THREE CHEERS FOR MONTAGU

Happy Wednesday Guys and Dolls:

My posts for the next two weeks might be far and few between as I have some issues to take care of in the way of medical tests, but have no fear JoeyZ will be posting as much as he can.

Today we celebrate “National Sandwich Day.” The sandwich was created today because of John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich. Today in fact we celebrate his 292 birthday. Legend has it that Montagu a heavy gambler did not want to leave the table for his meal, he ordered salted meat between two slices of bread and thus the sandwich became history. Maybe the guys around him called out, “Hey I’ll take one of those sandwiches.”

I read the number one sandwich in the US is the hamburger, but JoeyZ is going to give you a list of his favorite sandwiches and some he would love to try:

A Rossi’s Cheeseburger which I know I’m not having in the near future, so I’ll settle for Roe’s Chuck Cheeseburger, really tender and juicy with a slice of tomato, onion and salsa.

Cheese Pork Roll with Spicy Brown mustard. The roll could be a round hard roll or a hamburger bun.

Cheese Steak with Peppers and Onions on a torpedo roll.

Italian Sausage with Peppers and Onion the same roll as the cheese steak.

French Dip with onions and hot au jus sauce for dipping.

On Thanksgiving Night Turkey on a dinner roll with stuffing, hot gravy and cranberry sauce.

I want a Chicago Hot Dog on a poppy seed bun with the true Chicago works and I would also like to try one of those Chicago beef sandwiches dipped in sauce.

Rueben Sandwich had only one but I did like it.

I have never tried a Pastrami or Corn Beef on Rye, maybe one day.

Hot turkey or roast beef open faced sandwiches, love those with some mash potatoes or fries.

How could I forget a good BLT with the bacon nice and crisp, fresh red tomatoes, lettuce on good white toast with mayo.

Liverwurst with brown mustard on Italian bread.

Well Speakies there are a few on my favorites feel free to speak up and we have to say one thing “THANK YOU THE 4TH EARL OF SANDWICH.” Have a great day Speakies.

CAN'T FORGET NUMBER 2 SON AND FAMILY

Speakies:

Stopping by again on a different kind of post. Our house this weekend was filled with fun. Everyone getting ready for the wedding, my son Jeff and daughter-in-law Sam and my two little grandchildren filled our home with love and laughter. We truly enjoyed having them stay with us and sharing that happy day with Joe and Elizabeth. I feel very blessed to have two wonderful sons and daughter-in-laws and those little ones who made Roe and I laugh all weekend long. I just wanted to say I love you all and to you Roe love and thanks for bringing them up and guiding them the right way.

I'm getting teary eyed so I better say goodbye. Have a great day Guys and Dolls, see you later.

TO MY SON AND MY NEW DAUGHTER-IN-LAW

Good Morning Speakies:

This post is a special post to my son Joe and his new bride Elizabeth who were married on Sunday. Mom and I wish you again all the happiness, health, friendship and love on this earth. The wedding ceremony was beautiful, the reception fun and I’m sure you both will never forget those moments of the day. Elizabeth you now can officially call me PAPA Z.

STOLAT.

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND AND HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Happy Friday Speakies:

Sorry for not writing yesterday, had to get some blood work done, meetings and picking up my tux for a final fitting, my day was shot. I want all of you to be careful out there and watch out for those little ones Trick or Treating Sunday night. It’s a strange world out there these days not like when most of us were little and filled with trust for others. Moms and Dads check those bags and go to the houses or places that you are familiar with. Where we live we have a citizen’s patrol riding around making sure the neighborhood is safe for the little gremlins, it is something one should think about starting in your neighborhood. By the way give the little tykes good stuff, I remember getting loose candy, candy corns which I still hate and hard caramels wrapped in that yellow or black paper. In fact let me hear the Halloween Candy you hate the most. Here are some of mine:

Candy Corn = 1 Sugar Jolt.
Popcorn Balls - If I want popcorn I want it in a bag or bowl with butter and salt.
Candy Apples – The Caramel ones were good.
Caramels of any kind.
Tootsie Roll – Real teeth breakers
Lollie Pops of any kind.
Mary Janes - Better call the dentist
Fruit Bursts - They'll make your teeth stick together.
Those little round candy dots on paper there is my list for now. Send yours in.

I wish you all a great weekend and a HAPPY HALLOWEEN. IF YOU ARE GOING TO PARTIES BE CAREFUL AND HAVE FUN. I leave you with a little “DEAD MANS PARTY.”

HAPPY HUMP DAY AND DON'T BE A CRANK

Happy Hump Day Guys and Dolls:

Just wanted to stop by and make a quick hello today. The next two weeks are going to be very busy for me so my writings maybe short or you may not hear from me for a few days, but that does not give you the excuse to not read the blog. You are encouraged to add comments, ask questions but none for any donations will be answered.

The weather is getting warmer again here and with my son’s wedding this week I need cooler weather to wear a tux but I think I can make it for the day and I heard the temperatures will be in the low 80’s. I’m hoping for a nice sunny day for the both of them to enjoy their outside ceremony and remember it for the rest of their lives. Roe and I are really excited, we talked about it for months and now its only days away and we have a new daughter-in-law to boot.

Today we celebrate a holiday called “CRANKY CO-WORKERS DAY.” All I have to say if you have those types working with you kick them in the butt and tell them to lighten up. That’s were I leave you today, don’t be cranky, enjoy the day and evening and have lots of fun.

