Ripples

ripples, a photo by chefloveshiking on Flickr.

Things That Go Bump In The Night

Over the years I have been woken up by many things in my backpacking trips. Here is a list of things that deserve a story or two.

• Skunk
• Bear
• People Having Sex
• Dolphins
• Racoons
• Mice
• Rats
• Rain
• Thunder
• Wind
• Coon Dogs
• Birds Chirping
• Sunrise
• Air Conditioner Units

I have learned over time how to sleep through noise. When I am sleeping, my mind is able to discern what noises have to be dealt with. People talking will not wake me however, angry or violent voices will. A mouse does not make much noise yet I will wake if one scurries to close to me. A skunk under your tarp can teach you grace under pressure.

Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cake

• 1 package devils food cake
• 1 package chocolate pudding
• 12 oz of chocolate chips(semi-sweet)
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 4 eggs

Add all the ingredients except the chocolate chips to a bowl and mix for 4 minutes. Fold in chocolate chips.
Bake in a bunt pan at 350 degrees for 45 minutes
Let cool sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Enjoy

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Mix together.

1. 2/3 cup shortening
2. 2/3 cup butter
3. 1 cup granulated sugar
4. 1 cup brown sugar(packed)
5. 2 eggs
6. 2 teaspoons vanilla

Sift together and stir in.

1. 2 and 3/4 cups flour
2. 1 teaspoon baking soda
3. 1 teaspoon salt

Stir in

1. 1 cup chopped pecans
2. 12 ounces of chocolate chips

Bake at 375 degrees for eight to twelve minutes.

The Toll House Cookie was invented by Ruth Wakefield of Whitman Massachusetts,

Lemon Squares

Mom's Recipe
Blend

1. 1 cup butter
2. 1/2 cup powdered sugar
3. 2 cups sifted flour

Spread into a 9x13 baking pan.
Bake at 350 for 12 minutes

Mix

1. 4 eggs
2. 2 cups sugar
3. 1/2 teaspoon salt
4. 6 Tablespoons of lemon juice
5. 4 Tablespoons of flour

Pour over shortbread. Bake at 350 for 35 minutes. Cool. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Enjoy.

My Soul Is Aching

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Turbine Accident, No Radiation Spilled

No one was harmed in this windmill accident. From Grist

So far no evacuation zone has been declared. There are no threats to sea life, and the fallout from the disaster was not detectable thousands of miles away. Cleanup efforts are in progress, and will not include covering the area in a giant concrete dome. No workers have been asked to give their lives in order to save their countrymen from the menace of this fallen wind turbine.