The Michigan Mystery of Coney Islands

While in the Detroit Metro area this past weekend, we counted 14 different Coney Island dining establisments. Why does Detroit have so many? Well, let me tell you! According to the Internet's most reputuable source, Michigan actually developed a type of Coney Dog (with the other type developed in New York where the hot dog is served with saurkraut). The Michigan version is described as "a hot dog made from beef with casing, topped with an all meat chili, diced yellow onion and yellow mustard."

For more info, go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coney_Island_hot_dog

Additionally, according to Wikipedia, the "Coney Island" also refers to a type of restaurant in Michigan and northwest Ohio. It's usually a diner type of establisment, and they frequently include Greek and Mediterranean items on the menu - thus expaining the frequent "Coney Island and Greek Food" signs we saw.

We tried to snap photos, but it was difficult while driving! Here are a few, with Rick showing of the Coney Dog he had for lunch at a Greek restaurant on our last day there.

Now I've learned something new, and on my next trip to Michigan, I'll appreciate the Coney Island stands even more.

Summer

Since I posted a photo earlier of the front garden earlier, I thought it might be nice to show how the flowers have grown. It's hard to believe that in a month or so, it will frost and be time to pull out the flowers!

Back to Blogging, Back to School

Surgery got me side tracked. Back to blogging in earnest now! Both boys are back at school now. Here are there first day of school photos (which, as Jordan reminded me, I never have taken until now...but it was Jordan's last first day of high school so I had to start!)

Happy Birthday First!

We can't send cake and ice cream through the internet, but we can send you our warmest birthday wishes! Have a good one! Finally 21 - what a milestone!

Cranium and Cake

Dr. Catfish and Kimmie against the Rozum's (Rick bailed). Close game, but Betty and the Boys managed a slim win.

Followed by cake and ice cream. Yum Yum.

Steak, potatoes, and corn, Oh My!

We killed the fatted calf for Kimmie's bday dinner. Dr. Catfish joined in the fun.

We are currently resting and making room for the chocolate cake and home made cherry-vanilla ice cream. The ice cream was the topic of an in-house physics/chemistry lesson, facilitated by Jordan, as Dr. Catfish pondered why we add salt and how that could lower the temperature of the ice cream maker. Liam was quick at the keys looking up information, and Jordan and Kimmie worked to explain the mysteries of physics. Me? I just want the ice cream to finish up!

Steaks were delicious! If I do say so myself!!

Birthday Bash!

Happy Birthday Kimmie! Here she is with her Action Figure Jesus (complete with fish, loaves of bread, and water to wine).

And here she is opening more presents.

Next post....dinner!

Happy 3rd of July

I've often thought that time takes on a unique characteristic here in northern Utah. It seems like Logan is caught back in time...20 years ago or so. I wonder if this time disturbance is the cause of the annual Fourth of July Fireworks being held on that most auspicious of holidays, the Third of July. Or maybe it's to honor a certain Port Townsend Birthday Girl! (Happy Birthday!)

We were out and about this morning, and people had blankets and lawn chairs set up all over the north end of town. They leave their belongings there until the firework show starts, and amazingly, no one takes, moves, disturbs, or otherwise messes with other's stuff! It is actually quite refreshing, and again plays to that theme of a time gone by here in Logan.

Rick, Liam and I are venturing forth the the stadium for the show - my first time ever! We usually watch from our home, but this year we will celebrate with a sea of humanity. Kimmie and Jordan have opted for a at-home tribute, most likely involving a gaming system of one sort or another.

One year annivesary

A year ago today Dad died. Here's what their graves look like today. I guess my brother and sister's husband don't think they need grave markers (even though this would have been very important to my parents). Sometimes I miss my dad. Today was a hard day. I was afraid to go to their graves, because I have an irrational fear that my brother's older sister's husband might be lurking. Rick, Kimmie, and Liam went along to protect me. It was very sad to see this...dead flowers tossed on the ground, a broken plastic and paper marker for Dad. I'm pretty sure Estella has been visiting them. Saint Estella.

Testing another way to skin a cat

Will installing Picassa and uploading from it work? We shall see. We shall see.

blogger blues

We are visually impaired here in Logan. I finally got my computer back from the shop, but still can't upload images with Safari and can't access the Internet with Firefox....so text only posts for now! Even Mac Genius Jordan (MGJ) can't figure out what's wrong. A sad, sad day for me.

Super Cuts ala Flora and Liam

Liam holds locks of Kimmie's hair as Flora starts cutting it away:

Flora, of Flora's House of Hair, provides style for Kimmie's new look:Nearly done...getting advice from Paul.


Paul's turn in the chair. Ta da! Don't they look great?

Harem

It's Rick...needs no explanation.

Talkin' Turkey

I'm not sure if this is the same turkey that has visited us. We saw a whole family ealier today. I tried to get a video of this one - but all I got was me chasing it away!

