CCRockhopper Blog

Holidays & Observances:

National Hot Buttered Rum Day

Ditch New Years Resolutions Day

Cable Car Day
Hot Heads Chili Days: 17-18
International Mentoring Day
Judgment Day
Kid Inventors' Day
National Bootleggers Day
Popeye Day
International Fetish Day

National Fresh Squeezed Juice Week: 17-23

National Gourmet Coffee Day - 18
Peking Duck Day - 18

Thesaurus Day - 18
Winnie the Pooh Day - 18

National Use Your Gift Card Day - 18

Week of Christian Unity: 18-25
Bald Eagle Appreciation Days: 18-19
International Snowmobile Safety and Awareness Week: 18-26

National Popcorn Day - 19

National Tin Can Day - 19

Celebration of Life Day -19
National Sanctity of Human Life Day (or Pro-Life Day) -19
World Day of Migrants and Refugees - 19
World Quark Day - 19
World Religion Day - 19
World Snow Day - 19

Healthy Weight Week: 19-25
Hunt For Happiness Week: 19-25
National Activity Professionals Week: 19-25
National CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists) Week: 19-25
National Handwriting Analysis Week: 19-25
Snow Care For Troops Awareness Week: 19-25

National Buttercrunch Day - 20
National Cheese Lover’s Day - 20

National Granola Bar Day - 20

National Coffee Break Day - 20

Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday - 20
Penguin Awareness Day - 20

Camcorder Day - 20
Martin Luther King Day - 20
National Crowd Feed Day - 20
National Day of Service 20 -
National Disc Jockey Day - 20
Rid The World of Fad Diets and Gimmicks Day - 20

Robert E. Lee Day - 20
Sugar Awareness Week: 20-24
No Name Calling Week: 20-24

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Thursday, January 16, 2020

Oriental Scops Thursday / 1-16-20

Oriental Scops Thursday EveryOne

Well it’s a Thumpen’ Bumpen” Thursday morning on the mogul’s hill of the downhill ski off of this week. Yes folks we are looking at a wicked and wild ride to the bottom of this mountain we call work week. It appears that today will start in the clouds and I am praying ends up in the sunny delight of the homestretch called Friday. But we have a lot of skiing to do before we can even think about that one. So if someone would punt the ball and get this thing underway I am sure we will move it right along. As for the glee of the moment, the outburst of sunshine and raise of joyous out coming? Ok, I’m up and my bed was not or is not yet in a cemetery, the spot over which I sleep is still dry and the pluming is still working in my dwelling so I am good there. And health wise I am still able to see the leaves gathered on the moss of what is called my lawn and I am still breathing, always a good thing when one gets up in the morning. So overall not too bad for a Thursday. So let’s buckle the belt and lace up the shoes, and get this show on the road. It’s Thursday Moguls and first one down is first one done, last one out remember to turn off the lights, see you all at the bottom. Now if along the way you encounter one in true need, STOP and lend a hand, and to all the others, smile and wave as you pass them. And may your day be filled with all Happy, Happys all the day long.

Your Morning Penguin

Steve Gimmi

Holidays & Observances:

National Fig Newton Day
International Hot and Spicy Food Day

National Quinoa Day

Appreciate A Dragon Day
Bean Day: 16-17
Civil Service Day
Get to Know Your Customers Day
National Nothing Day
Religious Freedom Day
Without A Scalpel Day

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Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Too Early ? & Baked Flounder / 1-15-20

Ok so what are you thinking about this time of year? Me? Warm beach weather, sunny clear skies, the smell of coconut oil, and eating at my favorite seafood restaurants. I thought I got lucky this past week when we got into the 60's with all the sun. But no the water was not warm enough and the breeze was a bit much to be on the beach in a bathing suit. But it was good enough to be out and about and enjoying a whole lot of nature. But, seriously, is it too early to start thinking about that summer vacation? If you are like me, the workplace now requests we make our decision at least 6 months out in advance. Very little spur of the moment weekday trips. Need to be able to have people covering for folks off and make sure production numbers are met. So the response is no it's not too early. Besides as we are looking for some season low temps now in the forecast for the end of this week I will need something to warm up at least my mind. So pick your week, then start checking with the relatives, and friends if their place will be available. Start emailing your favorite hotel, motel or RV park and be asking how soon they start booking. Also start a coin bank for that spending money so you don't have to break yourselves trying to make extra just to enjoy yourself once you get here. Trust me there is plenty of stuff to spend money on. There is also plenty of stuff to do that is free, but if you start now, thats all the less you need to come up with later, and that you don't put on a credit card. So here is to summer thinking already. I hope you have a great and wonderful in planning your trip to this place we call Cape Cod. And many of us are already looking forward to you return. Stay warm, stay active, and keep a smile on your face at all time, and make everyone else just wonder wants really going on in that head of yours. You know,, it those warm fuzzy Cape Cod feelings, Hope to see you soon, right here on Old Cape Cod.