HONOR THOU FRIES AND BEER THIS WEEK

Good Morning Guys and Dolls:

Hope your evening was a pleasant one and you shared it with the ones that you love. I will try to squeeze a few posts in this week but with all the stuff happening my mind is in a different zone. Then I must have at least four medical tests coming up and one can get tired of doctors and tests pretty fast as the years go by.

On a brighter note this week we celebrate two holidays of things I like National Potato Day and National Beer Day. I like my potatoes fried, mashed, baked, scalloped, hash browned and French fried. I remember down at the Jersey shore one stand on the boardwalk had thick crinkled fries in a cone cup loaded with salt, they were good and nobody thought about salt in take in those days. I just loaded them up with a little ketchup and chowed down. I told you my granny use to make salmon cakes and fries on Friday nights. She took a baked potato and cut it in fours, than cooked them in oil in a big pot, talk about big fries and good they were it. Oh yeah granny loaded them down with a lot of salt too.

Now it’s time to give beer its little spotlight. I like beer on a hot summer day and really prefer a draft beer to those in a can or bottle. I’m not an expert on beer itself but I loved those little bottles of Rolling Rock but they don’t carry them here. I did find Miller Light in small cans which is just the perfect size for me to gun down. When I use to go to the Phillies games nothing was better than seeing the hot dog man carrying that metal box giving you the dog with a slap of mustard and a cup of that watered down beer. I can still hear them call out “BEER HERE” AND HOT DOG, GET YOUR HOT DOGS HERE.”

So this week have some fries, a dog and down them with a beer. Have a great day Speakies and be careful.

GOOD MORNING GUYS AND DOLLS

Good Monday Morning Speakies:

Hoping you all had a nice weekend, it was just relaxing for me with nice enough weather to open all those windows and let that breeze blow in. It was a bad weekend for Phillies and Eagle fans, however I’m proud those Phillies got that far and better luck next year is all one can say.

The writings this week may be short, my son is getting married and we have things to do, so if you do not see a new post it is that JoeyZ is tied up. So with that I bid you all have a nice day and be careful out there.

WE ARE STILL ALIVE, NYUK, NYUK, NYUK

HAPPY FRIDAY GUYS AND DOLLS:

Stopping by for a quick chat to wish all of you a great Friday and a wonderful weekend. My Friday blog comments are on the short side as my mind is winding down from the work week.

Well I don’t have to leave my heart in San Francisco, the old Phils pulled it out last night, I had to stay up and watch, but instead of a blown save the two relief pitchers did a great job. So Phillies fans we are back to the City of Brotherly Love (Har Har) and hope we can sweep 2 victories and off to the World Series again. Good Luck Phillies.

There is one important Birthday Wish going out today and that is to Jerome “Curly” Howard, my favorite Stooge. Curly would have been 107 years old today. I hope Curly is up there throwing pies, fixing the plumbing and slapping the other Stooges around.

That is it for me today Speakies, once again have a great weekend.

I'M LEAVING MY HEART IN SAN FRANCISCO BUT ATE GOOD POLISH

Good Morning Speakies:

Well it does not look good for JoeyZ’s Phillies right now, down 3 games to 1 to those Giants. Looks like I could be playing that Tony Bennett song “I Left My in San Francisco” after tonight’s game. Well win or lose they are and will always be my team. I saw them win two World Series in 1980 and in 2008, and there were many Phillies fans who never saw them win a World Series.

Roe and I had a few doctor appointments yesterday and afterwards searched for a place for lunch. We decided to try that Polish restaurant in Longwood, Florida called Polonia’s. When we walked through the door you came upon a room with one table, some counter seats and what I would call a butcher’s showcase. One side was filled with desserts the other with assorted Polish meats for sale and a larger cooler filled with assorted Polish beers. We were greeted and quickly seated in the other dining room which felt like you were having dinner in someone’s house. A small crowd was present but quickly started to fill up. I saw kiszka as an appetizer and wondered if I should try it. Roe made the decision for me and I placed my order for that Polish dish I haven’t had in years. We looked over the menu and decided the rest of our lunch. I ordered the Polish trio consisting of one stuffed cabbage, two cheese pierogi and smoked kielbasa. Roe ordered the stuffed cabbage with one cheese pierogi and one cheese and spinach pierogi. The kiszka did not disappoint served with mustard and horseradish. The pierogi were light and tasty covered with onions, the stuffed cabbage was nice and firm with a light tomato sauce not like the red tomato sauce my grandmother and mother made. The kielbasa was smoked and I should have chosen the fresh instead. The meal was excellent and Roe brought most of hers home. After dinner we checked out the desserts in the other room and decided to bring home two pieces of apple strudel one of which I finished with my morning coffee. If you are visiting the area or live here in Central Florida JoeyZ highly recommends Polonia Polish Restaurant in Longwood.

Well Guys and Dolls have a great day and evening and be careful out there.

GOODBYE MR. CUNNINGHAM

SPEAKIES:

SOME SAD NEWS THIS AFTERNOON, ACTOR TOM BOSLEY WHO PLAYED MR. CUNNINGHAM ON HAPPY DAYS HAS PASSED AWAY. HE WAS A FINE ACTOR ON MANY SHOWS BUT MOST OF US REMEMBER HIM FROM "HAPPY DAYS."

REST IN PEACE MR. C.