Croquet & Cocktails 2010

Thank you to all of you who attended this year's Croquet & Cocktails. It was a huge success. The goal of raising $240 was met and exceeded. A total of $585 was raised and over a 100 pounds of food was donated.

Save the date for next year June 25, 2011.

Drink of the Month - Tequila Sunrise

In honor of Cinco De Mayo give this drink a try instead of the usual Margarita.

2 ounces tequila

4 ounces orange juice

1 ounce grenadine syrup

Pour tequila in a highball glass with ice, and top with orange juice. Stir. Add grenadine by tilting glass and pouring grenadine down side by flipping the bottle vertically very quickly. The grenadine should go straight to the bottom and then rise up slowly through the drink. Garnish stirrer, straw and cherry-orange.

Cheers and enjoy.

Drink of the Month's - Champagne

Since I am seriously behind in posting anything. The drink of the month is for January & February.

Champange - Ballatore Gran Spumante

This is actually a sparking wine but it's all good and personally my favorite. While my DH loves a dry wine, he'll appease me and buy this for me.

I do mix this OJ for Mimosas for Sunday Brunch and other times with Chambord (or the lesser expensive stuff) and raspberries for a fun Champange cocktail.

Enjoy.

Winemaker Notes:

The delicate freshness of Ballatore makes it a most charming sparkling wine. Inviting aromas reminiscent of ripe peaches and apricots combine to form a delightfully complex bouquet. Well-balanced and rich in varietal character, this sparkling wine refreshes with melony flavors and a crisp, clean finish. While traditionally enjoyed with desserts, Ballatore is an elegant and festive companion to any occasion.

Road Rage

There are certain people who know me very well about my feelings toward stupid, irritating drivers. Yes, I said stupid. Seriously, if you can't talk and drive at the same time then get out of my way.


Don't get me started on Motorcycles. I DO SEE YOU! You just don't see me! Jerk Off. Just because you think you are almighty Road God does not make you the perfect driver. If you would just stop with the hand signals and dirty looks I would get out of your way.


To the cranky old smoking hag who drives a maroon jalopy. I am not going to speed through a school zone. I don't need a ticket, so go take your cigarettes and go hack up a lung. Monday through Friday I drive thru 3 school zones on 7th east and 8 times out of 10 I see a speed trap. (Hint, hint, the one the cops love the most is the one by Trolley Square going south bound.)


Just because you are right on my bumper with your lights in my rearview and side mirrors does not mean I am going to go faster. I know this trick because I occasionally drive an SUV. So drink your Mocha Cafe Frappy thingy and ride someone else's bumper.


Last of all, please use your signals and check before you change lanes. Yes, this is aimed at the Toyota Fienza driver that veered in between me and another driver the other day.

Now, to all I may offended with this Road Rage blog. I care enough to type this sentence but that's it. Remember what your Driver's Ed teacher said "Drive defensively."

Excepts from a Work Diary...

Day 799 of continued torture...

My bosses continually yell at me for things I did not do. They give me work that I don't want to do while they take extremely long lunches and disappear for hours on end. (How many times can you go to Starbucks in a day?)

Although I try to get a job in another department or promotion, I am told I am not qualified enough even though I have done the job before and I have more experience then the person who got the job.

The only thing that keeps me sane is the occasionally silly email I receive, MySpace, and Facebook. Oh wait I think someone is coming...I need to look like I am busy working.

Today I decided not to work my reports and play games all day long. I'll just to it tomorrow, nobody will notice. I think the bosses are still at Starbucks or have left for the day.

I have just been asked to be on a committee of some sort and have asked to contribute to making the workplace a better place. What I would like to say to this committe is, "Fire all the jackasses who got promoted and promote the people that will actually make a difference and give a damn." Needless to say I won't say that because I need my job.

I have to be careful as to what I say and who I say it to, there are spys and brown nosers everywhere. I also have to be careful when I talk to someone I wouldn't want to offend them.

Maybe tomorrow I will take a long lunch and then leave early.

Excerpt from a Cat's Diary...

Day 983 of my captivity....

My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets.

Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength.

The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet.

Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a 'good little hunter' I am. Bastards.

There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of 'allergies.' I must learn what this means and how to use it to my advantage.

Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow -- but at the top of the stairs.

I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released - and seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously retarded.

The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicating with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe. For now.

***I know everybody has read this before but it always makes me laugh***

Drink of the Month - Caramel Apple Cider

This month's drink is a hot toddy for those cool nights by the fire. Does that sound like a romantic monologue or what?


Part of this beverage is from the foo foo coffee company with the round green logo and the other is from Judy 'aka Jugs'. Since there may only one person who reads this that know Jugs, he will probably be like uh? Yes, her. I don't know what has become of her since her breakup from Bean's, but I do think of her every time I make this beverage.


1/2 packet instant Apple Cider mix

1/2 oz. Caramel Flavoring

1 oz. Southern Comfort

Whipped Cream (optional)

Hot Water



Mix the Apple Cider mix with hot water. Add caramel flavoring and Southern Comfort. Stir. Add whipped cream if desired.

Cheers!