This week's local business report is going to be a miss mosh of information, just cause I wanna get in several. First up, and please I know they have been in a lot lately but they are doing a lot of good things. Cape Cod Brewery, if you are not part of the news letters and you are a beer lover, shame on you, if you enjoy local businesses doing good and don't receive the CC Beer news letter shame on you. The news this week is they are introducing what they are calling the Howler, a 32 oz 1/2 size growler. That's right, for those who are single drinkers, don't really drink a 64 oz quick enough this is for you, and me. Or if you know you will never drink 2 of the bigger brother growlers but want to get two to have a change, then this is for you. Check out the new Howler at Cape Cod Beer.

Next is Smith Family Popcorn. There are plenty of winter camps going on and fund raisers are needed to help kids get scholarships to go. Everyone likes popcorn and Smith Family Popcorn is a local business that pops their own corn and does their own seasoning and flavors. They are not a middle man, they are the real deal. They are willing and able to help you and your group meet your goals through a popcorn fund raiser. Contact Dan Smith - Owner, or if you just have a popcorn craving, stop in to their Hyannis shop and get some to take home. Or if you can not make it over there, go on line and place and order and they will ship. To here on the Cape and anywhere else you might want it shipped. www.smithfamilypopcorn.com and 545 Main St, Hyannis.

Ok staying with the food theme is Rein's Real Baking, he only sells direct via farm markets and roadside stands. You need to be on his mailing list to know where he will be at, get on the list by emailing him at rc@reinsrealbaking.com. Folks if you love real home baked bread and frankly some of the best darn Rye bread you have got to try his. Per his news letter sent today 1-15-20, This Saturday we'll be at Mahoney's Garden Center Winter Market in East Falmouth, 10-1. He will have with him: For breads we'll have Caraway Rye, Swedish Limpa, Pumpernickel, Sunflower Seed, Smoked Gouda Cheese, Mediterranean Olive Ciabatta and Garlic Ciabatta. For pastries there will be Chocolate Croissants, Blueberry Handy Pies, Ginger Chewies and Carrot Health Muffins. UPCOMING MARKETS: Mahoney's Winter Market runs through March 7, immediately followed by the Waquoit Congregational Church Spring Farmer's Market through April 25. In late April my Event Season starts again. On some Saturdays when I don't have an event I'll once again set up my Roadstand at the Waquoit Church. Note: he does not do credit cards, but does accept cash and checks, (do him and yourself a favor, take cash). And he does take preorders and special orders. Folks seriously some of the best bread on the Cape if not all of New England and further.

Last up; Beef Jerky Outlet located in West Yarmouth across from the inflatable park on RT 28, or online at www.beefjerkycapecod.com. They have more kinds and types then you will find most anyplace else, of flavors and what the jerky is made from. They are open year, but on during the off season they are open Thursday through Sunday 10-6 each day. check their facebook page or website for when they go back to all week long. This stuff is good and worthy of you time to check them out.

