CCRockhopper Blog

Holidays & Observances:

National Roast Leg of Lamb Day

Cosmopolitan Day
Homebrew Day

National Tourism Day

Beaufort Scale (Wind) Day
Cystinosis Awareness Day
Design Packaging Day
Day of Vesak
National Barrier Awareness Day
National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day
National Day of Prayer
National Day of Reason

Worldwide Day of Genital Autonomy
World Password Day

Family Reunion Month
Family Wellness Month
Fibromyalgia Education and Awareness Month
Food Allergy Action Month
Freedom Shrine Month
Gardening for Wildlife Month
Get Caught Reading Month
Gifts From The Garden Month
Global Civility Awareness Month
Global Health and Fitness Month
Go Fetch! Food Drive for Homeless Animals Month
Haitian Heritage Month
Heal the Children Month
Healthy Vision Month
Home Schooling Awareness Month
Huntington's Disease Awareness Month

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Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Trying to be Upbeat & a Honey Mojito / 5-6-2020

Over hill over dale will we ever get to there, the longer this goes on the more I wonder. At least we are starting to see some of our restaurants opening up, even if they are only for pick up, take out or delivery. But there are those that still have out the do not enter sign and would rather see the,, here I go again, on being a negative Nellie or negative Noel (male version not the female Christmas version). The temperatures are stabilizing more on the up swing than the down swing. Yet we are still in early May and can see a few pot holes along the way till we get to Memorial Day. I am trying so hard to keep this positive, trying my best to find the silver lining in the clouds, the sun raze through the haze. And just when I think it's about to,, someone wants to slam the door in our faces. But let's keep praying for those nice days and being able to find a quiet place without a lot of other people and just vegetating on a weekend. I know, I'm praying for a lot, and this that you don't know even the tip of that iceberg. Anyway, at least I can still drive to the vineyard, I can still do a quick fast food run. The grocery stores we plan it out, and make specific runs and get it all done at one time and at the off hours. So far we have hit that right. I could do a bike ride, or a stroll, I don't have a boat, motor or sail, and still no kayaks (hard ones, the inflatable did not work for me and my back). I am still looking for forward to getting a double or two singles. That way I could do my distancing while getting away from things. If you have never done that, that may be something you can work on this year. There are plenty of inlets, ponds, shore lines to check out all over and around the Cape. There,, see I can come up with something good. Fishing will be a good option this year on your own. And hopefully soon the golf courses will be open and that will be another option for many. So as we continue on this journey none of us chose to take, let's keep planning. Hoping, looking forward to and preparing to do what we have to while fulfilling out need to be out and about on Cape Cod this coming summer. Bend with me here folks, give me a little slack, As I have not walked in your shoes, neither have you walked in mine. We all have our concerns right now in life Some more than others, some we have no control over, while others, we have created our own issues on top of what is. So I hope we can find that secluded spot, put the blanket down, and relax with the sand between the toes for a bit. Here's to the coming days, of less stress and more freedom, right here on Old Cape Cod.

So we have some new places that have either already opened or are in the process of opening. Please remember we are still in a take out or pick up only, while some do offer delivery. You will need to check with each establishment to what they are doing and their hours.

First up is Scargo's Cafe located in Dennis on Rt 6A across from the post office. They opened 5-5 and have shorter hours, but starting next week will expand those hours so check their website at www.ScargoCafe.com and also to check their menu out. Yum, we will be ordering.

Cobies in Brewster is now open, just did this past weekend, located again on 6A but this time way down the road in Brewster past Milestone and before Nickerson State Park.The cool thing here is they are already set up for the take out business so this will not be as hard for them to get it going and offer their full menu. But seating is a-la car, cottage or home. May of the folks at our church rave about this place, So check out their website at Cobies.com.

Opening on the 15th of May is Buckies, located in Dennis Port right on RT 28 (aka Main Street) from east of Red Nun, there is plenty of parking in the back. Here again, no dine in, but plenty of take out and pick up. She has great baked goods, no outstanding baked goods, some of the best biscotti on the Cape. She has wonderful breakfast and lunch sandwiches. Not sure how wide the selection is going to be at the beginning so work with her as Alice (aka Owner) gets it ramped up and going. Oh and her gingerbread boys and girls are ridiculous if she will be making them. Check her web page out at https://buckiesbiscotti.com/ and she will also ship as well, just about anywhere. Go Buckies, yes I love this place.

