CCRockhopper Blog

Holidays & Observances:

National Dessert Day

National Chocolate Covered Insects Day

Be Bald and Free Day
Columbus Day
Be Bald and Be Free Day
National Online Banking Day
Native American Day
Spider-Man Day
World Standards Day

Choose To Be G.R.E.A.T. Week: 14-18
National School Lunch Week: 14-18
YWCA Week Without Violence: 14-18

National Caramel Month
National Chili Month
National Chiropractic Health Month
National Cookbook Month
National Crime Prevention Month
National Critical Illness Awareness Month
National Cyber Security Awareness Month
National Dental Hygiene Month
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
National Depression Education & Awareness Month
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
National Down Syndrome Month
National Dwarfism Awareness Month

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Friday, October 11, 2019

Salted Carmel Friday / 10-11-19

Salted Carmel Friday EveryOne

Blow the horns, Band the big bass drum, twirl the ratchet, and toot the kazoo, it is Friday and we have made it. Standing at the start line to of the parade that leads to Paradise Friday Party. So strike up the band and pass out the party hats, when this line comes to the end the festival really begins and the party will jump, We have worked hard and long, we have 8 more hours to go and then we will be Party central. So put your lips to the bugle and let your hands clang the cymbals this parade is about now is full stride. Remember we need to get to the end in shinning fashion so do your best and let it shine and when one shines we all shine. If along the way you see one that needs a true hand of help, lend it, and to the rest wave and smile and encourage. So what has the theme been for this week? You thought I forgot, well, what do all these have in common? All after different flavors of Whiskey. Now may you have a wonderful outstanding Happy, Happy all day and all weekend long. (this week's morning go getters have been brought to you by way I flash back week 5 years ago with a few updates)

Your Morning Jester

Steve Gimmi

Holiday & Observances:

National Sausage Pizza Day
World Dulce de leche Day

It's My Party Day
National Fossil Day
World Egg Day

General Pulaski Memorial Day
International Day of The Girl Child
Myths & Legends Day For All Fantasy Movie, Books and Legends Cephalopods
National Family Bowling Day

Southern Food Heritage Day
Stem Cell Awareness Day
Apple Butter Days: 11-13

National Gumbo Day - 12
Pumpkin Pie Day - 12

Cookbook Launch Day - 12
Old Farmer's Day - 12
Moment of Frustration Day - 12

Columbus Day - 12
Costume Swap Day - 12
Day of the Six Billion - 12
Drink Local Wine Day - 12
Free Thought Day - 12

I Love Yarn Day - 12
International African Penguin Awareness Day - 12
International Moment of Frustration Scream Day - 12
National Curves Day - 12
National Motorcycle Ride Day - 12
National Savings Day - 12
Universal Music Day - 12
World Arthritis Day - 12

Bone and Joint Health National Awareness Week: 12-20 Link
World Rainforest Week: 12-18

National Peanut Festival - 13
National Pumpkin Festival - 13
Yorkshire Pudding Day - 13
National M&M Day - 13

International Skeptics Day - 13
Sukkot, at sundown - 13

English Language Day - 13
Father-Daughter Day - 13
Clergy Appreciation Day - 13
International Day for Disaster Reduction - 13
International Day for Failure - 13
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day - 13
National Chess Day - 13
National No Bra Day - 13
Navy Birthday - 13
Silly Sayings Day - 13
World Thrombosis Day - 13

Bullying Bystanders Unite Week: 13-19
Drink Local Wine Week: 13-19
Earth Science Week: 13-19
National Chestnut Week: 13-19
International Infection Prevention Week: 13-19
Mediation Week: 13-19
National Food Bank Week: 13-19
Sukkot: 13-20
Teen Read Week: 13-19
Veterinary Technicians Week: 13-19

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Thursday, October 10, 2019

Chocolate Thursday / 10-10-19

Chocolate Thursday EveryOne

Well we have passed the midway point to the week, and it is shorter to go forward than to try to retreat, and seriously do you want to go back through that again? I don’t care how good it was, once is usually enough and when I try to duplicate something good a second time, I usually mess it us. So forward is most the time a better option than going backwards. So are you happy to be alive this morning? Are you happy that you are up and moving about? Are you happy for the toast and oatmeal this morning? You’re not?? Really? Let’s visit a hospital, a nursing home, folks having to deal with disease in other countries, the list goes on. Hum, gives a whole new meaning to being appreciative for what we have right down to the breath we take. Trying to make you feel bad? Heck No! But trying to put into perspective our mornings and the multitude of reasons we have to be grateful to be up and going, even at this hour in the morning. So I will sing in my heart and rejoice in head and let it shine threw in all I do today. Hope that yours is a most spectacular day. Remember if you come on someone in true need, lend a hand and to all the rest that cross your path give them a smile they won’t forget (not a creepy one but a sunshine filled one.) And may you have a most incredible Happy, Happy all day long.

