Wednesday, October 29, 2014

And now for dessert-Pumpkin Pie Pudding

Ingredients
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup biscuit/baking mix
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2-1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
Whipped topping, optional
Read more: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/pumpkin-pie-pudding#ixzz3HYeQl3sp
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray.
Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until a thermometer reads 160°. Serve in bowls with whipped topping if desired. Yield: 6 servings.

For the bird watchers-from Kay Voss

Wow! Murmuration
 

Amazing mass bird flight!  Always wondered how they could change flight patterns in an instant.  Hope my bird buddies find this as interesting as I did.

 
 

Saturday, October 25, 2014

How to keep your RV's fresh water tank fresh

My tips are always picked up from other sources. I believe this is a good one and particularly as some of our friends may be getting their RV's ready to roll after a summer of sitting. We sanitized ours last Spring after arriving in Iowa and it has been obvious as we readied our rig for travel that it was a good idea. I think we over bleached it a bit and Butch was concerned and then he overfilled it by accident and I believe it all worked out as it should. Our water smells fresh and without any odor. We virtually never use our fresh water tank for drinking water . We drink bottled or filtered water while we are on the move. We wait till we are hooked to what we hopefully feel is good water and then it gets filtered twice before we drink it.
Here is a toast to good clean water!
Barb

How to keep your RV's fresh water tank fresh
by Mark Polk
RVeducation101.com
Do not assume your RV's fresh water will stay safe and fresh like at home. Contaminated water is extremely dangerous. As RVers, we must not only deal with a water system that hasn't been used for some time, but we hook up to different sources and eventually contaminated water.
The most important step is to keep the fresh water system sanitized. At a minimum, sanitize it every spring or if you notice stale water or an odor.
Start by draining the water heater. Go to the outside compartment where it's located. Remove the drain plug in the bottom left-hand corner and open the pressure relief valve on top to assist in draining. CAUTION: Never drain the water heater when it's hot or under pressure. Next, locate the low point water line drains for the hot water and the cold. This is the lowest point in the system. Open and let the water drain out.
Now, find the drain for the fresh water holding tank and empty it. Then turn the water pump on briefly to force out any remaining water. Do not let the pump continue once the water stops draining. Close all the drains. You have now removed most water from the system.
Now take one-fourth cup of household bleach for every 15 gallons of water that your fresh water tank holds. Mix the bleach with water into a one-gallon container and pour it into the fresh water holding tank. Fill the fresh water tank almost completely full. Turn on the water pump, open all hot and cold faucets and run the water until you smell the bleach at each one. Close the faucets. If possible, drive the RV or pull the trailer so the water can move around to assist in cleaning the entire tank. Let it sit for at least 12 hours. Drain the entire system again and refill the fresh water tank with potable water.
Open all of the faucets and run the water until you no longer smell any bleach. You may need to repeat this process again to eliminate all signs of bleach from the system. Once that's done, it is safe to use your water system.

Sunday, October 19, 2014

Do you want to know?

If you can put this puzzle together. You can say goodbye to Alzheimer's!  
 
This is really clever and a bit challenging. As we older people are concerned with Alzheimer's disease, this puzzle may help dispel some fear.   It's easy to put together if you are not affected by Alzheimer's disease, but impossible to do for someone with the disease.   Give it a try. If this puzzle is particularly difficult for you, then your physician can offer you additional testing to check you for Alzheimer's.
 
Just remember, if you can put this puzzle together , you do not have to fear Alzheimer's!  
A really neat puzzle!!  
 
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Barb says: I didn't have any problem with it but all memory has been a bit challenging lately. Maybe there is just way too much stuff to remember?

 
 
 

Thursday, October 16, 2014

Obituary Floyd Wayne Flynt

Obituary
Floyd Wayne Flynt

79 a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away October 13, 2014 at Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville. He was born July 10, 1935 in Prairie Grove the son of Ollie Lee and Lula Todd Flynt.

Floyd retired from the United States Army after 27 years and served 3 tours in Vietnam. He worked for 5 years in a post office in California.

Floyd was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers Johnny, Preston, Glenn and Kenneth Flynt.

Survivors include his wife of 33 years Frances Flynt.

Visitation will be Thursday evening from 12:00-8:00 P.M. at Luginbuel Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be held Friday, October 17, 2014 - 10:00 A.M. at the Farmington Cemetery Pavilion.

Monday, October 13, 2014

More friends meet

Eula Henderson, Kitty Toomire and Marge Scott got together for a bit of catching up as well. You all three look super and it is good to see you enjoying each others company in the off season.

Floyd Flynt Passed

Word was received that Floyd Flynt passed away early this morning from complications of a pneumonia disease he contracted about a year ago that progressed into cancer. Floyd and Fran were a part of the Magnolia Park family for several years before selling their mobile a year or two ago. They had planned to change where they spent the winter but those plans were changed because of Floyds health issues and they ended up spending the last winters at their Arkansas home. I will post Floyds obit as soon as it becomes available.

Fran's address is:

Fran Flynt
918 E Parks St
Prairie Grove, AR 72753-8637

Monday, October 06, 2014

Three Friends Meet

Kitti Toomire, Virginia Archer and Eula Henderson met up for a visit. Eula said there was too much to say in such a short time. Looking good, ladies!