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Post by edie2u on Aug 29, 2006 7:40:08 GMT -6
These are some great photos! They look like postcards.
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Post by Liz of Chris & Liz on Aug 29, 2006 7:55:30 GMT -6
Thanks for the photos Jake! Brought back fond memories of visiting some of those same places as a kid. It doesn't look like the OK Corral place has changed much in 20+ years!  |
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Post by Cherbunny on Aug 29, 2006 8:12:25 GMT -6
Jake~
Those pictures are awesome! I asked Rick how long has that big cactus been dying. When he bought the land in 1991, the arms on that saguaro was still standing up. It started to droop in 1993. He figures it will take another 10 years for it to finish dying. After it falls over, it will take another 5 years to dry out and become wood for a project.
Yes, that is a yucca plant.
I miss my quail babies! That is the most wonderful pic of daddy quail looking out while his babies eat.
Thanks a million Jake for posting these shots. It was a great visit with you and Hazel and we look forward to doing it again!
Hugs~
Cher & Rick
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Aug 29, 2006 10:29:38 GMT -6
This next shot is the actual Faro table (Faro is a game sort of like poker, sort of like blackjack, popular in those days) used by Wyatt Earp in his own saloon, The Oriental: Must be a tough game to play if the cards are encased in glass. |
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Post by Liz of Chris & Liz on Aug 29, 2006 10:55:03 GMT -6
I think the point is to see who can pick the lock first. Or maybe it is a "clean game" and you have to insert your hands in some holes in the box? Woohoo!
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Aug 29, 2006 11:09:14 GMT -6
Those are games Stinko plays -- and she doesn't even need cards.
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Post by Cherbunny on Aug 29, 2006 18:23:59 GMT -6
Those are games Stinko plays -- and she doesn't even need cards. Oh Beeb, you're such a hoot! ;D |
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Post by Hedo69 on Aug 30, 2006 6:25:10 GMT -6
What great pics! Cher, you live in a beautiful place. Sounds like such a fun weekend.
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Post by Cherbunny on Sept 2, 2006 8:49:56 GMT -6
It's going to be a great day today! Even though there is a 50% chance of rain due to the hurricane and the clouds were out this morning, Hedonites are coming out to play. Rick planted the Earth Angel that we picked up at Sutter Creek. I think she's happy in her new home as the sun came out. Here she is....   I'm outta here to do some cooking. Company is coming! Have a great weekend, everyone. Hugs~ Cher |
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Post by diane on Sept 3, 2006 11:41:32 GMT -6
It's been another fun weekend at Hedo II-son. As always, if you walk away from this place hungry OR thirsty, it's your own damn fault.
This morning (Sunday), the boys did breakfast. Nemo and Andre (sucked in with a "still not sure if it was a stunt move" on Nemo's part where he almost cut off his finger) outdid themselves with a beautiful fruit salad, bacon, sausage and an awesome French Toast. Complete with shooing all the girls out of the kitchen (including clean up) and providing roses for all the ladies.
We were all sitting outside this morning with our coffee and discussing what awesome friends we all are. If you ever get invited to this place, I hope you'll all realize what an honor it is. When all you back East are buried under snow this winter, this is place is going to be rocking (not that it doesn't in the summertime also).
Once again, THANK YOU, Rick and Cheryl.
diane
ps: The Earth Angel is awesome!!!!!
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Post by pixiedust on Sept 3, 2006 12:11:01 GMT -6
Sounds like tons of fun - a great weekend - love the Earth Angel Cher! Been waiting for that pic.
Hugs,
Colleen
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Post by Cherbunny on Sept 4, 2006 12:25:09 GMT -6
It's been another fun weekend at Hedo II-son. As always, if you walk away from this place hungry OR thirsty, it's your own damn fault. After you left the rest of the gang decided they didn't want to go home either. They left about 45 minutes ago. Of course I had to go to the store and get food to feed these folks. God forbid anyone not have something in their stomach's to help soak up the booze. I made chili verde and spanish rice. This morning we had to suck it up with pastries. I am definitely burned out but satisfied for having spent another wonderful weekend with the most wonderful friends EVER! Hugs~ Cher & Rick |
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Post by nemo on Sept 4, 2006 13:33:35 GMT -6
Thank You....sweetie
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Post by diane on Sept 4, 2006 16:20:31 GMT -6
Nemo...you are SUCH the Hedo II-son slut...lol....(said in such a loving way). I can't believe you all stayed, I thought you were right out the door after me!!! I'm glad you all had fun, and I'm counting down the weekends until the big wedding weekend...err, that is marriage ceremony weekend. It's ONLY 10 weekends away. I think Rick has some serious work to do if he's going to have that whole outside kitchen installed before the wedding,....err, marriage ceremony~!!!!! Can't wait to see you all again....and no more wasted money on damn whipped creme bottles....lol. xoxoxox, d |
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Post by Chicago Jake on Sept 4, 2006 16:35:46 GMT -6
Okay, I'll bite. What's difference between a "wedding" and a "marriage ceremony" and why is one preferred over the other?.....Jake
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Post by Cherbunny on Sept 4, 2006 17:22:40 GMT -6
Okay, I'll bite. What's difference between a "wedding" and a "marriage ceremony" and why is one preferred over the other?.....Jake You'll have to ask Rick. He said we are NOT having a wedding, so I've been making Marriage Ceremony Plans. (Closely read your invitation, Jake). There is no church (our backyard) No male church minister (her name is Nadine Rosin) No veil, bridesmaids, tuxedos (got a nice Hawaiian shirt?) No gifts, no presents, no money (just you being there) No white cake with a bride and groom (chocolate, and red raspberries clusters) No choice of ham, turkey or beef (We're doing it ourselves as a winery outdoor party...kahula pork, prime rib, salmon and wine parings) Got your reservations made yet? |
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Sept 4, 2006 20:49:34 GMT -6
I would like a reservation for one for the honeymoon, please. I'll bring my own binoculars, thank you very much.
