Early Risers - Eastern Time Zone

parityanimal · April 2018

All hardwood floors except the zen penguin room swept. The young cats wanted to play with the piles of sweepings but were diverted by several toys tossed into the kitchen. Need to spot mop the hardwood floors but will get to that. Oh, and the hall bathroom (tile) has been swept, but not, as yet, mopped. I think Eddie may be finished for today, though he may get started on knitting another cat from all the cat fur dust bunnies that were swept up.

parityanimal · April 2018

And...hard wood floors mopped where needed. The vacuum in the carpeted areas, and the cleaning of the bathrooms will be another day. Not today.

Just finished off the beans and ham for dinner. There wasn't any cornbread left but I made a piece of 4 cheese sourdough toast to go with it. It was tasty.

And sipping the rest of the wine now.

RogerToo · April 2018

RogerToo · April 2018

Hi
I'm back from walking and with 1 cent. The temperature this morning was 29 degrees.
The plan for the day is going to the Grocery Store, whether one or two I have not decided. I could stop at Whole Foods and pick up some bacon from the hot breakfast bar to use later this week or I could pick up the ShopRite Precooked bacon when I am there picking up water, Apples, Fresh Baby Carrots and Some Frozen Vegetables. I haven't decided, they are located a few minutes from each other despite being in adjacent towns.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/marijuana-us-sickness-nausea-stomach-pain-symptoms-hot-shower-colorado-chicago-medicine-health-a8295491.html
Marijuana linked to 'unbearable' sickness across US as use grows following legalization
No surprise to me FWIW

http://dailycaller.com/2018/04/09/police-arrest-winter-new-york/
Police Department Vows To Arrest Winter For Staying Around

https://pjmedia.com/lifestyle/shock-facebook-tracking-even-youre-not-facebook/
I wonder id that means they are tracking me ?
Shock: Facebook Is Tracking You Even If You’re Not on Facebook

http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2018/04/09/emeryville-emery-unified-schools-closed-threat-hoax/
Police: Online Global Threat Game Shuts Down Schools

http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2018/04/08/florida-cocaine-windy-day/
Police: Woman Claims Wind Blew Cocaine Into Her Purse

https://gizmodo.com/worlds-hottest-pepper-sends-man-to-the-er-with-thunderc-1825110311
World's Hottest Pepper Sends Man to the ER With Thunderclap Headaches

https://gizmodo.com/after-eight-days-of-itchy-eyes-oregon-woman-finds-14-w-1822966039
After Eight Days of Itchy Eyes, Oregon Woman Finds 14 Worms
Yuck

http://www.kentucky.com/news/nation-world/national/article208324329.html
Kentucky neighborhood bans Danes, Dobermanns, German Shepherds, St. Bernards and more

Police: Fayette Co. Man Stabs Woman Over Steak
Police: Fayette Co. Man Stabs Woman Over Steak

http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2018/04/07/fayette-county-steak-woman-stabbed/
Police: Fayette Co. Man Stabs Woman Over Steak

Have a Great Wednesday
Roger

RogerToo · April 2018

parityanimal wrote: »

OoooooK.

Hi Ed
I did not watch the Video yet, however I will say that looks like one of those Ice Cream Makers that You have to wear your arms out shaking it

parityanimal wrote: »

Well, so far Eddie got the kitchen floor swept and mopped. That was a chore and a half, with what the cats sometimes do to the kitchen floor. Don't ask.

On cool down mode now, sitting in front of a fan. LOL. And waiting for the kitchen floor to dry so I can put everything back down on the floor that need to be put back down.

More floors to sweep, of course. And bathrooms to clean. And vacuuming in the master bedroom and part of the master bath where there's carpet. This might not all get done today. Who am I kidding? This PROBABLY won't all get done today. But some more of it will. Just not sure how much. Definitely going to see that all the hardwood floors are swept.

