tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post527715141521786238..comments2024-03-22T05:18:29.555-04:00Comments on Romance Bandits: Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!Loucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-86930217966550566412007-12-14T15:51:00.000-05:002007-12-14T15:51:00.000-05:00Joan--When you get published and have your signing...Joan--When you get published and have your signing at Deb's I'll be there!!!!<BR/><BR/><BR/>I hate the bridges too. I can say I don't exactly follow the speed limit when crossing any of them. Growing up in So Ind back when there were no decent stores to shop at over here, we had to go to Louisville. (My dad thought we could find everything over here, we just didn't tell him that we were shopping in Louisville while he was at work). It was sad that I knew my way around Louisville better than I did Clarksville. Now that we are getting major stores to build over here I don't get to Louisville quite as much. Unfortunately we still don't have a major book store like Borders or B&N so I still "have" to go to Louisville.Laura J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16803588950187596757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-44566983804511480282007-12-14T00:05:00.000-05:002007-12-14T00:05:00.000-05:00Snow cream looks like just an excuse to eat sugar ...Snow cream looks like just an excuse to eat sugar and cream. :)<BR/><BR/>Pam, I wikied your town. Perhaps, the cops thought you were part of a Hollywood cinema-in-the-making!Keira Soleorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14440213826734580889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-13048493970549186102007-12-13T23:30:00.000-05:002007-12-13T23:30:00.000-05:00Oh, Cassondrda, how funny. I think anyone who's e...Oh, Cassondrda, how funny. I think anyone who's ever made Snow Cream, by definition doesn't have a recipe. They are too busy being sure they don't get yellow snow LOL.<BR/><BR/>I haven't made this since 1970, so this is a gestimate. Mix 3 cups of sugar and 2 tablespoons of vanilla with 1 quart of milk (cream is better or even half and half). I usually just taste it to get the flavor right.<BR/><BR/>You scrap the crusty layer off the snow and then scoop out about 2 quarts of snow (be sure you don't go down too deep unless you like the flavor of dirt :-D) That's why you need a big snow fall to make Snow Cream. <BR/><BR/>Add the snow to the mixture. You have to mix it all very quickly before the ice melts and "waters" down the other ingredients. <BR/><BR/>Gently stir with a wire whip. It should be slushy. If you want you can stick it in the freezer just to firm it up a little. <BR/><BR/>But you need to eat it quickly!jo robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824237193217632098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-19524097140922595602007-12-13T23:21:00.000-05:002007-12-13T23:21:00.000-05:00Yes, Keira, but you have to realize that Wetumpka ...Yes, Keira, but you have to realize that Wetumpka is a very small town in rural Alabama. I think my point was also made when I rode back and passed four car accidents on the eight miles back home. And my horse was a Tennessee Walker / quarter horse cross. Riding him was like sitting in a rocking chair and nothing spooked him. Of course he was 17 years old a the time. If you have seen the movie Big Fish or The Grass Harp, you have seen Wetumpka. Much of both were filmed in "downtown" Wetumpka!dogladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03392561174583932552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-977170854317409392007-12-13T22:42:00.001-05:002007-12-13T22:42:00.001-05:00Caren, I'll keep my fingers crossed that we get lo...Caren, I'll keep my fingers crossed that we get lots of snow this winter in the mountains, so y'all in the Piedmont region benefit from the spring runoff. I know that the rivers are so low here and the drought isn't as bad here as it is where you are.<BR/><BR/>Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!Gannon Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636246789013520445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-45312888687398947552007-12-13T22:42:00.000-05:002007-12-13T22:42:00.000-05:00Ah, Caren lass...I'd make scones for you faster th...Ah, Caren lass...I'd make scones for you faster than the heartbeat of a leprechaun....<BR/><BR/>And then make you go to Ireland with me!<BR/><BR/>Hey, maybe we need to investigate on the percentage of snowfall on the Emerald Isle? On those palm trees that grow in the southwest part of the country.<BR/><BR/>Yup, you heard right. Palm trees in Ireland.Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566704374877697300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-26184805399951847942007-12-13T21:59:00.000-05:002007-12-13T21:59:00.000-05:00Cassondra, I had the same thought - coconut rum! A...Cassondra, I had the same thought - coconut rum! Actually, I don't much care for rum, but would love some vodka balls. And some brownie edges - they <I>are</I> the best, Joan! *g* <BR/><BR/>Joan, you will be sorry you ever invited me to Kentucky. I will bring bread and milk and demand that you make scones! <BR/><BR/>We had 20 inches of absolutely-unheard-of snow here in Raleigh one year. 1999? January 2000, maybe? I swear, it was about the only snow we've had since moving to Raleigh in 1990 and we have had none since. Last winter, it didn't snow, sleet nor rain. Which of course is part of the reason we have such horrible drought conditions. It is supposed to be wet in winter! <BR/><BR/>Also, no ice and snow in the mountains means no spring runoff and no water downhill of the mountains. And I live in the Piedmont (which, in French, means the foot of the mountain). Ah, well.Caren Cranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12352366686017375279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-42853499627677071072007-12-13T21:57:00.000-05:002007-12-13T21:57:00.000-05:00Hi, Keira!Yes, I tried one of the rum balls tonigh...Hi, Keira!