MY QUALITY TIME: August 2014

Friday, August 29, 2014

Pillsbury Doughboy

SAD NEWS REGARDING AN ICON OF THE OVEN….

Please join me in remembering a great icon of the oven. The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday of a yeast infection and trauma complications from to many jelly beans. Doughboy was buried

in a lightly greased coffin. Dozens of celebrities turned out to pay their respects, including

Butterworth, Hungry Jack, the California Raisins, Betty Crocker, the Hostess Twinkies, and Captain Crunch.

The grave site was piled high with flours.

Aunt Jemima delivered the eulogy and lovingly described Doughboy as a man who never knew how much he was kneaded. Doughboy rose quickly in show business, but his later life was filled with turnovers. He was not considered a very smart cookie, wasting much of his dough on half-baked schemes. Despite being a little flaky at times he still was a crusty old man and was considered a positive roll model for millions. Doughboy is survived by his wife Play Dough, two children, John Dough and Jane Dough, plus they had one in the oven. He is also survived by his elderly father, Pop Tart.
The funeral was held at 3:50 for about 20 minutes.

For many years Doughboy was in the best of health and one would often see him at gym.

His health started to fail after a trip to the dentist (to many jelly beans). Chills set in

and he tried to stay warm by the fireplace.

He rapidly went downhill from there and became severely dehydrated.

You might say he was “baked”

SpongeBob gave the eulogy at the funeral and mentioned he was real concerned because he would soon be heading to the same dentist.

Hope you all have a great day.(Photo of Peeps on way to funeral)

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Thursday, August 28, 2014

With a name like Smucker’s IT HAS TO BE GOOD….

A wandering road trip to Amish Country Orrville,Ohio the home of Smucker’s

The J.M. Smucker Company Store and Café 333 Wadsworth Road Rt. 57, 1/4 mile north of Rt. 30
Orrville, OH 44667 Web Site

Ohio is the headquarters for the Smucker company and this fun store is a great place to learn about their history (there is a display in the back) and pick up some of their products. Let’s take a look inside..

Just inside the front door and I’m hungry already.

A beautiful place place inside and out! ( It Has To Be Good )

Wood fired oven,Café,and bakery.(don’t forget the ice cream)

For more history you will just have to visit the museum area yourself..

Linda was very happy with the Pillsbury Doughboy tee shirt I bought at the Smucker store.. I also did a little early Christmas shopping ( gift baskets) etc….

A wandering road trip to Amish Country Orrville,Ohio the home of Smucker’s

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Monday, August 25, 2014

Sidewalks & Trees In Lancaster,Ohio “Who Should be Responsible?”

Is this a “Quality Time” problem?

LANCASTER, Ohio - A Lancaster city councilman has a plan to repair the city's cracked and crumbling sidewalks. Councilman Randy Groff said the city hasn't been enforcing the current code pertaining to sidewalks and it is impacting the safety of the community. READ MORE

My Story:: First, let me say I love trees and over my lifetime I have planted 100’s of trees. I’ve also cut a few down. ( one winter I heated my house with a really good wood stove and a lot of wood)..

As far as I was concerned that is one beautiful tree and it did provide a lot of shade in the summer though raking the leaves was a pain.

BUT:::

One could not have a good sidewalk and that tree.

So::

The cost “to me” for having the tree taken down and the stump removed plus “clean up” was about $1200.00 At the present time I’m waiting to get the second estimate for having the sidewalk taken out and replaced. Mid Ohio did say they would come back and take out the rest of the stump that had grown under the sidewalk. (once the concrete is removed)

Remember:: I didn’t plant the tree.. the City of Lancaster did…..

What the City of Lancaster has to say:

Street Trees

“What is a street tree?
In the City of Lancaster, trees are generally located in either the public right of way (i.e., street tree) or on private property. Street trees are typically located along sidewalks adjacent to streets.” Read the whole story

Who is responsible for maintaining street trees?

HOMEOWNER…

“I want to prune, trim, remove (or anything else!) my tree, but I was told I need a permit. Is this true?
Yes.”

A street tree was recently removed in front of my home. How long do I have to replace it?
All trees removed must be replaced within one year of the removal unless exemption is granted by the Shade Tree Commission. I hope I’m not arrested for not replacing “the tree yet”

What if there is a storm?? I guess you just suck it up and have good insurance. (Storm of 2012)

A STREET TREE

A STREET TREE. DO YOU THINK THE SIDEWALK IS INVOLVED HERE?

A STREET TREE

A STREET TREE?????? Maybe

A STREET TREE DESTROYS PART OF HOUSE IN LANCASTER,OHIO… That could have been MY HOUSE.. (there goes the bedroom) What does the City Of Lancaster say::: “Please consult with City Arborist Jim Bower about your site and personal concerns. Future sidewalk damage can be avoided by choosing a tree variety that best suits each situation.” I say “well maybe”

“OUCH”

I met Mr. Bower when I got the permit to have “my street tree” taken down and it seemed to me he knew what he was doing. If a tree were to be planted the above “problems” could be avoided by choosing the correct tree variety.

Personally, I love the trees at Rising Park in Lancaster,Ohio… At my house three trees have been taken down including the “street tree”. I have planted six trees:: Apple,Peach, and Pear…two of each.. I planted them,take care of them, and enjoy their fruit.

This year the pear trees in the side yard are loaded with delicious pears.

So.. what is the answer? For me. I’m going to get the sidewalk fixed and with Jim’s help replant a “street tree” of the proper variety. When you see all the damage that can be done by trees/storm etc. one can see just how important Jim’s job can be.