Want to save $$$$ Use Coffee Filters !!!!!
Yup, those disposable paper filters that you can buy a ton of for cheap $$$ at your local dollar store. Here are some of the uses, and there are probably many you can think of. They are a LOT cheaper than paper towels !!!
1. Cover bowls and dishes in the microwave.
2. Clean windows, mirrors, chrome, they are lint free.
3. Protect good dishes with a filter inbetween each.
4. Filter wine when a cork breaks apart in the bottle.
5. Protect a cast iron skillet from rust.
6. Apply shoe polish, just crumble one up.
7. Filter cooking oil to recyle.
8. Weigh chopped foods
9. Hold tacos and other "finger foods"
10. Line a plant pot before addding soil
11. Poke a hole and prevent popsicles from leaking on kids clothes
12. Drain bacon
13. Sewing backing for embroidery and appliques
14. Put some baking soda in one and place in closet to absorb odor
15. Strain soup stock
16. Prevent drips when adding oil or fluids in your auto
17. Spoon rest
18. Sort out ingredients when prepping a stir fry and hold spices at the ready
19. Wrap Christmas ornaments for storage
20. Out of cotton balls, use to remove fingernail polish
21. Sprout seeds, dampen, fold and put in ziplock bag outside til sprouted
22. Blot pressed flowers, place between filters then inbetween heavy books
23. Cheap disposable bowls for snacks like chips, popcorn, etc.
24. Use in coffee maker to brew coffee !!!
1. Cover bowls and dishes in the microwave.
2. Clean windows, mirrors, chrome, they are lint free.
3. Protect good dishes with a filter inbetween each.
4. Filter wine when a cork breaks apart in the bottle.
5. Protect a cast iron skillet from rust.
6. Apply shoe polish, just crumble one up.
7. Filter cooking oil to recyle.
8. Weigh chopped foods
9. Hold tacos and other "finger foods"
10. Line a plant pot before addding soil
11. Poke a hole and prevent popsicles from leaking on kids clothes
12. Drain bacon
13. Sewing backing for embroidery and appliques
14. Put some baking soda in one and place in closet to absorb odor
15. Strain soup stock
16. Prevent drips when adding oil or fluids in your auto
17. Spoon rest
18. Sort out ingredients when prepping a stir fry and hold spices at the ready
19. Wrap Christmas ornaments for storage
20. Out of cotton balls, use to remove fingernail polish
21. Sprout seeds, dampen, fold and put in ziplock bag outside til sprouted
22. Blot pressed flowers, place between filters then inbetween heavy books
23. Cheap disposable bowls for snacks like chips, popcorn, etc.
24. Use in coffee maker to brew coffee !!!
Friday, January 8, 2010
A Morning Laugh from Red Green
From Red's morning Facebook Post:
It is winter.
We hitch the horse up to the sleigh
Like grandfather use to do
Over hills and through the dales
We glide for an hour or two
And soon my ears are brittle and my mouth is frozen shut
My eyes are locked wide open and all I see is a horse's butt
It is winter.
We hitch the horse up to the sleigh
Like grandfather use to do
Over hills and through the dales
We glide for an hour or two
And soon my ears are brittle and my mouth is frozen shut
My eyes are locked wide open and all I see is a horse's butt
Kudos to the City of Woonsocket
Well, the roads have just barely begun to whiten from the snow and our little street has been salted already by the Public works crews. Quite early for us !!! Good job, taking Angel to school should be a breeze this AM.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Hurricane/TS Watches & Warnings Change
The lead time for these watches and warnings will increase by 12 hours. Testament to the accuracy of forecasting today.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) NOAA’s National Hurricane Center in Miami will issue watches and warnings for tropical storms and hurricanes along threatened coastal areas 12 hours earlier than in previous years. According to NOAA hurricane experts, advancements in forecasts are making it possible for forecasters to provide greater lead time.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) NOAA’s National Hurricane Center in Miami will issue watches and warnings for tropical storms and hurricanes along threatened coastal areas 12 hours earlier than in previous years. According to NOAA hurricane experts, advancements in forecasts are making it possible for forecasters to provide greater lead time.
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