<BR/><BR/>Yes, I tried one of the rum balls tonight. Good thing I don't have to drive. Woo...stronger than I thought. Or maybe I'm just not the rum type. More like the Sangria type!Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566704374877697300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-31973722327311117382007-12-13T21:56:00.000-05:002007-12-13T21:56:00.000-05:00Hey laura!Any of the bridges. I can't drive over t...Hey laura!<BR/><BR/>Any of the bridges. I can't drive over them. I fall into "phobia land" if I do.<BR/><BR/>Yes! I've been to The Bookstore in Radcliffe several times. Debbie is fantastic and so is the store. VERY romance friendly!<BR/><BR/>I've decided when I am published I want my first booksigning to be there :-)Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566704374877697300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-47079380593451481762007-12-13T21:55:00.000-05:002007-12-13T21:55:00.000-05:00Joan, ooh, love that recipe for rum balls. Anythin...Joan, ooh, love that recipe for rum balls. Anything rum, and I'm game. Hot buttered rum, anyone??<BR/><BR/>That pic of the GR in the snow is too cute. I can imagine the astonishment going on in that tiny brain of his.<BR/><BR/>Huge snow falls are always fun. In college, all the cafeteria trays would disappear, because everyone, professors including, would be out whizzing down the slopes. <BR/><BR/>Pam: You rode a HORSE to town? Oh my! I'm sure the cops must've wondered if they accidentally stepped through a time warp. You have the bestest stories!!!Keira Soleorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14440213826734580889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-59088192090062740002007-12-13T21:46:00.000-05:002007-12-13T21:46:00.000-05:00Joan, Would that be the bridge(s) that we will ne...Joan, Would that be the bridge(s) that we will never see get built? I try to avoid the Kennedy Bridge as much as possible. That bridge scares the begeeses (sp?) out of me.<BR/><BR/>Do you or have you ever been to The Bookstore in Radcliff? Deb has author signings there and she is an absolutely wonderful person.<BR/><BR/>(I'm waving back at you)Laura J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16803588950187596757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-84639153331313836272007-12-13T21:25:00.000-05:002007-12-13T21:25:00.000-05:00Hey, laura j! Can you see me waving? You're only a...Hey, laura j! Can you see me waving? <BR/><BR/>You're only a hop, skip and a jump over a long bridge I can't drive over, snow or sun away from me!<BR/><BR/>Ahhhhh....coconut rum. Nice.<BR/><BR/>I'm also experimenting with Bailey's Irish Cream Fudge.<BR/><BR/>Who needs milk and bread? :-)Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566704374877697300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-17709450227301243232007-12-13T20:37:00.000-05:002007-12-13T20:37:00.000-05:00lily said:I remember my mom used to do this recipe...lily said:<BR/><BR/><I>I remember my mom used to do this recipe... but she used coconut instead of rum :)</I><BR/><BR/>Haha! Maybe we should try this with COCONUT RUM! Yummmmmm!Cassondrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07420982030156788059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-42836368674236640622007-12-13T19:50:00.000-05:002007-12-13T19:50:00.000-05:00Joan, I'm in Sellersburg/Clarksville area.Joan, I'm in Sellersburg/Clarksville area.Laura J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16803588950187596757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-66672404675836380912007-12-13T19:23:00.000-05:002007-12-13T19:23:00.000-05:00lily,I'm sure they make a tasty snack even without...lily,<BR/><BR/>I'm sure they make a tasty snack even without the spirits.Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566704374877697300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-42276959614915271432007-12-13T19:08:00.000-05:002007-12-13T19:08:00.000-05:00I remember my mom used to do this recipe... but sh...I remember my mom used to do this recipe... but she used coconut instead of rum :)Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16245892606482774038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-83085196544695958702007-12-13T18:05:00.000-05:002007-12-13T18:05:00.000-05:00petite, I too love the sunshine and the blue skies...petite, I too love the sunshine and the blue skies though I've only visited places (i.e. Florida) when it was "officially" time for that type of weather. A lot of psychological imprinting. <BR/><BR/>hrdwrkdmom. How old was your daughter at the time? LOL. Glad you found her.Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566704374877697300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-30619410844220734732007-12-13T18:03:00.000-05:002007-12-13T18:03:00.000-05:00Maureen, it's true it does make an awful mess but ...Maureen, it's true it does make an awful mess but with that very, first snow I don't really mind.<BR/><BR/>Now if we have a second, third, fifteenth snow...well, then.<BR/><BR/><I> Anna S said: No brownies, Joan - but I did succumb to one of hubbie's cupcakes *grin*.</I><BR/><BR/>Hmmm...I'd never heard it called that before. Is that a hockey term? VBG. Our Anna S. writes fabulous stories with hockey player heros. Can't wait to read them!