St. Augustine, Florida

St. Augustine, Florida
May 24, 2013

Luee

Luee
We adopted Luee from the Humane Society in 1996. He was 2 years old, but still a pup. He has slowed down a bit; his age is catching up to him. He is the best dog anyone could ever have. Luee had to be put to sleep on April 15, 2009. Rest in Peace Pup.

Christmas Eve 2012

Christmas Eve 2012

NINA HULA 7/28/2012

NINA HULA 7/28/2012

Jeff, Sam, Nina and Ian

Jeff, Sam, Nina and Ian
Ian's Graduation from Kindergarten

Luck Be A Lady

Luck Be A Lady

Little GQ 12/12

Little GQ 12/12

Christmas 2012

Christmas 2012

Joey and Elizabeth

Joey and Elizabeth

Nina June 2013

Nina June 2013

Monday, October 3, 2011

GET YOUR PRETZELS HERE, HOT PRETZELS HERE



HAPPY OCTOBER SPEAKIES:

Welcome to October, well it’s not the first of the month but we are here and let’s see what’s kicking. Zodiac signs are Libra and Scorpio and the birthstone is an Opal. So far this month we missed Fire Pup Day, Farm Animals Day and the opening of Walt Disney World in Florida. No funny holidays that interest me today, but there is one of great importance and that is Child Health Day. Parents it is up to you to make sure your children receive the most updated care regarding their health, regular checkups, shots and that special touch of love. I’ll be keeping an eye on you so don’t fail me.

October is “NATIONAL PRETZEL MONTH”, one of my favorite snacks or should I say they were. Joey Z has to cut his salt intake so this kid is going to be limited. We are still going to talk about pretzels. My truly favorite is the soft pretzel with a side of mustard to dip. Roe likes the soft pretzels also but with a mild cheese sauce for her dipping pleasure. We had soft pretzels available at my grammar school. They were those good old Philly style pretzels never hot but as a kid you didn’t care it was the snack itself that mattered. When you were in Philly for a ball game, a soft pretzel was a must to have. There was another favorite of mine and I know it was one of Skips also those thin, salted Reisman pretzels sticks that came in a 3 X 5 box good for a quick snack on the run. Pretzel rods were a favorite as a kid, sold for 2 cents apiece and I spent a whole dime for five. Little corner stores had everything in those days. So no matter what pretzel is your favorite enjoy some today.

I forgot today is National Caramel Custard Day, I’m not crazy for Caramel of any kind but regular custard is fine. If you are a Caramel kind of Guy or Doll today is your day. Have a great day and see you soon.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

I just "ran down" to Mrs. Wozniak's on Plum Street, there was no sign for a store just a small bread ad in the front living room window, next to Page's Alley. The glass jar had the pretzel rods and behind the counter were the penny candy, Mary Janes, watermelon slices or orange slices in that white powder. There was no sign so you wouldn't even know it was there?

Those soft pretzels were perhaps the biggest treat at Saint Hedwig's the only place that had them? Didn't you have to order a week in advance for your pretzel and "Oringina" (Polish pronunciation) from Stoy's.

The truck is here .. "my big boys", go help Pop unload. I was a shrimp or peanut so that wasn't me.

Skip

Mack said...

Hi Joe:)
Big soft Philly Pretzels got cheaper as the crowd left the park and the vendors wanted to sell what they had:)

JoeZ said...

I'm looking for those original watermellon slices. They have have to be somewhere. Soft pretzels forever.