Chronicle of Cocktails: Latte al Cioccolato Arancia

2 parts vodka
1 part creme de cacao
1 part triple sec
chocolate shavings on top

Semper Fi

Look who made it to MCRD!

13 weeks minus one day!

If anyone wants and address for him let me know.

Wives

When a man loses his wife it looks like carelessness.

Spy Line

~Len Deighton

Painting the Van

See the ugly top? It really needed a new paint job. Have you ever painted your own van?? You should, it is quite fun. Taping the glass to keep it clean.











Paiting the top. Jonathan did all the climbing, I stayed on the ground. More tape... I did that part. Some how I still got some paint on the window... if you know how to get it off let me know.










Driver side view... Passenger side view...









Dirty Man! But happy! Dirty hands!! Fun afternoon!

Pinochle

Jonathan say that with this hand he could rival TJ!

Chronicle of Cocktails: The Continental

Don't try this vivid verge coloured drink at home.

Unless you are looking for a mouthwash replacement...

Thanks to the Squire and his Lady for their stout hearts as we had them try this repulsive beverage.

For your amusement, here is a quote from the evening:

Jenny: "If Hillary gets elected, it will be like Galadriel in that she will be "Beautiful and terrible as the dawn, but not beautiful."

Corey: "Terrible as the dawn after a night of binge drinking!"

Happy 1st Birthday Emmie

Birthday Girl and Pink Icing

I love those big numeral candles.

Chad captures the magic of the mess.

Presents!!

Her parents' first date was to see a football game,

so our present seemed appropriate.
Ah, she likes it!! It was very squishy!!

Some close up shots....

...for the knitters of the world.

Have you ever tried double-pointed needles? They are awesome.

Some of the other celebrants!

(Yes, the word can be used like that.. but it you do not like it you may substitute "celebrators".)

Our Wine Cellar

The wine cellar is growing. After our expedition to the vineyard we got out all the bottles from storage to see what we have. I think they are quite pretty all together.

Wine Tasting

On yet another trip up Rt. 15,


























For a wine tasting with the Hmann.

Papa's Boston Baked Beans

A quintessential summer side for burgers and dogs!

Beans - soaked overnight...Brown Sugar...Molassas...Onions...Pork...

Cook for 8 hours!