Gig Time #167, (Police, Roxanne)
The Police were an English rock band formed in London in 1977, consisting of Sting (Gordon Sumner) on vocals and bass, Andy Summers on guitar, and Stewart Copeland on drums.…
Oyster Bits
Deep Fried Oyster Bits, Served with rice on the side! I recently went down to the beach and grabbed some oysters while I was looking for crabs. Oysters come in…
Christmas Parade
Crofton, BC, Canada, had a Christmas Parade! The event was sponsored by the Crofton Community Centre & Warmland Church! There were, hotdogs, popcorn, hot chocolate and a really good turnout,…
Gig Time #166, (Tom Jones, Daughter of Darkness)
Sir Tom Jones (born Thomas John Woodward on June 7, 1940, in Pontypridd, Wales) is a legendary Welsh singer celebrated for his powerful baritone voice, charismatic stage presence, and enduring…
Beach Crabbing
I promised myself that when I moved out to the coast I was going to do the things I enjoy! This time, “Beach Crabbing” was on the menu. It was…
Cornbread Muffins
If you can’t make cornbread, then, what good are you? Here ya go! I use sour cream in the recipe, it really makes a difference! Put a few kernals of…
Gig Time #165, (Jimmie Vaughan, 6 Strings Down)
Jimmie Vaughan, born March 20, 1951, in Dallas, Texas, is a renowned blues-rock guitarist and singer long based in Austin. As the older brother of Stevie Ray Vaughan and a…
Gig Time #164, (Green Acres)
The theme song for the classic CBS sitcom Green Acres (1965–1971) was written by composer Vic Mizzy, the same talent behind the iconic Addams Family theme. Performed as a lively…
Japanese Maple
We have this Japanese Maple at the side of the house. It turns bright red in November each year. Here’s a short video I took looking out the upstairs laundry…
Banana Muffins
I had enough old bananas left for 2 more loaves of banana bread but thought I’d try muffins instead. I got 24 total, 3 different sizes. They all turned out…
Chicken & Potatoes
Reheat some Costco chicken, throw in a cubed baked potatoe and roast for a while. While that’s warming up make some “Instant Mashed Potatoes” to go with it, because you’re…
Local Sights!
Just thought you’d like to see a couple photos from around town. I hear that this parking lot in front of the Government Wharf might get a facelift soon.
Sukiyaki Pan
Wow! I’ve never seen one of these in all the years I’ve been using cast iron. A popular item in Asia! See the Video here or on YouTube. Try making…
Hiking Food!
Wish me luck guys, I’m going in! I’m thinking that this might work with a canteen cup meal of rice or sliced and fried to go on buns? Maybe some…
Gig Time #162, (U2, Sunday Bloody Sunday)
U2 is an Irish rock band formed in Dublin in 1976, consisting of vocalist Bono, guitarist The Edge, bassist Adam Clayton, and drummer Larry Mullen Jr. Known for their anthemic…
Mallards are back
The mallards are back in town, exactly where I would expect to see them. So are the buffleheads, but they like to hang further out in the bay so pictures…