Good Morning Speakies,
Making my usual Friday morning visit to wish you all a great day and weekend to come.
May is "National Barbecue Month." I watch all those cooking shows on the Travel Station, the Food Channel and the Cooking Channel. I really don't know where to go for good BBQ here in Florida. Roe loves BBQ, ribs which are my favorite also. Roe makes great slow cooker style of ribs, served with mashed potatoes and a vegetable, for me it is the best. We had great BBQ ribs at Texas Roadhouse and Chili's where we live. So this weekend Speakies comes your assignment to find a good BBQ place and let me know your feelings about it.
NO TOBACCO DAY - To all my readers, quit the habit, it caused me to have bladder cancer at a younger age. I'm glad I never developed lung cancer. In a matter of months I felt stronger but it also play a big part in my life today. For you with little ones take heed and quit, so you can see them grow-up, graduate, get married and enjoy your grandchildren. Taking my warning seriously.
I think that is it for today, have a great day and weekend once more and remember June is tomorrow.
St. Augustine, Florida
May 24, 2013
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
NINA HULA 7/28/2012
Jeff, Sam, Nina and Ian
Ian's Graduation from Kindergarten
Luck Be A Lady
Little GQ 12/12
Christmas 2012
Joey and Elizabeth
Nina June 2013
Friday, May 31, 2013
Thursday, May 30, 2013
HAPPY MAY 30 SPEAKIES
Good Morning Guys and Dolls,
The month of May is almost over, so before it's over lets see some celebrations:
National Asparagus Month - Asparagus is a flowering plant species in the genus Asparagus from which the vegetable known as asparagus is obtained. It is native to most of Europe, northern Africa and western Asia, and is now widely cultivated as a vegetable crop. I love this stuff and only for the tips, well done with some melted butter.
This week we honor the "PICKLE" the one thing Roe hates to see on her plate if ever delivered at a restaurant. For me, I love pickles, Kosher like the ones I enjoyed at Lisook's Deli on Brunswick Ave. Give me Polish pickles, sweet pickles and all the rest and Joey Z will enjoy them.
MAY 30 HOLIDAYS:
MY BUCKET HAS A HOLE IN IT DAY - What can I do about it, put my finger in the hole like the little kid at the dam in Holland. No way, So Sorry.
WATER A FLOWER DAY - Down here and when not in the rainy season, one must water the plants on a regular basis. Roe just purchased me one of those shrieking hoses as seen on TV. Works great and is really light for me to use being my lifting abilities are limited.
AMERICAN GRUMP DAY OUT - Go out and be a real Grouch today and enjoy. I would say what I would like to do, except I probably would offend readers.
MINT JULEP DAY - A mint julep is traditionally made with four ingredients: mint leaf, bourbon, sugar and water. It is traditionally, spearmint is the mint of choice used in Southern states, and in Kentucky. I guess it goes good with the Kentucky Derby and that song, "My Old Kentucky Home."
HAVE A GREAT DAY AND BE CAREFUL OUT THERE.
The month of May is almost over, so before it's over lets see some celebrations:
National Asparagus Month - Asparagus is a flowering plant species in the genus Asparagus from which the vegetable known as asparagus is obtained. It is native to most of Europe, northern Africa and western Asia, and is now widely cultivated as a vegetable crop. I love this stuff and only for the tips, well done with some melted butter.
This week we honor the "PICKLE" the one thing Roe hates to see on her plate if ever delivered at a restaurant. For me, I love pickles, Kosher like the ones I enjoyed at Lisook's Deli on Brunswick Ave. Give me Polish pickles, sweet pickles and all the rest and Joey Z will enjoy them.
MAY 30 HOLIDAYS:
MY BUCKET HAS A HOLE IN IT DAY - What can I do about it, put my finger in the hole like the little kid at the dam in Holland. No way, So Sorry.
WATER A FLOWER DAY - Down here and when not in the rainy season, one must water the plants on a regular basis. Roe just purchased me one of those shrieking hoses as seen on TV. Works great and is really light for me to use being my lifting abilities are limited.