Your Morning Penguin

Steve Gimmi

Holidays & Observances:

National Tic Tac Day
National Angel Food Cake Day
Hug A Drummer Day
International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction
International Newspaper Carrier Day
International Stage Mangement Day
Motorsports Memorial Day
National Depression Screening Day
National Handbag Day
Naval Academy Day
Squid & Cuttlefish Day
World Day Against The Death Penalty
World Homeless Day
World Mental Health Day
World Sight Day

Take Your Medicine Americans Week: 10-17

National Aesthetician Month
National AIDS Awareness Month
National Animal Safety and Protection Month
National Arts & Humanities Month
National Audiology/Protect Your Hearing Month
National Bake and Decorate Month
National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month

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Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Cape Home Remodel Update & Easy Veggie Salad / 10-9-19

Well, I had no idea that starting this first week of October I would still be talking about kitchen renovations, I mentioned it back on August 21 not long after we started what was meant to be an easy cabinet replacement project. What has ended up is a total kitchen gut job, we are talking opening walls, down to bare studs all floors up. Discovering that the floors were so uneven that the tile I had picked out just was not going to work in there due to the size. I get some who have said, Oh we could have made it work, hum didn't see what my contractor has had to do to level the breezeway floor. So the tile that I bought a year ago that can not go back, will become the tile I use in my bathroom down the road for the walls, then the tile I am now going with throughout the dinning/kitchen/TV rooms will work well on the floors and compliment the original tile well. But that is for another year, definitely not now. Besides all the "fun" stuff then we could look at what they did with the electrical system, all the slicing and splicing have caused issues all of their own. And no we are not done yet, although the conversation with my contractor things that we can actually see the light at the end of the tunnel and not it is not a fright train coming our way. Some would say, "you should have planned for overruns." Dah we did, that is what is so frustrating, these are things that even the skilled person did nor foresee coming, but once you open walls there is no going back. So on we go and pray that is is clear sailing from here on out. There will be a celebration once this thing is done and I know it will be nice but living and working in this war zone is about at the end of my rope. Gotta laugh and remember it will look nice once it is all done. But honestly I would not trade it for many other places in the country, as I love my house and love even more living right her on old Cape Cod. Have a great and wonderful and more later.

Small business report is here, I have to admit I learned about this company from Edible Cape Cod. If you do not subscribe you need to find someplace that carries it and pick it up on a regular basis. One of the best food magazines around. Especially specializing in local foods, local businesses and local events that are all food related. I know I have mentioned them before but seriously, I know this is a national organization and pulls information on a national level, but the real focus is on what is happening locally. So if you go to Sarasota, Fl for the winter, or Orlando, you can find an Edible magazine in those areas. But we have two close together one is the South Shore South Coast, and Edible Cape Cod. So when you can check out the magazine, the web sight, Facebook, and twitter. They have great reports, reviews and even their advertising gives us so much information. Edible Cape Cod, for the food report and barometer of food on Cape Cod this is the place to go. And if you are in the business of being edible here on Cape Cod, why arn't you advertising with them, get with the program, and get in Edible Cape Cod. Yes I know I am blogging primarily for CapeCodToday.com and would encourage you to advertise here as well, and make good use of your resources and go both ways. We both have something to offer. But forget that, and to all my readers go get a copy and read it cover to cover, it is well worth it.

The next up I have not mentioned for some time is Cake & Islands Sea Glass Candy company. Find them online at https://www.cakeandislands.com/ or on facebook. Now the sad news is that they are closing down the bakery, for good, what a shame no more macaroons, however they are shifting their focus to the Sea Glass Candy. They are in the process of moving so keep an eye on their facebook page for a new shop, but look for their products all over the Cape or get online and order some for the holidays, or your special occasions. They will always be happy to do special orders as well as send out jars of this just in time for your office parties as great gifts to give. Ok so make sure you keep a few for yourself. But anyway, this is a home grown, Cape owned shop doing outstanding business from right here on Cape Cod.