That's it for this week and eat well and get from right here on old Cape Cod.
Wow were did this last week go? I feel like we went through 3 season changes in 48 hrs over the weekend. It is changes like this that cause storm surges coupled with the Wolf Moon (January full moon) it has weird effects on the wind, weather and waves. It is said that the waters between Chatham and Provincetown were called an Ocean Graveyard and between Truro and Wellfleet over 1000 shipwrecks have been noted. It is said that many times, the call would go out that a ship had wrecked, but the winds were too strong and the tides to high to attempt any kind of rescue and by the time the tides had receded it was too late. I've told you there are times, especially when the moon is full, that it is said you can hear the wails and cries of those who have gone before us and left with unfinished business. From time to time after storms have rolled in and out and sands of time have shifted and reclaimed some that sand, remains of wrecks have been found and get exposed. But as quickly as they get revealed, the sands move back in and reclaim it for it's own. It's a haunting thought to know that out off our shores are the watery graves of hundreds if not thousands of lost lives, souls that have been called to their destiny. Many an evening the Mrs and I site out on the grounds and we believe we hear things, and in the flash of the beacon light see things that would be considered part of the paranormal, but we call on a higher belief and understand about those things, so the noises and images do not bother us. When the summer season comes around, some evening on one of our campfire gatherings you will want to check us out for more stories and information that we have to share. Well, it's getting late and I guess we should get it moving. We have several tours coming in, the majority are school kids and we want to be well rested for them. I hope you study more on shipwrecks of Cape Cod and all that has gone on over the past couple hundred year and keep your eyes open next time you are walking our beaches. Well until next time, have a great and wonderful, especially if you can do it right here on old Cape Cod.

This years recipes are back to what we know best here, fish. I know that last year I did a surf & turf, and we had another year that I did shellfish. But it has been since 2012 that I did an all year fish recipes. I have to say I am pretty excited as all the recipes are new and most are with fish that can come from our local waters. This first month, I remember my mother making this several times during the month of August while we were on vacation here. It's a mild fish, and easy to make and it tastes oh so good. So for some easy makin' great tastin' fish dinner, you can't go wrong with Flounder. So let's get this show on the road and get cookin' in our Cape Cottage Kitchens.

This week's recipe: Baked Flounder

2 lb flounder fillets

1 med tomato

6 slices natural Swiss cheese

1 can cream of mushroom soup

little milk (yes that is what is says)

2 small onions

About 30 minutes before serving, season both sides of flounder with seasoned salt (you pick). Place filets in a 13 x 9 plan. Cover each slice with 1 slice of tomato and 1 slice of cheese. Cover with mushroom soup mixed with a little milk and onions. Add snipped parsley if you like. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 20 minutes. Serve and yum.

Spotted Wednesday / 1-15-20

Spotted Wednesday EveryOne

Well it wild and wonderful Wednesday, and all is, as all is, deep as a well can be, or is it as high as the mid-point to the week can go. So it’s hump day, over the top day, around the corner and behind the bush day, Oh wait a minute that’s another day. Anyway, we’re up and we are, so that is a beginning, silly yes, funny, you answer that yourself, motivating, well if you’re up you might as well be, stimulating might be. This is one those things you just have to step back at times and go hum, but I can say this, as much as mornings and life frustrate me, I much prefer it to looking at the underside of a squirrel digging for nuts. Yup, that’s a picture for ya at this hour of the morning. So as you climb your Wednesday mountain, do it with a beat in your toe and a song in your head, and keep looking up and looking forward for all your answers. We are halfway through this week’s journey and after the whistle stop today we will be 3/5ths through. So may your day be filled with joys and happiness and may you fine few cow pastures to wander through. If along the way you come on one in true need stop and help to the best of your ability and to all others greet with a hardy happy tune. And may you have a more Happy, happy all day long.

Your Morning Guru

Steve Gimmi

Holidays & Observances:

National Bagel Day
National Fresh Squeezed Juice Day
National Strawberry Ice Cream Day

Alpha Kappa Alpha Day
Humanitarian Day
National Booch Day
National Hat Day

National Soccer Coaches of America Week: 15-19

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Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Burrowing Tuesday / 1-14-20

Burrowing Tuesday Morning EveryOne

Rise and shine and get those peepers flapping, It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood, won’t you be my ,,,,, Oh Happy, Day, Oh Happy Day,,,, Some mornings you just have to dig deeper than others to find that giddy-up button and others, well takes even longer, but we are here, were are still alive and well and we are celebrating life. Yes folk life the fact that I am still able to get up and see the, well this morning too many clouds but , get up and see the illumination of the rising sun through the clouds which seek to shut out the light. I will see. ( You should see me, I may be sitting down on the outside half asleep but on the inside I’m on the proverbial corner soapbox delivering my message, LOL and get the southern twang going.) Yes I will rise above the clouds that seek to depress and discourage me and I will,,, oh this is never too much for me, at this hour. Anyway, have a laugh today, have a smile do what is needed to chase the blues and clouds away. We have great reasons to rejoice, some of us more than others but life itself is worth it. So have a great day, regardless of your circumstances and be a blessing to someone beside you. Now if you come on one in true need, help them to your fullest ability and to the rest give a hearty greeting. And my you have a most blessed Happy, Happy all day long.