AMERICAN GRUMP DAY OUT - Go out and be a real Grouch today and enjoy. I would say what I would like to do, except I probably would offend readers.
MINT JULEP DAY - A mint julep is traditionally made with four ingredients: mint leaf, bourbon, sugar and water. It is traditionally, spearmint is the mint of choice used in Southern states, and in Kentucky. I guess it goes good with the Kentucky Derby and that song, "My Old Kentucky Home."
HAVE A GREAT DAY AND BE CAREFUL OUT THERE.
NIMYO AND BOZO OF THE DAY
Hello Speakies,
FLASH - LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - A grand-mom and her grandson found a loaded gun on her seat while enjoying the Dinosaur ride at Animal Kingdom. Granny gave the gun to a park attendant, who contacted a supervisor and the local authorities.
The owner of the gun, lets get a false name to protect the guilty, how about Carlo Angelo Cannoli Gravy. He told authorities he discovered his gun was missing after leaving the ride. This guy had a concealed weapons permit that's great. Disney World visitors are not allowed to bring guns on property. Who do we put the blame on here, Disney Security? Disney for not screening this guy upon entering the park as they check pocket books and lunch bags for everything. Along with this Nimyo for bringing in a gun to the park dumb ass. I know it is Animal Kingdom, but please don't shoot the animals or scare the little ones along with the families enjoying the park.
FLASH - LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - A grand-mom and her grandson found a loaded gun on her seat while enjoying the Dinosaur ride at Animal Kingdom. Granny gave the gun to a park attendant, who contacted a supervisor and the local authorities.
The owner of the gun, lets get a false name to protect the guilty, how about Carlo Angelo Cannoli Gravy. He told authorities he discovered his gun was missing after leaving the ride. This guy had a concealed weapons permit that's great. Disney World visitors are not allowed to bring guns on property. Who do we put the blame on here, Disney Security? Disney for not screening this guy upon entering the park as they check pocket books and lunch bags for everything. Along with this Nimyo for bringing in a gun to the park dumb ass. I know it is Animal Kingdom, but please don't shoot the animals or scare the little ones along with the families enjoying the park.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
GOOD MORNING SPEAKIES
Good Morning Guys and Dolls,
Those fishing pictures will be posted soon and would like to say thanks for a great week fishing with my Good Buddy Joey G and my sons Joey and Jeff. Thanks for giving the old man a great time. I can't believe that May is almost over so let us catch up on the holidays and foods we missed.
MAY IS THE NATIONAL RESPECT FOR CHICKEN MONTH - There are two dishes I love that Roe creates, one is a thin chicken parm and the other is a chicken thigh dish with all kinds of good stuff. I never ask a women for her secret recipes. The rest of chicken you can have and enjoy.
CLEAN AIR MONTH - Now that is harder to breath for many reasons, I have one complaint. The A-Holes in Congress who still don't believe in global warming and doing nothing maybe one or two bills. I also hold all those companies who did not protect their employees from hazardous materials and fumes. To the Vietnam Vets tell the government thanks for "Agent Orange." We should have left that sh-t hole earlier.
THE FOURTH WEEK OF MAY WE HONOR FROZEN YOGURT WEEK - Pretty good substitute for ice cream. I tried and liked Publix's Vanilla and Chocolate frozen yogurt. Very smooth and tasty.
NATIONAL SHOE WEEK - Does anyone one know how many shoes and styles you had throughout the years? This is what I remember:
Baby Shoes.
Slipper.s
Flip Flops - always hated them...
Roman Sandals - gave me blisters on my heels.
Sneakers all kinds of styles and colors.
Penny Loafers..
Buckskin Shoes (Thanks Pat Boone).
Desert Boots - one of my favorites, just saw them at Target but in canvas.
Service Shoes - Both dress and boots for every day use and for those special dress and parade day a pair of Patent Leather dress shoes.
Disco platform shoes. Now as I am aging in life it is those sneakers made with those bands of Velcro.
MAY 29, WE CELEBRATE THE FOLLOWING:
PINK FLAMINGO DAY - Beautiful birds in person to see, come to Florida and enjoy. Now Roe and I have had plastic Pink Flamingo,s always in front of our house. Enough said this subject.
