Words from the Wabler

I've been having some back pain lately and I shared some of my problems with my Brother.  When one has a problem it's amazing how many people are eager to give you some quick advise.  I think his solution was one of he best.  The Wabler speaks:

" Must make some comments about your bad back.  I assume it is a Lower Back problem?  A Doctor once told me that most everyone had a Bad Lower Back and a post nasal drip.

I have certainly had the Lower Back thing!  For years I have suffered with it.  There's not a lot you can do about it.  It can be very painful, and make a grown man cry!

Everyone has advice, and  wants to tell you what to do with the thing.  Don't listen to them!  Bruce Bass once told me he cured his back by getting down on the floor and rolling.  I think Bruce might have had a few Pops, and couldn't feel anything anyway.  DON'T TRY THE BRUCE  METHOD!

I do have two small things to recommend.  The first one is, when your back goes out, STOP.  Don't do anything!  Immobilize your entire body.  YOU CAN'T WORK IT OUT!    ALSO, YOU WILL NEVER KNOW WHAT CAUSE IT.    Get yourself in the best Easy Chair you have, and move nothing, except to lift a strong G&T.   Stay there Forever!

Second,  If you are not taking Fish Oil, begin right away.  I take so much of this stuff, if someone drop a baited hook close to me, I'm sure I would Strike it.  It's great stuff, and will do your back about as much good as anything.  There are some medications you can  take for the pain.  I like a thing called NAPERSON.   I'm sure I have not spelled it correctly.  It is found in some of your over the counter stuff.  The best is to get a prescription from your Doc.  It will thin your blood and the G&Ts are a No-No.  There is another alternative, FORGET THE DRUGS AND STICK WITH GIN!

Must go!  I think neighbor George is at the door.   If you like the above chit chat, Blog it.  I don't care.  Unless , I can get sued for Malpractice. " 

The Wabler

The Tomato Pie Story

This is a great summer treat when fresh tomatoes are available.  If you are one of many who have never tried this dish; you are in for a wonderful treat.  This is not a low calorie meal.

THE     COOK

THE  PIE

THE   RECIPE

1 pkg Pillsbury refrigerated pie crusts-- ( 2 crusts in a pkg )

2 tbl Dijon mustard

4 medium tomatoes -- peeled and sliced 

4 oz. shredded cheddar cheese

4 oz. shredded white cheddar

( or 1 pkg. 4-cheese blend)

2 tbl mayo or sour cream

3 tbl grated Parmesan cheese

Bake and cool one of the pie crust.  Spread mustard on baked crust, covering bottom and sides. Arrange tomatoes on top of mustard, and cover with a layer of cheese.   Sprinkle with salt and pepper.  Repeat to make 2 or 3 layers, ending with cheese on top.  Spread mayo on top of cheese.  Sprinkle with Parmesan.  Place second pie crust over mixture and seal edges with a fork; cut slits in crust for ventilation.  Bake at 350 for 30 mins. or until lightly browned .  If necessary cover edges with foil near the end of baking time if they get too brown.

Mosquitoes Bites and Basil Cutting

Come on ladies. Let's cut that basil; the mosquitoes are really eating me alive.

Simply Beautiful

Less talking; More cutting

They don't have Mosquitoes in Arizona

Can It Be?? PETER RABBIT

I'm lost.  Can anyone tell me how to get to Patsy Bennie McGregor's house??   I know it's around here somewhere.   I love young tender sprouts of swiss chard like the kind Frank has at his house.  

Mattie Loves Her Music

We had a surprise visit from Mattie this afternoon.  She's always excited and this time she came to show us her new Autoharp.  It's new to her but with her experience, she has picked it up in no time.  She loves her music and it's always a treat to hear her play.

I just had to have a picture of this new instrument.  The way I understand it; the cords are played by just holding down the correct key, and the strumming and picking is done with the other hand.  Sounds simple, but I couldn't make it work .   

Just another one of Mattie's favorites, and mine also.  She loaned me this DVD which is from some of the old TV shows.  Good listing and lots of memories

Birthdays are Over

I had a great Birthday and I'm very thankful.   Good food, great friends.  I also took the liberty of giving myself a little gift like an I-Pod.  I thought it would be nice listing to some music and Podcasts.  Well, Cloody liked my I-Pod and is using it freely, so I offered to buy her one, but no way would she have that, but she did agree that I could take her to the " Creek". Cold Water that is.   That I did, and now she has a new outfit and my I-Pod too. That's life. 

August Birthdays

The Big Four

Happy Birthday to all the Birthday folks.   Joe Amos, Gailya Childress, Frank Baker and Patsy Smith.  Many thanks to our hostesses Sherry Amos and Gail Tompkins for a super party.  We are all looking forward to next year.

The Big Blow Out

A Cake For Boys, and A Cake For The Girls

Happy Birthday Frank

                             A  Great Day

Well, it's not easy being 81, but it's better than the alternative.   I had a nice day, thanks to Cloody, my family and many friends.  I had a number of calls and drop ins and I must confess, it was a wonderful day. Phil and his family dropped in Saturday evening, and fixed and served dinner.  They even cleaned the kitchen and washed all the dishes. 

Percy, Tanner and Davis gave up their Saturday evening to come to Blytheville and wish me a happy Birthday. 

                                 The Cooks                                    

Phil and Jamie

                                                                                   

Tanner                    

                               

                                    Percy                                          

                                I must finish this book                                        

                                                                                 

                                                                     

                                        Davis                                                                            

                                                        Caroline and Mary Lee

I get a special singing birthday greeting from Mary Lee every year, and this year was special because Carolina was along.  This has been a tradition for the past several year and I really appreciate it.  Maybe next year I will be very lucky and Gail will join in.  That would make three generations.  All I have to do is make it to 82 and see what happens.  Birthdays are great!

Cotton Blooms and More

The weather is hot and dry, and the cotton is blooming.

               A beautiful white bloom                 

Both pink and white blooms

Cotton blooms explained.  The way it was told to me is as follows:   The first day the cotton bloom is white. The second day the white bloom turns pink.  The third day the pink bloom dies, and by the fifth day fall off.  Now you know.  That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

Soy beans

The beans are really growing although the weather is dry, and we could use some rain.  With a tropical storm brewing in the Gulf anything is possible.  I guess we are in the " Dog Day of Summer ".

Line Dancing

When Cloody and I moved to WMV over seven years ago Line dancing was popular.  June and Virginia Moy were residents in the Village and offered lessons .  They were both good dancers and were dedicated to teaching.  We met Ezell and Billie Wilson and we all got involved in dancing.  We soon learned about the Clean Fun Club and Friday night dancing became a weekly event.  I must say we had lots of fun.  We are all a little older now and don't get out as much as we used to but we still think dancing is wonderful.