Last up, Arnold's will be opening the 22nd of May. located on Rt 6 in Eastham, and find them online at https://www.arnoldsrestaurant.com/. Arnold's like everyplace else with be a pick and go, take out only. So no dinning room eating, but I will make the drive from South Dennis to Eastham just to eat my lobster roll in the car, or shovel some scallops down ye old hatch Get your appetites on and your wheels turning, and get ready to make that run to Arnold's, one of thee best Lobster Shakes in all of New England.

Now we are starting to get someplace with these all opening. Is it back to normal, NO, is it the "new" norm, NO, we will get back to eating indoors at a sit down table at the establishment. But in the meantime we will need to suck it up and just do it. Like we have a choice. So for a bit longer until we get past this thing let's keep our eyes open and go feed at the troughs of these establishments. Yum.

Well, I am getting calls from all my friends that I met a couple years ago when I went on my winter sabbatical asking me if we are opening up and what guidelines are we following. Tell you the truth I am kind of jealous as we here out in Timbuktu are still on stay at home. Come on folks, let's get reasonable here. Anyway,,, moving on, did you see the updates on Haddock, and yes this effects recreational fishing as well. So hope on over to the MA Dept of Fisheries and check out the updates and stay in the limits. It will save your wallet a lot of heartache. As far as the beaches, as much as I hate to say this, if you are going to go, please be sure you are distancing and remember, our dear governor has put a mask in place order if you can not be in a physical distancing area. So just take it with you, it is more important to mask up them bathing suit up. LOL,, ok being funny here, I know all my naturist friends just got excited, Unfortunately we still have too many prudes around for any textile free beaches. Would make more sense than a lot of other things being implemented, I'm just saying. I have not seen any reports on our Great Whites yet this year, but I am sure that they are not as concerned about the COVID as we are, and are more interested in their buffet specialty, seal a-la cart. Well, not much else is happening, when smarter heads start to prevail and we have something to report, trust me I will be one of the first to let you know. The old gal is still lighting up the night with her beacon and so far we have not had to us old Foggy yet this month. But I am sure that he will get it share of use by the end of the month. Well while we can, enjoy making left turns, enjoy getting out on the water without felling cramped, and there are still all the trails that are accessible, just take a face guard. Well, have a great and wonderful, especially if you can do it right here on old Cape Cod.

Well I have to say Mojitos are one of those I have to be careful with, I could drink these all night, and just about any variety, flavor, shape, size, ect, ect, ect. So when looking for a recipe this month I wanted something that was a bit spring time and something that was a little bit derbish. Now I know the derby is a Mint Julep, but this Mojito can be called either a plain Honey Mojito or a Honey Mint Mojito. So what can I say, a little sweet, a little minty, and a lot of goodness. So as my mouth is watering right now, let's get this show on the road and make it happen. For the sake of the commercial, please remember, be a responsible consumer, and don't drink and drive.

This week's recipe: Honey Mojito

1 1/2 oz light rum

4 or 5 mint leaves
1 each lime
4 oz club soda
1 oz honey simple syrup*
Garnish: lime wheel

Muddle mint leaves with honey simple syrup in a mixing glass. Squeeze lime juice and add rum to shake with ice. Top with club soda and garnish with lime wheel.

Honey simple syrup, mix 4 parts honey to 1 part hot water.

Wenatchee Wednesday / 5-6-2020

Wenatchee Wednesday EveryOne

Wow, Wednesday already and to think we have survived Monday and Tuesday, and in 4 hours we will be reaching the summit of this mountain. Wonderful, Wonderful, three days this week we have gotten out of bed and have made it to the computer. If you stop and thing of all the accidents that could have happened along the way it really is wonderful. I won't begin to examine all the areas it could have gone wrong, just to lament on the point of how great it is we are here and life is good. When you get to the top of mountain, take a good look back and see how far you have really come, then turn and survey where we need to go, then get moving, Rome wasn't built in a day and standing on the top of a mountain peak does not get you to the finish line any faster. So take it in and get moving. I hope that you really do appreciate how good life really is, and I pray that your journey though today is exciting and rewarding and that you make great advances in your week's adventure. Remember if you come on one in true need along the way, stop and lend a hand, and to all others greet with great enthusiasm and may you have a most Happy, Happy all day long.