I wish the house had the hardwood floors exposed and not covered with rugs. Much easier to clean hardwood IMO.

parityanimal wrote: »

All hardwood floors except the zen penguin room swept. The young cats wanted to play with the piles of sweepings but were diverted by several toys tossed into the kitchen. Need to spot mop the hardwood floors but will get to that. Oh, and the hall bathroom (tile) has been swept, but not, as yet, mopped. I think Eddie may be finished for today, though he may get started on knitting another cat from all the cat fur dust bunnies that were swept up.

I am still undecided what surface we want to put in the kitchen as soon as the subfloor is repaired or replaced. My brother and I are torn between Hardwood, Linoleum, or Wood Look tiles, There are pluses and minuses to all the choices. Hardwood or Linoleum could be dented by a dropped Pan or heavy plate, OTOH easy cleaning. Tile could be chipped by something dropped on it so...

Have a Good Day
Roger

Hi Valerie

parityanimal · April 2018

Howdy y'all. It's wonderful Wednesday! 41 out there with an expected high of 70 and 0% chance of precipitation. I think I will try to get out to the store today and the bathrooms and vacuuming will be done either today or tomorrow. We'll see.

RogerToo wrote: »

I am still undecided what surface we want to put in the kitchen as soon as the subfloor is repaired or replaced. My brother and I are torn between Hardwood, Linoleum, or Wood Look tiles, There are pluses and minuses to all the choices. Hardwood or Linoleum could be dented by a dropped Pan or heavy plate, OTOH easy cleaning. Tile could be chipped by something dropped on it so...

Have a Good Day
Roger

When our first house was sold and remodeled, to be resold, the realtors offered to let me see the remodeling and I took a look. At first I thought they had put hardwood flooring in the kitchen, which I thought might not be the best idea as it could get easily stained by spills, though it later occurred to me that if you have it well polyurethaned this might not be a problem.

It turned out they had put in the Wood Look tiles. I have to say that they looked GREAT and most people would probably not have realized that the floor wasn't wood without a close look or reaching down to feel it. Another possibility, of course, would be a poured floor, but that can be a bit tricky on a wood base.

I believe I'd go with hard wood, tightly interlinked and VERY well sealed with several coats of polyurethane. Anything will eventually get chips, dents, or little grooves, but this will give the floor character. So I'd say go with what you think looks the nicest.

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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.

Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)

All mushrooms are edible. Some, only once...

parityanimal · April 2018

Kids try Canadian snacks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SPK6f6Knnk

parityanimal · April 2018

I suppose he means, to hell with the deviled eggs? One of my grandmothers in law was extremely religious (married to a preacher) and always called them STUFFED eggs as she wasn't about to eat anything called deviled...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOo_TBX18OY

parityanimal · April 2018

This is a long one. I love liver and onions, and may try this technique sometime, though it's very rare anymore for me to buy liver. Besides, I then need to buy some fava beans and a nice Chianti to go with it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9e5VWa1BGwM

parityanimal · April 2018

Tastiest fried foods ever?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vStUsOxSjsc

parityanimal · April 2018

I got the worst bathroom cleaning job done, the master bathroom shower. I hate getting down on my hands and knees to scrub the corners...but it's DONE.

And now, having taken my shower immediately afterward, I can go shopping.

RogerToo · April 2018

RogerToo · April 2018

Hi
I'm back from walking and 1 cent again. The temperature this morning was 41 degrees.
The plan for the yesterday was going to the Grocery Stores, I stopped at Whole Foods and picked up some bacon from the hot breakfast bar to use. At the ShopRite I picked up 3 cases of bottled water, Apples, Bananas, Cooked Chicken Breast, Discounted lunch meats to use for my midmorning snack in a sandwich and Some Frozen Vegetables.