And last but certainly note least this weeks restaurant: Oliver's and Planck's Tavern located on Rt 6A in YarmouthPort, and online at http://oliverscapecod.com/ and on facebook. This is a great place to meet others, a special night out with your significant other or just a nice place for the family to gather. They have everything from great appetizers to delicious burgers to wonderful entrees that are fit for any special occasion. They like to do a lot of seasonal dishes, run specials and best of all they are open year round. They also have a kids menu, if you need one. Also on Saturday evenings starting at 9:45 they have live entertainment. So go check out Oliver's and Planks and have an enjoyable night out.

Now howdy folks I will say this may be a short report as this storm that has decided to come visit us, is a good one. It's not a category hurricane but it is a definite Nor'Easter. These are the days I get my most work out with watching and recording wind speeds, rain fall, sending up the weather balloon, and making sure these numbers are the same that the electronic versions are putting out. I am also on call to man the radio for anyone in distress and making sure out boys at the Guard Stations get the message and the co-ordinances. I am also keeping an eye on all our work that we had completed on the fall festivities and trying to get them secured down or covered up, so they don' blow away. There has not been a lot going with so much beautiful fall weather, so this is really catching a lot of folks off guard, especially the amount of rain that some areas are expected to get. Well folks as you can see I am rather obsessed and focused on taking care of my weather duties and making sure the light keeps going and that the horn is working as needed. This brings back way to many memories of years gone past and ships getting caught and tossed onto the shoals and onto rocks and the beaches. So take care, be safe and keep an eye on the skies and keep your doors and gates securely latched and may the waters stay off your door stoop and out of your basements. We will catch you next time and watch for any changes on the opening of the fall festivities. Until we see each other, stay dry and stay safe and always enjoyed every moment you can have while right here on old Cape Cod.

Since this is October and harvest month I thought this recipe went well. What I also discovered is this recipe will work year round as the contributor, whomever it was used canned veggies instead of fresh. So my word to you is, use your imagination and when possible switch out fresh for canned any day, any time. But even with canned veggies, it is still good. Ok peas I traded out for frozen, I just don't do canned pea. So take this recipe play with it, but most of all have fun and bring the joy back into eating veggies. Now let's get on with the show:

This week's recipe: Easy Veggie Salad

1 can tiny peas (remember I used frozen)

2 cans shoepeg corn (again frozen will work)

1 can French style green beens

1 jar pimentos

1 green pepper diced

1/8 cup grated onion

1 cup celery, finely chopped

3/4 cup sugar

3/4 cup vinegar

3/4 cup vegetable oil

salt & pepper to taste

Drain all canned items and put into one bowl.In a separate bowl add oil, sugar, vinegar, salt & pepper and mix well. Pour over vegetables and toss gently. Chill overnight if possible before serving.

Now go have some fun with this and give and take on the dressing.

Sarsaparilla Wednesday / 10-9-19

Sarsaparilla Wednesday EveryOne

Rain, Rain go away come again, well, come, well, ok we need the rain, so when else would be a better time? So on this wet and wild Wednesday morning let's give some thanks for being able to, get out of bed, get dressed on our own, taking a shower on my own, fixing breakfast, being able to go to a job, to school to where ever I choose to. So often we start the morning looking at all the rain being a total washout to our day when we need to see, to find the silver lining in each cloud. One bad apple, one rotten tomato, can really effect many around it and how we project ourselves, especially in the mornings will affect those who are around us. So choose to put on a happy face, choose to smile (even if you don't feel like it,) choose to make a difference, choose to be different and see what really happens. We have the opportunity to turn bad rains into flowering tropical gardens and to make a read difference in the lives around us. Now if you come on someone who is truly in need, help them, and to all the rest that cross your path give them a hearty smile. And throughout this day may any rain clouds pass on by and may you have a most Happy, Happy all day long.