JOHN F. KENNEDY'S BIRTHDAY - Great American President born this date in 1917. My Dad met him in person while working at the New Jersey Governor's Mansion while he was running against "Tricky Dick Nixon." His motorcade passed our house while heading to the train station. Brunswick Ave. was crowded with more people than five Super Bowls. Great president, but like the great ones, there is always someone out there being an idiot.
COQ AU VIN DAY - Is a French braise of chicken cooked with wine, lardons, mushrooms and with options of garlic added. Stick it with the other chicken stuff I don't want to eat.
HAVE A GREAT DAY SPEAKIES.
Those fishing pictures will be posted soon and would like to say thanks for a great week fishing with my Good Buddy Joey G and my sons Joey and Jeff. Thanks for giving the old man a great time. I can't believe that May is almost over so let us catch up on the holidays and foods we missed.
MAY IS THE NATIONAL RESPECT FOR CHICKEN MONTH - There are two dishes I love that Roe creates, one is a thin chicken parm and the other is a chicken thigh dish with all kinds of good stuff. I never ask a women for her secret recipes. The rest of chicken you can have and enjoy.
CLEAN AIR MONTH - Now that is harder to breath for many reasons, I have one complaint. The A-Holes in Congress who still don't believe in global warming and doing nothing maybe one or two bills. I also hold all those companies who did not protect their employees from hazardous materials and fumes. To the Vietnam Vets tell the government thanks for "Agent Orange." We should have left that sh-t hole earlier.
THE FOURTH WEEK OF MAY WE HONOR FROZEN YOGURT WEEK - Pretty good substitute for ice cream. I tried and liked Publix's Vanilla and Chocolate frozen yogurt. Very smooth and tasty.
NATIONAL SHOE WEEK - Does anyone one know how many shoes and styles you had throughout the years? This is what I remember:
Baby Shoes.
Slipper.s
Flip Flops - always hated them...
Roman Sandals - gave me blisters on my heels.
Sneakers all kinds of styles and colors.
Penny Loafers..
Buckskin Shoes (Thanks Pat Boone).
Desert Boots - one of my favorites, just saw them at Target but in canvas.
Service Shoes - Both dress and boots for every day use and for those special dress and parade day a pair of Patent Leather dress shoes.
Disco platform shoes. Now as I am aging in life it is those sneakers made with those bands of Velcro.
MAY 29, WE CELEBRATE THE FOLLOWING:
PINK FLAMINGO DAY - Beautiful birds in person to see, come to Florida and enjoy. Now Roe and I have had plastic Pink Flamingo,s always in front of our house. Enough said this subject.
JOHN F. KENNEDY'S BIRTHDAY - Great American President born this date in 1917. My Dad met him in person while working at the New Jersey Governor's Mansion while he was running against "Tricky Dick Nixon." His motorcade passed our house while heading to the train station. Brunswick Ave. was crowded with more people than five Super Bowls. Great president, but like the great ones, there is always someone out there being an idiot.
COQ AU VIN DAY - Is a French braise of chicken cooked with wine, lardons, mushrooms and with options of garlic added. Stick it with the other chicken stuff I don't want to eat.
HAVE A GREAT DAY SPEAKIES.
GREAT FISHING VACATION
HELLO GUYS AND DOLLS,
Joey G., my sons and I had a great week. We fished the inter coastal near Sarasota and boated around 30 fish from 8 a.m. till 4:30 p.m. We caught Lady Fish (Small version of Tarpon), Catfish, Sea Trout, Jacks and one we don't know. My good buddy Joe G. took my son Jeff for a 6 hour Tarpon trip, no Tarpon, but a few Lady Fish and a nice Sand Shark.
The week was filled with fun, good food and drink and spending time with my boys and best friend. It was also our 35th Wedding Anniversary, which we celebrated at a great Italian restaurant. As soon as I receive the photos from the gang, they will be posted. Have a great day.
