Photo Quest # 81 - Show me your shoes

nobody@vox.com(Country By Design) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 07:51:18 -0800

I thought I had missed this week's Photo Quest. I have been working so much I have lost track of the days. Thanks for reminding me, Maureen! This is a true accidental photograph. I walked into the bathroom and was struck by the light peeking t...

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Shoes

nobody@vox.com(Country By Design) — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:29:56 -0800

I should have had this photo for a recent Photo Quest, but I didn't take it until this morning. I like the contrast of light and dark. I'm sure the slow shutter speed accounted for the blurring, but I think it adds to the interest of the shot. ...

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Christmas cactus

nobody@vox.com(Country By Design) — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:38:02 -0800

My Christmas cactus plants are outdoing themselves this year. The sun was shining this morning, so I sat down on the floor to take some pictures. I thought these turned out pretty good. I should have used a tripod. I couldn't hold the camera ...

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As seen at Walmart

nobody@vox.com(Country By Design) — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:22:50 -0800

Have all of you seen the photos on the web of "Walmart" people? They are unbelievable! It is hard to believe that people go out in public looking like that. We always have a few who are underdressed, but we have just about as many who are "yes...

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Mostly Monday

nobody@vox.com(Country By Design) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:19:55 -0800

Another moon shot from sometime, I'm not sure. Recently, to be sure. I remember it was cold. Perhaps it was Friday after I got home from work. I used to just collapse as soon as I got home, but I'm trying to make myself cook a wee bit so hubb...

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A bit about Thursday

nobody@vox.com(Country By Design) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:18:17 -0800

No photos today. I slept until 10:00! I had stayed up late last night trying to get all of our bank account info transfered into Quiken. Then I was so cold that I couldn't go to sleep. Finally, about 3:00 am, I passed out. I bought a heater ...

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Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes with Vanilla

nobody@vox.com(Country By Design) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:26:50 -0800

CINNAMON SWEET POTATOES WITH VANILLA 3 lbs. sweet potatoes 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 cup milk 2 tbsp butter 1 tsp vanilla Cook sweet potatoes in salted water until tender. Cool slightly, then peel. Place sweet potatoes in bowl of blender with other...

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Creamy turkey and noodles

nobody@vox.com(Country By Design) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:36:41 -0800

CREAMY TURKEY AND NOODLES 1 large onion, chopped 3 celery ribs, sliced 1 cup baby carrots, sliced 6 tbsp butter 6 tbsp flour 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp garlic salt 1/2 tsp each dried thyme and parsley flakes 2 cups milk 4 cups cubed cooked...

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Sarah's Potato Soup

nobody@vox.com(Country By Design) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:56:06 -0800

SARAH'S POTATO SOUP 2 cups water 4 cups raw diced potatoes 1/2 cup diced celery 1 cup diced onion 1 cup milk 3 tsp. chicken soup base or bouillion cubes 1 cup half & half 1/2 cup sour cream 1 1/2 tbsp flour Cook potatoes, celery, and onion in wat...

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French Bread Stuffing

nobody@vox.com(Country By Design) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:50:27 -0800

FRENCH BREAD STUFFING 1 cup chopped onion 1 1/2 cups chopped celery 1 cup butter (2 sticks) 10 cups French bread cubes 2 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp sage 1 tsp thyme 1/2 tsp pepper 1/2 cup chicken broth (if needed) Preheat oven to 325. In large skillet,...

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