https://www.studyfinds.org/dieting-irregular-eating-habits-weight-gain/
Dieting, Skipping Meals Actually LEADS To Weight Gain In Long Run, Say Researchers
Not sure I agree, Other interesting links below the article

http://www.fox5ny.com/news/police-man-stabs-boss-after-being-fired-from-restaurant
Police: Man stabs boss after being fired from restaurant
Updated: Apr 10 2018 01:15PM EDT, GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga.

https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2018/04/09/report-state-sen-lena-taylor-cited-disorderly-conduct-bank-after-berating-teller/498659002/
Politicians
Wisconsin Sen. Lena Taylor cited for disorderly conduct after incident with bank teller

http://denver.cbslocal.com/2018/04/09/screening-snacks-may-be-part-of-stricter-airport-security/
Screening Snacks May Be Part Of Stricter Airport Security

http://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/nation-world/national/national-security/article208455179.html
Older U.S. emergency alert systems may not be secure, researchers find

http://freebeacon.com/issues/former-fec-chair-calls-government-agency-collect-social-media/
Former FEC Chair Calls for Government Agency to Collect Social Media

http://www.sacbee.com/news/state/california/california-weed/article208196024.html
California not meeting revenue projections for commercial cannabis, analyst says
Not a surprise to me

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Nun-Carjacked-at-Gunpoint-in-Northeast-Police-479220593.html
Nun Carjacked at Gunpoint in Northeast, Police Say

http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2018/04/09/angry-about-driver-cutting-him-of-man-shoots-church-windows/
Angry About Driver Cutting Him Off, Man Shoots Church Windows

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/military/russia-has-figured-out-how-jam-u-s-drones-syria-n863931
Russia has figured out how to jam U.S. drones in Syria, officials say

Have a Great Thursday
Roger

parityanimal · April 2018

Howdy y'all. It's thrilling Thursday! 45 now with an expected high of 76 and 0% chance of precipitation.

Still need a couple of items from the store but not much. I'll probably just run to Aldi and/or the nearby Publix for those.

Need to finish cleaning in the bathrooms and do the vacuuming.

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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.

Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)

All mushrooms are edible. Some, only once...

Stuart checks out Junior Kinder surprise eggs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvPC2gzVcs8

Make Ricotta cheese!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHHAAbmr84U

Austin Texas Breakfast Tacos. Lots of them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJkp6D0-b2o

RogerToo · April 2018

parityanimal wrote: »

Howdy y'all. It's wonderful Wednesday! 41 out there with an expected high of 70 and 0% chance of precipitation. I think I will try to get out to the store today and the bathrooms and vacuuming will be done either today or tomorrow. We'll see.

RogerToo wrote: »

I am still undecided what surface we want to put in the kitchen as soon as the subfloor is repaired or replaced. My brother and I are torn between Hardwood, Linoleum, or Wood Look tiles, There are pluses and minuses to all the choices. Hardwood or Linoleum could be dented by a dropped Pan or heavy plate, OTOH easy cleaning. Tile could be chipped by something dropped on it so...

Have a Good Day
Roger

When our first house was sold and remodeled, to be resold, the realtors offered to let me see the remodeling and I took a look. At first I thought they had put hardwood flooring in the kitchen, which I thought might not be the best idea as it could get easily stained by spills, though it later occurred to me that if you have it well polyurethaned this might not be a problem.

It turned out they had put in the Wood Look tiles. I have to say that they looked GREAT and most people would probably not have realized that the floor wasn't wood without a close look or reaching down to feel it. Another possibility, of course, would be a poured floor, but that can be a bit tricky on a wood base.

I believe I'd go with hard wood, tightly interlinked and VERY well sealed with several coats of polyurethane. Anything will eventually get chips, dents, or little grooves, but this will give the floor character. So I'd say go with what you think looks the nicest.

Hi Ed
Hmm... Food for thought. Wood can take a dent and stay looking the same if a bit more rustic.