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Post by Cherbunny on Sept 4, 2006 20:59:37 GMT -6
The honeymoon is at Hedo during WWW week.
You won't need binoculars....
I'll leave the curtains open just for you.
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Post by Cherbunny on Sept 5, 2006 8:43:17 GMT -6
The house is back together and Rick is walking slowly. At least he is walking.
Saturday was an awesome day...lots of rum, ganja, and nitrous canisters. Somehow, my Rick misjudged the metal coffee table and foot clearance, and dislocated his little toe. He said it was sticking out sideways until he put it back where he thought it should go. Yesterday his foot was swollen and 4 toes are purple. I hope he heals well enough to walk all over Peru by the end of the month.
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Post by jdmcowan on Sept 5, 2006 17:28:54 GMT -6
I hope he heals well enough to walk all over Peru by the end of the month. Good luck. He probably broke it, though x-rays are academic since a dislocated toe joint will be treated pretty much the same way as a broken toe bone. Bones and joints take 8 weeks to heal. It seems like toes are so small, they should heal faster, but it doesn't work that way. Sounds like he did some good damage - he's going to feel it for a long time. He should tape the little toe to the next one to get some splinting action going. And the less walking he does now, the more walking he'll do in Peru. He should have his foot higher than his heart 100% of the time and ice on it for 30 minutes out of every 120 until the day you leave. Anti-inflammatories will make it feel and look better, but won't actually help it heal. I recommend against anti-inflammatories until Peru so he can feel his foot telling him that he's doing too much. Then in Peru load up on them so he can do extra walking. The extra walking in Peru would likely cause a set back in the healing, but it's only a toe for goodness sake. Dr. Jeremy, foot fetishist specialist |
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Post by Cherbunny on Sept 5, 2006 20:35:52 GMT -6
Thank you, Jeremy! I remembered my combat medic training  , bought a roll of waterproof tape, and taped up his 2 toes together. He's been in the LazyBoy with his foot elevated since Monday morning when company left. Unfortunately, he has refused the ice and I've been pushing it since I found out Saturday night what had happened. Thanks Doc! Hugs~ Cher |
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Post by jdmcowan on Sept 5, 2006 21:06:09 GMT -6
Unfortunately, he has refused the ice Let him know that it's not just an issue of pain control. Continued swelling damages the tissues and will make the healing take longer and the walking more difficult in Peru. Ice helps to reduce the swelling so that more healing can take place. Anit-inflammatory can actually be helpful in this regard, but if he's like most of my patients, he'll do more damage from the walking that the pain relief allows than the swelling would do. If he's good about staying off the foot, then anti-inflammatory can help, too. Jeremy |
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Post by justheidi on Sept 6, 2006 16:06:35 GMT -6
luv the pictures you guys! looks like you had a blast!
hugs,
heidi
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Post by Mrs. Nemo on Sept 9, 2006 20:03:34 GMT -6
I made chili verde and spanish rice. This morning we had to suck it up with pastries. Hugs~ Cher & Rick I made the chili verde recipe tonight and it was awesome. Since I used 4 lbs. of pork I did add a little homemade sulsa and a touch of cayenne pepper. . . .well, okay maybe a little more than a touch. Mmmm good. |
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Post by Cherbunny on Sept 11, 2006 11:28:35 GMT -6
It should taste even better today than yesterday. I'm happy to hear that you like it.
Tonite I'm making Thai curry chicken and pineapple.
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Post by Lady Irie on Sept 14, 2006 11:43:31 GMT -6
I actually found this recipe in a magazine, and copied it just for you. I can't believe there are even recipes for these rodents! Squirrel Cacciatore ~ 2 - 3 squirrels cut up in pieces ~ 1/4 cup flour ~ garlic salt ~ black pepper ~ 2 tbsp oil ~ 1/2 tsp oregano ~ 1/4 tsp ground cloves ~ 1 4oz can sliced mushrooms, drained ~ 1 medium green pepper, chopped ~ 2 onions, sliced ~ 1 rib of celery, chopped ~ 1 15oz can tomato sauce ~ 1/2 cup dry white wine ~ 1 small can(2oz) ripe sliced olives Shake the squirrel pieces in a bag with flour, garlic salt and pepper. In a Dutch oven saute the pieces in the oil until golden brown. Add the remaining ingredients, except for the olives. Cover and simmer over low heat about 1 hour, or squirrel is tender. Stir in black olives simmer 10 minutes more. Serve with rice or noodles if desired. Enjoy! |
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Post by justheidi on Sept 14, 2006 11:48:34 GMT -6
ewwwww!
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Sept 14, 2006 11:57:46 GMT -6
You forgot the nuts.
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Post by Cherbunny on Sept 14, 2006 15:40:42 GMT -6
OMG! I've heard of people eating them, but I would never. I prefer that the coyotes and turkey vultures enjoy that feast. Cher~ Who spoils all the wildlife on the hill Now...if you find a good recipe for dove or rabbit, let me know. I've got 24 dove breasts and 5 rabbits in the freezer which Erik is going to want me to cook during Christmas as my family will be here. |
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Post by Captain Gary on Sept 14, 2006 17:22:58 GMT -6
We already have a couple of squirrels in the freezer this season.
the other Gary
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, bought a roll of waterproof tape, and taped up his 2 toes together. He's been in the LazyBoy with his foot elevated since Monday morning when company left. Unfortunately, he has refused the ice and I've been pushing it since I found out Saturday night what had happened.
