Really Bad Timing...!

I'd say that this was very bad timing on the part of the bad guys!

Robbing someone at home is never a good idea, but doing it just 3 days after a previous robbery is just plain stupid!

At least the home owner had his gun ready this time to conduct a good lesson in "home invasion do's and don'ts!"

Man kills intruder at S.C. home days after burglary
The Associated Press
Posted: Sunday, May. 29, 2011

SUMTER, S.C. Authorities say a man shot an intruder in his Sumter home just two days after it was broken into the first time.

Sumter County deputies told The Item of Sumter that someone broke into the man's home Wednesday night and took $3,400 worth of electronics.

The man told deputies he heard a noise around 4 a.m. Friday and came out of his bedroom with a handgun, firing three shots at a man in his living room.

Investigators say the door of the home had been kicked in.

Authorities say 42-year-old Henry Wiley was found dead from a gunshot wound about 100 feet from the duplex.

Sheriff Anthony Dennis says his deputies continue to investigate the incident, but the shooter's story seems to be consistent with the evidence.

If this keeps up, home owners may just put the local swat teams out of business! I don't think that the bad guys are getting the message quick enough to save their own hides, but that's just way too bad!

Just a little cleaning out of the gene pool!

Let's get some fresh coffee and sit outside! Unfortunately, no rain in the forecast!

A Tradition To Remember...!

Many of us can remember the annual cleaning of the cemetery.

It was always as a volunteer or family outing. It was never considered a chore or a duty, but was done out of respect and in memory of those laid to rest there!

Memorial Day

The custom of honoring ancestors by cleaning cemeteries and decorating graves is an ancient and worldwide tradition, but the specific origin of Memorial Day, or Decoration Day as it was first known, are unclear. In early rural America, this duty was usually performed in late summer and was an occasion for family reunions and picnics.

After the Civil War, America's need for a secular, patriotic ceremony to honor its military dead became prominent, as monuments to fallen soldiers were erected and dedicated, and ceremonies centering on the decoration of soldiers' graves were held in towns and cities throughout the nation.

No less than 25 places have been named in connection with the origin of Memorial Day, and for many years, states observed the holiday on different dates. By federal law, however, Memorial Day is now celebrated on the last Monday in May. Since it all started with the Civil War, you might want to brush up on your knowledge of this event by visiting the Library of Congress Civil War collection, which includes more than a thousand photographs.

I hope everyone has a nice day today! Please try and find a way time to spend some quality time with the family. Now, more than ever before, it's extremely important!

Let's have some fresh coffee on the patio this morning! Oh, Thank You to all the military! God Bless!

Memorial Day Tomorrow...!

With Memorial Day being tomorrow, I wanted to share this thought with everyone!

We all know some veterans, I'm sure. This weekend would be a great time to tell them "THANK YOU" , don't you think? It seems like a very small thing to do after everything the have done for us!



That's all I had today. Want some fresh coffee? I can get us some and we can sit outside!

We Could All Learn From This...!

This is one of those times that teaches us humility!

Here is a country, still reeling from one of the worst disasters in their history, that somehow finds the ability to offer a helping hand to strangers in need!

We could all take a lesson from the fact that these folks cared enough to offer help to another group in trouble. Still in the cleanup in their own country, they cared enough to reach out and offer what assistance they could.

Japan donates $120,000 in relief supplies to Alabama

By Paris Jackson
Published: May 05, 2011
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MONTGOMERY — The Japanese Government is helping Alabama tornado victims.

They are donating emergency supplies including 8,000 blankets and 150 tarps worth more than $120,000.

On Thursday, the Japan International Cooperation Agency, JICA, had the emergency supplies transported from their warehouse in MIAMI to a FEMA incident base in Montgomery.

Japan Consul General, Takuji Hanatani, says this gift is in appreciation of what the aid United States offered during their earthquake and tsunami.

"We are very much grateful for your strong support. Not only the U.S. government assistance, but the American people. The businesses, corporations, and individuals that provided assistance, made a donation and simply offered a prayer. We will never forget this friendship," said Hanatani.

Japaneses officials, FEMA staff and Alabama Attorney General, Luther Strange celebrated the arrival of the goods.

I am totally taken aback by the very caring gesture of the Japanese. In this day and age, it's nice to know that sometimes the best of human nature makes itself known!

Thank you for caring, Japan! Thank you very much!

Coffee on the patio this morning, my friends!

Going Way Back...!

I don't know if anyone remembers these guys from long ago, but I can remember seeing them on television when I was a kid!

They were a lot of fun then, and just as much fun to watch today! I like the harmonica, play the harmonica (or used to) and I just wanted to share a memory or two with you all!

If you don't remember them, just enjoy them for the first time! If you do remember them...then you must be as old as I am!



Now, wasn't that fun for a change? Dang! I know I'm getting old now! These guys played with Spike Jones and his band way, way back!

C'mon, my friends...let's get some coffee and sit on the patio!

Dance With The Devil, Gotta Pay The Piper...!

I don't know how many times in the past these bozos have done this, but looks like they won't do it anymore!

I think these clowns will slowly get the message, and if they don't...the body count will continue to climb!