I have seen that type of tile in use at one of the local grocery Stores. It looks OK, OTOH that could be due to the color or the type of wood flooring copied.

parityanimal wrote: »

I suppose he means, to hell with the deviled eggs? One of my grandmothers in law was extremely religious (married to a preacher) and always called them STUFFED eggs as she wasn't about to eat anything called deviled...

Now that is something I would not have thought about

parityanimal wrote: »

This is a long one. I love liver and onions, and may try this technique sometime, though it's very rare anymore for me to buy liver. Besides, I then need to buy some fava beans and a nice Chianti to go with it.

Mom used to make Liver and Onions baked in the oven with gravy for Dad who was the only one who liked eating liver. OTOH Mom did eat Liverwurst but not liver however cooked.

parityanimal wrote: »

I got the worst bathroom cleaning job done, the master bathroom shower. I hate getting down on my hands and knees to scrub the corners...but it's DONE.

And now, having taken my shower immediately afterward, I can go shopping.

My Brother had bought a nice Silicon Hand held Squeegee to use in the shower after taking a shower and that helps keep any soap scum or film from building up. Since the Shower is a shower head above the bathtub the walls and tub wipe dry easily. The only part that can not be cleaned that way is the shower curtain.

Have a Nice Day
Roger

RogerToo · April 2018

GardenKatGardens wrote: »

Hi Guys!
Heading for my shower...helpful hint I read a long time ago...cleaning showers and tubs..buy CHEAP shampoo to clean with. Shampoo is made to clean oils and 'scum', and works beautifully on my porcelain tub...I don't have a stand alone shower, so no real corners. Worth a try next time Ed.

Lots to do today, so I need to get started. And sometime this morning I want to make a tofu scramble as I've been wanting a breakfast burrito now for days!! Will have that for my lunch, and then clean the kitchen. Dinner tonite will be at Sweet Tomatoes. Its on my way to O's Gymnastics. And I have a FULL recycle bin, a stuffed garbage cart, a full 30 gallon bag of shredded paper, etc. to push, pull, drag, etc to the curb for tomorrow mornings pick up.

Later...

Hi Valerie
If I said a breakfast Burrito sounds delicious, I have all the making except the wrap to make it in

It sounds as if You have been busy with recycling and shredding

My brother uses the Kitchen Can bags for shredded paper. I on the other hand once I discovered that You can buy can liners for the shredder where I can just pull it out and use a twist tie use them.

Thanks for the Shampoo tip, I need to try that with the one shower that is a stand alone shower enclosure.

Have a Nice Day, Enjoy the Dinner out
Roger

RogerToo · April 2018

RogerToo · April 2018

Hi
I'm back from walking and no cents. The temperature this morning was 57 degrees.
Not much on my Agenda for today, Yesterday I cleaned the wall mount AC, Lamp under it and decluttered the table that the lamp sits on next to my recliner.

http://www.sacbee.com/news/state/california/article208596279.html
This burned-out Silicon Valley home just hit the market. Asking price? $800,000
Hmm...

https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/695284/london-news-crime-latest-man-stabbed-hackney-upper-clapton-road
London double stabbing as man knifed on DLR and second attacked at petrol station

http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2018/04/10/la-painting-streets-white-global-warming/
It might or might not help
LA Painting Its Streets White To Combat Global Warming

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/6024568/cancun-murders-mexico-drug-gang/
SUN, SEA AND SLAUGHTER Mexico’s party hotspot Cancun sees 14 murdered in 36 hours as tourist town is overrun by drug gang violence

http://www.foodpoisonjournal.com/foodborne-illness-outbreaks/mystery-e-coli-outbreak-in-connecticut-idaho-missouri-new-jersey-ohio-pennsylvania-and-washington/
Mystery E. coli Outbreak in Connecticut, Idaho, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Washington