<BR/><BR/>Jo, you walked to school? In the snow? Fess up, the school was next door right? I had less appreciation for the wonder of winter myself when I lived in my apartment and had to scrape my car in the morning and yup, sometimes the cold was just too much for that Mustang's battery.<BR/><BR/>Tetewa, I'm in total agreement about freezing rain. Sleet is better than freezing rain. Stay safe!<BR/><BR/>Snow cream's on Christie! But be careful. Sounds like if you made snow angels we wouldn't be able to find you until the spring thaw!<BR/><BR/>Suz, I thought Texas got a bit more snow than Kentucky? It is fun to watch animals manuever around in it. The neighbors across the street from me have a huge black Lab. The contrast is cool as he bounces around chasing imaginary snow squirrels.<BR/><BR/>Back in the late '70's we had a huge 24 inch snowstorm. A local DJ started a running joke about "snow sharks". Hilarious with people calling in from all over with sightings...<BR/><BR/>Catslady, Christmas snow is the best! Miracles happen in Christmas snow.Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566704374877697300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-8976023333839819702007-12-13T17:43:00.000-05:002007-12-13T17:43:00.000-05:00I grew up with snow but as years pass there is les...I grew up with snow but as years pass there is less and less here in WV. We did have the year we had 12 inches dumped one day and another 12 the next, that was exciting. At the time we burned wood to heat the house, hubby was in SC working and it was just me and my daughter. I literally dug tunnels out to the wood pile so I could use a wagon to get the wood to the house. My daughter was in heaven. I kept losing her in the snow.hrdwrkdmom aka Diannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12520769151419586319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-17299609737910095642007-12-13T17:32:00.000-05:002007-12-13T17:32:00.000-05:00Your blog today is timely. Since moving to a bett...Your blog today is timely. Since moving to a better clime I no longer have to fight the elements. It took me well over 40 years to finally leave the winter behind. I do not miss it at all. I love the heat and sunshine and blue skies.petitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11018517646558623581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-67176231648525282592007-12-13T17:04:00.000-05:002007-12-13T17:04:00.000-05:00JoMama said:And vanilla, Cassondra. Don't forget t...JoMama said:<BR/><BR/><I>And vanilla, Cassondra. Don't forget to add the vanilla to the snow cream! </I><BR/><BR/>Jo, do you have a real recipe? IS THERE a real recipe--you know, proportions for good snow cream? If you do, will you post it? <BR/><BR/>And this will be my first year in a minivan. This one is supposed to be front-wheel drive. I understand that's supposed to be better in snow than rear-wheel drive, but I've never driven one of these on slick roads...we'll see....(crosses fingers)Cassondrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07420982030156788059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-40813938813223101492007-12-13T16:56:00.000-05:002007-12-13T16:56:00.000-05:00I'm in PA and we've already had our "first". Peopl...I'm in PA and we've already had our "first". People cancel for the smallest amount but next time around it will be the norm for the rest of the winter. I do like to see snow on the ground for Christmas and if I never had to go outside and shovel or drive in it, I would love it a lot more!catsladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375770995988927860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-36047884608479063142007-12-13T16:47:00.000-05:002007-12-13T16:47:00.000-05:00Oh Joan, I'm soooooo jealous. We do get one, maybe...Oh Joan, I'm soooooo jealous. We do get one, maybe two snows a year down here in Dallas. <BR/><BR/>It's fun to watch Rocky-the-wonder-dog stand outside in it. He sort of sniffs the air, and I can just see his little doggy brain working. I imagine he's saying. "Wait, I remember this stuff. It's cold. It's wet. It's fun to chase the squirrels in!)<BR/><BR/>I miss that first snow we'd get when I was home in Ohio. Big fat flakes gently falling. Even my one neighbor's yard that looked like a small version of Sanford & Son's dump took on a pristine look of white sculpture! SIGH.<BR/><BR/>The Rum balls sound delicious!Suzanne Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761579189372602292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-75331214645683335112007-12-13T16:45:00.000-05:002007-12-13T16:45:00.000-05:00Oh how I wish the ick we had here today had been s...Oh how I wish the ick we had here today had been snow. Cold drizzle in the 30s. But I called my mom in upstate NY and they were calling for 6-10 inches today and another 6-10 this weekend! Woohoo, that means there will at least be snow on the ground when we go up there for Xmas! <BR/><BR/>Joan, those rum ball sound so good! I haven't made any in years.Christie Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188201459186901767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-51262412285168986052007-12-13T16:42:00.000-05:002007-12-13T16:42:00.000-05:00Snow is something I miss around Christmas here in ...Snow is something I miss around Christmas here in Florida from when I used to live in New York. The rest of the winter months I am happy to do without it but it is so special at Christmas. Thanks for sharing the recipe. It sounds delicious.Cherie Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16767627787231269781noreply@blogger.com