Your Morning Guru

Steve Gimmi

Holidays & Observances:

National Moldy-Cheese Day
National Pizza and Beer Day
National Hoagy Day

Curious Events Day
Emergency Nurses Day

Fire Prevention Day
Leif Erikson Day
Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day
Bullying Prevention Day
Emergency Nurses Day
International Top Spinning Day
National Chess Day
National Nanotechnology Day
National Pro-Life Cupcake Day
Nautilus Night (Cephalopods)
S.A.V.E. (Stop America's Violence Everywhere)
World Post Day

Learn To Bowl Month
LGBT History Month
Long Term Care Planning Month
Month of Free Thought

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Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Ginger Tuesday / 10-18-19

Ginger Tuesday EveryOne

A Terrific Tuesday to you may your time of trudging up sunshine mountain not be so tumultuously terrifying but totally trouble free and terrific. You may need to do a dance or a gig along the way to spruce up your journey, or quote a quiver of poems to break up the segments. But do what you need to do to brighten up this fine feathered day so that is it not as frightening as friends want to fret about. Tuesday, where all of Mondays plans get put into full motion and the squeaky wheel really starts to grind. Where to path deviates from the planes to a full upward direction toward the summit. So pack your provision and let's push this party forward. We have a job to do, people to see and places to go and I personally would like to see it done if fine fashion. Are you are board, do you want to make a hey today so that you don’t end up behind the rest of the week. Come on and let’s do it together and be an encouragement to one another and let’s bring as many along with us as we can. The load will be lighter and the time will pass so much quicker. No onward and upward we go. Remember along the way if we come upon one in true need, we will stop and lend a hand and to all the rest, we will greet with great enthusiasm and vigor. And throughout this day may you experience a most Happy, Happy all day long.

Your Morning Coach

Steve Gimmi

Holidays & Observances:

National Fluffernutter Day

National Pierogi Day

American Touch Tag Day
Ada Lovelace Day
Alvin C. York Day: 8
National Face Your Fears Day
National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day
National Pierogy Day
National Salmon Day
World Child Development Day
World Octopus Day
Yom Kippur

German-American Heritage Month
Global Diversity Awareness Month
Go Hog Wild - Eat Country Ham
Go Sober For October
Halloween Safety Month
Head Start Awareness Month
Health Literacy Month
Home Eye Safety Month
I'm Just Me Because Month
Italian-American Heritage Month
International Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) Awareness Month
International Starman Month
International Strategic Planning Month
International Walk To School Month
Intergeneration Month

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Monday, October 7, 2019

Pecan Pie Monday / 10-7-19

Pecan Pie Monday EveryOne

Well, the sun is still trying to get itself into the sky but I am up and thankful to still be able to do so. Too many people around the world cannot and I am blessed to be able to. I have the abilities to watch the raze of sunlight peeking through the trees and the changing of the skies colors from rich oranges and yellows, to a bright blue. I get to watch as the birds come alive and the squirrels start to hustle bustle about their business of gathering nuts for the coming change in season. My body may be screaming at me to go back to bed but my head is reminding me of all the beauty I would be missing. So I will delight in what I can and be thankful for what I am able to do. It’s a wonderful Monday morning, new challenges, new journeys, new adventures, and new beginnings. We have opportunities that we have never had before, let’s embrace these together and see what they have to bring as we begin out trek to the mountain top. Have a great and wonderful, remembering to lend a hand where help is truly needed and a smile to all the rest we meet on along the way. And may you have a most Happy, Happy the whole day long.

Your Morning Friend

Steve Gimmi

www.ccrcokhopper.com

Holidays & Observances:

National Frappe Day (ain't no milkshake here)

Bald and Free Day
Blue Shirt Day/World Day of Bullying Prevention
Child Health Day
Day of Unity
LED Light Day
National Chocolate Covered Pretzel Day
National Consignment Day
National Forgiveness Day
National Inner Beauty Day
National Personal Safety Day
World Day of Architecture
World Habitat Day
You Matter To Me Day

Customer Service Week: 7-11
Drive Safely Work Week: 7-11
Financial Planning Week: 7-12
Kids' Goal Setting Week: 7-11
National Health Care Food Service Week: 7-11
National Heimlich Heroes Week: 7-11
National National Work From Home Week: 7-11
Primary Care Physicians Week: 7-11
Spinning & Weaving Week: 7-13

Eat Better, Eat Together Month
Emotional Intelligence Awareness Month
Emotional Wellness Month
Employee Ownership Month
Energy Management is a Family Affair-Improve Your Home Month (10/1-3/31/13)
Eye Injury Prevention Month
Fair Trade Month
Financial Planning Month
Feral Hog Month or Hog Out Month