Your Morning Guru

Steve Gimmi

Holidays & Observances:

National Crepe Suzette Day

International No Diet Day

National Beverage Day

National Tourist Appreciation Day
National Nurses Day

Great American Grump Out
International Management Accounting Day
Joseph Brackett Day
National (Deaf) Interpreter Day
National Skilled Trades Day
National Golf Day
No Homework Day
Nurses Day or National RN Recognition Day
Russel Stover Candies Day
School Nurse Day

National Nurses Day and Week: 6-12

Celiac Awareness Month
Chip Your Pet Month
Clean Air Month
Creative Beginnings Month
Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month
Drum Month
EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) Awareness Month

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Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Tilton Tuesday / 5-5-2020

Tilton Tuesday EveryOne

Well Tuesday it is and life did not end on Monday. The sun still rose today, some will notice through clouds, other will not as we wake to the dawn of a new day. Yes we have ups and down and sometimes all arounds, but life goes on and so must we. So stretch them limbs and rub the grub out of your eyes, and point your feet in the direction of the mountain peek. The journey may seem long but it is always the same, and the only way that we can affect how much longer it takes us is through out attitudes and outlooks. Sounds easy? Not always, but were circumstance we can not always control, how we look at them and how we deal with them we can. With all that, remember to lend a hand where truly needed, and smile to all that cross your path. And through it all, be sure to make your day a very Happy, Happy one.

Your Morning Turkey

Steve Gimmi

Holidays & Observances:

National Enchilada Day – Happy Cinco de Mayo!

National Hoagie Day

National Teacher's Day
Oyster Day

Cartoonists Day
Childhood Depression Awareness Day
Childhood Stroke Awareness Day
Foster Care Day
International Day of The Midwife
International Roller Derby Day
National Astronaut Day
Revenge of the Fifth
Silence The Shame Day
Totally Chipotle Day
World Asthma Day

ALS Awareness Month
Apraxia Awareness Month
APS Awareness Month
Arthritis Awareness Month
Aramanth Month
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Asthma Awareness Month
Awareness of Medical Orphans Month
Better Hearing & Speech Month
Bladder Cancer Awareness Month
Borderline Personality Disorder Month
Brain Tumor Awareness Month
Building Safety Month

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Monday, May 4, 2020

Gold Kist Monday / 5-4-2020

Gold Kist Monday EveryOne
So it's the start of another beautiful and wonderful week, Yes that happy, happy day called Monday. But remember any day this side of the grass is a most wonderful day to be alive. The sun is still rising earlier and earlier and birds seem to think they have to get up with the rising of the sun. Hum, you know I really would like a few extra minutes of sleep this morning, but if I am not allowed at least I can enjoy the serenade of our Cardinals and Catbirds, the BlueJays just squawk and make all kinds of noise. But stop and think, you can and did get out of bed this morning, you could hear the birds, you can see squirrels and the rabbits, and you could get dressed by yourself and most likely you had the abilities to get something to eat if you wanted. This is blessed day and you are blessed to be in it. So turn any frowns upside down and give thanks and rejoice that you have the chance for new and fresh beginnings. Now go and share that smile with all you come in contact with, and if you come on one in true need stop and lend a hand. And through all to do, and wherever you travel, or through the things you do may you have a most Happy, Happy all day long.

Your Morning Rooster

Steve Gimmi

Holidays & Observances:

National Candied Orange Peel Day
National Homebrew Day
National Hoagie Day

National Asparagus Month

National Beef Month
National Barbecue Month

National Chocolate Custard Month

National Egg Month

National Gazpacho Aficionado Month
National Hamburger Month

National Loaded Potato Month

National Mediterranean Diet Month
National Salad Month
National Salsa Month

National Strawberry Month

National Vinegar Month

Bird Day
Renewal Day

Intergalactic Star Wars Day:
International Firefighters Day
International Respect for Chickens Day
International Sauvignon Blanc Day
Melanoma Monday
Petite and Proud Day
World Give Day
Air Quality Awareness Week: 4-8
Children's Book Week: 4-10
Economic Development Week: 4-9
International Coaching Week: 4-10
National Safety Stand Down Week (Constuction Falls): 4-8
National Sun Safety Week: 4-10
National WildflowerWeek: 4-10
Peripheral Neuropathy Awareness Week: 4-10
PTA Teacher Appreciation Week: 4-8 (
Screen-Free Week (Digital Detox Week) : 4-10
Teacher Appreciation Week: 4-8