Your Morning Nestor

Steve Gimmi

Holidays & Observances:

National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day

Caesarean Section Day
Dress Up Your Pet Day
International Kite Day
National Poetry at Work Day
National Shop For Travel Day
Organize Your Home Day
Ratification Day

Oatmeal Month
Self-help Group Awareness Month
Self-Love Month
Shape Up US Month
Teen Driving Awareness Month
Train Your Dog Month
Thyroid Awareness Month
Unchain A Dog Month
Walk Your Pet Month
Worldwide Rising Star Month

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Monday, January 13, 2020

Elf Monday / 1-13-20

Elf Monday Morning EveryOne

Hi, de, ho to a wonderful Monday morning, why? Cause my sports team won – no, cause there is not 20 feet of snow outside my window – no, cause I get to be up at this ridiculous hour on a Monday morning – no. Cause I am trying to be of good cheer just because I am alive and relatively well and can enjoy another day. Sure there are things I could be down and out about or black and blue about. But most of which I can do nothing about at this moment, and thus why should be let it affect me and bring me down. So I will concentrate on what I can do and what I can affect and give all I’ve to what is before me, not behind me or what I can not change at this moment. Now am I always successful at it, heck no, but I try and will keep trying. Will you join me on this journey? I hope so, cause it is much easier to lift another when you travel with companions. Now if along the way today you come on one in true need, stop and lend a hand and to all others give a grand greeting, and may you have a most Happy, Happy all day long.

Your Morning Rooster

Steve Gimmi

Holidays & Observances:

National Gluten-Free Day
National Peach Melba Day
International Skeptics Day
Make Your Dream Come True Day
National Rubber Duckie Day

Korean American Day
National Clean Off Your Desk Day
National Sticker Day
Public Radio Broadcasting Day
Stephen Foster Day

National Radon Action Month
National Skating Month
National Soup Month
National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
National Stalking Awareness Month
National Sunday Supper Month
National Volunteer Blood Donor Month

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Friday, January 10, 2020

Cocktail Friday Morning / 1-10-20

Cocktail Friday Morning EveryOne,

It's the most wonderful day of the week, well I do say. Do we get up and sing a little song, do a little dance and then when 5 O’clock comes get down tonight? Well I will be doing more than a little, If I was a dog I would be whoopin’ up a breeze with a wicked tail waggin’ over it all, I am ecstatic over the point that we are now coming down the home stretch of Paradise FRIDAY. It may be a bit gray, and chilling rain coming down but I am toasty warm on the inside and looking to make that finish line in style. What about you? Are you ready to tie up this week with a pretty bow and send this package into the one and done file. Are you hopping like a bunny to get everything tightened up and ready for party central. Well are you? Well stop dilly dalling and let’s get a move on it. Turn that frown upside down and let’s shake it all the way to the finish line, cause we are here, we are here, we are, ok we are at the station and have 8 to go, but we are here. Now have a great and wonderful this day, make it all you can and all that you want it and go for the gusto. And when all is said and done be proud of what you did and make others proud of what you did so that when you party you party with a good spirit and heart. Oh the theme of the week has been different varieties of Grapefruits, yup the big, oversized ball of citrus, I love them them all. Now along the way if you come on one who truly needs help, stop and help, and to all the rest, smile and invite them to the party. And when all is said and done may you have a most Happy, happy all day and all weekend long.

Your Morning Jester

Steve Gimmi

Holidays & Observances:

National Bittersweet Chocolate Day

National Oysters Rockefeller Day

Houseplant Appreciation Day
Peculiar People Day

League of Nations Day
National Cut Your Energy Costs Day

National Hot Toddy Day - 11

National Milk Day - 11

Learn Your Name in Morse Code Day - 11
Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friend's Day - 11

Cigarettes Are Hazardous To Your Health Day - 11
Eagle Day - 11
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day - 11
National Vision Board Day - 11

Cuckoo Dancing Week: 11-17

National Marzipan Day - 12

National Curried Chicken Day - 12
National Glazed Doughnut Day - 12

Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day - 12
National Pharmacist Day - 12

Kiss A Ginger Day - 12
National Sunday Supper Day - 12

National Mocktail Week: 12-18