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2769847-report-974-fans-attended-rays-vs-white-sox-game-at-guaranteed-rate-field
Report: 974 Fans Attended Rays vs. White Sox Game at Guaranteed Rate Field

https://pagesix.com/2018/04/10/copperfield-may-be-forced-to-reveal-illusion-secrets-in-multimillion-dollar-injury-case/
Copperfield may be forced to reveal illusion secrets in multimillion-dollar injury case

https://www.viral-kittens.com/en/m/grey-cat-money-no-touch-mine-kitty-632.html

https://wtop.com/virginia/2018/04/police-impersonator-follows-woman-through-three-states-in-fake-cruiser/slide/1/
Sheriff: Impersonator followed woman across 3 states in fake cruiser

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/gulf/2018/04/11/Saudi-air-defense-forces-intercept-missile-over-Riyadh.html
Saudi air defense forces intercept missile over Riyadh

Have a Great Friday

parityanimal · April 2018

Howdy y'all. It's fantastic Friday! 50 now with an expected high of 78 and 0% chance of precipitation.

Need to get yesterday's cat bowls washed and get the cats fed. Still need those few items from the store and perhaps ingredients for some sort of casserole to bring to a party tonight.

J got back early in the morning from Kentucky and my sister in law is asleep in the guest room now. She won't be coming to the party, as she was sort of last minute and space is limited, so only those who had already RSVP'd will be attending. But she can entertain herself quite well at home. I'll make sure to buy something at the store, if I go, that she can eat for her dinner.

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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.

Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)

All mushrooms are edible. Some, only once...

parityanimal · April 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UL9LnPa-3A4

parityanimal · April 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Z6YUGGlwtA

parityanimal · April 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcVn_0DgDRo

parityanimal · April 2018

I'll pass, thanks, Emmy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-t1q78GYNww

RogerToo · April 2018

RogerToo · April 2018

Hi
I'm back from walking and no cents. The temperature this morning was 57 degrees.
While I was walking the Birds were singing, The owls were hooting and the Woodpeckers were busy. I also so Forsythia, Hyacinth, Grape Hyacinth, Forsythia, Daffodils, Anemone. and more in bloom.

I had this as a lunch Thursday, Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo
https://www.healthychoice.com/simply-steamers/grilled-chicken-broccoli-alfredo
Sodium 600mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 2g
Includes <1g Added Sugars 1%
Protein 28g
What I also found interesting was the Bowl inside, It was a two part with the sauce underneath the strainer type and the Chicken & Broccoli, and Beef Merlot in the upper bowl. Tasty and filling Too.

And I had this one as lunch Yesterday, Beef Merlot
https://www.healthychoice.com/gluten-free-cafe-steamers/beef-merlot
Nutrition Facts 1 servings per container
Serving Size1 Meal (269g)
Amount Per Serving Calories 180
Sodium 600mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 4g
Includes 1g Added Sugars 2%
Protein 15g

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/04/11/cape-town-water-crisis-cities-should-prepare-for-water-scarcity.html
Cities around the world should prepare for running out of water, experts say

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-43735757
India Taj Mahal minarets damaged in storm

http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2018/04/12/hand-dryers-feces-bacteria-study/
[I prefer paper towels[/COLOR]
Bathroom Hand Dryers Spray Feces Particles On Your Hands, Study Says

http://freebeacon.com/national-security/cfpb-hacked-hundreds-times-risking-sensitive-u-s-financial-data/
CFPB Hacked Hundreds of Times, Risking Sensitive U.S. Financial Data
AKA he Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

https://www.express.co.uk/news/weird/944211/end-of-the-world-rapture-april-23-prediction
End of the world 2018: Will the Rapture occur on April 23? SHOCK prediction says YES

http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2018/04/12/naked-man-climbs-church-steps-off-roof/
Police: Man Climbs Church, Steps Off Roof After Running Naked Through Neighborhood

https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/woman-pulls-gun-during-brawl-in-chick-fil-a-drive-thru-video/730780789
Woman pulls gun during brawl in Chick-fil-A drive-thru (VIDEO)

https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertglatter/2018/04/12/night-owls-at-higher-risk-for-premature-death/#1204aff81e7a
Night Owls At Higher Risk For Premature Death

Have a Great Weekend

RogerToo · April 2018

parityanimal wrote: »

I'll pass, thanks, Emmy.