National Chocolate Parfait Day

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Friday, May 1, 2020

Raspberry Friday Morning / 5-1-2020

Raspberry Friday Morning EveryOne

Well good by April Hello May, and welcome to Paradise Friday, were the race to the end is in full throttle. The sun is peaking out amidst the scattered clouds somewhere in this world this morning and sounds of birds are in the air, even through the rain drops. Spring has sprung, but did we change seasons along the way somewhere? However I truly believe and we are going to start this month off with a bang, I just hope it's not this old jalopy of a old body backfiring. But whatever it is, we have a race to finish, we have a party to see to at the end of the work day and we need to get there in style and fashion. So pull on the running shoes and lace them up well, put on the goggles and be sure the lenses are clean. Set your course for dead ahead and let’s get this day going with all we’ve got. Remember it is better to have a strong and slow finish than to have fast finish with nothing accomplished. So run the race well, run it to the best of your abilities and finish with a purpose, and finish what you started with great pride. May you have a most rememberable day and may your day smile upon you in all you do. So what's the theme of the week? May good answers out there, but as the game Bolderdash states, however good the answer might be, if it ain't the one I'm looking for, it ain't right. LOL. So this week, are all different flavors of Vodka. I've got so many more of these it's not funny, good ones, and some wicked aweful ones, that you just wanna go, whatever made someone come up with that flavor. But I guess it takes all kinds and we all have a taste that is different, just some more than others. Now, Let's have a most wicked wonderful day and weekend and remember if you come on one in true need, stop and lend a hand, and to all the others encourage with great enthusiasm. And may you have the most Happy of Happies both today and the entire weekend long.

Your Morning Jester

Steve Gimmi

www.ccrockhopper.com

Holidays & Observances:

International Tuba Day
Loyalty Day
May Day
Mother Goose Day
Save the Rhino Day
Space Day

Amtrak Day
Batman Day
Beltane
Dandelion Day
Executive Coaching Day
Global Love Day
Hug Your Cat Day
International Workers Day
Keep Kids Alive! Drive 25 Day
Law Day
Lei Day
May One Day
National Bubba Day
National Purebred Dog Day
New Homeowner's Day
School Principals' Day
Silver Star Banner Day
Skyscraper Day
Stepmother's Day
School Lunch Hero Day

Choose Privacy Week: 1-7

National Chocolate Truffle Day - 2

Baby Day - 2
Brothers and Sisters Day - 2
Free Comic Book Day - 2
Herb Day - 2

Bladder Cancer Awareness Day - 2
Bombshell's Day - 2
Comcast Cares Day - 2
International Doodle Dog Day- 2
Join Hands Day - 2
Kentucky Derby- 2 / Moved to September 5
Learn To Ride A Bike Day - 2
Life Insurance Day - 2
Mariachi Day - 2
Martin Z. Mollusk Day - 2
National Auctioneers Day - 2
National Fitness Day - 2
National Homebrew Day - 2
National Play Outside Day - 2
National Scrapbooking Day - 2
National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day - 2
Roberts Rule of Order Day - 2
Spring Astronomy Day - 2
Start Seeing Monarchs Day - 2
World Naked Gardening Day - 2
World Tuna Day - 2

Toad Suck Daze: 2-3

National Raspberry Popover Day - 3
National Raspberry Tart Day - 3
National Chocolate Custard Day - 3

Garden Meditation Day - 3
Lumpy Rug Day - 3
World Press Freedom Day - 3

Lemonade Day - 3
Motorcycle Mass & Blessing of The Bikes Day - 3
National Infertility Survival Day - 3
Rural Life Sunday - 3
World Laughter Day - 3
International Bereaved Mothers' Day - 3
National Special-abled Pets Day - 3
National Textiles Day - 3
National Two Different Colored Shoes Day - 3
Paranormal Day - 3
Public Radio Day - 3
SAN (Storage Area Network) Architect Day - 3

Be Kind To Animals Week: 3-9
Dating and Life Coach Recognition Week: 3-9
Drinking Water Week: 3-9
Flexible Work Arrangement Week: 3-9
Goodwill Industries Week: 3-9
Hurricane Preparedness Week: 3-9
International Clitoris Awareness Week: 3-9
National Alcohol & Drug Related Birth Defects Awareness Week: 3-9
National Anxiety & Depression Awareness Week: 3-9
National Correctional Officer's Week:3-9
National Family Week: 3-9
National Hug Holiday Week: 3-9
National Raisin Week: 3-9
National Root Canal Appreciation Week: 3-9
National Tourism Week: 3-9
North American Occupational Safety & Health Week: 3-9
Public Service Recognition Week: 3-9
National Pet Week: 3-9
National Small Business Week: 3-9
Update Your References Week: 3-9