Breakfast, Hawaiian Style!

We ate at Hawaiian Style Cafe today in Waimea. See how Kimmie longingly gazes at Liam's breakfast? An that's her hand trying out my pancakes! Great food, and good prices!

Dry Jordan, wet Jordan...

Jordan has been adamant that he WILL NOT go into the ocean. There's yucky stuff in there! Dead things! Sharks! Jelly Fish! Yucky! You can see he first just put his toes in, then more and more....and today we bought him a swim shirt and shorts. He's almost converted! He didn't go boogie boarding with us or snorkeling today...but I know he wants to!

Aloha!

Our first evening in Hawaii found us frolicking at the beach at sunset. It was beautiful!

It's a Disney Day

Not only did I get a super bday present from Kimmie, I also booked a trip to the Holy Land for October!!



And finally, as requested, a photo of moi with moi bday glasses!

Just How I Like My Man

on his knees...

Soon to be socks

Yarn for a pair of socks for Kimmie:

Shoes

Jordan and Betty are ready for the beach! Jordan is stomping on Liam's foot. Typical.

Getting ready!!

New water shoes for Betty and flip flops! A UV protection long sleeved shirt for Rick. Shorts gone through, clothing identified (clothing even donated in this process) - we are getting close!

A new mat for the tramp!

Liam is very exited, but not really into helping with the work. Removing the old mat and adding the new one takes lots of arm strength. Rick and Jordan are kind enough to pitch in, while Liam has more important duties to address...

Tacos, Ailments, and Socks

La Familia has tacos on sale for the entire month! Tonight we had tacos, enchiladas, and burritos for Jordan and Billy. Yum!

Tomorrow is Jordan's last day of school, and I have a feeling Tandoori Oven is in our future for lunch. Double Yum! Hopefully Jordan will be feeling better. He went to bed super early tonight, with gastrointestinal ailments.

Here's the sock progress. A different kind of heel. I'm nearly ready to do the tow. I'll have extra of this yarn, so I'm thinking socks are in Kimmie's future!!

Oblivious when in Oblivion

Jordan, playing Oblivion.

Rick's Birthday

Today is Rick's Birthday! Happy Birthday Ricky!

Pre-frogged Sock and Post-frogged socks

Here's a picture of the sock on my foot....way too big, so I frogged it! You can see that the needles are well past my toes, and I had quite a bit of decreasing left to do.

The next picture shows the newly started sock (tadpole??). I'm using a pattern generated by a sock calculator this time! this one will have a shorter cuff, all ribbed.

Spring Deluge

So much for working in the yard today! A long, heavy rain is upon us! On the bright side, everything is nice and green.

"Aloha Pork"

In the spirit of our friends not currently on the mainland, I made "Aloha Pork" tonight. Of course, I modified the recipe. Here's Rick, as he prepares to chow down.

Socks

I'm thinking I'll rip out the sock....it's way too big! I'll get a photo before I start ripping...then will use the nifty link Sandy gave me for fitted socks! The pleasure for me is in the doing, so ripping is not an unpleasant thing (although tedious as I ball up the yarn again!!)

Surviving, barely, without Kimmie

Sigh. Had to make our own dinner again. Curried Chicken...not as good as Kimmie's cooking. No photos, but it is all gone!

Baby Basil!

The nice warm weather has encouraged the basil to sprout. Can you say PESTO! Or Spicy Chicken Eggplant Basis Goodness??

Sock Progress

Thanks to some great YouTube tutorials, I figured out how to turn the heel and join the gusset. I'm on the foot portion now! I have no idea if these will be in a wearable size, but it's great fun making them.

Scenes of Insanity

I don't know how they keep from throwing up the chips!
















Feasting away:

Weeds, Water, Wild and Wacky

A sunny and warm day in Logan! I weeded this morning, and Liam and three of his friends are currently running around the house, soaking wet. They are having a "water party" and it sounds like they are having fun. I'm not sure what the mess was in Jordan's bathroom....but I'm sure I'll find out. The grill is heating up - getting ready for burgers and dogs. Photos to follow!

Practically Perfect

We finally have some nice weather. Sunny with a few puffy clouds - practically perfect. I spent a few minutes of my last day of vacation (not counting the weekend) on the swing, knitting my sock, listening to the birds and Hawaiian music (from inside the house) and wishing I had a few more weeks of vacation! This is the view from the swing. The photo doesn't show it, but you can see the yellow wildflowers on the mountain.

One more, per Rick's request

He's so proud of his children!

My boys

I played around with iMovie today. Here's my charming boys.

Socks

I started some socks yesterday. I've never knitted socks....we'll see what happens when I hit the heel!

More Birthday Fun

Rick gave Liam two foam sticks. Didn't take long for the boys to put them to use!