Hi Ed
Cheeseburger Jello, Yuck, Pass here too.

Enjoy Your House Guest
Roger

Hi Valerie

parityanimal · April 2018

HAPPY BIRTHDAY VALERIE!

Howdy y'all. It's satisfying Saturday! 61 with an expected high of 82(!) and 0% chance of precipitation.

The party last night was nice, but it did run late. The hosts, forgetting somewhat that other people would be bringing food, felt that they had prepared too much food and they were probably right. They said that they tend to have that problem. But at least we had a good amount of food and a nice variety. I prepared my (in)famous Spicy Cheesy Fiesta Hash Brown Casserole and they were a big hit. They are NOT diet food, by any means, but as far as I know a small serving of them hasn't killed anyone, yet.

I think I've given that recipe here before but it was a long time ago.

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Spicy Cheesy Fiesta Hash Brown Casserole

Preheat oven to 425

Ingredients:

For the sauce:

About 1/4 cup instant chopped/minced onion (or 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup fresh)
About 1/4 cup dehydrated chopped bell pepper (or 1/2 cup fresh)
About 1 Tablespoon dehydrated chopped jalapeño, or 2 fresh, chopped (optional, but this makes it a bit spicier)
About 1/2 Tablespoon garlic powder
(Reconstitute dehydrated vegetables in about 3/4 cup boiling water for 3 minutes. Add the garlic powder in with them if desired.)

16 oz (One Pound) Velveeta with Jalapeños, or equivalent store brand. If you can't find it with the Jalapeños, buy the Velveeta Queso Blanco and add your own peppers.
1 stick (1/4 pound) butter. I suppose you can substitute margarine if you must, but I recommend butter.
1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
Up to 1/2 can (use the mushroom soup can) of whole milk***if using fresh onion and/or peppers, decrease or omit milk, as the fresh vegetables will add liquid from their water content****
3/4 cup whole fat plain Greek yogurt

Potatoes:

1 bag (30 oz.) frozen Country Style Hash Browns (shredded potatoes)

Topping:

1 can (6 oz) French Fried Onions

The pan:

One aluminum foil Roaster/Baker pan, 11 3/4 inch x 9 3/8 inch x 2 5/16 inch, with sides slanted slightly outward. Pan with plastic cover is nice, but not required.

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 425. I know I already said that but make sure!

Reconstitute any dried veggies, as detailed above.

Place all the ingredients for the sauce EXCEPT THE YOGURT in a large bowl, cubing the cheese. Microwave on high for about 5 minutes. Stir. If there are still large lumps of cheese, stir them down, and break them up. Microwave a couple of minutes longer, and stir to ensure the cheese is all melted.

Whisk in the yogurt.

Spread the potatoes in the baking pan. Pour the cheese sauce over the potatoes and stir that all together well. Cover somewhat tightly with aluminum foil and bake at 425 for 1 hour.

Remove from oven. Uncover, and spread the can of French fried onion on top.

Return to hot oven and bake for about 5 minutes to brown and crisp up the French fried onions just a bit.

Remove from oven. Turn oven off. Turn oven light off. You know you turned it on, even though I didn’t tell you to.

Let the casserole stand for at least 15 minutes to cool slightly and for the sauce to thicken a bit more. Serve warm or at room temperature. Warm is recommended.

Serves… Oh, about 20 to 25 as a side dish, depending on how big a serving anyone takes.

This dish would make a nice variation to the usual "funeral" potato casserole, but as I created it to be festive, I only make it for parties and holidays. Then again, a funeral is supposed to be a celebration of someone's life, so why not?

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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.

Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)

All mushrooms are edible. Some, only once...