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Thieves shot while stealing guns

One burglar was killed, another injured while trying to burglarize a home just outside of Ennis TX.

Ellis County officials said the homeowner's father was alerted to two strange men at his son's house.

When the father arrived at his son’s home, the father discovered the burglars in the living room with a pile of guns and other items they had collected.

Authorities said the father shot and killed a 26-year-old from Dallas. His 19-year-old partner was critically injured.

Did the burglars get the message? These two did, but it was a little late! If this happens often enough, maybe the bad guys will change their ways...or at least move to another state!

Good practice for the coming zombie attack, I reckon!

Coffee on the patio this morning again! Want to help me reload?

I Love Peanut Butter...!

Of course, those of you that read my blog very often already knew that!

However, I don't write about p.b. very often! So today, if Blogger will co-operate, I want to share a few facts about this wonderful stuff! All in all, it's pretty amazing!

PEANUTS & PEANUT BUTTER FUN FACTS

It takes about 540 peanuts to make a 12-ounce jar of peanut butter.

There are enough peanuts in one acre to make 30,000 peanut butter sandwiches.

By law, any product labeled "peanut butter" in the United States must be at least 90 percent peanuts.

Peanut butter was first introduced to the USA in 1904 at the Universal Exposition in St. Louis by C.H. Sumner, who sold $705.11 of the "new treat" at his concession stand.

In 1884, Marcellus Gilmore Edson of Montreal, Quebec was the first person to patent peanut butter.

Dr. John Harvey Kellogg, a physician wanting to help patients eat more plant-based protein, patented his procedure for making peanut butter in 1895.

Two peanut farmers have been elected president of the USA - Thomas Jefferson and Jimmy Carter.

Grand Saline, TX holds the title for the world's largest peanut butter and jelly sandwich weighing in at 1,342 pounds. Grand Saline outweighed Oklahoma City’s 900 pounds peanut butter and jelly sandwich in November 2010. Oklahoma City, OK had been the reigning champ since September 7, 2002.

Astronaut Allen B. Sheppard brought a peanut with him to the moon.

Tom Miller pushed a peanut to the top of Pike's Peak (14,100 feet) using his nose in 4 days, 23 hours, 47 minutes and 3 seconds.

Adrian Finch of Australia holds the Guinness World Record for peanut throwing, launching the lovable legume 111 feet and 10 inches in 1999 to claim the record.

As early as 1500 B.C., the Incans of Peru used peanuts as sacrificial offerings and entombed them with their mummies to aid in the spirit life.

Americans were first introduced to the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup in 1928.

Peanut butter was the secret behind "Mr. Ed," TV's talking horse.

Arachibutyrophobia is the fear of getting peanut butter stuck to the roof of your mouth.

The oldest operating manufacturer and seller of peanut butter has been selling peanut butter since 1908.

The world's largest peanut butter factory churns out 250,000 jars of the tasty treat every day.

Ever wonder where the term "Peanut Gallery" comes from? The term became popular in the late 19th century and referred to the rear or uppermost seats in a theater, which were also the cheapest seats. People seated in such a gallery were able to throw peanuts, a common food at theaters, at those seated below them. It also applied to the first row of seats in a movie theater, for the occupants of those seats could throw peanuts at the stage, stating their displeasure with the performance.

Consumption Facts

The average American consumes more than six pounds of peanuts and peanut butter products each year.

The average child will eat 1,500 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches before he/she graduates high school.

Americans consume on average over 1.5 million pounds of peanut butter and peanut products each year.

Peanut butter is consumed in 90 percent of USA households.

Americans eat enough peanut butter in a year to make more than 10 billion peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

The amount of peanut butter eaten in a year could wrap the earth in a ribbon of 18-ounce peanut butter jars one and one-third times.

Women and children prefer creamy, while most men opt for chunky.

People living on the East Coast prefer creamy peanut butter, while those on the West Coast prefer the crunchy style.

Sixty percent of consumers prefer creamy peanut butter over crunchy.

Four of the top 10 candy bars manufactured in the USA contain peanuts or peanut butter.

Peanuts account for two-thirds of all snack nuts consumed in the USA.

Peanut butter is the leading use of peanuts in the USA.

Peanuts contribute more than $4 billion to the USA economy each year.

Americans spend almost $800 million a year on peanut butter.

Farming Facts

There are four types of peanuts grown in the USA — Runner, Virginia, Spanish and Valencia.
Peanuts are planted after the last frost in April or early May and heaviest harvesting months are September and October.

The peanut growth cycle from planting to harvest is 120 to 160 days or about five months.

The peanut plant originated in South America.

The peanut plant produces a small yellow flower.

Peanuts flower above ground and then migrate underground to reach maturity.

A mature peanut plant produces about 40 pods that then grow into peanuts.

Most USA peanut farms are family-owned and -operated.

The average peanut farm is 100 acres.

Pretty cool stuff, huh? I told ya so!

By the way, blogger wouldn't let me comment on the comments yesterday. Sorry about that, because I like to answer all the comments I get...when I can!

Coffee on the patio this morning! Can you smell the peanut butter cookies baking?