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slsommer

2008-08-20
steps: 21,521
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Perfect day: great early walk to Union Road and back where I ID'd as shingle oaks some trees I was curious about last spring (but hadn't brought my camera, maybe tomorrow); went on a boat ride; invited my cousin over for dessert and made some ice cream; got my mandolin practiced; AND went swimming. New PB as a 61-year-old: did 20 minutes of breast stroke.

Here's a photo of a cup plant, Silphium perfoliatum, another from the Aster family. These are growing wild in our wooded area at home -- we also planted some in our landscaping. The opposite leaves join to form a cup which collects and holds water. Here's a link with details:
www.illinoiswildflowers.info/prairie/pl … plantx.htm
Mandolin minutes above 1 hr: 10
Alternate aerobic exercise minutes: 20 moderate lap swimming; 15 mild swimming

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Mary
posted August 20 8:17 pm
It was cooler here today. For you too?  You all set for your trip that you could break away to the cabin?
henross
posted August 20 11:28 pm
How lovely to have a perfect day! heres to many more!
msdb1121
posted August 21 3:39 am
You always come up with amazing shots.


Mary
phillipskaye
posted August 21 3:45 am
You are amazing!
slsommer
posted August 21 6:43 am
Heading back home by noon today -- still have plenty to do, including going to a ball game in St. Louis tomorrow (!) and getting a written response ready for a meeting happening upon our return (another: !)

But we're not taking much with us on the trip -- lots of walking planned there, all casual -- so plenty of underwear and maybe 2-3 changes of clothing. Biggest thing will be to leave room for souvenirs, of which I didn't think I'd need much either, until I remembered the grandchildren. Dollar won't go as far as it did a couple of years ago.
Rosemary
posted August 21 7:25 am
Hello dear slsommer!

Perfect Day .. and ice-cream too!

Wonder if these plants grow here, will check out the link, thank you.

Remember when in Switzerland .. they kiss 3 times on the cheek .. I've often forgotten ad bumped noses with my Italian friends from Switzerland.

Will you be yodelling (not sure how to spell it though??) and taking lots of photo's of the sweet Alpine plants too!

Hope today will be another lovely day for you!!


MaryS
posted August 21 3:23 pm
I you have any of that icecream left over you can send it my way.
slsommer
posted August 21 3:51 pm
Ice cream is loooong gone.
msdb1121
posted August 21 3:57 pm
Ben & Jerry's Heath Bar Crunch Ice Cream
4 Heath Bars
2 Cup Heavy or whipping cream
2 Large Eggs
1 Cup Whole milk
3/4 Cup Sugar
2 Teaspoon Vanilla
Using a sharp knife, cut the candy bars into 1/2 to 1 inch chunks. You
should have about 1 cup. Place the chucks in a bowl, cover and freeze.
Whisk the egg in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, 1−2 minutes. Whisk in
the sugar, a little at a time, then continue to whisk until completely
blended, about 1 minute more. Pour in the cream, milk, vanilla, and whisk to
blend. Transfer the mixture to ice cream maker and freeze following
manufacturer's instructions.
After the ice cream stiffens (about 2 minutes before it is done) add the
candy, then continue freezing until the ice cream is ready.
Variation: COFFEE HEATH BAR CRUNCH:
Omit vanilla and substitute 3T good quality freeze−dried coffee. Add 2 T
coffee with the cream and milk, and add the remaining 1 T coffee with the
candy. (after the ice cream stiffens).
Ben
msdb1121
posted August 21 3:58 pm
When you said Ice Cream!!!!!!!!!!!!Never tried receipe or the ice cream. This is for all the cooks out there.


Mary
slsommer
posted August 21 4:04 pm
Ohhhhh... sounds too yummy!
Marty
posted August 21 6:01 pm
Make sure you pack the ice cream in lots of ice, so when you send it my way, it does not melt!  LOL
Mary
posted August 21 8:48 pm
Three outfits? Pshaw. Two outfits is plenty, then you'll have room for your sister's gift too.