Joey G., my sons and I had a great week. We fished the inter coastal near Sarasota and boated around 30 fish from 8 a.m. till 4:30 p.m. We caught Lady Fish (Small version of Tarpon), Catfish, Sea Trout, Jacks and one we don't know. My good buddy Joe G. took my son Jeff for a 6 hour Tarpon trip, no Tarpon, but a few Lady Fish and a nice Sand Shark.
The week was filled with fun, good food and drink and spending time with my boys and best friend. It was also our 35th Wedding Anniversary, which we celebrated at a great Italian restaurant. As soon as I receive the photos from the gang, they will be posted. Have a great day.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
ZIP IS BACK IN THE SADDLE
HELLO FELLOW ZIPSTERS,
I hope everyone of you enjoyed the holiday weekend and if you thought at least a minute for those who gave their lives for your freedom the Zippy is proud of all of you.
LETS BE HAPPY WITH SOME PUNS AND ONE LINERS:
Obey gravity. It's the law.
If I am what I eat, then I am cheesy!
Hokey Pokey Anonymous, the place to turn yourself around.
I'm only lazy on days that end in a "Y."
Corduroy pillows are making headlines.
Dijon Vu - the same mustard as before.
When tow egotists meet, it's not an I for an I.
A backwards poet writes inverse.
A chicken crossing the road is poultry in motion.
Where to Forest Rangers go to "get away from it all?"
If a parsley farmer is sued, can they garnish his wages.
If the cops arrest a mime, do they tell him he has the right to remain silent.
NOW FOR THE NUMBER ONE FOR EVERYONE:
THE TOP TEN REASONS WE PROCRASTINATE! SO LET'S GET STARTED.
1. Think about it and send Joey Z your reasons.
Have a great day.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY HONEY
TO MY WIFE ROE,
HAPPY 35TH ANNIVERSARY HONEY. THE YEARS HAVE BEEN FILLED WITH HAPPINESS, TWO GREAT SONS THAT I COULD NEVER THANK YOU FOR AS I LIVE.
WE HAVE HAD OUR SHARE OF CONFLICTS, ILLNESS AND NOT TALKING. IT IS ALWAYS HARD TO FALL IN LOVE AGAIN, BUT WE DID. MAY THIS DAY BE FILLED WITH HAPPINESS AND FUN.
LOVE, ALWAYS AND FOREVER,
JOE (THE REAL PAIN IN THE A--.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
HAPPY BIRTHDAY POP
JUST STOPPING BY POP TO WISH YOU A "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" UP THERE. ENJOY YOUR DAY AND I WANT TO TELL YOU THAT YOU'LL ALWAYS BE WITH ME IN MY HEART. ROE, JOEY AND JEFF STILL REMEMBER THE TIMES THEY SPENT WITH YOU ALSO.
LOVE YOU POP,
JOE
LOVE YOU POP,
JOE
Friday, May 17, 2013
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND AND A WONDERFUL WEEK
HELLO SPEAKIES,
JOEY Z HAS A FEW THINGS TO SAY TODAY: FIRST OF ALL, MY GOOD BUDDY JOEY G. IS COMING DOWN TO VISIT AND WE HAVE PLANNED A FISHING TRIP TO CATCH OUR GULF'S FINE FRIENDS AND LATER TRY TO LAND TARPONS WHICH ARE IN SEASON.
JOEY Z HAS A FEW THINGS TO SAY TODAY: FIRST OF ALL, MY GOOD BUDDY JOEY G. IS COMING DOWN TO VISIT AND WE HAVE PLANNED A FISHING TRIP TO CATCH OUR GULF'S FINE FRIENDS AND LATER TRY TO LAND TARPONS WHICH ARE IN SEASON.
GONE FISHING
SEE YOU SPEAKIES LATER. PICTURES OF OUR CATCHES WILL BE POSTED UPON RETURN. JUST A WEEK WITH MY GUY.
DO ME A SPECIAL FAVOR, NEXT MONDAY IS "MEMORIAL DAY." PLEASE DON'T FORGET THOSE MEN AND WOMEN WHO DIED IN ALL THE WARS THIS COUNTRY WAS INVOLVED IN. REMEMBER THEM, ALONG WITH THOSE WHO STILL SURVIVED. GOD BLESS THEM ALL.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
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